Penguins Update: The Jake Guentzel Syndrome

5 years ago

“We didn’t lose because we weren’t big enough,” snapped Penguins coach Mike Sullivan when questioned about his team’s physicality (or…

Islanders Too Much for Jarry, Penguins

5 years ago

“The Islanders are like a disease that you can’t get rid of.” That unflattering but wholly accurate assessment of the…

Penguins Give Their All but Fall to Islanders in Double OT

5 years ago

In my last game summary, I concluded that the Penguins would need to bring their ‘A’ game on Monday evening…

Game Four Dud: Penguins Fall With a Thud

5 years ago

In the 1980s, Wendy’s famously hit a home run with a clever TV ad that poked fun at their chief…

Penguins Capture Raucous Game 3, Forge 2-1 Series Lead

5 years ago

I was watching last night’s Game 3 between the Penguins and Islanders at the Fireside Inn, enjoying a grilled cheese…

Penguins Playoff Update: Rootin’ for Ovy

5 years ago

I’ve been watching the Boston-Washington series with great interest. Before the playoffs began, I alluded to the fact that I…

Penguins Rebound to Even Series

5 years ago

I don’t believe I’m being overly dramatic to suggest that last night’s Game 2 at PPG Paints Arena was a…

Penguins Stumble, Fall to Islanders in Opener

5 years ago

Losing in the postseason is getting to be old hat for our Penguins. On the heels of yesterday’s disappointing 4-3…

Penguins Playoff Preview: The Bingo Game is Ready to Roll

5 years ago

If you’re like me, you were pulling really (really) hard for the Penguins to face the New York Islanders in…

Penguins Update: Making the Grade (Management)

5 years ago

For my final installment of Making the Grade, I’ve evaluated the Penguins' front-office and management, from owners Ron Burkle and…