Posts About "Pascal Dupuis"
Starting Lineup of Laval-Born NHL Players
September 6th, 2017 Considering the rich history of hockey in Laval, it is a bit of a surprise that only 18 National Hockey League players call it home, and only six of these players were worthy for our starting lineup including three forwards, two defensemen and a goalie. The original goal was to put together an “All-Star team” of Laval-born NHL...
Conor Sheary a Testament to Today's NHL
December 9th, 2016 Remember when player analysis included things like size, physicality, and strength as imperative assets needed to compete at the NHL level? While some still view the game of hockey in that traditional light, individuals like Conor Sheary are proving just how much this game has changed. And it has changed for the better. Sheary has...
Crosby and Kessel, Everything that is Pittsburgh
June 13th, 2016 Conn Smythe for Leadership It was seven years to the day, Sidney Crosby and the Penguins hoisted the Stanley Cup, his first, and what he hoped would be the first of many. But the seasons that followed were a far cry from the magical last seconds in Detroit, when Marc-Andre Fleury lunged to make a save on Nick Lidstrom, securing the...
Dupuis, Jagr, Zuccarello Named Masterton Finalists
May 1st, 2016 The NHL announced the 2016 Masterton finalists on Sunday, which include Pittsburgh's Pascal Dupuis, Florida's Jaromir Jagr and New York's Mats Zuccarello. The trophy honors the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. The nominations are voted on by local chapters of the...
Hockey Headlines: Best Wishes to Pascal Dupuis
December 9th, 2015 A collection of all the latest news from around the world of hockey: Latest from the NHL board of governors meetings: There will no longer be draft pick compensation for executives. . The Salary Cap is going up. . Updates on expansion. , Tough news about Pascal Dupuis. He's the kind of guy everyone wants on their team. ,...
Medical Condition Ends Career of Pascal Dupuis
December 8th, 2015 The hockey world got some sad news on Tuesday, as Pascal Dupuis and the Pittsburgh Penguins announced the end of Dupuis's career. A medical condition related to blood clots will keep Dupuis from playing again, the team announced. He was diagnosed with blood clots in his lung last year and that kept him out most of the year. He...
Penguins Bullied by the Metro Again
November 28th, 2015 Mike Johnston has taken his fair share of criticism over the past two seasons since joining the Pittsburgh Penguins as Head Coach. After a fierce start to 2014-15, the Penguins hit a downward spiral that seems to have carried over into 2015-16. Despite the Penguins sitting at 12-8-1, they haven't played well. There has been little to no...
Gutsy Penguins Defy Analytics and Shortcomings
November 12th, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins are quietly one of the hottest teams in the NHL at the moment and the rest of the league may need to take notice. The Penguins are no longer a team with concerns over scoring issues and disappearing stars, as they seem to find ways to win no matter what the circumstance. And, if Sidney Crosby's two assists mark...
Points of Emphasis: Pens Party Hard in Win
October 30th, 2015 If the game against Washington bought head coach Mike Johnston some time, last night's win against Buffalo did little to solidify his position. Still, it was a victory where some of the Pens biggest guns started putting up points. After the team got an early lead, they almost squandered it. It was a mixture of "taking their foot...
Pascal Dupuis to Play for 1st Time in 11 Months
October 22nd, 2015 Pittsburgh Penguins forward Pascal Dupuis is set to play his first game in over 11 months on Thursday against the Dallas Stars, the team announced on Thursday. Dupuis had to sit out the final five months of the season last year after being diagnosed with blood clots. He was cleared from the blood clot issue to return to the ice, but...
Hockey Headlines: Torres Suspension; Kassian News; Players on Waivers
October 6th, 2015 The latest news, rumors and happenings from around the world of hockey: Raffi Torres has been suspended 41 games by the NHL. , The Flyers have placed defenceman Andrew MacDonald on waivers. Does Scott Harrington have a shot at sticking with the Leafs? Do more hockey players do drugs behind the scenes? Zack Kassian is...
Pascal Dupuis Remains the Heart and Soul of Penguins
August 5th, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins had an identity crisis a little over a year ago when general manager Ray Shero and head coach Dan Bylsma were fired. The men who replaced them were on opposite ends of the"experience" spectrum, as Jim Rutherford was a seasoned veteran and Mike Johnston was the new kid on the block. When these new hirings were...
Hockey News: Pascal Dupuis Nearing Return; Cody Hodgson Buyout?
June 12th, 2015 A report broke yesterday that the Sabres were considering a buyout on forward Cody Hodgson , . The 25-year old has four years left on his current deal with an annual price tag of $4.25 million. The news prompted me to remember the controversial trade that brought Hodgson to Buffalo back in 2012. Hodgson was pegged to be a...
