Humpday Hater Report 3-27-13

By Mike Wilson; Mar 27, 07:20 AM

Brian Gionta, Alex Ovechkin, Guy Boucher, offensive contracts, and a little trade recap talk – in this week’s Humpday Hater Report.

Quick Hits on the Morrow and Murray Deals

By Andrew Rothey; Mar 26, 10:09 AM

The trades fill needs, but they aren’t without risk.

Complimenting The Penguins

By Jesse Marshall; Mar 25, 08:06 PM

The moves Ray Shero made to acquire Douglas Murray and Brendan Morrow don’t define the Penguins, but they do quite a bit to highlight an already gritty roster.

Look Out Loretta

By Matt Paul; Mar 25, 02:01 PM

Loretta is my pet name for the NHL.

Pens Vs Flyer Grades

By Mike Adams; Mar 25, 09:06 AM

Go home, Flyers!!!

Penguins Acquire Brenden Morrow

By Brian Schaich; Mar 25, 12:03 AM

The search for a gritty veteran forward has ended. The Penguins swap Morrows, bringing in the former Dallas Stars captain as they gear up for a long playoff run.

Pens At Islanders Grades

By Mike Adams; Mar 23, 10:20 AM

A win is a win, I guess.

Under the Ray-dar

By Andrew Rothey; Mar 22, 06:05 AM

One rarely discussed player that just might fit the Pens needs at a cost they can bear.

NHL Trade Deadline Primer

By Michael Farkas; Mar 21, 11:35 AM

A quick glimpse at the NHL trade deadline to come, with names named and teams…teamed?

FF Telestrator: Penguins Sweep Capitals

By Jesse Marshall; Mar 20, 12:50 PM

Taking a look at the aggressiveness of the Penguins penalty-kill and a pretty poor play by the Capitals in the third period.

Pens Vs Caps Grades

By Mike Adams; Mar 20, 08:45 AM

A grinding win

Humpday Hater Report 3-20-13

By Mike Wilson; Mar 20, 07:08 AM

Achillies tendons, typos, the Tampa Bay Lightning, and realignment are all discussed in this week’s Humpday Hater Report.

Simon Despres is Not Alex Goligoski

By Andrew Rothey; Mar 20, 05:08 AM

Why the Pens should not trade their emerging young defenseman.

Forget the Point: Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will Collapse

By Justin Glock; Mar 19, 11:34 PM

Why the Pittsburgh Penguins defense is going to continue to collapse despite winning their past six games while surrendering six goals.

Matt Niskanen: Throwaway to Mainstay

By Jesse Marshall; Mar 18, 08:47 PM

They Penguins didn’t just upgrade their offense when they traded Alex Goligoski to the Dallas Stars for James Neal and Matt Niskanen.

Pens Vs Bruins Grades

By Mike Adams; Mar 18, 08:24 AM

Grades? What grades?

Kunitz Is Adapting His Game To Extend His Career

By Matt Paul; Mar 18, 05:52 AM

Chris Kunitz wasn’t even supposed to have an NHL career, and now he’s a key component on the NHL’s most prolific line.

Pens Vs Rangers Grades

By Mike Adams; Mar 17, 10:10 AM

The rare A+

Crosby Doesn't Need A Winger

By Matt Paul; Mar 16, 11:12 AM

The superstar center already has two players exceeding expectations on his wings.

Penguins Statistical Analysis Through 28 Games

By Jesse Marshall; Mar 15, 08:14 PM

Taking a look at where the Penguins stack up as a team and individually in our super-stats breakdown.