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What We Have Here…

Chaiwoman — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:08:25 +0000

Categories: Analysis, Features, Opinion, Previews

Tags: Alex Kovalev, Ben Lovejoy, Brooks Orpik, Chris Conner, Chris Kunitz, Dan Bylsma, Deryk Engelland, Dwayne Roloson, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Eric Tangradi, Game 6, Game 7, James Neal, Jay Caulfield, Jordan Staal, Kris Letang, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mark Letestu, Mark Madden, Matt Niskanen, Paul Martin, Pittsburgh Penguins, Root Sports, Ryan Malone, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vincent Lecavalier, Zbynek Michalek

In the wake of a stunning Game 6 and on the brink of a decisive Game 7, this is familiar territory. The Penguins have never done anything the easy way. They impress with brilliance and solid focused play on one night and fall apart the next, and just when you think they are sunk, they...

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A Tale of Two Teams

Chaiwoman — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:12:00 +0000

Categories: Analysis, Features, Highlights, Opinion, Previews

Tags: Alex Kovalev, Arron Asham, Ben Lovejoy, Bolts, Brooks Orpik, Chris Conner, Chris Kunitz, Consol Energy Center, Craig Adams, Dan Bylsma, Dustin Jeffrey, Dwayne Roloson, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Eric Brewer, Eric Tangradi, Guy Boucher, James Neal, Jordan Staal, Kris Letang, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mark Madden, Matt Niskanen, Max Talbot, Mike Rupp, Pascal Dupuis, Paul Martin, Pavel Kubina, Pittsburgh Penguins, Power Play, Ryan Malone, Simon Gagne, Stan Savran, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Steve Downie, Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tyler Kennedy, Victor Hedman, Vincent Lecavalier, Zbynek Michalek

It was the best of teams…It was the worst of teams. Both were the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 and then Game 2 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Best of Teams On April 13, a play-off seasoned Pittsburgh team skated with authority and precision, an unrelenting...

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A Date with Destiny

Chaiwoman — Sat, 30 May 2009 19:06:18 +0000

Categories: Features, News Digest, Opinion

Tags: AHL, Alex Goligoski, Alexander Ovechkin, Bill Guerin, Brooks Orpik, Chris Kunitz, Craig Adams, Dan Bylsma, Detroit Red Wings, Eric Goddard, Eric Staal, Evgeni Malkin, Gary Roberts, Hal Gill, Jordan Staal, Kris Letang, Marc-Andre Fleury, Marian Hossa, Mark Eaton, Mark Madden, Matt Cooke, Maxime Talbot, Mike Zigomanis, Miroslav Satan, Pascal Depuis, Paul Bissonnette, Petr Sykora, Philippe Boucher, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ray Shero, Rob Scuderi, Ruslan Fedotenko, Ryan Malone, Sergei Gonchar, Stanley Cup Finals 2008, Stanley Cup Finals 2009, Sudney Crosby, Tyler Kennedy

Hearken back… Stanley Cup Finals (2008)… The Pittsburgh Penguins found themselves like Cinderella at the ball, in the Stanley Cup Finals facing the storied and formidable Detroit Red Wings. For me, it might as well have been USA versus USSR in the 1980 Olympics, it was that gut-wrenching. We all felt the overwhelming crush of...

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The Hockey Gods Must Be Crazy

Chaiwoman — Wed, 13 May 2009 03:33:05 +0000

Categories: Analysis, Features, Highlights, News Digest, Opinion

Tags: Alex Goligoski, Alexander Ovechkin, Bill Guerin, Chris Kunitz, Craig Adams, Dan Bylsma, David Steckel, Eastern Conference Semifinals, Evgeni Malkin, Game 5, Game 6, Game 7, Hockey Gods, Jordan Staal, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mark Madden, Matt Cooke, Maxime Talbot, Miroslav Satan, Pascal Depuis, Philippe Boucher, Pittsburgh Penguins, Rob Rossi, Ruslan Fedotenko, Ryan Malone, Sergei Gonchar, Sidney Crosby, Simeon Varlamov, Tom Poti, Tyler Kennedy, Washington Capitals

Like gambling junkies sitting at the one-armed bandits in Vegas, the Hockey Gods simply had to go just one more time. They were unable to let the arguably frenetic series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals end in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. If Game 5 had been weird enough as Tom...

