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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…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Five Things I Think I Think About These New Penguins

Tannor Torrao | October 19, 2014

In a new season following so much turmoil and turnover during the summer, it’s a little difficult to not get caught up in the hype surrounding the Pittsburgh Penguins and…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

THW – Penguins Mailbag: Season Preview Edition

Tannor Torrao | October 8, 2014

It’s finally here. The puck will drop on the 2014-2015 edition of the NHL season tonight, while the Pens will face off against the Western Conference – and Stanley Cup…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Malkin Watch: Picking Up where Bylsma Left Off?

Brady Smith | October 7, 2014

For the first time in many seasons, Pittsburgh Penguins fans saw former head coach Dan Bylsma put Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby on the same line late in the 2014…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

The Mystery That Is Penguins Head Coach Mike Johnston

Mike Burse | September 19, 2014

The mystery that is new Pittsburgh Penguins Head Coach Mike Johnston is about to be revealed. While he has spent much of the summer getting to know the city of…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

WHL Handbook: Getting To Know 10 New Head Coaches

Larry Fisher | August 11, 2014

Turnover is an inevitable part of junior hockey, but typically it pertains to the players on the ice. This off-season, the Western Hockey League has experienced an abnormally high —…

Categories CHL, WHL

Thoughts From Penguins Prospects Scrimmage

Tannor Torrao | July 20, 2014

The Pittsburgh Penguins held their annual prospects development camp this past week, having begun on Tuesday. Saturday afternoon, they concluded with a scrimmage. I was able to attend the game,…

Categories NHL Prospects, Pittsburgh Penguins

What Will Mike Johnston’s Legacy in Portland Be?

Andrew Eide | June 26, 2014

Tuesday afternoon the Pittsburgh Penguins announced they had their man. Mike Johnston was announced as the new head coach tasked with finding a way to get the Penguins to live…

Categories CHL, Other Leagues, WHL

Mike Johnston Hired as New Penguins’ Head Coach

Tannor Torrao | June 25, 2014

The Pittsburgh Penguins finally have someone that can call the shots from behind the bench. Mike Johnston, formerly of the WHL’s Portland Winterhawks (Canadian junior hockey) has been hired as…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Hockey News: Pens Hire New Coach; Lightning Sign Callahan

Marcy Di Michele | June 25, 2014

Sidney Crosby is your 2014 Hart Trophy winner. But he wants more. [Post Gazette] Number 87 also gave a solid interview on the mess that is his team. [ESPN] But…

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Don’t Count The Portland Winterhawks Out Just Yet

Andrew Eide | August 29, 2013

It’s hard to imagine the Portland Winterhawks having a better season than the one they had in 2012-2013. They finished the WHL regular season with a league best 57-12-1-2 record…

Categories CHL, WHL
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