Tom Barrasso – Pittsburgh Penguins

A small forenote before I begin. The inspiration for this article came from fellow PPer Caleb Di’Natale, who I believe…

I have a confession to make. I was surprised to learn Tom Barrasso was being considered for induction into the…

As disappointed as I was with the Penguins’ sorry finish to the season, I can’t imagine how hockey fans are…

As promised, here’s the follow-up to my top ten all-time Penguins post. My honorable mention list or “second ten,” so…

I was chewing the hockey fat with my friend, Tom Blanciak, over a couple of beers at Pennsbury Station (formerly…

Perhaps it was the recent expose of my sorely lacking talent-evaluation chops. My literary rambling appears to have shaken loose…

Last week, good friend and fellow tough hockey aficionado Tom Blanciak asked me to compile my all-time toughest and most…

It’s said that some of the prettiest wildflowers in the world bloom on the desert floor. In their last visit…

Detroit Dave on Mike Sullivan to New Jersey? The Devil(s) You Say.: “Amen, Rick. We can only hope the rumors are true and Sully heads to Jersey and we cut the noose…”
the Other Rick on Penguins Update: Reality Isn’t Always What it Seems (Part Two): “Hey Rick, A couple of other things to consider, when trying to get to the reality of a situation, when…”
Bill on Penguins Update: Reality Isn’t Always What it Seems (Part Two): “I also remember Letang being very excited when Reirden came back. He also has had some of his best seasons…”
Keeger on Penguins Update: The Return of Disco Dan?: “Maybe bring him as an assistant coach to replace reirden? Then if the team stumbles, replace Sullivan at Christmas and…”
the Other Rick on Penguins and Todd Reirden Part Ways: “Hey Rick, The Penguins Power Play problems are far more serious design flaws than anything else. Simply put the PP…”
the Other Rick on Penguins Update: The Return of Disco Dan?: “Hey Rick, Interesting post. As I look at it, Bylsma’s legacy, – Highest Regular season W% in Penguins History, 6th…”