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Penguins Director of Amateur Scouting Weighs in on 2018 Draft - June 23, 2018
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Updates throughout: Penguins pick two in the second round in Dallas - June 23, 2018
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NHL Draft — Penguins restock defensive depth during Day 2 - June 24, 2017
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Rutherford goes for toughness, acquires Reaves from St. Louis - June 23, 2017
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Thank you MAF – remembering the Flower as he moves on to Las Vegas - June 22, 2017
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Uncanny how Penguins see history repeat itself in Niskanen’s ‘hockey play’ - May 2, 2017
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Was the NHL’s Top 100 simply a popularity contest? Evgeni Malkin’s omission makes it look that way - January 29, 2017
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Conor Sheary continues to prove doubters wrong - January 24, 2017
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Penguins’ recent problems not irreparable - January 16, 2017
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Bye week had its benefits, but condensed schedule could hurt - January 10, 2017
GVB goes one-on-one with Penguins color commentator Phil Bourque
Our pal George Von Benko goes one-on-one with Penguins’ color commentator Phil Bourque to discuss a variety of issues…
It has been a while since our pal George Von Benko has flipped us a new one-on-one, but he got to sit down with 2-time Stanley Cup winner and Penguins’ color commentator Phil Bourque yesterday afternoon to discuss a variety of issues and was kind enough to pass it along after it ran on his show this afternoon.
Bourque, as is expected when he shares his opinions, was insightful and entertaining in talking about a variety of topics such as…
- Sidney Crosby’s imminent return
- Kris Letang’s recovery, impact and possible return
- The team’s current 8-game winning streak
- Concussions
- How shots to head should be dealt with and how players should be suspended
- Could new rink structure be a cause of concussions?
- Modern equipment’s role in causing concussions
- Are the Penguins prohibitive favorites for the Stanley Cup this Spring?
Overall, another very entertaining one-on-one between a couple of Pittsburgh classics… I hope that you enjoy it… the player is embedded below.
***George Von Benko, is a successful author and broadcaster who has been a fixture in the Pittsburgh sports scene for decades. He recently penned the book “Memory Lane” (full description below), is working on two additional books, and hosts “Sportsline” weekly on 590 AM WMBS on Saturday’s from 10:15am EST to 12:00pm EST. George will also be heading to Bradenton, Florida on Monday morning to get a first hand look at Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training, you can follow along with stories and interviews over at pirates.scout.com/.
Memory Lane by George Von Benko
Through the years Western Pennsylvania athletes have always ranked among the nation’s elite and most productive. George Von Benko has been a first hand observer for close to 50 years and his Memory Lane recounts the accomplishments and honors they have earned. It includes baseball Major Leaguers, collegiate football and basketball All Americans, NFL and NBA stars, olympians, legendary coaches on both the scholastic and collegiate scene and national figures like Sandy Stephens, Ernie Davis, Johnny Lujack and Vivian Stringer.