Should the Penguins Be Worried? Julia Stumbaugh | January 13, 2017 On Thursday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins broke a year-long streak when they lost two games in a row in regulation time. That hasn’t happened since December 2015, in Mike Sullivan’s very first…
Consistent Sullivan Earns Extension Jim Cerny | December 27, 2016 Since arriving in Pittsburgh on Dec. 12, 2015 and replacing Mike Johnston as head coach of the Penguins, all Mike Sullivan has known is success. Sullivan has guided the Penguins…
Sullivan Extension, Joseph Signs & More News Dustin L. Nelson | December 26, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins have handed head coach Mike Sullivan a three-year contract extension, the team announced Monday. That deal will leave him on the Pittsburgh bench through the 2019-20 season.…
Sidney Crosby is Leading Like Never Before Mike Necciai | December 12, 2016 There’s something different about Sidney Crosby these days. One calendar year removed from being considered washed up, the Penguins captain is doing more than quieting critics with his dominant play…
Pittsburgh’s PK Can Do Better Julia Stumbaugh | December 11, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins’ penalty kill is so bad it’s breaking records. The team’s average penalty kill percentage is the worst it’s been in the past seven years. Excluding the shortened 2012…
Penalty Kills Are Penguins’ Achilles Heel Joshua Crockett | December 8, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins’ penalty kill is in trouble. After giving up three power-play goals during their energetic 8-5 victory over Ottawa a few nights ago, it has become woefully evident…
Wilson’s Reduced Ice Time is Fine Joshua Crockett | December 7, 2016 Last year, Scott Wilson was among a few younger players extended one-way contracts with the Pittsburgh Penguins. While his contributions have been solid, he’s now finding himself losing regular playing…
Penguins Style Makes Fun Hockey Mike Necciai | December 6, 2016 If you’re Mike Sullivan — or any member of the Penguins’ brass — you may be ready to pull your hair out right now. If you’re a spectator of this…
Can Guentzel Avoid a Demotion? Joshua Crockett | December 4, 2016 Since he was summoned from the American Hockey League, Jake Guentzel has been a breath of fresh air for the Pittsburgh Penguins. At only 22 years of age, he’s put…
Remarkable Penguins Only Improving Greg Thornberry | November 2, 2016 Recently, the NHL Network featured a recap of the Penguins’ run to the Stanley Cup. You could say I’m being a bit nostalgic, but the program reminded me of something.…
Penguins’ Start Makes Cup Repeat Possible Julia Stumbaugh | November 1, 2016 The Penguins are already one of the six NHL teams that have managed to win the Stanley Cup in back-to-back seasons. Are they on track to pull off a repeat…
Penguins’ Lack of Discipline Results in Lasting Damage Julia Stumbaugh | October 22, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins’ locker room immediately after their 4-0 loss to the Canadiens Tuesday night was a tense place to be. Reporters had seen Mike Sullivan in better spirits after actual…