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.

February 2, 2011; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Brent Johnson (left) fights against New York Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro (39) during the third period at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Penguins won 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USPRESSWIRE

NHL History: This Penguin is responsible for referees stopping goalie fights nowadays

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Abolish the Shootout: Penguins fail to record the second point, season now on ice

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Mar 21, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Kevin Hayes (13) pushes the puck away from Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson (3) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Penguins find themselves contaminated by the Pittsburgh Purgatory Endemic

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Jan 7, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) defends the net against Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) in overtime at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

A Penguins loss tonight would benefit the NHL in 2 different ways

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Mar 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) celebrates his goal with center Sidney Crosby (87) against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Who's Hot and Who's Not?: Penguins Winning Streak Edition

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Mar 11, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins center Connor Dewar (19) shoots the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Not McDavid, but the two Con[n]or's might be this year's version of Michael Bunting

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May 24, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) reacts after scoring a power play goal against the New York Islanders during the first period in game five of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Unsurprising: NHL Quarter Century Team projections have Evgeni Malkin ranked way too low

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Mar 13, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) and goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) and defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) and center Blake Lizotte (46) celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Blues at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

How do the Penguins stack up for a playoff push compared to last year's frenzy?

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Mar 13, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) makes as save against St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25) during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Tristan Jarry stood on his head for a 3rd straight game, but, historically, is it sustainable?

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Mar 11, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) makes a save against the Vegas Golden Knights left wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) as Penguins defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok (23) defends during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Even in Victory, Tristan Jarry Manages to Fail

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The Steelers need a quarterback, and I know just the guy. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Solving the Steelers' Quarterback Problem with This Penguins Player

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Mar 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) celebrates his goal with center Colton Sissons (10) against the Seattle Kraken during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

4 temporary fandoms Penguins fans need to join the rest of the season

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2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft - Round One

Jolts of Positivity Have Come Over Penguins Fans, Sparked by...Kyle Dubas' Grandma??

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Jan 4, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) looks during the warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

One Last Flower: Fleury to play last career game against Penguins

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Feb 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Shea (5) and center Evgeni Malkin (71) celebrate a goal by Malkin  against  the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Ryan Shea's newfound confidence earns him a contract extension

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Jan 18, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Conor Timmins (25) shoots the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Penguins Snag Two Placeholders from Involvement in Brandon Carlo Trade

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