“Commonwealth Rivalry” to Take Center Stage in Pens’ Playoff Push Tannor Torrao | March 19, 2016 It has been nearly one year to the day that the Pittsburgh Penguins took the ice at the Wells Fargo Center in southeastern Philadelphia. The “Commonwealth Rivalry,” as it has…
Scott Wilson Out Long Term, Will Require Surgery Mike Necciai | March 17, 2016 Scott Wilson, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ left-wing who has filled in admirably throughout his first season with a substantial NHL workload, will miss significant time due to an undisclosed injury. While the…
Pittsburgh Penguins: Expansion Draft Means Tough Decisions Mike Necciai | March 17, 2016 The NHL General Manager’s meetings concluded with discussion around how a potential expansion draft would work and what impact it will have on current teams. A few key points that…
Trading Crosby or Malkin Would Be Absurd Greg Thornberry | March 15, 2016 Many in Pittsburgh had a knee-jerk reaction following the long-term injury to Evgeni Malkin, calling for the breakup of the Penguins’ two-headed monster. That’s right, people are calling for Malkin…
Pittsburgh Penguins Can’t Escape Injury Woes Michael Pityk | March 14, 2016 Stop me if you’ve heard this before, the Pittsburgh Penguins have problems with injuries. They’ve been one of the most injured teams since the 2009-10 season and their luck hasn’t changed…
Phil Kessel: Will He Get the Message? Mike Necciai | March 14, 2016 Mike Sullivan has been clear throughout his short tenure in Pittsburgh. Those who perform will play. It doesn’t matter what name is displayed on the back of your jersey or…
Evgeni Malkin Out Sunday Dustin L. Nelson | March 12, 2016 Bad news came for the Pittsburgh Penguins Friday, as center Evgeni Malkin went out of the game during the second period with a wrist injury. The team announced Saturday that…
Something’s Different About These Penguins Mark Scheig | March 12, 2016 Much of the talk leading into Friday night’s Penguins/Blue Jackets game centered around how the Penguins might handle Brandon Dubinsky, or anyone else that takes a run at Sidney Crosby.…
Hockey Headlines: Dennis Wideman Returns; Evgeni Malkin Injured Marcy Di Michele | March 12, 2016 A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: Is shrinking goalie equipment a realistic and/or necessary solution? [National Post] The great story of Panthers forward Rocco…
Dear Kessel, Time for Finishers to Finish Mike Necciai | March 9, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins dropped an important game in Brooklyn last night vs. the New York Islanders. Aside from missing out on two crucial points in the middle of an Eastern…
Consistency the Key for Penguins’ Playoff Push Tannor Torrao | March 9, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins have been maddeningly inconsistent. This most recent stretch began with a sizzling victory over the New York Rangers last Thursday night. A game that saw Henrik Lundqvist lose…
Speed and Skill vs. Size and Grit: The Penguins Playoff Game Plan Tannor Torrao | March 3, 2016 Tuesday night’s loss was a tough pill to swallow for the Penguins. They fell to 22-4-1 after scoring the first goal and lost for the first time when leading after the…