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Penguins Limp Towards Free Agency

Paul — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:49:24 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Brooks Orpik, Draft, Evgeni Malkin, Free Agency, Marc-Andre Fleury, Marian Hossa, Off-Season, Pittsburgh Penguins, Player Contracts, Ryan Malone, Salary Cap, Trade

With just a few days to go before the July 1st opening of the free agency market, the Penguins have so far failed to complete any of their post-season priorities. It was no secret that the Penguins wanted to lock up a long-term deal with Marian Hossa, re-sign Brooks Orpik, and tender a trade prior...

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Off-Season Contract Activities Heating Up

Paul — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:05:46 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Brooks Orpik, Evgeni Malkin, Marc-Andre Fleury, Marian Hossa, Off-Season, Pittsbrugh Penguins, Player Contracts, Ryan Malone

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a lot of work to do in the off-season to attempt to keep their core team together with the constraints of the salary cap as 12-players head to unrestricted free agency in a little over two weeks on July 1st. This week, Ray Shero started to set the table by prioritizing...

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Penguins Beat Detroit in Triple-Overtime Thriller!

Paul — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:07:09 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Adam Hall, Detroit Red Wings, Game Recap, Injury, Marc-Andre Fleury, Marian Hossa, Max Talbot, Penguins Win, Petr Sykora, Pittsburgh Penguins, Playoffs, Ryan Malone, Sergei Gonchar, Sidney Crosby, Stanley Cup, Video

With less than a minute to go in regulation, it looked like the Stanley Cup would be skated around the rink inside of Joe Louis Arena. The Detroit Red Wings had posted a come from behind rally and scored 2-goals in the 3rd period to put them 1-goal ahead of the Pittsburgh Penguins (3-2). But...

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Stanley Cup Finals Preview – Penguins vs Red Wings

Paul — Fri, 23 May 2008 03:56:40 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Chris Osgood, Detroit Red Wings, Evgeni Malkin, Henrik Zetterberg, Jarkko Ruutu, Jordan Staal, Marc-Andre Fleury, Marian Hossa, Pavel Datsyuk, Petr Sykora, Pittsburgh Penguins, Playoffs, Ryan Malone, Sergei Gonchar, Series Preview, Sidney Crosby, Stanley Cup

This is it! The 2008 Stanley Cup Finals will commence Saturday night at Joe Louis Arena as the Eastern Conference Champion Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Western Conference Champion Detroit Red Wings. Finishing #1 in the league during the regular season with 115 points, Detroit has the home ice advantage over the #4 Penguins, who finished...

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Penguins Shutout Flyers 6-0 and Advance to Stanley Cup Finals!

Paul — Mon, 19 May 2008 00:05:10 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Evgeni Malkin, Jordan Staal, Marc-Andre Fleury, Marian Hossa, Pascal Dupuis, Penguins Win, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Playoffs, Ryan Malone, Sidney Crosby

The Pittsburgh Penguins are the 2008 Eastern Conference Champions after decisively beating the Philadelphia Flyers 6-0 in game 5 on Sunday. The Penguins maintained their perfect post-season home record. In fact, the Penguins have won their last 16 home games, a streak that has been intact since February 24th. Marc-Andre Fluery posted his league-leading 3rd post-season shutout...

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Penguins Take Game 3, Sweep in Sight

Paul — Wed, 14 May 2008 03:12:03 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Evgeni Malkin, Marc-Andre Fleury, Marian Hossa, Penguins Win, Petr Sykora, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Playoffs, Ryan Malone, Ryan Whitney, Sidney Crosby, Video

The Pittsburgh Penguins moved one game closer to a sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night as they won Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals by a score of 4-1. Marian Hossa continued to prove his playoff worth by scoring his 7th and 8th post-season goals, including the game winner. Sidney Crosby picked...

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