QMJHL Season Preview – Maritimes Division Mark Bowie | September 21, 2016 The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League season is right around the corner as summer draws to a close and NHL rookie camps are underway. Junior-aged players will soon begin to be…
Daniel Sprong Sidelined 7-8 Months After Surgery Mike Necciai | June 17, 2016 Daniel Sprong, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ second-round draft pick (46th overall) in 2015 will be sidelined for 7-8 months after undergoing successful shoulder surgery. Daniel Sprong underwent successful shoulder surgery and will…
Pittsburgh Penguins Recall 8 Players from Wilkes-Barre Mike Necciai | May 19, 2016 General Manager Jim Rutherford announced today that the Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled two defensemen, five forwards and one goalie from their AHL affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The #Pens have recalled 2…
Daniel Sprong Excelling as Expected in the QMJHL Mike Necciai | March 10, 2016 Daniel Sprong, Pittsburgh’s second-round draft pick in 2015 reflects the newest version of the Penguins. A franchise that looks determined to develop within and change their approach from recent years,…
Penguins: Quiet Deadline A Welcome Change Mike Necciai | March 1, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins are no strangers to high-profile, blockbuster deals completed on or near the NHL Trade Deadline. As a perennial contender, the Penguins have been “all-in” quite often. This…
Pens Send Daniel Sprong Back to Juniors Dustin L. Nelson | December 19, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins have returned 18-year-old 2015 draft pick Daniel Sprong to the Charlottetown Islanders of the QMJHL, the team announced on Saturday. Sprong, a 2nd round draft pick, has…
Pittsburgh Penguins Christmas Wish List Devin Slawson | December 14, 2015 Believe it or not, Christmas is just around the corner. Word has it, the Pittsburgh Penguins have quite a lengthy wish list this year. The team has been desperately struggling…
Penguins: Forward Depth a Concern Again Mike Necciai | December 8, 2015 The 2015-16 Penguins are built around a deep, offensively gifted lineup meant to roll four scoring lines. Jim Rutherford’s goal this past summer was to somewhat model this group after…
Penguins Need Real New Lines Michael Pityk | December 1, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins might be 13-8-2 and fourth in the Metropolitan Division, but they’re not playing as well as their record would indicate. Sidney Crosby isn’t producing like we’re used…
Pittsburgh Penguins Prospect Report Devin Slawson | December 1, 2015 Although the Pittsburgh Penguins season may not be going according to plan, their prospect pool has gotten off to a surprisingly hot start. The Penguins certainly haven’t had many top…
Daniel Sprong Is Being Misused by Penguins Michael Pityk | November 4, 2015 At the 2015 NHL entry draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins selected wing Daniel Sprong in the second-round. Many experts and scouts had considered him a first-round draft pick, but he still…
3 Biggest Concerns Facing the Streaking Penguins Mike Necciai | October 29, 2015 The Penguins just might be on to something recently, as the team has won five of their last six contests. Mike Johnston’s seat is cooling down as we speak and…