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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Pitt nearly flawless against South Florida
High octane enough? Last time Pitt played a nationally televised Thursday night game the Panthers only posted three points. Ray Graham and the offense bested that total by 41 last night. Pitt’s newest elite running back gashed the South Florida … Continue reading
Pens, Caps, and Bruins all fight for top spot in the East
Sidney Crosby is almost back and Evgeni Malkin looks unstoppable. Tomas Vokoun will give the Capitals the best goaltending they have had since Olaf Kolzig. Boston and Tim Thomas are coming off a game-seven Stanley Cup victory. Who is the … Continue reading
Posted in By Joel Peretic, Link, NHL
Tagged Atlantic Division, NHL, Philadelphia Flyers, The Hockey News
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More fantasy hockey risers and fallers
St. Louis, Edmonton, and the New York Islanders may soon replace Chicago, Boston, and Vancouver as the top contenders in hockey. The former three teams have elite talent in the ranks and budding young stars already in the NHL. Some … Continue reading
Fantasy hockey guide: Part 2
There are no Alexander Ovechkin’s, Evgeni Malkin’s, or Duncan Keith’s on this list. The players below are not the stars of today’s NHL. Rather, they are the stars of tomorrow. After analyzing some of fantasy hockey’s hottest names yesterday, I’ll … Continue reading
Posted in By Joel Peretic, NHL
Tagged Fantasy Hockey, Fantasy hockey 2011-12, Fantasy hockey part 2, NHL
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Numbers show that secondary shined, offense struggled against Notre Dame
Pitt’s secondary has not been the strength of the Panthers in recent years. Against Notre Dame though, the passing defense fared quite well. Irish QB Tommy Rees only threw for 216 yards and one touchdown on Saturday. Those numbers are … Continue reading
Studs, duds, and steals of fantasy hockey
It isn’t fantasy football, but fantasy hockey has grown quite popular over the past few years. Information on busts, sleepers, and future studs is hard to come by though—especially if you are in a dynasty or keeper league. Some websites … Continue reading
Kuhnhackl a potential star for the Penguins
The offensive future is bright for Pittsburgh with Beau Bennett, Eric Tangradi and James Neal all in the system. One name that should be added to that list is Tom Kuhnhackl. The German import is a big bodied winger with … Continue reading
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Tagged NHL, Penguins Prospects, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tom Kuhnhackl
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Rangers a favorite to win the Atlantic Division
Brad Richards is in New York, the Islanders are a year older and healthier, Philadelphia finally has a great starting goalie and the Penguins will have Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin back this season. The Atlantic Division is drastically different … Continue reading
Posted in By Joel Peretic, Link, NHL
Tagged Atlantic Division, Kevin Allen, NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins, USA Today
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Fleury a prime candidate for Vezina Trophy
Hart Trophy winners? Check. Art Ross recipients? Yup. Rocket Richard award? The Penguins have one of those too. Add Selke, Norris, Adams, Calder, Masterton, Byng, and Lindsay trophies to the mix as well. Pittsburgh has won basically every significant award imaginable—in … Continue reading
Posted in By Joel Peretic, NHL
Tagged Marc-Andre Fleury, NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vezina Trophy
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Gibbs named third-team All-American
Pitt hasn’t had a first-team All-American since 2009 when DeJuan Blair carried the Panthers to the Elite Eight. Ashton Gibbs is looking to change that. Today Blue Ribbon Magazine released their All-American teams and Gibbs landed on the third squad. … Continue reading
Despite early cut, Despres a promising prospect
Not getting to see Simon Despres play a preseason game this season was disappointing for some. The prospect that showed so much potential last season didn’t even make it through the first round of cuts this season. Despres, 20, posted … Continue reading
Posted in By Joel Peretic, Link, NHL
Tagged Joe Morrow, NHL, NHL draft, Pittsburgh Penguins, Simon Despres
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Crosby inching closer
Sidney Crosby hasn’t played in a preseason game. Actually, he hasn’t even been cleared for contact. In fact, there is still no timetable on the star’s return. That doesn’t mean that there is not progress though. Yesterday the Penguins superstar … Continue reading
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Tagged Crosby concussion, NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby
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Morrow impresses veterans
It looks as though Penguins fans are not the only ones impressed with young Joe Morrow’s play over the first two preseason games. The 18-year-old has been an offensive force and defensive stud and it hasn’t gone unnoticed in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Joe Morrow, Josh Yohe, NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trib Total Media
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Tangradi heads Pittsburgh’s win over Chicago
Last night’s game was not as exciting as Wednesday’s. There were no stars the caliber of Evgeni Malkin or Pavel Datsyuk. Just because the game was boring doesn’t mean that it wasn’t important though—at least not to young Penguins prospects looking to … Continue reading
No Despres but still plenty to watch for in tonight’s preseason game
The preseason allows fans to evaluate players they normally don’t get to see. Watching Joe Morrow, Philip Samuelsson, and Brad Thiessen last night was like watching the Penguins 2015 lineup. Of course, only some of the organization’s prospects played against … Continue reading