Penguins Retro: Bobby Orr’s Knuckle Sandwich
I decided to step into the WABAC machine for one last stroll down memory lane. As a kid growing up…
Penguins Retro: When the Goin’ Gets Tough…
I thought I’d take a break from my series on the Toughest Penguins, or a sideways step if you prefer,…
The Toughest Penguins Ever: Bryan “Bugsy” Watson
Bryan Joseph Watson was a rambunctious little defenseman whose heart was several times bigger than his undersized body. Serving as…
The Toughest Penguins Ever: Steve Durbano
As a young hockey fan, I’ll never forget the day in January of 1974 when the Penguins acquired tough guys…
Penguins Nip Blues in OT, 3-2
Back in the late 1960s and early ‘70s, the Penguins and Blues were bitter rivals. Clashes between the clubs…
Why Don’t the Penguins Value Toughness?
Question. How many undersized, non-physical, puck-moving defensemen can you stuff into one organization? Apparently, the Penguins don’t have enough, because…
Penguins History: When Durby and Battleship Ruled
I was going about my business last Tuesday when a good friend, Tom Blanciak, reminded me that it was the…