Rick Buker

Most of the buzz about the Penguins these days involves our bottom-six forwards. Do we have enough to support what,…

As I was reading about the Nashville Predators team reset on NHL.com, the old 1970s sitcom Different Strokes suddenly popped…

To quote popular ’60s sitcom icon Gomer Pyle…”Surprise, surprise, surprise!” The Penguins have re-signed forward Danton Heinen to a one-year…

At the end of each season, PensBurgh does a terrific in-depth evaluation of each prominent Penguin. For yours truly, one…

At this stage of the summer, our Penguins resemble “a jigsaw puzzle with a couple of pieces gone,” to borrow…

About two weeks ago I wrote an article singing GM Ron Hextall’s praises. I opined that he was doing a…

The Penguins have signed forward Kasperi Kapanen to a new two-year deal for $6.4 million. The average annual value, $3.2…

In the wake of the initial flurry of free-agent signings, to say nothing of some significant hockey trades, I thought…

Rick Buker on Penguins Rally, Jazz Utah, 4-3: “Hello Mike. That’s a really good question. Like you, when it was first reported that Sid was practicing with the…”
Mike on Penguins Rally, Jazz Utah, 4-3: “Rick I’m trying to understand why Crosby hasn’t suited up during the road trip so far. He traveled with the…”
the Other Rick on Ex-Penguin Jarry in a Tough Spot: “Rick, I do not remember off the top of my head exactly what I may have wrote, but I do…”
Nick on The Great Penguins Goalie Debate: “If the Pens think they can continue to push for the playoffs, I would re-sign Skinner to a 2 year…”
Mike on WOW! Penguins Rally But Fall Short in Shootout: “Rick I know its early but GMKD may of pulled off another Grand theft with Soderblom. Skates well, and parks…”
Keeger on WOW! Penguins Rally But Fall Short in Shootout: “Last night Taylor Haas of DK said they do practice the shootout, in different setups and at different times. But…”