Has the Penguins’ Power Play Become the Embodiment of Kasperi Kapanen?
Following a promising first season with the Penguins in 2020-21, the sky appeared to be the limit for Kasperi Kapanen.…
Bungling Penguins Fall to Philly, 2-1, in OT
In my 13 years of writing for PenguinPoop, rarely have I been critical of Sidney Crosby. That’s because there’s rarely…
Fly(er) By Night Power Play Costs Penguins Again in 4-3 Shootout Loss
Blow it up. No, make that BLOW IT UP. That was my reaction as the Penguins’ power play sank to…
Is Age Contributing to the Penguins’ Power-Play Woes?
I close my eyes and the visions come rushing in, like some unrelenting hockey nightmare. The Penguins are working on…
Penguins Rally, Jar(ry) Bolts, 4-2
Thunderstruck, awestruck, dumbstruck and dumbfounded. Any or all of those adjectives would describe my feelings after witnessing the Penguins’ stunning…
Predators Pick-off Penguins, 3-2, in OT
Back in the early 1980s, then-Penguins coach Eddie Johnston borrowed the basketball pick play from good friend and Boston Celtics…
Non-Penguins News Update
A couple of non-Penguins updates. Patrick Kane is expected to sign with the Red Wings (if he hasn’t already). A…
Penguins Update: Bottom-Six Bingo
I was surprised to learn Penguins coach Mike Sullivan had scratched Vinnie Hinostroza in favor of Jansen Harkins (pictured) for…