Barry Trotz – Pittsburgh Penguins

I was thinking about the inexorable decline of our Penguins yesterday. Stewing over the fact that we’ve missed the playoffs…

A little over a year ago (April 8 to be exact) the Penguins clobbered the Red Wings, 5-1, in game…

Only five games into what’s been a disappointing 2-3 start to the season, Penguins fans are disgruntled and with good…

I’ll confess, I’m not the most informed guy on the planet when it comes to evaluating potential draftees. My esteemed…

In the wake of the initial flurry of free-agent signings, to say nothing of some significant hockey trades, I thought…

Wow. I mean double WOW. As I watched our Penguins knock the stuffing out of the favored Rangers in Game…

Let us cut to the chase; in truth, this is the weakest incarnation of our Pittsburgh Penguins, to be put…

I don’t believe I’m being overly dramatic to suggest that last night’s Game 2 at PPG Paints Arena was a…

the Other Rick on Penguins Update: The Fall of Champions: “Hey Rick, Great article!!!! I am going to suggest that this inexorable decline didn’t have to happen. There is always…”
Rick Buker on Arm-Chair GMing: Part 1, the Goalies: “Excellent stuff, my friend. A glaring indictment of Jarry (and the coaching staff for riding him so long). You hit…”
the Other Rick on Arm-Chair GMing: Part 1, the Goalies: “Hey Rick, Normally I would give credence to throwing the defense under the bus for any reason. I really am…”
Rick Buker on Arm-Chair GMing: Part 1, the Goalies: “Hey Other Rick, Sorry it’s taken me so long to comment. Very interesting stuff. Jarry’s save percentages when the score…”
Rick Buker on Penguins Update: Let’s Get Physical: “Hey all, Forgot to mention that Dakota Joshua scored two goals for the Canucks in Game 1. Three of their…”
Rick Buker on Penguins Update: Baby Pens Stock Up: “Hey Jim, I’ve written two articles about Joshua this season and mentioned signing him on at least two other occasions.…”