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PensHead Daily Links 01-24-2012

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Puck Previews: Louis Vuitton goalie mask; Turris back in Glendale; Malkin vs. Blues (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Back by popular demand, here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. … Read the rest here

Gameday 49 – Blues Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (27-17-4) @ St. Louis Blues (29-13-6) 8:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, FS-MW Scottrade Center – St. Louis, MO The last Pittsburgh Penguins/St … More

Capitals LW Ovechkin skipping NHL All-Star game (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Alex Ovechkin is skipping the NHL All-Star game, a decision he announced a day after getting a three-game suspension from the league for a hit on an opponent. … Follow this link

Caps star Ovechkin to skip NHL all-star game (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
ARLINGTON, Va. – Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has decided he won’t participate in this weekend’s all-star game because of a three-game suspension handed to him by the NHL earlier this week. … The rest is here

4 Things To Know About The Blues: 1.24.12 Source: The Pensblog
s Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. Click it for the breakdown … The rest is here

Penguins to unveil Lemieux statue March 7 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins will unveil a statue honouring former star and current team co-owner Mario Lemieux on March 7. … See the rest here

Pens to unveil Lemieux statue March 7 Source: Post Gazette
ST. LOUIS — A statue of Penguins Hall of Fame center-turned-co-owner Mario Lemieux will be unveiled at noon March 7 outside Consol Energy Center along Centre Avenue. It will be called “Le Magnifique,” the team divulged today. … View post

TSN reporter insinuates Tim Thomas is a racist Source: The Pensblog
We're staying far away from this Tim Thomas thing . But this is nuts … Read the rest here

Capitals’ Overchkin to skip All-Star Game (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin will skip the Jan. … Visit link

Alex Ovechkin pulls out of NHL All-Star Game: ‘I got suspended, so why I have to go there?’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Last January, the Globe & Mail reported that Sidney Crosby was considering a no-show at the 2011 NHL All-Star Game to protest the League’s player safety policies. The report was denied, the controversy raged and, in the end, Crosby’s concussion Continue reading … More

Flyers’ Hartnell added to all-star roster (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Hartnell has been added to the NHL all-star roster for this weekend’s game in Ottawa. … Go here to read the rest

About the Blues – 01-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Blues. When and where: 8 p.m. EST … See the rest here

Lemieux statue to be unveiled March 7 – 01-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
The most important athlete in Pittsburgh sports history will be getting a statue. A statue of former Penguins captain and current owner Mario Lemieux will be unveiled March 7 outside Consol Energy Center . According to the team, the statue is funded by the team’s ownership group, local labor organizations and memb … … Go here to read the rest

Video: Scouting Report: St. Louis Blues (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will take on St. … To see video click here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the St. Louis Blues. … Click here to view video

Statue of 66 gets unveiled March 7th Source: The Pensblog
Via Pens.com : “Le Magnifique ,” a spectacular statue honoring the career and achievements of Mario Lemieux , will be unveiled on Wednesday, March 7 at CONSOL Energy Center, the team announced. The unveiling will take place at 12 noon in a ceremony open to the public. … Visit link

Penguins to unveil Lemieux statue in March Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins announced this morning that a statue of team owner Mario Lemieux will be unveiled outside Consol Energy Center on March 7. … Visit link

STATS: ESPN really hates hockey Source: The Pensblog
Interesting stats on hockey coverage via Deadspin : Perhaps this isn't shocking to most of the audience, but the extent to which The Worldwide Leader ignores hockey is astounding. Despite being in the middle of the regular season, the sport was granted all of 13.5 minutes, or less than three percent of the content … See the article here

Mario Lemieux Statue to Be Unveiled
March 7 at CONSOL Energy Center Source: penguins.nhl.com
“Le Magnifique,” a spectacular statue honoring the career and achievements of Mario Lemieux, will be unveiled on Wednesday, March 7 at CONSOL Energy Center, the team announced. The unveiling will take place at 12 noon in a cerem… … See more here

Penguins Report: Game Day at St. Louis Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens lines (10:35 AM). Young Joey V (10:10 AM). … Read this article

Pens recall forward MacIntyre Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have recalled forward Steve MacIntyre from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … See more here

Paul Martin Powerball 01.24.12 Source: The Pensblog
Running Twitter contest for the rest of the season. … Read more here

Shit Nobody Says (Hockey Edition) Source: The Pensblog
Taylor sent this along: ” The stars totally won the Goligoski /Neal trade.” hhaha We've asked to be consulted for “shit Penguins fans don't say.” ” Don't shoot!” ” Man CEC's music isn't loud enough.” “The Penguins aren't sponsored enough.” “David Morehouse is so smart.” … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Penguins’ top line has been producing plenty of offense. … See the article here

Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-Game Winning Streak by the Numbers Source: Bleacher Report
It wasn’t very long ago that we were writing articles about the Penguins and six-game streaks punctuated by a date with the Washington Capitals . This one’s only a little different … Follow this link

Here’s a bunch of [crap] no one ever says about the NHL (Video) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The “St Nobody Says” viral video trend has spread its pungent humor into several genres via YouTube. … See more here

Penguins Recall Forward Steve MacIntyre from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Steve MacIntyre from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … Follow this link

Penguins recall MacIntyre – 01-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have recalled forward/enforcer Steve MacIntyre from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. In 10 NHL game this season, MacIntyre, 31, has not scored and has two penalty minutes. … Continue reading here

What To Watch For: Pens vs. Blues Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (27-17-4) vs. BLUES (25-19-2) WHEN: Jan … The rest is here

Obama honors Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins Source: Tribune-Review
President Barack Obama saluted the NHL’s Boston Bruins for their 2011 Stanley Cup championship, but one key member of the team skipped the White House visit. … Continued here

Penguins defenseman Letang is added to All-Star Game roster Source: Tribune-Review
Kris Letang had originally scheduled a trip to New York during the all-star break for what he thought would be a few days off. … See the article here

Caps’ Ovechkin suspended three games for hit on Penguins’ Michalek Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL suspended Washington’s Alexander Ovechkin for three games for leaping to hit Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek. … Go here to read the rest

Veteran forward Kunitz is content in his role with Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Chris Kunitz, a top-line forward for his physical play, has been an asset for James Neal and Evgeni Malkin this season. … Excerpt from

Penguins walking a fine line Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins’ No. … See more here

Ovechkin hit with 3-game penalty Source: Post Gazette
Washington’s Alex Ovechkin wasn’t penalized when he threw himself into Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek, delivering a blow to his head early in the second period of the Penguins’ 4-3 overtime victory Sunday at Consol Energy Center. The NHL took a decidedly different view of that hit Monday, however, and suspended Ovechkin for three games … See the rest here

Detroit on fire at home, beats Blues Source: Post Gazette
Pavel Datsyuk and Johan Franzen scored in the second period, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the St. Louis Blues, 3-1, for their 17th consecutive home win — the NHL’s longest single-season streak in 36 years. The spurt is the league’s fourth longest. … Continued here

Dallas’ Goligoski receives 4-year extension Source: Post Gazette
The Dallas Stars reached a four-year, $18.4 million contract extension Monday with defenseman Alex Goligoski that keeps him with the team through the 2015-16 season. … See more here

Larry Brooks: Malkin is enabled by NHL officials Source: The Pensblog
This is the quintessentialdumbass column. A great example of garbage by the New York media. Larry Brooks is as big as a main stream media troll as there is. … View post

Former Regina Pat Jordan Eberle added to NHL all-star roster (The Regina Leader-Post) Source: Yahoo Sports
There was a Plan B in place for the NHLs all-star break, but Jordan Eberles preferred choice was a trip to Ottawa where he would rub shoulders with the games elite. … Read more

Oilers GM Tambellini stays course on rebuild (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Those who want either Edmonton Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini or head coach Tom Renney to pay with his job for the Oilers results in Year 2 of their rebuild are either unclear on the concept or letting passion subdue reason. … Visit link

Caps’ Ovechkin suspended for hit on Penguins’ Michalek Source: Post Gazette
Washington left winger Alex Ovechkin has been suspended for three games for a hit on Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek Sunday. … Read the rest here

Capitals’ Ovechkin suspended for 3 games (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL has suspended Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin for three games for a hit he delivered during Saturday’s game, the league announced Monday. While Ovechkin and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek fought for a loose puck along the boards, Ovechkin… … Link

Ovechkin handed three-game suspension (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NHL suspended Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin for three games Monday for his hit on Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Zybnek Michalek. … Follow this link

Alex Ovechkin Suspended For Three Games For His Hit On Zbynek Michalek Source: The Pensblog
Shanabanned The suspension is a little surprising, especially since Michalek wasn't suspended or fined for his hit. Not that the two hits had anything to do with one another, but this is the NHL we're talking about. Of course, the Ovechkin hit was a dangerous hit ( see it here ) and a suspension was deserved, but we didn't actually expect to see one. … Link

NHL roundup: Bruins’ Thomas a no-show for visit to White House (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
President Obama honored the Boston Bruins on Monday for their 2011 Stanley Cup victory, but the player considered most responsible for the team’s championship run was conspicuous by his absence. Goaltender Tim Thomas, whose heroics in the crease earned him a second Vezina… … Excerpt from

By the Numbers: Evgeni Malkin Source: penguins.nhl.com
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PensHead Daily Links 01-23-2012

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Alex Ovechkin suspended 3 games for ‘launching’ himself into Pens’ Michalek (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Not long after news trickled out that Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek would not be fined or suspended for his hit on Matt Hendricks of the Washington Capitals, the Department of Player Safety and Brendan Shanahan (Happy 43rd Birthday, Shanny) Continue reading … More here

Capitals’ Ovechkin suspended for hit against Pens Source: Tribune-Review
Washington’s Alex Ovechkin has been suspended three games for his hit on Penguins defenseman Zybnek Michalek. … More here

Washingtons’ Alex Ovechkin suspended for hit on Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek Source: Post Gazette
Washington left winger Alex Ovechkin has been suspended for three games for a hit on Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek Sunday. … View post

Zbynek Michalek avoids suspension and fine. Source: The Pensblog
Via Puckdaddy : Zbynek Michalek of the Pittsburgh Penguins was in a peculiar position on Monday: Arguing that his hit on Matt Hendricks of the Washington Capitals didn't warrant anything more than the elbowing minor it received on Sunday afternoon, while waiting to hear if the hit Alex Ovechkin put on Michalek would received its own punishment. The first skate to drop was for Michalek : The NHL Department of Player declared that there would be no fine or suspension for this hit to the head of Hendricks (via @cjzero ) One would have thought at least a fine would be handed down, but most likely no one gives a shit about Matt Hendricks … Excerpt from

Zbynek Michalek avoids suspension, fine for hit to head of Caps’ Matt Hendricks (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Zbynek Michalek of the Pittsburgh Penguins was in a peculiar position on Monday: Arguing that his hit on Matt Hendricks of the Washington Capitals didn’t warrant anything more than the elbowing minor it received on Sunday afternoon, while waiting to Continue reading … Visit link

NHL suspends Ovechkin for three games – 01-22-12 Source: Empty Netters
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has been suspended three games by the NHL for a high hit on Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek in Sunday’s game at Consol Energy Center. Early in the second period, Ovechkin left the ice to deliver a high hit on Michalek in the right win corner of the Penguins’ zone. … Continue reading here

No extra discipline for Penguins’ Michalek Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek will not be fined or suspended by the NHL for a hit on Washington’s Matt Hendricks Sunday. … See the article here

Letang, Eberle added to All-Star Game roster (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang and Edmonton Oilers forward Jordan Eberle were named as replacements on the NHL All-Star Game roster on Monday, and Minnesota Wild forward Nick Johnson has been added to a group of rookies competing in the skills competition. … See more here

No discipline for Michalek – 01-23-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek will not be disciplined for a hit to the head of Captials forward Matt Hendricks Sunday . Michalek, who was given a minor eblowing penalty for the hit, underwent a disciplinary hearing over the phone with NHL executive Brendan Shanahan earlier this morning. … Read this article

