Rick Buker

I believe it was Mark Twain who once said, “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” Much like the…

The date was February 8, 2016. On that chilly Monday evening, the Penguins—still transforming under new coach Mike Sullivan—gave a…

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, coached by Clark Donatelli, presently are in fourth place in the AHL Atlantic Division with a record…

I was ambling across the parking lot at the Crafton-Ingram Shopping Center this afternoon, taking in the unseasonably warm Pittsburgh…

I’ll open this post with a statement worthy of Captain Obvious. Our Penguins are in trouble. They’ve lost three in…

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…

the Other Rick on Should the Penguins Target ‘Canes Nikishin?: “Honestly Rick, I would be OK with a Brunicke – Nikishin trade if it was straight up. We have a…”
the Other Rick on Penguins Trade Target Robertson Re-ups with Stars: “Oh and I agree and talk of Petterson is also sheer lunacy. Acquiring him would be worse than getting Robertson.”
the Other Rick on Penguins Trade Target Robertson Re-ups with Stars: “Hey Rick, I am somewhat relieved at this news. I guess Dubas can still be stupid and try and push…”
Mike on Is the Penguins’ Defense Better?: “Rick I agree 100% – Our only hope is that Dubas has plans to make several more additions’ to the…”
Rick Buker on Baby Pens Hopeful McGowan Adds Bite: “Hey all, Just a quick follow-up. Led by Connor Clifton (4 fights), guys who accounted for 9 of our 14…”
Rick Buker on Former Penguin Mantha Signs with the Devils: “Hey all, Just wanted to point out a really great article on The Athletic by Dom Luszczyszyn titled, “Which NHL…”