Penguins Update: Gudbranson Signs with Calgary
Since I’ve been a huge proponent of signing Erik Gudbranson, I feel it’s my sworn duty to report that he reached…
Penguins Sign Boyle and Bartkowski to PTOs
For black and gold fans who’ve waited patiently for general manager Ron Hextall to fulfill his all-but-promised mandate to add…
Penguins Blue Line Doesn’t Line Up
Defense. It’s defined by Merriam-Webster as a means or method of defending or protecting oneself, one’s team, or another.…
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…
Can the Penguins Adapt to the New NHL?
On occasion I’ll play a little call-and-response game with a friend. She’ll tease me and tell me I’m whimpy, whimpy,…
Penguins Offseason: It Just Keeps Getting Better…
If you sensed the sarcasm dripping from my title, count yourself as perceptive. Indeed, our offseason keeps getting better and…
Penguins Update: No Joy in Mudville
Oh, somewhere in this favored land (Seattle) the sun is shining bright; the band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts…
Penguins Update: Options for Long Pants Hockey
While commenting on management’s stated desire to play “long pants” hockey a couple of months ago, I suggested tongue-in-cheek that…