Pittsburgh Penguins Improved System Paying Dividends Michael Pityk | November 27, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins started the season in an uncharacteristic fashion, they were struggling to score goals. But more importantly, they weren’t winning a lot of games. Well, after 21 games, the…
Sidney Crosby and Mario Lemieux Having Issues? Mike Necciai | November 25, 2015 Matthew Barnaby of Sirius XM recently reported that there is a “rift” between Pittsburgh Penguins’ Captain Sidney Crosby and Owner Mario Lemieux. The conversation came up during his radio show.…
5 Highly Disappointing NHL Stars at the 2015-16 Quarter Mark Brett Slawson | November 25, 2015 With the 2015-16 NHL season through its first quarter, or roughly the 20 game mark, the League has already seen its fair share of surprises, as well as disappointments. In terms…
Penguins Power Play: What the Numbers Tell Us Mike Necciai | November 24, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins have plenty of issues right now, some on the ice and some behind the bench. One of the most notable challenges facing this team is their lack…
The Top Draft Picks in NHL History: 2000-10 Brett Slawson | November 24, 2015 The annual NHL Entry Draft affords each team the opportunity to drastically improve their rosters through the addition of highly skilled young talent. With a current organization of seven draft picks…
Facing Off: Predicting the Future for Crosby, Jagr and Playoff Picture Larry Fisher | November 23, 2015 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks, to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion…
Pittsburgh Penguins: 3 Lessons Learned Through First Quarter Mike Necciai | November 22, 2015 Who are these Pittsburgh Penguins? That feels like a question that’s weighing on the minds of everyone who follows the Penguins on a nightly basis. Is this a poor defensive team…
Penguins Show Frustrations as Johnston’s Seat Heats Up Mike Necciai | November 15, 2015 Work ethic, failure to compete, chasing the game and lack of commitment. Various Pittsburgh Penguins used all of these explanations when discussing what happened in Newark during an embarrassing 4-0 loss…
Gutsy Penguins Defy Analytics and Shortcomings Mike Necciai | November 12, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins are quietly one of the hottest teams in the NHL at the moment and the rest of the league may need to take notice. The Penguins are…
Making the Case for Brendan Gallagher to Make Team Canada Ryan Skilton | November 11, 2015 Brendan Gallagher only has three NHL seasons under his belt, but in that time, he has already developed a reputation for being one of the peskiest players in the game…
Clash of the Rivals: Canadiens vs. Penguins John Gove | November 10, 2015 Wednesday nights in the NHL have been branded by NBC Sports as “The Night You Love to Hate”. Each week the network hosts a big time rivalry game where two…
Metro Division By the Numbers The Hockey Writers | November 10, 2015 WARNING: What you are about to read is what should become a regular piece of mine, looking at all eight of the Metro division teams and some notable stats and…