Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Now set in stone, let us start the discussion on the Penguins and Canadiens impending matchup. With the NHL officially announcing its league and player approved plan to resume play on Tuesday, we now have a clearer picture of what lies ahead for the league in the coming weeks. Although there were no solid dates or locations for return to … [Read more...] about Some early thoughts on a Penguins/Habs series
Sid joins 66+99, Pittsburgh as a “hub”, and other Penguins thoughts
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Finally, some hockey news! After over two months of being in a pause due to the NHL shuttering over the global pandemic, the proverbial fire hose of information and news has opened up in the last day as the NHL attempts to finish their 2019-20 season. Here’s some more items on our collective minds today: Crosby joins Lemieux and … [Read more...] about Sid joins 66+99, Pittsburgh as a “hub”, and other Penguins thoughts
NHL announces return to play plan: Here’s what we know
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Penguins are playing the Montreal Canadiens in a play-in series. On Tuesday the NHL officially announced its return to play plan for the completion of the 2019-20 season. Here is what we know. The Format — The 24-team playoff format that has been talked about is the official set-up. — It will take the top-12 teams in each conference … [Read more...] about NHL announces return to play plan: Here’s what we know
Four years ago today: Bryan Rust powers Penguins to a Game 7 win
Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images In this day in Penguins history: Big game Bryan Rust paints a masterpiece This is always a fun time of year for such an accomplished team like the Penguins. Yesterday on May 25th celebrated the anniversary of Pittsburgh’s first Stanley Cup win in 1991, as well as Chris Kunitz’s double overtime Game 7 goal against Ottawa in 2017. Today is … [Read more...] about Four years ago today: Bryan Rust powers Penguins to a Game 7 win
NHL to enter “Phase 2” in early June
Photo by Shelley Lipton/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The next step towards the return of the NHL is announced on Monday The NHL announced it’s next step today, in a 29-page document detailing “Phase 2” of getting back into things. Here’s the full thing, and we’ll break down the key points. NHL issues update on Phased Return to Sport Protocol: https://t.co/WRnoXeXUrN … [Read more...] about NHL to enter “Phase 2” in early June