Should Crosby Fight?

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday March 18, 2010

You read that correctly, I said Crosby, not Cooke.

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Penguins Game Day Tidbits

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday March 18, 2010

I’m working on a few things this afternoon, so my game preview has been abbreviated to mention a few notes of significance.

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Penguins' CEO Set To Retire

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday March 18, 2010

The Penguins today announced that team CEO Ken Sawyer will retire in August, making way for David Morehouse to step in.

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Vote For Orpik

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday March 18, 2010

Long considered a first round bust, Brooks Orpik has stepped into the spotlight over the last two seasons. Now you have a chance to show how the NHL’s fans really feel about the rugged blueliner.

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Problems In Penguinland

Mike Adams | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday March 18, 2010

The regularly scheduled edition of game grades has been canceled today due to illness.

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Tonight Is About Two Points

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday March 18, 2010

Forget the hype that Bruins announcer Jack Edwards is putting towards this game. The Bruins might be angry about Savard, but they’ll be more angry if this two points costs them a playoff spot because of goonery.

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That Was Embarrassing

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday March 17, 2010

Turnover. Breakaway. Goal.

Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

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A Sorry Season Series

Mike Adams | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday March 17, 2010

We are all well aware of the Pens’ total ineptitude against the Devils this season. They have yet to win a game in five tries against a team they lead by two points in the chase for the Atlantic Division title. They have been outscored 17-3. That’s just one of a series of incredibly ugly numbers against Lou’s Ruiners of Hockey.

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2009-10 Penguins Injury Chart

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday March 15, 2010

Stay up-to-date with the Penguins’ injuries and injury timelines.

Update: Godard could return to action versus Bruins, Malkin likely to return Saturday

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Penguins Results By Team

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday March 15, 2010

A complete look at the 2009-10 season schedule and the results of each game.

Update: Penguins fall to Devils 5-2

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The "Monster" Known As Cooke

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Friday March 12, 2010

As if no other player has made a dirty hit, Matt Cooke has become the talk of the NHL following his head-shot to Marc Savard Sunday.

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Cooke Disciplinary Hearing Scheduled For 12:30

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday March 10, 2010

TSN’s Bob McKenzie has been Tweeting this morning that Matt Cooke will meet his fate this afternoon.

Update: No suspension. Details inside

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Damned If He Does, Damned If He Doesn't

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday March 9, 2010

There’s an unfortunate circumstance that surrounds Sidney Crosby no matter what he does: it’s never right.

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You Be The Judge

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday March 8, 2010

Matt Cooke’s third period hit left Marc Savard motionless on the ice for minutes, yet didn’t result in a penalty. A suspension seems inevitable but is not definite. What do you think? Let’s us know inside!

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Ponikarovsky To Pittsburgh Finalized!

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday March 2, 2010

The trade has been approved by the NHL and is officially in the books!

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Is Penguins GM Shero Done Yet?

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday March 2, 2010

It’s difficult to think Ray Shero has any more magic up his sleeve, but stranger things have happened.

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Mueller to Pens a Real Possibility?

Zach Boslett | Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday March 2, 2010

Peter Mueller has struggled in the desert but there are rumblings around the NHL that he could be on his way to Pittsburgh.

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Leopold, Talbot Both In Lineup Tonight

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday March 2, 2010

The Penguins will ice a team tonight that features a new face on the blueline and a self-proclaimed “superstar” at center.

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Penguins Show Interest In Torres

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday March 1, 2010

Penguins general manager Ray Shero surely would like to improve his offense, and a scoring line net-front presence, such as Torres, would be an ideal addition.

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Gonchar Contract Talks Postponed

Zach Boslett | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday March 1, 2010

Sergei Gonchar and the Penguins have reached an impasse over the length and salary of the defenseman’s next contract. What’s next?

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Penguins Nab Leopold For A 2nd Rounder

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday March 1, 2010

The Penguins appear to have bolstered their defense with the addition of an experienced stay-at-home blueliner.

