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…
Penguins Answer the Bell
“Where the hell have you been Jimmy Braddock?” Actor Paul Giamatti, playing the part of fight manager Joe Gould in…
Penguins Update: When the Goin’ Gets Tough…
…the tough get goin.’ At least according to the old adage. It’s crunch time for our Penguins…in more ways than…
Penguins Falter, Lose to Chicago
I hope last night’s 4-1 loss to Chicago at the United Center wasn’t somehow symbolic. Like in the Miss America…