Twine Dented: Penguins’ Fleet of 20-Goal Scorers Enjoying Career Seasons James Conley | March 27, 2012 There are NHL offenses that make hay with an exceptional first line. There are those which collect modest scoring from a committee of players. Also, there is Pittsburgh. The Penguins…
Fantasy Hockey Chutes And Ladders: A Balanced Meaty Playoff Schedule…. Chris Wassel | March 27, 2012 We have survived much this fantasy hockey season but now comes the last March edition of “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team can be a…
Lack of Physicality Could Doom Devils in Postseason Carl Stoffers | March 26, 2012 The great New Jersey Devils Cup-winning teams all had one thing in common: defense. More accurately, they had physical, hard-hitting defensemen like Ken Daneyko, Scott Stevens, and a pre-injury Colin…
Sunday Five: Boston Bruins Lose Players, Game in Pittsburgh Matinee Bob Mand | March 11, 2012 By Bob Mand, Contributing Editor The Boston Bruins dropped their second consecutive matinee game to the Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-2 in the Steel City thanks to some porous first-period defense (three…
The Anxiety of Sidney Crosby’s Return Justin Glock | March 11, 2012 The city of Pittsburgh has been buzzing since the news broke that their savior and captain Sidney Crosby is due for a 2nd return to the ice this season. Crosby…
“Old-Time Hockey” is Killing the Game Michael Viola | March 2, 2012 There is an epidemic in today’s NHL. Stars are dropping left and right and it is taking away from the game’s overall appeal. Sidney Crosby hasn’t played for the better…
The Penguins and Defense? Justin Glock | February 25, 2012 The Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager, Ray Shero, gets an adrenaline rush around the trade deadline. This time of year is like a holiday for Shero. He relishes the opportunity to…
NHL Stats: Penguins Records Without Crosby & Other Stars James Conley | February 23, 2012 The Penguins have had plenty of experience playing without their stars over the last two years. Among the team’s core players, only Marc-Andre Fleury and James Neal, whose new six-year…
The Tweet Sheet – Feb. 22 Dustin Twin | February 22, 2012 Welcome to the first instalment of ‘The Tweet Sheet’ where we follow your favorite players, broadcasters, journalists, and the occasional unruly fan who are all tweeting about hockey. Are you…
Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Deadline: The Pieces Mike Colligan | February 16, 2012 A look at the variables influencing the future of Paul Martin, prospects Eric Tangradi and Dustin Jeffrey, and the possibility GM Ray Shero could use his stockpile of draft picks to satisfy needs at the trade deadline.
The Jordan Staal Effect Justin Glock | February 13, 2012 Evgeni Malkin, Marc-Andre Fleury, James Neal & Kris Letang receive all of the praise as the Pittsburgh Penguins continue to climb up the Eastern Conference standings. These four studs make…
Fantasy Chutes And Ladders: Valentines And Black Roses Chris Wassel | February 13, 2012 We have survived many calamities this early fantasy hockey season but now comes the Valentine’s Week edition of “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team can…
