The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have defied the odds and proven that nothing is impossible. With a 5-0 shutout win over the Providence Bruins, the Penguins stamped their ticket to the Eastern Conference Semifinal after rallying back from a 0-3 series deficit. The club became the only team in the American Hockey League (AHL) to achieve the feat and win the deciding ... Read More »
The boys in black are at it again! Following an electrifying opening round of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the focus of the Pittsburgh Penguins (36-12-0) abruptly sharpens as the seventh-seeded Ottawa Senators (25-17-6) wait in the wings. The two clubs have met three times in the regular season, with the Penguins winning all three matchups. For the Penguins, the ... Read More »
If the Stanley Cup Playoffs have taught us anything, its to never underestimate an underdog. The eighth-seeded New York Islanders have clung to this message, making it the team’s mantra as they battle the top-seeded Pittsburgh Penguins in the opening round of the postseason. The series is tied at 2-2, albeit not the elimination situation the Penguins were hoping for, ... Read More »
In 2009, Marc-Andre Fleury was on top of the world. Fleury was finally a Stanley Cup champion, having backstopped the Pittsburgh Penguins to their 1st Stanley Cup championship since 1992. At this point in his career, he owned a 111-85-26 record with a 2.87 GAA, .906 SV%, and 15 shutouts in the regular season. While those numbers may not seem ... Read More »
For the Pittsburgh Penguins, the new kids own the block. The club’s newest faces are leading the charge against the New York Islanders in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Penguins, besting their Atlantic Division rival Wednesday night with a final tally of 5-0, are the offensive juggernaut of the Eastern Conference. Despite the absence of captain Sidney Crosby, who ... Read More »
As preparations begin for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Penguins eagerly await the challenges ahead. A quiet anticipation blankets the Steel City and the Penguins faithful hope for a long post-season run. Memories of the 2012 postseason—which saw tempers flare between the Penguins and bitter Atlantic division foe the Philadelphia Flyers—fuels the team to play harder, skate faster, and remain ... Read More »
Sidney Crosby is mounting a convincing case for the Dapper Dan Award. Since its conception in 1936, Dapper Dan Charities have honored countless athletes in Western Pennsylvania. The organization began an annual tradition of “Sportsman of the Year” in 1939, recognizing excellence in athletics and involvement in charitable causes in Pittsburgh. A win this year would mark a Dapper Dan ... Read More »
We’re down to our last player in the Living Legends segment. We’ve looked at some phenomenal players so far, ranging from great goal scorers (Alex Ovechkin, Steven Stamkos), to great playmakers (Sidney Crosby, Pavel Datsyuk), to players of great size and strength (Jaromir Jagr, Jarome Iginla). The last player on our list combines all three of those attributes. That’s why ... Read More »
At the Consol Energy Center, it is business as usual. Players file into the arena for morning practice while Dana Heinze gingerly hangs jerseys in each stall. It is almost picture perfect—but one important piece of the puzzle is missing. That piece is the incomparable Sidney Crosby. Sidelined indefinitely after sustaining a broken jaw from a thundering slap shot ... Read More »
The Pittsburgh Penguins made one final move on the trade deadline, adding forward Jussi Jokinen from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a conditional sixth or seventh round pick. Carolina will also absorb an undisclosed amount of Jokinen’s $3M salary. The condition on the draft pick was also not announced but it is expected to be related to how far ... Read More »
In a weird turn of events last night, Jarome Iginla is officially a Pittsburgh Penguin and reunited with Team Canada teammates Sidney Crosby and recently acquired Brenden Morrow. After 16 years of service to the Calgary Flames, the longtime Flames captain needed a change of scenery, so he chose Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. In return, the Flames acquired ... Read More »
With the battle of Pennsylvania set to take place in mere hours, the Pittsburgh Penguins are making headlines. The club’s stellar skill and grit is not the focus—rather general manager Ray Shero’s intent to secure Brenden Morrow is the hot topic. It was reported that a deal between the Penguins and Dallas Stars was a go, pending the waiving of ... Read More »
The sensational Pittsburgh Penguins won their eleventh consecutive game with a 4-2 triumph over the New York Islanders. While the result may fail to shock, the path to success was unforeseen. “We’re just finding ways to win right now,” Brandon Sutter said. “I think we want to keep playing the way we are. We don’t really want to change much. ... Read More »
Orpik’s New Accessory: Penguins gritty blueliner Brooks Orpik has made a slight modification to his on ice attire: a visor. After surveying recent injuries around the league—most notably, an eye injury that has afflicted Marc Staal—Orpik, 32, has opted for the added protection. Orpik wore the visor at Penguins morning practice in Toronto and during the 3-1 win over the ... Read More »
Today we’ll continue our Living Legends segment with a player that is loved by few, hated by many, but a player that all can agree is incredibly talented. Today we look at the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby. Since the age of 7, Crosby has been garnering significant media attention. Entering the NHL draft in 2005, you heard comparisons to Wayne ... Read More »
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