Taylor Swift and the Penguins Curse

     This image has been making the rounds... well, around the internet the past couple days, so I thought I'd give some insight into what the big deal here is for those of you who haven't been spending the better part of each of the last few days hitting refresh on all of the major hockey sites (like myself).

     This picture was taken in 2009, in the fall following our third Stanley Cup victory.  Since then each Penguin that took part in this iconic picture has died a slow, painful death.  One by one.  Or they each left the Pens by various means one by one.  Not sure which.

Alex Goligoski (2nd from the right) was the first to make his leave from the Penguins, being part of the deal that sent Matt Niskanen and, more importantly, my homeboy James Neal from the Dallas Stars to Pittsburgh, PA.  No complaints there.

What else is going on in this image??  Better continue reading to find out...

How to Make Some Noise at the NHL Draft, Lesson 1

Skip to about the 3 minute mark for the fireworks.

The aftermath of said fireworks.

     I'll start posting actual content again soon, but for now, WOW.  The Penguins made the biggest splash at the draft that they were hosting with this announcement, and with this trade, there is potential that the team could become, very, very good come next week when free agency comes around, not to mention the fact that we are now LOADED with defensive prospects (enough to field an entire team, actually).  If and/or when that happens, you will be hearing about it from me.  Without going into detail, I've read this particular article several times and it still makes me giddy thinking about the possibilities.  With this trade and dealing Michalek to Phoenix for peanuts, expect something BIG to be happening in Pittsburgh July 1st.  Mark my words.

For now though, I'd like to welcome to Pittsburgh the newest immediate member of our hockey family, Brandon Sutter, and wish farewell to Jordan Staal.  May both of you continue to have excellent careers.

Brandon Sutter, the Pens' newest player.  For now, anyways.