Penguins Solve Lundqvist, Provokes ‘Baby Stuff’ Mike Necciai | March 4, 2016 In a bit of a statement game, the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the New York Rangers by a score of 4-1 on Thursday night. Aside from the obvious importance of this…
Pittsburgh Penguins: To Be the Best, You Have to Beat the Best Mike Necciai | March 2, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins faced the Washington Capitals in what most would call a measuring stick game on Tuesday night. Unfortunately for them, they came up a bit short. Overall, Pittsburgh…
Penguins: Quiet Deadline A Welcome Change Mike Necciai | March 1, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins are no strangers to high-profile, blockbuster deals completed on or near the NHL Trade Deadline. As a perennial contender, the Penguins have been “all-in” quite often. This…
Penguins Deadline Ramblings: Kunitz, Carolina Concedes, More Mike Necciai | February 29, 2016 The day that most hockey fans anxiously await is finally upon us. The Pittsburgh Penguins have already made one move, acquiring Justin Schultz from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for…
Pittsburgh Penguins: Justin Schultz and Deadline Assets Mike Necciai | February 28, 2016 Three weeks ago, I touched on five potential targets for the Pittsburgh Penguins as the trade deadline neared. The first name on that list was Justin Schultz. I can’t claim…
Penguins: Mission Accomplished With Matt Cullen Mike Necciai | February 26, 2016 Everyone that follows the Pittsburgh Penguins knew that changes were imminent last summer. The team was coming off a disappointing second half of their 2014-15 campaign and of course, they…
Pittsburgh Penguins: Fleury, Defense, Deadline and More Mike Necciai | February 25, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins suffered arguably their worst loss in the Mike Sullivan era last night against the Boston Bruins. They looked lethargic, turnover-prone and for a lot of individuals, flat-out…
Penguins: Maple Leafs Could Be a Trade Partner Again Mike Necciai | February 24, 2016 The trade deadline is fast approaching and while Jim Rutherford and the Pittsburgh Penguins aren’t likely to make a splash, there’s a good chance they can add much-needed depth to…
Penguins Prepare for March Through the Metro Mike Necciai | February 24, 2016 The home stretch, or final few months of the NHL season is normally the most grueling portion of any team’s calendar. Some franchises will be battling for playoff spots while others…
Pittsburgh Penguins Weekly Rumor Roundup Mike Necciai | February 23, 2016 Trade rumors can be tricky business. The rumor mills are a hotbed for sparking controversy and debate among hockey fans. In this weekly piece, I look at the current marketplace…
Phil Kessel: Better Than ‘OK’? Mike Necciai | February 22, 2016 There’s arguably no one in the NHL who can attract negativity and harsh criticism despite solid play like Phil Kessel. Whether Kessel is scoring 35 goals in a season or…
Pittsburgh Penguins: 3 Trade Deadline Predictions Mike Necciai | February 17, 2016 We’re merely two weeks away from Feb. 29, which marks the 2016 NHL trade deadline. So, of course we’re going to ramp up our discussions about what may or may…
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