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PensHead Daily Links 01-25-2012

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

NHL roundup: Neal replaces Ovechkin for All-Star Game (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal has been named as the replacement for Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin in the NHL All-Star Game, the league announced Wednesday. Ovechkin was suspended for three games on Monday for a hit he delivered to Pittsburgh’s Zbynek… … Link

Unlikely NHL all-stars head to Ottawa (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Dennis Wideman thought he’d been traded. Scott Hartnell worried he’d be facing a suspension. … More

Neal replaces Ovechkin for All-Star Game (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal has been named as the replacement for Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin in the NHL All-Star Game, the league announced Wednesday. Ovechkin was suspended for three games on Monday for a hit he delivered to Pittsburgh’s Zbynek… … Excerpt from

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 5, Islanders 3 – 01-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the second … … Visit link

NHL Pittsburgh Penguins February 2012 National and Local TV Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins are doing all they can to bring an NHL championship to Pittsburgh this season. … The rest is here

Let’s all laugh at Scott Gomez Source: The Pensblog
Best new website going: Did Scott Gomez Score Last night Gomez is getting paid $7.3 million dollars this season according to cap geek . By far one of the worst contracts in the history of the NHL. … Read more here

Capitals forward Matt Hendricks’ severed ear enters the pantheon of grotesque hockey injuries (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
This is the ear of Washington Capitals forward Matt Hendricks, all nice and stitched up. It wasn’t always like that. In fact, when an Alex Ovechkin shot ricocheted off the glass in practice on Saturday, the puck caught Hendricks in Continue reading … See more here

Pens Fans Reactions to Neal Making All-Star Team Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens fans were overjoyed at the news that forward James Neal was added to the 2012 NHL All-Star Game, which takes place this weekend in Ottawa. Here are some reactions via Twitter. … … Read the rest here

Video: The Real Deal James Neal Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal’s goal video! … See this video

Kennedy: NHL needs Ovechkin at All-Star Game (TheHockeyNews.com) Source: Yahoo Sports
Even though he’s not having a great season, Alex Ovechkin is still a draw the NHL needs on this stage. … Link

Pens Tidbits: On streaking Pens surging in the East; League ranks for Malkin, Fleury & Neal at the Break Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
STREAKING PENS The Pittsburgh Penguins (28-17-4, 60 pts) enter the All-Star Breaking riding a seven game winning streak after a 3-2 shootout win against the St. Louis Blues last night … Continued here

Jordan Staal placed on long-term injured reserve Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins this afternoon placed center Jordan Staal on long-term injured reserve, the team announced today. The move opens up cap space for the Penguins … Link

Malkin finds shootout success – 01-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
Remember when Evgeni Malkin stunk at shootouts? It wasn’t a long time ago that Penguins would groan anytime they saw Malkin get the call in this aspect of the game. Prior to this season, Malkin’s career success rate was 24.1, the lowest in franchise history among anyone who had even scored a single shootout goal … Visit link

Video: Pens Insider: Crossfire (1/26/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV resurrects the Crossfire to analyze the first half of the season. … Watch video here

Neal joins teammates Malkin, Letang as NHL all stars Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins forward James Neal is a late addition to the NHL All-Star Game, the league announced today .Neal is tied for second in the NHL with 27 goals, matching his career high. His 47 points are second on the Penguins behind Evgeni Malkin. … Read the rest here

James Neal, Carl Hagelin, Raphael Diaz added to All-Star Weekend; Adam Larsson out due to injury (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
James Neal leads the Pittsburgh Penguins with 27 goals, putting him second in the National Hockey League (tied with Jonathan Toews) behind Steven Stamkos. But until Wednesday morning, James Neal was not an NHL All-Star. For all the controversy Alex Continue reading … More

Penguins’ Neal replaces Ovechkin for all-star game (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal will replace Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin in the NHL All-Star game on Sunday. Ovechkin backed out of the game after he was issued a three-game suspension from the league for a hit on an opponent. Neal leads the Penguins with 27 goals and is second on the team with 47 points. … Excerpt from

STATS: Top 25 scoring lines in the NHL Source: The Pensblog
Can't say it enough. Dobber hockey is the place to be for stats. Here are the top 25 scoring lines the NHL: The Kunitz-Malkin-Neal lines has only been together for a few months. … Excerpt from

Neal replaces Ovechkin on all-star roster (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal will replace Washington’s Alex Ovechkin at this weekend’s NHL all-star game. … See the rest here

