With just twenty games remaining on the schedule and sitting in fourth place in the conference, one point out of a tie for second, we have a lot of work to do after the Olympic break. I am going to look at the current situation, the trade deadline, the statistics, and the must bury teams for the rest of the season. more »

This is the first of two favorite times of the year. We have to give it to the guys from the past, we wouldn't be able to be the way we are today without them. While reading this, really think about what I am saying here. more »

I am Legend. I figured a catchy title may intrigue you more sine I haven't given you anything to read in a good while. What can I say, the Pens, although dropping a few in the last week and getting killed with injuries, are looking even better than last year. The Steelers are back on track after that big Monday night win over the Broncos. As for the Pirates, well, let's hope that really was year two of the three year rebuilding plan. Only three more to endure! 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 »

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 »

I will tell you what. the score does not reflect the kind of game the Penguins played last night. The team played their best game by far, in my opinion. I am getting tired of all the doubters. I am getting tired of hearing how impossible it is for us to win this. I am tired of hearing of all the depth of the Detroit Redwings. I am tired of hearing that we can't win without Evgeni Malkin or Sidney Crosby scoring. I will tell you what, it is game seven and anything can happen. Look out Loretta! more »

Here are a couple things simply to get you properly pumped for tonight's game! If you watch even one of these videos, you will more than likely be able to get into the right frame of mind. It is time for us to take our place in history as the real team that wouldn't quit. If you are any kind of sports enthusiast and especially a Penguins fan for tonight, you can manipulate these to mean whatever you want. I don't know about you, but I am going to be watching these until gametime! more »

It is that time of year. It is time for a statement game. It is time for us to show them who should be winning the Stanley Cup. I get told left and right that we are toast. That we can't win the series. I disagree. The Redwings put up their best performance on Saturday, not because they were any better than usual, but because we handed the game to them. You will not get that again. I have a feeling that we are all going to be pleasantly surprised at the outcome of this game. I look forward to seeing how many people respond with negative comments after tonight. more »

Right. That was a killer. We were beat. We didn't look like we have all season. I know, But it is over and it was just one game. It isn't like last year. We are better than this. We have better coaches and better players. If you sat at home tonight and thought for a second that we can't still do this, then shame on you! We can and will regroup. Don't doubt us. more »

We have all the ingredients that must be in a Stanley Cup Final to make it exciting. We have hitting, scoring, drama, the unexpected, and the best part, now a best of three. We also have the uncertainty of who will win this one. Last year at this time, we had all of us Penguin fans hoping for a series win, but doubting it based on previous game play. Now, we just don't know. We have hope, but these are very equal teams. Who will get the bounces tonight? more »

So, for the record, we lost the first two games in Detroit 3-1. We won both the games in Pittsburgh 4-2. Looks like the title is perfect. However, that is the only thing that is similar between the four games. The series is tied at two, which makes it a best of three. Two of these games will be in Detroit, that is, if there are three more games in this series. It could all end in Pittsburgh. I have some strong opinions of the series so far, but you will have to read on to hear them. more »