Photo by Mark LoMoglio/NHLI via Getty Images Taking a crack at what could happen in the first round Now that we’ve gotten the West out of the way, let’s turn back to the Eastern Conference and preview and try to predict the first round of the NHL playoffs. Washington Capitals (Metro 1) vs. Montreal Canadiens (Wild Card 2) It’s shades of 2010 — the Capitals are the … [Read more...] about NHL Eastern Conference Playoffs first round predictions
New York media likely to get hopes up in vain for Rangers to hire Mike Sullivan
Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images People in New York want Mike Sullivan to coach the Rangers next season, they’re not going to get him The Rangers fired Peter Laviolette today. It was an expected move for the Blueshirts after missing the playoffs this season. Why is that relevant in a Pittsburgh Penguins website? Because if you liked the New York area … [Read more...] about New York media likely to get hopes up in vain for Rangers to hire Mike Sullivan
NHL Playoffs: Western Conference first round predictions
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Who will win in the first round of the playoffs? First, if you haven’t joined our NHL Bracket Challenge, don’t rip these predictions off. Or go ahead and take ‘em, what can I do about it. But join anyways and make your own selections. We’ll start with the Western Conference today, since it has the first two games of the … [Read more...] about NHL Playoffs: Western Conference first round predictions
Penguins alternate end-of-season awards
Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images A different kind of awards Now that another season is over, an irreverent different type of end of season awards for the Penguins. Guy who played a surprising number of games: The Pens dressed an abnormally high 42 different players over the course of the season, there are no shortage of good choices for this one. Boko Imama … [Read more...] about Penguins alternate end-of-season awards
Join the Pensburgh NHL playoff bracket challenge!
Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images The Penguins aren’t in the playoffs, but you can be The NHL’s bracket challenge is back for another playoff year. Prove your prognosticating chops by joining our Pensburgh pool. Think you'll be the one with a perfect bracket?! Register now ➡️ https://t.co/M437jkieUnThe #StanleyCup Playoffs start on April 19 on @NHL_On_TNT, … [Read more...] about Join the Pensburgh NHL playoff bracket challenge!