Toughness Matters (Even if the Penguins Don’t Think So)
As you’ve probably guessed by the title, it’s time for my annual “Penguins lack toughness” rant. What brought this latest…
Penguins Make Emergency Recalls
In the wake of injuries to defenseman Ryan Shea (upper-body) and newly acquired forward Thomas Novak (lower-body), the Penguins have…
Kreider to the Penguins? Yes Please!
I was working the front desk at Wright’s Gym yesterday, tending to business, when I received a text from PP…
Penguins Acquire Joseph from the Blues
The Penguins added a new/old face to their roster today, acquiring defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph from the Blues. The price? The…
Could the Misfit Penguins Be a Match Made in Hockey Heaven?
I was preparing to scrape together a quickie summary of the Penguins uber-impressive 5-1 drubbing of the Red Wings last…
How I Wish the Penguins Could Break out of Mike Sullivan’s Mold
I’m going to start this post with a well-deserved shout-out to Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now for his outstanding…
Penguins Update: No Defense Part II
As I was about to respond to a comment to my last article by Other Rick about the state of…
No Defense for (or from) Penguins Defense
In football there’s a phenomena known as the “lookout” block. That’s when an offensive lineman, having blown his assignment, turns…