Simon Despres’ Performance on World Stage 2011
Pittsburgh Penguins Assistant GM Jason Botterill says there’s one question that he and the team’s front office always ask when evaluating a player: “Have they played in big games?” Next…
James Neal
Time for Penguins to Risk Change and Invest in Talent
Listening to local sports radio the day after the Penguins lost another game seven at home, it was clear that Pittsburgh’s fans were in self-righteous midseason form. A few calls…
Is James Neal the Real Deal?
If Pittsburgh blows a 2-1 series lead and Neal can’t find the back of the net, he won’t be able to sidestep comparisons to last year’s deadline-dud Alexei Ponikarovsky.
Pens Playoff Problems, What’s the Resolution?
PITTSBURGH-As the Pittsburgh Penguins stride into the playoffs, let’s be realistic about their chances. They have no shot to come close to a Stanley Cup unless Sidney Crosby shows up…
Penguins trade Goligoski to Dallas for James Neal
The long-awaited trade deadline move by Penguins GM Ray Shero finally happened Monday afternoon as the team sent defenseman Alex Goligoski to Dallas for James Neal and Matt Niskanen.
NHL’s New Breed of Power Forwards
Has the “power forward” taken on a new meaning in the post-lockout National Hockey League?
Why Haven’t Bobby Ryan and James Neal Received Offer Sheets?
As we head into August, the heavy lifting has been done for many NHL teams. General managers and staff head on vacation for a little rest before the start of…