Evgeni Malkin is Severely Missed… Understatement? Mike Necciai | February 17, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins are a team that no one wants to play against these days. They’re fast, aggressive on the puck and extremely potent. In their last 10 games, Pittsburgh is…
5 Trade Deadline Targets for the Penguins Mike Necciai | February 10, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins have proved in recent weeks that they are indeed for real. Despite a multitude of injuries up front, they’ve continued an offensive onslaught under Head Coach Mike…
Kris Letang Playing His Way Into Norris Conversations Mike Necciai | February 9, 2016 When it comes to the Pittsburgh Penguins faithful and Kris Letang, there are very few that don’t recognize his talent and contributions to this team. However, outside of Pittsburgh, Letang…
Penguins Post All-Star Break Assessment – Defense/Goaltending Mike Necciai | February 4, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins and their front office staff, namely General Manager Jim Rutherford, gambled on a defensive corps that consisted of Kris Letang and then a lot of uncertainty. Olli…
Penguins Post All-Star Break Assessment – Forwards Mike Necciai | February 3, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins’ forward group has, quite possibly, been the most perplexing assembly of individuals in hockey this season. Despite boasting one of the most star-studded, dangerous-on-paper lineups in recent…
NHL All-Star Game is Giving the League a Black Eye Mike Necciai | January 28, 2016 The NHL All-Star Game is supposed to be a fun event, held at mid-season to put the talent and skill of the league’s most coveted players on display. Sounds like…
Time to Part Ways With Beau Bennett Mike Necciai | January 28, 2016 Throughout Ray Shero’s tenure as General Manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins, he was known to draft a multitude of defensemen. However, in 2010, the Penguins drafted Beau Bennett with their…
Pittsburgh Penguins: Lets Talk Trade Deadline Mike Necciai | January 26, 2016 We’re roughly one month away from one of the most exciting days for any NHL fan. In the weeks leading up to February 29, the Pittsburgh Penguins and every other…
Pittsburgh Penguins: Contenders or Pretenders? Mike Necciai | January 25, 2016 Calling the 2015-16 season an emotional rollercoaster for the Pittsburgh Penguins faithful would be the understatement of the year. Expectations were launched into high gear this past summer when the…
Pittsburgh Penguins Exorcise Demons vs. Philly Mike Necciai | January 22, 2016 It’s arguably the best rivalry in hockey, maybe even sports in general. The battle of Pennsylvania between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers has stood the test of time with…
Ian Cole Playing Major Role in Defensive Woes Mike Necciai | January 19, 2016 Jim Rutherford and the Pittsburgh Penguins made a choice this past summer to focus on adding offensive depth, while relying on a very young and unproven defensive group. That meant…
Pittsburgh Penguins Weekly Rumor Roundup Mike Necciai | January 18, 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…
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