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.

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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Mike Sullivan defecting to the Rangers will go one of two ways

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Marc-Andre Fleury; Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Marc-Andre Fleury comes in for Minnesota Wild and almost steals Game 5

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Rickard Rakell and Tristan Jarry along with Vladislav Kolyachonok (not pictured) welcome in their first sons into the world; Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Dad Strength Incoming - 3 Penguins announce birth of sons

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Wow: Mike Sullivan out as Penguins head coach

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Tristan Jarry; Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Tristan Jarry to the Oilers - who says no?

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Sergei Murashov - Wheeling Nailers goalie and Penguins prospect

Wheeling Nailers, Penguins ECHL affiliate, down 3-0 in Kelly Cup First Round

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Wilkes-Barre/Scanton Penguins' magical season in danger of ending abruptly

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John Tortorella; Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Metro Division coaching carousel will greatly benefit the Penguins

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Apr 10, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt; Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Veteran Panthers defenseman should be a Penguins free agent target

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Mike Sullivan behind the Penguins' bench; Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images

Is Mike Sullivan a hot commodity for NHL coaching vacancies?

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Alexis Lafreniere plays the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins; Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

This New York Ranger could be a Penguins trade acquisition this offseason

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