Stars sign Goligoski to contract extension (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Dallas Stars signed defenseman Alex Goligoski to a four-year contract extension worth $18.4 million on Monday, keeping the four-year player under contract through the 2015-16 season. Stars management likes signing a player like Goligoski, 26, as he’s rounding into form at… … Read this article

Eberle, Letang headed to NHL All-Star game (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Edmonton Oilers forward Jordan Eberle and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang have been added to the roster for Sunday’s NHL All-Star game. Minnesota Wild forward Nick Johnson will join the group of rookies participating in the All-Star Skills Competition. … Follow this link

Cross-State Rivals Evgeni Malkin, Claude Giroux NHL’s Best Despite Injuries Source: Bleacher Report
There have been plenty of bright spots in the National Hockey League thus far this season. From the Detroit Red Wings regaining the President’s Trophy form they seemed to lose after their back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances in 2008 and 2009, to the surprisingly great starts of the Minnesota Wild , Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars , to the incredibly slick shootout move Chicago winger Patrick Kane used to score on Minnesota goaltender Niklas Backstrom. Perhaps the two most brilliant aspects of the league in the 2011-12 campaign, though have been individuals … Read more

Video: Twitter Q&A: Eric Tangradi (1/23/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Forward Eric Tangradi answers your questions submitted on Twitter. … View video

Letang named to All-Star team Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang was added today to the NHL all-star roster and will join teammate Evgeni Malkin at Sundays game in Ottawa. … Link

Jordan Eberle added to NHL all-star game (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
EDMONTON – Jordan Eberle is heading to the NHL all-star game after all. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins’ Letang to play in NHL All-Star game Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has been selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game. … Read the rest here

Could the USS Hal Gill be sailing back into Pittsburgh waters? Source: The Pensblog
Interesting bit of info from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun : Montreal D Hal Gill will be a hot commodity once the Habs decide to start unloading. The Flyers, Penguins, Panthers and Senators all have interest. Don’t be surprised if Pittsburgh brings back Gill; the Penguins never wanted to lose him to free agency weeks after he helped them win the Cup in 2009 .. … See more here

Penguins Defenseman Kris Letang Added to the 2012 NHL All-Star Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins forward Malkin named first star (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Pittsburgh Penguins centre Evgeni Malkin was named the NHL’s first star of the week Monday after recording a league-leading seven points last week. … Visit link

Kris Letang Added To NHL All-Star Game Source: The Pensblog
Kris Letang will be playing in the 2012 NHL All-Star Game . Jordan Eberle of the Edmonton Oilers was also added today. Former Penguin Nick Johnson, now with the Minnesota Wild, will join the rookie group for the skill competition. … The rest is here

Stars, Alex Goligoski agree to 4-year, $18.4 million extension (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
When the Dallas Stars dealt forward James Neal to the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenseman Alex Goligoski last February, both teams were using a surplus to fill a need. While Neal struggled after coming over to the Penguins and is now Continue reading … The rest is here

Malkin’s winning ways – 01-23-12 Source: Empty Netters
Evgeni Malkin’s overtime goal in yesterday’s 4-3 win against the Capitals was his second game-winning goal in just over a week. … Read the rest here

Letang Honored to be Named an All-Star Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Evgeni Malkin Named NHL ‘First Star’ of the Week Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Video: TGIFridays Away Game Watch Party (01/23/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
TGIFridays in Monroeville hosted a Pittsburgh Penguins away game Watch Party. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (1/23/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following Mondays practice. … To see video click here

Video: Off Day: Kris Letang (1/23/2012) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media following Monday’s practice. … Video here

Malkin named NHL’s No. 1 star for last week Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin was named the NHL’s No. 1 star for the week that ended Sunday. … Link

Kerry Fraser: Subban should have been suspended Source: The Pensblog
Even former ref Kerry Fraser thinks PK Subban should have been suspended for his slew foot: Via Josh Rimer's twitter: … More here

VIDEO: Listen to people yell "shoot!" before Malkin’s GWG Source: The Pensblog
Is there a dumber thing to scream than ” shoooooot ,” when you are at a hockey game? … Read more

Penguins Report: 1/23/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Malkin, Orpik and Asham are absent from practice (11:00 AM). … Read more here

What We Learned: Start feeling bad for anyone trying to win the Eastern Conference (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend’s events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team. Feel free to complain about Continue reading … Continued here

RECAP: Chemistry Partners. PENS WIN Source: The Pensblog
It is not something you see often. Two players so locked in with each other that they don't even have to look for one another. … Continue reading here

Video: Local Hero: Casey Haines (1/23/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Casey Haines sits down with PensTV to talk about his hockey career so far. … View video here

Morning Pens Buzz: Malkin’s “assault” on the game; Michalek’s struggles continue; Ovechkin hit similar to Engelland’s against CHI? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
MORNING PENS BUZZ “What Sidney is doing right now is like an assault on the game”….Those were the comments from former Penguin Billy Guerin during his retirement press conference on December 6, 2010. A little more than 13 months later, it’s Crosby’s teammate Evgeni Malkin who this time around is doing an assault on the … See the rest here

Empty Netter Assist – 01-23-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Zbynek Michalek and Washington Captain Alex Ovechkin will have a talking-to with NHL discipline czar Brendan Shanahan today . -Dave Molinari’s recap from yesterday’s game … See the rest here

Michalek, Ovechkin to have disciplinary hearings – 01-23-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek and Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin will each have discplinary hearings today with the NHL over hits which occurred in Sunday’s 4-3 Penguins’ overtime win at Consol Energy Center. Ovechkin’s hit occurred at 4:05 of the second period when he left the ice to strike Michalek in the right wing corner of the Penguins’ zone. … Excerpt from

With Crosby out, Neal steps up to join Malkin (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins are used to two superstar players carrying their offense. Only this time, Sidney Crosby isn’t involved. With Crosby still out of the lineup and his return date unknown, his normal partner in crime, Evgeni Malkin, is joining forces with right wing James… … Excerpt from

Penguins angered by non-call against Ovechkin, Capitals Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins are unhappy that no penalty was assessed to Washington star Alex Ovechkin for his hit on defenseman Zbynek Michalek. … Link

Malkin’s mastery produces another win for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins star Evgeni Malkin delivered an overtime goal to lift the Penguins to a victory over the Washington Capitals at Consol. … See more here

Alex Ovechkin, Zbynek Michalek both face the Shanahammer on Monday for dangerous hits (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
This has to be a first for the NHL Department of Player Safety: Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will have a Monday afternoon hearing for his leaping hit on Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek … which will take place after Continue reading … Go here to read the rest

Sidney Crosby: Is He Doing Enough to Raise Concussion Awareness? Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby has played only eight games over the course of the current NHL season. Despite that fact he unequivocally remains the face of the league. Since early 2011, Crosby has spent most of his time recovering from a concussion. During that time some have praised Crosby for elevating awareness of concussions and while I agree he has done that, I can’t help but think that he could be doing so much more. … Link

Malkin continues torrid stretch with OT winner, 2 assists Source: Post Gazette
Teams have been making a point lately of getting their best defensive pairing on the ice against Evgeni Malkin. … Read this article

NHL Roundup: Bruins edge Flyers on Seguin’s SO goal Source: Post Gazette
Once it came down to a shootout, this was no contest. Tyler Seguin scored the decisive goal against Ilya Bryzgalov in a shootout and Tim Thomas and the visiting Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers, 6-5, Sunday … See the article here

Penguins Notebook: Hit on Michalek sparks penalty Source: Post Gazette
The NHL might direct extra attention today on two plays from the Penguins’ 4-3 overtime victory Sunday against the Washington Capitals at Consol Energy Center. Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek figures to show up prominently in both — and, from his perspective, one had a role in the other. … Link

Michalek and Ovechkin both to have hearings today Source: The Pensblog
Per NHL.com : Ovechkin , who scored in the loss, is being asked to discuss his hit on Michalek at 4:05 into the second period. … Read the rest here

Stunned Pic Of The Night: AFC & NFC championship editions Source: The Pensblog
There is no better forum for stunned pics than the AFC & NFC championship games: Man that sucks. Long night for the guy getting the hug. … See the rest here

Sunday’s Three Stars: Hiller time in Anaheim; Malkin’s OT game winner (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Jonas Hiller, Anaheim Ducks The Ducks goalie made 43 saves in their 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, giving up two goals in the third. But in the first 40 minutes of the game, Hiller was incredible: Continue reading … See the article here

NHL Roundup: Malkin scores as Pens top Caps (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Evgeni Malkin pounded home a rebound 1:31 into overtime to give the streaking Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday. … Link

Ken Warren: Players, league need to work together to reduce hockey injuries (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
Look around the National Hockey League these days staggering 135 players were on injury lists last week. … View post

Video: DSG Plays of the Week (1/23/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Take a look at the Top 5 Plays from last week. Presented by Dicks Sporting Goods. … See this video

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PensHead Daily Links 12-21-2011

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

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Chat live with Dejan Kovacevic tomorrow Source: Tribune-Review
Tribune-Review columnist Dejan Kovacevic will hold his weekly chat with readers about Pittsburgh sports at noon tomorrow. … Continue reading here

Penguins’ Engelland faces hearing for hit to head (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland will have a telephone hearing on Thursday with Brendan Shanahan, who handles supplemental discipline for the NHL, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Wednesday. The hearing is being held to determine whether any discipline is… … Continued here

Hearing scheduled on Thursday morning for Deryk Engelland Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Defenseman Deryk Engelland faces a phone hearing Thursday morning with the NHL’s department of player safety. Engelland delivered a forearm to the head of Chicago’s Marus Kruger in tuesday’s 3-2 win.With the Penguins off until Friday, there was no rush for the hearing to happen today. A decision will be made before the Penguins depart … More

Penguins’ Engelland faces disciplinary hearing tomorrow Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland will face a supplemental disciplinary hearing on Thursday morning, the NHL just announced. … Link

League will have hearing on Engelland’s head hit Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland will have a telephone hearing with Brendan Shanahan, who handles supplemental discipline for the NHL, Thursday morning. … Read more here

REWIND: Mark Madden calling out Evgeni Malkin Source: The Pensblog
[ pic via pittsburghsportstavern ] Two months ago the super-jobber had his yinzer pitch fork out on Evgeni Malkin . As always, what you do on the Internet echoes in eternity. … More

Despres Gets Punk’D Source: penguins.nhl.com
CONSOL Energy Center had a new item hanging from the rafters on Wednesday afternoon. … Visit link

NHL Trades: Penguins’ Deal for Neal, Niskanen Paying off Handsomely Source: Bleacher Report
When Pittsburgh Penguins’ GM Ray Shero dealt everyday defenseman Alex Goligoski to Dallas for James Neal and Matt Niskanen last February, it was the consensus that Shero had put one over on Dallas GM Joe Nieuwendyk. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Despres Gets Punk’d Source: penguins.nhl.com
A prankster gives an early holiday present to Penguin Simon Despres who came out for practice and found his clothes hangin in the air. … View video

Engelland to have hearing for Kruger hit -12-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland will have a disciplinary hearing tomorrow morning with the NHL in regards to a hit he placed on Blackhawks forward Marcus Kruger last night. At 8:54 of the first period, Kruger pushed a puck by Penguins forward Pascal Dupuis on the left wing boards of the Penguins zone and was struck in the head by Engelland. … Read more

Martin remains day to day Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Defenseman Paul Martin has missed the last two games and did not practice again for the Penguins today. … More here

A great Lemieux pic Source: The Pensblog
Posted by the SI Vault on twitter. One of the few ” Come at me, bro” pics from 66 ever captured on camera. … See the article here

Grading the 2012 Winter Classic memorabilia and gear (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
That stick is like huMANgous big As you know, the NHL Winter Classic is less a hockey game than an ATM machine for the League and its sponsors, as the fans in both of the teams’ cities and on-site Continue reading … Link

Crosby Becomes Youth Olympic Games Ambassador Source: penguins.nhl.com
The International Olympic Committee announced that Crosby has been named a Youth Olympic Games Ambassador for the first edition of the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck from 13 to 22 January 2012. Crosby will not be traveling to the Gam… … Go here to read the rest

