Rick Buker

Recently, I’ve spent lots of time lamenting the Penguins’ injury woes. And it sure is tough to watch our guys…

“Oh no.” Not very expressive, I’ll grant you. But those were my exact words when the NBCSN cameras showed an up-close-and-personal…

Lately, some wise and extremely knowledgeable hockey pals have voiced very legitimate concerns about our Penguins and their chances to…

After watching our team absorb a second-straight shootout loss, it might be easy for us Penguins fans to lose heart.…

It didn’t show up on the score sheet. And it definitely won’t make a short list of Sidney Crosby’s career…

It’s safe to say last night’s 3-1 victory at KeyBank Center in Buffalo was a bit of a mixed bag…

Being a bit of a nerd, I’ve always had a fascination with numbers. And the myriad of today’s ever-evolving hockey…

Don’t look now. But if yesterday’s game was any indication, our Penguins just might be rounding into playoff form. In…

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…”