Nicklas Backstrom – Pittsburgh Penguins

I confess, I’ve been keeping tabs on the progress of forward Jesse Puljujärvi ever since he signed a PTO with…

For the better part of a decade, the Penguins and blood-rival Capitals have dominated the NHL’s Metropolitan Division. While our…

Before I start my ramble, I need to be clear. The idea for this article evolved from a text exchange…

Merriam-Webster defines a mixed bag as one having both positive and negative qualities or aspects. Along those lines, I’m not…

There’s a word we don’t dare mention. Kind of like when a pitcher in baseball is throwing a no-h***er. Or…

In the wake of the initial flurry of free-agent signings, to say nothing of some significant hockey trades, I thought…

The Penguins didn’t seem to expend a whole lot of energy during last night’s embarrassing 6-1 loss to the Capitals,…

Before this season began I went on record as saying that, while I hoped our Penguins would make the playoffs,…

Rick Buker on Penguins Lose Again, Time to Say Goodbye: “Hey Nick, You’re right…I did misunderstand. Sounds like we’re thinking along the same lines. Rick”
Rick Buker on Dubas’ Trade Strategy: Out with the Old, In with the New: “Hey Caleb, Great article as always! While I’m no fan of keeping a veteran-laden team together (especially this one), I’d…”
the Other Rick on Dubas’ Trade Strategy: Out with the Old, In with the New: “Hey Caleb, Interesting post. I first alluded to this about a year ago, but the S.S. Penguin is the modern…”
Mike on Dubas’ Trade Strategy: Out with the Old, In with the New: “I personally think once Rust is healthy the Pen’s should look to trade him. He’s now 32, and in his…”
Nick on Penguins Lose Again, Time to Say Goodbye: “I think you misunderstood my comment. A coaching change is exactly what this team needs. Particularly it needs a defense…”
Jim Bone on Penguins Lose Again, Time to Say Goodbye: “If we keep stacking these losses, I wouldn’t mind seeing Porter Martone in Black & Gold.”