‘Penguins Pond at SouthSide Works’ Hosts Daily Public Skating During Holidays Source: penguins.nhl.com
“Penguins Pond at SouthSide Works” is your destination for holiday public skating. Beginning on Thursday, Dec. 22 at 11 a.m., the unique outdoor community ice rink will host daily public skating sessions through Jan … More here

Twenty Years Later – Rangers 7, Penguins 5 – 12-21-11 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 th … … Go here to read the rest

Penguins demote Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton – 12-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have demoted forward Eric Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. He has appeared in four NHL games this season and has no points. In 24 AHL games this season, Tangradi, 22, has 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists). … More

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (12/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Wednesday’s practice. … Click here to view video

STATS: Malkin ties Kessel. Kessel sucks. Other stuff Source: The Pensblog
Look where Evgeni Malkin is in the points race: Here's where the Penguins are in the Eastern Conference standings: Actually would rather take the 4-5 game over the 2-7. Any leafs series would be fixed. Here's where James Neal sits in the Richard chase: Some other stuff … See the article here

Morning Pens Buzz: On Transition game, Big Guns stepping up, Power Play improvement, Engelland’s hit a turning point, Tangradi sent down Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Pens Buzz Transition game: The Penguins are a team that is built on creating offense through the neutral zone and they got to their game early last night, stretching the ice with quick puck movement in the transition game. Improving in that area and attacking the Blackhawks with a quick transition game was a … Read more

Crosby chosen as ‘ambassador’ for Youth Olympics (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is lending his support to the first Winter Youth Olympics. … See the rest here

Penguins Re-Assign Eric Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Eric Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Tangradi, 22, has played in four game… … The rest is here

Penguins Report: 12/21/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Rookie Despres gets Punk’d (11:32 AM). Staal, Malkin & Martin not practicing (11:32 AM) … The rest is here

RECAP: Penguin Protocol. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
So what is it? Are the Penguins so good that they can be missing like $20 million in salary and go out and beat the number-one team in the NHL … Read more here

The Case For Suspending Deryk Engelland Source: The Pensblog
Just because we're a fan blog doesn't mean we can't have differing opinions like human beings… It's understandable why this post was made … See more here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “He’s just a dominating player when he wants the puck.” – Chris Kunitz on Evgeni Malkin. -The Chicago Tribune’ … … See more here


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Carbonneau: Canadiens coach needs French Source: Tribune-Review
Guy Carbonneau understands Randy Cunneyworth’s plight, but the former coach of the Montreal Canadiens also knows that the new man in that job should learn to speak French as quickly as possible. … The rest is here

Sutter is hired as new coach for L.A. Kings Source: Tribune-Review
The Kings fired coach Terry Murray on Dec. 12 in Boston before starting a four-game road trip, and assistant coach John Stevens was 2-2 as the interim coach. … Continued here

Blackhawks star laments Crosby’s absence Source: Tribune-Review
Chicago stars Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane were on the ice with Penguins star Sidney Crosby in one of the most famous recent hockey games. … Follow this link

Malkin guides Pens in win over Blackhawks Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby can take his time returning from his concussion-symptoms, as long as Evgeni Malkin keeps playing like this. … More here

Tuesday’s Three Stars: Gaborik boosts Rangers; Malkin piles points (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Marian Gaborik, New York Rangers Gaborik passed the 600-point plateau in his career with his first goal of the night early in the third period and added to his total with an empty-netter to seal a 4-1 Continue reading … Read the rest here

Penguins push win to the limit Source: Post Gazette
Perhaps it shouldn’t have gotten this exciting. Not when the Penguins had a three-goal lead after two periods. Not when they were playing at home … More

Penguins Notebook: Kennedy says there’s pressure to play hurt Source: Post Gazette
Penguins winger Tyler Kennedy shook his head Tuesday when told about former teammate Colby Armstrong. Armstrong, now with Toronto, got hit Saturday and sustained a concussion. … More here

NHL Roundup: Rangers cruise by Devils Source: Post Gazette
Marian Gaborik snapped a third-period tie with the first of his two goals and then sealed New York’s win with an empty-netter as the Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils, 4-1, Tuesday night. … Read more

Stunned Pic Of The Night 12.20 Source: The Pensblog
From reader Tim M. Sitting next to me at the game is a Blackhawks fan that I just knew was a perfect stunned candidate… Total puck bunny calling everyone by cute pet names etc … See more here

Malkin has 3 assists in Pens’ win over Blackhawks (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Evgeni Malkin’s scoring burst was good enough through two periods that the Pittsburgh Penguins were able to hold off the Chicago Blackhawks in the lackluster third. Malkin had three assists as Pittsburgh built a three-goal lead, held off a furious charge by the NHL-leading Blackhawks, and snapped their five-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory on Tuesday night. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins defeat Blackhawks, 3-2 Source: Post Gazette
Evgeni Malkin had another big night with three assists as the Penguins downed the Chicago Blackhawks, 3-2, tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Read more

Deryk Engelland will probably be suspended because his borderline hit was on national TV Source: The Pensblog
Eddie Olsucks and Keith Jones got all jammed up about this hit. … Read this article

Pens hang on, win 3-2 Source: The Pensblog
Great win for the Pens. Chicago was closing fast in third, and MAF held the fort. Malkin with 3 assists, TK with the GW … Visit link

Endgame: Penguins 3, Blackhawks 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Malkin continues surge for NHL points lead with 3 point night Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Evgeni Malkin (15G-24A-39Pts) continued his surge for the NHL points lead, collecting three assists and moving into a four way tie for first in the league with 39 points. Malkin assisted on all three Penguin goals, leading Pittsburgh to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks … View post

Tritschler Tendered by Jamestown Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh, PA – Robert Tritschler, a graduate of Greensburg Central Catholic High School, has signed a tender sheet with the Junior A Jamestown Ironmen (Jamestown, NY) of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) for the 2012-2013 season. … … Continued here

Neal nets 19th goal of the season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
James Neal continues to emerge as one of the NHL’s top goal scorers, finishing a 2-on-1 break, scoring his 19 goal of the season at 2:45 of the second period. … Read more here

Sabilla, Sodrosky, Berner, Gilland Honored by Pittsburgh Penguins As Highmark High School Hockey Players of the Month Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins honored Chartiers Valley’s Justin Sabilla, Penn-Trafford’s Conlan Sodrosky, North Hills’ Brett Berner and Butler’s Tanner Gilliland as Highmark High School Hockey Players of the Month for November Tu… … Go here to read the rest

Video: Deryk Engelland will receive a call from Brendan Shanahan (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
NHL players are really making Brendan Shanahan’s Christmas week much busier than it should be. In the middle of the first period of tonight’s Chicago Blackhawks/Pittsburgh Penguins game, Deryk Engelland laid a big on Markus Kruger along the boards making Continue reading … See the rest here

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Hawks @ Pens: Hossa has re-emerged as one of NHL’s best wingers; Lovejoy back in lineup Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Blackhawks @ Penguins For the second time in a week, the Penguins face an elite team in the Western Conference and tonight’s its the Chicago Blackhawks (21-8-4, 46pts), the NHL’s best team riding a five game winning streak. The disappointment for the Penguins is that it won’t be a game where management can truly evaluate … Read more here

NHL Roundup: Kings hire Sutter; concussion epidemic continues (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The long rumored hiring became a reality Tuesday, when the Los Angeles Kings officially named Darryl Sutter as its new head coach. Sutter will assume control of the team for Wednesday morning’s practice and will coach his first game Thursday night at home against the Anaheim… … View post

Pens-Hawks In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS 3, BLACKHAWKS 2 0:00: Pens survive a nailbiting last minute-and-a-half to defeat the NHL’s top team 3-2!!! 1:29: Neal trips up Kane on the backcheck and the Hawks are going to finish the game on the PP…they’ve pulled… … Read more

Penguins-Blackhawks: Malkin To Carry Hobbled Pens vs. League-Best Chicago Source: Bleacher Report
Evgeni Malkin is on a scoring tear, but it hasn’t been quite enough to keep the decimated Penguins lineup from sliding down the Eastern Conference standings. Chicago , meanwhile, has won eight of 10 and sits atop the NHL standings behind a potent offense and goaltender Ray Emery … The rest is here

Video: Engelland Hits Kruger Source: penguins.nhl.com
Deryk Engelland hits Marcus Kruger in the first period. … See video here

Video: Neal Before Greatness Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal streaks down the far boards and snaps one by Ray Emery to push the Penguins lead to 2-0. … Watch video here

Video: Cross to Chris Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin slides a pass to Chris Kunitz, who beats Ray Emery through the 5-hole. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Matt Niskanen (12/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Niskanen talks to the media after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks. … Watch here

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (12/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks. … View video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks. … View video here

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PensHead Daily Links 11-12-2011

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

Pens-’Canes In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
5:14 PM: Bylsma said Brent Johnson will get the nod between the pipes tonight. Coach also touched on a couple of other topics… On Carolina being hungry after the way they lost on Friday: I thought in the third period, where they were… … Visit link

Gameday 17 – Hurricanes Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (10-3-3) @ Carolina Hurricanes (5-8-3) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT RBC Center, Raleigh, NC We still love that arena picture. … Visit link

Penguins starting Johnson in net; Hurricanes’ Pitkanen out Source: Empty Netters
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma confirmed Brent Johnson (right) will start in net for tonight’s game at Carolina . Johnson has a 1-1-2 record this season with a 2.44 goals against average and .908 save percentage. … Link

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (11/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … See video here

About the Hurricanes – 11-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Hurricanes. When and where: 7 p.m. … Continued here

Morning Pens Buzz: On the (Power play) last night’s difference marker, Cooke, Martin, Tangradi, Malkin & Scouts Take Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens Morning Buzz Power Play the difference maker in 3-1 win: Following last night’s 3-1 victory over the Dallas Stars, the Pittsburgh Penguins enter Saturday’s action tied for first in the NHL with 23 points, posting a 10-3-3 record at the 16 game mark. … See the article here

Penguins vs. Hurricanes Scouting Report Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 10-3-3-23 Home: 5-1-1-11 Road: 5-2-2-12 WHEN: Nov. 12, 2011 – 7:0… … Link

Empty Netter Assists – 11-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Shelly Anderson’s recap from last night’s game . “You play your former team, you want to do well.” – James Neal … See the rest here

RECAP: Cool Hand James. PENS WIN Source: The Pensblog
Real different level right now for James Neal. … More here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (11/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo breaks down tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … Video here

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News and Notes: Nov. 11, 2011 Source: Bleacher Report
Last week, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins finally broke their home losing streak and kept up a perfect record on the road, propelling them to the top of the AHL’s East Division. The week also saw the most player movement between Wilkes-Barre and Pittsburgh since the start of the season. Who’s up, who’s down and how did the Penguins get into first place? … Continue reading here

James Neal’s NHL Ranks through 16 Games Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Winger James Neal (11G-5A-16Pts) netted his second two goal game of the season Friday night, leading the Penguins to a 3-1 victory over the Dallas Stars. … Read more here


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Neal make trade look good for Pittsburgh (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The way things are going for James Neal these days, it was only fitting that he had a big night against his former team. … Continue reading here

Blues, Blue Jackets swap defensemen Source: Tribune-Review
The St. Louis Blues added one of new coach Ken Hitchcock’s favorites from his former team, acquiring defenseman Kris Russell from the Columbus Blue Jackets. … Read this article

Avs’ Quincey gets back from shoulder injury Source: Tribune-Review
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Kyle Quincey is relishing every shift, every second for that matter, he spends on the ice. … See more here

Penguins welcome, praise local veterans Source: Tribune-Review
In celebration of Veterans Day, the Penguins welcomed a dozen veterans at Consol Energy Center and showered them with gifts and admiration. … Read more here

Neal scores two goals to lift Penguins to win Source: Tribune-Review
This victory was as impressive as any, if only because the host Penguins so expertly attacked a weakened opponent in the Dallas Stars. … Read more here

