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 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 →
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 →
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 →
8/13: Griggsy’s Gripes
Griggsy is back with a vengeance. Not really, he's just got more thoughts on various things (hooooorrrrraaaaayyyyy football is back). While he's gripin' on the internets, I'll be gripin' as I mop the floors at my weekend job. All things depending, I plan on getting the new Pens Preview up between tomorrow and Tuesday. Until... 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 →
Avoid the Clap 