Penguins destined to make a risky move this summer? That & more in Tonight’s TIOPSDailyFive
TIOPS DAILY FIVE *Rumblings, Musings, Opinions* 1. Look for lots of talk over the next 5-6 weeks of this being the summer of Evgeni Malkin — What that means in the team wanting to take care of Malkin. A source said that’s priority number 1 for Jim Rutherford. The Penguins want to get Malkin a
On Pirates hitting woes, Jeff Branson, A.J. Burnett & more in Today’s TIOPSDailyFive
TIOPS DAILY FIVE *Rumblings, Musings, Opinions* 1. In 2014 the Pirates ranked second in the National League with a .333 on-base percentage, first in walks (520) and fourth with 682 runs scored. The Pirates also ranked fourth among N.L. teams with 461 extra-base hits. 2. Entering tonight’s game vs Cincinnati, the Pirates are bottom-5 in
McCutchen’s soft contact at 37%, Tom Brady/Steelers Week 1, Patrick Kane, Guy Boucher/Pens & more in Today’s TIOPSDailyFive
TIOPS DAILY FIVE *Rumblings, Musings Opinions* 1. Anyone who watches Andrew McCutchen knows he’s playing hurt. When he’s batting it’s all hands as he’s getting no power from his legs. McCutchen has a batting line of .185/.280/.293 in 107 plate appearances and it’s reaching the point where maybe a 15-day DL stint would be beneficial
On Ray Shero, Justin Williams chatter, Francisco Cervelli, Travis Snider & more in Today’s TIOPSDailyFive
TIOPS DAILY FIVE *Rumblings, Musings, Opinions* 1. It’s fitting that Ray Shero takes over one of the NHL oldest rosters in the New Jersey Devils after making the Penguins one of the oldest rosters during the end of his tenure. After a year out of the game, the former Penguins General Manager goes into one
Lots of Malkin trade scenario’s being speculated, Ovechkin the games most dominant player again, Josh Harrison Panic Meter & more in Today’s TIOPSDailyFive
TIOPS DAILY FIVE *Rumblings, Musings, Opinions* 1. Not that other rival GM’s are buying it at this point (that the Penguins won’t entertain Evgeni Malkin trade ideas), and the Penguins should be in listening mode at least, but some executives around the league believe David Morehouse took the right steps less than a day after
DRAFT FOCUSED: Joey Porter’s impact on Bud Dupree, Arians helps Ravens, Golson best ball-hawking skills since Polamalu was drafted in 03 & more in Today’s TIOPSDailyFive
TIOPS DAILY FIVE WEEKEND EDITION (DRAFT FOCUSED) *Rumblings, Musings Opinions* 1. Bud Dupree was looked at by some as a top-10 talent, Steelers among them, and others as a late first round prospect and went right where he should have. This was just one of those drafts that lacked elite talent where there were a
Steelers draft buzz on Weighing Risks, Trade down opportunities, NHL picks, Mike Babcock chatter, Gerrit Cole & more in Today’s TIOPSDailyFive
TIOPS DAILY FIVE *Rumblings, Musings, Opinions* 1. The Steelers are likely to be pressed with a situation tonight where a top-10 talent like Randy Gregory, Marcus Peters or Shane Ray is available at No. 22. When you have a franchise quarterback closer to 35 then 30 that you committed another $100 million contract to, one
Rutherford’s Mentoring Role, Forward Spots Open, Pens miss out on KHL star & more in Today’s TIOPSDailyFive
TIOPS DAILY FIVE *Rumblings, Musings, Opinions* 1. Jim Rutherford’s power in the organization has strengthened less than one year on the job. When Rutherford was hired last June, he was portrayed by the organization to the public as being an experienced presence who would help transition Jason Botterill, Bill Guerin or Tom Fitzgerald to the
One scouts view why Crosby’s more likely to sustain higher level of play into his 30’s over Malkin & more in Today’s TIOPSDailyFive
TIOPS DAILY FIVE *Rumblings, Musings, Opinions* 1. There’s been a thought, and I’ve kind of been in this crowd, that Evgeni Malkin projects to be the better player over Sidney Crosby into his 30’s because of his size. I’m becoming more on the fence about that by the day. With Pavel Datsyuk still a dominant
Financially driven decisions from Pens ownership, Johnston’s defensive mindset, Winnik, McLellan/Crosby, & more in Today’s TIOPSDailyFive
TIOPS DAILY FIVE *Rumblings, Musings, Opinions* 1. David Morehouse’s power in the organization can be seen with the decision for now not to even evaluate the General Manager and head coach positions. Morehouse a strong supporter of keeping Jim Rutherford, has won out and some left overs from the Shero regime could be hitting the