Phil Kessel a Hidden Gem Michael Pityk | November 30, 2015 Phil Kessel has not missed a game since returning from shoulder surgery in 2009. He spent six years wasting away as a part of the continually disappointing Toronto Maple Leafs…
Patric Hornqvist Deserves Criticism; Should Not Be Traded Michael Pityk | November 11, 2015 The date was June 27, 2014 and many of you may know it as the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. That date is also very important in the recent history of…
Trade Analysis: Todd Bertuzzi Spencer Meisner | June 24, 2015 Todd Bertuzzi’s legacy in the NHL is an interesting one. The 6-foot-3 winger from Ontario was drafted in the 1st round by the New York Islanders in 1993, but never…
A Look Back: The Neal – Hornqvist Deal Lee C.J. Sobotka | June 5, 2015 View image | gettyimages.com Last season was the first one James Neal and Patric Hornqvist spent with their new teams. On June 27th, 2014, Neal was traded to Nashville for Hornqvist…
How Will the Penguins Acquire a First Round Draft Pick? The Hockey Writers | May 24, 2015 I’d like to open with a brief introduction as this is my first article as a Pittsburgh Penguins contributor for The Hockey Writers. I most recently wrote for Pens Labyrinth and various…
Jim Rutherford “Wins” the Daniel Winnik Sweepstakes Adam Williams | February 26, 2015 Prior to their contest Wednesday night against division rivals, the Washington Capitals, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Toronto Maple Leaf forward Daniel Winnik in exchange for Zach Sill, a 2015 fourth-round…
And The Most “Impactful” Addition to the Penguins Is… The Hockey Writers | December 12, 2014 A few weeks ago I wrote on reasons why the Penguins will be thankful despite all of their health concerns. Well, since that article Kris Letang, Chris Kunitz, Patric Hornqvist,…
With Pascal Dupuis Out, Who Steps Up For The Penguins? Adam Williams | November 19, 2014 Pascal Dupuis Out For Six Months It was announced today that Pascal Dupuis would be out of action for a minimum of six months with a blood clot in his…
The Pittsburgh Penguins New “The Third Line” Adam Williams | November 8, 2014 A Brief Recap At one point in time in recent Pittsburgh Penguins’ history, the combination of Sidney Crosby and Chris Kunitz was not the favorite line in Pittsburgh. Nor was…
Hockey News: 9 Million for Subban; Playoff-Bound Maple Leafs Marcy Di Michele | August 4, 2014 One for the advanced stats crowd: [Fire and Ice] Another for those who feel Nick Spaling is overpaid. [Pensblog] Speaking of overpaid, P.K got his new contract. [Global News] No,…
James Neal: The Producer, The Man Tannor Torrao | June 30, 2014 The Real Deal no longer resides in Pittsburgh. James Neal was dealt to the Nashville Predators on Friday night during the annual NHL Entry Draft in Philadelphia. In return, the…
Predators Make The Right Deal Acquiring James Neal Colin Fitts | June 27, 2014 The Nashville Predators have acquired their long-awaited top-6 forward. In a draft day deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Predators traded Patric Hornqvist and Nick Spaling for James Neal. Nashville GM…