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The Pittsburgh Penguins and Puck-Moving Defensemen

Justin Glock | January 25, 2013

The Pittsburgh Penguins have added puck-moving defensemen to their roster regularly for the past two plus seasons. These puck-moving specialists include: Zbynek Michalek, Alex Goligoski, and Jordan Leopold. There has…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Analyzing Brooks Orpik and the Penguins’ New Shutdown Pair

Mike Colligan | January 22, 2013

Expect Brooks Orpik to be more aggressive alongside Paul Martin

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Top 20 Overpaid NHL Players

Fred Poulin | August 30, 2012

*in no particular order, focusing on players making more than four million With the imminent lock-out looming, let’s have a look at the most overpaid players in the National Hockey…

Categories Top 10 Lists, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Women In Fantasy Hockey: An ESPN Finale?

Chris Wassel | July 11, 2012

      Contributors come from far and wide in fantasy hockey. Some you may know and some you should know. Victoria Matiash of ESPN is one you definitely should…

Categories Fantasy, NHL News

Chris Stewart Makes Sense For Penguins

Mike Colligan | June 29, 2012

Sidney Crosby took care of the Pittsburgh Penguins. It’s time for the Penguins to take care of Sidney Crosby.

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, St Louis Blues

Dear Brendan Shanahan……

Justin Glock | April 20, 2012

Dear Brendan Shanahan, You have an extremely difficult job. I would not want to be in your shoes. As head of the NHL Department of Player Safety, you have the…

Categories Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Suspensions, Uncategorized

Dear Dan Bylsma……..

Justin Glock | March 29, 2012

Dear Dan Bylsma, Your Pittsburgh Penguins were on a roll and looking like the team to beat in the Eastern Conference. You had the best line in the NHL with…

Categories New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins and Defense?

Justin Glock | February 25, 2012

The Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager, Ray Shero, gets an adrenaline rush around the trade deadline. This time of year is like a holiday for Shero. He relishes the opportunity to…

Categories New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning

Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Deadline: The Options

Mike Colligan | February 17, 2012

If I had only one move to make and price to acquire was not a factor, Bryan Allen is the guy I get. He’s the type of depth pickup that will win someone a Stanley Cup.

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Deadline: The Pieces

Mike Colligan | February 16, 2012

A look at the variables influencing the future of Paul Martin, prospects Eric Tangradi and Dustin Jeffrey, and the possibility GM Ray Shero could use his stockpile of draft picks to satisfy needs at the trade deadline.

Categories NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Penguins Sign Versatile Veteran Jason Williams

Mike Colligan | July 26, 2011

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed Jason Williams to a one-year, two-way contract that will pay him $600,000 at the NHL level.

Categories Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins

Simon Despres’ Performance on World Stage 2011

Mike Colligan | May 30, 2011

Pittsburgh Penguins Assistant GM Jason Botterill says there’s one question that he and the team’s front office always ask when evaluating a player: “Have they played in big games?” Next…

Categories National Juniors, NHL Prospects, Pittsburgh Penguins
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