When Ron Hextall was named General Manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins, it caught some people by surprise. Questions arose about if he was the perfect fit. Would he and President of Hockey Operations Brian Burke work well together? Would they make too many changes? Would they make any? With the regular season over for the
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At the beginning of the year, many NHL experts counted the Pittsburgh Penguins out, saying this would be the first time since the 2005-06 season they would miss the playoffs. Not only did the Penguins quiet the critics and make the postseason, but they finished first in what was looked at as the toughest division
56 games up, 56 games down, and it’s time for the best time of the year — playoff hockey. And while some divisions are awaiting teams to finish up their respective regular seasons, the MassMutual East Division has its matchups set. The second-seeded Washington Capitals will play host to the third-seeded Boston Bruins, while the
The Pittsburgh Penguins have punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a very impressive season. They are at the top of the MassMutual East Division heading into Monday night’s action and should have home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Still, there’s a level of uncertainty heading into the postseason. Here
The Pittsburgh Penguins are set for another postseason playoff run, ranked one point back of first place in the MassMutual East Division. After the injuries and adversity, the 2020-21 season may be one of the franchise’s most impressive campaigns. The team is close to being healthy at the perfect time, and head coach Mike Sullivan
After a rough loss in Buffalo, Pittsburgh Penguins fans could use a little cheering up. This season, they are 12-7-1 against teams in a playoff spot, with 25 points, tied for sixth league-wide with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Philadelphia Flyers. The Penguins rank at the top of their division against said competition, which is
In our final NHL rumors rundown before the NHL Trade Deadline, we’re going with a number of quick hits as the final hours wind down. Included is talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Dallas Stars, Anaheim Ducks, and Los Angeles Kings. Sabres Make Hall Trade
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is talk the Anaheim Ducks are reluctantly taking calls on defenseman Josh Manson ahead of the trade deadline. What is the ask? The Edmonton Oilers are open to re-signing one of their goaltenders, while the Toronto Maple Leafs are still taking stock of their goaltending situation. The St. Louis
Week 11 is in the books! Scoring across the league took a slight step back this week. 33 of the 51 games featured five or more goals in the contest, a four percent decrease. Furthermore, there were three more shutouts than last week, nine in total. Nevertheless, there was still a multitude of explosive offensive
In their first matchup of the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins and New Jersey Devils combined for 77 shots on goal. At that rate, the goaltenders are going to be tired, considering they play each other seven more times this season. Thursday’s affair started a touch differently as Devils’ starting netminder Mackenzie Blackwood was scratched 10
The Pittsburgh Penguins were defeated by the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, in what was a nasty affair between the two teams. From a questionable hit by Penguins forward Brandon Tanev to a stellar performance by Bruins rookie goaltender Daniel Vlader, this game had it all. Well, everything but a great performance from Penguins defenseman Marcus
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are contract negotiation issues between the Carolina Hurricanes and Dougie Hamilton. How big is the money difference? The Pittsburgh Penguins have lost a key forward and he’s out long-term and the Boston Bruins have not put Jake DeBrusk on the trade market… at least not yet. The Edmonton Oilers
These overtime games are getting exhausting for the Pittsburgh Penguins. They are like a student constantly asking for an extension on an assignment. Is it really that hard to win a game in regulation? Watching it is tiring, like the way players’ legs must feel postgame. The fight in this Penguins team is admirable, but
It’s the Bryan Rust show and everyone else is just skating in it. The underrated Pittsburgh Penguins winger has been red hot lately, scoring two goals and one assist against the Washington Capitals on Sunday to give the Penguins their second regulation win this season. The NHL recognized Rust’s dominance, awarding him the NHL’s Third
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are reports that Tony DeAngelo is getting a ton of interest from teams around the NHL. Does that mean the New York Rangers will be able to move the defenseman in the next couple of days? Meanwhile, Elliotte Friedman drops a few newsworthy notes regarding the Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are conflicting reports that Jim Rutherford resigned his position as general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins because the club squashed a trade he had in the works. Whether that’s true or not, what does seem clear is that there could be big changes for the organization if they’re not
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is news on the seriousness of Nick Robertson’s injury and how long the Toronto Maple Leafs will be without their young forward prospect. The Edmonton Oilers goalie carousel continues to turn as the results of the waiver claims roll in. Patrik Laine left the ice early today at the
It’s mid-January and the Pittsburgh Penguins are ready to drop the puck on the 2020-21 NHL season. The focus of the offseason was to improve the team’s speed and aim to get younger. To do that, some fan favorites had to be shipped away in order to acquire players with extra foot speed. Since there
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