Forgotten Pittsburgh Penguins: Luc Robitaille and Zigmund Palffy

Recently I wrote about Sergei Zubov and Bryan Smolinski, two players who appeared in only one season, albeit laudable, with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1995-96. It got me thinking about others who did the same, and it reminded me of two prominent NHLers who a...

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Philadelphia Flyers’ History with the Pittsburgh Penguins

The rivalry in the Keystone State of Pennsylvania has been a treat for years. The Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins have had a deep hatred for one another over their history. Highlighted by star players incl...

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Forgotten Pittsburgh Penguins: Sergei Zubov and Bryan Smolinski

In a recent article, I looked back at the offensive behemoth that was the 1995-96 Pittsburgh Penguins. To recap, that was a special team led by greats like Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, and Ron Francis. It was a team that scored 362 goals, won 4...

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Revisiting the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 1995-96 Season

Last season was a disappointment for the Pittsburgh Penguins and their fans, with the team missing the playoffs for the first time in 17 seasons. But in an effort to find a bright side to the 2022-23 season, it is worth pointing out that each of t...

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Revisiting the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2005-06 Season

It was a long, cold winter in 2005. There was no hockey played that year, as a lockout caused one of North America’s major sports leagues to cancel its season for the first time when the NHL and players association (NHLPA) could not reach a deal. For the ...

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Mike Bullard: The Penguin Who Wouldn’t Tank

As the NHL enters the home stretch for the 2022-23 season, the Connor Bedard Watch is in full swing, with plenty of worthy contenders for the coveted first overall pick in this summer’s draft. Regarding the draft lottery, Commissioner Gary Bettman assures every...

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