The Toughest Penguins Ever: Paul Baxter
Few Penguins players past or present created more of a stir on the ice than defenseman Paul Gordon Baxter. A…
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…
Panthers Simply the Best
Before I start my ramble in earnest, I want to point out two outstanding articles on other sites. In “Crosby/Malkin…
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…
Playoff Update: Train Keeps a Rollin’
The Florida Panthers continue to make mincemeat out of some very good opponents. Two nights after clobbering the Hurricanes in…
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 Update: How Important is Speed?
Speed kills. A truism often repeated, especially in hockey circles. The faster you play, the greater your chances of success.…
Penguins Update: Let’s Get Physical (Part Two)
During Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday night, Florida whitewashed the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Rangers by a score…