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All-Star Skills Lineups Set Source: penguins.nhl.com
The lineups for the All-Star Skills Competition have been set. … The rest is here
Pittsburgh Penguins: 5 Best Jerseys in Team History Source: Bleacher Report
With the Winter Classic, the Pittsburgh Penguins have shown off the pre-black-and-gold days with their two new sweaters showcasing teams of the past. What many fans did not know about the Pens was that they, unlike their football city counterparts, had a lot of different jersey changes as the game changed and the team’s identity evolved. After spending time on the Internet, I found the five jerseys that Pens have worn as a team that put the rest to shame—some for their sentimental value, others for how sweet those sweaters were. … Read more here
Video: ASG Media Day: Evgeni Malkin (1/27/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to the media during the 2012 All-Star Media Day. … Video here
Video: ASG Media Day: Kris Letang (1/27/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media during the 2012 All-Star Media Day. … Watch video here
Mister Rogers wore the C [ update ] Source: The Pensblog
We've missed a lot of things in the course of blogging over the years. But never identifying Mr. Rodgers skating on the Mellon ice and putting on the C is almost a crime. … Visit link
There used to be a penis in the Penguins 1986-87 intro Source: The Pensblog
Russell S. … See more here
Pens Fans Thoughts on First Half of Season Source: penguins.nhl.com
With the Pens in the midst of the All-Star break, we asked Twitter follows… “OK #Pens fans, we’re at All-Star break. What are your thoughts on first half season … Read more
All-Star chats – 01-27-12 Source: Empty Netters
We will be hosting live chats for the all-star skills competition and the game this weekend. The skills competition will be held Saturday, 7 p.m … View post
Growth means Southern hockey not just for NHL (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Children fill every bench and sprawl over the floor lacing up hockey skates, eager to hit the ice. … Read more
Empty Netter Assists – 01-27-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” I lost a lot of games last year. Some guys say, ‘Oh, he’s not playing at the same level anymore.’ I worked hard over the summer and coming into this year, and I know I’m ready .” – Evgeni Malkin (above). -Former Penguins forward prospect Cam Paddock … Excerpt from
Video: IN THE ROOM: Episode 3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mired in a losing streak to start 2012, the Penguins find a rallying point and rip off seven straight wins heading into the All-Star break. … Video here
A recap of the All-Star Game Fantasy Draft Source: The Pensblog
We got a recap of the events last night as well, after Read More. We took a crap on the All-Star Game itself recently, but there we were Thursday night, settling in, and, with nowhere else to turn, flipping on NBCSN to watch the Draft. … Continued here
It’ll be Malkin vs. Neal, Letang in Sunday’s All-Star Game Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins are guaranteed to have at least one player on the winning team Sunday in the NHL All-Star Game at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa. At least one on the losing club, too. … See the rest here
Growth means Southern hockey not just for NHL now (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Children fill every bench and sprawl over the floor lacing up hockey skates, eager to hit the ice. Parents hold jackets and patiently wait. … More here
Bettman reveals third group interested in Phoenix Coyotes Source: Tribune-Review
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says there are three groups showing “serious” interest in buying the Phoenix Coyotes with the intention of keeping the team in Glendale, Ariz. … Go here to read the rest
Malkin, Letang go early in NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft Source: Tribune-Review
Evgeni Malkin goes to Team Chara with Pick No. 5, and Kris Letang, joined by James Neal at No … See more here
Star trek: Malkin gladly heading to All-Star Game Source: Post Gazette
Evgeni Malkin could have begged off. Could have let it be known that he simply wouldn’t be able to participate in the NHL All-Star Game on Sunday in Ottawa because he had, say, a nagging groin injury lately, and resting it would be the right thing to do for his team and himself. Or because he has been battling a case of the sniffles that developed into a full-blown, flu-like ailment. … View post
Bettman: 3 groups in Coyotes bidding Source: Post Gazette
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Thursday there are three groups showing “serious” interest in buying the Phoenix Coyotes with the intention of keeping the team in Glendale, Ariz. Without going into detail, Bettman revealed there was a third group in his weekly radio show broadcast from Ottawa, where the All-Star Game is being held this weekend. … The rest is here
Alfredsson honors homefronts in NHL All-Star draft (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer … See the article here
Pens Push (Fantasy Draft edition): Neal nervous, Letang on defending Malkin, and wise words from a Flyer. Source: Chipped Ice
Some quick-hit observations from the 2012 NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft: = So, it seems like forever has passed since I covered a hockey-related event; but for all the ones I have covered over the many years I cannot say I have experienced anything quite like the All-Star draft. This provided yet another example of how wrong … Read this article
From Pavel Datsyuk first to Logan Couture last, comparing the 2012 All-Star rosters (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
GATINEAU, QUE. — The dust has settled and the 2012 NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft is complete. … Read more
Evgeni Malkin selected 5th overall in NHL All-Star Player Draft Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Evgeni Malkin (26G-32A-58PTS) the NHL’s leading scorer was selected 5th overall by Team Chara (3rd pick) in the NHL All Star player draft. Detroit’s Pavel Datsyuk went 1st overall, selected by Team Chara … View post
Neal, Letang drafted to Team Alfredsson; Malkin lands on Team Chara – 01-27-12 Source: Empty Netters
The NHL’s All-Star Lame Game draft was held up. Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (right), the league’s leading scorer, was selected to play on Bruins captain Zdeno Chara’s team. His Penguins teammates, defenseman Kris Letang and forward James Neal, were selected by Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson. … View post
Video: ASG: James Neal (1/26/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after the 2012 All-Star Fantasy Draft. … Video here
Video: ASG: Kris Letang (1/26/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media after the 2012 All-Star Fantasy Draft. … Click here to view video
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