Danny Shirey
@dannyshirey.bsky.social
Previously reported on and analyzed the Penguins. These days I just yap about them.
Forgot about this thing. Twitter hasn’t changed. Volume 14567 of Murray v Fleury war is going on over there.
May 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Forgot about this thing. Twitter hasn’t changed. Volume 14567 of Murray v Fleury war is going on over there.
Cody Glass attacks the middle and sets up DOC. Both of them needed that.
January 1, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Cody Glass attacks the middle and sets up DOC. Both of them needed that.
87 point. Playing with house money now.
December 8, 2024 at 12:41 AM
87 point. Playing with house money now.
Not to be dramatic but Jesse Puljujarvi is getting screwed by the Penguins.
• 4th on PIT in 5v5 points per hour
• 1st on PIT in 5v5 attempts per hour
• 4th among PIT forwards in 5v5 xG share
Not a guy I’d be scratching in favor of *checks notes* Matt Nieto …
• 4th on PIT in 5v5 points per hour
• 1st on PIT in 5v5 attempts per hour
• 4th among PIT forwards in 5v5 xG share
Not a guy I’d be scratching in favor of *checks notes* Matt Nieto …
December 5, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Not to be dramatic but Jesse Puljujarvi is getting screwed by the Penguins.
• 4th on PIT in 5v5 points per hour
• 1st on PIT in 5v5 attempts per hour
• 4th among PIT forwards in 5v5 xG share
Not a guy I’d be scratching in favor of *checks notes* Matt Nieto …
• 4th on PIT in 5v5 points per hour
• 1st on PIT in 5v5 attempts per hour
• 4th among PIT forwards in 5v5 xG share
Not a guy I’d be scratching in favor of *checks notes* Matt Nieto …
The opportunistic tallies were nice but the Panthers are probably going to beat the Penguins by multiple goals.
December 4, 2024 at 12:48 AM
The opportunistic tallies were nice but the Panthers are probably going to beat the Penguins by multiple goals.
Philip Tomasino’s fingerprints all over Malkin’s goal
December 4, 2024 at 12:36 AM
Philip Tomasino’s fingerprints all over Malkin’s goal
Kris Letang and Tristan Jarry owe Madison Nikkel a beer.
December 4, 2024 at 12:30 AM
Kris Letang and Tristan Jarry owe Madison Nikkel a beer.
Had AI “roast” my posts and this is what it came back with lol
December 2, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Had AI “roast” my posts and this is what it came back with lol
Penguins’ points percentage without Philip Tomasino: .391
Penguins’ points percentage with Philip Tomasino: 1.000
Dark-horse Hart candidate?
Penguins’ points percentage with Philip Tomasino: 1.000
Dark-horse Hart candidate?
December 1, 2024 at 2:56 AM
Penguins’ points percentage without Philip Tomasino: .391
Penguins’ points percentage with Philip Tomasino: 1.000
Dark-horse Hart candidate?
Penguins’ points percentage with Philip Tomasino: 1.000
Dark-horse Hart candidate?
I’m not going to sit here and tell you the Penguins have turned a corner and might be able to get back in the mix but thank god they’re playing watchable hockey over this recent stretch.
That’s all I ask at this point. And get 87 his points of course.
That’s all I ask at this point. And get 87 his points of course.
December 1, 2024 at 2:50 AM
I’m not going to sit here and tell you the Penguins have turned a corner and might be able to get back in the mix but thank god they’re playing watchable hockey over this recent stretch.
That’s all I ask at this point. And get 87 his points of course.
That’s all I ask at this point. And get 87 his points of course.
Matt Grzelcyk has lowkey been the Penguins’ best power-play QB this season
December 1, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Matt Grzelcyk has lowkey been the Penguins’ best power-play QB this season
Rickard Rakell scoring at a 31-goal pace this season.
December 1, 2024 at 2:17 AM
Rickard Rakell scoring at a 31-goal pace this season.
Penguins going into the third period with a lead
December 1, 2024 at 1:58 AM
Penguins going into the third period with a lead
Yeah I don’t care if it’s been 3 games Dubas fleeced Trotz for Tomasino lol
December 1, 2024 at 1:36 AM
Yeah I don’t care if it’s been 3 games Dubas fleeced Trotz for Tomasino lol
Tomasino is doing an excellent job of disrupting the opposition’s breakout.
Taking smart angles to eliminate space and getting his stick on the puck with regularity.
Taking smart angles to eliminate space and getting his stick on the puck with regularity.
December 1, 2024 at 12:45 AM
Tomasino is doing an excellent job of disrupting the opposition’s breakout.
Taking smart angles to eliminate space and getting his stick on the puck with regularity.
Taking smart angles to eliminate space and getting his stick on the puck with regularity.
How much longer are the Penguins going to do the whole "you battled back from a significant injury so we feel obligated to put you in the lineup even though you shouldn't be" thing with Matt Nieto?
Wouldn't be a big deal if Jesse Puljujarvi wasn't being scratched, but ...
Wouldn't be a big deal if Jesse Puljujarvi wasn't being scratched, but ...
