James Neal Archives

Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Deadline: The Options

Mike Colligan | February 17, 2012

If I had only one move to make and price to acquire was not a factor, Bryan Allen is the guy I get. He’s the type of depth pickup that will win someone a Stanley Cup.

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…

Miscues Cost Jets In Ugly Loss To Penguins

Andrew Sykes | February 11, 2012

With two goals in the opening eight minutes of Saturday’s afternoon affair against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Winnipeg Jets could not have asked for a better start. Kyle Wellwood and…

Dallas Stars Trade-Deadline Strategy

Tim McQuade | February 7, 2012

If the Stars hope to compete for a playoff spot this year in the competitive Western Conference, they most likely have to make a deal to supplement their depth and will need to give up a decent draft pick and/or prospect.

Penguins Struggle with Consistency After All-Star Break

Justin Glock | February 5, 2012

Lately the Pittsburgh Penguins have not quite played as they did going into the 2012 All-Star break when they won seven straight games. The Pens were on a roll and…

John Tavares Dispels Any Notion That He Isn’t Top 25 Under 25

Anatoliy Metter | February 1, 2012

Earlier in the month of January, a publication was released that chronicled the best 25 players under the age of 25. However, the article’s author decided that John Tavares of…

What Do Recent Injuries Mean For Penguins Trade Gameplan?

Mike Colligan | January 9, 2012

Injuries to James Neal and Jordan Staal have turned the tables on Ray Shero, leaving him in a tough spot with his peers knowing how badly the Penguins will need goal-scoring in the coming weeks.

Pondering the Pens: Shero May Be Forced to Deal

Mike Colligan | December 30, 2011

NHL General Managers, start your engines. The holiday roster freeze lifted at midnight on Dec. 27 and trade chatter is picking up. As we near the halfway point, executives around the league are either trying to salvage a lost season or plug holes in a playoff contender.

Pondering the Pens: Managing Simon Despres

Mike Colligan | December 2, 2011

Simon Despres, Pittsburgh’s 2009 first-round pick, had a successful NHL debut last night against Washington. Despres assisted on Chris Kunitz’s game-winning goal and looked confident after a few early mishaps.

Pondering the Pens: Coach Crosby

Mike Colligan | November 26, 2011

As the media wandered out of the locker room Friday night, Crosby was in deep conversation with James Neal discussing where Neal should position his body and stick to receive passes. Crosby is never content with the status quo and his work ethic drives those around him to be better.

Sidney Crosby to Return Monday

Mike Colligan | November 20, 2011

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Sunday afternoon that Sidney Crosby will return to the lineup on Monday night at home against the New York Islanders.

After Tough Weekend, What Have We Learned About the Stars?

James Neveau | November 13, 2011

Jim Neveau, Senior NHL Correspondent In virtually every NHL season, there are teams that seem to come out of nowhere to surprise the league and make a mad dash to…