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2017 NHL Playoffs

Karlsson and the 2017 Playoffs: A Performance for the Ages

Domenic Lunardo | April 22, 2020

Every NHL season is filled with “feel-good” stories. From individual moments of sheer brilliance to tear-jerking fan interactions or simply a team having a mesmerizing season, these moments make up…

Categories Senators History

NHL Should Change Conn Smythe Rules

Dave Holcomb | June 15, 2017

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby joined Mario Lemieux and Bernie Parent as the only other players in NHL history to win the Conn Smythe Trophy in back-to-back years. Crosby deserved it,…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

How Clutch is Matt Murray?

Jeff Seide | June 15, 2017

Late in the 2015-16 season, Pittsburgh’s third round (83rd overall selection) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, got his shot in the NHL when Marc-Andre Fleury fell to a concussion.…

Categories NHL Goaltending, Penguins Goaltending, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Had Plenty in the Tank

Brady Smith | June 12, 2017

It took 213 games, 49 of those playoffs appearances, to make history. It was the 66th playoff series in Penguins history and the 87th game of the 2017 playoffs — some…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Crosby Deserves the Conn Smythe

Julia Stumbaugh | June 11, 2017

The Pittsburgh Penguins have played a ridiculous amount of hockey these past two years. After going all the way to a championship in 2016, they barely had enough time to…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Stanley Cup Final Far From Over

Dave Holcomb | June 11, 2017

As Yogi Berra first uttered 40 years ago, “It ain’t over ’til it’s over.” Some fans might find it difficult to tune into Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final…

Categories Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins

We Need to Talk About Sidney Crosby

Sammi Silber | June 10, 2017

Despite a three-point performance and first star honors in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, Sidney Crosby’s night would be defined by a scrum with P.K. Subban and a…

Categories Commentary, Pittsburgh Penguins

Show Me the Money! Are NHL Players Paid to Play or to Win?

Alex Krieckhaus | June 10, 2017

NHL players, with few exceptions, are paid fixed salaries regardless of their performance and are not allowed to be financially incentivized to win. This is true even in the Stanley Cup…

Categories Editor's Choice, The Business of Hockey

Sullivan’s Calm Demeanor Fueling Penguins

Dave Holcomb | June 10, 2017

For the next 48 hours, NHL fans are going to hear all about Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby and how Pittsburgh demolished the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. On one…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Off the Crossbar: Smashville to Have Hearing with Bettman

Jeff Seide | June 9, 2017

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has scheduled an emergency hearing for the entity known as Smashville. The list of violations committed over Games 3 and 4 hosted by the Predators includes…

Categories Column, Editor's Choice, Humor

Should Penguins Ice 7 Defenders?

Julia Stumbaugh | June 8, 2017

April 5 was a dark day for Pittsburgh Penguins fans. You probably remember it; that was the day it was announced that Kris Letang, core of the Penguins’ defense, irreplaceable…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Off the Crossbar: Golden State Warriors Challenge Cup Winner to Game on Ice

Jeff Seide | June 8, 2017

With a perfect 15-0 postseason record, the dominant Golden State Warriors are well on their way to winning the 2017 NBA championship and could do so with an unprecedented 16-0…

Categories Column, Humor, Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins
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