Penguins Update: So Who Do We Root for Now?
For us die-hard Pittsburgh hockey fans, this is practically virgin territory. Our beloved Penguins—back-to-back champions—were eliminated from the Stanley Cup…
Penguins in Search of Identity
Shortly after the Penguins were brushed aside in round one of the 2015 playoffs, general manager Jim Rutherford formulated a…
Penguins Update: If Looks Could Kill
Back in the 1930s, the Philadelphia Athletics had a Hall-of-Fame catcher named Mickey Cochrane. By all accounts, he hated to…
These Are Better Days for Our Penguins
Why, it’s getting to be a habit. Following the last two Penguins games, tough guy Ryan Reaves has gone out…
The Penguins’ Matt Murray Grounds the Jets 2 – 1 in OT
Stop me if you heard this one before–the Pittsburgh Penguins beat their opponent, at home, in PPG Paints Arena, 2…
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…
Maple Leafs Rake Penguins
In the wake of last night’s 5-3 loss to Toronto, there’s good news and bad news to report. First, the…
Road Warrior Penguins Muzzle Canucks
It wasn’t supposed to happen this way. Not according to my admittedly flawed crystal ball. Starting with a physical clash…