Book Review: HockeyNomics by Darcy Norman Christopher Ralph | January 12, 2010 Amazon Link (Affiliate Link, THW gets a small commission) Amazon Link (non-Affiliate link) First there was Freakonomics. Then there was Super Freakonomics. Now there’s HockeyNomics! Economics (“the science of dealing…
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers: The Best Rivalry in the NHL Today? Rick Moldovanyi | December 20, 2009 The boos rain down from the orange-clad stands of the Wachovia Center. Sidney Crosby stands at center ice with the puck on his stick. As he skates forward, the crowd’s…
The Pittsburgh Penguins Team of the 2000s Rick Moldovanyi | November 27, 2009 The 2000s have been an up-and-down decade for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Today we look at the best players to suit up for the Penguins over the last decade and name the “Team of the 2000s.”
Why The Pittsburgh Penguins Will (and Won’t) Repeat Rick Moldovanyi | October 1, 2009 While it’s impossible to accurately predict what will happen this season, here is a list of five reasons why the Pittsburgh Penguins won’t repeat as champions next year, followed by a list of five reasons why they will.
The Hockey Writers 2009-10 Preview: Atlantic Division James Neveau | September 18, 2009 A preview of the Atlantic Division, complete with links and knowledge to keep you in the know!
Overlooked and Underrated: Chris Thorburn Rafal Ladysz | June 20, 2009 What is more significant in the working world: a job that pays well or one that simply makes you happy? Usually, it’s the second option that is preferred albeit a…
One-On-One With Shawn McEachern Rafal Ladysz | June 17, 2009 Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Ron Francis, Bryan Trottier and Larry Murphy were an imperious offense together. Add Tom Barrasso, Kevin Stevens, Ulf Samuelsson and Rick Tocchet. You’ve got yourself a…
Was Sid out-of-line? The Hockey Writers | June 15, 2009 History was made Friday night when Sidney Crosby became the youngest captain in National Hockey League history to hoist the Stanley Cup. Yet, days later, it is what Crosby didn’t…
The Pittsburgh Penguins: 2009 Stanley Cup Champions Rick Moldovanyi | June 13, 2009 The Pittsburgh Penguins are your 2009 Stanley Cup Champions. The team that lost Hossa, Malone, Roberts, Hall, Laraque and Ruutu over the summer. The team that played half of the…
Q & A With Jason Woolley Rafal Ladysz | May 29, 2009 Jason Woolley had experienced much success before entering the NHL. After highly impressing with the Michigan State Spartans, the defenseman joined Canada’s National Team and helped his country earn a…
Hockey History Repeating? Do The Penguins And Red Wings Compare To The 1980s’ Oilers And Islanders? Christopher Ralph | May 21, 2009 Christopher Ralph is a staff columnist at THW. As I watch the conference finals and as much as I want to see a Penguins – Blackhawks final, I am facing the…
Is it Time to Measure Ovechkin’s Stick Curve? Rick Moldovanyi | May 5, 2009 It’s time for the Pittsburgh Penguins to question the curve on Alexander Ovechkin’s stick