Rick Buker

Life has intervened, not in a bad way, that will prevent me from writing a full-blown game summary. But here…

Readers beware. This is an emotional, knee-jerk piece that was written in the heat of the moment and probably not…

You don’t tug on Superman’s cape. You don’t spit into the wind. You don’t pull the mask off the ol’…

The Penguins accomplished something last night in Columbus they haven’t managed in quite some time. They played a full, 60-minute…

Playing the right way. It’s one of coach Mike Sullivan’s favorite sayings. Following a string of shoddy efforts that would’ve…

Lately I’ve spent a good deal of cyber type defending Penguins coach Mike Sullivan in articles and comments. And just…

It was ‘80s night at PPG Paints Arena last night. Judging by the ugly outcome, a throwback to early ‘80s…

“When does Alex Nylander get his opportunity?” I was reading Dan Kingerski’s article on Pittsburgh Hockey Now detailing forward Kasper…

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…”