NHL Roundup: A look at Friday’s games (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Nobody on the Pittsburgh Penguins’ roster knows the Dallas Stars as well as James Neal. … Read more

Friday’s Three Stars: Howard blanks Oilers; Neal powers Pens (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Jimmy Howard, Detroit Red Wings Howard earned his third straight win with his second shutout in three games in a 3-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers … See the rest here

Friday’s National Hockey League Capsules (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Dan Girardi and Brandon Dubinsky scored 9 seconds apart midway through the third period and the New York Rangers went on to rout the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1 on Friday night for their sixth straight win. … Go here to read the rest

On the Penguins: Neal’s star turn beats old team Source: Post Gazette
The consensus seems to be that the Penguins and Dallas made a mutually beneficial trade in February, with winger James Neal and defenseman Matt Niskanen relocating in Pittsburgh and defenseman Alex Goligoski joining the Stars. … Read more here

Adams, Orpik tackle new job for Penguins Source: Post Gazette
Defenseman Brooks Orpik and forward Craig Adams each have taken a new role with the Penguins, and it centers on their ears and mouths. They are the new representatives for the NHL Players Association, replacing Max Talbot, now with Philadelphia. … Excerpt from

Neal scores twice, Pens beat Stars 3-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Playing against the team that traded him away nine months ago gave James Neal some extra motivation. … See the rest here

Pens Push: This game’s turning point, Stars talking ‘Goose,’ and where Tangradi must improve. Source: Chipped Ice
Some thoughts and observations after the Penguins 3-1 win over Dallas at Consol Energy Center: = This game turned on the approximately six-minute stretch late in the second period that Dallas played with only four defensemen because of injuries to Alex Goligoski and Mark Fistric. … Visit link

Neal World: Pittsburgh Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal is on fire. Another game. Another two goals … Excerpt from

Endgame: Penguins 3, Stars 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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VIDEO: Matt Cooke’s Penalty Shot Source: The Pensblog
PensRyourDaddy with one of the best videos you'll see: What a move. … View post

Neal scores twice against former teammates Source: Post Gazette
In a meeting of the NHL’s conference leaders, the Penguins got two goals from former Dallas winger James Neal in a 3-1 win over the Stars tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Continue reading here

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Neal In Your Mouth. Pens Win. Source: The Pensblog
James Neal is on a different level. Neal scored two goals against his former team, and the Pens win 3-1 … Link

Someone Got Really Hurt During the Second Period Of The Penguin game Source: The Pensblog
Saw this tweet from politician @billpeduto : We can verifyReed was at the game, we got a stunned pic of him from a reader a few minutes earlier: Here are the pics of the paramedics: Pics viaPascal Carreau and @ PensU_Nicole … More

WWII Veteran Enjoys First Hockey Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alex Antanovich Jr. has experienced as much as an 88-year-old man can. He fought in World War II as a B-24 belly gunner when he was just in his early 20s, getting shot down over Germany on his fifth mission and evading capture for 10 months… … View post

SECOND PERIOD: 1-0 Stars, Snooze city Source: The Pensblog
Some guy scored for the Stars. … Read the rest here

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Pens-Stars In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
0:00: That’ll do it. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Matt Cooke Penalty Shot Source: penguins.nhl.com
In the third period, Matt Cooke converts on a penalty shot, giving the Penguins a 3-1 lead. … Click here to view video

Video: Pristine Padwork Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury makes a sliding pad stop, denying the Stars their first goal of the game. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Chris Kunitz (11/11/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media after defeating the Dallas Stars 3-1. … Watch video here

Video: Post-Game: Matt Cooke (11/11/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Cooke talks to the media after defeating the Dallas Stars 3-1. … Watch here

Video: Post-Game: James Neal (11/11/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after defeating the Dallas Stars 3-1. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (11/11/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Dallas Stars 3-1. … Click here to view video

Video: Veterans Day: Alex Antanovich (11/11/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo talks with World War II Veteran Alex Antanovich after making the rounds on the ATI Stars and Stripes Zamboni. … See video here

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PensHead Daily Links 10-26-2011

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

The NHL’s great goalie debate (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
It could be a matter of parity. Perhaps it’s a problem with perception. … See the rest here

Penguins to wear purple jerseys in warm ups – 10-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins will wear commemorative purple jerseys during warms ups prior to Thursday’s game against the Islanders. The jerseys will be auctioned off to benefit the NHL’s “Hockey Fights Cancer” charity. No word yet if the Penguins plan on serving pancakes to the Islanders following the game. … Read the rest here

Video: Pens Insider: Ice Crew Photo Shoot (10/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Members of the Ice Crew model PensGear items for the Fall catalog at the CONSOL Energy Center. … Watch here

Video: Scouting Report: NY Islanders (10/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo lets us in on what to expect as the Penguins head into game 2 of a home-and-home series with the NY Islanders. … Watch here

Penguins Support “Hockey Fights Cancer” Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins players will wear special purple jerseys at their morning skate and pre-game warmup Thursday as the organization supports the NHL’s annual “Hockey Fights Cancer” initiative. … Read the rest here

NHL to make it official: 2012 draft in Pittsburgh Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins and the NHL have scheduled a Thursday afternoon news conference to formally announce what has been widely known for some time: The league’s 2012 entry draft will be held at Consol Energy Center. … The rest is here

Twenty Years Later: Canadiens 4, Penguins 1 – 10-26-11 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 second Stanley Cup title in franchise history. … See the article here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (10/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following today’s morning practice. … View video here

Video: Hockey Fights Cancer: Matt Cooke (10/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Join Matt Cooke in the fight against cancer. … View video here

Kovacevic: Put away Sharpie and shake hands Source: Tribune-Review
Pascal Dupuis was signing autographs outside the Penguins’ hotel last week in St. Paul, Minn., moving like an assembly line. … Read more here

PuckFather’s Weekly Honors Source: The Pensblog
Gonna do something a little different rather than my normal bloviating . … Read this article

20th Annual Score Against Hunger Food Drive Set for November 15 Source: penguins.nhl.com
20th Annual Score Against Hunger Food Drive Set for November 15 The Pittsburgh Penguins and CONSOL Energy will host their 20th annual Score Against Hunger Food Drive on Tuesday, November 15 when the Penguins face the Colorado Avalanche at CONSO… … Continued here

Puck Daddy chats with Pittsburgh Penguins’ James Neal about hot start, Gary Roberts training and life on Twitter (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — When the Pittsburgh Penguins traded Alex Goligoski to the Dallas Stars for Matt Niskanen and James Neal in February, there was a thought that the now three-time 20-goal scorer would eventually find himself playing alongside Sidney Crosby. … The rest is here

Penguins Report: 10/26/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:22 AM: The Pens are on the ice for practice. Sullivan, Malkin and Michalek are not on the ice (as well as the IR guys: Kennedy and Strait) … Read more


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Flames’ odd-man out awaits his chance to play (The Calgary Herald) Source: Yahoo Sports
Babchuk has been defensive scratch since Oct. 15 … Follow this link

Fleury steers Penguins to victory Source: Tribune-Review
The teamwork that has made the Penguins so good without their stars over the past two seasons is nice. … The rest is here

Park’s experience, playmaking invaluable Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins knew they were acquiring a speedy, versatile player when they agreed to terms with center Richard Park this summer. … See the rest here

Fleury Rewarded With First Shutout Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury has been putting together an outstanding stretch of goaltending for the Penguins – and on Tuesday, he was rightfully rewarded with his first shutout of the season (and 20th of his career) in a 3-0 victory over New York Isla… … Go here to read the rest

Tuesday’s Three Stars: BJs actually win; Kane feeds on Ducks (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks Kane set up both Blackhawks goals (one on the prettiest feed of the year), won 7 of 12 faceoffs,and scored the winner in the shootout as the Hawks downed the Anaheim Ducks 3-2. … Go here to read the rest

Empty Netter Assists – 10-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . Welcome back Evgeni Malkin … View post

Fleury nets 1st shutout of season; Malkin returns to Penguins lineup Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins probably did not need Evgeni Malkin in this game. … The rest is here

Best is yet to come for Islanders’ star Tavares Source: Post Gazette
People have known for a while that John Tavares is a pretty fair hockey player. Hey, there is a reason he was the first prospect selected in the 2009 entry draft. … Read this article

Blue Jackets claim 1st win Source: Post Gazette
James Wisniewski made his long-awaited Columbus debut after serving an eight-game suspension, and rookie Ryan Johansen scored his first career goal and added an assist to give the host Blue Jackets their first win of the season, 4-1, Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. R.J. … See the article here

Video: UPMC Spotlight: Jordan Staal (10/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The UPMC Penguins Spotlight focuses on Jordan Staal and his stellar performance early this season. … Watch video here

Fleury posts 20th shutout as Pens beat Isles (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
UNIONDALE, N.Y. – Everyone in black and gold raved about the play of Marc-Andre Fleury everyone except for the humble Pittsburgh Penguins goalie. … View post

RECAP: A Colonial Effort. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
Marc-Andre Unreal went on a safari vacation this past summer. But last night, he took a trip into the mouths of the New York Islanders. Fleury turned away all 33 shots he faced and the Penguins cruised to a 3-0 win … See more here

Fleury posts 20th shutout in Pens’ win over Isles (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Everyone in black and gold raved about the play of Marc-Andre Fleury — everyone except for the humble Pittsburgh Penguins goalie. Fleury sheepishly smiled every time he was asked about how he turned away the New York Islanders over and over and led the Penguins to a 3-0 victory Tuesday night for his 20th NHL shutout. … Follow this link

Malkin returns, Penguins defeat Islanders, 3-0 Source: Post Gazette
UNIONDALE. N.Y … Read the rest here

Endgame: Penguins 3, Islanders 0 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Suck it. MAF Shuts the door 3-0. Source: The Pensblog
What a performance by MAF . Dupes, Park and Staal with goals. Postgame is live … Excerpt from

THIRD PERIOD: Pens up 2-0 Source: The Pensblog
Porkchop in the background is not impressed. Jurassic Park with a goal … See the rest here

SECOND PERIOD – Pens Lead Isles 1-0. Streams Available Source: The Pensblog
Little known fact about Long Island is that the pictures are always unreal. … Go here to read the rest

FIRST PERIOD – @ Long Island Source: The Pensblog
Come get some. go pens … Continue reading here

Pens-Islanders In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pens win 3-0 over the NY Islanders. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Over and Out Source: penguins.nhl.com
A quick outlet pass sends Pascal Dupuis off to the races as he beats Evgeni Nabokov on the breakaway. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (10/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dan Bylsma comments on the Penguins 3-0 victory over the Islanders … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Richard Park (10/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Richard Park comments on the Penguins 3-0 victory over the Islanders … Watch here

Video: Post-Game: Evgeni Malkin (10/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin comments on the Penguins 3-0 victory over the Islanders … View video here

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (10/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury comments on the Penguins 3-0 victory over the Islanders … See video here

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PensHead Daily Links 04-29-2011

Friday, April 29th, 2011

Crosby had setback, but ‘not worried’ about 2011 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby acknowledged he recently had a setback and experienced symptoms during his recovery from a concussion, but the Pittsburgh Penguins star said he isn't worried that he won't be ready for the start of next season. Crosby addressed reporters on Friday for the first time in weeks, on the day the Penguins packed up and dispersed after being eliminated from the NHL playoffs. … Link

Recurring concussion symptoms sideline Crosby Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Sidney Crosby today said a recurrence of concussion symptoms caused him to stop practicing during the Stanley Cup playoffs, and that there is no timeframe for his return to hockey. … Go here to read the rest

Crosby admits to having concussion setback (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. … More

@pghpenguins: Fleury flashes one last grin before leaving the locker room #Pens – http://twitpic.com/4r4o2k

Bylsma, Trotz, Vigneault are Adams Award finalists (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh’s Dan Bylsma, Nashville’s Barry Trotz and Vancouver’s Alain Vigneault are finalists for the Jack Adams Award given to the NHL’s coach of the year, the league said Friday. … See more here

