Hockey News: Sidney Crosby Controversy; QMJHL Tragedy. Marcy Di Michele | August 12, 2013 Sidney Crosby is probably the most squeaky-clean athlete around, evidenced by this attempt to make him look bad. [Sporting News] Meanwhile, the Penguins have hired Dan Bylsma’s successor, er, assistant…
The Crosby Effect THW Archives | August 5, 2013 It was 2004. The Pittsburgh Penguins were atrocious, yet again. It had been three years straight of missing the playoffs and the team finished in dead last. The once prosperous…
Canada Unveils Coaching Staff and Orientation Camp Roster for Sochi Carl Maloney | July 23, 2013 Two important announcements were made this week by Hockey Canada and specifically 2014 Olympic architect Steve Yzerman. They announced that Mike Babcock would be behind the bench again to lead Canada…
Hockey News: NHL at the Olympics; Division Names Marcy Di Michele | July 22, 2013 At first, it sounded like a news story from the Onion, but it’s in fact true. One of the NHL’s new divisions is called Metropolitan. [The Province] Along with the…
The Penguins’ 5 Can’t Miss (Western) Opponents Sean Griffin | July 21, 2013 With the recent release of next season’s NHL schedule, hockey fans everywhere can finally start scouring their squad’s calendar in an effort to pinpoint the most intriguing matchups and rivalry games of…
Ineffective Headshot Rule Signals Time To Eliminate Instigator Rule Colin Pineau | July 19, 2013 It seems that the NHL’s Rule 48 on illegal checks to the head, instituted three years ago to curb concussions, isn’t working according to new research from Toronto’s St. Michael’s…
Hockey News: Dustin Brown Extension; The ESPY’S Marcy Di Michele | July 18, 2013 Even ESPN understands that playing well for half of a half season isn’t worthy of an award. [In the Capital] Sidney Crosby has now won the award a record fifth…
Contrary To Popular Belief, Paul Holmgren Drafts Well THW Archives | July 12, 2013 Ryan Kujawinski, Jimmy Lodge, John Hayden, Anthony Duclair, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Michael Downing, and Jordan Subban all sat waiting to hear their name get called. The Philadelphia Flyers were up to…
Top 10 Franchise Players In The NHL S. J. Ientile | July 11, 2013 This is a touchy topic because it’s so subjective, and of course, there are many outstanding players in the National Hockey League worthy of consideration as the best franchise player.…
Penguins’ GM Ray Shero Staying the Course Sean Griffin | July 5, 2013 If there is one thing this summer has proven about Ray Shero, it’s that he isn’t afraid to stick to his guns in the face of excruciating scrutiny. There were…
Kris Letang Signed Up for a Trade? Justin Glock | July 3, 2013 Kris Letang signed a $58 million contract, but his hesitation over coming to terms with the Pittsburgh Penguins was being dealt in a future trade. General Manger Ray Shero had…
The Penguins Day at the Draft, and Letang’s Supposed Millions Tannor Torrao | July 1, 2013 After all of the hype, all of the speculation and rumor-mongering leading up to Sunday’s 2013 NHL Entry Draft in Newark, NJ, it sure was a dud of a news…
