Penguins Update: Nothin’ the Maatta with Olli
Last season, right around this time, I posted an article titled, “What’s the Maatta with Olli?” on PenguinPoop. I delved…
Penguins Update: Who’s Out There—Part II
On day two of my Who’s Out There feature, let’s take a look at defensemen and goalies. Defensemen Penguins GM…
Ruhwedel Fills Void on Penguins Defense
When I heard the announcement on the nightly news last summer that the Penguins had signed defenseman Chad Ruhwedel, I…
Penguins Update: Fehr Deal
It sure was nice to watch forward Eric Fehr make his black-and-gold debut Saturday night. The Winkler, Alberta native didn’t disappoint,…
Penguins Update: Love for the Reverend
It ranks among the most unpopular—and controversial—deals in recent Penguins history. To such an extent that GM Jim Rutherford felt compelled to…
Penguins Update: Cole a Keeper
Jim Rutherford drew tons of criticism for his moves at the trade deadline. Clearly feeling the heat, the venerable GM…
Are the Penguins Primed for a Collapse?
It was a pretty goal. Especially by recent black-and-gold standards. Beau Bennett cruised into the slot, gathered up a loose…
Penguins Update: Sutter on the Rise
It’s been an up-and-down year for the Penguins Brandon Sutter, to say the least. A streaky scorer by nature, the 26-year-old…