July 2017 – Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins have signed forward Conor Sheary to a three-year contract worth $9 million, general manager Jim Rutherford announced today.…

Of the top 100 drafted players in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, only nine were goaltenders. Taken at number 83,…

Yesterday I examined the basic components of an NHL farm system—scouting, developmental teams and coaching. Today I’ll delve into the…

When Rick Buker asked me if I would write a few articles for PenguinPoop, I was both thrilled and scared…

This is the off-season. Not much is really going on around the league, nor have the Penguins done much either.…

Before I begin, I fully realize what I’m about to suggest will never be given a whiff of consideration, let…

It seems a local columnist has stirred up a lot of noise recently with rumors of a trade. My guess…

Change. It’s inevitable. Some of us embrace it. Others fear it. Many of us, just like the ostrich, bury our…

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…”
Nick on Penguins Lose Again, Time to Say Goodbye: “I think you misunderstood my comment. A coaching change is exactly what this team needs. Particularly it needs a defense…”
Jim Bone on Penguins Lose Again, Time to Say Goodbye: “If we keep stacking these losses, I wouldn’t mind seeing Porter Martone in Black & Gold.”

Month: July 2017