Cooke underwent personality treatment classes Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins winger Matt Cooke who was suspended for the final 17 games of the season, admitted to voluntarily taking some sort of personality treatment classes immediately after his suspension. … Visit link

Puck Headlines: Crosby suffers setback; Russia shocked at worlds (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Germany shocks Russia at the IIHF World Championships, 2-0, having gone … Continue reading → … Go here to read the rest

Penguins’ Crosby admits to setbacks in recovery (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
With the Pittsburgh Penguins eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, all-world center Sidney Crosby has come forward about setbacks in his recovery from a concussion this season, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Crosby said Friday that he stopped skating with his… … More

Michalek to Skate for Czech Republic at World Championships Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek will join the Czech Republic national team at the 2011 IIHF World Hockey Championships, taking place April 29 to May 15 in Kosice, Slovakia. “I take a lot of pride playing for my national team,” Michalek said. … Read more here

NHL: Colin Campbell, Mike Richards and 10 Postseason Plays That Got Off Easy Source: Bleacher Report
The first round of the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs is in the books, and it didn’t take long for hockey’s second season to be overshadowed by the ugly and ridiculous trend of cheap and injurious plays. … Read more

Video: Final Thoughts: Marc-Andre Fleury (4/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury meets with the media on the final day of team activities. … To see video click here

Video: Final Thoughts: Paul Martin 4/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin meets with the media on the final day of team activities. … Watch here

Video: Final Thoughts: Max Talbot (4/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot meets with the media on the final day of team activities. … See video here

Video: Final Thoughts: Dan Bylsma (4/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma meets with the media on the final day of team activities. … View video here

Video: Final Thoughts: Sidney Crosby (04/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby meets with the media on the final day of team activities. … View video

Video: Final Thoughts: Ray Shero (4/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
General Manager Ray Shero talks with the media … View video here

Walkout Meetings Buzz: Malkin wants to play center again, more tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Friday’s Walkout Meetings Buzz: | Crosby admits to setback; Team confident in full recovery; Malkin to wants to return to center; Does Bylsma agree?; Cooke will be back; Bylsma has high praise for Nick Johnson; Bylsma not opposed to power play coach; Jeffrey, Letestu to battle for final center spot next season? | — The … Continued here

Crosby says he had concussion-related setback recently Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Sidney Crosby, who did not play after Jan. 5 because of a concussion, said today he is optimistic about playing next season, but admitted to suffering a setback in his rehabilitation recently … Continue reading here

Malkin says he likely would have returned in the Conference Finals Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The talk from Evgeni Malkin’s camp and sources this week that the Penguins center could return in the playoffs was legit. Malkin said today that he likely would have returned in the third round of the playoffs. As reported earlier this week, Malkin’s knee injury was not as severe as once believed by the team … See the rest here

@pghpenguins: #Pens gear all packed up in the locker room: – http://twitpic.com/4r248x

Crosby confirms he had a setback about 10 days ago Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins walkout meetings are on-going this afternoon and Sidney Crosby confirmed what many suspected: A set back. The Penguins captain during today’s media availability said he had another setback about a week in a half ago, which pretty much put an end to any chance of him returning for the playoffs. “I had symptoms … See more here

Listen To Puck Daddy Radio for Mike Richter, Conn Smythe watch (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It's a (gettin' down on) Friday edition of Puck Daddy Radio, and we're chatting about the following and much more: Special Guest Star: New York Rangers legend and U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Richter talks goaltending, the playoffs … Continue reading → … Follow this link

Crosby had setback; Michalek to play for Czech Republic -04-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
A few notes out of the Penguins’ final media availability for the season today: -First, Sidney Crosby admitted he suffered a set back in terms of his symptoms towards the end of the season . Said Crosby: “Yeah, I started to get some symptoms, probably a week and a half ago, whenever I stopped skating. I started t … … The rest is here

Neal to Play for Canada at World Championships Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins winger James Neal has been added to Team Canada’s roster for the 2011 IIHF World Hockey Championships, taking place April 29 to May 15 in Kosice, Slovakia. “I’m excited,” Neal said … Follow this link

NHL Jack Adams Award: Bylsma vs. Trotz vs. Vigneault (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Every season, the Jack Adams Award has a field of several coaches that all deserve consideration for best of the year. But the 2010-11 season produced a few candidates that were exceptional; and one of them, assumed to be a … Continue reading → … Follow this link

Bylsma named Jack Adams Finalist Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma has been named a Jack Adams Finalist for NHL coach of the year. . … Read more

Pens coach Bylsma a finalist for NHL coaching award Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma is a finalist for the NHL’s Jack Adams Award as the top coach. The other finalists are Vancouver’s Alain Vigneault and Nashville’s Barry Trotz. … Visit link

Vigneault a finalist for Jack Adams Trophy (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Alain Vigneault, who led the Vancouver Canucks to the NHL's best record during the regular season, was named a finalist for the Jack Adams award, given annually to the league's top coach. … The rest is here

Dan Bylsma Nominated For Coach Of The Year Source: The Pensblog
Dan Bylsma has been nominated for the Jack Adams Trophy as the NHL coach of the year : “To see your name next to names like Scotty Bowman, Bob Johnson and Herb Brooks in Pittsburgh history, let alone coaches in NHL history. And to think about your name getting mentioned as a Coach of the Year, a Jack Adams candidate is humbling.” – Dan Bylsma Barry Trotz from Nashville and Alain Vigneault from Vancouver are the other two nominees. … Visit link

Bylsma finalist for NHL’s top coach award Source: Post Gazette
Dan Bylsma of the Penguins is a finalist for the Jack Adams Award, which goes to the NHL’s top coach … Continued here

Sharks – Red Wings preview – 04-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
(2) Sharks vs. (3) Red Wings Sharks Leading Postseason Scorer: Ryane Clowe, 7 points (4 goals, 3 assists) … Read the rest here

Bylsma Humbled by Coach of the Year Nomination Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share It’s no secret that Dan Bylsma has already become one of the most successful head coaches in Penguins history, hoisting the league’s highest honor – the Stanley Cup – just four month… … The rest is here

Bylsma, Trotz and Vigneault Named Jack Adams Award Finalists Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dan Bylsma of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Barry Trotz of the Nashville Predators and Alain Vigneault of the Vancouver Canucks are the three finalists for the 2010-11 Jack Adams Award, presented to the head coach who has “contributed the most to … … Link

Bylsma named finalist for Jack Adams Award – 04-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins won’t get shutout in the awards show. … Continue reading here

Video: Final Thoughts: Dustin Jeffrey (4/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dustin Jeffery meets with the media on the final day of team activities. … To see video click here

Video: Final Thoughts: Tyler Kennedy (4/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy meets with the media on the final day of team activities. … View video here

Video: Final Thoughts: Kris Letang (04/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang meets with the media on the final day of team activities. … View video here

Video: Final Thoughts: Pascal Dupuis (04/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis meets with the media on the final day of team activities. … View video here

Video: Final Thoughts: Evgeni Malkin (04/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin meets with the media on the final day of team activities. … See video here

Video: Final Thoughts: Matt Cooke (04/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Cooke meets with the media on the final day of team activities. … See video here

Eulogy: Remembering the 2010-11 Pittsburgh Penguins (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
(Ed. Note: As the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue, we're bound to lose some friends along the journey. … Excerpt from

Penguins Report: Closing Time 2011 Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:00 AM: Well, the Penguins’ resilient season came to a close Wednesday night in a 1-0 Game 7 setback to the Tampa Bay Lightning. It’s always disappointing when your season ends, but it was still an incredibly successful ye… … See the rest here

Capitals – Lightning preview – 04-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
(1) Capitals vs. (5) Lightning Capitals Leading Postseason Scorer: Alex Ovechkin, 6 points (3 goals, 3 assists). … See more here

Bubbly NHL Playoff Preview: Capitals (1) vs. Lightning (5) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
That the Washington Capitals are rested and ready for a second-round series feels odd; usually under Coach Bruce Boudreau, their hearts should still be pounding after an intense seven-game series. And, usually, those hearts would be pounding on a golf … Continue reading → … Go here to read the rest

Neal to play for Canada in IIHF World Championships – 04-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins forward James Neal will play for Team Canada in the IIHF World Championships beginning today in Slovakia . Neal was acquired prior to the trade deadline along with defenseman Matt Niskanen in a deal which sent defenseman Alex Goligoski to Dallas. … Continued here

Penguins ‘Beard-A-Thon’ Raises Over $64,000 for Mario Lemieux Foundation Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins fans raised more than $64,000 for the Mario Lemieux Foundation by participating in the team’s third annual “Beard-A-Thon” campaign presented by SUPERCUTS. The Penguins led all participating NHL teams in … … Read more

James Neal joins Team Canada for World Championships Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins are holding their walkout meetings today at the Consol Energy Center. There will be some media availability this afternoon followed by season ending pressers from both head coach Dan Bylsma and GM Ray Shero. … Read more here

Dave Molinari’s scouting report: Stanley Cup playoffs Source: Post Gazette
Dave Molinari breaks down the semifinal matchups in the Eastern and Western conferences: … Excerpt from

Empty Netter Assists – 04-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Generally, when Arron Asham is your leading goal-scorer in the postseason, that’s not a good thing . -The Confluence takes a look at the Penguins 2010-11 season . -Calder Cup Playoffs … … Read the rest here

Caps, Lightning get right to it Source: Tribune-Review
The Capitals finished off the New York Rangers in five games, then the other Eastern Conference series went seven. … Visit link

Canucks top Predators in opener Source: Tribune-Review
Roberto Luongo stopped 20 shots and made Chris Higgins’ second-period goal stand up in the Vancouver Canucks’ 1-0 win over the Nashville Predators in the opener of their Western Conference semifinal series Thursday night. … Read more

Penguins 2010-11: Maybe they were the team to beat? Source: Tribune-Review
On paper, the Penguins look to be a Cup favorite next year, but they have to address three particular areas this offseason. … Read the rest here

RECAP: Banfield and Brown. WB/S PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
The focus has turned to the AHL's best Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins now that Pittsburgh has been eliminated. Maybe they knew a few more people were watching than normal and they choked, but that's pretty unlikely … Visit link

Penguins’ playoff exit: Remaining top players mostly failed to produce Source: Post Gazette
Several statistics help to explain why Tampa Bay will face Washington in Game 1 of a second-round playoff series tonight, hours after the Penguins gather at Consol Energy Center for the final time. … The rest is here

Penguins Off-Season Look Ahead Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins arguably overachieved in 2010-2011 due to the vast majority of injuries but the standard didn’t change for the Penguins brass and that was competing for a Stanley Cup. … View post

Baby Pens drop game 1 Source: The Pensblog
Charlotte comes into Wilkes-Barre, and takes game 1 by a 3-2 final. Jon Matsumoto scored two goals and Zac Dalpe sniped the other … Read this article

Introducing Rinko Redemption & Clutch City News Source: The Pensblog
Introducing Rinko Redemption! If your Quest for the Cup team failed as badly as the Pens power play in round one, you'll now have a chance at redemption. Here's how it works: You pick ONE player from each NHL playoff team (5 forwards, 2 defenseman and 1 goalie.) Roster selection locks April 30th, 8:30pm Eastern. … See the article here

Canucks – Predators preview – 04-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
(1) Canucks vs. (5) Predators Canucks Leading Postseason Scorer: Daniel Sedin, 7 points (5 goals, 2 assists) … Read more here

Puck Daddy’s 2011 Stanley Cup Playoff Round 2 Staff Picks (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In which your friends from Puck Daddy and Puck Daddy Radio on The Score Sirius 98 select the winners for Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. You can see their picks for Round 1 and the Stanley Cup Finals … Continue reading → … Continue reading here

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PensHead Daily Links 03-28-2011

Monday, March 28th, 2011

Thompson signs with Penguins (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins signed forward Paul Thompson to a two-year, entry level contract on Monday. … Continued here

