FF Exclusive Interview With Eric Tangradi

Jesse Marshall | Interviews (Faceoff Factor Exclusives)

Monday June 29, 2009

I had a chance to chat with the biggest forward in the Penguins system, Eric Tangradi. We talked about his wrist, his future with the team, and the physical aspect of his game. You don’t want to miss this.

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Prospect Profile: Simon Despres, Philip Samuelsson

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Monday June 29, 2009

There are a few new prospects in the Penguins system. Let’s start looking at a few of them, starting with Simon Despres and Philip Samuelsson.

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2009 NHL Mock Draft – Round 3 of 3

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Friday June 26, 2009

First two rounds are in the books, the Penguins have a big pick coming up at number #63. Check it out!

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Official Penguins 2009 Draft Wish List

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Friday June 26, 2009

Here are five players I hope the Penguins can nab when they take the podium tonight with the 30th overall pick.

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FF Mock Draft – Round 2 of 3.

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Thursday June 25, 2009

Round one is in the books, let’s press on and see what round 2 holds in store.

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Faceoff-Factor 2009 Mock Draft - Part 1 of 3

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Wednesday June 24, 2009

Mike Farkas, Alex Kirshner and I are back at it with some more draft content. Today we feature the first round of our three round mock draft. Stop by to see where we all agree, where we’re all off the board, and who has the Islanders shocking the world with the first overall selection!

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FF's Official 2009 NHL Entry Draft Top 30

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Tuesday June 23, 2009

All our season’s scouting comes to fruition as we unveil our official top 30 draft eligible prospects for 2009.

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Defensemen And The Draft

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Thursday June 18, 2009

A quick look at a few talented defensemen that could be available when the Penguins select at #30.

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News Flash To Kris Draper: You Lost

Jesse Marshall | National Hockey League

Wednesday June 17, 2009

And just like Sidney Crosby did the year prior, you should wait for the champions to finish celebrating before you bolt for the dressing room.

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End Of Season Thank You’s

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday June 16, 2009

We’ll be here posting draft and free agency content all summer, but we wanted to wrap up an amazing year of hockey by thanking a ton of people that helped this site grow. Namely, you guys. The readers and fans of FF.

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One More Time.

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Friday June 12, 2009

Win or lose, this is the final game of the 2008-2009 season. Batten down the hatches and hold on for dear life.

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Guerin Has Silenced His Critics

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday June 11, 2009

The response from the majority of Penguin fans upon the acquisition of Bill Guerin at the trade deadline was less than positive. Since then, he’s become an integral part of the top line, and could see more time in Pittsburgh beyond this year.

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The Final Game Of The Season

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday June 10, 2009

Is a game seven. And it’s for the Stanley Cup. Recap of last night’s action as well as a little history lesson located inside.

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Tonight Is A Night For Superstars

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday June 9, 2009

And the Penguins have two of the best. Staring down the barrel of elimination, Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin will have to rise to the occasion.

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Live To Fight Another Day

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday June 3, 2009

Like last year, the Penguins are presented with an opportunity to take this series back to Detroit tied at two. News and notes from Game 3 inside.

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One Piece At A Time

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday June 1, 2009

It isn’t just a Johnny Cash song. It’s the way the Penguins can come back and even this series at home.

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Stanley Cup Final's Roundtable Discussion

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Friday May 29, 2009

We asked the best hockey minds in the Pittsburgh blog community to key on one factor that has to sway in the Penguins favor in order to win the series. Check out the many responses inside and feel free to add your own!

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Looking Towards The Draft

Jesse Marshall | NHL Entry Draft

Wednesday May 20, 2009

The Penguins potential draft position has changed dramatically since the trade deadline. Let’s take a look at a few names that could be available in the 26-30 spots.

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Kudos To Miro

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday May 20, 2009

Satan’s return to the score sheet couldn’t have come at a better time.

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What Will Sidney Crosby Do Next?

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday May 18, 2009

Coming into tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes, I don’t find myself trembling in front of Cam Ward; I’m simply waiting for the next chapter in the Crosby Show.

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Capping Off The Series

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday May 14, 2009

Some quick thoughts on the Penguins stellar comeback from a 2-0 deficit against the Washington Capitals.

