Posts About "Ron Burkle"
The Truth Behind the Penguins New Practice Facility
August 24th, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins recently unveiled their state of the art practice facility in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. Their goal is that it will be considered a one stop shop for all things hockey. Inside this massive facility are two full-size NHL rinks, with one reserved specifically for the Penguins, a UPMC sports medicine section...
Is the Penguins' Management Letting Loyalty Cloud Judgement?
August 14th, 2015 After making back-to-back trip to the Stanley Cup in the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons, the Pittsburgh Penguins looked to be a dynasty in the making. Since that point, both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin had pay raises but the team has continually faltered. The deepest playoff run the Penguins have made since that point was in 2012-13...
Evgeni Malkin Will Not Be Traded
June 5th, 2015 Friday morning, Elliotte Friedman went on Sportsnet 960 and spoke about a radical concept: could the Pittsburgh Penguins actually be interested in trading Evgeni Malkin? But more importantly, Friedman discussed how he's heard that Malkin is not happy in Pittsburgh, and would be happy to waive his no-trade clause to move on. The...
New Ownership Could Benefit Penguins
June 4th, 2015 As of about 6 pm last night, the news became official, the Pittsburgh Penguins (or at least part of them) are for sale. Our own Mike Colligan was way ahead of the curve on this one as he reported on this all the way back on April 7th, 2015. https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/606213709430726656 The Penguins later confirmed...
Mario Lemieux, Ron Burkle, and the Future of the Pittsburgh Penguins
April 7th, 2015 Another early playoff exit in 2015 might mean the end of the Mario Lemieux-Ron Burkle ownership era of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Part 3: The Future of the Pittsburgh Penguins
April 7th, 2015 Mario Lemieux, Ron Burkle, and the Future of the Pittsburgh Penguins: Part III
Part 2: Return on Investment
April 7th, 2015 Mario Lemieux, Ron Burkle, and the Future of the Pittsburgh Penguins: Part II
Just a Few Penguins' Thoughts Before Things Heat Up
May 27th, 2014 I hope that everyone here in the lower 48 had a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day Weekend. To all of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for my freedoms, a very heartfelt thank you. In terms of news out of Penguins' camp, there isn't much, but here are a few quick-hit thoughts from what I do know regarding the Pens'...
What Exactly Are the Pittsburgh Penguins Doing?
May 17th, 2014 To answer the question simply: Im really not sure. As I write this column, I've had just over 12 hours to digest the news of Ray Shero's dismissal. Then listen to, read, and process all that the Pittsburgh sports media had to give us on the matter. And I'm still not quite sure that I understand it fully. My guess is, not many...
Rapid Reax: Dan Bylsma Extended
June 12th, 2013 At just about 11:15am this morning, Pittsburgh Penguins' General Manager Ray Shero announced that he has awarded Dan Bylsma, and his coaching staff (Todd Reirdon and Tony Granato) all two-year contract extensions. This on the heels of the Penguins' roughest exit, by far, out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs during this era. Shero...
Did Jaromir Jagr's Groin Save the Pittsburgh Penguins?
May 29th, 2013 There are many Pittsburgh Penguins' fans who despise Jaromir Jagr. I will never understand why. As the Penguins' franchise record books currently stand, Jagr is without question, the greatest player to throw on a Pens' sweater behind Mario Lemieux. Over the past decade Pens' fans have booed Jagr every time he's played for an opposing...
Penguins' Burkle to Join Tuesday Negotiations
December 3rd, 2012 Penguins co-owner Ron Burkle will reportedly join the owners delegation in a Tuesday meeting between players and owners. This is the first significant Pittsburgh involvement in the stalled labor dispute (of which we're aware), and one of the first significant meetings to not include one of either Gary Bettman or Donald Fehr. The...
Pondering the Pens: Managing Simon Despres
December 2nd, 2011 Simon Despres, Pittsburgh's 2009 first-round pick, had a successful NHL debut last night against Washington. Despres assisted on Chris Kunitz's game-winning goal and looked confident after a few early mishaps.
