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Shane DarrowShane 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

April 1, 2019 by Shane Darrow
Colorado Avalanche Mark Barberio Pittsburgh Penguins Garrett Wilson

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 …

Read morePenguins’ Fourth Line Peaking at the Right Time

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Adam Johnson, Garrett Wilson, Matt Cullen

Penguins’ McCann Fitting in Perfectly

March 24, 2019March 24, 2019 by Shane Darrow
Penguins center Jared McCann

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 …

Read morePenguins’ McCann Fitting in Perfectly

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Jared McCann

Penguins’ Fanbase Wrong for Blaming Murray

May 6, 2019March 19, 2019 by Shane Darrow
Pittsburgh Penguins Matt Murray

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, …

Read morePenguins’ Fanbase Wrong for Blaming Murray

Categories Penguins Goaltending Tags Matt Murray

Penguins’ Johnson Has Been Pleasant Surprise

March 9, 2019 by Shane Darrow
Jack Johnson #73 of the Pittsburgh Penguins

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 …

Read morePenguins’ Johnson Has Been Pleasant Surprise

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Jack Johnson

Penguins’ Ownership of Blue Jackets Continues

March 9, 2019 by Shane Darrow

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, …

Read morePenguins’ Ownership of Blue Jackets Continues

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

3 Penguins Who Must Step up After Key Injuries

February 28, 2019 by Shane Darrow
Penguins forward Phil Kessel

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 …

Read more3 Penguins Who Must Step up After Key Injuries

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Erik Gudbranson, Matt Murray, Phil Kessel

Penguins Last Hope Is Ethan Prow

February 25, 2019 by Shane Darrow
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenceman Ethan Prow

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 …

Read morePenguins Last Hope Is Ethan Prow

Categories Penguins Prospects Tags Ethan Prow

3 Potential Penguins Trade Targets

February 22, 2019February 21, 2019 by Shane Darrow
Mats Zuccarello Rangers

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 …

Read more3 Potential Penguins Trade Targets

Categories Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trade Deadline Tags 2019 Trade Deadline

Penguins Must Be Buyers at Trade Deadline

February 16, 2019 by Shane Darrow
Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford

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 …

Read morePenguins Must Be Buyers at Trade Deadline

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Trade Deadline Tags 2019 Trade Deadline

Penguins Need to Trade Phil Kessel

February 11, 2019 by Shane Darrow
Penguins right wing Phil Kessel

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 …

Read morePenguins Need to Trade Phil Kessel

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Phil Kessel

Penguins Right to Move on From Brassard & Sheahan

February 2, 2019 by Shane Darrow
Penguins center Derick Brassard

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 …

Read morePenguins Right to Move on From Brassard & Sheahan

Categories Penguins Transactions Tags Derick Brassard, Jared McCann, Nick Bjugstad, Riley Sheahan

3 Bold Predictions for Penguins’ Second Half

January 29, 2019 by Shane Darrow
Colorado Avalanche Mark Barberio Pittsburgh Penguins Garrett Wilson

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 …

Read more3 Bold Predictions for Penguins’ Second Half

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins Tags Evgeni Malkin, Garrett Wilson, Sidney Crosby
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