Light at the end of the tunnel for Howard, Wings (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard will be healthy in time for the playoffs – and the Red Wings need him. … Read the rest here

Marc-Andre Fleuery: Franchise Goalie, All-Star Goalie, Team MVP, and NHL MVP Source: Bleacher Report
Turnaround stories and sports go hand and hand. Pittsburgh Penguins starting goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury is having a great turnaround story himself this year. Fleury and the Penguins had a disappointing second-round elimination in the 2009-2010 Stanley Cup playoffs via the Montreal Canadians. In that series, Fleury was not at his best to say the least. … The rest is here

@pghpenguins: Behind-the-scenes look at #Pens video crew working at @CONSOLEnergyCtr! – http://twitpic.com/4ee13f

Crosby went through another “extensive” on-ice workout today Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Crosby inching closer to clearance for practice Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby skated again this morning going through a 50+ minute skate. Crosby was joined by a few of his teammates who are rehabbing injuries and members of the coaching staff. … See more here

Pens sign Hockey East Player of the Year Paul Thompson to entry level deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Paul Thompson to a two-year entry level contract, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … Continued here

WBS Penguins Continue Record-Breaking Season Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Adversity has a ripple effect through a professional hockey organization. When the Pittsburgh Penguins are struck with the injury bug and have to recall players from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, t… … Follow this link

Penguins Sign Forward Thompson Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Paul Thompson to a two-year entry level contract, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Thompson, who attended the Penguins development camp in 2010, just comple… … Go here to read the rest

Puck Headlines: TJ Oshie absence irks Blues; Sid, Ovie updates (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Oh, jeez, man … what a time to be reading the … Continue reading → … More

Penguins sign Hobey Baker finalist Thompson – 03-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have signed New Hampshire forward Paul Thompson (6-foot-1, 205 pounds) to a two-year entry-level contract. … View post

Pens sign prolific college scorer, Paul Thompson Source: The Pensblog
It was announced today that the Pittsburgh Penguins have locked up Paul Thompson, a scoring forward out of the University of New Hampshire. Thompson attended this past summer's Pittsburgh prospect camp, and stood out when he set up Eric Tangradi with a saucer pass feed for a breakaway … See the rest here

WB/S signs D-man prospect Viktor Ekbom Source: The Pensblog
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have signed defensive prospect Viktor Ekbom to an amateur try-out contract. Ekbom was Pittsburgh's 6th round pick (181st overall) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He won a silver medal and was a stand-out in the 2008-2009, U-20 World Juniors tournament with Team Sweden. … See more here

LINK CITY:MAF MVP, Best Stunned Pic Ever?, Texas Ted and DCsportsblog Feud, GIFs Source: The Pensblog
For some reason we failed to mention that Marc-Andre Fleury was named team MVP yesterday. … Link

Penguins’ Marc-Andre Fleury Makes It Clear His Team MVP Award Was Well Deserved Source: Bleacher Report
Marc-Andre Fleury stepped onto the ice to receive the first team MVP award ever given at the Penguin’s new home, the CONSOL Energy Center, prior to the team’s Sunday afternoon matchup with the Florida Panthers . Since Sidney Crosby ,the face of the franchise, who waslast year’s most valuable player,hadn’t played intwo months, itleft the honor wide open for the taking. This year’s winner was highly anticipated by 18,087 fans whofilled thedark arena as the announcer described the final annualaward. … See the rest here

Niskanen on a month in Pittsburgh – 03-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
It’s been a month and change since the Penguins traded Alex Goligoski for James Neal and Matt Niskanen. Since they’ve joined the lineup, the team has gone 9-3-3. During that span, Niskanen has appeared in 13 games and has scored a goal and an assist … Read the rest here

Video: Starkist Shootout: Episode 14 (3/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Episode 15 of the Starkist Shootout series. Beaver A+ Black takes on North Pittsburgh Pee Wee 4. … Watch video here

Eleven Pittsburgh Youth Teams to Compete In USA Hockey Nationals Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eleven Pittsburgh youth hockey teams will compete in different age groups at the USA Hockey Nationals March 30-April 3. ; Boys teams reaching the national level are the ’98 Amateur Penguins (Tier I), the 16-and-under Pittsburgh Hornets (Tier I), the Team Pittsburgh ‘98′s (Tier II), the 14-and-under North Pittsburgh Wildcats (Tier II), the 16-and-under Mid-State Mustangs (Tier II) and the 18-and-under Allegheny Badgers (Tier II) … Follow this link

Baby Penguins Banter: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Win East Division Source: Bleacher Report
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins won the AHL’s East Division last night with a 3-2 overtime win against the Hershey Bears. The Penguins had a 1-0 lead after the first period thanks to a power-play goal by Andrew Hutchinson. But at 9:56 in the second, Francois Bouchard tied things up … More

What We Learned: Why Corey Perry won’t win the Hart (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team. Feel free to complain about … Continue reading → … Read this article

The Morning Skate: 3/28 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games … Continue reading here

RECAP: Two The Hard Way. Again. Pens win Source: The Pensblog
1:00 games against joke teams will never be fun to watch. The biggest battle of all was merely trying to keep your eyes open … Go here to read the rest

Penguins’ Crosby returning "within the week"? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby has been out of the lineup for the Pittsburgh Penguins since Jan. … Excerpt from

Panthers replaced goalie for shootout Source: Tribune-Review
Only defenseman Ben Lovejoy had scored for the Penguins through regulation in their 2-1 shootout victory over the Florida Panthers on Sunday. Still, they faced a new goalie for overtime and the shootout. … Continue reading here

Marc-Andre Fleury named Penguins team MVP Source: Tribune-Review
About the only thing Marc-Andre Fleury missed Sunday was the obvious, that he is the Penguins’ most valuable player. … More

Empty Netter Assists – 03-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from yesterday’s game . “If you take him away from the Pittsburgh Penguins this year, we’re looking a lot different.” – Mike Rupp on Marc-Andre Fleury (above). -The M … … See the article here

Sunday’s Three Stars: Bruins clinch; Pens, Thrash win in OT (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Brad Marchand, Boston Bruins The rookie's rebound goal on the power play, with 3:43 left in regulation, gave the Bruins a 2-1 win and clinched a postseason spot for Boston … Continue reading here

Penguins set NHL record by winning 4th consecutive shootout Source: Post Gazette
This is living dangerously, and the Penguins know it. Frankly, it would be pretty tough not to … View post

Penguins Notebook: Bylsma scores with decision to play Lovejoy Source: Post Gazette
With Brooks Orpik coming back from an injury, Penguins coach Dan Bylsma had to decide between two other defensemen for the remaining lineup spot for Sunday’s matinee against Florida. He opted for Ben Lovejoy over Deryk Engelland, but probably not because he envisioned Lovejoy getting the team’s only goal in regulation in a 2-1 shootout victory at Consol Energy Center. … More here

Lerg City. WB/S PENS WIN. (OT) [VIDEO] Source: The Pensblog
The 2010-11 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are your East Divison Champions. Has a decent ring to it. Taking a simple look at the scoresheet, it's safe to say that special teams were key in tonight's East Division clinching victory … More here

For Pens, division title no longer a longshot & 50 wins in reach Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Boston Bruins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers (45-20-10, 100pts), 2-1 on Sunday night and Pittsburgh’s primary goal of winning the divison is no longer looking like such a longshot. The Penguins (45-23-8, 98pts) , winners of four straight and 6 of 7, have put the heat on Philadelphia who appear a little rattled right now. … Follow this link

Sunday’s National Hockey League Capsules (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Chris Higgins had a two goals and an assist and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Sunday to reach 50 victories for the first time in their 40-year history. … See the article here

WBS Penguins Set Franchise Record for Wins, Clinch East Division Regular Season Title Source: penguins.nhl.com
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – Thanks to a 3-2 overtime win over the Hershey Bears and an 8-2 loss by the Norfolk Admirals against the Charlotte Checkers on Sunday, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have clinched the East Division regular-season title… … See the article here

bluejetjane has added a photo to the pool: Penguin Max Talbot faces-off with Red Wing Darren Helm in Detroit. Pens win in the shootout

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WB/S Pens clinch East Division Source: The Pensblog
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have clinched the 2010-11 East Division title. … Link

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PensHead Daily Links 03-17-2011

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

No. 1 Pittsburgh pulls away past No. 16 UNC-Asheville, 74-51 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITTSBURGH 74 – UNC-ASHEVILLE 51 Things went about as planned for the No. 1 seeded Pittsburgh Panthers on Thursday afternoon against No. 16 UNC-Asheville … Read this article

Canadians think rules on head hits lenient (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
OTTAWA – Most Canadians say rules regarding hits to the head in the NHL are too lenient. … See the rest here

Sidney Crosby taking his recovery slowly (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
CANONSBURG, Pa. – Sidney Crosby is taking it slowly, cautiously, if only because he has no other choice … Read more

Simple changes help Capitals turn season around (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Now is the time for Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals to prove they are title contenders. … More

Video: Penguins Fantasy Camp (3/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Member of the Penguins Fantasy Camp are invited to compete in the Jack Riley Cup and play hockey with Gary Roberts and Byran Trottier. … See this video

NCAA Tourney Action: WVU Advances; Butler knocks off Old Dominon Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
NCAA Tournament Action WVU Advances: In the East region, No. 5 West Virginia defeated No. 12 Clemson 86-74, advancing to the round of 32. … View post

Updates from Practice, Looking at Upcoming Games, Etc. Source: The Pensblog
With the way the NHL schedule is right now, we're forced to do posts like this. The Pens' website has some interesting updates from today's practice. Breaking it down: SidneyCrosby skated today again. … Continue reading here

Pitt Hoops: What to know about No. 16 UNC-Asheville Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Southeast Region No. … Continue reading here

@pghpenguins: The #Pens did West Point drills after Thurs practice for team building – http://twitpic.com/4adbsp

History Will Be Made: Playoffs Source: The Pensblog
Everyone knows that the Stanley Cup Playoffs are the main times that keep this blog running. There's a different level of post-quality on here during playoffs, just as that's true with the level of hockey … Follow this link

Thursday’s Early Games Previews/Picks: NCAA Tournament Underway Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
NCAA TOURNAMENT: THURSDAY’S ACTION EARLY GAMES No. … Read more here

On like Donkey Kong. WB/S PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
Game. WB/S is 48-18-0-1 … The rest is here

Video: Off-Day: Dan Bylsma (3/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following practice on Thursday. … Click here to view video

Video: Injury Update: Sidney Crosby (3/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby updates reporters following practice on Thursday. … View video here

Video: Off-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (3/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to reporters following practice on Thursday. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: James Neal (3/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to reporters following practice on Thursday. … See video here

Does Pekka Rinne have a Vezina Trophy case vs. Thomas? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Out of all the NHL postseason awards in 2010-11, the race for the Vezina Trophy has featured Tim Thomas jogging alone with the rest of the League's top goaltenders about five miles back. The Boston Bruins netminder still leads the … Continue reading → … More here

Thursday Practice Notes: Comrie a full participant; Jeffrey on top-line Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Thursday Practice Notes Arron Asham (concussion) returned to practice as a full participant on Monday and today, forward Mike Comrie (hip) has been officially cleared to practice with the team. … Follow this link

Crosby skates for 3rd time in 4 days Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins center Sidney Crosby continues to slowly take positive steps towards a possible return this season. Crosby this morning skated for the third time in four days, going through what is believed to be another light 15-20 minute skate. … Continued here

Crosby skates again before Penguins practice Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Sidney Crosby, who is recovering from a concussion, skated for the third time in four days this morning … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Report: 3/17/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Crosby skated for third time today and has had no setbacks (11:27 AM). Crosby’s chat with the media (11:36 AM) … Continue reading here

The NFL Sucks Source: The Pensblog
The darkest times of our lives was the end of the 2004 calendar year and the beginning of the 2005 calendar year. The Pens were probably the worst team in professional sports around that time, but it didn't matter, because they didn't even have a season to prove it. The NHL owners and NHLPA couldn't come to an agreement, and the entire season was wiped out. We remember that time as being the birth of hockey blogging on the Internet. Eklund was reporting shit every day. … See the article here

