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Penguins Update: Marooned in the Middle?

Now that the Penguins’ hot streak has passed (1-2-2 in our last five games) and the dust is once again…

Penguins Update: Is it Too Soon to Be Hopeful About Jesse Puljujärvi?

I confess, I’ve been keeping tabs on the progress of forward Jesse Puljujärvi ever since he signed a PTO with…

Penguins Update: The Tale of Two Aging Metro Lions

For the better part of a decade, the Penguins and blood-rival Capitals have dominated the NHL’s Metropolitan Division. While our…

Does Patrick Kane Make Sense for the Penguins?

Before I start my ramble, I need to be clear. The idea for this article evolved from a text exchange…

Mixed-Bag Penguins Earn a Point, BUT…

Merriam-Webster defines a mixed bag as one having both positive and negative qualities or aspects. Along those lines, I’m not…

Penguins Update: Shhh. Whatever You Do, Don’t Mention…

There’s a word we don’t dare mention. Kind of like when a pitcher in baseball is throwing a no-h***er. Or…

Penguins Update: Slugfest Brewing in the Metro?

In the wake of the initial flurry of free-agent signings, to say nothing of some significant hockey trades, I thought…

The Beat Goes On: Capitals Pound Passionless Penguins 6-1

The Penguins didn’t seem to expend a whole lot of energy during last night’s embarrassing 6-1 loss to the Capitals,…