All of my life I have been an avid “video game” player. I use the term video game loosely, because I didn’t grow up playing action games, adventure games, role-playing games or even puzzle games. In fact, I’ve pretty much just stuck to the sports and racing type games my whole life. I lived myContinueContinue reading “EA Sports NHL Series: If It’s In The Game, Is It Really In The Game?”
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Jake Guentzel out 4-6 Months
On the heels of what should be a joyous All-Star nod, Penguins F Jake Geuntzel is out 4-6 months after undergoing shoulder surgery this week. Jake had just scored his team leading 20th goal in a 5-1 win against the Senators, only to be tripped up and come crashing into the boards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7AWpyzgaEY This isContinueContinue reading “Jake Guentzel out 4-6 Months”
Is Keefe capable of doing what Babcock couldn’t?
Just in case anyone has missed the biggest headline in the NHL the past week, Toronto has fired their “legendary” NHL head coach, Mike Babcock. For more on that, peep Vo’s article from earlier this week regarding the situation. In a recent announcement by the Leafs, they have hired Toronto Marlies head coach Sheldon Keefe.ContinueContinue reading “Is Keefe capable of doing what Babcock couldn’t?”
The Coin Flip that is Matt Murray
Well, if anyone listened to the Two Beers Deep live podcast yesterday (which you definitely should because they are GREAT), you might have heard me say during the hockey talky segment that the Penguins weren’t going to win last night… UNLESS (KEYWORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) Matt Murray showed up to play. Trust me, I LOVE being wrong aboutContinueContinue reading “The Coin Flip that is Matt Murray”
The Penguins are a sinking ship…
Honestly, as much as I hate to write this, it’s the unfortunate truth. The Penguins are currently a sinking ship. Why? Well…take a gander at the lines from practice yesterday. https://twitter.com/PensInsideScoop/status/1181968065665343489 Holy YIKES. Yeah you’re reading that right. Not one, but TWO defensemen running in the 4th line of offense. That’s how injured the PensContinueContinue reading “The Penguins are a sinking ship…”
Early season woes for the Steel City?
Well…the game for the Penguins last night started out great! Sidney Crosby scored to put them ahead within the first minute of the game. It looked like we were going to easily rout the Jets…I mean they haven’t won in Pittsburgh since 2006 so this should be easy right? Photo by Joe Sargent via GettyContinueContinue reading “Early season woes for the Steel City?”
TFTB Penguins Recap: Game 2
These were the Pittsburgh Penguins we all know and love. A HUGE bounce-back from dropping the home opener against the Sabres. Granted, the Columbus Blue Jackets are very bad now, with most of the firepower from last season gone, but nonetheless, a victory is a victory. Open the Flood Gates The goals and points wereContinueContinue reading “TFTB Penguins Recap: Game 2”
TFTB Penguins Preview: Game 2 vs Columbus Blue Jackets
https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1180459183768051713?s=20 It’s a hockey night in Pittsburgh folks. It’s about that time again. Tonight, at 7pm, the Penguins take on their neighboring rival in the Blue Jackets. In my opinion, one of the most entertaining rivalries the Penguins have, this should set up to be a GREAT game. The Penguins faced off against the BlueContinueContinue reading “TFTB Penguins Preview: Game 2 vs Columbus Blue Jackets”
TFTB Penguins Recap: Game 1
Hmmmmm………. Honestly, not too sure what to say about this game. It wasn’t AWFUL, but it wasn’t great either. The Pens competed, but the Sabres wanted it more, and the killing blow came from a familiar face too. Revenge is a dish best served cold Yeah, that’s right, Conor Sheary (S H A R EContinueContinue reading “TFTB Penguins Recap: Game 1”
TFTB Penguins Preview: Game 1 vs Buffalo Sabres
https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1179743635849535488 Hell. YEAH. Penguins are back baby, and they are looking to come out STRONG against the Sabres, in an effort to kickstart a run to the Cup. The season opener was looking to be bleak earlier in the week, when it was uncertain whether Pens captain and GOAT Sidney Crosby would play, but he’sContinueContinue reading “TFTB Penguins Preview: Game 1 vs Buffalo Sabres”
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