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 →
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: Tyler Kennedy
Tyler Kennedy. Tyler effing Kennedy. Be honest with yourself for a few minutes. Think to the start of the season. Raise your hand if you expected Tyler Kennedy to be one of the best offensive weapons down the stretch. It's OK. I'll wait. I know I didn't expect much out of Kennedy beyond what we... 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 →
Pens Preview: Kris Letang
Kris Letang. Wow. Just...wow. I remember watching him over the course of the season and now looking over his stat lines I am purely mystified by Letang's season. I am going to do my best to write objectively, but I want to outline some of my biases regarding Kris Letang. I was disappointed in his... Continue Reading →
Avoid the Clap 