Tag Archives: Dan Bylsma

Bylsma’s new system could revolutionize defense

Ranking sixth in goals against last season allowed the Penguins to reach 106 points in the standings. With no Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin to lean on, a great defense was Pittsburgh’s only hope to survive in a star-driven NHL. … Continue reading

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Bylsma’s line combinations leave questions

Two players that did not begin last season with the Penguins are set to start the 2011-12 campaign on the team’s top two lines. James Neal and Steve Sullivan both were acquired with the intention of logging valuable ice time. … Continue reading

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Bylsma ranks as fourth best coach in the NHL

He won a Stanley Cup, led the Penguins to back-to-back 100 point seasons, and finished with the second most wins in the NHL despite not having Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, or Jordan Staal for half of the season. Yet, Bylsma … Continue reading

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Penguins prospects exude team’s style

It was never more apparent than last season that the Pittsburgh Penguins have a style. Speed, tenacity, grit, and hard work are all attributes that the typical Penguin embodies. From those traits, a certain team swagger has developed–one that has … Continue reading

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Plenty of choices for Penguins at pick 23

Twenty-two teams will pick ahead of the Pittsburgh Penguins at tomorrow’s NHL Draft, but many of those organizations will not leave Minnesota with a better prospect. Eight players separated themselves as the cream of the first round crop. Beyond those … Continue reading

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Bylsma wins the Jack Adams

Never before had a Penguins coach won the Jack Adams Award. Dan Bylsma changed that last night. The star of HBO’s 24/7 beat out Nashville’s Barry Trotz and Vancouver’s Alain Vigneault to earn the NHL’s award to top bench master. … Continue reading

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Penguins Free Agency: Jeffrey a perfect third-line fit

Over the next few weeks I will be writing a series analyzing the 11 Penguin free agents. Each article will focus on a players value, fit with the organization, and estimated cost of re-signing. Keep in mind that the NHL salary Cap is … Continue reading

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