Penguins Free-Agent Update: Where’s the Beef?
In the wake of Ray Shero’s dismissal in May, Penguins owners Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle repeatedly stressed the need to…
Penguins Defense Stands Tall
Having posted consecutive shutouts against the stubborn New York Rangers, Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury has received tons of praise, and…
Playoff Penguins Show True Colors
At the end of each episode of the old Lone Ranger TV show someone would invariably ask, “Who was that…
Penguins Update: Time to Sit Scuderi
Few decisions in sports are more gut-wrenching than choosing whether or not to bench a time-honored veteran. But the Penguins…
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 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: 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…