Penguins Update: Where Have You Gone Harry Z?
When Penguins GM Ray Shero acquired Harry Zolnierczyk from Anaheim last summer for minor-league defenseman Alex Grant, I thought it…
Is the Penguins’ Defense Good Enough?
Back in 1973 the Philadelphia Flyers drafted defenseman Larry Goodenough with their second-round pick. Cleverly nicknamed “Izzy,” Goodenough enjoyed some…
Penguins Update: Facing Flyers May Not Be Fun
When the Penguins and Flyers resume the Commonwealth Cold War in Philadelphia on Thursday night, it’ll be the definitive case…
Penguins Update: Bylsma Gets a “Therrien Chip”
As a hockey fan who’s grown disenchanted with the Pittsburgh Penguins’ erratic team defense—particularly during the playoffs—I’ve often wished the…
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),…
Penguins Replace Fading Flower for Game 5
Before I begin, I must confess that it pained me to write this piece. The last thing I want to…
Black-and-Gold Update: Penguins Show Tons of Heart in Victory Over Philly
They say confession is good for the soul. If so, I must confess here and now that this isn’t my…
Penguins’ Defense Rests
Is it me, or did the Penguins’ 6-5 loss to Philadelphia Wednesday night look eerily familiar? It was almost as…