Penguins Defense a Worry
Give Penguins GM Jim Rutherford credit. Under less-than-ideal circumstances, he’s done his utmost to breathe new life into a franchise…
Penguins Swap Sutter for Bonino and Clendening, Sign Fehr
I’ll say this for Penguins GM Jim Rutherford. He ain’t afraid to roll the dice. Displaying the brass of a…
Penguins Beef Up
Back in 1984 Wendy’s fast-food restaurant struck advertising gold with the catchphrase, “Where’s the beef?” The clever lament could apply…
Penguins Get Kessel
What’s the old saying? Desperate times call for desperate measures? In the wake of last season’s disappointing finish—not to mention…
Penguins Give Their All
Determined to even their series with the nettlesome New York Rangers, the Penguins played 60 minutes of passionate, playoff-style hockey last…
Slow Start Dooms Penguins
In the wake of Saturday’s scintillating victory over the Rangers, I was afraid the Penguins might be too fired up…
Penguins Update: Cole a Keeper
Jim Rutherford drew tons of criticism for his moves at the trade deadline. Clearly feeling the heat, the venerable GM…
Penguins Stun Rangers 4-3
Take that, New York. After playing the patsy in Game 1 of their opening-round matchup with the Rangers, the Penguins…