Crosby Concussed, and What it Should Have Meant Franklin Steele | March 29, 2011 Sidney Crosby is finally back on the ice, doing what he does best: wowing us with his sheer talent, even with two months of rust coating his joints. Arguably the…
Penguins Blueprint: Stocking the Shelves for Free Mike Colligan | March 25, 2011 Stephane Da Costa is the latest potential diamond in the NCAA rough – a late-blooming talent who is a free agent because he was never drafted by an NHL team. The native of Paris, France received a few NHL offers following his freshman season but chose to return to school to work on his game. It seems to have paid off.
Can Ya Smell What Colie’s Cooke-ing? Examining the Matt Cooke Suspension James Neveau | March 22, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent Throughout the NHL’s latest attempt to crack down on illegal hits, perhaps no player has been more of a poster boy for what’s wrong with the…
Pens Must Send Strong Message: Protect Crosby For The Future Justin Glock | March 22, 2011 While Pens fans thought they would never see another talent like Mario Lemieux, they have been blessed with the next best thing, Sidney Crosby. Crosby is currently constructing a resume similar to…
Matt Cooke Suspended 14-17 Games; the End of the ‘NHL Pest’? Mike Colligan | March 21, 2011 Senior Executive VP Colin Campbell and the NHL wanted to send a message. “Mr. Cooke, a repeat offender, directly and unnecessarily targeted the head of an opponent who was in…
If you think Sean Avery is bad… Jeff Blay | March 21, 2011 Amidst the aftermath of the most recent Matt Cooke head shot, I got thinking of a time when Sean Avery was the most hated player in the NHL because of…
Video: Matt Cooke Elbows Ryan McDonagh; Penguins lose to Rangers in wild third period Mike Colligan | March 20, 2011 The NBC Game of the Week matched the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers in an Atlantic Division battle, but over the next 24 hours the spotlight will shine brightest on Penguins winger Matt Cooke after his elbow to the head of Ryan McDonagh in the third period of a 1-1 game.
Penguins Blueprint: Hossa to Hamhuis – The Evolution of Ray Shero Mike Colligan | March 18, 2011 Ask anyone what trade was instrumental in the Penguins 2007-08 Stanley Cup Finals appearance and they’ll immediately point to Hossa. If Ray Shero’s team returns to the Finals over the next few seasons, the key trade might be one involving a player who never appeared in a Penguins jersey: Dan Hamhuis.
Penguins Blueprint: Commitment to the Core Mike Colligan | March 15, 2011 If the Penguins continue to have success in coming seasons GM Ray Shero will be forced to get creative and find ways to keep his talented group of stars together. However, the idea of signing Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin for the rest of their careers isn’t an option he’s considering right now.
Crosby Brings Hope in 15 Minutes Justin Glock | March 15, 2011 Pittsburgh-Monday morning was a typical gloomy morning in mid-March. The gray clouds hovered over the greater Pittsburgh area. Right before the noon hour the sun began to peak through the…
From Gretzky’s Office: Random Hockey Facts Christopher Ralph | March 15, 2011 Like many sports and hockey fans, players and writers, I am a sucker for completely random facts, trivia and stats. This installment features 13 facts and is in honor of…
Fleury, Blooming into MVP Performer Justin Glock | March 7, 2011 How people in the city of Pittsburgh constantly bash Marc-Andre Fleury on popular Pittsburgh sports talk shows, like Mark Madden’s popular show on 105.9 WXDX, is beyond my comprehension. To…