Rick Buker

The Penguins have lost a member of their extended family. Zarley Zalapski, the team’s top pick in the 1986 Entry…

It’s taken a little while. Over a third of the season, to be precise. But it looks like the Penguins’…

Amazing what a difference a week can make. Especially during the course of the seven-month, knock-down, drag ‘em out endurance…

This is the last time I’ll write about departed veterans like Matt Cullen, Ron Hainsey and Chris Kunitz. I promise.…

I’ve been the voice of calm through a stormy first quarter of the season. Indeed, while my fellow PenguinPoop writers…

Here’s a look at how former Penguins are performing around the league. Stats are updated for games played through Saturday,…

In the wake of the Penguins’ crisp 3-1 victory over Ottawa last night, I once again decided to forgo a…

Twenty games being a nice, round number—not to mention roughly a quarter of the season—I thought I’d review the Penguins’…

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…”
Rick Buker on HUGE WIN: Penguins Come All the Way Back to Bag Bruins in OT: “Hey Other Rick, I’ve been meaning to follow-up to your comment. I mentioned this before and you’ve alluded to it…”
Rick Buker on WOW! Penguins Rally But Fall Short in Shootout: “Hey Nick. I don’t know if they practice shootouts or not, but it sure doesn’t look like it, does it?…”
Nick on WOW! Penguins Rally But Fall Short in Shootout: “Do the Pens still practice the shootout? I remember in the Disco Dan years they ended practice with a shootout…”
the Other Rick on The Great Penguins Goalie Debate: “Rick, There are some re-runs that I don’t mind experiencing over and over again, but then there are others that…”