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Pittsburgh Penguins: Bounceback or Fall Flat Against Florida Panthers?
November 19th, 2011
The Pittsburgh Penguins are coming off what may be their worst performance of the season. That dark spot was a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday.For all the hub-bub about the passive 1-3-1 that the 'Ning play, one fact seems to be lost. When it is working ...
Pittsburgh Penguins: 6 Things to Watch For Against the Buffalo Sabres
October 15th, 2011
Thursday night the Pittsburgh Penguins dropped a tough one to the Washington Capitals. It was a very entertaining game to watch, especially with the Pens throwing 41 shots at Tomas Vokoun.Despite the loss, things are looking up for the Penguins. Evgeni Malkin returned to the lineup, Sidney Crosby has been ...
Pittsburgh Penguins: Top 8 Things to Watch Against the Calgary Flames
October 8th, 2011
The Pittsburgh Penguins opened their 2011-2012 season with a 4-3 shootout victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Their next game is in Calgary against the Flames.It is probably advantageous for a team to see their flaws early on in the hockey season. Both teams got a glimpse of areas where they can improve ...
Pittsburgh Penguins: Demolition of Civic Arena Sad but Necessary
September 30th, 2011
The legal opposition to the demolition of the Civic Arena ran out of chances and time recently. Much like a condemned prisoner, the historical home of the Pittsburgh Penguins has now begun its death march. Recent video shows the insides of the arena, which even at the five to 10 percent estimated ...
NHL Free Agents 2011: The 16 Biggest Winners of Free Agency so Far
August 12th, 2011
With around one month left until NHL training camps open, the 2011 Free Agency period is basically in the rear-view mirror. There are still a few names out there that will land with teams or finalize their deals with their current team, but for the most part, it is time ...
Pittsburgh Penguins: Can Simon Despres Beat out Matt Niskanen and Make the Team?
July 16th, 2011
On Saturday, July 16, the Penguins conclude their 2011 prospect development camp with a team scrimmage open to the public at Consol Energy Center. One of the focal points for many fans in attendance will be blossoming young defenseman Simon Despres. I had planned to discuss Despres before I left to ...