November 30, 2024 at 5:03 PM
How much longer are the Penguins going to do the whole "you battled back from a significant injury so we feel obligated to put you in the lineup even though you shouldn't be" thing with Matt Nieto?
Wouldn't be a big deal if Jesse Puljujarvi wasn't being scratched, but ...
Wouldn't be a big deal if Jesse Puljujarvi wasn't being scratched, but ...
Four of the Penguins’ defensemen have had a complete bozo moment already and somehow Erik Karlsson is not one of them. This game is going to get sloppy.
November 29, 2024 at 11:51 PM
Four of the Penguins’ defensemen have had a complete bozo moment already and somehow Erik Karlsson is not one of them. This game is going to get sloppy.
95 NHL defensemen have played at least 350 minutes at 5v5 this season.
Among that group, Matt Grzelcyk ranks 92nd with a 42.4% expected goal share, per Evolving-Hockey.
Among that group, Matt Grzelcyk ranks 92nd with a 42.4% expected goal share, per Evolving-Hockey.
November 29, 2024 at 7:13 PM
95 NHL defensemen have played at least 350 minutes at 5v5 this season.
Among that group, Matt Grzelcyk ranks 92nd with a 42.4% expected goal share, per Evolving-Hockey.
Among that group, Matt Grzelcyk ranks 92nd with a 42.4% expected goal share, per Evolving-Hockey.
Crosby line was really good tonight. Scored 3 times without 87 recording a shot (which has happened 3 times in his last 4 games).
Malkin line struggled big-time. So much so that it wouldn't surprise me if they cut the Tomasino top-six experiment short.
Dicey, but a fun win.
Malkin line struggled big-time. So much so that it wouldn't surprise me if they cut the Tomasino top-six experiment short.
Dicey, but a fun win.
November 28, 2024 at 3:12 AM
Crosby line was really good tonight. Scored 3 times without 87 recording a shot (which has happened 3 times in his last 4 games).
Malkin line struggled big-time. So much so that it wouldn't surprise me if they cut the Tomasino top-six experiment short.
Dicey, but a fun win.
Malkin line struggled big-time. So much so that it wouldn't surprise me if they cut the Tomasino top-six experiment short.
Dicey, but a fun win.
The Captain’s gotta know better than to attempt that pass. Immediately sparked VAN’s counterattack. Irresponsible hockey with a third-period lead.
November 28, 2024 at 2:24 AM
The Captain’s gotta know better than to attempt that pass. Immediately sparked VAN’s counterattack. Irresponsible hockey with a third-period lead.
It's gonna take a long time for me to see Tomasino on the ice and not think he's right-handed Teddy Blueger.
November 28, 2024 at 12:40 AM
It's gonna take a long time for me to see Tomasino on the ice and not think he's right-handed Teddy Blueger.
Kris Letang has only 3 points (1 G, 2 A) at 5v5 this season.
Adjusted for ice time, he's producing at the second-lowest rate of his career at 5v5 (0.52 points per hour).
Adjusted for ice time, he's producing at the second-lowest rate of his career at 5v5 (0.52 points per hour).
November 28, 2024 at 12:39 AM
Kris Letang has only 3 points (1 G, 2 A) at 5v5 this season.
Adjusted for ice time, he's producing at the second-lowest rate of his career at 5v5 (0.52 points per hour).
Adjusted for ice time, he's producing at the second-lowest rate of his career at 5v5 (0.52 points per hour).
I am a big fan of Philip Tomasino’s game. 23 years old. Right-shot center.
Haven’t watched his NSH tape from this season to see why the production isn’t there, but I like this trade a lot for the Penguins. No-brainer at that cost of acquisition.
Haven’t watched his NSH tape from this season to see why the production isn’t there, but I like this trade a lot for the Penguins. No-brainer at that cost of acquisition.
November 25, 2024 at 8:17 PM
I am a big fan of Philip Tomasino’s game. 23 years old. Right-shot center.
Haven’t watched his NSH tape from this season to see why the production isn’t there, but I like this trade a lot for the Penguins. No-brainer at that cost of acquisition.
Haven’t watched his NSH tape from this season to see why the production isn’t there, but I like this trade a lot for the Penguins. No-brainer at that cost of acquisition.
I’m all for the Penguins bottoming out at this point to secure a premium draft pick. The potential problem with leaning into that too much is becoming Anaheim.
Losing is like skunk spray. Once the stench sets in, it takes a loooooong time to get rid of.
Losing is like skunk spray. Once the stench sets in, it takes a loooooong time to get rid of.
November 24, 2024 at 2:57 AM
I’m all for the Penguins bottoming out at this point to secure a premium draft pick. The potential problem with leaning into that too much is becoming Anaheim.
Losing is like skunk spray. Once the stench sets in, it takes a loooooong time to get rid of.
Losing is like skunk spray. Once the stench sets in, it takes a loooooong time to get rid of.
Penguins getting booed off the ice the night Crosby scores his 600th. Sickening.
November 24, 2024 at 2:43 AM
Penguins getting booed off the ice the night Crosby scores his 600th. Sickening.