Blue Jackets' GM Scott Howson might have the best idea for realignment in 2012-13, with Detroit and Columbus both moving East.

Mike Rupp predictably defended fighting to the Post-Gazette Sunday in the wake of Derek Boogaard's death. Hockey can't continue along this path much longer.

Considering the physical rigors of Dan Bylsma's preferred style of play, Jaromir Jagr should think more than twice about returning to the Penguins as a player.

Mulling over the Jagr reports, the NHL playoffs, Sean Avery and the Wheeling Nailers' postseason run on the Gospel of Hockey podcast for May 12.

The unmistakable cotton candy, lemonade and beer vendor Geidel passed away May 9 after working his last Pirates game the day before.

Still depressed about the Pens' seasons being over? One look at the struggles of the Caps, Flyers and Wings should help you feel better.

The Penguins may be eliminated, but they know who they are. The same can't be said for the staggering Capitals. (Article includes link to podcast with TheHockeyWriters.com's Mike Colligan.)

What can the Penguins learn from their franchise history leading into Wednesday's Game 7 with Tampa Bay?

Seth Rorabaugh, author of the popular and informative Empty Netters blog on post-gazette.com, joined me for about 40 minutes to talk Penguins and the NHL, both on and off the ice.

Neal strikes (finally) in double overtime to put Lightning in 3-1 hole. Read the full recap at Sports Haze Pittsburgh!

A Penguins season that was largely defined by a pair of games against Tampa Bay will reach a third signpost in the playoffs as the two franchises meet in a seven-game series for the first time.

Joe Depto of TheFourthPeriod.com and me preview the Pens' opening round series with the Tampa Bay Lightning on our weekly Pens Report podcast.

With Staal playing great, it's worthwhile to look back at the decision to make him the second-overall pick in 2006. There were certainly alternatives, but things seem to have worked out well for all parties.