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…

the Other Rick on Penguins Update: Winds of Change a Blowin’: “Hey Rick, I can’t remember either but if true, it is interesting if Sully recommended Quinn to the Rangers. Under…”
Rick Buker on Penguins Update: Winds of Change a Blowin’: “PS–As a general rule, I think coaches are only as good as the talent they have at their disposal. I’m…”
Rick Buker on Penguins Update: Winds of Change a Blowin’: “Hey Other Rick, There’s certainly nothing etched in stone about Quinn joining our staff. In all likelihood, he looks for…”
the Other Rick on Penguins Update: Winds of Change a Blowin’: “Hey Rick, The last thing this team needs is to recycle garbage. there is nothing attractive about a coach whose…”
Mike on Penguins Update: Let’s Make a Deal?: “Rick The biggest problem I have with Graves is his lack of hitting for a player his size. He plays…”
Mike on Penguins Update: Let’s Get Physical: “Rick Signing Joshua is a no brainer!! Keeping my fingers crossed that Dubas doesn’t allow Sullivan to screw this one…”

Month: July 2017