Posts About "Justin Schultz"
Penguins Pulpit: Schultz, Crosby and Murray
March 5th, 2019 Under head coach Mike Sullivan, the Pittsburgh Penguins seem to be at their best when dealing with adversity, and they've certainly dealt with a lot of it over the last week. After losing Brian Dumoulin and Kris Letang to a concussion and neck injury, respectively, in addition to already missing Olli Maatta, the Penguins were down three...
Penguins Defense Holding Back Lethal Offense
February 18th, 2019 The Pittsburgh Penguins hosted back-to-back games this weekend against the Calgary Flames and New York Rangers. Despite scoring 10 goals in those contests, they also gave up 10 and split the two games. While the defense is obviously struggling, it’s refreshing to see the offense kicking it into another gear. Returning Players Ignite...
5 Penguins That Need to Shine in Schultz's Absence
October 16th, 2018 The Pittsburgh Penguins may have failed to secure the extra point in their 4-3 shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night, but that wasn't the worst news of the evening. Defenseman Justin Schultz suffered a lower leg fracture after an awkward fall in the corner and is expected to miss a significant amount of time. The...
NHL News & Notes: Plekanec, Schultz & More
October 15th, 2018 In today's News & Notes, a veteran member of the Montreal Canadiens will be playing in a huge milestone game, a Pittsburgh Penguin is out long-term with an injury and the NHL has announced their Three Stars of the Week. Plekanec to Play in 1,000th NHL Game When the Montreal Canadiens take the ice Monday, it'll be a little more...
NHL Trade Deadline: 14 Stanley Cup-Winning Additions
February 21st, 2018 At every NHL trade deadline, general managers of contending franchises set out to acquire the last player or two who will push their team over the edge. These buyers truly believe that the Stanley Cup is within reach – there’s just one piece of the puzzle missing. So they go looking under the sofa or back in the box for that final...
Penguins Discover Latest Diamond in the Rough
February 17th, 2018 Somehow, Jim Rutherford and the Pittsburgh Penguins continue to find struggling players who — after falling by the wayside from their previous club — become major contributors within the lineup. It's about the right fit, of course. But there's a lot to be said for recognizing a player's skill set while drowning out the negativity...
