Kasperi Kapanen’s Hat Trick is First Step in Breaking Out Nick Horwat | November 8, 2021 It should go without saying that the sport of hockey is never easy. It may seem simple when you watch professionals do it day in and day out, but it’s…
Penguins’ Keys for a Successful Opening Week Matt Grazel | October 12, 2021 The opening week of the 2021-22 NHL season has arrived, and the Pittsburgh Penguins begin their regular-season schedule against the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are coming off back-to-back Stanley Cup…
Penguins News & Rumors: Crosby, Guentzel & More Matt Grazel | October 11, 2021 Welcome to Pittsburgh Penguins News & Rumors, where the latest news surrounding the organization is on Sidney Crosby returning to practice after having wrist surgery. The Penguins’ star player was…
Penguins News & Rumors: Kapanen, Zucker & More Matt Grazel | September 30, 2021 Welcome to Pittsburgh Penguins News & Rumors, where we will look at the latest news surrounding the organization in the preseason and in training camp. The Penguins opened their exhibition…
Penguins’ Kasperi Kapanen Ready to Breakout in 2021-22 Shane Seney | September 28, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins’ head coach Mike Sullivan knows he has a wild card up his sleeve, and his name is Kasperi Kapanen. The speed-demon of a winger has shown since his…
5 Penguins That Could Play in the 2022 Beijing Olympics Nick Horwat | September 7, 2021 The waiting is over, and players from the National Hockey League are once again going to be participants in the Winter Olympics. Come February, the top players from across the…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Tavares, Kapanen & Conacher The Old Prof | August 28, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll share some recent news that John Tavares self-reported himself to be ready for the upcoming Maple Leafs’ training camp. …
Penguins’ Kapanen Primed for a Breakout Season After Difficult 2020-21 Wes Crosby | July 15, 2021 Kasperi Kapanen appeared shirtless during an introductory press conference after the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired him on Aug. 25. The 24-year-old forward had just been traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs,…
NHL Draft History – 22nd Pick Overall Alex Hobson | July 8, 2021 Welcome to a brand new series here at The Hockey Writers called “Road to the Draft.” In this series, our draft contributors will count down from 32nd overall all the…
Penguins Should Protect These 3 Key Players During Expansion Draft Nick Horwat | June 27, 2021 A new team joining the NHL means another Expansion Draft. Fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins know all too well the kind of change of fate and heartbreak an Expansion Draft…
Grading the New Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2020-21 Seasons Panagiotis Mavridis | June 5, 2021 This past season’s team was much different than what the Pittsburgh Penguins iced at the bubble for the 2019-20 playoffs. Former general manager Jim Rutherford shook up the roster mightily,…
Penguins Need Kapanen, McCann & Ceci to Step Up for Playoffs Shane Seney | April 29, 2021 The Pittsburgh Penguins are set for another postseason playoff run, ranked one point back of first place in the MassMutual East Division. After the injuries and adversity, the 2020-21 season…