PensBurgh Jul 24, 2017
Marc-Andre Fleury on why he erased Matt Niskanen from his helmet
Find out how Fleury reacts to taping over the name of Matt Niskanen One of the more famous stories of the 2017 Stanley Cup run was Penguins against Capitals. At the center of everything, as usual, was Sidney Crosby. Crosby scored 2 goals in Game 1, then added 2 assists in Game 2 as Pittsburgh jumped out to a 2-0 series lead over Washington. Then, Game 3 happened. Alex Ovechkin’s stick bonked off the back of Crosby’s head, then as he was sliding down, Matt Niskanen’s stick jammed into his face. Crosby would leave the game concussed and miss Game 4. The league would opt not to...
PensBurgh Jul 24, 2017
Pens Points: It’s Arbitration Day
Brian Dumoulin and the Penguins get their arbitration hearing today Today’s arbitration day for Brian Dumoulin and the Penguins: Marc-Andre Fleury got his day with the Stanley Cup on Saturday in Montreal (including a trip to the Ronald McDonald House), and enjoyed yet another “last” moment as a member of the Pens. [Pro Hockey Talk] Then on Sunday Kris Letang got his day with the Cup and took it to a children’s hospital. [NHL.com] Letang then held a charity pickup game as well, and oh hi there Pascal Dupuis! Kris plays in charity game that raises $50 000 for Ste-Justine Child....
PensBurgh Jun 27, 2017
Pens Points: Free Agency is Looming
Marc-Andre Fleury has posted a moving piece in the Players' Tribune, signing Justin Schultz is the biggest priority for GMJR, and a former Penguin is headed to the HHOF. More on these topics, as well as more stories in today's Pens Points! Here are your Pens Points for your Tuesday morning... The Penguins have released their development camp roster. Here's a look at some of the players that should be on your radar as well as a full list of everyone that was invited. [Pensburgh] Marc-Andre Fleury has written his goodbye to Pittsburgh and the fans in an emotional walk down memory lane with...
The Hockey Writers Jun 26, 2017
Marc-Andre Fleury & Golden Knights a Match Made in Heaven
The day finally arrived. It was talked about for well over a year, but the much-anticipated departure of Pittsburgh Penguins’ goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury came and went last week. The Penguins will have to find a way to cope without their great friend and teammate. For Fleury, though, he couldn’t have landed in a much better place. […]
