James Neal Faceoff Play Is Tormenting Opponents Mike Colligan | March 1, 2012 The Penguins have dozens of faceoff plays designed to take advantage of individual player abilities and manipulate defenders. With the addition of a pure sniper in James Neal, Malkin’s line has suddenly become as dangerous off the draw as they are on a three-man rush up ice.
Pens’ Shero: Slim Market, Looming CBA Dictated Pace of 2012 Deadline James Conley | February 27, 2012 Pittsburgh wasn’t expected to make a splash at the 2012 NHL Trade Deadline. As it turned out, they didn’t even make a ripple. “It was pretty quiet,” Penguins GM Ray…
Five Thoughts on the Penguins’ Quiet Trade Deadline Mike Colligan | February 27, 2012 With a handful of minor holes on the roster left unfilled, the Penguins’ focus now turns to Sidney Crosby and his potential return.
Atlantic Division Playoff Race Sure To Be Tight Tim Kolupanowich | February 27, 2012 The trade deadline has now past, what little dust was kicked into the air has now settled, and we have officially entered the stretch run of the regular season. With fewer than…
The Penguins and Defense? Justin Glock | February 25, 2012 The Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager, Ray Shero, gets an adrenaline rush around the trade deadline. This time of year is like a holiday for Shero. He relishes the opportunity to…
You Don’t Wear Number 66 Michael Viola | February 23, 2012 Retiring jersey numbers is a ritual in almost every sport. It is a gesture by a team or league to show appreciation to a certain player for their contributions to…
NHL Stats: Penguins Records Without Crosby & Other Stars James Conley | February 23, 2012 The Penguins have had plenty of experience playing without their stars over the last two years. Among the team’s core players, only Marc-Andre Fleury and James Neal, whose new six-year…
Recent Moves May Impact Penguins’ Plan Mike Colligan | February 23, 2012 As Ray Shero and his staff scour league depth charts for cheaper deadline options, Columbus’ Sami Pahlsson could be a solid pickup they consider.
Top Ten Prospects That May Be Trade Bait Heading Into NHL Trade Deadline Day Christopher Ralph | February 23, 2012 Just as the title suggests, this is a list, in no particular order, of prospects that could prove to be valuable commodities leading up to the NHL trade deadline. GMs…
The Tweet Sheet – Feb. 22 Dustin Twin | February 22, 2012 Welcome to the first instalment of ‘The Tweet Sheet’ where we follow your favorite players, broadcasters, journalists, and the occasional unruly fan who are all tweeting about hockey. Are you…
Fantasy Hockey Chutes And Ladders: Pre Trade Deadline Musings Chris Wassel | February 20, 2012 We have survived many calamities this early fantasy hockey season but now comes the Pre Trade Deadline edition of “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team…
Fantasy Hockey Panel: Jimmy Howard Injury, Andy McDonald’s Return, and More Anatoliy Metter | February 17, 2012 Welcome to the third installment of the Fantasy Hockey Panel with Monica McAlister, Fred Poulin, Peter Harling, and myself, Anatoliy Metter. Considering that every category won or lost will be…