Life on the Farm: Part II
Yesterday I examined the basic components of an NHL farm system—scouting, developmental teams and coaching. Today I’ll delve into the…
The Penguins and the trading Phil Kessel rumors, stop the madness!
It seems a local columnist has stirred up a lot of noise recently with rumors of a trade. My guess…
Penguins Update: Centers of Attention
What do Brian Boyle, David Desharnais, Sam Gagner, Martin Hanzal, Dominic Moore and Joe Thornton have in common? If you…
Penguins Update: Who’s Out There?—Part I
With the first day of NHL free agency rapidly approaching, I thought I’d evaluate the Penguins potential needs and see…
Penguins Update: Golden Knights Take Center Stage
The NHL arrived in Sin City last night with predictable glitz and fanfare. The Vegas Golden Knights officially revealed their…
Penguins Release Protection List
The Penguins released their Protection List for the upcoming Expansion Draft. Opting to protect eight skaters and a goalie, the…
How Will the Expansion Draft Affect the Penguins?
With the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft just around the corner, I thought I’d take a stab at deciphering the rules…
Cup Talk: Can the Penguins Three-peat?
I realize it’s awfully early to ponder our chances for next season. Heck, the sheen’s barely been smudged from the…