The NHL just held its annual Research and Development Camp, which is an event where the NHL leaders get to try out new rule ideas and see how they pan out on ice. It is interesting to see what ideas they come up with and thinking of how they will look if they would implement them. I get excited at the possibilities. I am going to tell you some of the ideas and then explain what they could mean for the NHL next season if implemented. more »

After yesterday's (8.20) announcement of the Penguins signing winger Aaron Asham, a Flyer the last two seasons, I am still unsure of how exactly to feel and react to this. more »

On March 17th, Lord Stanley made his second visit to Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania since the Penguins became the Stanley Cup Champions in June. Lord Stanley must have enjoyed himself while he was here back in September because we were graced with his presence again! Find out about his latest visit to Wilkes Barre after the jump... more »

Here we are at the tail end of another disappointing baseball season, waiting in anticipation for our beloved Steelers to take the field and our exciting young hockey team to hit the ice. Both teams are coming off championship seasons and will be lookin… more »

Well, I have been distant recently, but I hope this post will make up for some of it. There has been a lot going on with our teams lately and as my co-authors have been tremendous at voicing their thoughts and opinions, I believe it is my turn to give you a little insight into my head about these happenings. more »

With the free agent market and the salary cap tight, we all knew it would be hard to sign or resign some players. To be honest, I think Ray Shero has done a remarkable job so far in holding the team together. We lost some players, but they were pretty much unsignable. I like our chances next year. more »

On the eve of free agency, I come to talk about the Penguins. The signings, the draft, and the free agents. The Pens have a bright future and I like what I see so far, but they will once again need more to get over the hump next season. I want to add, I think they will. I also come to apologize for the recent lack of posting. I currently have a ton going on in my life. I will write more down below, but essentially, an opportunity came along I couldn't pass up. more »

The NHL Awards take place tonight in Las Vegas. There are three possible finalists for each of the nine awards being issued tonight. I am sure we will see the Rocket Richard award to Alex Ovechkin for most goals and the Art Ross to Evgeni Malkin for most points as well. We will see all the others selected, but for now, I am going to tell you my picks for each award and who will probably actually win. Let's see if I am right! more »

If you go about not even looking at the numbers, usually you would say no, just like in the Steelers case in the last post. However unlikely in that aspect, it is likely when you actually look at things. I have been looking at the free agents and bouncing them off of playing time, roles on the team, and points in the regular season. I also looked at how they contributed in the post season. Out of all these things comes the salary cap as well. I feel bad for Ray Shero. I will break it down for you and try to sound smart in the process, yeah, like that can happen! more »

Now, the past couple years, our dear city has had a ton of success in terms of sports teams and events. We now have two Superbowl wins, two Stanley Cup Finals appearances and a Stanley Cup Victory. The Pirates are finally on a rise, however small, it is still just that, a rise. Pitt is always trying to move up, we will see this coming season. We seemed to be poised with some great success for years to come. That is why we claimed the name, the City of Champions more »

What else can I possibly say in a post to properly demonstrate what our Penguins have accomplished. The odds were against us. The history was against us. The commentators were against us. In other words, outside of Pittsburgh, there were very few who thought this game seven would even occur aside from us winning it. The fact is that we did and we won. more »

After a hard swim of concentration, I decided not to just write a motivational post, but to write a tribute to the accolades already in place from this season. This will be, regardless of the outcome, one of the best seasons in franchise history in terms of drama. I couldn't have written it any better. From 10th place in February and sliding to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. From Stanley Cup Finals coach in 2008 to a different Stanley Cup Finals coach in 2009. From lineup changes to trade deadline geniosity (thanks for the word Shaina!). As fans, we can't ask for much more. more »