Brady Smith
Smith works full time with Rise Against Hunger, a non-profit set on ending world hunger by 2030. He's a hockey enthusiast living in Pittsburgh, PA and formerly covered the Pittsburgh Penguins for THW. Follow him on twitter @BSmithWV
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Ovechkin Deserves Better Legacy
May 13th, 2017 The Washington Capitals have been in the NHL since 1974. They have just one Eastern Conference championship but were swept in the Stanley Cup Final. Winning in the NHL is hard, but the Caps have found success in the last decade with three Presidents' Trophies. However, they have yet to return to the Eastern Conference Final since their...
Penguins Shake Off the 'Rust' & Bounce Caps
May 11th, 2017 I've never been so happy to be wrong. After a horrid Game 6 for the Pittsburgh Penguins, they did everything necessary to change the tide and knock the Washington Capitals out of the playoffs, again. The game lived up to the series hype and was easily the best 60 minutes of hockey the Penguins put together. Experience Beats...
Penguin Fans, It's Time to Worry
May 9th, 2017 Every article you read regarding the Penguins and their Game 7 fate showcase the Pens in a negative light, and for good reason. Just two days ago, most of the articles, including mine, gave Pens fans every reason why they should remain calm and enjoy a Game 6 victory... and then Game 6 happened. Without question, this was the...
Penguins Fans...Time to Worry?
May 7th, 2017 No. How many of you reading this picked the Penguins to win their second rounds series against the Washington Capitals in five games? And for those of you who rely on hockey "experts", how many of them picked the Pens in five? No one predicted a short series. And I doubt people expected the Penguins to have a chance to close the series...
Loving Hockey Starts in Montreal
May 6th, 2017 It's that time of year again, where most hockey fans are spilling tears at the bar and sulking over another early playoff exit or another season of underachieving. There are other fans that have skipped the stage of sadness and are rejoicing that the draft lottery has taken place and their team has a chance to rebuild (five of the top 10...
An Improbable Hero in Pittsburgh
December 19th, 2014 At the onset of a new season, general mangers put together a team that they believe will have success and a team that they believe is built for a playoff run. The general manger will identify his superstars, his top six wingers, his top four defenseman, and his enforcers. Then, the front office look for players who are competitive and...
