August 2015 – Pittsburgh Penguins

In a low-risk effort to reinforce his star-studded squad with some muscle, Penguins GM Jim Rutherford announced on August 26…

January 28 at the Verizon Center in Washington. Six minutes to play. Then-Pens defenseman Christian Ehrhoff attempts to ram Alex…

In his latest in a string of head-turner moves, Penguins GM Jim Rutherford signed veteran defenseman Sergei Gonchar to a…

“I wish we had a team full of Chris Kunitzes.” I’ve uttered those words many times to my hockey buddies over…

Penguins GM Jim Rutherford may be getting along in years. But he sure isn’t dull…or predictable. In his latest surprise…

Give Penguins GM Jim Rutherford credit. Under less-than-ideal circumstances, he’s done his utmost to breathe new life into a franchise…

Rick Buker on Penguins Update: Building Through the Draft Doesn’t Guarantee Success: “Amen, my friend, to how seriously we’ve been blessed by our core. We’ve had the extreme good fortune to watch…”
the Other Rick on Penguins Update: Building Through the Draft Doesn’t Guarantee Success: “Hey Rick, First off Rick consider this, the Capitals originally were supposed to have offered the Pittsburgh the draft pick…”
Rick Buker on Penguins Lose Again, Time to Say Goodbye: “Hey Nick, You’re right…I did misunderstand. Sounds like we’re thinking along the same lines. Rick”
Rick Buker on Dubas’ Trade Strategy: Out with the Old, In with the New: “Hey Caleb, Great article as always! While I’m no fan of keeping a veteran-laden team together (especially this one), I’d…”
the Other Rick on Dubas’ Trade Strategy: Out with the Old, In with the New: “Hey Caleb, Interesting post. I first alluded to this about a year ago, but the S.S. Penguin is the modern…”
Mike on Dubas’ Trade Strategy: Out with the Old, In with the New: “I personally think once Rust is healthy the Pen’s should look to trade him. He’s now 32, and in his…”

Month: August 2015