Pittsburgh Penguins: Maatta, Mistakes and Not Panicking Mike Necciai | April 29, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins dropped a tough one last night, an overtime loss to the Washington Capitals in Game one of the Eastern Conference semi-finals. If last night’s contest was a preview…
Penguins Newfound Defensive Depth Paying Dividends Michael Pityk | April 20, 2016 It has been a rocky season for the Pittsburgh Penguins. It’s been a season of frustration, injuries and the departure of a head coach. But the team rallied around their…
Pittsburgh Penguins: Cause for Concern in Tied Series Mike Necciai | April 18, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins steamrolled into the postseason and after a 5-2 victory over the New York Rangers in game one, it seemed they were poised to continue that run. However,…
Rasmus Ristolainen: Bridge Contract or Long-Term Contract? Chad DeDominicis | April 15, 2016 Rasmus Ristolainen is set to become a restricted-free-agent this summer. Ristolainen elevated his game to the next level this season and has become the Sabres top defenseman. Buffalo has a…
Why The Penguins Aren’t Playing Derrick Pouliot Michael Pityk | April 8, 2016 Life hasn’t been easy for Derrick Pouliot, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ first first-round draft pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Being a first round draft pick brings high expectations, and…
Malkin, Rust, Maatta Ruled Out for Final Two Regular Season Games Mike Necciai | April 7, 2016 Following the Pittsburgh Penguins’ morning skate today, head coach Mike Sullivan announced that Evgeni Malkin, Bryan Rust and Olli Maatta will remain out of the lineup for their two remaining…
In the Face of Mounting Odds, Resilient Penguins Keep Winning Tannor Torrao | March 28, 2016 First it was Evgeni Malkin being lost through (at least) the end of the regular season. Then came an undisclosed injury to top-pairing defenseman Olli Maatta. Now its Brian Dumoulin dealing with…
Hockey Headlines: Latest on Anton Stralman and More Marcy Di Michele | March 26, 2016 A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: The Islanders continue to struggle down the stretch. [News Day] Tough news for Anton Stralman and the Lightning.…
Olli Maatta to Fulfill Finnish Army Obligation in April Mike Necciai | March 15, 2016 Olli Maatta, the Penguins’ 21-year old Finnish defenseman is scheduled to serve his obligated six-month tour of duty in the Finnish army beginning this April. Juha Hiitela of urheilusanomat.fi reported…
Pittsburgh Penguins: Surprising Defensive Surplus Mike Necciai | March 8, 2016 What if I told you the Pittsburgh Penguins, yes those Penguins, have a surplus of not only NHL ready defensemen but a group of blue-liners that excel in their current…
Hockey Headlines: Andrew Ladd Traded; Olli Maatta News Marcy Di Michele | February 26, 2016 A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: The rich get richer as the Blackhawks defy cap space logic and acquire Andrew Ladd. Back to back…
Pittsburgh Penguins Show Faith In Olli Maatta With Extension Michael Pityk | February 26, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins are somewhat of an enigma this season. They look dominant for a few games and all of the sudden fall apart for a few. Young star defender…