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 →
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: Down The Stretch
The Pittsburgh Penguins are headed down the home stretch of the 2011-2012 season, with just 20 regular season games remaining. After 62 games, the Pens sit in 2nd place in the Atlantic Division, and their 77 points are good enough for 4th place in the Eastern Conference. As of this day, that would set them... 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 →
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 →
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 →
7/23: Griggsy’s Gripes
Welcome to Griggsy’s Gripes 2: Electric Boogaloo. It’s the only chance I’ll get to say it, so I couldn’t pass that up. Apparently, quite a few people decided my first attempt at this was worth reading. I thank you all for that, very much. Hopefully, there will be no sophomore slump. Anyways, without further ado,... Continue Reading →
Avoid the Clap 