The Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings faced off in the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive season 14 years ago. After the Red Wings got the best of Pittsburgh in the 2008 Final, the Penguins won the Cup the following year. The Penguins went to the Stanley Cup Playoffs 16 consecutive seasons, winning…… read more »
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Penguins vs. Red Wings Prediction & Picks
The Pittsburgh Penguins (2-1) square off against the Detroit Red Wings (2-1) at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, October 18 at 7:30 PM ET on TNT and Max, with both teams fresh off a vistory. The Penguins defeated the Calgary Flames 5-2 in their last game, while the Red Wings are coming off a 4-0…… read more »
West By Pod: Time To Talk About It (Houston Review/Oklahoma State Preview)
Joel and Jordan unpack an unforgettable night in Houston, do their normal rounds of Big 12 Recap/Precap, and discuss Oklahoma State’s rising stock. Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @West_By_Pod to stay updated on future episodes…… read more »
NEW EPISODE: The Exclusive Season?
The early computer rankings have WVU in the bottom half of the Big 12. Is that going to make the 2023-24 WVU Basketball season feel like an exclusive club? This is a basketball podcast, but I start with my reaction to the WVU/Houston football game. What a crazy game. For basketball, a spreadsheet in Connecticut…… read more »
Penguins trade: Get Rathbone, Plasek from Canucks; Friedman goes to Vancouver
The Canucks gave them defenseman Jack Rathbone and forward Karel Plasek in exchange for feisty defenseman Mark Friedman and forward Ty Glover.… read more »
Pittsburgh Penguins Need Jesse Puljujarvi
Then, my mind went on a trip overseas, to the land that makes hardened professional hockey players who can play strong system hockey, handle the cold, and have the mettle to handle the Steel City. Puljujarvi, the former fourth overall draft pick from the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, is a player who has not panned…… read more »
The Pittsburgh Penguins Need Jesse Puljujarvi
Then, my mind went on a trip overseas, to the land that makes hardened professional hockey players who can play strong system hockey, handle the cold, and have the mettle to handle the Steel City. Puljujarvi, the former fourth overall draft pick from the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, is a player who has not panned…… read more »
Pens get Rathbone from Canucks in 4-player deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Jack Rathbone and forward Karel Plasek from the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday in a trade for defenseman Mark Friedman and forward Ty Glover. “I would like to thank Jack for all the time he spent with our organization and always pushing hard when competing for a spot,” Canucks general manager…… read more »
Vancouver Canucks acquire Mark Friedman from Penguins
The Vancouver Canucks and general manager Patrik Allvin announced early on Tuesday that the club would be trading prospects Jack Rathbone and Karel Plasek to the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenseman Mark Friedman and forward Ty Glover. The Canucks finally got some help on the back end, but it probably wasn’t what most fans had in…… read more »
8 NHL Coaches and General Managers Who Could Be on the Hot Seat This Season
The start of a new NHL season is also a period of anticipation and hope for fans that their teams will exceed expectations compared to the previous year. Several NHL coaches and general managers will likely face considerable scrutiny this season. Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion is trying to turn a rebuilding team into…… read more »