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Wayne Gretzky and his ridiculous stats & records remain timeless & untouchable even as 99 turns 50

Christopher Ralph | January 26, 2011

Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst. Okay – I admit it. For the vast majority of my life I would argue until I’m blue in the face why…

The Secret Behind Crosby’s Faceoff Move

Mike Colligan | December 22, 2010

A few weeks ago we took a look at how Sidney Crosby, in his sixth NHL season, was finally moving into the legendary realm of Mario Lemieux.  Amidst a career…

Toe To Toe With The Boogieman

Rick Gethin | December 17, 2010

Columbus, OH      His NHL career spanned 12 years and included 630 games played, 15-57-72 and 1449 PIM. He’s gone toe to toe with some of the best players in…

Penguins and Capitals Alumni Rosters Announced

Mike Colligan | December 16, 2010

Led by owner Mario Lemieux, the Pittsburgh Penguins alumni will take on a team of former Washington Capitals greats on Dec. 31 at 9:30 a.m. as a warmup to the…

It’s Time to Put Kris Letang Into the Norris Trophy Conversation

Mike Colligan | December 14, 2010

  By Mike Colligan A look into the recent history of the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise reveals no shortage of legendary offensive players.  Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin…

Sidney Crosby Moves Into Mario Lemieux’s Realm

Mike Colligan | December 3, 2010

PITTSBURGH – In the 1990’s, I remember witnessing Mario Lemieux score four goals or seven points at the Civic Arena and thinking to myself: ‘try to remember this moment, you’ll…

Kerry Fraser Talks Mario Lemieux; Penguins Notes on Staal, Malkin, Engelland

Mike Colligan | October 31, 2010

How many officials can you identify by name in today’s NHL?  For me, it’s no more than a handful.  Without names on the back of the jerseys, referees have been…

Hockey — Not Cancer — On Henderson’s Mind: Anniversary Of THE Goal

Christopher Ralph | September 28, 2010

  Christopher Ralph is a senior sportswriter here at THW specializing in covering NHL prospects and the entry draft.   Either I have forgotten or somehow the news eluded me…

The Pittsburgh Penguins Team of the 2000s

Rick Moldovanyi | November 27, 2009

The 2000s have been an up-and-down decade for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Today we look at the best players to suit up for the Penguins over the last decade and name the “Team of the 2000s.”

Pittsburgh’s unique Mike Lange

Bruce Hollingdrake | February 2, 2009

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