Predicting the Penguins Top Powerplay Unit Michael Pityk | June 20, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins made headlines last season when their power play started 18-of-43. They were converting at a rate of around 42% during the beginning of the season, but it would…
New Top Ten Penguins Prospects – Part 2 Michael Pityk | May 21, 2015 There has been enough doom and gloom surrounding the Pittsburgh Penguins over the last few weeks. There will be significant changes coming to the roster this offseason and there might…
Harrington and Pouliot Proving Their Worth Adam Williams | January 23, 2015 For the last several years, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been stockpiling young, future NHL star defensemen. The process began back in 2009 when they selected Simon Despres 30th overall and…
Pouliot, Harrington, Jagr and the Penguins’ Cap Situation Mike Colligan | January 22, 2015 Will the Penguins be facing a cap penalty next season?
Pouliot, Dumoulin, and Rust: An Incredible Week of Firsts for Pittsburgh Allie LaCombe | December 21, 2014 Recently, it’s not new news that the Penguins’ have been facing injuries upon injuries. Mumps, lower body injuries, upper body injuries… you name it. Inevitably, they look to their farm…
THW’s Big List of Rookie Sleeper Candidates Larry Fisher | September 4, 2014 Be sure to check out other instalments in our Big List Series THW’s Big List of Comeback Candidates THW’s Big List of Bust Candidates THW’s Big List of Breakout…
Olli Maatta’s Superb Play Complicating Pens’ Blueline Tannor Torrao | October 18, 2013 Penguins’ fans, Olli Maatta is here to stay. Let’s go back in time to the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, held right here in Pittsburgh, Pa. Pens’ GM Ray Shero had…
2013 NHL Draft Fantasy-Based Top 100 Prospects Christopher Ralph | June 28, 2013 Hand-crafted especially for fantasy hockey junkies (but not exclusive to), the following rankings are based on a prospect’s pure offensive potential. Goalies get no love here. Apologies to the vital…
2013 CHL MasterCard Memorial Cup Preview Carl Maloney | May 16, 2013 The 2013 MasterCard Memorial Cup gets underway this Friday in Saskatoon with the hometown Blades getting things started against the London Knights. There are plenty of interesting storylines in this…
Team Canada Makes First Cuts, Wild Prospect Eliminated Dakota Case | December 12, 2012 It was officially announced on Wednesday night that 2011 Minnesota Wild 7th round pick Tyler Graovac was among the first cuts from Team Canada’s U-20 WJHC roster. The Ottawa 67’s…
2012 NHL Draft: Grading Round One (Part 1) Bob Mand | June 23, 2012 With round-one of the 2012 NHL Draft complete, it’s time to give each pick an early grade on value and fit with the team that made the selection. For the…
Staal trade benefits both Hurricanes, Penguins Andrew Hirsh | June 23, 2012 Jordan Staal woke up on Friday as both a bachelor and a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins. By night’s end, he would be neither. Staal took the ultimate plunge that…