Preview: Leafs Try to Ice Crosby, Penguins Andrew Forbes | December 17, 2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking to slow down one of the league’s hottest players and the best team in the NHL’s Metropolitan Division in Sidney Crosby and the…
Streaking Metro Division a Force Joshua Crockett | December 14, 2016 Among the surprises in the NHL during the 2016-17 season is the Metropolitan Division, which has turned into a powerhouse. As of this writing, there are four teams with winning…
Preview: Bruins Set to Visit Defending Champs Anthony Pagliarulo | December 14, 2016 The Boston Bruins will see the Pittsburgh Penguins for the first time in 2016-17 tonight at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. Last season, Boston was able to dominate in all…
Sidney Crosby is Leading Like Never Before Mike Necciai | December 12, 2016 There’s something different about Sidney Crosby these days. One calendar year removed from being considered washed up, the Penguins captain is doing more than quieting critics with his dominant play…
Iginla’s No-Trade, Girgensons Trade Calls & More News Dustin L. Nelson | December 11, 2016 Jarome Iginla would not waive his no-trade clause at the trade deadline last year, but he might be willing to this year. At least, that’s what Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported…
Preview: Lightning Host Penguins in 2016 ECF Rematch Steven DiOssi | December 10, 2016 The Tampa Bay Lightning meet the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday for the first time since they were eliminated by them in seven games during the 2016 Eastern Conference Final. Fast…
Conor Sheary a Testament to Today’s NHL Mike Necciai | December 9, 2016 Remember when player analysis included things like size, physicality, and strength as imperative assets needed to compete at the NHL level? While some still view the game of hockey in…
Wilson’s Reduced Ice Time is Fine Joshua Crockett | December 7, 2016 Last year, Scott Wilson was among a few younger players extended one-way contracts with the Pittsburgh Penguins. While his contributions have been solid, he’s now finding himself losing regular playing…
Penguins Style Makes Fun Hockey Mike Necciai | December 6, 2016 If you’re Mike Sullivan — or any member of the Penguins’ brass — you may be ready to pull your hair out right now. If you’re a spectator of this…
McDavid En Route to Scoring Title? Marcy Di Michele | December 2, 2016 A concussion cost Sidney Crosby six games to start the season, but it also opened the door for the rest of the league. Crosby, who was on a tear to…
Inconsistent Play a Cause for Concern in Pittsburgh Mike Necciai | December 1, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins have plenty of reasons for optimism as of late. However, they’ve also displayed plenty of reasons for concern. The truth is, no one is sure what this…
Pittsburgh Penguins Evolving Core Greg Thornberry | November 29, 2016 Nobody could have predicted the circumstances that led us to this point. Marc-Andre Fleury’s concussion leading to Matt Murray’s historic charge to a Stanley Cup. The NHL forcing Pittsburgh into…
