by Angie Carducci | Feb 24, 2018 | Homepage, Inside Hockey, Pittsburgh Penguins
Jim Rutherford got his third-line center. And he’s just as surprised as anyone that he made it work. “I’ve been asked by different people are we in on [Derick] Brassard, and the answer’s always been no, because we really didn’t think we...
by Angie Carducci | Jan 21, 2018 | Homepage, Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins are almost starting to look like the Penguins again. Pittsburgh has gotten off to a 6-3 start on the new year. And, as you might expect with their high-powered lineup, they’re filling the net while doing it. Their 31 goals are tied for second since Jan....
by Bob Fina | Jan 3, 2018 | Philadelphia Flyers, Photo Galleries, Pittsburgh Penguins
The visiting Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers by a score of 5-1 during regulation. Three Star Selections: 1st Ryan Reaves (#75 PIT) 2nd Tom Kuhnhackl (#34 PIT) 3rd Jamie Oleksiak (#6 PIT)
by Angie Carducci | Sep 17, 2017 | Homepage, Pittsburgh Penguins
“Enforcer” isn’t exactly an in-demand job description in today’s NHL. A few years back, the small group of players whose primary skill set involved their ability to intimidate and their heavy fists began to exit the league. Some are still carving out hockey careers in...
by Angie Carducci | Sep 15, 2017 | Homepage, Pittsburgh Penguins
The 2017 Stanley Cup champions paid a price for their success. Unlike the 2016 Penguins, who managed to bring back nearly the exact same roster to defend their title, this year’s club will have a decidedly different look. Gone are their third- and fourth-line centers,...
