Zane Bloom

Zane Bloom

Zane is FanSided's Pens Labyrinth site co-expert. In 2021, Zane began his career in the sport industry as an analytics intern with the Wilmington Sharks Baseball club. While there he seized the opportunity to begin broadcasting, which led him to where he is now, calling games as the voice of the Lake Erie Crushers professional baseball club in Avon, Ohio. Zane is a Pittsburgh fan through and through, co-hosting the Steelers' Boardman Black and Gold podcast and being a frequent critic of his beloved Pittsburgh Pirates. When he's not calling games or writing, Zane is playing any sport he can get his hands on, beating his family at board games, or learning Japanese.

Mar 7, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Minnesota Wild forward Justin Brazeau (15) rests during warm up prior to a game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Penguins go after another buy-low signing, this time at forward

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Apr 5, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Parker Wotherspoon (29) controls the puck away from Carolina Hurricanes center Tyson Jost (27) during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Penguins buy low on former Bruins defenseman to start free agency

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Mar 13, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (24) shoots the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Is it worth it for the Penguins to bring back Matt Grzelcyk?

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Mar 30, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Ottawa Senators left wing David Perron (57) moves the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins center Noel Acciari (55) during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

This Penguins forward could and should be on the move soon

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Penguins take Charlie Trethewey in 3rd Round

Penguins get a lot bigger on the blue line and in goal in 3rd Round

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Mar 29, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton (75) controls the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Penguins take on Connor Clifton's contract to move up in NHL Draft

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Jun 26, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; NHL Draft 25 Los Angeles signage at the Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Don't expect both of Pittsburgh's first round picks being used tonight

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Connor McDavid; Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

It might not be McDavid's failure, but it's still Crosby's legacy

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U18 Ice Hockey World Championship 2023 - United States v Sweden

Dan Muse's press conference should give Penguins fans some optimism

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Jun 9, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett (9) celebrates scoring against the Edmonton Oilers with forward Matthew Tkachuk (19) and forward Eetu Luostarinen (27) in game three of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The Penguins should throw Mitch Marner money at Sam Bennett instead

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May 29, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly and Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) pose with the trophy after winning the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Connor McDavid wants to be Sidney Crosby so bad

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May 20, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The solution to the Carolina Hurricanes' ECF woes is named Tristan Jarry

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May 6, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) congratulates goaltender Calvin Pickard (30) after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in game one of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Time to predict the Conference Finals - who moves on to the Cup?

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May 15, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) makes a save on Washington Capitals left wing Anthony Beauvillier (72) in the third period in game five of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

How did our 2nd Round predictions go, and what do they teach us?

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Jan 5, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) gets ready to take a face off against Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Could a retooled Penguins team beat this Hurricanes team in a playoff series?

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May 4, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets center Cole Perfetti (91) celebrates after his goal against the St. Louis Blues with teammates left wing Kyle Connor (81) and defenseman Neal Pionk (4) in the third period in game seven of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Cinema Loading: Our official Conference Semifinals predictions

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