Zane Bloom

Zane Bloom

Joined: Dec 19, 2024

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.

Apr 13, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets center Morgan Barron (36) blocks a shot from Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard (2) in the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

The teams Penguins fans should be rooting for in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Our official Stanley Cup Playoff predictions - Western Conference

2024 Stanley Cup Final - Game Seven

Our official Stanley Cup Playoff predictions - Eastern Conference

Two hockey legends; Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

It wasn't the last Sid vs. Ovi - but it was a legendary one

Sidney Crosby beats Alex Ovechkin for the umpteenth time in the playoffs in 2016 on his way to another Stanley Cup; Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Don't care, Sidney Crosby is still better than Alex Ovechkin

Kris Letang; Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

The immensely delicate dilemma of Kris Letang's health and his future

Sidney Crosby, the Complete Player; Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Ageless Wonder: Active NHLers still consider Sidney Crosby among the best

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

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

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

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

Vasily Ponomarev; Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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

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

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

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

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

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