Penguins Still Fighting for a Playoff Spot & Why Goaltending Is an X-Factor
Plus a check-in with the season's top prospects
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Today we are going to examine some possible routes the Penguins may take before the trade deadline, how their goalies may be the key to their playoff spot, and more.
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Penguins Eyeing Playoff Run But Still Have Needs to Address
January 20, 2024 by Sylvie McCarthy
The halfway mark of the NHL season is here, and the Pittsburgh Penguins have been on a rollercoaster up to this point. However, in the last month and a half, they have been playing well and are very much in the playoff race.
They seem to be getting better as the season goes on, and if they can stay healthy, they could make a playoff run. With the trade deadline approaching, it is hard not to wonder what president of hockey operations/general manager Kyle Dubas has up his sleeve.Â
Penguins’ Goaltending is X-Factor for Playoff Push
January 21, 2024 by Jordan Orth
Nearing the All-Star Break, the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves sitting towards the bottom of the Metropolitan Division (seventh) and on the outside looking in for a playoff spot. But, a few things can help push the team into contention to take one of the wild card spots in the East, led by their goaltending duo of Tristan Jarry and Alex Nedelkjkovic.
Every NHL Team’s Top Prospect – 2023-24 Midseason Update
January 16, 2024 by Logan Horn
For every NHL team, prospects are always coming and going. As they finish off their junior, college careers or make the jump over from their European leagues, they all have the same goal, to someday leave their mark on the NHL. The pressure and attention surrounding these players is magnified if they are going to be a real crucial piece for their respective franchises for years to come.
Now that we’ve hit the mid-way point of the 2023-24 season, some of the top prospects have kept their title as their team’s top prospect while others have moved on or have been dethroned by another within their system.