Posts By Michael Pityk
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Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins Trying New Line Combinations to Produce Offense
The 2015-16 Pittsburgh Penguins are an enigma. On paper they are one of the most talented teams in the league and they...
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Pittsburgh PenguinsNew Era Begins Under Mike Sullivan
The Pittsburgh Penguins have played one game under their 22nd head coach in franchise history. New head coach Mike Sullivan’s first game...
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Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins Misuse of Letang is Detrimental
The Pittsburgh Penguins have a winning record of 14-10-2, but their performance is not cutting it. After losing to the Anaheim Ducks...
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Pittsburgh PenguinsDavid Perron Finding His Place in Penguins Lineup
Last season, the Pittsburgh Penguins sent a first-round draft pick and forward Rob Klinkhammer to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for David...
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Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins’ Crosby Still Struggling
In 2012, the Pittsburgh Penguins invested heavily in Sidney Crosby when they signed him to a 12-year, $104.4 million contract. At the time,...
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Pittsburgh PenguinsThe Debate Rages On: Crosby or Malkin?
The city of Pittsburgh has been blessed by having some of the best players in the modern NHL. Players like Sidney Crosby,...
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Pittsburgh PenguinsLack of Chemistry Hurting Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 13-8-2, but have not been playing as well as their record indicates. Their opponents have scored two more...
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Pittsburgh PenguinsEric Fehr Providing Versatility to Penguins
Over the offseason, the Pittsburgh Penguins took a move from the Washington Capitals playbook and signed one of their best free agents....
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Pittsburgh PenguinsWhy Pouliot Didn’t Replace Maatta
A few days ago, the Pittsburgh Penguins defensive corps suffered another blow. Third year defender Olli Maatta suffered another injury in a...
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Evaluating the Penguins Offensive Struggles
Raise your hand if you thought that the Pittsburgh Penguins would struggle scoring goals after trading for the goal scoring wing Phil...
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Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins Need to Utilize Their Youth
The Pittsburgh Penguins have a record of 9-5-0 and are currently third in the Metropolitan Division. They’re winning hockey games, but they’re...
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Pittsburgh PenguinsKris Letang Part of Penguins’ Power Play Problems
The Pittsburgh Penguins rely on a superstar-heavy model. They routinely spend to the salary cap and have a lot of high-priced players...
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Pittsburgh PenguinsBeau Bennett Breaking Out Early in 2015-16
The Pittsburgh Penguins are on a four-game win streak and they’ve won seven of their last eight contests. On paper, it looks...
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Pittsburgh PenguinsNick Bonino Quietly Solidifying Penguins Bottom Six
This past offseason the Penguins traded the polarizing Brandon Sutter and a third-round draft pick to the Vancouver Canucks for center Nick...
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Philadelphia FlyersFlyers Need to Buck Consistency Issues
The Philadelphia Flyers have started the season 4-2-2 and they are currently fourth within the Metropolitan division. They are ahead of division...
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Pittsburgh PenguinsGoals Will Eventually Come for Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 4-4 through eight games played. This is abnormal for a team that usually starts very strong at the...
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Pittsburgh PenguinsDavid Perron Still Has Much to Prove for Penguins
Last season, the Pittsburgh Penguins made a few trades that ended with the talented (but streaky) David Perron joining their team. At...
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Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins Stars Are Just Getting Started
The Pittsburgh Penguins started their season in an uncharacteristic fashion. They were having trouble scoring goals and their power play was anemic....
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Pittsburgh PenguinsIan Cole Thriving on Penguins Top Pair
Last trade deadline the Pittsburgh Penguins made a deal with the St. Louis Blues for defenseman Ian Cole. The end of last...
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Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins Newfound Forward Depth Will Be Tested
The Pittsburgh Penguins have a reputation of being a very top-heavy team. It’s a roster littered with superstar talent that accounts for...
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Pittsburgh PenguinsComeback Has Been Rocky for Olli Maatta
Over the course of one calendar year, Olli Maatta has dealt with more medical problems than most people face in their lifetime....
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Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins Aren’t Giving Daniel Sprong a Fair Shake
Daniel Sprong forced the Pittsburgh Penguins’ hand. He was their top draft pick during the 2015 NHL entry draft, but was selected...
