Coming soon… July 18, 2010

Big news on the IGS front. Coming soon… I will be making a weekly podcast. It’s my goal that the four people that read this blog can now listen to me as well. My promises: No BS. It’ll be a low budget/no budget podcast. There may be video at some point, but until then, just [...]

What do Penguins do now? July 5, 2010

After signing Paul Martin and Zybnek Michalek on July 1, the Penguins have been fairly quiet since. They signed two forwards, Ryan Craig and Brett Sterling to minimal deals which have, according to CapGeek.com, left the Pens with about $2.1 million left to spend. One thing to keep in mind, whoever the Pens sign will [...]

July 1, 2010 July 1, 2010

UPDATE (3:20PM) Welcome Paul Martin to Pittsburgh. Martin, the Defenseman from New Jersey is a solid pickup for Shero and Co. The Pens threw a big time 5 years and $5M per at Martin. I’m not a number kind of guy, but the Pens cap situation seems to be tight. Here is a look at [...]

On the eve… June 30, 2010

And here it is. The eve of quite possibly one of the biggest days in sports history. July 1, 2010. Of course, the big story is: “Where is Lebron going?” My prediction: that will not be decided tomorrow. I think Lebron will wait and have his own day, his own moment. He wants to be [...]

Watch out internet. I’m back. June 30, 2010

After a lengthy time off, I have returned to the Blogosphere. And I’m here to take it by storm. I welcome you to “Ice, Grass and Steel.” Formerly known as “The City of Champions,” “Ice, Grass and Steel” will bring you news and opinions about all things Pittsburgh sports and more. About me: I’m a [...]

NHL Free Agency 2009 (Day 1) July 1, 2009

Some big news from around the league so far: Hossa to Chicago for 12 years. The Sedin twins re-signed with Vancouver.  The Caps got Knuble. … The Penguins have signed Forward Mike Rupp at a reported $825,000/season for 2 years. … First Pens related news: Montreal has signed Hal Gill to a 2-year, $4.5 milion [...]

Free Agency Update July 1, 2009

Pens signed Adams and Guerin. Not sure how to feel about it. Probably saying by to Scuds or Feds… or both. I believe in Shero though. … I have to work til about 2:30 on Free Agency day… but I’m hoping to get down to some serious blogging once I get home… (Pending no computer [...]

Free Agency for the Pens June 29, 2009

We’re just a couple days away from the start of free agency in the NHL. The Pens have some big-time free agents they need to re-sign. Besides the actual season, this is the best part of the NHL. Craig Adams (F) Ruslan Fedotenko (F) Bill Guerin (F) Miroslav Satan (F) Petr Sykora (F) Mike Zigomanis [...]

Top Pens Moments 2008-2009 June 25, 2009

Honorable Mentions: Pens-Wings, Game 6. Pens-Wings, Regular Season Comeback. Letang’s Game 3 winner against Washington. The Parade.    10 ) The trip to Sweden to start the season.  This was a great way to start the season, despite the Mellon faithful getting ripped out of a home game. The trip brought the guys together and [...]

Halfway to Dreamland. Pens-4, Wings-2 June 5, 2009

Don’t ask me how, but I was able to get into game 4 last night. I’m glad I did. Just an unbelievable game, especially the 2nd Period. Now, I have always thought that the Pens have a good shot at winning the Cup. But after last night, and hearing that crowd, and seeing how those [...]