Penguins Update: Different Strokes
As I was reading about the Nashville Predators team reset on NHL.com, the old 1970s sitcom Different Strokes suddenly popped…
Surprise, Surprise, Surprise: Penguins Re-Sign Heinen
To quote popular ’60s sitcom icon Gomer Pyle…”Surprise, surprise, surprise!” The Penguins have re-signed forward Danton Heinen to a one-year…
Penguins Go to WAR
At the end of each season, PensBurgh does a terrific in-depth evaluation of each prominent Penguin. For yours truly, one…
Penguins Update: Pettersson Perfect Partner for Petry?
At this stage of the summer, our Penguins resemble “a jigsaw puzzle with a couple of pieces gone,” to borrow…
Penguins Update: Oops…Not So Fast
About two weeks ago I wrote an article singing GM Ron Hextall’s praises. I opined that he was doing a…
Penguins Sign Kapanen to Two-Year Deal
The Penguins have signed forward Kasperi Kapanen to a new two-year deal for $6.4 million. The average annual value, $3.2…
Penguins Update: Slugfest Brewing in the Metro?
In the wake of the initial flurry of free-agent signings, to say nothing of some significant hockey trades, I thought…
Penguins Update: Getting My Brain Around the Blockbusters
My esteemed colleague, Other Rick, has written on numerous occasions that our Penguins needed to blow up their defense and…