Posts About "Daniel Sprong"
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Maple Leafs, Sabres, More
November 8th, 2018 In today's rumor rundown, the Pittsburgh Penguins are starting to realize they might need to shake things up to boost the team, the Buffalo Sabres understand that one of their free agent forwards is getting more expensive by the day and there are some teams taking stock of what it might take to land William...
Penguins Pulpit: Stars Step Up, Murray & Sprong
October 29th, 2018 The Pittsburgh Penguins made a statement during their four-game Canadian road trip that began on Oct. 18 in Toronto and concluded on Saturday night in Vancouver — as they won all four games and outscored their opponents 23-6. The Toronto game was covered in last weeks Penguins Pulpit; so this week will be looking at the...
Have the Penguins Mishandled Prospects?
October 12th, 2018 Due to a number of factors, the Penguins have been eager to accelerate the development of players from the minors to the pros. Injuries have been a huge factor, and underperforming depth is another. That said, there are multiple prospects who have done relatively well, but left the viewer wanting more. There has been major success...
Penguins Preseason: 3 Important Takeaways
October 4th, 2018 The Pittsburgh Penguins didn't have to fill many holes on their roster during the offseason, so it was natural to assume the 12 forwards and six defensemen would be set from day one of training camp; but as the famous saying goes, that's why you play the games. The team completed its six-game preseason with a record of 2-3-1, but...
Penguins' Forward Logjam, Explained
September 29th, 2018 The Penguins did not receive satisfactory secondary scoring last year. This has been analyzed and harped on, both inside the organization and by the fanbase. After failing to three-peat in 2017-18, GM Jim Rutherford has made it a priority to secure an abundance of NHL-capable bottom-six forwards. This decision has prompted some...
Penguins Need Sprong to Step Up
August 26th, 2018 The Pittsburgh Penguins will enter this season looking to rebound from their second-round loss to the Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals. They'll also be looking for another player to have a breakout season. In 2015-16, it was defenseman Brian Dumoulin. In 2016-17, it was wingers Conor Sheary and Jake Guentzel. Last year it...
