So, here we are. We've all made it here. Where is "here," exactly? That is both something easy and difficult to answer. "Here" is nothing more than the second round of playoffs in the 2015-2016 season. The Penguins have made it through round one with, what some may call, remarkable ease. "Here" is waiting to... Continue Reading →
The Penguins vs reality
The following is transcribed from a series of Tweets I made on Sunday afternoon. Guys, it's time for some #RealTalk Maybe this is a shock to you, but...*psssst* The Penguins are not going to win the Stanley Cup this year. They never were going to. This season was lost years ago when the at-that-time management... Continue Reading →
Winning the Parise Battle Loses the War?
Before I get fully underway, I first want to apologize upfront for the title being slightly misleading. I want it to be clear, from this moment forward, that I am a big supporter of the "do whatever you have to in order to land Parise" line of thinking. Keep that in mind as I walk... Continue Reading →
Post Draft, Pre-Free Agency
With some of my thoughts and feelings out about the "Shero Draft Strategy," I wanted to discuss a few thoughts I've had regarding the Pens going forward into free agency. I, personally, don't buy into the Ryan Suter stuff. I honestly think it's a bunch of smoke and mirrors from Camp Shero to get teams... Continue Reading →
The Penguins Are A Bad Team
Here's usually where the wheels come off and people start spewing things like "BAD FAN!" at me. I'm just going to say it. The Pittsburgh Penguins are a bad team. I discussed, at length, the problem the team is facing with injuries right now. I had posed the question to Twitter (from my personal account)... Continue Reading →
9/17: Griggsy’s Gripes
Griggsy is back on his game and not a day too soon. It only seems fitting that I finally start getting my feet under me and Chris gets his next round of Gripes up the same day that the Penguins opened up training camp. I am trying to get all of the papers graded tonight... Continue Reading →
Pens Preview: Marc-Andre Fleury
I have been known to be something of a "Fleury hater" for many years. I don't like the term "hater" because that implies a complete and total illogical dislike of a player for reasons that cannot be logic'd or discussed. When I would discuss Fleury's previous disappointments I would do so with facts and figures... Continue Reading →
Pens Preview: James Neal
If ever there was a deadline pick-up that caused more elation, then frustration, then more elation, then abject hatred, then more (un)conditional love followed by even more anger and hostility than James "The Real Deal" Neal, I do not remember who this individual was or why we were so excited and then hate-filled. I know... Continue Reading →
Avoid the Clap 