Dear Brendan Shanahan…… Justin Glock | April 20, 2012 Dear Brendan Shanahan, You have an extremely difficult job. I would not want to be in your shoes. As head of the NHL Department of Player Safety, you have the…
Dear Dan Bylsma…….. Justin Glock | March 29, 2012 Dear Dan Bylsma, Your Pittsburgh Penguins were on a roll and looking like the team to beat in the Eastern Conference. You had the best line in the NHL with…
The Penguins and Defense? Justin Glock | February 25, 2012 The Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager, Ray Shero, gets an adrenaline rush around the trade deadline. This time of year is like a holiday for Shero. He relishes the opportunity to…
Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Deadline: The Pieces Mike Colligan | February 16, 2012 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.
Caps Alex Ovechkin Suspended Three Games — Fair, Foul, or What’s the Real Issue? Angie Lewis | January 23, 2012 Per Bob McKenzie, it has been announced Monday evening that Alex Ovechkin will be suspended for three games for a hit he delivered on Zybnek Michalek. Ovechkin will surrender $154,677.75 (via…
Penguins Playbook: Pens Still Adjusting To Defensive System Mike Colligan | October 11, 2011 The Pittsburgh Penguins were fairly happy with the result of their three-game Western Canada road swing (Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton).
Reflections on Draft Weekend for the Pittsburgh Penguins Mike Colligan | June 26, 2011 Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager Ray Shero makes it a point to touch base with the other 29 GM’s around the league at least once a month. Not all executives are…
Simon Despres’ Performance on World Stage 2011 Mike Colligan | May 30, 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…
Is James Neal the Real Deal? Mike Colligan | April 20, 2011 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.
Penguins Blueprint: Hossa to Hamhuis – The Evolution of Ray Shero Mike Colligan | March 18, 2011 Ask anyone what trade was instrumental in the Penguins 2007-08 Stanley Cup Finals appearance and they’ll immediately point to Hossa. If Ray Shero’s team returns to the Finals over the next few seasons, the key trade might be one involving a player who never appeared in a Penguins jersey: Dan Hamhuis.
Penguins Blueprint: Commitment to the Core Mike Colligan | March 15, 2011 If the Penguins continue to have success in coming seasons GM Ray Shero will be forced to get creative and find ways to keep his talented group of stars together. However, the idea of signing Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin for the rest of their careers isn’t an option he’s considering right now.
Fleury, Blooming into MVP Performer Justin Glock | March 7, 2011 How people in the city of Pittsburgh constantly bash Marc-Andre Fleury on popular Pittsburgh sports talk shows, like Mark Madden’s popular show on 105.9 WXDX, is beyond my comprehension. To…