Crosby Update: Penguins Patience a Virtue
Like all Penguins fans, I anxiously awaited Sidney Crosby’s press conference at the CONSOL Energy Center on September 7. While…
Vandelay’s Coffee Talk with Dan Hinote
Last week I had the privilege of talking with current assistant coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets Dan Hinote. During…
Slap Shot: Who Were Those Guys?
Having cut my hockey teeth during the heyday of goon-squad hockey back in the 1970s, I’ve always had an affinity…
Penguins History: Demolition Durby
As a young hockey fan, I’ll never forget the day in January of 1974 that the Penguins acquired tough guys…
Penguins History: Kjell Game
Following nine seasons in his native Sweden, Kjell Samuelsson ventured across the pond to join the New York Rangers in…
Penguins Free-Agent Update: Rupp Leaves Big Hole
Although Mike Rupp’s departure didn’t receive much fanfare, losing the big forward to the Rangers creates an even bigger hole…
Penguins Free-Agent Update: Good Riddance
When I first learned that the Penguins were entertaining the idea of bringing Jaromir Jagr back to the ‘Burgh, I…
Penguins Free-Agent Update: Au Revoir
Lost amid the turmoil of the Jaromir Jagr “my heart’s in Pittsburgh but my wallet’s in Philly” fiasco, Max Talbot…