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Leading To The Trade Deadline

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday March 1, 2010

The Trade Deadline is Wednesday at 3:00 p.m., and inside, you’ll find a quick rundown of what you need to know about FF’s coverage, how the deadline works, and what might be on the horizon for the Pens.

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Penguins Express Interest In Hamhuis?

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday February 25, 2010

With the Pittsburgh Penguins apparently in the market for a defenseman, rumors have swirled regarding who might be the team’s top target.

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Scoring Winger Or Shutdown Center?

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday February 25, 2010

Should the Penguins pursue a flawed scoring line winger, or would it be more resourceful to promote Jordan Staal to a scoring role?

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Jagr Would Be Welcomed Back In Pittsburgh

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday February 22, 2010

Jagr burned plenty of bridges in 2002, when he not only publicly requested a trade, but proclaimed he was “dying alive” in Pittsburgh. But Pittsburgh is a “what have you done for me lately” kind of city, and a return surely would be welcomed once he scores his first goal.

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Crosby's Olympics Could Change Stereotypes

Jesse Marshall | Pittsburgh Penguins

Friday February 19, 2010

Rival fans of Sidney Crosby cling to portrayals of his game that exsisted five years ago. Can he shake these dead stereotypes on the international stage?

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Penguins, Blues Exchange Minor League Defenders

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday February 11, 2010

Well, Ray Shero finally did it.

He made a trade.

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Game 60 Preview: Penguins Host Islanders

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday February 10, 2010

Standings, statistics, injuries, starting goalies, lineups, and more.

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Possible Penguin Deadline Targets

Zach Boslett | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday February 8, 2010

One could say the Penguins miss Rob Scuderi and Hal Gill. Or maybe they could also use some help on the wings, with an inconsistent Bill Guerin, an invisible Ruslan Fedotenko, and a bevy of grinders filling scoring roles.

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A Little Perspective Is Needed

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday February 8, 2010

The Penguins took home one point in a game most considered would be over before it even started.

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Could Ray Whitney Be A Realistic Option?

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday February 2, 2010

TSN’s Bob McKenzie is reporting that the Penguins may be the team Ray Whitney, owner of a no trade clause, is “waiting on at the deadline.”

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Tuesday Morning Rumor Round-Up

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday February 2, 2010

Could Jay McKee be headed to the Blackhawks? Are the Penguins interested in Raffi Torres?

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Could Godard Be Done For The Season?

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday January 28, 2010

Slated to be out four to six weeks with a groin injury, enforcer Eric Godard may have played his last game of the season.

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Game 56 Preview: Penguins Host Senators

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday January 28, 2010

Can the Penguins cool off the red hot Senators?

Update: Lines updated to include Nick Johnson

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Pens extend Joe Vitale for 2 years

Eric Politowski | Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday January 26, 2010

The Pens extend the gritty center, it was announced today.

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Conner, Johnson Re-Assigned To AHL

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday January 26, 2010

Not even a two-goal effort was enough to keep Chris Conner in the NHL. But, with the Penguins’ injury woes, a return could come as early as Thursday.

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Guerin, Goligoski Out For Tonight's Game

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday January 25, 2010

In their place will be Martin Skoula and Chris Conner, freshly promoted from the AHL.

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Open Letter to DirecTV

Mike Adams | Pittsburgh Penguins

Monday January 25, 2010

Another Pens Versus game, another missed game for me.

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Don't Dish It If You Can't Take It

Matt Bodenschatz | Pittsburgh Penguins

Sunday January 24, 2010

The Philadelphia Flyers wanted nothing to do with claims that Scott Hartnell bit Kris Letang several months back, despite the visual evidence. Now, the Broad Street “Bullies” find themselves whining that one of their players was bitten.

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Are the Penguins Going to Be Ok?

Zach Boslett | Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday January 21, 2010

After tonight’s game, I feel that a preemptive strike may be necessary.

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