2013
03.06
03.06
NHL MVP Evgeni Malkin returned to the lineup for the Pittsburgh Penguins Monday after missing just four games. Disaster is averted and now the Penguins can focus on the more pressing issue—their defense.
The makeup of Pittsburgh’s top six has been a central focus. James Neal and Malkin still have yet to find a permanent linemate, and some believe Sidney Crosby needs someone other than Pascal Dupuis alongside him.
If you’re the Penguins, why shop around for another top six forward when your offense is among the NHL’s best? Dan Bylsma’s boys have the highest goals per game average and the fourth-best power-play conversion rate.
The issues reside at the blue line.
The team’s defense ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - Pittsburgh Penguins
The makeup of Pittsburgh’s top six has been a central focus. James Neal and Malkin still have yet to find a permanent linemate, and some believe Sidney Crosby needs someone other than Pascal Dupuis alongside him.
If you’re the Penguins, why shop around for another top six forward when your offense is among the NHL’s best? Dan Bylsma’s boys have the highest goals per game average and the fourth-best power-play conversion rate.
The issues reside at the blue line.
The team’s defense ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - Pittsburgh Penguins