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Shane Darrow

I am a proud Ohio University graduate, where I got both my bachelor's and master's degree in journalism; I also played on the club hockey team for four years. I have been blogging about the NHL for about the last ten years and am an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan. I currently live in Columbus, OH with my wife and 2-year-old son, Graham. As a hobby, I compete in strongman competitions and still get on the ice once or twice a week. Hockey is the greatest sport on earth!

Penguins’ Fourth Line Peaking at the Right Time

Shane Darrow | April 1, 2019

When the average hockey fan thinks of the Pittsburgh Penguins, they likely think of the abundance of superstars they have on their roster. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ McCann Fitting in Perfectly

Shane Darrow | March 24, 2019

On Feb. 23, 2018, the Pittsburgh Penguins traded for Derick Brassard and believed they had finally found the long-term solution for their third-line center. With superstars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ Fanbase Wrong for Blaming Murray

Shane Darrow | March 19, 2019

With only nine games left in the regular season, the Pittsburgh Penguins currently sit in third place in the tight-knit Metropolitan Division. They are three points out of first place,…

Categories Penguins Goaltending

Penguins’ Johnson Has Been Pleasant Surprise

Shane Darrow | March 9, 2019

On Feb. 23, the Pittsburgh Penguins faced the Philadelphia Flyers at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles, as part of the 2019 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series. Toward…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ Ownership of Blue Jackets Continues

Shane Darrow | March 9, 2019

With only 15 games left in the regular season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have won three straight and earned points in eight of their last 10. Despite suffering some key injuries,…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

3 Penguins Who Must Step up After Key Injuries

Shane Darrow | February 28, 2019

With only 19 games left in the 2018-19 regular season, the Pittsburgh Penguins are holding on for dear life to the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. That’s about…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Last Hope Is Ethan Prow

Shane Darrow | February 25, 2019

On Feb. 23, the Pittsburgh Penguins faced the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2019 Stadium Series at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. From the Penguins perspective, the game was an absolute…

Categories Penguins Prospects

3 Potential Penguins Trade Targets

Shane Darrow | February 21, 2019

Arguably the most exciting time of the season, the 2019 NHL Trade Deadline is right around the corner. At any minute, any team could make a franchise-altering decision. As far…

Categories Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trade Deadline

Penguins Must Be Buyers at Trade Deadline

Shane Darrow | February 16, 2019

As the Feb. 25 NHL Trade Deadline quickly approaches, general managers will need to consult their staff to see whether they want to be buyers or sellers. The Pittsburgh Penguins…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Trade Deadline

Penguins Need to Trade Phil Kessel

Shane Darrow | February 11, 2019

As the most important part of the season commences, the Pittsburgh Penguins are 2-4-1 since returning from the All-Star break. They are hanging to the final playoff spot in the Eastern…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Right to Move on From Brassard & Sheahan

Shane Darrow | February 2, 2019

With the Pittsburgh Penguins barely clinging on to a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, it was no surprise that general manager Jim Rutherford decided to make some changes. Of…

Categories Penguins Transactions

3 Bold Predictions for Penguins’ Second Half

Shane Darrow | January 29, 2019

After Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang dominated the 2019 NHL All-Star Game, the Pittsburgh Penguins will look to carry that momentum into the second half of the season. Through 48…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins
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