Hockey Hall of Fame – Pittsburgh Penguins

As hockey fans, we seem to be living in an era when most everyone is hyper-critical of goalies. I’m no…

I have a confession to make. I was surprised to learn Tom Barrasso was being considered for induction into the…

I’ll say this for former Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford. He never fails to make headlines. In a move that’s…

“Who’s the best hockey player you ever saw?” It’s a question I’ve been asked many times over by friends and…

Why, it’s getting to be a regular routine. Each year around this time, the Penguins dip into their farm system…

When I learned Jaromir Jagr had passed through waivers last week and returned to his native Czech Republic—effectively ending his…

When Rick Buker asked me if I would write a few articles for PenguinPoop, I was both thrilled and scared…

When the Penguins took Mark Recchi in the fourth round of 1988 Entry Draft, it was hardly a lock he’d…

Rick Buker on Penguins an Easy Mark(strom), No Match for the Devils: “Hey all, Just a quickie follow-up. My description of the Devils’ second goal and comments about Noesen are in no…”
Rick Buker on Penguins Update: Is Mike Sullivan Reinventing Himself?: “Hey Mike, Always good to hear from you. To address one of your points, I don’t think Sully will ever…”
Mike on Penguins Update: Is Mike Sullivan Reinventing Himself?: “Rick I agree the Pens are scrapping, and overachieving, and really this is happening with Crosby, Malkin and Karlsson just…”
the Other Rick on Penguins Acquire Joseph from the Blues: “Rick, Lightning in a bottle? Ahh NO! This is more evidence for me that management hasn’t a clue and explains…”
Rick Buker on Penguins Update: Building Through the Draft a Cautionary Tale: “Hey Outsider, With all due respect, I beg to differ. The Caps were in the tank for only three seasons…”
Outsider on Penguins Update: Building Through the Draft a Cautionary Tale: “Nothing has changed recently. You forget the Penguins 1984 rebuild. The Penguins failed to make the plays in the first…”