Penguins Update: The Juice is Loose
When Ray Shero acquired Jussi Jokinen from Carolina at last season’s trade deadline it barely caused a stir. After all,…
Penguins Update: Too Many Vets Spoil the Stew
As I watched the Penguins take one on the chin last night at the hands of the Dallas Stars, I…
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: Simon Sez…Despres Needs to Play
There’s no denying it. The Pittsburgh Penguins enjoy a wealth of riches when it comes to defensemen. Thanks to the…
Penguins Update: Injuries a Blessing in Disguise?
It’s safe to say the Penguins have endured more than their share of hardship this year. With key performers such…
Penguins Show Lots of Heart
I’ve written on numerous occasions that the Penguins need to be bigger and tougher in order to compete for the…
Penguins Update: The Boston Massacre
More than any Penguins’ defeat in recent memory, last night’s gut-wrenching 3-2 loss at the hands of the Big, Bad…
Penguins Update: Niskanen’s Dangerfield Days Are Over
Perform a quick scan of Pittsburgh Penguins statistics and you’ll notice a surprising number. Perched atop the list in plus/minus…