Penguins History: The Boys of Winter
If ever a team was destined for failure, it was the 1983-84 Pittsburgh Penguins. Only a season removed from a…
Penguins History: The Hatfields versus the McCoys
In the spring of 1970, a strange malaise called Stanley Cup fever had, quite unexpectedly, taken Pittsburgh by storm. Following…
Penguins History: The Century Line
Throughout hockey history there have been many storied line combinations. The powerhouse Red Wings of the early 1950s boasted the…
Penguins Update: A Primer on Fighting and Physical Play
This piece was originally intended as a response to a comment posted by Mike concerning a rise in fighting majors…
Penguins History: Michel Briere
Years before Mario Lemieux hoisted the Penguins onto his broad shoulders and carried them to Stanley Cup glory, another center…
Penguins Update: NHL Pauses Regular Season Due to Coronavirus Concerns
In the wake of heightened concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19), the National Hockey League has elected to pause the regular…
Anyone Seen Our Penguins?
Missing. One NHL hockey team. Goes by the name Penguins. Dresses in black and gold uniforms. Used to play with…
Penguins Double Their Pleasure, Skewer Sabres
For some reason, last night’s 4-2 victory over Buffalo reminded me of the old Doublemint gum commercials from the 1980s.…