Rick Buker

Back in 2022-23, their second season of existence, the Seattle Kraken were arguably the surprise team of the NHL. Thanks…

I was visiting one of my favorite Penguins sites this morning when I received a bit of a surprise. Namely,…

Back in September 2024, I announced my semi-retirement from blogging. No sooner did I click on the Publish button than…

The Penguins have signed franchise icon Evgeni Malkin to an extension for the 2026-27 season. The deal calls for $5.5…

Having disposed of Hershey and Springfield in Rounds 1 and 2 of the Calder Cup Playoffs, the Baby Penguins host…

During the 2025 Entry Draft, I confess I was bitterly disappointed at first when the Penguins selected smallish center Ben…

A few days ago, Other Rick and I had an interesting discussion concerning the Penguins’ immediate future. One that shook…

It’s fair to say that in his three short seasons at the Penguins’ helm, Kyle Dubas has done a marvelous…

Keeger on Penguins Nip Sharks in Shootout, 3-2: “I was very pleased with Murashev in this game. SJS out a ton of pressure on him and man he…”
the Other Rick on Penguins Update: Call Up the Kids (Do it Now)!: “Rick, It is 100% true that even if the Penguins finish last they are not gauranteed the overall no. 1…”
Keeger on Penguins Snap Skid, Crown Kings, 5-2: “Tommy Novak is growing on me. I noticed him earlier this season making sublime passes and in general having good…”
Rick Buker on No Match for the Bruins, Penguins Lose 6-2: “Hello Keeger. I think most everyone feels the way you do. As I wrote, there are certainly positive aspects to…”
the Other Rick on Penguins Update: Did Kyle Dubas Do This on Purpose?: “The quick and dirty answer is yes, Dubas is a sniveling coward employing a passive-aggressive tactic to create an atmosphere…”
Rick Buker on Where Has the Kyle Dubas Magic Gone (and Will it Ever Return)?: “Hello Keeger, Great observations. I agree with pretty much everything you wrote. But you really struck a chord when you…”