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Welcome To Game Seven

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday May 12, 2009

After battling back from an 0-2 deficit to take the series lead, the Penguins squandered a chance to end the series on home ice. We now move on to a Wednesday night Game 7, one of the greatest spectacles in all of sports.

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How To Start An Avalanche

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday May 7, 2009

The Penguins win in what could be considered the most one-sided OT victory of all time. Are the flood gates ready to burst?

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Ovechkin Guarantees Sweep?

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday May 6, 2009

Ovechkin just gave the Penguins some serious bulletin board material, not that they need it.

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Crosby Will Need Help To Even Series

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday May 5, 2009

If you’re proclaiming that the series is over and the Penguins have no chance, you can stop reading here. If you’re a believer that the Penguins can even this thing up, step inside and we’ll talk about what has to happen in order for that to occur.

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Marshall Madness: Champion Crowned

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday May 4, 2009

Who has emerged as the FF reader proclaimed second best player in Penguin history?

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Mental Errors Are Unacceptable.

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Saturday May 2, 2009

The Penguins performance in Game 1 against the Capitals was the performance you’d expect from a team that is playing it’s first pre-season game. Mental errors are inexcusable right now.

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Penguins Roundtable: Conference Semi-Finals

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Friday May 1, 2009

Our collection from minds around the Pittsburgh hockey scene have gathered again to tell you what the Penguins need to do to beat the Capitals. Check it out!

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Phonetics is Phun!

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday April 30, 2009

A message to the moderators of Philly Phaithful: don’t pursue a career in fashion design. It’s definitely not your thing. However, I heard the local country club is in need of some good caddies! Check inside for details

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Seven Come Eleven

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday April 29, 2009

It’s the term Stan Savran used when the Pittsburgh Penguins met the Capitals an unprecedented 7th time during their 11 year playoff run from 1990 to 2001. The Penguins went 6-1 during those meetings. Beating the Capitals in the playoffs was a rite of spring. Let’s relive that journey and take a trip down memory lane.

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The Penguins Aren't Playing Playoff Hockey

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Friday April 24, 2009

Where is the desperation and tenacity?

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Disturbing Trend Needs To Be Reversed

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday April 21, 2009

Philadelphia’s play has drastically improved since the Penguins Game 1 victory at Mellon Arena. As the Flyers make the games more competitive, one disturbing trend has shown up on the stat sheet. Dan Bylsma certainly won’t be pleased about it, either. Check inside to find out how the Penguins can come within a game of closing this series out tonight in Philly. The proof is in the pudding.

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Penguins Roundtable – Playoff Edition

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday April 15, 2009

I asked some of the finest minds in Pittsburgh hockey what the key to beating the Flyers in this series will be. Step inside to see what they came up with.

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Penguins, Flyers Could Come Down To The Last Detail

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday April 13, 2009

The Penguins/Flyers series has been analyzed to death already. I was trying to map out all the important points in this series and there are just so many to cover. Step inside for what I believe to be the key points for this series and feel free to add your own

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Tangradi Nets Four – Bulls Win

Jesse Marshall | Amateur Hockey (Juniors/NCAA)

Wednesday April 8, 2009

Penguins prospect Eric Tangradi had a monster game for Belleville last night where he netted four goals and added an assist in a 5-2 Belleville victory. Video inside.

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The Third Time's The Charm?

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday April 8, 2009

Just how valuable is the Cup experience on the Penguins roster? It could be the difference between champagne and golf

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Marshall Madness: Elite Eight

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday April 7, 2009

It’s down to the Elite Eight, and you have the power to influence who will advance to the Final Four in the tournament for the best Pittsburgh Penguin in team history.

Polls close Friday, April 10.

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Gonchar: The Year That Could Have Been

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Friday April 3, 2009

Sergei Gonchar wasted no time in finding the score sheet since returning from injury. What would the year have held for Gonchar had he not gotten hurt?

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Marshall Madness Round 2: Ray Shero Bracket Results

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday April 2, 2009

Round two voting has begun and will last until Monday, April 6!

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Marshall Madness Round 2: Baz Bastien Bracket Results

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday April 2, 2009

Round two voting has begun and will last until Monday, April 6!

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