The Crosby Ovechkin file: facts and a little fiction
Crosby Ovechkin – a match made in the media labs Here is video diary of the Crosby Ovechkin story. Hope you enjoy. Like CNN going on for hours on end…
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Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Deadline Gameplan 2010
By Mike Colligan Sidney Crosby scored his 40th, 41st, and 42nd goals over the weekend, pulling him into a tie with Alexander Ovechkin in the race for the Rocket Richard…
Book Review: HockeyNomics by Darcy Norman
Amazon Link (Affiliate Link, THW gets a small commission) Amazon Link (non-Affiliate link) First there was Freakonomics. Then there was Super Freakonomics. Now there’s HockeyNomics! Economics (“the science of dealing…
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers: The Best Rivalry in the NHL Today?
The boos rain down from the orange-clad stands of the Wachovia Center. Sidney Crosby stands at center ice with the puck on his stick. As he skates forward, the crowd’s…
The Pittsburgh Penguins Team of the 2000s
The 2000s have been an up-and-down decade for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Today we look at the best players to suit up for the Penguins over the last decade and name the “Team of the 2000s.”
Why The Pittsburgh Penguins Will (and Won’t) Repeat
While it’s impossible to accurately predict what will happen this season, here is a list of five reasons why the Pittsburgh Penguins won’t repeat as champions next year, followed by a list of five reasons why they will.
The Hockey Writers 2009-10 Preview: Atlantic Division
A preview of the Atlantic Division, complete with links and knowledge to keep you in the know!
Overlooked and Underrated: Chris Thorburn
What is more significant in the working world: a job that pays well or one that simply makes you happy? Usually, it’s the second option that is preferred albeit a…
One-On-One With Shawn McEachern
Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Ron Francis, Bryan Trottier and Larry Murphy were an imperious offense together. Add Tom Barrasso, Kevin Stevens, Ulf Samuelsson and Rick Tocchet. You’ve got yourself a…
Was Sid out-of-line?
History was made Friday night when Sidney Crosby became the youngest captain in National Hockey League history to hoist the Stanley Cup. Yet, days later, it is what Crosby didn’t…
The Pittsburgh Penguins: 2009 Stanley Cup Champions
The Pittsburgh Penguins are your 2009 Stanley Cup Champions. The team that lost Hossa, Malone, Roberts, Hall, Laraque and Ruutu over the summer. The team that played half of the…
Q & A With Jason Woolley
Jason Woolley had experienced much success before entering the NHL. After highly impressing with the Michigan State Spartans, the defenseman joined Canada’s National Team and helped his country earn a…