Pittsburgh Penguins: Time for Consistency, Results
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a much improved team since they fired former head coach Mike Johnston and promoted Mike Sullivan from their AHL affiliate in Wilkes-Barre. Sullivan has instilled a…
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Kris Letang: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Kris Letang is arguably a top-five defenseman in the NHL and without question one of the most dynamic blue-liners in hockey. He teeters the line of challenging for a Norris…
Mike Sullivan Bringing New Mindset to Penguins
We’re five games into the Mike Sullivan era in Pittsburgh and while the Penguins still have a lot of work to do, it’s looking more and more like Sullivan is…
Pittsburgh Penguins Experiencing Perfect Storm
The Pittsburgh Penguins, just hours after announcing that they’ve reassigned rookie Daniel Sprong to his junior team, lost their fifth straight contest. This time, the defeat came at the hands…
Phil Kessel: He Is Who We Thought He Was
Phil Kessel and the Penguins are off to what is arguably the most disappointing start for this franchise over the last decade. A roster packed with superstars and dynamic scorers can’t…
Pittsburgh Penguins: This Isn’t About Chemistry
As we approached the 2015-16 season, my expectations for the Pittsburgh Penguins were simple. I thought we’d see a team that started slow while figuring out this roster and steady…
Metro Division By the Numbers: December Edition
After some good reception on the November edition of Metro Division By the Numbers, I’m happy to bring December’s edition. Once again, I caution the numbers are light. Stay with…
Penguins Already Facing Adversity Under Sullivan
“Adversity does not build character, it reveals it” – James Lane Allen Just a few days into Mike Sullivan’s tenure as head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins, the team is already…
Penguins: Johnston Is Gone, So Are the Excuses
You could see it coming from miles away. The Pittsburgh Penguins needed a change and it started with the head coach position. In fact, I’m surprised that it took this…
Penguins Fire Mike Johnston, Mike Sullivan Takes Over
The Pittsburgh Penguins have fired coach Mike Johnston, the team announced on Saturday. Johnston’s assistant coach Gary Agnew was also relieved of his duties by Pens GM Jim Rutherford. The…
New York Rangers Power Play: Blackout in the Big Apple
New York City has certainly seen its share of power outages over the years. The city lost power for two days in 1977, resulting in massive rioting and looting. More…