McDavid vs Matthews is Crosby vs Ovechkin 2.0 Shane Sander | November 1, 2016 Every hockey generation has their great battle between star players. There was Wayne Gretzky vs. Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby vs. Alexander Ovechkin and now Connor McDavid vs. Auston Matthews. The…
October Analytics: Who’s Ready for Lift-Off? Cody Reiff | November 1, 2016 At the end of each month, I will be releasing an analytics report recapping the month and season thus far through the lens of advanced statistics. Each edition will contain updated…
Fantasy Hockey Predictions: November 2016 Brandon Share-Cohen | November 1, 2016 Fantasy hockey isn’t always easy to predict. While it’s easy to point to some of the big names throughout the league, there’s no denying that slumps happen and stars don’t…
Brad Marchand: 2016-17 NHL MVP? Brett Slawson | October 31, 2016 The Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded to the player judged to be most valuable to his team, is a truly prestigious distinction. In recent years, the likes of Sidney Crosby, Alex…
Re-Visiting the Nugent-Hopkins Question Marcy Di Michele | October 27, 2016 It’s still early. Four points in seven games are not terrible. But although it may be early in the NHL season, it’s not early in Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ season. Between the…
Penguins Welcome Back Crosby and Jagr Greg Thornberry | October 26, 2016 It was Sidney Crosby’s first game of the season after suffering a concussion. Jaromir Jagr made, what is likely, one of his last appearances in Pittsburgh. Based on the billing…
Crosby a Game-Time Decision to Play, Bruins’ Subban to Start, Backes Out & More News Steven DiOssi | October 25, 2016 Crosby a Game-Time Decision Against Panthers The Pittsburgh could be playing their first game of 2016-17 with captain Sidney Crosby in the lineup. The star forward is considered a game-time…
Sidney Crosby Making Progress, Bernier Gets New Deal & More News Dustin L. Nelson | October 24, 2016 The reigning Conn Smythe winner and World Cup MVP might be getting close to a return. Pens Inside Scoop noted Monday morning that Sidney Crosby was the first player on…
Too Early to Abandon Penguins Successful Approach Mike Necciai | October 19, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins are 2-1-1 through four games and already, despite how unpredictable hockey can be in early October, folks are calling for change. Let’s take a step back, please.…
Don’t Panic Over Oilers and Talbot. Yet. Marcy Di Michele | October 17, 2016 Judging by the fans reaction on Twitter, you might have thought the Oilers lost a playoff game to put them on the brink of elimination rather than losing game three of…
3 Fantasy Superstars Out, Who Steps in? Michael Bondy | October 14, 2016 The length of the NHL preseason has always been a topic of debate throughout the NHL. Owners, coaches and even players believe the preseason is far too long and the…
McDavid vs. Matthews: Competition or No Contest? Marcy Di Michele | October 13, 2016 They played together on Team North America during the World Cup of Hockey. They bonded as teammates and friends. They are both two of the most anticipated young players in…