Penguins Kunitz Thrives in New Role
Back in mid-January, I suggested in one of my follow-up comments that the Penguins consider moving Chris Kunitz at the…
Can Penguins Repeat Perfect Storm?
I always welcome the NHL All-Star break. It gives me a chance catch my breath. To pause and reflect on…
Penguins Top Line Shines
With the Penguins taking on the Bruins and the Steelers challenging the Patriots for a Super Bowl berth, it was…
Penguins Update: Adversity Arrives in the ‘Burgh
It’s hard to decide who looked more morose. Never one to hide his emotions, Mike Sullivan did a slow, sullen…
Are the Penguins Playoff-Ready?
Not long ago the Penguins were the hottest team in the National Hockey League. Toast of the ‘Burgh. Winners of…
Penguins Ink Maatta to Six-Year Pact
The Penguins signed defenseman Olli Maatta to a six-year contract extension yesterday. The $24.5-million deal, which starts next season, will…
Penguins Come Alive with Sullivan
There must’ve been times early in his tenure as Penguins coach when Mike Sullivan wondered what he’d gotten himself into.…
Penguins Primed for a Freefall
The disintegration of our Pittsburgh Penguins has begun. By my unofficial time table, a season or two early. It isn’t…