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Tag Archives: Mike Colligan
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
Posted in By Joel Peretic, Link, NHL
Tagged Bylsma defensive system, Dan Bylsma, man-to-man defense, Mike Colligan, NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins, The Hockey Writers
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What a healthy Sullivan brings to the table
On vacation so I am re-posting this article from July 1, 2011. The Penguins did not sign Jaromir Jagr. They didn’t retain Max Talbot or Mike Rupp. In fact, both left for Division rivals. But, what Ray Shero did sign … Continue reading
Jagr speculation reaching new heights
Once again the Penguins world is working themselves into a frenzy dreaming of a Sidney Crosby/Jaromir Jagr line combination. Jagr’s agent Petr Svoboda recently contacted NHL teams to gauge interest in his client. Among the teams reached were the Detroit … Continue reading
Despres a strong candidate to make next year’s roster
Alex Goligoski’s somewhat surprising trade this season led many to believe two things: James Neal is going to be a stud. Simon Despres is ready for the NHL. While the first of those beliefs is taking slightly longer than many … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Goligoski, James Neal, Kris Letang, Mike Colligan, NHL, Penguins Draft, Pittsburgh Penguins, Simon Despres, The Hockey Writers
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Ray Shero: One of the best in the business
Five years later and all Penguins General Manager Ray Shero has done is turn a perennial last place team into a Stanley Cup winner. Claiming two Eastern Conference Championships, there has perhaps been none better than Shero over the past … Continue reading
Posted in Link, NHL
Tagged Mike Colligan, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ray Shero, Stanley Cup, Team USA, The Hockey Writers, Vancouver Olympics
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Concussions increasing in severity, frequency
It is not a fun topic, but it is one that must be addressed–especially now that it has hit home with Penguins star Sidney Crosby. Concussion are a serious issue in the NHL. In order to keep the careers of … Continue reading
Posted in Link, NHL
Tagged Chris Pope, Concussions, Mike Colligan, NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby, The Good Point, The Hockey Writers
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Crosby and concussion grab more headlines
As any knowledgeable source will say, it is impossible to know when Sidney Crosby will be healthy again. Those who called for the Penguins to end Crosby’s season early were just as moronic as those who called Crosby weak for not coming … Continue reading
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Tagged Mike Colligan, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby, The Hockey Writers
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