The Penguins’ Nightmare on Fifth Avenue
I love October. Not only does it signal the beginning of hockey season, it is Halloween time. It is the…
SOP, Penguins drop opener to the Sabres
As I watched the Penguins‘ home opener last night, all I could hear were strains of Steven Tyler’s voice, “It’s…
The Penguins Go South, Literally and Figuratively
While most of the world must have rejoiced when Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early Spring, I could imagine that our…
Penguins Acquire Blandisi from the Ducks
Pretty soon they’ll be calling us the Monongahela Ducks. Or referring to Anaheim as the Left Coast Penguins. In the…
Penguins Update: How Did We Turn Things Around?
During an especially riotous moment of Mel Brooks’ classic 1974 western spoof, Blazing Saddles, bewildered henchman Taggart uttered the unforgettable…
Did the Pettersson Trade Turn the Penguins’ Season?
GM bashing. It’s a favorite pastime among hockey fans everywhere, from snowy Saskatoon to sunny San Jose. If your team’s…
All I want for Christmas for the Penguins
Dear Santa, I know we are coming down to the wire. The countdown is down to days, not weeks, and…
Penguins’ Goaltenders save the Weekend: Turn away 86 of 92 shots
“No, I would not give you false hope On this strange and mournful day,” Sang rhymin’ Paul Simon back in 1972. However,…