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Pittsburgh Penguins Lack Toughness

Michael Pityk | September 7, 2015

On paper, the Pittsburgh Penguins are heading into the 2015-16 as a far superior team to the one that was nearly swept by the New York Rangers. Much of the…

Jim Rutherford “Wins” the Daniel Winnik Sweepstakes

Adam Williams | February 26, 2015

Prior to their contest Wednesday night against division rivals, the Washington Capitals, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Toronto Maple Leaf forward Daniel Winnik in exchange for Zach Sill, a 2015 fourth-round…

Zach Sill Proving Why He Deserves To Remain in the NHL

Adam Williams | February 11, 2015

I’m not entirely sure when Zach Sill became the go-to-guy for why the Penguins are not succeeding as much as they should be.  I’m not sure why so many fans…

Nontraditional Birthplaces of NHL Players

The Hockey Writers | January 23, 2015

If you have not seen it yet, you need to watch Hockey Tutorials’ video, “Hockey in Kenya – This Is Africa.” Americans and Canadians take for granted how assessable hockey…

Hockey News: Luongo Returns to Vancouver; Crosby’s Goal Drought

Marcy Di Michele | January 9, 2015

Do the Oilers need to change the way they develop their players? [Oilers Nation] How much longer will Nail Yakupov last in Edmonton? [The Fourth Period] The Penguins are good…

Malkin and Adams Exchange Blows in Practice

Craig Hagerman | January 3, 2015

It was a headline hattrick for the Pittsburgh Penguins Friday. The team made news acquiring 26-year-old left winger David Perron from the Edmonton Oilers, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3,…

Hockey News: David Perron Trade; Claude Giroux Injury

Marcy Di Michele | January 3, 2015

It’s apparently news that teammates don’t always get along perfectly. [Sportsnet] Edmonton traded David Perron to Pittsburgh. The Penguins get a legitimate top-six winger, and the Oilers get to mismanage…

Penguins Finding Forward Depth in Unexpected Places

Meesh Shanmugam | November 4, 2013

When the Pittsburgh Penguins were swept out of the Eastern Conference Final back in June, most of Pittsburgh hit the panic button over their perennial Stanley Cup favorite. Problems suddenly…

Penguins Possess More Depth than Anticipated?

Sean Griffin | October 7, 2013

In a town that’s currently consumed with baseball fever, Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ray Shero may have just hit a home run of his own.  With his back against the wall in regards…

Who Made the Honor Roll: Grading the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Forwards

Justin Glock | March 26, 2013

Most of the players who wear a Pens’ sweater deserve to make the honor roll when grading the Pittsburgh Penguins’ forwards. There are a number of forwards having career years.…

Fastest Two Goals in NHL History: Prospal and Letestu Make Their Mark

Josh Smith | February 13, 2013

In Monday night’s game against the Sharks, Columbus forwards Vinny Prospal and Mark Letestu combined for the fastest goals scored in Blue Jackets history.   The two scored just eight seconds…

NHL Players With Exotic Birthplaces

Fred Poulin | October 29, 2012

With the NHL lockout lasting at least another month after the cancellation of games through November 30, more and more players are flocking oversees to play in the numerous European…

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