Penguins Update: The Jake Guentzel Syndrome
“We didn’t lose because we weren’t big enough,” snapped Penguins coach Mike Sullivan when questioned about his team’s physicality (or…
Penguins Capture Raucous Game 3, Forge 2-1 Series Lead
I was watching last night’s Game 3 between the Penguins and Islanders at the Fireside Inn, enjoying a grilled cheese…
Penguins Update: Making the Grade (Management)
For my final installment of Making the Grade, I’ve evaluated the Penguins’ front-office and management, from owners Ron Burkle and…
Penguins Update: Making the Grade (The Defense and Goalies)
For my second installment of Making the Grade, I’ve turned my attention to the guys who keep the puck out…
Penguins Update: Making the Grade (The Forwards)
With some lag time before the start of the playoffs, I thought it would be a good time to grade…
Eight is Enough, Penguins Drub Sabres
Back in the day there was a comedy-drama TV series titled Eight is Enough about a family with eight kids…
Penguins and Toughness: The “Scut” Farkus Syndrome
This feature was originally intended as a response to Mike and me regarding the toughness issue. I thought it was…
Penguins Trade Deadline Update: The Morning After
I suppose like many of you, I’m still trying to process my feelings about the Penguins’ trade deadline moves…or lack…