A Recap, and Welcome, Back to Hockey Tannor Torrao | September 23, 2014 No more Ray Shero and his masterful trades, or his inability to draft anyone other than defensemen. No more Dan Bylsma and his wide open style of play that lead…
Pittsburgh Penguins Missing Parts on Defense Justin Glock | July 31, 2014 The Pittsburgh Penguins are still missing major parts on defense. With Brooks Orpik and Matt Niskanen signing contracts with the Washington Capitals, the Penguins have to replace a plus-minus rating of +33 (Niskanen) and…
Metropolitan Rivals: How The Flyers Stack Up Against The Pens Andy Dudones | July 13, 2014 While the youngsters are chipping away towards making a name for themselves in development camp, the Flyers’ arid offseason continues with little developments. Other teams throughout the Metropolitan Division, however,…
If the Pens Have Confused You, You’re Not Alone Tannor Torrao | July 2, 2014 I can’t help but wonder over the past month and a half, if Penguins’ GM Jim Rutherford even knows what year it is. Does he know that he’s the GM…
Patric Hornqvist Will Impress Penguins’ Fans Justin Glock | July 1, 2014 Patric Hornqvist for James Neal. Really? That was Jim Rutherford’s first eye-opening move as new general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins. At first, it seems like the Penguins came up…
The James Neal Trade and Jim Rutherford’s Next Moves Mike Colligan | June 30, 2014 Free agents Milan Michalek and Stephane Robidas make sense for the Penguins.
Mike Johnston Hired as New Penguins’ Head Coach Tannor Torrao | June 25, 2014 The Pittsburgh Penguins finally have someone that can call the shots from behind the bench. Mike Johnston, formerly of the WHL’s Portland Winterhawks (Canadian junior hockey) has been hired as…
Jim Rutherford is Creating a PR Nightmare for the Penguins Tannor Torrao | June 24, 2014 A timeline to start us off: Tuesday, May 13th: Penguins lose Game Seven at a home to the New York Rangers 2-1, after holding a 3-1 series lead thanks to…
A Few Penguins Odds and Ends Prior to the Meat of the Offseason Tannor Torrao | June 17, 2014 I’ve flown under the radar for the most part since the Penguins parted ways with former GM Ray Shero. Quite frankly, I just haven’t had much to say regarding the…
The Hurricanes/Penguins Merry-Go-Round Keeps Spinning Mark Shiver | June 6, 2014 The Hurricanes/Penguins merry go-round keeps spinning. Ole’ JR is heading north to the land of the Penguins. Not the North Pole, but to beautiful Pittsburgh, home of the Steelers, the…
Hockey News: Rutherford as Penguins GM; Drew Doughty Superstar Marcy Di Michele | June 6, 2014 In which a tightrope attacks David Booth. [Fox Sports] The new GM of the Pittsburgh Penguins is not Pierre McGuire. [Pensburgh] With this move, the Pens saved themselves some embarrassment.…
Storm Brewing: Goaltender Controversy in Carolina Crease Prashanth Iyer | March 13, 2014 The Carolina Hurricanes’ season is winding down and unfortunately it looks like the ‘Canes will come up short of the playoffs for the fifth season in a row. Unfortunately for…