...the Eastern Conference, including a 9-2-1 mark in November. "They do stuff on the ice that I can’t teach," head coach Michel Therrien joked. "They play the right way. They have the ability to make fantastic plays. But what is important - and they understand...
...produce. "Consistency is a big part of any athlete's game, not only those guys, but any players out there," coach Michel Therrien said. "That's a challenge for players to try to be consistent. I'm sure they take a lot of pride in their games, and you gotta...
No one can dispute that Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby are two awe-inspiring hockey players. They've played lights out this season in leading the Penguins to the third-best record in the Eastern Conference, including a 9-2-1 mark in November.
...About Janne Pesonen, Michel Therrien recently said, "When you call up a player like this ... you want some answers" and, "It's going to be a test for him. What exactly is he "testing," other than Pesonen's ability to ride the pine? Janne has barely gotten...
...an appearence in the playoffs but may provide some veteran leadership on the blue line. At least that's the hope of Pens coach Michel Therrien. Therrien also changed the line combinations in hopes of generating some offense. Personally I do not think that...
...limiting Pesonen's ice time to 6:02. Pesonen's lack of playing time in the past two games made it difficult for Coach Michel Therrien to "find out" about Pesonen, which is why the Penguins brought him up. "We got a few guys that are playing real well down...
...he gets the puck, it's like rockets go off in his skates, and guys are just trying to catch him. He's so fast right now." Coach Michel Therrien has deployed Crosby and Malkin together frequently in recent games, and that's spawned a synergy that has brought...
...during his first three NHL seasons. He also might be benefitting from a little more playing time with Evgeni Malkin. Coach Michel Therrien frequently juggles his forward units and has used his team's two best players together at times this season. That suits...