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 →
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 Deep End of the Fan Pool
I am, by and large, a big personality. Those who know me in real life know that I can be...a little much to take. Those who only know me from online are fairly certain that I am mentally unstable and in desperate need of various medications. They very well may all be right, but that... Continue Reading →
The Gripes: First-Round NHL Playoffs Preview
The most exciting two months in sports gets off and running in short order. Sounds like a perfect time for The Gripes to give you a quick preview of each series, before putting on the prognostication hat and telling you who I think ends up surviving round one. Away we go: Western Conference- #1 Vancouver... Continue Reading →
The Gripes: The East, In Review
The NHL regular season is over, and the Gripes has returned to look back at how well (and poorly) my predictions went for the 2011-12 season. I already weaved my way through the West. This time, a look back at the East. Eastern Conference 15. Montreal Canadiens (78 Points, 5th--Northeast Division) Gripes’ Preseason Prediction: 12th... Continue Reading →
The Gripes: The West, In Review
Six months ago, yours truly stepped up to the keyboard and boldly predicted the way that the NHL’s conferences would shake out over the course of 82 games. Now that everything has played out, has Mr. Gripes proved to be a prognosticator extraordinaire? Or will Mr. Gripes be hanging his head in shame? Let’s find... Continue Reading →
All Things In Time
Wow. That month went by fast. Since the last update, and that was late October, business has picked up around these parts. The good news: I have really settled into my job and there's much less insanity surrounding the day-to-day life. I'm still perpetually behind the 8-ball, but that happens. Contrary to popular belief, teaching... Continue Reading →
The Western Conference…According to Griggsy
Folks, Griggsy is a beast. Just let his analysis speak for itself. Holy crap. This is also the first time I've used the "more/jump/split" feature. So...make sure to keep reading after the jump. Holy crap. --- With the greatest sport in the world less than a week from puck drop, the Gripes takes a... Continue Reading →
Pens Preview: Sidney Crosby
It's been a while since one of these got churned out. What can I say? Life happened and these take time. It doesn't excuse it, but it does provide at least a little perspective. Given the layoff and the change in life style and progress that's been made, I thought it only fitting to take... Continue Reading →
9/3: Griggsy’s Gripes
Griggsy is filling the void while I am crotch deep in packing and boxes and insanity. Ol' Walt is heading off on Wednesday and it's likely I will not be around until the following weekend at the earliest, but first - Griggsy. Also, thank baby Jesus for football. Here we go. ----------- I’m... Continue Reading →
Avoid the Clap 