Mike Johnston – Page 7 – Pittsburgh Penguins

The Mike Johnston Watch has officially restarted. Indeed, in the wake of Saturday’s dismal 4-0 drubbing at the hands of…

Few jobs in professional sports come with more pressure—and less security—than coaching in the National Hockey League. Indeed, the average…

It ranks among the most unpopular—and controversial—deals in recent Penguins history. To such an extent that GM Jim Rutherford felt compelled to…

A springboard game. That’s what NBCSN analyst Pierre McGuire called Wednesday’s impressive 3-1 Penguins victory over a very good Capitals…

I know it’s early. Really early. And there’s a ton of hockey to be played this season. However, if first…

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

“I wish we had a team full of Chris Kunitzes.” I’ve uttered those words many times to my hockey buddies over…

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

Rick Buker on Let the Trades Begin: Penguins Acquire Söderblom from Wings: “My title should’ve been, “Let the Trades Begin…and End.” Rick”
the Other Rick on Sabres Slice ‘n’ Dice Penguins, 5-1: “I don’t blame Geno one bit for what he did. Dahlin didn’t just cross-check him in the back, but the…”
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…”