3 Reasons the Penguins Won’t Trade Kris Letang

With the NHL’s trade deadline looming soon after an impending Olympic roster freeze, hockey fans everywhere wait with eager anticipation to see what moves will be made around the league.  It’s no different…

Mario Lemieux’s Greatest (On-Ice) Performance

Looking back on a career highlighted by his notching of one of the most important markers in Canada’s rich hockey history, two Stanley Cup championships and countless awards, many may find it difficult to pinpoint Mario…

Ray Shero on the Clock

The Pittsburgh Penguins found a nasty surprise under the tree this Christmas when the club learned that Pascal Dupuis’ knee injury will likely sideline the winger for the remainder of the season.  And, while…

Can Olli Maatta Play His way into Calder Contention?

Olli Maatta doesn’t put up huge offensive numbers.  He isn’t flashy, nor does he typically deliver the bone-jarring hits that can ignite an arena.  Where the 19-year old rookie excels, however, comes in…

James Neal Finding His Stride

Coming into the 2013-’14 campaign, big things were expected of James Neal.  Given the chemistry he and Evgeni Malkin almost instantly developed, there were whispers that the sharpshooter may even take…

The Curious Case of Evgeni Malkin

Evgeni Malkin isn’t scoring goals.  Yes, he lit the lamp against the Islanders on Friday night but that represents his only tally in 17 games.  What’s more, Geno has potted…

Penguins Break Through Against Anaheim

The Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves less than two months into their 2013-14 campaign and, yet, the club has already experienced a tale of two seasons.  Indeed, the Pens jumped out…

Penguins with Plenty to Build on Moving Forward

To this point in the season, Western Conference clubs have largely had their way with their counterparts from the East.  An exception to that trend, Pittsburgh entered a Saturday night tilt…