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Can Penguins Survive Without Schultz?

Dave Holcomb | May 16, 2017

Despite that their bid to repeat is still alive, this postseason run has a different feel to it for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In many ways, the Penguins are in survivor…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Relax, Penguins Will Adjust

Julia Stumbaugh | May 15, 2017

Stop freaking out about the Pittsburgh Penguins dropping Game 1 of their series against the Ottawa Senators. Seriously. Yes, the Penguins were at home. Yes, the overtime goal was scored…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins/Blue Jackets: Thoughts, Key Factors

Mike Necciai | April 12, 2017

The Pittsburgh Penguins are about to receive their reward for a fantastic regular season — one that saw them overcome a multitude of injury issues and adversity — on their…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

How Important is Penguins’ Home Ice?

Julia Stumbaugh | April 10, 2017

As the NHL has worked to make the league more competitive, debate has begun over whether or not home-ice advantage truly matters in the playoffs. Things like the salary cap…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Is Pouliot Done in Pittsburgh?

Dave Holcomb | February 18, 2017

The Pittsburgh Penguins were mostly healthy early in 2016-17, but over the last few weeks, the players have begun dropping like flies. On Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets, the Penguins lost…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Maatta Creating Tough Situation for Penguins

Mike Necciai | February 3, 2017

To say that Olli Maatta has struggled in recent seasons is quite the understatement. Since emerging in 2013-14 — his rookie year — Maatta has looked like a shell of…

Categories Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ Schultz & Cole Getting Job Done

Joshua Crockett | December 13, 2016

Ian Cole and Justin Schultz have occupied the third defensive pairing since late in the 2015-16 regular season. And while each had seen their share of respective questions, lately they’ve…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Defensive Concerns Coming True for Penguins

Mike Necciai | October 25, 2016

No one gave the Pittsburgh Penguins a shot last season, despite how dangerous they looked on offense. Anyone you asked about Pittsburgh responded in a similar fashion: Their defense is…

Categories Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins

Fleury Impresses, Maatta Struggles in Penguins Opener

Mike Necciai | October 14, 2016

Thursday night, which marked the beginning of the 2016-17 season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, was full of hype and distractions for the team. Fresh off a summer of Stanley Cup…

Categories Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins

OHL Finn-vasion

Dave Jewell | October 13, 2016

The CHL Import Draft has become a global success by connecting Canadian junior hockey to the world. For one Nordic country, though, an influx of players over the last five…

Categories OHL

Is Jacob Trouba on Pittsburgh’s Radar?

Mike Necciai | September 28, 2016

A few days ago, 22-year old defenseman Jacob Trouba and his agent went public with their trade demand. The youngster wants out of Winnipeg, citing his role as the main…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Winnipeg Jets

Olli’s Return to Form is What Maatta’s Most

Mike Necciai | September 27, 2016

At 19-years old, Olli Maatta joined the Pittsburgh Penguins and left them absolutely no choice but to keep him at the NHL level. He played 78 games his rookie season,…

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