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…
Leaders & Losers: Fun with the NHL Stats & Standings James Tanner | October 19, 2015 The NHL season just complete its’ second week, and while it is still far too early to read very much into what’s happened so far, nevertheless it is interesting to…
Phil Kessel Will Start Scoring Sooner Than Later Michael Pityk | October 19, 2015 Over this past offseason, the Pittsburgh Penguins sent a few pieces to the Toronto Maple Leafs to acquire the goal scoring wing Phil Kessel. Through six seasons in Toronto, Kessel…
Fantasy Update: Studs, Duds and Trade Targets Larry Fisher | October 16, 2015 Heading into the second weekend of the new NHL season, plenty of players are making their presence felt in fantasy — for better or worse. Here’s a quick-hitter to bring…
Which Winless Team Should Be Worried? Michael Straw | October 14, 2015 It’s been a week since the 2015-16 NHL season began with a banner-raising ceremony in Chicago. Some teams have started out just as well as expected — see Montreal, Nasvhille…
Connor McDavid is not Wayne Gretzky. He’s Connor McDavid Marcy Di Michele | October 14, 2015 Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you would have heard by now that young phenom Connor McDavid finally scored his first NHL goal. (I use the term “finally” very…