Hockey News: Flames Fire Feaster; Thornton Suspension Looming Marcy Di Michele | December 12, 2013 Breaking news: The Calgary Flames have relived Jay Feaster of his duties as General Manager. [Flames.com] We present to you Martin Jones, another product of the Los Angeles Kings goalie…
The NHL’s Suspension System Is Broken Sean Sarcu | December 11, 2013 The NHL’s discipline system has been an abject failure with respect to intentional hits or blows to the head and their consequent punishment. I’ll be frank: Suspension lengths are far…
Settling the Debate: Thornton Hit Worse Than Neal Knee Justin Glock | December 11, 2013 The Shawn Thornton hit was much worse than the James Neal knee to Brad Marchand’s head. There isn’t a debate here people. Just because you love to bash the Pittsburgh…
The Character Assassination of Brooks Orpik Nick Vucic | December 9, 2013 “Boston’s Thornton chasing down Pittsburgh’s Orpik, a noted instigator who wouldn’t fight this time, and after Orpik had fallen to the ice, pummelling him with two solid punches. Just revolting.…
Hockey News: Violence in the NHL; Injuries for Everybody Marcy Di Michele | December 9, 2013 Zac Rinaldo is pretty happy about the Bruins/Penguins game because no one is really talking about this: [NESN] Dion Phaneuf decided to get in on the disciplinary hearing action. [Toronto…
Throw the Book at Shawn Thornton Mark Wallace Graham | December 8, 2013 Shawn Thornton has always been a passionate player and an intense one. He’s that kind of player that will defend his teammates at any cost. After last night’s game against…
Trade or Keep: Evaluating the Pittsburgh Penguins Defense Meesh Shanmugam | October 23, 2013 With three days in between their 9th and 10th games, the Pittsburgh Penguins have plenty of time to decide on their junior-eligible 19-year-old defenseman, Olli Maatta. Not only do the…
Why the Penguins Need to Keep Olli Maatta in Pittsburgh Sean Griffin | October 14, 2013 October 21. If it weren’t for Olli Maatta’s exemplary play during his brief taste of NHL action, that date would likely epitomize nothing more than an early season showdown between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Colorado Avalanche. …
Is Charlie Coyle Destined for Greatness? Tim Olewniczak | September 29, 2013 On June 24, 2011, forward Charlie Coyle was acquired by the Minnesota Wild along with Devin Setoguchi and a first round pick in exchange for a second round selection and veteran…
Who Should the Penguins Trade for Salary Cap Compliance? Meesh Shanmugam | July 31, 2013 During the 2013 season, General Manager Ray Shero and the Pittsburgh Penguins had their way with the salary cap to put together a supposed “Dream Team.” Adding Jarome Iginla, Brenden…
What is the Penguins’ Next Move? Mike Colligan | July 8, 2013 Penguins GM Ray Shero never expected to sign Rob Scuderi.
Will Penguins’ Collapse Cost them the Series? Sean Griffin | May 21, 2013 In an era consumed with Facebook, Twitter and hoards of media anxious to be the first to report, well, just about anything, it’s easy to get caught up in the moment and blow things…