How the Carolina Hurricanes Broke Cam Ward and Fixed Him Again Jonathan Gardner | November 26, 2014 The stats may not show it, but Cam Ward has had a much improved November. After an October that the whole team would like to forget, goaltenders included, it seemed…
Alex Semin’s Latest Scratch Has Canes in Dire Situation Jonathan Gardner | November 21, 2014 When the Carolina Hurricanes signed Alex Semin as a free agent in the offseason of 2012, they were in a tough situation. Former general manager Jim Rutherford had all but…
Sober Second Thoughts; Fleury’s New Contract J.D. Burke | November 11, 2014 We’ve all had a fair amount of time to digest the contract extension the Pittsburgh Penguins signed Marc-Andre Fleury to last week. Reactions are varied and by large very polarized.…
What Fleury’s Extension Really Means to the Penguins Tannor Torrao | November 10, 2014 Give Jim Rutherford credit. A few weeks ago the Pens’ new GM made a public statement that as long as he was around the Penguins, Marc-André Fleury would be also. Mission…
The Flower Got an Extension Brady Smith | November 5, 2014 It seems like yesterday that Penguins fans were calling for Marc-Andre Fleury’s trade. Was it really three years ago when he allowed 30 goals in the playoffs to Philadelphia? And let’s…
Maatta’s Tumor; The Penguins Blue Line Tannor Torrao | October 30, 2014 First things first: Hockey is a game. As it pertains to Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta, there are more important things in life right now. It was announced by GM Jim Rutherford…
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.
