Penguins Should Give Malkin, Not Crosby, Top Line
Malkin, Take the Wheel Evgeni Malkin has taken a backseat to another player most of his career. In Russia, it’s Alex Ovechkin, then Malkin. Ovechkin was selected first in the…
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Jaromir Jagr Will Never Return to Pittsburgh, and That’s Okay
Jagr and the Pittsburgh Penguins Jaromir Jagr and the Pittsburgh Penguins have an interesting relationship. Always have, really. View image | gettyimages.com The fifth overall pick in the 1990 NHL…
Penguins Forward Kevin Stevens: What Could Have Been?
The Hit that Dimmed a Penguins’ Star In 1993, the Pittsburgh Penguins ruled the NHL world. Fresh off of two impressive Stanley Cup runs, the team was poised to become…
Key Points as Penguins Head to Buffalo for Finale
The last time the Pittsburgh Penguins (42-27-12) took the ice against the Buffalo Sabres (23-50-8) at First Niagara Center on Nov. 8, Pittsburgh won its seventh consecutive game in a…
Metro Woes: Penguins in Danger of Missing Playoffs
The Pittsburgh Penguins stink against their own division. In 27 games this season, Metropolitan teams have outscored Pittsburgh 85-62, and shut the team out four times. On Wednesday, in front of a…
Five Reasons: Move Kunitz to Bottom Six
No player has taken more criticism in Pittsburgh lately than forward Chris Kunitz. In November, the two-time Stanley Cup winner, Olympic gold medalist and, most notably, Robin to Sidney Crosby’s…
Compete Level a Concern for Penguins
In the post-game conference following the Pittsburgh Penguins’ loss to St. Louis on Tuesday, Head Coach Mike Johnston made mention of some concerning issues regarding a few unnamed players. Mike…