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…
Pens Ink Olli Maatta to Big Extension Dustin L. Nelson | February 26, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins have inked 21-year-old defenseman Olli Maatta to a six-year contract extension with an AAV of $4.083 million, the team announced Friday. The contract comes with a limited…
Pittsburgh Penguins: Fleury, Defense, Deadline and More Mike Necciai | February 25, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins suffered arguably their worst loss in the Mike Sullivan era last night against the Boston Bruins. They looked lethargic, turnover-prone and for a lot of individuals, flat-out…
Olli Maatta’s Strong Play Affects Pittsburgh Penguins’ Future Plans Michael Pityk | February 15, 2016 Prior to the 2013-14 season, if you asked any fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins who Olli Maatta was you would have received no response. The 18-year old Finnish defender was the…
Why The Pittsburgh Penguins Passed On Christian Ehrhoff Michael Pityk | February 12, 2016 Before the 2013-14 season, the Buffalo Sabres used their second compliance buyout of the summer on defender Christian Ehrhoff. He was only three years into a 10-year/$40 million contract that…
Penguins Post All-Star Break Assessment – Defense/Goaltending Mike Necciai | February 4, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins and their front office staff, namely General Manager Jim Rutherford, gambled on a defensive corps that consisted of Kris Letang and then a lot of uncertainty. Olli…
Pittsburgh Penguins Must Tighten Up Defensively Michael Pityk | February 3, 2016 To say that Mike Sullivan replacing Mike Johnston as head coach was a breath of fresh air for the Pittsburgh Penguins would be a gigantic understatement. Since taking over the Penguins, Sullivan…
Derrick Pouliot Finally Looks NHL Ready Michael Pityk | January 27, 2016 It has not been an easy transition to the NHL for Pittsburgh Penguins defender Derrick Pouliot. The 8th overall pick in the 2012 entry draft has been known for his…