Penguins’ Forecheck is the Root of Third Period Collapses Against Bruins Mike Colligan | January 12, 2011 This isn’t the first time it has happened to us. It keeps happening and we got to do something about it. We [need to] learn how to close out the…
With 24/7 In the Can, What’s Next for HBO & the NHL? James Neveau | January 8, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent “That would be the ultimate, being able to take fans inside the Stanley Cup playoffs,” (John) Collins said Friday in an interview. “We’ll look at it.…
To Shake Hands or Not to Shake Hands? Why is This Even a Question? Monica McAlister | January 2, 2011 The NHL may not have a handshake ‘rule,’ but it has become tradition after every playoff series comes to an end and for the last few years after the Winter…
Winter Classic Weather Update and Sidney Crosby Interview Mike Colligan | December 28, 2010 PITTSBURGH – With Saturday’s Winter Classic now firmly within the Pittsburgh 5-day weather forecast, nervousness is beginning to set in amongst fans concerned over the possibility of rain and warm temperatures.
Thanks for a Great 2010 Steve Kendall | December 26, 2010 As 2010 comes to an end, it is the perfect time to reflect upon the many wonderful moments that made up the past 12 months. Here is my thank you…
In Defense Of Sidney Crosby Franklin Steele | December 25, 2010 Do I love Sidney Crosby? Not by a long shot. I generally can be seen rooting against him at any given opportunity. Go Red Wings. Go Flyers. Go Team USA. Go Caps. Go whatever. But in the back of my mind I will always be thankful for being able to watch a player of this magnitude grow up and grow into his own skin, turning into one of the best hockey players to have ever lived right before our very eyes.
Caps and Penguins: Sample of the Winter Classic Angie Lewis | December 24, 2010 Angie Lewis Washington Capitals Correspondent In a marquee match-up nationally televised and declared to be a preview of next week’s center stage event, the NHL Winter Classic, the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh…
The Secret Behind Crosby’s Faceoff Move Mike Colligan | December 22, 2010 A few weeks ago we took a look at how Sidney Crosby, in his sixth NHL season, was finally moving into the legendary realm of Mario Lemieux. Amidst a career…
It’s Time to Put Kris Letang Into the Norris Trophy Conversation Mike Colligan | December 14, 2010 By Mike Colligan A look into the recent history of the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise reveals no shortage of legendary offensive players. Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin –…
Bill Guerin Talks Retiring as a Penguin, Malkin in his Office, and a Heinz Field Preview Mike Colligan | December 6, 2010 Lindsay Applebaum at the Washington Post says this is the official NHL rendering of the Winter Classic at Heinz Field that will be released later today. Unless this photo passed…
Canadiens PK Subban Stirs the Pot in Montreal The Hockey Writers | December 4, 2010 If there wasn’t at least one controversial issue to face the Canadiens’ storied franchise, it just wouldn’t be hockey in Montreal. For the past couple of years, discussions between the…
Sidney Crosby Moves Into Mario Lemieux’s Realm Mike Colligan | December 3, 2010 PITTSBURGH – In the 1990’s, I remember witnessing Mario Lemieux score four goals or seven points at the Civic Arena and thinking to myself: ‘try to remember this moment, you’ll…
