Rick Buker

Missing three regulars on defense, the Pittsburgh Penguins overcame a spirited effort by the Florida Panthers—not to mention a superb…

With temperatures hovering magically at 66 degrees, the Penguins unveiled a magnificent statue of their owner and all-time greatest player,…

In a battle of two of the NHL’s hottest teams, the Pittsburgh Penguins rode another stellar effort by goaltender Marc-Andre…

Entering Saturday night’s contest at the Pepsi Center (a.k.a. “the Can”) both the Penguins and the Colorado Avalanche were on…

Throughout Dan Bylsma’s tenure as coach the Penguins have displayed unflinching character in the face of overwhelming adversity. As so…

Although it’s a little bit after the fact, here’s a quick sampling of the Penguins’ five best (and worst) deadline…

Sometimes in hockey it’s the trades you don’t make that can best help your team. And so it was with…

Entering Sunday afternoon’s contest with Columbus at CONSOL Energy Center, the Penguins were keenly aware of their recent penchant for…

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…”
the Other Rick on Penguins Update: To Sign or Not to Sign Geno, That is the Question: “On top of everything else, the team is having a hard time getting attendance. Unless they can somehow land Gavin…”