Video: ‘I’m a Caps Fan’ rap anthem surprisingly mentions Crosby (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Remy Munasif is a song humorist and YouTube star from Northern Virginia, famous for such efforts as “Saudis in Audis.” Comcast SportsNet commissioned him to write a Washington Capitals rap anthem, and “I'm a Caps Fan” debuted after last night's … Continue reading → … More

The Departed – Alex Goligoski – 03-17-11 Source: Empty Netters
“The Departed” series on Empty Netters is a set of “eulogies” for former Penguins who have passed away… to other teams. Essentially, we look back on their time as a Penguin, examine their contributions to the franchise and as real eulogies occasionally do, exaggerate a bit. … Visit link

Penguins stick by aggressive puck-pursuit plan Source: Post Gazette
It would have been so easy for Dan Bylsma to simply flip the switch, turn the Penguins into the New Jersey Devils and go all-defense, skating backward, wiggling their sticks through the neutral zone and building a fortress around their goaltender. … Continued here

NHL general managers weigh replay use, legal shootout attempts Source: Tribune-Review
The headache of an issue at the NHL general managers meetings what to do about an increase in concussions this season gave way to discussions about video replay and shootout attempts Wednesday at the Boca Raton Resort during the final day of talks. … Read this article

Analysis: Shero denied headshot ban but not deterred Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins GM Ray Shero kept talking Wednesday even though he knew there was no majority support for a ban on headshots. … The rest is here

Penguins Notebook: Letang had test for head injury Source: Post Gazette
BOCA RATON, Fla. — As Penguins center Sidney Crosby was taking the ice Monday as a step in his long recovery from a concussion, teammate Kris Letang was being tested for the same injury. Letang took a leveling shot to the chin from Edmonton’s Gilbert Brule in a 5-1 win Sunday. … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 03-17-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dan Bylsma (above) is kind of a good coach . -” I wouldn’t want to see my son hit that way, and I don’t think that hit should be in the game .” – Ray Shero on head shots. … Visit link

Penguins’ Shero still hopeful for head hit ban Source: Post Gazette
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Sure, Ray Shero arrived at the NHL general managers meetings with an agenda. … Go here to read the rest

And Much To Our Delight A Caps Fan Makes A Rap Video Source: The Pensblog
Probably could write about Mario sending letters to the NHL. Or the GM meetings. Or something else. … See more here

Reddox’s future is with the Oilers (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Three months ago, Liam Reddox was diligently toiling on the Edmonton Oilers farm team, certain he was going to be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) at seasons end. … View post

GM Meetings Day 3: Shero, colleagues speak on getaway day. Source: Chipped Ice
Greetings from a flight back to Pittsburgh, dear readers. These GM meetings have come and gone without a firm abolishment of headshots no surprise, though still a disappointment. Check out Thursdays print edition for a couple of stories, including an analysis detailing what Penguins GM Ray Shero was up against at these meetings … View post

NHL fans turned off by violence: poll (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
The National Hockey League’s reluctance to take major steps to reduce on-ice violence may be costing the league some fans, according a new poll obtained by CBC News. … Read the rest here

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 6, Nordiques 3 – 03-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. … See the rest here

AHL Gameday 67 – Manitoba Moose Source: The Pensblog
8:30 PM MTS Centre NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain Defenseman Corey Potter and Steve Wagner have been re-assigned/sent down from Pittsburgh (NHL). … Visit link

Anderson latest Ottawa Senators goalie with injury woes (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
Now Craig Anderson is the latest in the long list of banged up Ottawa Senators goaltenders. … See the article here

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PensHead Daily Links 03-07-2011

Monday, March 7th, 2011

Orpik, Comrie & Asham Skate, Kunitz Almost Ready Source: The Pensblog
The Penguins' website finally has some good news regarding some injuries: Defenseman Brooks Orpik was back on the ice this morning before the Pens' practice. … See more here

Pens Provide Smiles at Charity Practice & Luncheon Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins entertained some very special guests at Monday’s practice. View Photo Gallery The team treated children from several different local charitie… … Read more here

Pens’ Cooke still delivering big hits (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. … Read the rest here

@pghpenguins: #Pens Sidney Crosby poses for photos at today's Children's Practice & Luncheon – http://twitpic.com/478lw1

Video: Off-Day: Coach Bylsma (3/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following practice at CONSOL Energy Center. … To see video click here

With return close, Chris Kunitz will play with Jordan Staal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Chris Kunitz and Jordan Staal have often been seen as a very good fit together and the two will become regular linemates moving forward, possibily as early as tomorrow night against the Buffalo Sabres at the Consol Energy Center. Despite not skating on one of the top-4 lines this morning, head coach Dan Bylsma called … Read more here

Hershey Can’t Stop the Franchise. WB/S PENS WIN [VIDEO] Source: The Pensblog
The WB/S Pens strolled into the Giant Center, and pulled out an easy 4-1 victory. Don't believe that defense wins championships … Continue reading here

@pghpenguins: #Pens Coach Bylsma getting his neck painted at today's Children's Practice & Luncheon. – http://twitpic.com/477fxw

Road to the 2011 Penguins Cup: Class AAA Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
Fox Chapel did not qualify for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League playoffs last season with a 3-18 record. How things can change in a year. … Read the rest here

Road to the 2011 Penguins Cup: Class AA Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
The road to the 2011 Penguins Cup championship looks to heat up early in Class AA, as Greater Latrobe and West Allegheny – last season’s finalists – meet much earlier than they did last year, as they’ll be facing off in the quarterfinals. … Continue reading here

Road to the 2011 Penguins Cup: Class A Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
It was a tight race down the stretch in Class A this season, as eight of the 10 teams that qualified for the postseason tied for seeding and had to be decided by head-to-head tiebreakers. So although Kittanning and Mars have identical impressive 20-1 records, the Wildcats have earned the top spot because they topped the Planets 8-5 on Feb. 3. … Follow this link

@pghpenguins: #Pens Eric Godard got a pie to the face for his birthday – which is today! Happy 31st! – http://twitpic.com/476zzn

@pghpenguins: #Pens Eric Godard got a pie to the face for his birthday – which is today! Happy 31st! – http://twitpic.com/476wpa

Analysis: Kovalev’s ability to distribute the puck would make him a good fit with Crosby Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Monday’s Pens Notes — 38 year old winger Alex Kovalev tells anyone who listens that he is still the same player he was 8 years ago during his first stint with the Penguins. Kovalev has appeared in five games with the Penguins thus far and there’s three areas of his game where the skill and … Read more

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 3, Kings 2 – 03-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history … Link

Sidney Crosby, Mike Green and Why the NHL Needs To Change Headshot Rules Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby, the poster boy for the NHL and perhaps the greatest hockey player on the planet, is not the only player that has suffered a severe injury due to a head shot. Mike Green, defenseman for the Washington Capitals, is another NHL star who took a hit to the head and has missed several games because of this injury. Crosby suffered a blindside hit from Capitals’ forward David Steckel in this year’s Winter Classic in Pittsburgh. … See more here

Video: Off-Day: James Neal (3/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to reporters following morning practice. … Video here

Video: Off-Day: Matt Cooke (3/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Cooke talks to reporters following morning practice. … See this video

Video: Off-Day: Paul Martin (3/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin talks to reporters following morning practice. … To see video click here

Video: Off-Day: Chris Kunitz (3/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to reporters following morning practice. … Video here

Video: Off-Day: Eric Godard (3/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Godard talks to reporters and receives a birthday present in the process. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (3/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to reporters following practice at CONSOL Energy Center. … View video here

Comrie pushing for a return to game action by end of the month Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITTSBURGH — Mike Comrie is working his way back to full health as the 30 year old forward recovers from hip surgery. Comrie who is pushing for a return to game action by the end of the month, has intensified his skating and went through a 45+ minute workout this morning with strength and conditioning … Follow this link

@pghpenguins: Brooks Orpik skates before the #Pens 11 am practice at CONSOL Energy Center. – http://twitpic.com/475kph

Penguins Report: 3/7/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Orpik skated before practice (10:22 AM). Pens lines (11:00 AM). 11:28 AM: The Pens are hosting a few children charities at practice today. … Read more

The Morning Skate: 3/7 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. … More

What We Learned: The Flyers are crumbling before our very eyes (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and… … Link

Final: WBS 4, Hershey 1 Source: The Pensblog
The WB/S Pens stun the Hershey Bears at home. Huge statement made with this victory. … Read more here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Is a Stanley Cup Run Still Possible? Source: Bleacher Report
So, the Pittsburgh Penguins sit only two points out of first place in the Eastern Conference after a 3-2 overtime victory against the Boston Bruins on Saturday. My only question to you is: How? … See more here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Dan Bylsma, Coaching Staff Are the Real Team MVPs Source: Bleacher Report
Dan Bylsma has seen his fair share of tests in his short time as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins, but none amount to the problems he and the rest of his coaching staff have faced in the 2010-2011 NHL season, making them the most valuable assets to the team. The biggest problem they’ve dealt with, of course, is the injury epidemic that has consumed the Pens’ locker room since day one of the season. However, despite the multitude of injuries, the Pens have managed to stay put as the No … Link

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey: Episode 21 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears and Katie O’Malley host. … Video here

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Egypt is where it’s at Source: The Pensblog
This was recently sent in. And lest we forget… … See the article here

LINK CITY: NYI Trip Info, Standings, Buffalo, NBA sucks, more… Source: The Pensblog
Links that wish it was the weekend again. Updated standings this morning: First time, if ever, the Caps have moved to third … Read this article

Penguins’ Jeffrey is Dustin up Source: Tribune-Review
Nobody was more impressed with Penguins forward Dustin Jeffrey than Tom Fitzgerald, assistant to the general manager. … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 03-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The trade of Alex Goligoski and the injury of Brooks Orpik are benefitting Deryk Engelland and Ben Lovejoy (above). -Kris Letang will be tying his jersey from now on . -Could Alex Kovalev remain with the Penguins … Read more

NHL Roundup: Rangers hand sliding Flyers a beatdown Source: Post Gazette
It’s no surprise that the New York Rangers offense busted out with Marian Gaborik back in the lineup. The fact that the top-line forward had no points in a blowout win against visiting Philadelphia could hardly have been predicted. … Read this article

Pair enjoying new roles Source: Post Gazette
Deryk Engelland earned a full-time spot among Penguins defensemen this season not only because of sound positional play and a physical edge, but because he proved he can fight at an enforcers’ level. But he hasn’t fought since Feb. … More here

Penguins Notebook: Letang now tied to Rule 47.13 Source: Post Gazette
The question of why Kris Letang’s sweater wasn’t tied down when he fought New Jersey’s Travis Zajac this past Friday has been answered. And it turns out there wasn’t much of a mystery about it, after all. … The rest is here

Tyler Kennedy Making a Case To Be the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Most Improved Player Source: Bleacher Report
After last season, and for some, even this season, many Penguins fans were ready to write off center Tyler Kennedy. Kennedy had put up just 25 points in 2009-10, a 10-point drop off from his 35-point total in 2008-09. He had a plus-10 rating as opposed to his plus-15 rating from the Stanley Cup championship year … See the rest here

Scheduled Maintenance For Commenting Tonight Source: The Pensblog
Livefyre will be out starting at midnight tonight for around two hours. We know that there has been many complaints and believe us when we tell you Livefyre is aware. But because of what they have learned from the traffic on gameday posts they have made some massive upgrades. … Read this article

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PensHead Daily Links 02-28-2011

Monday, February 28th, 2011

Senators trade D Campoli to Blackhawks (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
The dismantling of the disappointing Ottawa Senators took another step when defenseman Chris Campoli was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks for forward Ryan Potulny and a second-round pick in this year’s draft. … Excerpt from

Pittsburgh Penguins: Injuries Have Only Made the Team Stronger Source: Bleacher Report
While the last few months have been one unpleasant surprise after another for Penguins fans, it has shown just how strong the team is even without their star players. … Continued here

