Mario Lemieux: The Triumphant Return from Retirement THW Archives | September 1, 2017 This article was originally written in December, 2012. In 1997 the National Hockey League lost one of the greatest players to ever play the game early. Mario Lemieux didn’t pass…
Flyers Backcheck: Highlights from the Yo-Yo Year of 2014 Andy Dudones | January 1, 2015 If there’s anyone happier to see 2015 than myself, it’s the Philadelphia Flyers. It’s been a bumpy ride for the orange and black, riddled with sluggish starts, an early playoff…
Flyers Roundup: Gordie Umberger, Del Zotto Down & More Andy Dudones | October 23, 2014 No matter the opinion of Craig Berube’s Flyers, they certainly keep it interesting. Wednesday’s win in Pittsburgh not only deflated the Penguins’ early season swagger, but built some confidence in…
Metropolitan Rivals: How The Flyers Stack Up Against The Pens Andy Dudones | July 13, 2014 While the youngsters are chipping away towards making a name for themselves in development camp, the Flyers’ arid offseason continues with little developments. Other teams throughout the Metropolitan Division, however,…
Home Ice Disadvantage: The Pennsylvania Problem Marinna Marotta | March 25, 2014 We oftentimes talk about home ice advantage and how much it can impact a club when coming into their rival team’s barn. Typically, we find that teams have better…
5 Reasons Penguins’ Fans are Among the Luckiest in the NHL Sean Griffin | October 25, 2013 Following last year’s disappointing playoff exit, the Penguins found themselves under fire from their passionate fanbase. To an extent, it makes sense; after all, with great talent comes great expectations. But…
The Pittsburgh Penguins Playoff Potion Justin Glock | September 18, 2013 Let’s be a little premature in saying the Pittsburgh Penguins will make the playoffs this year. They better make the playoffs or the CONSOL Energy Center may be overthrown by…
Will Mario Lemieux Ever Retire Jaromir Jagr’s Jersey? Justin Glock | July 29, 2013 Jaromir Jagr deserves to have his Pittsburgh Penguins’ jersey retired. There are too many Penguins’ fans who do not respect Jagr enough to agree. Even after all Jagr has accomplished…
Will Marc-Andre Fleury Be Playoff Ready? Justin Glock | July 18, 2013 Will Marc-Andre Fleury be ready to perform in the playoffs in the upcoming season? The pressure will only intensify for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ starting net-minder. He has no other choice but…
Deja Vu: Pittsburgh Penguins Relive Game 2 Torment Justin Glock | May 4, 2013 The Pittsburgh Penguins got terrorized in a series last year against the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pens relived that nightmare against the New York Islanders Friday night at the Consol…
Will the Ottawa Senators Go Bertuzzi on Matt Cooke? Justin Glock | April 22, 2013 Should Matt Cooke play against the Ottawa Senators Monday night at Scotia Bank Place? The Pittsburgh Penguins will be facing off against the Senators for the first time since Cooke…
Barry Melrose: My Run-In with the “Silver Fox” THW Archives | April 13, 2013 I will begin by saying you will be reading two stories. It will be up to you to decide which you prefer. So here goes nothing. Story 1: It was…