Which Penguins Miss Out on the Cup? Andrew Forbes | June 12, 2017 After a shutout win in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves champions for the second year in a row – becoming just the second…
Should Penguins Ice 7 Defenders? Julia Stumbaugh | June 8, 2017 April 5 was a dark day for Pittsburgh Penguins fans. You probably remember it; that was the day it was announced that Kris Letang, core of the Penguins’ defense, irreplaceable…
Injuries Will Make the Penguins Stronger Dave Holcomb | February 27, 2017 As the cliche goes, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. That was certainly true for the 2015-16 Pittsburgh Penguins, and it could very well be the case again in 2017.…
The Struggle to Replace Schultz Julia Stumbaugh | February 23, 2017 The Pittsburgh Penguins’ Tuesday night matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes marked Justin Schultz’s third consecutive game-day absence. The defensive situation in Pittsburgh then worsened further when Trevor Daley left in the second period…
Last Chance for Derrick Pouliot? Joshua Crockett | January 7, 2017 Before the Penguins begin play in the new year, I thought now would be a good time to revisit Derrick Pouliot’s opportunity and play up to this point in the…
Penguins’ Depth Serving Them Well Mike Necciai | December 28, 2016 Once upon a time, the Pittsburgh Penguins were a team decimated by injuries to key players. Having to get by without the likes of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin or Kris…
Buffalo Sabres UFA Rundown Tim Olewniczak | June 21, 2016 The Buffalo Sabres will continue to transform in the coming weeks in preparation for the 2016-17 NHL season. The Sabres were an improved club in 2015-16 and have a lot…
Four Rochester Americans Worthy of a Call Up to the Buffalo Sabres Tim Olewniczak | November 30, 2014 After Sabres forward Drew Stafford left Friday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens, the Buffalo Sabres made a call up for Rochester Americans’ forward Tim Schaller. While he was a -1 in the…
California Kids Quietly Invading the NHL Ryan Pike | April 1, 2014 A quarter-century ago, hockey minds knew exactly where NHL talent would be found. Canada, Europe and, perhaps, the northeastern United States were the main proving grounds for talented players following…
Projecting the 2013-2014 Buffalo Sabres Defensive Corps Joseph Vito DeLuca | July 4, 2013 One thing that will never make any sense is grading a professional sports draft right after its completion, especially in hockey where it can sometimes take three to four years…