Rick Tocchet – Page 2 – Pittsburgh Penguins

I was re-reading my latest post this morning, the part about Brooks Orpik in particular, when a light-bulb turned on.…

It isn’t often these days I write an article that puts a smile on the face of my friend and…

I confess, when Rick Tocchet stepped down as Canucks coach a day after the Penguins parted ways with long-time coach…

I turned on my phone this morning and was promptly greeted by a text from PP colleague Caleb DiNatale informing…

I was watching a video of Kevin Stevens’ US Hockey Hall of Fame induction speech yesterday. Hearing him reminisce about…

Before I spout my two cents worth over last night’s come-from-in-front loss to the Canucks, I encourage you to read…

As promised, here’s the second installment of my 10 11 favorite Penguins of all-time. To repeat, this compilation isn’t based…

I was working the front desk at Wright’s Gym a while back, more or less minding my own business, when…

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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…”
Mike on Penguins Extend Evgeni Malkin: “Rick From a sentimental standpoint, it’s great to see Evgeni Malkin return for another season. He’s a franchise icon, a…”
Caleb Di'Natale on 2026 Draft: Penguins 1st Round Player Options Breakdown Part 3: “Hey Rick, Thank you again, I’m glad to see you are enjoying them. I hope that I’m giving an accurate…”