If the Penguins are going to go far in the playoffs, then supplementing their pricier roster pieces with players that provide the maximum damage for their dollar is an essential part of the puzzle. Fear not though as they have a handful of contract gems that promise an impressive return on investment in 2023-24. Matt…… read more »
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Can Mikael Granlund Bounce Back With The Penguins?
Mikael Granlund’s first stint with the Pittsburgh Penguins was a disaster. After posting 64 points in 80 games in 2021-22 with the Nashville Predators, Granlund took a step back last season. In 58 games with the Predators, he produced 36 points. Then, after being acquired by the Penguins at the trade deadline, he recorded only…… read more »
What’s the next chip to fall in conference realignment and what’s next for Best Virginia?
Sara Diggins/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK Good morning afternoon! This is the Shotgun Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown. pic.twitter.com/Vdoz9Ih4v7— ladies and gentlemen, the weekend (@CraigWeekend) July 21, 2023 It’s a light news day. Let’s have a great Friday, shall we? REALIGNMENT IS BACK ON THE MENU… With Colorado officially…… read more »
Penguins Could Be a Serious Destination for Matthews in 2024-25
Like The Magnificent One, Yags, Sid the Kid, and Gino in Pittsburgh, Auston Matthews is similarly revered and aptly named by fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The moniker AM34 sounds like a fighter jet, and if you’ve ever seen Matthews smoothly skate the puck down the middle of the ice, shift onto the left…… read more »
Colorado’s back in the Big 12, the Pac-12 is on life support and Best Virginia
Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Good morning! This is the Shotgun Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown. Here’s a koala scratching its ass. pic.twitter.com/7iiYYoz6PX— why you should have an animal (@shouldhaveanima) July 27, 2023 Let’s have a good Thursday, shall we? WELCOME BACK BUFFS… In a move shocking to only…… read more »
Colorado’s back in the Big 12, the Pac-12 is on life support and Best Virginia’s summer tradition
Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Good morning! This is the Shotgun Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown. Here’s a koala scratching its ass. pic.twitter.com/7iiYYoz6PX— why you should have an animal (@shouldhaveanima) July 27, 2023 Let’s have a good Thursday, shall we? WELCOME BACK BUFFS… In a move shocking to only…… read more »
Which new Penguins addition will make the biggest impact this season?
New general manager Kyle Dubas has had a busy start to the Pittsburgh Penguins offseason, adding five prominent players to the lineup, including Reilly Smith, Ryan Graves, Noel Acciari, Lars Eller, and Matt Nieto. If the Penguins actually do land land Karlsson that would certainly be the most impactful addition of the summer.… read more »
Steelers’ Najee Harris Calls Out Giants, Says Saquon Barkley’s Contract ‘Ain’t Fair’
Pittsburgh Steelers star Najee Harris lamented the state of affairs that led Saquon Barkley to settle on a one-year contract that closely mirrored his…… read more »
NEW EPISODE: Are Houston and Oklahoma State the soft spot in West Virginia’s schedule?
The boys are continuing their Deep Dive series with a look at Houston and Oklahoma State. Are they a potential soft spot in West Virginia’s schedule? On this episode of West By Pod, Joel and Jordan waste no time getting into the Houston and Oklahoma State, a potential soft spot in WVU’s 2023 football schedule.…… read more »
NEW EPISODE: Finally some good news!
We’ve finally been given a reprieve from the bad news. Let’s talk about it. On today’s episode of Unreasonable Doubt, the 30-Day Transfer Portal has closed. The Big 12 Schedule Matrix was favorable to WVU. The Mountaineers picked up a big man from the portal. Jose Perez returned. Best Virginia won their 1st Round TBT.…… read more »