Panarin Signs Extension, Dumoulin and Hall Out & More News Steven DiOssi | December 28, 2016 The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward Artemi Panarin to a two-year, $12 million contract extension, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The deal carries a $6 million average annual value (AAV)…
Defensive Concerns Coming True for Penguins Mike Necciai | October 25, 2016 No one gave the Pittsburgh Penguins a shot last season, despite how dangerous they looked on offense. Anyone you asked about Pittsburgh responded in a similar fashion: Their defense is…
Derrick Pouliot Holds the Keys to His Future Mike Necciai | September 9, 2016 At 22-years old, it’s time for Derrick Pouliot to cement himself into Pittsburgh’s future plans. Easier said than done at this point, though. You can easily look at Pouliot as…
Brian Dumoulin: Penguins’ 2015-16 Player Evaluations Mike Necciai | August 17, 2016 Player evaluations will be based on each individual’s performance with a focus on January 1 and forward, due to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ coaching change and shift in philosophy. Individual stats…
End of the San Jose Sharks Wonderful Run Zeke | June 14, 2016 The San Jose Sharks had a wonderful run this season. They lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, and with that loss, their season…
Brian Dumoulin Expected to Play in Game 2 Dustin L. Nelson | May 15, 2016 Despite taking a big check in the third period of Game 1, Pittsburgh defenseman Brian Dumoulin is expected to play in Game 2 on Monday. The hit fro Tampa’s Ondrej…
Penguins Should Ride Defense to Eliminate Capitals Tannor Torrao | May 7, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins have no desire to play another game at Consol Energy Center. Until Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final. Which would translate to bringing their best effort…
In the Face of Mounting Odds, Resilient Penguins Keep Winning Tannor Torrao | March 28, 2016 First it was Evgeni Malkin being lost through (at least) the end of the regular season. Then came an undisclosed injury to top-pairing defenseman Olli Maatta. Now its Brian Dumoulin dealing with…
Pittsburgh Penguins Show Faith In Olli Maatta With Extension Michael Pityk | February 26, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins are somewhat of an enigma this season. They look dominant for a few games and all of the sudden fall apart for a few. Young star defender…
Why The Pittsburgh Penguins Passed On Christian Ehrhoff Michael Pityk | February 12, 2016 Before the 2013-14 season, the Buffalo Sabres used their second compliance buyout of the summer on defender Christian Ehrhoff. He was only three years into a 10-year/$40 million contract that…
Penguins Post All-Star Break Assessment – Defense/Goaltending Mike Necciai | February 4, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins and their front office staff, namely General Manager Jim Rutherford, gambled on a defensive corps that consisted of Kris Letang and then a lot of uncertainty. Olli…
Pittsburgh Penguins Struggles Stem From Blue Line Michael Pityk | December 29, 2015 For the first time in quite a few years, the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves fighting to simply make the playoffs. Through 35 games, the Penguins are 17-15-3, which gives them…