Posts About "Sidney Crosby"
Capitals & Penguins Rivalry Won't Disappoint Next Season
October 30th, 2020 There's a notion in not only the hockey world but the sports world that the league slows down for no one. This is an apropos statement for both the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins, who were each on top of the hockey world in recent memory, but have struggled to tread an awfully competitive National Hockey League after...
Pittsburgh Penguins' 10 Best Goals in Franchise History
October 25th, 2020 The Pittsburgh Penguins have seen a large number of memorable goals over the years. Some feature pure skill and some come from guys you wouldn’t expect. There have been goals that deserve their own chapters in Penguins' history, while some of the best players left their legendary mark. Related: Penguins' Name & Mascots Hold...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 18
October 18th, 2020 Oct. 18 has seen some memorable victories in National Hockey League history, including the first for two expansion teams. There were also plenty of personal milestones reached including first goals, first shutouts and even a very important first professional contract. A Foursome of Historic Wins The third time was the charm for...
5 Penguins' Question Marks - Crosby/Kapanen, Jarry, Letang & More
October 15th, 2020 Pittsburgh Penguins general manager, Jim Rutherford has been busy making moves this offseason, as he tries to set his team up for a bounce-back year. That's one thing we know for sure; there's still a lot that we don't. Will Sidney Crosby and Kasperi Kapanen Find Chemistry? When the Penguins acquired Kasperi Kapanen from the...
The Strangest Superstitions in NHL History
October 4th, 2020 As professional athletes, NHL hockey players will do whatever it takes to be successful on the ice. On top of their on and off ice training and preparation, many players throughout NHL history have adopted strange, often disturbing superstitions in order to ensure their on-ice success. Oddly enough, some of the best players to...
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 29
September 29th, 2020 On this date, one future Hockey Hall of Famer completed his tour of the state of New York via a trade. In addition, a pair of new captains were named and Canada claimed victory in yet another big international tournament. LaFontaine Opens on Broadway The New York Rangers acquired future Hockey Hall of Famer Pat Lafontaine, on...
Ranking Every Hart Trophy Winner From 2005 to 2020
September 22nd, 2020 As the NHL-equivalent to a Most Valuable Player award, the Hart Memorial Trophy is the league's most coveted award. Often times it coincides with the league's top goal-scorer or point producer, but sometimes a surprise winner emerges. With the latest winner being named it's a good time to lay out which Hart-winning season has been the...
The Best Rookie Seasons in NHL History
September 11th, 2020 The National Hockey League has witnessed a number of sensational rookie campaigns throughout its storied history and this trend is set to continue. With the next squad of exceptional young stars, the NHL is stronger than ever in terms of elite young talent. However, despite the incredible skills of these players, it is...
Ranking NHL Teams By Forwards
September 9th, 2020 Ranking NHL Teams By GoaltendersRanking NHL Teams By Defencemen Last but not least, the forwards — the guys who get most the goals and thus most the glory. If you can’t score, you can’t win, so this position is as important as any. It’s also as difficult to rank as any since there are 12 forwards in the lineup compared...
Penguins with 100-Point Seasons
August 16th, 2020 Few NHL franchises have been blessed with success like the Pittsburgh Penguins on both the individual and team levels. The Penguins have seen several Hall of Famers and five Stanley Cups throughout their history. Since the team's inception prior to the 1967-68 NHL season, 12 different skaters have racked up 100 or more points in...
Lemieux or Crosby - Who's Had the Biggest Impact on the Pittsburgh Penguins?
August 13th, 2020 For the past 36 years, the Pittsburgh Penguins have had a once-in-a-generation talent leading their team. In 1984, Mario Lemieux made the team relevant, and in 2005, Sidney Crosby saved them from disarray. Both players are franchise legends and were even teammates for 26 games, but which player has made a bigger impact to...
Blue Jackets' History of Facing Championship-Caliber Teams
August 10th, 2020 The Columbus Blue Jackets have only made the postseason five times in their 19 season existence (six if you include this season). In those five appearances, they've only advanced to the second round once and have a record of just 12-21. Related: The Good & the Bad: The Columbus Blue Jackets Under GM Scott Howson At first...
Penguins Playoffs Post-Mortem: Price, Defense & Lingering Questions
August 8th, 2020 It had been five months since the Pittsburgh Penguins played a meaningful game of hockey, and after just one week, they have to wait another few months until they play again. The Penguins were handed a 3-1 best-of-five series loss by the Montreal Canadiens, squashing their hopes of a third Stanley Cup in five seasons. The Penguins...
