Gameday – 2012 NHL All-Star Game Draft Source: The Pensblog
Team Chara vs. Team Alfredsson 8:00 pm/et TV: NBCSN , TSN Scotiabank Place – Ottawa, ON Why is it called a “Fantasy Draft” when it's actually happening? … Visit link
2012 NHL All-Star Kris Letang Is Enjoying the Change of Plans Source: Bleacher Report
It’s a most deserving honour for Kris Letang to play in the 2012 All-Star Game, but an ironic one for a player who never dwells on individual contributions or acknowledgement. Added to the All-Star lineup for the game that takes place on Sunday in Ottawa , Letang, who happily cancelled alternate plans he had made once he found out he was on the roster, is the epitome of a team player. “You are always happy when your own numbers are strong, but it really doesn’t mean anything if the team isn’t doing well,” said the 24-year-old, who recently returned to the Pittsburgh lineup after he missed the previous 21 games while contending with a broken nose and concussion … Continue reading here
Twenty Years Later – Capitals 6, Penguins 4 – 01-26-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the sec … … See the article here
The 2012 NHL Defensive All-Star Roster: What if it wasn’t all about scoring? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
One of the more frequent criticisms lobbied against the NHL All-Star game is that there isn’t much defense. Well, duh. … Visit link
Rare company for Neal – 01-26-12 Source: Empty Netters
With Washington captain Alex Ovechkin bowing out of the all-star game, James Neal joins a somewhat exclusive group of former Penguins. Neal is the ninth Penguins player to be selected for an all-star game in his first full season with the franchise: Player, Position Season James Neal, LW 2011-12 Kevin Hatcher, D 1996-97 Rick Tocchet, RW 1992-93 Paul Coffey, D 1988 … … Continued here
2012 NHL All-Star Game: James Neal and Kris Letang of Pittsburgh Penguins Added Source: Bleacher Report
Injuries and bow-outs have opened up space at the All-Star game for a few of Evgeni Malkin ‘s pals. An injury to Winnipeg Jets star Dustin Byfuglien and Alex Ovechkin’s suspension-driven absence have opened up roster spots for fellow Penguins Kris Letang and James Neal, who will join Malkin as the three Pittsburgh representatives in Ottawa . … Excerpt from
Penguins Report: All-Star Weekend, Part I Source: penguins.nhl.com
12:07 PM: It’s been a long day so far already. … More here
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Penguins streaking into all-star break (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Dan Byslma isn’t a doctor, even though the Pittsburgh Penguins’ coach sometimes sounds like one while running down his team’s lengthy injured list. … Read more here
Empty Netter Assists – 01-26-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Penguins officially placed Jordan Staal on long-term injured reserve . (PG+) -The great Joe Vitale (above) is popular in St. Louis … Link
All-Star Lame: Our personal opinion Source: The Pensblog
We were born in the mid-1980s . By the time we knew how to locate our penis, we were watching as many Pens games as possible. This was back in the day when *gasp* not every Pens game was on TV. … The rest is here
#ShitPensFansNeverSay submissions Source: The Pensblog
A couple days ago, Taylor sent a funny video about Shit Nobody Says: Hockey Edition . We asked them if we could help them make a Penguins fans edition, and they are on board. … Read more
Barret Jackman Attempts to Exploit Brendan Shanahan’s Tactics Source: Bleacher Report
Say what you want about Matt Cooke. Over the course of his career, he has been an incredibly dirty player. Despite how you have felt about him before, it’s hard to deny that he has cleaned up his act this season. … See the article here
Penguins streaking into All-Star break on a high (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Dan Byslma isn’t a doctor, even though the Pittsburgh Penguins’ coach sometimes sounds like one while running down his team’s lengthy injured list. … Read more here
NHL’s All-Star game is missing its top All-Stars Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL is hoping the lure of the draft is enough to attract some eyeballs to the product on a weekend without the NFL playoffs. … The rest is here
Penguins left winger Neal finally gets call for All-Star game Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL announced that James Neal had been selected to replace Washington’s Alex Ovechkin at the NHL All-Star Game. … Read the rest here
Letang’s return has been a welcome one for streaking Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang doesn’t necessarily make the game look easy, but he has made his return look routine. … Visit link
Don Fehr’s union sounds ready to take on NHL (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL Players Association executive director has his constituents onside ahead of the upcoming CBA labor negotiations with the league. … See the article here
Penguins’ Vitale king for a day in home debut Source: Post Gazette
Trying to quickly swallow a mouthful of St. … See more here
Penguins’ James Neal joins All-Star Game cast Source: Post Gazette
For days, the Penguins made it clear they thought winger James Neal should be an All-Star. It nearly happened at the last minute. Neal was named a replacement Wednesday for suspended Washington star Alex Ovechkin, who opted out of the weekend festivities in Ottawa … Continued here
Red Wings absorb 7-2 rout Source: Post Gazette
David Desharnais had two goals and an assist Wednesday night as the host Montreal Canadiens ended Detroit’s seven-game winning streak with a 7-2 victory against the Red Wings. Alexei Emelin scored his first NHL goal, and Montreal scored four times in the opening period against Jimmy Howard, who will make his first NHL All-Star Game appearance Sunday in Ottawa. … Continue reading here
VIDEO: A webcam featuring John Steigerwald that you will never understand Source: The Pensblog
You see a lot of things on the Internet. … See the article here
Video: Radio Rewind (01/26/2012) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bob Grove and Phil Bourque discuss the Penguins ability to win games in the 3rd Period. Dan Bylsma talks about where the team is headed into the All-Star break. … Watch video here
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