Toughness Matters (Even if the Penguins Don’t Think So)
As you’ve probably guessed by the title, it’s time for my annual “Penguins lack toughness” rant. What brought this latest…
Defense: The Penguins’ White Elephant
It’s no secret. The Penguins were one of the absolute worst defensive teams in the NHL this season. Only the…
Penguins Holiday This ‘n’ ‘At
A few disjointed ramblings regarding our Penguins during the Christmas break. Free Jesse I’d love to see Jesse Puljujärvi have…
Penguins Acquire Joseph from the Blues
The Penguins added a new/old face to their roster today, acquiring defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph from the Blues. The price? The…
Gobble Gobble, Penguins Feast on Canucks for Delicious Pre-Turkey Day Win
In my season preview, I somewhat naively predicted our Penguins would finish with as many as 94 points (!!), then…
Penguins Update: To Pinch or Not to Pinch…
…that is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the goals against born of outrageous pinching, or…
Penguins Update: In Tristan Jarry’s Defense
Anyone who’s been following the recent plight of our Penguins knows that goalie Tristan Jarry is persona non grata in…
Hurricanes Blow Past Penguins, 4-1
As I watched Carolina skate over, around and through our Penguins last night en route to a thoroughly convincing 4-1…