National Hockey League – Page 178 – Pittsburgh Penguins

At the time it seemed like the ultimate no-brainer. On the eve of the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft, it was…

I confess. It’s taken me a while to warm up to hockey this season. And more directly, our Penguins. Images…

Here’s a peek at how former Penguins are faring around the league a month into the season. Stats are updated…

Ryan Reaves. Jamie Oleksiak. And now Erik Gudbranson. Tough guys all. Each rated among the best fighters in the NHL,…

The Penguins won back-to-back Stanley Cups with an attack-oriented style fueled in no small part by blistering team speed. An…

The Penguins signed coach Mike Sullivan to a four-year contract extension today, in the process draining much of the remaining…

I started this piece as a blanket comment to my previous feature and decided to turn it into a full-blown…

The Phil Kessel saga finally ended yesterday, not so much with a bang as with a whimper. Performing an abrupt…

Rick Buker on Which UFA Forward Should the Penguins Sign (If Any)?: “Mike, I agree with you 100 percent. I love Larkin and the way he plays, with a lot of spirit,…”
Mike on Which UFA Forward Should the Penguins Sign (If Any)?: “Rick I just saw that Larkin has requested a trade. I think he would be a strong addition to the…”
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…”