Random Musing On This Wednesday Night

By Matt Paul; Wednesday May 15, 2013

Take a peek into my brain on the topics of Marc-Andre Fleury, Pascal Dupuis, and the Ottawa Senators as a second round opponent.

It Took More Than A Goaltending Change

By Matt Paul; Friday May 10, 2013

The easy explanation for last night’s 4-0 trouncing of the New York Islanders is the replacement in goal. That also would be the lazy explanation.

Lacing Up: New York State Of Mind

By Matt Paul; Tuesday April 30, 2013

With a 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins Sunday evening, the Ottawa Senators successfully avoided the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the playoffs, leaving the New York Islanders to the wolves.

Lacing Up: We're Talking About Playoffs

By Matt Paul; Tuesday April 23, 2013

We’re in no position to determine the Pittsburgh Penguins’ first round match-up, but if we were, our discussion to make the decision might go something like this.

Morrow Has Arrived

By Matt Paul; Thursday April 18, 2013

Brenden Morrow has been with the Pittsburgh Penguins for 10 games, but none has illustrated what he brings to the table quite as well as last night’s.

Bylsma's Line Shuffling Pays Off

By Matt Paul; Monday April 15, 2013

I’ve been away on vacation and have had some time to think about the Pittsburgh Penguins, so I figured I’d put them out there in a notebook style…

Enjoy It While It Lasts

By Matt Paul; Friday March 29, 2013

A Stanley Cup is not inevitable. But a fun run is.

Lacing Up: "Vetting" The Rookies

By Matt Paul; Friday March 29, 2013

With the additions of veterans Brendan Morrow and Douglas Murray, rookies Beau Bennett and Simon Despres have slid down the depth chart. Joshua Neal I will discuss the ramifications.

The Sidney Crosby Factor

By Matt Paul; Thursday March 28, 2013

For years we heard the saying “Friend of Mario” (FOM), referring to the players who chose to come to Pittsburgh to play with legendary center Mario Lemieux. But this morning, “Friend of Crosby” (FOC), seems most appropriate.

Highway Robbery

By Matt Paul; Thursday March 28, 2013

Future Hall of Fame forward Jarome Iginla is a Pittsburgh Penguins after initial reports had him heading to Boston.

Look Out Loretta

By Matt Paul; Monday March 25, 2013

Loretta is my pet name for the NHL.

Kunitz Is Adapting His Game To Extend His Career

By Matt Paul; Monday March 18, 2013

Chris Kunitz wasn’t even supposed to have an NHL career, and now he’s a key component on the NHL’s most prolific line.

Crosby Doesn't Need A Winger

By Matt Paul; Saturday March 16, 2013

The superstar center already has two players exceeding expectations on his wings.

Lacing Up: Subtraction By Addition?

By Matt Paul; Friday March 15, 2013

In this edition of “Lacing Up,” Joshua Neal and I debate the pros and cons of NHL expansion that seems inevitable with the proposed realignment.

Lacing Up: The Trade Winds Are Blowing From Columbus

By Matt Paul; Thursday March 7, 2013

The NHL trade deadline is less than a month away, which means Penguins general manager Ray Shero is looking for his annual early-bird specials, and the worm might be in Columbus.

Powerhouse Or Pathetic: A Look At the Penguins' Needs

By Matt Paul; Friday March 1, 2013

Twenty-one games into the season the picture really hasn’t become any clearer than it was before the season when predictions ranged from first-round upset to Stanley Cup favorite.

Lacing Up: Eaton Parks In Pittsburgh

By Matt Paul; Thursday February 28, 2013

If you’re wondering if that’s an “Eat’n Park” restaurant pun, you’re correct. I promise the rest of my discussion with Joshua Neal about the Mark Eaton signing is much less ridiculous.

Lacing Up: Has "The Cookie Monster" Returned?

By Matt Paul; Monday February 18, 2013

It was the shot heard ‘round the world Wednesday, as Matt Cooke was involved in a dangerous play that left Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson with a severed Achilles tendon. Joshua Neal and I will argue both sides of the topic, and we’ll let you judge which is more accurate.

Lacing Up: Ride The Pine, Rookie

By Matt Paul; Monday February 4, 2013

Robert Bortuzzo and Simon Depres have spent considerable time in the press box this season. That begs the question: should rookies be in the NHL if they aren’t playing? Inside, I “lace up” with Joshua Neal in what could be a candidate for fight of the week…or maybe not.

The Re-Emergence Of Niskanen

By Matt Paul; Wednesday January 30, 2013

It wasn’t long ago that Matt Niskanen was a promising young defenseman tasked with skating alongside Sergei Zubov on the Dallas Stars’ first defensive unit.