Penguins Easy Pickins
“We want to be a team that’s tough to play against.” Remember when former GM Ray Shero uttered those words?…
Penguins Update: Is Sid Still Super?
Sidney Crosby’s on-ice achievements are truly awe-inspiring. Two Art Ross Trophies, two Hart Trophies, three Ted Lindsay/Lester Pearson Awards, and…
Vandelay’s Coffee Talk with Darius Kasparaitis
During the Sidney Crosby era, it seems that the one key component that is the cause for the numerous untimely…
Penguins Free-Agent Update: Where’s the Beef?
In the wake of Ray Shero’s dismissal in May, Penguins owners Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle repeatedly stressed the need to…
Penguins Update: A Requiem for Dan and Ray
Somewhere Craig Patrick must be smiling. Not an arrogant, misery-loves-company smile. More of a rueful, knowing grin. Aside from Mario…
Penguins Update: Something Fishy in the ‘Burgh
Something smells fishy in the ‘Burgh. And it ain’t Wholey’s seafood market. Ever since the Penguins were eliminated from the…
The Jagr Saga: Time for Penguins Fans to Bury the Hatchet
When New Jersey winger Jaromir Jagr stepped onto the ice last night at CONSOL Energy Center, I was hoping against…
Penguins Okay with Second Best
After reading Phil Krundle’s passionate, well-thought, and superbly crafted feature on the state of the Penguins (and coach Dan Bylsma),…