Penguins Rally, Grind Out 3-2 Win Over Blue Jackets
The Penguins accomplished something last night in Columbus they haven’t managed in quite some time. They played a full, 60-minute…
Penguins Update: So Who Do We Root for Now?
For us die-hard Pittsburgh hockey fans, this is practically virgin territory. Our beloved Penguins—back-to-back champions—were eliminated from the Stanley Cup…
Penguins Update: If Looks Could Kill
Back in the 1930s, the Philadelphia Athletics had a Hall-of-Fame catcher named Mickey Cochrane. By all accounts, he hated to…
These Are Better Days for Our Penguins
Why, it’s getting to be a habit. Following the last two Penguins games, tough guy Ryan Reaves has gone out…
Life on the Farm: Part II
Yesterday I examined the basic components of an NHL farm system—scouting, developmental teams and coaching. Today I’ll delve into the…
Maple Leafs Rake Penguins
In the wake of last night’s 5-3 loss to Toronto, there’s good news and bad news to report. First, the…
Penguins Jolt Jets in OT
I had my lead-in for last night’s Penguins-Jets game all but written. In deference to the upcoming Academy Awards, I’d…