Pittsburgh Penguins: Surprising Defensive Surplus Mike Necciai | March 8, 2016 What if I told you the Pittsburgh Penguins, yes those Penguins, have a surplus of not only NHL ready defensemen but a group of blue-liners that excel in their current…
Derrick Pouliot Paying Dividends for Penguins Mike Necciai | March 6, 2016 Derrick Pouliot’s path with the Penguins has been anything but smooth. Drafted in 2012 with the eighth overall pick, which Pittsburgh acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes as part of the…
Pittsburgh Penguins Show Faith In Olli Maatta With Extension Michael Pityk | February 26, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins are somewhat of an enigma this season. They look dominant for a few games and all of the sudden fall apart for a few. Young star defender…
Pittsburgh Penguins: 3 Trade Deadline Predictions Mike Necciai | February 17, 2016 We’re merely two weeks away from Feb. 29, which marks the 2016 NHL trade deadline. So, of course we’re going to ramp up our discussions about what may or may…
Why The Pittsburgh Penguins Passed On Christian Ehrhoff Michael Pityk | February 12, 2016 Before the 2013-14 season, the Buffalo Sabres used their second compliance buyout of the summer on defender Christian Ehrhoff. He was only three years into a 10-year/$40 million contract that…
Derrick Pouliot Finally Looks NHL Ready Michael Pityk | January 27, 2016 It has not been an easy transition to the NHL for Pittsburgh Penguins defender Derrick Pouliot. The 8th overall pick in the 2012 entry draft has been known for his…
Pittsburgh Penguins: Lets Talk Trade Deadline Mike Necciai | January 26, 2016 We’re roughly one month away from one of the most exciting days for any NHL fan. In the weeks leading up to February 29, the Pittsburgh Penguins and every other…
Ian Cole Playing Major Role in Defensive Woes Mike Necciai | January 19, 2016 Jim Rutherford and the Pittsburgh Penguins made a choice this past summer to focus on adding offensive depth, while relying on a very young and unproven defensive group. That meant…
Pittsburgh Penguins Weekly Rumor Roundup Mike Necciai | January 18, 2016 Trade rumors can be tricky business. The rumor mills are a hotbed for sparking controversy and debate among hockey fans. In this weekly piece, I look at the current marketplace…
Olli Maatta: Model Pittsburgh Penguin Michael Pityk | January 11, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins sit at 20-16-5 and are fourth in the Metropolitan Division with 45 points. I’ve done my fair share of criticizing this flawed team, but it’s time to change…
Pittsburgh Penguins Weekly Rumor Roundup Mike Necciai | January 4, 2016 Trade rumors can be tricky business. The rumor mills are a hotbed for sparking controversy and debate among hockey fans. In this weekly piece, I look at the current marketplace…
Pittsburgh Penguins Experiencing Perfect Storm Mike Necciai | December 20, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins, just hours after announcing that they’ve reassigned rookie Daniel Sprong to his junior team, lost their fifth straight contest. This time, the defeat came at the hands…