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Posts About "Penguins Playbook"

Penguins Playbook: New Twist on an Old Faceoff Play

Penguins Playbook: New Twist on an Old Faceoff Play

April 14th, 2015 Pittsburgh had to adjust their faceoff plays after the departure of James Neal.
Penguins Playbook: Breaking Down the Breakout

Penguins Playbook: Breaking Down the Breakout

April 13th, 2015 The NHL had Mike Johnston figured out within six weeks.
How Jussi Jokinen Transformed the NHL Breakout

How Jussi Jokinen Transformed the NHL Breakout

May 12th, 2014 Dan Bylsma says Jussi Jokinen is one of the smartest hockey players he has ever been around.
Penguins Add 1-3-1 Forecheck to Gameplan

Penguins Add 1-3-1 Forecheck to Gameplan

September 25th, 2013 One of the biggest criticisms of Pittsburgh coach Dan Bylsma has been his inability to adapt.
Penguins-Bruins: A Tale of Two Halves

Penguins-Bruins: A Tale of Two Halves

June 3rd, 2013 The Penguins spent very little time in their end early in the game because they made good decisions and put Boston back on their heels.
Penguins-Bruins Preview: Systems Breakdown

Penguins-Bruins Preview: Systems Breakdown

May 31st, 2013 The Bruins are predictable, but efficient. They execute as a five-man unit with timing and precision.
How Does the Penguins Penalty Kill Work?

How Does the Penguins Penalty Kill Work?

May 10th, 2013 "Penalty kill, power play, guys are doing a lot of different things that lead to success on this team," Jarome Iginla said of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
How the Penguins Fixed Their Defensive System

How the Penguins Fixed Their Defensive System

April 30th, 2013 How is sluggish defenseman Douglas Murray surviving in the Penguins up-tempo system?
POP is the Key to Penguins' Success

POP is the Key to Penguins' Success

March 14th, 2013 What if the Penguins' secret isn't how well they score, but how well they miss?
Penguins Playbook: Breaking Down the Crosby Powerplay

Penguins Playbook: Breaking Down the Crosby Powerplay

March 24th, 2012 The Penguins' powerplay has only scored on 15% of their chances since Crosby's return, but they finally have players in the right positions and under the right mindset.
James Neal Faceoff Play Is Tormenting Opponents

James Neal Faceoff Play Is Tormenting Opponents

March 1st, 2012 The Penguins have dozens of faceoff plays designed to take advantage of individual player abilities and manipulate defenders. With the addition of a pure sniper in James Neal, Malkin’s line has suddenly become as dangerous off the draw as they are on a three-man rush up ice.
The Evolution of Evgeni Malkin

The Evolution of Evgeni Malkin

December 22nd, 2011 Malkin’s injury gave him a new perspective on the game he used to show up and offensively dominate at will. He committed himself to a grueling offseason conditioning program and has matured as a teammate within the demands of Bylsma’s system.
Penguins Playbook: Pens Still Adjusting To Defensive System

Penguins Playbook: Pens Still Adjusting To Defensive System

October 11th, 2011 The Pittsburgh Penguins were fairly happy with the result of their three-game Western Canada road swing (Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton).
Penguins' Forecheck is the Root of Third Period Collapses Against Bruins

Penguins' Forecheck is the Root of Third Period Collapses Against Bruins

January 12th, 2011 This isn't the first time it has happened to us.  It keeps happening and we got to do something about it.  We learn how to close out the games, especially these close ones.  Two goal lead...they say it's the worst lead in hockey and it proved to be for us. - Zbynek Michalek after a 4-2 loss to Boston on Monday PITTSBURGH -...

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