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Dan Bylsma: “Talking about Sidney Crosby hasn’t been a good thing. I’m not sure if I would be talking too loud.”

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

One of the most anticipated playoff matchups of the NHL postseason is the one between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers. The two teams were separated by just five points in the regular season and a brawl ensued between these opponents on April 1st. The Penguins believe they are hitting their ...

As Flyers Prep for Penguins, Philly Coach Peter Laviolette Breaks Down the Matchup and Reflects on a Fiery Recent Meeting

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

When the Stanley Cup playoffs get underway on Wednesday, the majority of hockey-watching eyes will probably be trained on Pittsburgh. That's because the Flyers-Penguins matchup is arguably the most intriguing series of Round 1. Not only do the Pennsylvania rivals have a long-term hatred for one another, there's been fresh ...

Evgeni Malkin Likes Being Known as the Best Player in the World, but Knows he Must Prove it in this year’s NHL Playoffs

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Evgeni Malkin is becoming widely regarded as the NHL's greatest player, but that is a debate for another time. Malkin is definitely one of the hottest players in hockey right now, leading the league in points. He also scored a goal in the second period to break a scoreless tie ...

If He Can Keep Healthy, Look Out NHL, Sidney Crosby Unsatisfied with Play: “There’s just a ton of things I need to improve on.”

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Sidney Crosby took a hard hit in Monday's game against the Boston Bruins, and news broke on Wednesday thatthe Pittsburgh Penguins are deciding to err on the side of caution by not allowing their captain to play in the Pens upcoming two road games this week against the Philadelphia Flyers ...

Dan Bylsma Is Not Surprised by Sidney Crosby’s Success in His Return to the Ice

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

Just a few days before Thanksgiving, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the NHL were given something to be thankful for. After missing 10 months with concussion-like symptoms, Sidney Crosby made his return to the ice for the Pens and it took all of maybe 10 seconds to realize what they had ...

Arron Asham on knocking out Jay Beagle: “I just took it a little too far. I wish I could take it back.”

Monday, October 17th, 2011

Leave it to the NHL to be back in the headlines for fighting. It is an issue that the league has been trying to hammer down on since hiring Brendan Shanahan as the senior vice president of the NHL’s newly formed department of player safety and also the chief disciplinarian ...

Pat Brisson, Sidney Crosby’s Agent, Discusses Client’s Progress, Remarks About Head Hits in NHL

Monday, September 12th, 2011

There is some good news for hockey fans in the Steel City. It seems as though Sidney Crosby is progressing well and he is more likely to play this upcoming NHL season. Crosby has not considered retirement stemming from his concussion last season although he was suffering from symptoms a few ...

Despite Injuries to Crosby/Malkin, Dan Bylsma Feels The Pens’ Have “Figured out how we are going to win as a team.”

Friday, January 28th, 2011

There's no way getting around injuries in sports at any level of play especially at the professional level. As the Pittsburgh Penguins headed into the 2010-11 NHL season hopes were high in the "Steel City" after coming off a disappointing season that saw the Philadelphia Flyers make it to the ...

After An Emotional Winter Classic Victory Mike Knuble Feels “Very Confident” The Caps Can Turn It Around

Monday, January 10th, 2011

The Winter Classic has become a staple of the NHL since its inception at Ralph Wilson Stadium in 2008. The Pittsburgh Penguins have appeared now in two of the four Winter Classic games, hosting the venue for the first time at the start of the new year. The Washington Capitals ...

Sidney Crosby and the Penguins Have Reasons to be Optimistic

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

After a summer of reliving their crushing game seven defeat to the Montreal Canadiens, the Pittsburgh Penguins hope the 2010-11 season will be more fruitful.  There are plenty of reasons to be excited if you’re a Penguins fan even though they have had quite a boring offseason when it comes ...