Rich Newpol
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Some thoughts on the 2017 NHL season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, following the Game 6 loss in the second round of the playoffs.
January was a month full of ups and downs for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Here are 5 takeaways from what we've seen of Pittsburgh hockey.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are starting to resemble the Stanley Cup champs again. After a slow first half of the season, things are turning around in 2018.
The Pittsburgh Penguins need stringer coaching to help them out of their season-long funk. Mike Sullivan must reassert himself behind the bench.
As it currently stands, the Pittsburgh Penguins are not a great team. They need some major changes to get back to playing like one of the best.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are playing like early 2015 instead of like Stanley Cup champs. They need to reboot themselves and get back to championship form.
With little to prove so far this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have coasted. Now they need to up their game to prevent a mid-season collapse.
The Pittsburgh Penguins early season report card shows areas in need of improvement, but a satisfactory passing grade so far.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have talent and history on their side this season, but they need to play with more urgency to win games consistently.
As the Pittsburgh Penguins start the season, we look at some early indicators to gauge their chances at another Cup. Some things stand out.