PenguinPoop · Apr 26, 2025
Toughness Matters (Even if the Penguins Don’t Think So)
As you’ve probably guessed by the title, it’s time for my annual “Penguins lack toughness” rant.What brought this latest installment on, you ask?
For starters, I happened to read a recent comment by POHO/GM Kyle Dubas equating competitiveness to toughness. All well and good, except it seemed to be expressed in a way that downplayed or minimized the importance of the latter.
Hold that thought.
Did anyone catch the mayhem-filled, Canadiens-Capitals game last night? As a refresher, the Caps won the first two games of the series while dominating physically to the tune of a 79-61 edge in hits.