Should the Penguins be Buyers or Sellers at the Deadline?
About a month ago, I wrote an article titled, “What Should Dubas Do Now,” sharing my thoughts about the then-distant…
4 Nations Update: Is Sully Getting His Groove Back?
Anyone who follows hockey knows the past few seasons haven’t been especially kind to Penguins coach Mike Sullivan. For starters,…
Penguins Update: Dumpin’ the Ol’ Brain Pan
Hi all. I’ve been focusing on another writing project and, frankly, needed to take a break from the blog. But…
Penguins Simon-ize Predators
I was reflecting on the Penguins’ impressive 5-2 thrashing of Nashville last night and trying to think of a clever…
Kessel, Penguins Get Revenge
He’s the second-leading active goal scorer among American-born players. One with a history of livin’ large on a big stage.…
Penguins Update: Prelude to the Playoffs?
In the wake of Team USA’s heartbreaking loss to Team Canada on Friday, a buddy of mine shook his head…
Is the Penguins’ Defense Good Enough?
Back in 1973 the Philadelphia Flyers drafted defenseman Larry Goodenough with their second-round pick. Cleverly nicknamed “Izzy,” Goodenough enjoyed some…
Merry Christmas Evgeni Malkin!
Today is Christmas for those of the Eastern Orthodox churches, the Russians in particular stick close to this tradition. Well,…