2016 NHL Playoffs: 3 Potentially Electrifying First-Round Series’ Devin Slawson | April 1, 2016 With only a couple of weeks remaining in the 2015-16 NHL regular season, multiple teams have already clinched playoff spots, while others have seen their playoff chances diminish. With that,…
The Return of the THW-Penguins Mailbag: Stretch Run Edition Tannor Torrao | April 1, 2016 Welcome once again to The Hockey Writers-Pittsburgh Penguins Mailbag. This is where you, the reader, get to submit your questions via email (TorraoTHW@gmail.com), or @TorraoOnPucks on Twitter, and ask anything you’d like…
There is Plenty of Canada in the NHL Playoffs Marcy Di Michele | March 31, 2016 One of the greatest things about the NHL is that it has players spanning various countries and nationalities, all coming together with the common goal of winning a championship. For…
Is Sidney Crosby Saving the NHL From Patrick Kane? Mike Necciai | March 28, 2016 Sidney Crosby has returned in full force, dominating the NHL while clawing his way to the top of the league’s scoring ranks. He’s currently ranked third, behind only Jamie Benn…
The Oilers Don’t Need Any More First Overall Picks Marcy Di Michele | March 23, 2016 Unless you have been living under a rock somewhere, you would be well aware that the Oilers have chosen first overall four out of the last six seasons. Two of…
Despite Malkin’s Absence; Pens Finding Their Swagger Tannor Torrao | March 22, 2016 Eleven days ago against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Pittsburgh Penguins all-star center Evgeni Malkin was lost for the better part of two months with an upper-body injury. The hit itself…
Hockey Headlines: Pens Beat-up on the Capitals; Crosby for the Hart? Marcy Di Michele | March 21, 2016 A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: James Reimer is proving to be a great pick-up for the Sharks. [Sportsnet] A poor start may take…
Crosby and Penguins Heating Up on Time Mark Shiver | March 19, 2016 Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh are heating up, and doing so right on time. With the playoffs near, a hot Crosby is a game-changer. Their latest burst of heat came…
Examining the Oilers Three-Center Model Marcy Di Michele | March 19, 2016 Injuries have prevented the Oilers from seeing their top-three centerman at the same time for the majority of the season. But now, with all of Connor McDavid, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and…
“Commonwealth Rivalry” to Take Center Stage in Pens’ Playoff Push Tannor Torrao | March 19, 2016 It has been nearly one year to the day that the Pittsburgh Penguins took the ice at the Wells Fargo Center in southeastern Philadelphia. The “Commonwealth Rivalry,” as it has…
Pittsburgh Penguins: Expansion Draft Means Tough Decisions Mike Necciai | March 17, 2016 The NHL General Manager’s meetings concluded with discussion around how a potential expansion draft would work and what impact it will have on current teams. A few key points that…
Who Are the Most Clutch Scorers in the East? Jordan Dix | March 16, 2016 It’s overtime. Game six of the series. If you win, you send the series back to your building for a game seven. If you lose, the season is over. Who’s…
