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.

Tristan Jarry (35) makes a save against Boston Bruins center Vinni Lettieri (95) during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Penguins fans need to assume a posture of open arms for Tristan Jarry

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New York Rangers v Pittsburgh Penguins - Game Four 2022 First Round

My story attending Penguins games and why the tank might be in danger

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The Seattle Kraken could help the Penguins with their tank with a final win in the regular season. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

The 4 ways the Penguins can improve their draft lottery odds in the final week

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Vasily Ponomarev; Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Several Penguins shut down for the season, Ponomarev highlights Baby Penguins callups

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Nov 7, 2018; Washington, DC, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) and Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) talk with referee Wes McCauley (4) in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Even in 2025, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin still run the NHL

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Apr 3, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rutger McGroarty (2) is congratulated by right wing Rickard Rakell (67) and right wing Ville Koivunen (41) after scoring his first NHL goal to tie the game against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

No amount of tanking can replace the value in winning with Koivunen and McGroarty

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Mar 21, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) skates up ice with the puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

These Penguins are on the brink of personal milestones

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Mar 30, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Conor Timmins (20) moves the puck against Ottawa Senators right wing Claude Giroux (28) during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

As April approaches, here's what to expect from the Penguins' final 7 games

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Mar 27, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA;  Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker (24) and Pittsburgh Penguins center Connor Dewar (19) fight during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Revisiting March: The Almighty Stat reigns supreme

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Jan 29, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Hockey Club center Liam O'Brien (38) and Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Bokondji Imama (14) fight during the first period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Boko Imama's injury makes his future with the Penguins a complicated situation

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Oct 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rutger McGroarty (2) moves the puck against New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (4) during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Predicting Rutger McGroarty and Ville Koivunen's output in their end-of-year stint

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Mar 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  New Jersey Devils center Cody Glass (12) takes the ice against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

How are the players the Penguins traded away doing with their new teams?

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Oct 1, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rutger McGroarty (2) handles the puck against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Shocking Development: Penguins calling up two top prospects from Wilkes-Barre

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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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