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Chris Kunitz

Kunitz’s Presence, Physicality Important Versus Capitals

May 2, 2017 by Mike Necciai
Chris Kunitz, NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins

Chris Kunitz isn’t an enforcer, nor is he a particularly intimidating figure. However, the 37-year old veteran left wing brings an element that’s somewhat rare among the Pittsburgh Penguins’ roster. …

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Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags 2017 NHL Playoffs, Chris Kunitz, Evgeni Malkin, Top Story

Penguins’ 4th-Line Filling Kunitz Void

April 5, 2017 by Dave Holcomb
Carter Rowney

Just when it looked as though the Pittsburgh Penguins were officially through the injury bug, a slew of bad news has hit the team since the weekend. On Saturday, the …

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Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Carter Rowney, Chris Kunitz, Scott Wilson, Top Story

Sid of 1,000 – Master Crosby

February 17, 2017 by Joshua Crockett

Sidney Crosby’s latest in a long line of achievements victimized the Winnipeg Jets last night. Facing away from the net and fighting through the left wing, Crosby relentlessly shrugged off …

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Categories Penguins History, Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Chris Kunitz, Connor Hellebuyck, Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, Top Story

Penguins Need to Improve on the Road

January 19, 2017 by Dave Holcomb

Entering play on Jan. 19, the Pittsburgh Penguins are the only team in the NHL with 19 victories on home ice. The Penguins have won 12 of their last 13 …

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Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Chris Kunitz, Eric Fehr, Top Story

Can Guentzel Avoid a Demotion?

December 4, 2016 by Joshua Crockett

Since he was summoned from the American Hockey League, Jake Guentzel has been a breath of fresh air for the Pittsburgh Penguins. At only 22 years of age, he’s put …

Read moreCan Guentzel Avoid a Demotion?

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Chris Kunitz, Jake Guentzel, Mike Sullivan

Kunitz & Hornqvist Personify Pittsburgh

July 10, 2017November 29, 2016 by Greg Thornberry
Patric Hornqvist, Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh sports fans love their blue-collar players. Many athletes have captured the hearts of the city by combining skill with a lunch-pail work ethic. In fact, nose-to-the-grindstone sports is kinda …

Read moreKunitz & Hornqvist Personify Pittsburgh

Categories Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Chris Kunitz, Patric Hornqvist, Top Story

Repeating as Champs a Tough Task for Penguins

August 30, 2016 by Joshua Crockett

With as fast-paced and successful as the Pittsburgh Penguins have played since their mid-season makeover, many are picking the Penguins to win back-to-back Stanley Cups for the first time since …

Read moreRepeating as Champs a Tough Task for Penguins

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Bryan Rust, Chris Kunitz, Conor Sheary, Matt Murray

Burke: College Free Agent Impact is ‘Insignificant’

August 20, 2016 by Dustin Nelson
Ken Holland, Brian Burke, NHL, General Manager, Fantasy Hockey

Newly-signed New York Ranger winger Jimmy Vesey stole headlines all month as he opted to test free agency coming out of his senior season at Harvard. The college free agent …

Read moreBurke: College Free Agent Impact is ‘Insignificant’

Categories News Tags Brian Burke, Chris Kunitz, Jimmy Vesey, Torey Krug

Revisiting Penguins’ Playoff Predictions

July 5, 2016 by Greg Thornberry

Prior to the start of the NHL playoffs, I wrote an article making a few predictions about the Penguins’ postseason. I have found after writing several of these types of …

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Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Chris Kunitz, Matt Cullen, Phil Kessel, Sidney Crosby

Penguins: Trade or Keep Chris Kunitz?

June 27, 2016 by Greg Thornberry
Chris Kunitz

Like Marc-Andre Fleury, Chris Kunitz has been the target of trade talk during this young offseason. It has even been suggested that the Penguins should use their buyout on Sidney Crosby’s …

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Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Trending Tags Chris Kunitz

Penguins’ Forward Changes ; Free Agent Options

June 23, 2016 by Greg Thornberry
Matt Cullen, Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL

The Penguins have it pretty good right now. You know, being Stanley Cup winners and all. Not to mention that they will feature virtually the same roster when next season …

Read morePenguins’ Forward Changes ; Free Agent Options

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Beau Bennett, Chris Kunitz, Matt Cullen, Oskar Sundqvist

Penguins’ Sheary Making a Kunitz Trade Logical

April 25, 2016 by Greg Thornberry
college free agents

The Pittsburgh Penguins are deeply entrenched in an expectation-filled playoff run. This isn’t a time that you would really expect to be discussing offseason trade possibilities. But hey, we have …

Read morePenguins’ Sheary Making a Kunitz Trade Logical

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Chris Kunitz, Conor Sheary
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