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When the Penguins signed Chris Kunitz to a two-year contract extension on October 13 worth $7.45 million, a hockey buddy of mine shook his head and lamented, “Why overpay for Kunitz?”
I quickly came to “Kuny’s” defense. I told my friend the 32-year-old is bomb proof. Night in and night out he plays with jam, banging along the wall, mucking in [...]
Penguins Update: Kunitz Solid Gold
When the Penguins signed Chris Kunitz to a two-year contract extension on October 13 worth $7.45 million, a hockey buddy of mine shook his head and lamented, “Why overpay for Kunitz?”
I quickly came to “Kuny’s” defense. I told my friend the 32-year-old is bomb proof. Night in and night out he plays with jam, banging along the wall, mucking in [...]
When the Penguins signed Chris Kunitz to a two-year contract extension on October 13 worth $7.45 million, a hockey buddy of mine shook his head and lamented, “Why overpay for Kunitz?”
I quickly came to “Kuny’s” defense. I told my friend the 32-year-old is bomb proof. Night in and night out he plays with jam, banging along the wall, mucking in [...]
Memories of a Penguins Fan: My First Hockey Hero
As a kid growing up in suburban Pittsburgh I was an avid sports fan. My dad Jim Buker had played baseball and basketball at Oliver High School. He passed his love of sports on to his first son.
Not coincidentally, my favorite sports were baseball and basketball. During the summer I had a transistor radio glued to my ear, eagerly following the [...]
As a kid growing up in suburban Pittsburgh I was an avid sports fan. My dad Jim Buker had played baseball and basketball at Oliver High School. He passed his love of sports on to his first son.
Not coincidentally, my favorite sports were baseball and basketball. During the summer I had a transistor radio glued to my ear, eagerly following the [...]
Penguins Beat Blackhawks 3-2 in a Barnburner
It’s a darn shame the Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks meet only once a year. Games between the two clubs invariably feature superb skill play, gut-wrenching momentum swings, and the riveting intensity of a Stanley Cup Finals matchup.
Tuesday night’s contest at the CONSOL Energy Center was no exception. Playing arguably their finest [...]
It’s a darn shame the Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks meet only once a year. Games between the two clubs invariably feature superb skill play, gut-wrenching momentum swings, and the riveting intensity of a Stanley Cup Finals matchup.
Tuesday night’s contest at the CONSOL Energy Center was no exception. Playing arguably their finest [...]
Penguins Update: Make Way for Despres
During the first half of the 2011-12 season the Penguins have suffered enough injuries to keep a hospital staff fully employed. Given the hailstorm of misfortune, one has to wonder if the club inadvertently invoked some ancient curse by building CONSOL Energy Center on the site of a Native American burial ground.
The defense has been hit part [...]
During the first half of the 2011-12 season the Penguins have suffered enough injuries to keep a hospital staff fully employed. Given the hailstorm of misfortune, one has to wonder if the club inadvertently invoked some ancient curse by building CONSOL Energy Center on the site of a Native American burial ground.
The defense has been hit part [...]
Penguins Chase Miller From Net Twice, Beat Sabres 8-3
Jason Williams scored his first goal as a Pittsburgh Penguin 2 minutes into the game blasting a shot from the blue line past Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller tonight and the Penguins never looked back. Four minutes later Pens Simon Despres scored his first ever NHL goal and a few minutes after that Evgeni Malkin scored his first of thre [...]
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Jason Williams scored his first goal as a Pittsburgh Penguin 2 minutes into the game blasting a shot from the blue line past Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller tonight and the Penguins never looked back. Four minutes later Pens Simon Despres scored his first ever NHL goal and a few minutes after that Evgeni Malkin scored his first of thre [...]
An Amazing Piece that Remembers the “Railway Men”
A piece was written last week like none that I have recently read. It recounts and pays tribute to Yaroslavl Lokomotiv, the KHL team that was lost in a tragic place crash this September.
The details and perspectives offered are like none gained in any of the other pieces written on this tragedy. I warn you, some parts of the piece are very [...]
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A piece was written last week like none that I have recently read. It recounts and pays tribute to Yaroslavl Lokomotiv, the KHL team that was lost in a tragic place crash this September.
The details and perspectives offered are like none gained in any of the other pieces written on this tragedy. I warn you, some parts of the piece are very [...]
Hungry Senators Hammer Penguins 6-4
During the first meeting between the Penguins and the Senators in Pittsburgh three weeks ago, Sidney Crosby initiated a nasty skirmish with feisty Ottawa winger Nick Foligno. While the Pens shrugged off the incident as one of those things that occur during the heat of battle, the Sens were hardly in a forgiving mood.
“The rules are very clear [...]
During the first meeting between the Penguins and the Senators in Pittsburgh three weeks ago, Sidney Crosby initiated a nasty skirmish with feisty Ottawa winger Nick Foligno. While the Pens shrugged off the incident as one of those things that occur during the heat of battle, the Sens were hardly in a forgiving mood.
“The rules are very clear [...]
Red Wings Checkmate Penguins 4-1
During the Dan Bylsma era, Penguins fans are accustomed to seeing the home team post some gaudy numbers on the CONSOL Energy Center shot clock. However, while preparing his charges for Tuesday night’s clash with Western Conference titan Detroit, the Pens’ coach opted to tighten things up a bit.
Indeed, for two periods the contest contained al [...]
During the Dan Bylsma era, Penguins fans are accustomed to seeing the home team post some gaudy numbers on the CONSOL Energy Center shot clock. However, while preparing his charges for Tuesday night’s clash with Western Conference titan Detroit, the Pens’ coach opted to tighten things up a bit.
Indeed, for two periods the contest contained al [...]
More Book Signings: 100 Things Penguins Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die
On Saturday evening, December 17, Rick Buker will be signing copies of his latest book, 100 Things Penguins Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die, at the Pennsbury Pub and Grille (located in Pennsbury Village) from 7 PM-9 PM. The “Molson Girls” will be there, too!
“100 Pens” is the perfect gift for that specia [...]
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On Saturday evening, December 17, Rick Buker will be signing copies of his latest book, 100 Things Penguins Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die, at the Pennsbury Pub and Grille (located in Pennsbury Village) from 7 PM-9 PM. The “Molson Girls” will be there, too!
“100 Pens” is the perfect gift for that specia [...]
Penguins Profile: The King of Engelland
To say Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland came up the hard way would be a vast understatement. Indeed, the rugged rearguard’s path to the National Hockey League was the ultimate test of patience and perseverance.
A right-handed shooting defenseman of modest ability but enormous heart, Engelland established himself as a battler with the Moose [...]
To say Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland came up the hard way would be a vast understatement. Indeed, the rugged rearguard’s path to the National Hockey League was the ultimate test of patience and perseverance.
A right-handed shooting defenseman of modest ability but enormous heart, Engelland established himself as a battler with the Moose [...]
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