No Defense for (or from) Penguins Defense
In football there’s a phenomena known as the “lookout” block. That’s when an offensive lineman, having blown his assignment, turns…
Penguins Update: I’m Cuckoo for Boko
Back in the day, Sonny the cartoon cuckoo bird went bonkers for Cocoa Puffs cereal (so did I). “I’m cuckoo…
Is Mike Sullivan Too Much of a Hockey Purist for the Penguins Good?
As I was pondering our Penguins in the wake of my latest rant over loading up on undersized defensemen, a…
Penguins Update: Behind-the-Curve Grumble
Hey all. Just noticed news of a free-agent signing by the Cup-champion Panthers from nine days ago that stirred my…
Did Ron Hextall Do the Penguins a Solid in the Draft?
As a rule, giving credit to former general manager Ron Hextall in any way, shape or form isn’t the way…
Penguins Sign Howe: Murashov Shines
The Penguins wrapped up their prospect development camp on Wednesday, with Team 1 bringing home the gold (actually, the Michel…
Early Look at the Penguins Potential 23-Man Roster (It Ain’t Pretty)
So now that the dust has settled on the free-agent season, or at least the early going, what’s the Penguins’…
Penguins Offseason Rewind: Can I Get a Mulligan?
I was engrossed in conversation with Other Rick at Wright’s Gym yesterday and the topic quickly veered toward our Penguins…