Who Is Really to Blame for Zac Rinaldo? Andy Dudones | January 21, 2015 When it comes to Zac Rinaldo’s actions against Pittsburgh on Tuesday, what did you expect? Were you anticipating his first career hat trick? Although both of those questions are rhetorical,…
Hockey News: Zac Rinaldo Hit; Oilers Trading Draft Pick? Marcy Di Michele | January 21, 2015 Seriously, why is Zac Rinaldo in the NHL? [Puck Daddy] Connor McDavid is on top of the midseason rankings, but he’s not resting on his laurels just yet. [National Post]…
At the Quarter Pole, What Do We Know About These Pens? Tannor Torrao | December 1, 2014 The Pittsburgh Penguins eclipsed the quarter-point of their season this past week, on Thanksgiving Eve against the Toronto Maple Leafs. As they round turn one, I thought we might take…
Pascal Dupuis’ Blood Clot and Pittsburgh Overcoming Adversity Allie LaCombe | November 19, 2014 When it comes to serious health injuries, hardly any other teams have had to face as many cases as the Pittsburgh Penguins. The latest news of Pascal Dupuis, 35, having…
Is Rangers-Penguins Becoming the Metro’s Best Rivalry? Tannor Torrao | November 16, 2014 They say that familiarity breeds contempt. Since the end of April, the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers have met nine times, seven of those in the Eastern Conference Semifinals…
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…
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…
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…
Everyone to the Oilers: Edmonton’s Search for the Star Player Marcy Di Michele | June 12, 2014 There is one thing you can be sure of in the NHL. When a team has a storied past, and a big checkbook, that hasn’t made the playoffs in a…
Sidney Crosby Goal Drought Beneficial to Penguins Justin Glock | May 5, 2014 Sidney Crosby has now gone 13 consecutive playoff games without scoring a goal. Anyone who’s had the chance has asked Crosby when he’s going to score again. But Crosby’s goal drought has done a…
Penguins-THW Mailbag: Postseason/Post-Regular Season Edition Tannor Torrao | April 16, 2014 A long, hard winter. The Olympics. More than 500 man-games lost to injury. Has it been six months already? The end of the NHL’s 2013-2014 regular season has come. For…
Who’s Keeping Score Between Flyers & Pens? Andy Dudones | April 13, 2014 In Dan Bylsma’s world, Scott Hartnell is a heartless bully who picks on the handicapped, while insisting senior citizens be stripped of their healthcare, voting rights, and social security. The…
