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The Toughest Penguin Ever?

I was re-reading my latest post this morning, the part about Brooks Orpik in particular, when a light-bulb turned on.…

Penguins Update: Did Kyle Dubas Outsmart Himself?

There’s no question Penguins POHO/GM Kyle Dubas is an intelligent guy. Heck, he even looks the part with his horn-rimmed…

NHL Draft: Where Have all the Franchise Players Gone?

In a response to my most recent article, Other Rick posted a list that I confess both intrigued and shocked…

Penguins Update: Big News in the ‘Burgh

Stanley Cup Final aside, you wouldn’t think there’d be a lot happening, hockey-wise, in the middle of June. After all,…

Penguins Update: In Ray We Trusted

I remember how excited I was when the Penguins hired 43-year-old Ray Shero in the spring of 2006 to replace…

Penguins Update: Will Kyle Dubas’ Plans Lead to a Missed Opportunity?

I don’t own a crystal ball. Nor do I possess any particular insight or foresight on the future direction of…

Penguins Update: Sid MVP, Bemström Waived

Just a quickie Penguins Update. Sidney Crosby has been named the team MVP for the 13th time in his illustrious…

All Penguins’ Prospects Who Glitter May Not be Gold

Back in 1982-83, a feisty 20-year-old center named Mitch Lamoureux tore through the AHL like a comet. Skating for the…