Keys to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ Hot Start
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have gotten off to one of the best starts in franchise history, as they are 6-0 to start the 2013-14 season. The Pens kicked things off by…
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Simon Despres: Arrested Development
Simon Despres could have helped the Penguins win a Stanley Cup. They never gave him a chance.
Making a Case for Dealing Kris Letang at this Year’s NHL Draft
Well, Ray Shero certainly didn’t waste any time getting a jump on what could be a difficult summer for the Pittsburgh GM. After extending Dan Bylsma’s contract earlier this week,…
Sixth Sense: Dan Bylsma Decision Could Cost Penguins Stanley Cup
Pittsburgh Penguins’ Head Coach Dan Bylsma has one more delicate decision to make in the playoffs that could make or break the Stanley Cup aspirations of his team. He needs…
Get out the Red Pens: Pittsburgh Penguins Player Grades
We are going to assign a grade to each player who plays on offense or defense for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Pens are in first place in the Eastern Conference. At…
Simon Despres and Robert Bortuzzo: Penguins Young Defense Stepping Up
Ray Shero has been stockpiling defensive prospects for years and his draft strategy may finally be paying off. After a few years of floating between the NHL and AHL, Robert…
Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Deadline: The Pieces
A look at the variables influencing the future of Paul Martin, prospects Eric Tangradi and Dustin Jeffrey, and the possibility GM Ray Shero could use his stockpile of draft picks to satisfy needs at the trade deadline.
Pondering the Pens: Shero May Be Forced to Deal
NHL General Managers, start your engines. The holiday roster freeze lifted at midnight on Dec. 27 and trade chatter is picking up. As we near the halfway point, executives around the league are either trying to salvage a lost season or plug holes in a playoff contender.
Pondering the Pens: Managing Simon Despres
Simon Despres, Pittsburgh’s 2009 first-round pick, had a successful NHL debut last night against Washington. Despres assisted on Chris Kunitz’s game-winning goal and looked confident after a few early mishaps.
Pittsburgh Penguins November Minor-League Update
The Pittsburgh Penguins are off to a strong start despite dealing with a number of big injuries once again this season. They’ve compiled a 9-3-3 record and sit atop the…
Pittsburgh Penguins Training Camp – Week 1 News and Notes
After two seasons, the Pittsburgh Penguins are an undefeated 6-0 in preseason play at the Consol Energy Center. Their flawless record will remain intact until at least next fall. Three…
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…