Rick Buker

Is it me, or did the Penguins’ 6-5 loss to Philadelphia Wednesday night look eerily familiar? It was almost as…

Here’s a quick glance at how former Penguins are faring throughout the NHL. Stats are updated through Friday, February 15.

He was involved in two of the highest profile trades in Penguins history. What’s more, he’s ranked sixth on the…

For the past couple of seasons I’ve watched with increasing alarm as the Penguins have downsized (and defanged) in order…

It wasn’t supposed to work out this way. Thanks to a pair of bold trades by Penguins GM Ray Shero…

Back in 1963 Avis was determined to pry rent-a-car sales away from its giant rival Hertz. So president Robert C.…

In nature everything runs in cycles. Seasons change from winter to spring to summer to fall, and back again. The…

As a long-time Penguins fan, writing the summary for yesterday’s Game 6 loss to the Flyers was one of the…

the Other Rick on Surprise, Surprise, Surprise: Penguins Lose Shootout (to Philly): “Did anyone tell Skinner he was allowed to stop a puck or two? On that first GA, A. Hayes did…”
the Other Rick on Malkin Suspended, Penguins Recall Koivunen: “They should have re-signed Gauthier this past summer.”
the Other Rick on Penguins Update: To Sign or Not to Sign Geno, That is the Question: “Mike, The problem here is that Malkin has a higher Pts/60 5-on-5 than Sid (2.24 vs 2.20). Love him or…”
Mike on Penguins Update: To Sign or Not to Sign Geno, That is the Question: “Rick, In my humble opinion, Gino should seriously consider making this easier on the organization and simply calling it a…”
Rick Buker on Let the Trades Begin: Penguins Acquire Söderblom from Wings: “My title should’ve been, “Let the Trades Begin…and End.” Rick”
the Other Rick on Sabres Slice ‘n’ Dice Penguins, 5-1: “I don’t blame Geno one bit for what he did. Dahlin didn’t just cross-check him in the back, but the…”