Despite their success, one would not commonly use the word “defense” when discussing the strengths of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Over these years of success, players such as Olli Määttä and Kris Letang have often seen themselves caught in the cross-fire of some fans’ blame.
Lately, however, it’s been the newcomer Jack Johnson who has taken the most heat from the Pittsburgh faithful. When you look at the statistics, it’s easy to see why.
Why the Blame?
When Johnson was acquired by Pittsburgh at the beginning of free agency in the summer, many were skeptical of the signing.