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Buffalo Sabres Free Agent Targets

Michael Straw | May 14, 2015

The Buffalo Sabres are in the midst of one of the most important offseasons in the franchise’s 45-year history. In addition to securing a top-tier player in the 2015 NHL…

Categories Buffalo Sabres

3 Potential Defenceman Free Agent Targets for the Avalanche

Kenneth Ferguson | May 14, 2015

The Colorado Avalanche is a team on the rise with a young core of speedy forwards and a solid number one goalie in Semyon Varlamov.  As far as the teams…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Penguins Need to Negotiate With Justin Williams

Michael Pityk | May 11, 2015

The Pittsburgh Penguins need to bring in another top six forward. General manager Jim Rutherford has already stated that the upcoming free agent class is quite weak, but that does…

Categories Free Agents, Pittsburgh Penguins

State of the Penguins – Part 2: Defense

Lee C.J. Sobotka | May 9, 2015

Now that the season is behind us and we’ve had some time to let the dust settle, I’d like to offer my take as to where the Pittsburgh Penguins currently are…

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Olli Maata’s Heartbreaking Year Suffers One More Twist

Adam Williams | January 14, 2015

Maatta’s Season Over News broke about Olli Maatta’s future for the current campaign after a 7-2 victory over a struggling Minnesota Wild squad Tuesday night. Despite offseason shoulder surgery, a…

Categories Injury Report, Pittsburgh Penguins

Hockey News: Winter Classic Day; New Contract for Foligno

Marcy Di Michele | January 1, 2015

Canada loves to beat the USA on New Year’s Eve. [Defending Big D] The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Nick Foligno to a shiny new contract. [CBC] Calgary is keeping…

Categories Commentary

Maatta’s Tumor; The Penguins Blue Line

Tannor Torrao | October 30, 2014

First things first: Hockey is a game. As it pertains to Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta, there are more important things in life right now. It was announced by GM Jim Rutherford…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

If the Pens Have Confused You, You’re Not Alone

Tannor Torrao | July 2, 2014

I can’t help but wonder over the past month and a half, if Penguins’ GM Jim Rutherford even knows what year it is. Does he know that he’s the GM…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins Must Bench Olli Maatta

Justin Glock | March 27, 2014

  The Pittsburgh Penguins must bench Olli Maatta. He looks tired.  His play has suffered due to fatigue. Maatta isn’t performing at a high level and he must regain top form. He’ll be a vital part to the team’s…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Do Injuries Justify a Playoff Excuse for the Penguins?

Justin Glock | March 18, 2014

Should the Pittsburgh Penguins be given a playoff excuse? Should an early exit be expected from the team? The Penguins failed to accomplish their goal in each of the last four seasons — winning…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Olympic Injuries Impact Playoff Races

Josh Smith | February 25, 2014

With all the concern over Olympic injuries, many were questioning whether the NHL should send its players to Pyeongyang for the 2018 games. While that’s still up for debate –…

Categories Injury Report, Olympics

Losses of Martin and Letang Complicate Penguins’ Decisions

Justin Glock | February 25, 2014

The Pittsburgh Penguins are without Paul Martin and Kris Letang for a significant period of time. The losses of Martin and Letang complicate the Penguins’ roster decisions. Letang is out indefinitely after…

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