Penguins in a Hex-Stall
“Time to take your medicine.” As kids we probably all heard a parent utter those dreaded words as they approached,…
Can the Penguins Adapt to the New NHL?
On occasion I’ll play a little call-and-response game with a friend. She’ll tease me and tell me I’m whimpy, whimpy,…
Penguins Update: What about Mike Buckley?
I was working the front desk at Wright’s Gym the other night when friend and fellow hockey aficionado Ray Pietrangeli…
Penguins Update: Options for Long Pants Hockey
While commenting on management’s stated desire to play “long pants” hockey a couple of months ago, I suggested tongue-in-cheek that…
Did the Penguins Miss Their Last Chance to Win a Cup?
I was mulling over potential changes to the Penguins’ roster when an unsettling thought occurred to me. Did we miss…
Final Four Reinforces Penguins Need for Change
There’s been much written and much analysis concerning the Penguins latest first-round playoff exit. The consensus is goaltending let us…
Penguins Update: Time for a Coaching Change?
Any time a team falls short of expectations, you’re bound to hear rumblings about a coaching change. It’s no different…
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…