At the Quarter Pole, What Do We Know About These Pens?
The Pittsburgh Penguins eclipsed the quarter-point of their season this past week, on Thanksgiving Eve against the Toronto Maple Leafs. As they round turn one, I thought we might take…
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Is Rangers-Penguins Becoming the Metro’s Best Rivalry?
They say that familiarity breeds contempt. Since the end of April, the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers have met nine times, seven of those in the Eastern Conference Semifinals…
What Fleury’s Extension Really Means to the Penguins
Give Jim Rutherford credit. A few weeks ago the Pens’ new GM made a public statement that as long as he was around the Penguins, Marc-André Fleury would be also. Mission…
Maatta’s Tumor; The Penguins Blue Line
First things first: Hockey is a game. As it pertains to Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta, there are more important things in life right now. It was announced by GM Jim Rutherford…
Five Things I Think I Think About These New Penguins
In a new season following so much turmoil and turnover during the summer, it’s a little difficult to not get caught up in the hype surrounding the Pittsburgh Penguins and…
THW – Penguins Mailbag: Season Preview Edition
It’s finally here. The puck will drop on the 2014-2015 edition of the NHL season tonight, while the Pens will face off against the Western Conference – and Stanley Cup…
A Recap, and Welcome, Back to Hockey
No more Ray Shero and his masterful trades, or his inability to draft anyone other than defensemen. No more Dan Bylsma and his wide open style of play that lead…
Thoughts From Penguins Prospects Scrimmage
The Pittsburgh Penguins held their annual prospects development camp this past week, having begun on Tuesday. Saturday afternoon, they concluded with a scrimmage. I was able to attend the game,…
If the Pens Have Confused You, You’re Not Alone
I can’t help but wonder over the past month and a half, if Penguins’ GM Jim Rutherford even knows what year it is. Does he know that he’s the GM…
Penguins’ to Pursue At Least Four Players in Free Agency
The NHL’s annual free agent signing period opens today at 12PM eastern time. The Pittsburgh Penguins figure to continue the overhaul of this season’s roster by adding a few new…
James Neal: The Producer, The Man
The Real Deal no longer resides in Pittsburgh. James Neal was dealt to the Nashville Predators on Friday night during the annual NHL Entry Draft in Philadelphia. In return, the…
Mike Johnston Hired as New Penguins’ Head Coach
The Pittsburgh Penguins finally have someone that can call the shots from behind the bench. Mike Johnston, formerly of the WHL’s Portland Winterhawks (Canadian junior hockey) has been hired as…