Craig Adams – Pittsburgh Penguins

Why Don’t the Penguins Value Toughness?

Question. How many undersized, non-physical, puck-moving defensemen can you stuff into one organization? Apparently, the Penguins don’t have enough, because…

Penguins Update: Punchless in Pittsburgh

Oct 30, 2020 Rick Buker

Time for a little hockey quiz. What do Zach Bogosian, Blake Coleman, Pat Maroon and Luke Schenn have in common?…

Penguins Update: How Do You Spell Defense? C-O-L-E

Mar 29, 2018 Rick Buker

I hate to keep harping on the same issue. I really do. It’s kind of like hammering a nail that’s…

Penguins Stanley Cup Update: A Familiar Ring

Jun 4, 2016 Rick Buker

The history of the Pittsburgh Penguins is filled with anomalies and precursors. Consider, for example, the strange case involving three…

2015-16 Penguins Preview

Oct 7, 2015 Rick Buker

As the Pittsburgh Penguins prepare to open the 49th season of their rich and storied history on Thursday night in…

Penguins Fall Short in Game 5

Apr 25, 2015 Rick Buker

I was hoping against hope our Penguins would win Game 5 of their first-round series against the Rangers. If not…

Penguins Easy Pickins

Apr 5, 2015 Rick Buker

“We want to be a team that’s tough to play against.” Remember when former GM Ray Shero uttered those words?…

Penguins Show Heart

Apr 1, 2015 Rick Buker

I don’t know about you. But when Logan Couture misfired on his shootout attempt to clinch a win for the…

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the Other Rick on Penguins Update: Building Through the Draft Doesn’t Guarantee Success: “Hey Rick, First off Rick consider this, the Capitals originally were supposed to have offered the Pittsburgh the draft pick…”
Rick Buker on Penguins Lose Again, Time to Say Goodbye: “Hey Nick, You’re right…I did misunderstand. Sounds like we’re thinking along the same lines. Rick”
Rick Buker on Dubas’ Trade Strategy: Out with the Old, In with the New: “Hey Caleb, Great article as always! While I’m no fan of keeping a veteran-laden team together (especially this one), I’d…”
the Other Rick on Dubas’ Trade Strategy: Out with the Old, In with the New: “Hey Caleb, Interesting post. I first alluded to this about a year ago, but the S.S. Penguin is the modern…”
Mike on Dubas’ Trade Strategy: Out with the Old, In with the New: “I personally think once Rust is healthy the Pen’s should look to trade him. He’s now 32, and in his…”
Nick on Penguins Lose Again, Time to Say Goodbye: “I think you misunderstood my comment. A coaching change is exactly what this team needs. Particularly it needs a defense…”