Yesterday was a sad day for Penguins fans who like a little mustard on their hot dog. Bobby Farnham, the crowd-pleasing buzz-saw with the enormous heart, was claimed on waivers by the New Jersey Devils.
The move was more symbolic than anything. The modestly skilled marauder wasn’t going to be an effective player for the Pens. Not with pacifist coach Mike Johnston cinching his leash so tight. During a rare shift against Ottawa, Bobby ran one of the Senators into the end boards. When he skated back to the Pens’ bench, he and Johnston locked eyes.