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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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