2011/2012 NHL Season Predictions: Eastern Conference Brandon Schlager | September 10, 2011 Eastern Conference // Western Conference With most teams kicking off training camp this week, preseason hockey right around the corner and puck drop slightly less than a month away, you…
Crosby Presser Brings Some Clarity to Penguins’ Preseason James Conley | September 9, 2011 Anyone expecting Sidney Crosby to announce his retirement during Tuesday’s press conference—as so many of the Canadian media seemed to try to goad out of the 24 year old—came to…
Simon Despres’ Performance on World Stage 2011 Mike Colligan | May 30, 2011 Pittsburgh Penguins Assistant GM Jason Botterill says there’s one question that he and the team’s front office always ask when evaluating a player: “Have they played in big games?” Next…
Is James Neal the Real Deal? Mike Colligan | April 20, 2011 If Pittsburgh blows a 2-1 series lead and Neal can’t find the back of the net, he won’t be able to sidestep comparisons to last year’s deadline-dud Alexei Ponikarovsky.
Pens Playoff Problems, What’s the Resolution? Justin Glock | April 1, 2011 PITTSBURGH-As the Pittsburgh Penguins stride into the playoffs, let’s be realistic about their chances. They have no shot to come close to a Stanley Cup unless Sidney Crosby shows up…
Penguins Blueprint: Hossa to Hamhuis – The Evolution of Ray Shero Mike Colligan | March 18, 2011 Ask anyone what trade was instrumental in the Penguins 2007-08 Stanley Cup Finals appearance and they’ll immediately point to Hossa. If Ray Shero’s team returns to the Finals over the next few seasons, the key trade might be one involving a player who never appeared in a Penguins jersey: Dan Hamhuis.
Penguins Blueprint: Commitment to the Core Mike Colligan | March 15, 2011 If the Penguins continue to have success in coming seasons GM Ray Shero will be forced to get creative and find ways to keep his talented group of stars together. However, the idea of signing Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin for the rest of their careers isn’t an option he’s considering right now.
Luc Bourdon to Be Inducted Into NB Sports Hall of Fame Cam Charron | March 9, 2011 Before they “Luuu’d” for Roberto Luongo, they “Luuu’d” for Luc Bourdon. Sadly on May 29, 2008, at only 21 years of age, Luc passed away after a tragic motorcycle accident.…
Penguins trade Goligoski to Dallas for James Neal Mike Colligan | February 21, 2011 The long-awaited trade deadline move by Penguins GM Ray Shero finally happened Monday afternoon as the team sent defenseman Alex Goligoski to Dallas for James Neal and Matt Niskanen.
On the Dark Desert Highway: Five Questions as the Coyotes Hit the Road James Neveau | February 19, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent Author’s Note: Yes, the title is an homage to the opening lyric of the classic song “Hotel California” by The Eagles. Yes, you are cool if…
NHL Power Rankings, February 14 Steve Kendall | February 14, 2011 NHL Power Rankings, February 14 In the spirit of the Hallmark-created holiday of St. Valentine’s Day, this week we take a look at what I love about each of the…
2011 NHL Midseason Award Winners Steve Kendall | January 12, 2011 With the season just passing its midway point, it is a great time to reflect upon what has happened so far, and which players are front-runners for postseason awards (yes,…