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Mike Johnston

Pittsburgh Penguins: Changes are Coming

Mike Necciai | December 7, 2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins have reached a pivotal point in the 2015-16 season and unfortunately, they’re a team in disarray. It’s December, which means the standings begin to matter and the…

Categories Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Management and Coaching Disconnected

Michael Pityk | December 6, 2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins luck finally ran out against the Los Angeles Kings during a 5-3 on Saturday. They were coming off of a 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins: How Much is Rutherford to Blame?

Mike Necciai | December 2, 2015

If I was asked to define the overall mood in Pittsburgh regarding the Penguins in one word, I’d say vexed sums it up perfectly. Fans are frustrated at how the…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Bullied by the Metro Again

Mike Necciai | November 28, 2015

Mike Johnston has taken his fair share of criticism over the past two seasons since joining the Pittsburgh Penguins as Head Coach. After a fierce start to 2014-15, the Penguins…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins Improved System Paying Dividends

Michael Pityk | November 27, 2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins started the season in an uncharacteristic fashion, they were struggling to score goals. But more importantly, they weren’t winning a lot of games. Well, after 21 games, the…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins: 3 Lessons Learned Through First Quarter

Mike Necciai | November 22, 2015

Who are these Pittsburgh Penguins? That feels like a question that’s weighing on the minds of everyone who follows the Penguins on a nightly basis. Is this a poor defensive team…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Mike Johnston Remains on the Hot Seat

Michael Pityk | November 18, 2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins somehow have a winning record. After their 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild last night, they have a record of 11-7, and something still is not right…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Replacing Mike Johnston Isn’t Exactly Easy

Mike Necciai | November 17, 2015

In Pittsburgh, the general consensus is that Mike Johnston won’t be around for much longer as head coach. Despite the Penguins’ record of 10-7 and a recent streak that any…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Show Frustrations as Johnston’s Seat Heats Up

Mike Necciai | November 15, 2015

Work ethic, failure to compete, chasing the game and lack of commitment. Various Pittsburgh Penguins used all of these explanations when discussing what happened in Newark during an embarrassing 4-0 loss…

Categories Penguins Management, Pittsburgh Penguins

These Pittsburgh Penguins Might Be For Real

Mike Necciai | November 6, 2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins, after defeating the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night by a score of 3-2, have now stretched their winning streak to five games and have won eight of their last…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Daniel Sprong Is Being Misused by Penguins

Michael Pityk | November 4, 2015

At the 2015 NHL entry draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins selected wing Daniel Sprong in the second-round. Many experts and scouts had considered him a first-round draft pick, but he still…

Categories Penguins Prospects, Pittsburgh Penguins

3 Biggest Concerns Facing the Streaking Penguins

Mike Necciai | October 29, 2015

The Penguins just might be on to something recently, as the team has won five of their last six contests. Mike Johnston’s seat is cooling down as we speak and…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins
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