Posts About "CONSOL Energy Center"
Flyers Backcheck: Highlights from the Yo-Yo Year of 2014
January 1st, 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 exit, and a stagnant offseason. But instead of rehashing all the negative, let's ring in the new year with positive thinking. What better way to do that than...
Flyers Roundup: Gordie Umberger, Del Zotto Down & More
October 23rd, 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 some of their own. Thanks in large part to R.J. Umberger (yes, that R.J. Umberger), the Flyers improved their regular season record at Consol...
Metropolitan Rivals: How The Flyers Stack Up Against The Pens
July 13th, 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, have been more active. But does free agent aggressiveness necessarily give a team a leg up on the ice? Here is Part I of...
Home Ice Disadvantage: The Pennsylvania Problem
March 25th, 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 home records than away. The best example of this would be the first two teams to clinch playoff berths this season – the Boston Bruins are 28-7-3 at home...
5 Reasons Penguins' Fans are Among the Luckiest in the NHL
October 25th, 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 if people would have taken a step back from calling for Coach Dan Bylsma's head, the exile of Marc-Andre Fleury or for G.M....
The Pittsburgh Penguins Playoff Potion
September 18th, 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 disgruntled fans. There is too much talent on their roster for anything other than a post-season berth. While many fans still carry a bad taste with them...
