Bylsma’s Sabres Make Thursday Trip to Pittsburgh Tim Olewniczak | October 29, 2015 Buffalo Sabres’ head coach Dan Bylsma no doubt will have Thursday night’s tilt against the Pittsburgh Penguins circled on his calendar. Bylsma began coaching the Penguins toward the end of the 2008-09 season…
Points of Emphasis: Pens’ Coach Johnston Survives Big Test Lee C.J. Sobotka | October 29, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins power play failed to show up once again, this time in their game versus the Washington Captials. During the first period, the Pens had a 5-on-3 power play that…
5 Early Surprises of the 2015-16 NHL Season Walter McLaughlin | October 27, 2015 “Those who are easily shocked should be shocked more often” — Mae West One of the recurring narratives of every NHL season is results catching us all by surprise. As…
Penguins Must Change Team Culture Michael Pityk | October 26, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins have started the season much slower than many anticipated. Despite beating the Nashville Predators two goals to one, the team did not look effective. They were lazy…
Points of Emphasis: Fleury Found The Way Lee C.J. Sobotka | October 25, 2015 A dominant 38-save showing by Marc-Andre Fleury and a decent (if untested) Pekka Rinne kept the score tied at the end of regulation. A Phil Kessel goal in the 3-on-3 overtime gave Pens fans…
Points of Emphasis: Bonino Scores, Pens Lose Lee C.J. Sobotka | October 23, 2015 If you’re a Pens fan, admit it – you held your breath… Crosby takes a puck to the face. Appears to be OK. — Josh Yohe (@JoshYohe_PGH) October 22, 2015…
Pens Split Up Sidney Crosby and Phil Kessel, Shake Up Lines Dustin Nelson | October 23, 2015 In a unsurprising move, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Johnston has split up Sidney Crosby and Phil Kessel, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Jonathan Bombulie. A number of Johnston’s roster decisions…
Points of Emphasis: Jagr vs the Pens Lee C.J. Sobotka | October 21, 2015 Last night, the Florida Panthers came to Pittsburgh and brought former Penguin Jaromir Jagr with them. It was the only time this season that Jagr travels to Pittsburgh for a regulation game, so…
3 Early Surprises in the NHL Anthony Fusco | October 21, 2015 Even this early into the NHL 2015-16 season, there are a multitude of interesting story lines to follow. Teams have experienced early highs and lows, certain key players have yet…
Hockey Headlines: Latest on the Blue Jackets, Tortorella, Duncan Keith and More Marcy Di Michele | October 21, 2015 A collection of news, rumors and happenings from around the world of hockey: Another loss for the Blue Jackets. [Sportsnet] John Tortorella isn’t on any teams radar just yet. [TSN].…
Evgeni Malkin Looking to Dominate Once Again Michael Pityk | October 20, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins have not started the season as many anticipated. After an offseason of change that included Phil Kessel coming to Pittsburgh, many thought the team would come out…
Hockey Headlines: Crosby’s Slump; Blue Jackets in Trouble Marcy Di Michele | October 20, 2015 A collection of all the latest news from around the world of hockey: The Stars are doing something special to honor Jamie Benn’s scoring title. [THN] Are there big changes…