http://www.post-gazette.com/ 2013-05-23T15:05:46-04:00 The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/ron-cook/things-quickly-turn-out-all-right-for-penguins-688692/ 2013-05-23T00:10:05-04:00 Ron Cook rcook@post-gazette.com 2013-05-23T00:00:00-04:00

The Penguins are too strong and too loaded for the Ottawa Senators, and proved it with a 7-3 victory in Game 4, Cook writes.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/ron-cook/ron-cook-martin-continues-to-block-senators-path-688592/ 2013-05-22T00:13:05-04:00 Ron Cook rcook@post-gazette.com 2013-05-22T00:00:00-04:00

The Penguins' Paul Martin overcomes horrible 2011-12 season to return to his role as a versatile and stellar defenseman.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/ron-cook/its-still-tomas-vokouns-time-in-goal-for-penguins-688463/ 2013-05-21T00:11:40-04:00 Ron Cook rcook@post-gazette.com 2013-05-21T00:00:00-04:00

Ron Cook writes that Vokoun's performance in Game 3, and his composure after a tough loss show he's still the man for the net-minder job.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/ron-cook/its-a-series-again-after-missing-chances-688371/ 2013-05-20T00:55:16-04:00 Ron Cook rcook@post-gazette.com 2013-05-20T00:54:00-04:00

The Penguins' tactics, and the team's lineup in the closing minute of regulation were strange and costly, Ron Cook writes.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/ron-cook/ron-cook-malkin-lives-up-to-lofty-standards-687676/ 2013-05-15T00:30:04-04:00 Ron Cook rcook@post-gazette.com 2013-05-15T00:13:00-04:00

Ron Cook writes that Malkin wasn't kidding when he said he would play better against the Ottawa Senators in Round 2.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/ron-cook/cook-cooke-wont-let-ottawa-influence-his-focus-687524/ 2013-05-14T00:10:41-04:00 Ron Cook rcook@post-gazette.com 2013-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

Winger Matt Cooke says incident in Feb. 13 game that resulted in an injury to Ottawa's Erik Karlsson won't be a factor for him in Round 2.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/ron-cook/tomas-vokoun-was-outstanding-but-marc-andre-fleury-is-a-must-for-cup-run-687393/ 2013-05-13T00:09:58-04:00 Ron Cook rcook@post-gazette.com 2013-05-13T00:00:00-04:00

Fleury will get another chance. He must get another chance if the Penguins are going to win the Stanley Cup.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/ron-cook/ron-cook-crosby-letang-merit-rewards-687137/ 2013-05-11T00:02:43-04:00 Ron Cook rcook@post-gazette.com 2013-05-11T00:00:00-04:00

Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang are easy choices for individual awards despite missing considerable playing time in the regular season.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/ron-cook/ron-cook-vokoun-excels-despite-nerves-687029/ 2013-05-10T00:07:47-04:00 Ron Cook rcook@post-gazette.com 2013-05-10T00:00:00-04:00

Columnist Ron Cook says an admittedly nervous Tomas Vokoun stepped up for the Penguins in a big way Thursday night.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/ron-cook/change-in-goal-not-the-only-one-needed-686901/ 2013-05-09T00:41:46-04:00 Ron Cook rcook@post-gazette.com 2013-05-09T00:39:00-04:00

Ron Cook says replacing Fleury in net is likely a good move, but Coach Dan Bylsma may need to mix up lines and start benched players.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/ron-cook/management-of-melancon-grilli-is-just-fine-for-pirates-686479/ 2013-05-06T00:13:31-04:00 Ron Cook rcook@post-gazette.com 2013-05-06T00:00:00-04:00

Columnist Ron Cook says manager Clint Hurdle isn't making a mistake by saving relievers Mark Melancon and Jason Grilli for late-game leads.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/ron-cook/ron-cook-strasburg-impresses-vs-pirates-even-when-hes-off-686381/ 2013-05-05T00:23:45-04:00 Ron Cook rcook@post-gazette.com 2013-05-05T00:00:00-04:00

Washington's young ace did just enough to give his team a chance to beat the Pirates, giving up four runs and striking out eight.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/ron-cook/ron-cook-mistakes-bring-back-ugly-playoff-memories-for-penguins-686215/ 2013-05-04T00:08:20-04:00 Ron Cook rcook@post-gazette.com 2013-05-04T00:00:00-04:00

The Penguins' 4-3 to the Islanders in Game 2 Friday night was a worrisome, inexcusable effort that could have been even worse.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/ron-cook/cook-no-one-can-bump-adams-from-lineup-686102/ 2013-05-03T00:21:25-04:00 Ron Cook rcook@post-gazette.com 2013-05-03T00:00:00-04:00

When listing Penguins GM Ray Shero's best trade deadline acquisitions, don't overlook Craig Adams.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/ron-cook/playoffs-could-soothe-sidney-crosbys-pain-685568/ 2013-04-30T00:02:55-04:00 Ron Cook rcook@post-gazette.com 2013-04-30T00:00:00-04:00

The PG columnist asks: Would it really surprise you if Crosby led the Penguins to the Cup and was the Conn Smythe Trophy winner?

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/ron-cook/ron-cook-a-batch-full-of-success-685435/ 2013-04-29T00:03:12-04:00 Ron Cook rcook@post-gazette.com 2013-04-29T00:00:00-04:00

Ron Cook writes that Charlie Batch's role with the Steelers was so much more than just as a backup quarterback.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/ron-cook/james-harrisons-loss-shaped-draft-685245/ 2013-04-27T00:30:11-04:00 Ron Cook rcook@post-gazette.com 2013-04-27T00:18:00-04:00

Ron Cook: Not signing James Harrison helped to put Steelers in big hole before the draft; now they are digging out.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/ron-cook/high-pressure-system-in-forecast-for-bylsma-penguins-when-playoffs-begin-684934/ 2013-04-25T14:00:39-04:00 Ron Cook rcook@post-gazette.com 2013-04-25T00:00:00-04:00

Penguins coach Dan Bylsma understands the pressure he and his Penguins team will face next week when the Stanley Cup playoffs start.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/ron-cook/loss-of-casey-hampton-big-in-2-ways-684599/ 2013-04-23T00:04:49-04:00 Ron Cook rcook@post-gazette.com 2013-04-23T00:00:00-04:00

Ron Cook writes that the nose tackle will be a big-time loss for Steelers -- literally and figuratively.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/ron-cook/ron-cook-in-pirates-series-full-of-surprises-barmes-finishes-strong-684458/ 2013-04-22T00:02:59-04:00 Ron Cook rcook@post-gazette.com 2013-04-22T00:00:00-04:00

Slumping shortstop Clint Barmes played well Sunday, one of many stunning performances from Pirates in an impressive series.