Joel Blomqvist – Page 12 – Pittsburgh Penguins

“The more things change, the more they stay the same”, we have all heard that refrain. Many of the faces…

Just play. It’s been the Penguins’ unofficial mantra ever since Mike Sullivan assumed the coaching reins from Mike Johnston back…

I confess, I’m as excited as the next black-and-gold fan over the Penguins’ chances to reclaim at least some of…

With the first drop of the puck just seven weeks away, the new hockey season is fast approaching. Along with…

With all the talk still circulating about the rumored Erik Karlsson trade, even here on these pages I must have…

With player movement around the NHL slowing to a trickle, I confess my mind has taken a bit of a…

This morning I happened to be talking to our good friend Rick Buker at our favorite fitness facility, Wright’s Gym…

Hey all. With so much negativity surrounding our Penguins these days as we stagger down the homestretch, I thought I’d…

Rick Buker on Announcing My Semi-Retirement from PenguinPoop (Part II): “Dear Mike, I am both touched and humbled by your very kind words. I’ve really enjoyed your comments over the…”
Mike on Announcing My Semi-Retirement from PenguinPoop (Part II): “Rick, I just finished reading your comments about retirement and your belief that you may not have much left to…”
Mike on Penguins Extend Evgeni Malkin: “Rick I don’t always have the time to sit down and carefully think through what I’m trying to say. Most…”
Rick Buker on Penguins Extend Evgeni Malkin: “Hello Mike. You state your case quite eloquently. I guess you can lump me in with the sentimental softies on…”
Mike on Penguins Extend Evgeni Malkin: “Rick From a sentimental standpoint, it’s great to see Evgeni Malkin return for another season. He’s a franchise icon, a…”
Caleb Di'Natale on 2026 Draft: Penguins 1st Round Player Options Breakdown Part 3: “Hey Rick, Thank you again, I’m glad to see you are enjoying them. I hope that I’m giving an accurate…”