Mike Johnston – Page 7 – Pittsburgh Penguins

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…

In the wake of Saturday’s scintillating victory over the Rangers, I was afraid the Penguins might be too fired up…

Jim Rutherford drew tons of criticism for his moves at the trade deadline. Clearly feeling the heat, the venerable GM…

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

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…”