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…
Did the Penguins Miss Their Last Chance to Win a Cup?
I was mulling over potential changes to the Penguins’ roster when an unsettling thought occurred to me. Did we miss…
Final Four Reinforces Penguins Need for Change
There’s been much written and much analysis concerning the Penguins latest first-round playoff exit. The consensus is goaltending let us…
Penguins Interested in Oilers Kassian?
Just a quicky Penguins update. There’s a rumor afloat, published by Pittsburgh Hockey Now, tying the Pens to Edmonton right…