Posts About "Matt Cullen"
Matt Cullen: 5 Things We'll Miss
July 22nd, 2019 Matt Cullen has had many nicknames over the years, from the clever “Dad,” to the simple “Cully”. But, as of July 10, he can add another moniker to his collection: “former NHL player.” Cullen announced his retirement through a video on the Pittsburgh Penguins Twitter page, sparking congratulatory messages from teammates,...
Veteran Matt Cullen Retires
July 10th, 2019 PITTSBURGH — Veteran centre Matt Cullen is retiring after a 21-season career that includes three Stanley Cup titles. Cullen, 42, was part of Carolina's Cup-winning team in 2006, and later won back-to-back NHL titles with Pittsburgh in 2016 and 201...
Penguins' Cullen Has Great Case for Masterton Trophy
April 3rd, 2019 While it may not be as flashy as the Hart Memorial or Norris Memorial Trophies, the Masterton Memorial Trophy is one of the most highly-respected awards in the NHL. It is given to "the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey." Using that criteria, who...
Penguins' Fourth Line Peaking at the Right Time
April 1st, 2019 When the average hockey fan thinks of the Pittsburgh Penguins, they likely think of the abundance of superstars they have on their roster. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang are probably the first three names that come to mind, but lately it has been a different group that has pushed the Penguins to only two points away from...
Penguins Make March a Month of Milestones
March 18th, 2019 Evgeni Malkin has been the talk of the town in Pittsburgh since reaching the 1,000-point marker with two assists in a 5-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Mar. 12. https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1106986735509094400 However, Malkin is just one of seven Pittsburgh Penguins players to reach career milestones this March, and...
NHL News & Notes: Elliott, Wickenheiser Strome & More
November 16th, 2018 In today's News & Notes, Brian Elliott will be out of action for a few weeks, Hayley Wickenheiser's Hall of Fame eligibility period was verified, Ryan Spooner has been traded for Ryan Strome and Matt Cullen has been fined. Related: NHL News & Notes: Crosby, Morrissey & More Elliot Out 2 Weeks The Philadelphia Flyers will...
Cullen Deserving of St. Cloud State Hall of Fame
July 3rd, 2018 St. Cloud State University, based in a town of less than 70,000 an hour west of Minneapolis, is as pure of a hockey school as it comes. The school has 19 NCAA Division II teams, and two Division I teams: men’s hockey and women’s hockey. While the team has had a long track of success with a total of 13 appearances in the NCAA...
Top Minnesota-Born Wild Players
June 22nd, 2018 Minnesota is known as the State of Hockey. The name isn't taken for granted, as evidenced by the steady stream of talent that pours into the NHL from the state. The Minnesota Wild now being in the league means that many local kids growing up have dreams of playing for their hometown club. The list is still relatively small, but a few...
Golden Knights & Lightning Are Getting Their Money's Worth
March 6th, 2018 To win in the salary cap era, a team needs top-to-bottom production. First line forwards need to perform like elite scorers while third pairing defensemen need to provide steady minutes. This year's trade deadline reflected this, as contenders parted with valuable assets to add depth players. To consistently win and compete for the...
Penguins Still Trying to Replace Departed Stars
January 17th, 2018 While a handful of consecutive wins can hardly be considered a resurgence and season-defining stretch, the Pittsburgh Penguins appear to be rounding into shape at the right time. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Phil Kessel have become a dominant three-headed offensive monster, with the trio accounting for 32 points in January as the...
NHL Trade Rumors: Simmonds, Cullen, and Goaltenders
December 9th, 2017 In today's Rumor Rundown, we look at trade options in different positions. From a top-six forward to a depth center, goaltenders and a defenseman, everyone and everything is needed around the NHL as the season progresses. Wayne Simmonds is a player multiple teams would have interest in. But, are the Flyers looking to move him and is...
Face-Offs Remain Weakness for Penguins
October 16th, 2017 Six games into the 2017-18 regular season, the Penguins continue to struggle on the face-off dot. Although they average the fifth highest number of face-offs per game in the league, they rank just 24th in face-off wins. The Penguins are seeing just under 68 face-offs per game, and are losing well over half of them. How significant is...
McClement Makes Sense for Penguins
August 30th, 2017 The Pittsburgh Penguins have invited 34-year-old forward Jay McClement to training camp. With Matt Cullen and Nick Bonino's departures, the team is in need of some depth down the middle and a hole to fill on the penalty kill. Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford has taken a patient approach to filling out the roster and may still...