Pensblog Calendar: 03/2011 Source: The Pensblog
Go Pens. … Read more

Hockey Playoffs Come to Robert Morris Source: penguins.nhl.com
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Robert Morris University men’s ice hockey team will host its first postseason hockey game at 7:05 p.m. … Read more

Trade Deadline Wrapup: Pens standpat as prices never come down for rentals Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Shero Media Session Notes — The Pittsburgh Penguins were very active in trade talks today but in the end, the asking prices never came down to the Penguins liking. “We talked to a lot of teams today, ” Shero said … Read more

Kovalev Guest on 105.9 the X Source: penguins.nhl.com
New/old Penguin Alex Kovalev will appear as a guest with radio host Mark Madden on 105.9 the X at 4:15 p.m. … Read this article

Trade Deadline Passes, Shero Doesn’t Deal UPDATE: Press conference streaming Source: The Pensblog
Overall a slow day, not that shocking. For the first time on deadline day Shero did not make a move. … Visit link

Bylsma says Pens roster is good enough to get out of the second round Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Practice Notes Even with Sidney Crosby’s return for this season in doubt, members of the Penguins organization believe that the Penguins remain a Cup contender in the Eastern Conference. … See more here

Video: Ray Shero Media Conference (2/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
GM Ray Shero talks to reporters after the conclusion of the 2010-11 NHL Trade Deadline. … Video here

Video: Off-Day: Coach Bylsma (2/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma speaks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … See video here

Video: Off-Day: James Neal (2/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … See this video

Video: Off-Day: Jordan Staal (2/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … To see video click here

Video: Off-Day: Mark Letestu (2/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mark Letestu talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … See video here

Video: Off-Day: Max Talbot (2/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … To see video click here

Penguins Report: Trade Deadline 2011 Source: penguins.nhl.com
A couple players were absent from practice (10:40 AM). 11:19 AM: Pens pics… … More

Semi-live trade deadline blog – 02-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
Welcome to Empty Netter semi-live trade blog. This is exclusive coverage from our couch … Read the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
(Note: We’ll be live blogging today’s trade deadline today directly from our couch. As trades come in, we’ll be posting them and offering our take.) Penguins -Don’t expect Ray Shero to do much today . … See more here

Trade Deadline LiveBlog Source: The Pensblog
We'll be here all day. Not sure if anything is going to happen but whatev. … See the rest here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Episode 20 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brett Sterling sits down with Steve Mears, and we take a look at James Neal and Matt Niskanen’s first practice with the Penguins. … See this video

Trade Deadline *Live Updates* Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Testing… Test. … More

What We Learned: Has Chicago GM Stan Bowman learned nothing? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and… … More here

Today’s trade deadline could pass quietly for Pens Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins general manager Ray Shero has not ruled out making another move before today’s 3 p.m. … More here

Letang blossoms into building block Source: Tribune-Review
Alex Goligoski was traded to Dallas for many reasons, but Penguins general manager Ray Shero was able to orchestrate the move because of one man — Kris Letang. … The rest is here

NHL Roundup: Brodeur returns to help surging Devils Source: Post Gazette
The New Jersey Devils are doing everything they can to stay in the playoff race. David Clarkson and Brian Rolston scored goals and Martin Brodeur stopped 25 shots in his return from injury as the Devils beat the Florida Panthers, 2-1, on Sunday … Read the rest here

Penguins Notebook: Don’t look for any more deals Source: Post Gazette
The asterisk is always there. With the NHL trade deadline looming at 3 p.m. today, most indications are that the Penguins are not poised to make a high-impact move … The rest is here

Latest Penguins Buzz on eve of the 2011 trade deadline Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The 2011 NHL Trade Deadline is fast approaching and the Penguins continue to monitor the market for a top-9 forward. … See the rest here

PODCAST: 2.28 Source: The Pensblog
51:00 Guests' Twitter accounts and website info linked below. Jesse Marshall – Faceoff-factor.com Mike Colligan – Hockeywriters.com Seth from Empty Netters Canaan talking about Kenny Melvin Meghan from The Pens Nation References: Canaan's post that we talked about. Stick design contest that Derek talked about. … Visit link

I’ve Seen that Ticket Before. WB/S PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
Pens fans everywhere were shocked this morning when the news hit – Brett Sterling sent down to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Think the Ticket gives a shit where he's dominating at? His two goals today launched him to the 20-goal mark – the first of any Baby Penguin on the roster this season … More here

Watch this Video Source: The Pensblog
If you don't get chills, you're a joke. Big ups to Ironman for this one … See more here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-25-2011

Friday, February 25th, 2011

Penguins get reinforcements, but still no Sid (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Having completed two trades to add three players to the injury-depleted Pittsburgh Penguins lineup, general manager Ray Shero is looking forward to seeing how good his team might look once its healthy in time for the playoffs. … View post

@pghpenguins: #Pens equip mngr Dana Heinze sews the 'A' on Matt Cooke's jersey – http://twitpic.com/43qaup

Penguins at Hurricanes – 02-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME l1wZ05sD6yw -Hey, guess where we are: -No… not quite: -Who else is excited … Go here to read the rest

@pghpenguins: #Pens Kovalev does an interview with FSN's Dan Potash – http://twitpic.com/43pyfb

Pittsburgh Penguins: Will a Return to Pittsburgh Reignite Winger Alexei Kovalev? Source: Bleacher Report
Ray Shero must not have been satisfied with just getting James Neal and Matt Niskanen, as he traded a seventh-round pick to the Ottawa Senators for former Pens winger Alexei Kovalev. Kovalev, now 38 years old, is returning to the Penguins after having some successful and unsuccessful stints in New York (Rangers), Montreal and most recently, Ottawa. With all of the injuries that the Penguins have experienced this year to Sidney Crosby , Evgeni Malkin, Chris Kunitz, Mark Letestu and Aaron Asham, GM Ray Shero and the Pens were almost forced to trade for some more help offensively . The Pens scored big with power forward James Neal and have now added Kovalev to give them a lift offensively . Kovalev—who waived a no-trade clause to make the deal happen— was had for a conditional sixth or seventh-round draft pick, according to TSN’s Bob McKenzie … Read the rest here

All’s not quiet on the NHL trade front (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The flurry of activity leading up to the trade deadline hints at more moves, and big ones, on D-Day. … Read more

Gameday 63 – Hurricanes Source: The Pensblog
7:00 pm RBC Center TV: FSN It doesn't matter that he's 38 years old and that he's not the same player as he was the last time he was on the Penguins. It doesn't matter that he'll be wearing number 72 … View post

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NHL Trade Rumors: 10 Players the Pittsburgh Penguins Should Target Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins became one of the biggest buyers this trade deadline when their top two forwards, Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, went down with injuries. GM Ray Shero’s first move was Alex Goligoski to Dallas for forwards James Neal and Matt Niskanen … See the rest here

Puck Headlines: Sturm on waivers; not OK to boo Red Wings at home? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in… … Excerpt from

Haters Gonna Hate: Pittsburgh Chose Wisely in Acquiring Kovalev Source: Bleacher Report
There seem to be a few naysayers out there,one example beinganother writer who wrote a piece (find it here ) that the Penguins made a bad decision bringing in Kovalev. Kovalev’s numbers have slipped in Ottawa , true, but Ottawa has slipped as a team. Kovalev was merely going down with the sinking ship, he wasn’t the captain leading the doomed vessel … Read more

Pens pursuit of adding another forward a sign that Crosby’s season is in doubt? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Some have viewed the acquistion of James Neal and Alexei Kovalev as a sign that the team fully expects Crosby to return this season. I’m hearing the complete opposite … More here

AK… 72? – 02-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
Arguably the biggest question coming out of yesterday’s trade was about what number Alex Kovalev would wear. With Craig Adams already wearing No. 27, Kovalev will flip his familiar digits and don No … Visit link

Video: Game-Day: Alex Kovalev (2/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alexei Kovalev before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … Click here to view video

Video: Game-Day : Brian Strait (2/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Before tonight’s game against the Hurricanes. … View video

Video: Game-Day : Dustin Jeffrey (2/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dustin Jeffrey before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … Click here to view video

Video: Game-Day: Dan Bylsma (2/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma before tonight’s game against the Hurricanes. … To see video click here

@pghpenguins: Alex Kovalev chats with Kris Letang prior to the #Pens morning skate at RBC Center – http://twitpic.com/43mw3d

Morning Skate Report: Kovalev with Staal, Neal; Jeffrey back in lineup Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
MORNING SKATE REPORT The Pittsburgh Penguins will send out a top line of James Neal – Jordan Staal and Alexei Kovalev tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes. … Link

Back to the Future Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Alex Kovalev found out on Thursday – his 38th birthday – that the Ottawa Senators had traded him to the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he had played from 1998-2003. “It was the best birthda… … Go here to read the rest

Alexei Kovalev Trade Was a Bad Move for the Pittsburgh Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
With one look at the headline, I’m sure most of you have already planned to dislike this article. Penguins fans just don’t badmouth Ray Shero. He is a deity among Pittsburgh devotees. … Read this article

@pghpenguins: Welcome back. Alex Kovalev's locker room stall at RBC Center in Carolina #Pens – http://twitpic.com/43m7i4

Game 63: Penguins Game Day News and Notes Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
GAME 63 Penguins (36-20-6, 78pts) @ Hurricanes (28-24-9, 65pts) CAR Home Record: 15-10-3 | PIT Road Record: 16-9-4 Last 10 | PIT 3-5-2 | CAR 3-4-3 | Season Series: PIT leads 3-0 KEY STATS PIT 2.84 Goals Per Game CAR 2.84 PIT 2.37 Goals Against Per Game CAR 3.00 PIT 17.6% Power Play % CAR … Visit link

Kovalev speaks on return to Pens. Source: Chipped Ice
A quick update, but before reading from RW Alex Kovalev, some other roster news regarding the Penguins: = They have recalled D Brian Strait from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. He will play tonight at Carolina. … Continued here

Kovy: "I’m still that guy", on line with Staal and Neal Source: The Pensblog
Pic courtesy of the Pens Twitter. … The rest is here

Penguins recall Strait – 02-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
With Brook Orpik (finger) out four to six weeks and Paul Martin (“upper-body”) day to day, the Penguins recalled defenseman Brian Strait from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. Strait, 23, made his NHL debut Monday in a 1-0 home loss to the Capitals … Go here to read the rest

Kovalev says he can still be ‘that guy’ for the Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Alex Kovalev doesn’t buy the popular contention that at 38 and coming off a less than eye-popping couple of seasons with the Ottawa Senators he can’t immediately be a go-to-scorer for the Penguins. … The rest is here

Pens Thank Fans For Support of ‘Hockey for Huggies’ To Assist Mothers and Babies In Need Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins fans donated 8,250 diapers to the “Hockey For Huggies” campaign at Wednesday’s game against the San Jose Sharks at CONSOL Energy Center. Giant Eagle and Kimberly Clark have matched that donation &ndas… … More here

AK 72 Source: The Pensblog
The season has gotten to the point where we are now making post about players numbers. … View post

The Morning Skate:2/25 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. The PensBlog has been nice enough to let me share the Morning Skate with you . You can follow us on Twitter @RLDhockey ! The Morning After: Yesterday’s scores: Flyers 4, Islanders 3 (OT) Stars 4, Red Wings 1 Maple Leafs 5, Canadiens 4 Blackhawks 3, Predators 0 Canucks 3, Blues 2 Kings 4, Wild 2 Predictions record: 4-2 My 3 stars of the night: 1 … See the article here

About the Hurricanes – 02-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Hurricanes. When and where: 7 p.m., RBC Center. TV: FSN Pittsburgh, Fox Sports Carolina … See the article here

Penguins Report: Game Day at Carolina Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:05 AM: Some pics of Kovalev’s locker room stall at RBC Center. 8:30 AM: I grabbed this video while surfing this thing called the inter-web. 8:15 AM: Ironically, PensTV and myself actually caught up with Kovalev at… … Visit link