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Chris Taft: Riches to Rags

The Broomfield Event Center lights glare down on Chris Taft. They burn bright, like his promising basketball career once did. What little fans are left of the sparse crowd are hushed in sympathetic silence. This is basketball purgatory. Taft reflects … Continue reading

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Hero, Healer, Leader

Twelve shots. Five wounded. One dead. The departed: Duquesne’s basketball program. After 12 years on life support, the Dukes flat-lined on September 17, 2006. Recovery was the school’s only option. Those roots started nearly a decade earlier. Read the rest … Continue reading

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Fresh Ice: Alternatives to the NHL Lockout

Desperate for hockey? You’re not alone. Nearly 22 million fans attended NHL games last season. All are without hockey this year. While the NHL may be locked out, the sport is booming among lower ranks. Read the rest at Pittsburghsportsreport.com.

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8 free agents that make sense for the Penguins

Pittsburgh is looking to make a free agent splash. With $12 million cleared in salary cap space, every free agent this summer is in play for the Penguins. Zach Parise, Ryan Suter, Alex Semin; any of them could be wearing … Continue reading

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NHL Free Agent Watch

The Los Angeles Kings just won the Stanley Cup with the most impressive playoff run since the 1988 Oilers. Next year, they might top that great Gretzky-led team. Why? Because with $16 million in the bank and a rich free … Continue reading

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Up close with Rocky Bleier

For most people, winning four Super Bowls, one NCAA National Championship, and being named to the Pittsburgh Steelers 75th anniversary team would highlight a remarkable lifetime. For Rocky Bleier, it is his actions off the field that define him. PSR’s … Continue reading

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What to expect for Penguins 2012 off-season

What the Penguins off-season should look like. What it will look like. And what needs changed. http://www.pittsburghsportsreport.com/PSR/node/4461

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Penguins bomb Flyers 10-3 to stay alive in series

Fourteen Penguins recorded points and Marc-Andre Fleury did not allow an even-strength goal as Pittsburgh routed the Philadelphia Flyers 10-3 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. http://www.pittsburghsportsreport.com/PSR/node/4295

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Gibbs may have blown shot at NBA

Vacation article: This is a re-post from July 7th.  This year was Ashton Gibbs’ chance to be drafted. The opportunity to work his way into the NBA will never be presented in an easier fashion. Thirteen international players and 19 … Continue reading

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NHL Draft: Joe Morrow an underrated pick

Over the next two weeks I will be writing a series that takes an in-depth look at the Penguins draft selections. Each article will cover the prospect’s strengths, weaknesses, and fit within the organization. With talented forwards like Nicklas Jensen, … Continue reading

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Bennett benefiting from prospect camp

Outside of Simon Despres, there is not a prospect in the Penguins organization with as much potential as Beau Bennett. Not even Eric Tangradi or Joe Morrow. Bennett has all the skills to become one of the game’s highest scoring … Continue reading

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Steve Sullivan, Penguins power play, James Harrison and more on Trib Sports Radio

Click to listen to my thoughts from today’s Trib Sports Radio interview. We covered Penguins off-season topics, development camp, Steve Sullivan and others.  

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NHL Draft: Penguins round-by-round analysis

Over the last two weeks I have been writing a series that took an in-depth look at the Penguins draft selections. Each article covered the prospect’s strengths, weaknesses, and fit within the organization A common theme has developed over the … Continue reading

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NHL Draft: Penguins find great value in seventh round selection

Over the next two weeks I will be writing a series that takes an in-depth look at the Penguins draft selections. Each article will cover the prospect’s strengths, weaknesses, and fit within the organization Seventh round pick Scott Wilson’s scouting … Continue reading

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NHL Draft: Archibald follows Penguins model

Over the next two weeks I will be writing a series that takes an in-depth look at the Penguins draft selections. Each article will cover the prospect’s strengths, weaknesses, and fit within the organization For those hoping the Penguins would … Continue reading

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