Pittsburgh's centers far from cowardly
PHILADELPHIA -- One of the local Philadelphia papers had a picture of Sidney Crosby dressed up as a lion with the headline The Cowardly Penguin. Not...
View Article2012 NHL Playoffs: Jordan Staal unlikely hero emerging from Pittsburgh...
Playing behind Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin on the depth chart hasn't hurt Jordan Staal, who has emerged as the sudden hero for the Pittsburgh Penguins, writes Scott Burnside.
View ArticleThey don't take away points for ugly
PHILADELPHIA -- Hockey came home Saturday afternoon. It came home to the familiar chants of "Crosby sucks!" from the largest crowd -- 19,994 -- to ...
View ArticleNeed to know: Pens-Flyers a sideshow yet again
There is no doubt that the Chicago Blackhawks' improbable points streak is the best thing hockey has going right now to grab the rest of the sporting ...
View ArticlePutting deadline day in deeper perspective
The day after the trade deadline is often like the day after a big family wedding. Lots of stuff to sift through. Maybe you'll find an unexpected and ...
View Article2013 NHL playoffs - Burnside: Five reasons Pens are the faves
The Penguins are more than Sidney Crosby and a dynamic offense, and that is just one of five reasons Scott Burnside cites for Pittsburgh being the favorite going into the playoffs.
View Article2013 NHL playoffs - Penguins still await Crosby's return
The Penguins still do not know whether they will be without Sidney Crosby in Wednesday's playoff opener against the New York Islanders, but there's no panic in Pittsburgh, writes Scott Burnside.
View ArticleTomas Vokoun of Pittsburgh Penguins to start Game 5 against New York Islanders
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma insists he still believes in Marc-Andre Fleury, that the issues for the reeling Penguins go far beyond the struggles of their Stanley Cup-winning goaltender.
View ArticlePittsburgh Penguins coach says Marc-Andre Fleury to regain job next season
As the Pittsburgh Penguins embark on an offseason that figures to include significant changes, coach Dan Bylsma insists the goalie position won't be one of them.
View ArticleAs U.S. GM, David Poile in tuneup mode
NEW YORK -- Of the many memorable hours leading up to the epic gold-medal game at the Vancouver Olympics in 2010 between Canada and the United States,...
View ArticleKris Letang practices with Pittsburgh Penguins, return uncertain
Kris Letang darted down the Consol Energy Center ice, the defenseman's black hair flicking out from underneath his helmet.
View ArticleNHL -- Scott Burnside: Questions surround the coaching carousel
Why would Willie Desjardins opt to coach the Canucks rather than the Penguins? Scott Burnside delves into that, where the Penguins go from here, shrewd moves by the Blue Jackets and Canadiens, and more.
View Article2014-15 NHL season preview -- Five players feeling the heat
Katie Strang looks at five players feeling the pressure of the spotlight this season, including Sidney Crosby and P.K. Subban.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Is Sidney Crosby a serious Hart Trophy candidate?
Sidney Crosby has come alive in recent weeks, leading the way at both ends of the ice as the Penguins chase a playoff spot. Does that put him in the Hart Trophy conversation?
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