Breaking Down the Carl Hagelin Acquisition Mike Necciai | January 16, 2016 It’s now obvious that Pittsburgh Penguins’ GM Jim Rutherford doesn’t sleep. Apparently, neither does Ducks’ GM Bob Murray. The two pulled off a trade last night, which was finalized in the…
Pittsburgh Penguins: Time for Consistency, Results Mike Necciai | January 13, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins are a much improved team since they fired former head coach Mike Johnston and promoted Mike Sullivan from their AHL affiliate in Wilkes-Barre. Sullivan has instilled a…
Nick Bonino: Have You Seen This Man? Mike Necciai | January 8, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins had an obvious need this past offseason, which involved moving Brandon Sutter. The outcome of that deal was a return of Nick Bonino, Adam Clendening and an…
Kris Letang: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Mike Necciai | January 6, 2016 Kris Letang is arguably a top-five defenseman in the NHL and without question one of the most dynamic blue-liners in hockey. He teeters the line of challenging for a Norris…
Pittsburgh Penguins Weekly Rumor Roundup Mike Necciai | January 4, 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…
New Year, New Pittsburgh Penguins Mike Necciai | January 3, 2016 I’ve never been a ‘New Year, New Me’ kind of person. But, that phrase fits the Pittsburgh Penguins perfectly right now, as they’re legitimately a new team as we turn…
Pittsburgh Penguins: Goalie Controversy Looming? Mike Necciai | December 28, 2015 As happens with every team and every position at some point, the Pittsburgh Penguins could be approaching a controversy at the goaltending position. This controversy though, is far different from…
Penguins: Holiday Break Provides Crucial Reset Mike Necciai | December 23, 2015 The Penguins, after falling to 0-4 under Mike Sullivan, finally earned the first victory of their new head coach’s tenure on Monday night. That game was their final contest prior…
Mike Sullivan Bringing New Mindset to Penguins Mike Necciai | December 23, 2015 We’re five games into the Mike Sullivan era in Pittsburgh and while the Penguins still have a lot of work to do, it’s looking more and more like Sullivan is…
Pittsburgh Penguins Weekly Rumor Roundup Mike Necciai | December 21, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins, in the midst of an extremely disappointing 2015-16 campaign, are looking for answers. While the Penguins will need to remain patient with Mike Sullivan as he begins…
Pittsburgh Penguins Experiencing Perfect Storm Mike Necciai | December 20, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins, just hours after announcing that they’ve reassigned rookie Daniel Sprong to his junior team, lost their fifth straight contest. This time, the defeat came at the hands…
Phil Kessel: He Is Who We Thought He Was Mike Necciai | December 18, 2015 Phil Kessel and the Penguins are off to what is arguably the most disappointing start for this franchise over the last decade. A roster packed with superstars and dynamic scorers can’t…
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