Penguins Update: Missing Our Veteran Leaders
This is the last time I’ll write about departed veterans like Matt Cullen, Ron Hainsey and Chris Kunitz. I promise.…
Penguins Update: Time to Act
I’ve been the voice of calm through a stormy first quarter of the season. Indeed, while my fellow PenguinPoop writers…
Penguins Stymied Again
Ever have one of those mornings when your car just won’t start? You insert the key, turn the ignition, and…
Reaves Applies Muscle as Penguins Rebound
Few moves in recent Penguins history earned more criticism, or drew a more divided reaction among the fan base, than…
Life on the Farm: Part II
Yesterday I examined the basic components of an NHL farm system—scouting, developmental teams and coaching. Today I’ll delve into the…
Penguins Update: Patsies No More
Rail-thin and timid as a kid, I often was the target of a neighborhood bully named Tommy S (I’ll withhold…
After the Black Friday of FA comes paying the bills of reality
Let me first say thanks to Rick and Phil for inviting me to write here on PenguinPoop. Hopefully, when I…
Penguins Muscle Up, Acquire Ryan Reaves
Say this about Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford. He ain’t afraid to be bold. A fortnight after hinting at reinforcing his quicksilver…