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Announcing My Semi-Retirement from PenguinPoop (Part II)

Back in September 2024, I announced my semi-retirement from blogging. No sooner did I click on the Publish button than…

Penguins Extend Evgeni Malkin

The Penguins have signed franchise icon Evgeni Malkin to an extension for the 2026-27 season. The deal calls for $5.5…

Calder Cup Update: Checking on the Baby Penguins

Having disposed of Hershey and Springfield in Rounds 1 and 2 of the Calder Cup Playoffs, the Baby Penguins host…

Penguins Prospect Bill Zonnon Shines (Ilyin Too)

During the 2025 Entry Draft, I confess I was bitterly disappointed at first when the Penguins selected smallish center Ben…

What Happens if the Penguins Turn to Youth?

A few days ago, Other Rick and I had an interesting discussion concerning the Penguins’ immediate future. One that shook…

How Are the Penguins Gonna Get Their Next Sid?

It’s fair to say that in his three short seasons at the Penguins’ helm, Kyle Dubas has done a marvelous…

The Right Guys Are Scoring for the Baby Penguins

There’s no question the Penguins’ first-round exit at the hands of the hated Flyers put a damper on what was…

Penguins Extend Dewar and Solovyov

The Penguins conducted their first bit of business in what promises to be an active and impactful offseason. And I…