Penguins Zip Past Blues, 6-3
The Penguins sprang to a jack-rabbit start last night against the Blues, allowed the tortoise visitors to catch up, then…
Penguins Update: Points vs. Hits
Shelly Anderson posted an intriguing article on Pittsburgh Hockey Now a while back that referenced a study and report published…
Penguins Retro: When the Goin’ Gets Tough…
I thought I’d take a break from my series on the Toughest Penguins, or a sideways step if you prefer,…
The Toughest Penguins Ever: Bryan “Bugsy” Watson
Bryan Joseph Watson was a rambunctious little defenseman whose heart was several times bigger than his undersized body. Serving as…
The Toughest Penguins Ever: Steve Durbano
As a young hockey fan, I’ll never forget the day in January of 1974 when the Penguins acquired tough guys…
The Toughest Penguins Ever: Bob “Battleship” Kelly
My series on toughest Penguins continues with an oldie but baddie, originally published on PenguinPoop back on January 3, 2012.…
Stanley Cup Update: Channeling His Inner Brooks Orpik
In the spring of 1970, the Penguins and their bitter rivals, the St. Louis Blues, brawled their way through a…
Ex-Penguins Update: Kappy Rides Again
I’ve been following the Penguins in earnest since the early 1970s. (Yes, I’m that old.) In all that time, I…