Patrick Marleau – Pittsburgh Penguins

The bigger they are, the harder they fall. That time honored axiom is attributed to English boxer Robert Fitzsimmons, who…

Despite the notable absence of our Penguins, I confess I’ve really enjoyed watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs this week. There’s…

Anyone who’s read PenguinPoop over the years knows the Penguins’ size and toughness…or lack of…has been an ongoing concern of…

You know, there are times when I feel bad for our friend Rick Buker. (After all, he has to put…

While commenting on management’s stated desire to play “long pants” hockey a couple of months ago, I suggested tongue-in-cheek that…

Back in the day there was a comedy-drama TV series titled Eight is Enough about a family with eight kids…

I suppose like many of you, I’m still trying to process my feelings about the Penguins’ trade deadline moves…or lack…

With so much going on, this will be a bit of a mish-mash post. First the game summary. Penguins 5,…

Rick Buker on Penguins Defense Not Built for Playoffs: “Hey Other Rick, Thanks for the additional insights and numbers on POJ. Certainly doesn’t paint a positive picture, does it?…”
the Other Rick on Penguins Defense Not Built for Playoffs: “Forgot to add, part of the reason Letang struggled at the end of the season, a fact everyone seems to…”
the Other Rick on Penguins Defense Not Built for Playoffs: “Hey Rick, I am very tired of listening to people talk about how good POJ played at the end of…”
Nick on Penguins Defense Not Built for Playoffs: “Agreed, not to mention if the Pens are lucky enough to get into the playoffs they at the very least…”
Nathan on Penguins Update: Farewell to Bibs and Mearsy: “The simple solution is to bring back Errey. Mears is already doing radio. The TV broadcasts were a downgrade this…”
Mike on Penguins Re-Sign Puustinen: “Rick It still amazes me that players like Jack Johnson (Av’s), and Kulikov (Panthers) can’t play for the Pen’s but…”