Phil Kessel a Hidden Gem
Phil Kessel has not missed a game since returning from shoulder surgery in 2009. He spent six years wasting away as a part of the continually disappointing Toronto Maple Leafs…
Nick Spaling
Patric Hornqvist Deserves Criticism; Should Not Be Traded
The date was June 27, 2014 and many of you may know it as the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. That date is also very important in the recent history of…
Trade Analysis: Todd Bertuzzi
Todd Bertuzzi’s legacy in the NHL is an interesting one. The 6-foot-3 winger from Ontario was drafted in the 1st round by the New York Islanders in 1993, but never…
A Look Back: The Neal – Hornqvist Deal
View image | gettyimages.com Last season was the first one James Neal and Patric Hornqvist spent with their new teams. On June 27th, 2014, Neal was traded to Nashville for Hornqvist…
How Will the Penguins Acquire a First Round Draft Pick?
I’d like to open with a brief introduction as this is my first article as a Pittsburgh Penguins contributor for The Hockey Writers. I most recently wrote for Pens Labyrinth and various…
Jim Rutherford “Wins” the Daniel Winnik Sweepstakes
Prior to their contest Wednesday night against division rivals, the Washington Capitals, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Toronto Maple Leaf forward Daniel Winnik in exchange for Zach Sill, a 2015 fourth-round…
And The Most “Impactful” Addition to the Penguins Is…
A few weeks ago I wrote on reasons why the Penguins will be thankful despite all of their health concerns. Well, since that article Kris Letang, Chris Kunitz, Patric Hornqvist,…
With Pascal Dupuis Out, Who Steps Up For The Penguins?
Pascal Dupuis Out For Six Months It was announced today that Pascal Dupuis would be out of action for a minimum of six months with a blood clot in his…
The Pittsburgh Penguins New “The Third Line”
A Brief Recap At one point in time in recent Pittsburgh Penguins’ history, the combination of Sidney Crosby and Chris Kunitz was not the favorite line in Pittsburgh. Nor was…
Hockey News: 9 Million for Subban; Playoff-Bound Maple Leafs
One for the advanced stats crowd: [Fire and Ice] Another for those who feel Nick Spaling is overpaid. [Pensblog] Speaking of overpaid, P.K got his new contract. [Global News] No,…
James Neal: The Producer, The Man
The Real Deal no longer resides in Pittsburgh. James Neal was dealt to the Nashville Predators on Friday night during the annual NHL Entry Draft in Philadelphia. In return, the…
Predators Make The Right Deal Acquiring James Neal
The Nashville Predators have acquired their long-awaited top-6 forward. In a draft day deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Predators traded Patric Hornqvist and Nick Spaling for James Neal. Nashville GM…