Rick Buker

Having cut my hockey teeth during the heyday of goon-squad hockey back in the 1970s, I’ve always had an affinity…

As a young hockey fan, I’ll never forget the day in January of 1974 that the Penguins acquired tough guys…

Following nine seasons in his native Sweden, Kjell Samuelsson ventured across the pond to join the New York Rangers in…

Although Mike Rupp’s departure didn’t receive much fanfare, losing the big forward to the Rangers creates an even bigger hole…

When I first learned that the Penguins were entertaining the idea of bringing Jaromir Jagr back to the ‘Burgh, I…

Lost amid the turmoil of the Jaromir Jagr “my heart’s in Pittsburgh but my wallet’s in Philly” fiasco, Max Talbot…

Backed by the shutout goaltending of 41-year-old marvel Dwayne Roloson and a timely tally by Sean Bergenheim, the Lightning staved…

I know it’s probably considered heresy in these parts to criticize Penguins coach Dan Bylsma. After all, the guy won…

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…”
the Other Rick on Penguins Update: To Sign or Not to Sign Geno, That is the Question: “Rick, My comments about high priced mercenaries is a discussion of the only type of player that will come here…”
Rick Buker on Penguins Update: To Sign or Not to Sign Geno, That is the Question: “Boy, my friend, I sure don’t agree with your overall assessment of Dubas. I think, his most recent deal aside,…”
Rick Buker on Penguins Update: To Sign or Not to Sign Geno, That is the Question: “Hey Nick, I agree 100 percent. To me, signing Geno for another year is a no-brainer. I’m sure you can…”
the Other Rick on Penguins Update: To Sign or Not to Sign Geno, That is the Question: “Exactly Nick, where does Dubas think he will find an equal to Malkin? Not in this FA market coming up.…”
the Other Rick on Penguins Update: To Sign or Not to Sign Geno, That is the Question: “All I have to say to Kyle Du(m)bas(s) is good luck in trying to build a team when the only…”