James Neal headed to the All Star game, finally. Source: The Pensblog
The All Star game is about as meaningful as someone signing your yearbook in high school. “SPEND SEVERAL NIGHTS IN BEAUTIFUL OTTAWA.” Whatever the case, James Neal finally got invited as he should of in the first place per NHL.com … More here

Pens’ Neal added to NHL All-Star team as sub for Ovechkin Source: Post Gazette
In an anticipated move, the NHL today named Penguins winger James Neal to the All-Star Game as a replacement for suspended Washington star Alex Ovechkin, who opted out of the weekend activities in Ottawa. … Link

James Neal to join Malkin and Letang in the All-Star Game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
NEAL NAMED TO ALL-STAR GAME With Alexander Ovechkin bailing out of the All-Star Game, James Neal has finally been named to the team. The league announced this morning that Neal will replace Ovechkin in the game, joining teammates Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin in the game. … View post

Penguins Forward James Neal Added to the 2012 NHL All-Star Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Pens assign Tangradi, MacIntyre to AHL to get playing time Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins today assigned wingers Eric Tangradi and Steve MacIntyre to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Shelly Anderson’ recap from last night’s game . “From where our team was two weeks ago, having lost six in a row, to answer by winning seven in a row going into the break was a significant answer by our team.” – Dan Bylsma. … See more here

Penguins Re-Assign Forwards
Steve MacIntyre and Eric Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forwards Steve MacIntyre and Eric Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … Read the rest here

Neal added to All-Star Game – 01-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins forward James Neal was added to the NHL’s All-Star Game roster. He will replace suspended Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin who is skipping the game. Neal, 24, has appeared in 49 games this season and has scored 47 points (27 goals, 20 assists) … Visit link

Penguins demote MacIntyre, Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton – 01-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have demoted forwards Steve MacIntyre and Eric Tangradi (above) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. MacIntyre, 31, was recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. MacIntyre has appeared in 11 NHL games this season with no points and four penalty minutes. … Read more here

Sidney Crosby and Eric Lindros: Do They Belong in the Hall of Fame? Source: Bleacher Report
In the past year Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby has played in only eight NHL contests. The team captain is currently on the sidelines recovering from a concussion suffered in early January 2011. The length of time he has missed has led some to wonder if retirement is in the cards for the 24-year-old. … See the rest here

Video: Post Game: Joe Vitale (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Vitale talks to the media after defeating the St. Louis Blues. … Click here to view video

RECAP: Seven deadly wins. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
My God. What a battle in St … See the rest here

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Capitals star left winger Ovechkin is skipping NHL All-Star game Source: Tribune-Review
Alex Ovechkin is skipping the NHL All-Star game, a decision he announced a day after getting a three-game suspension from the league. … Visit link

Penguins defenseman Michalek pleased with NHL’s decisions Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek is thankful he wasn’t suspended for elbowing Washington’s Matt Hendricks in a game this past weekend. … Read more here

Penguins to unveil Lemieux statue at Consol Energy Center in March Source: Tribune-Review
As a gift to Mario Lemieux, his ownership partners decided to carry on with plans for a statue that will be unveiled March 7. … Link

Kunitz shootout goal lifts Penguins to victory over Blues Source: Tribune-Review
Chris Kunitz scored the game-winner in a shootout to ignite the streaking Penguins to a victory over the Blues in St. Louis. … More

Fuming Flames coach lambastes his coasting team (The Calgary Herald) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sutter: I was disappointed how we played here tonight … The rest is here

Tuesday’s Three Stars: Grabo’s big night; Perreault’s trick; dancing Bobrovsky; Pam Anderson in Vancouver (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Mikhail Grabovski, Toronto Maple Leafs Grabovski factored on all four of the Leafs’ goals in their 4-3 win over the New York Islanders. … Read this article

Ovechkin skips All-Star Game Source: Post Gazette
Alex Ovechkin will skip 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. … See more here

Lemieux statue to be unveiled March 7 Source: Post Gazette
ST. LOUIS — For nearly 30 years, Mario Lemieux has been a driving force for the Penguins. As a Hall of Fame player and now co-owner, he helped to put the franchise on the map in the NHL and keep it in Pittsburgh. … The rest is here

Kunitz, Malkin lead Penguins to shootout victory against the Blues Source: Post Gazette
ST. LOUIS — There would be no rollover game to launch them into the All-Star break. … Continue reading here

Penguins beat Blues 3-2 in SO for 7th straight win (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Marc-Andre Fleury started 16 of the last 17 games heading into the All-Star break. … Excerpt from

Stunned Pic Of The Night: The Spirit of St.Louis Source: The Pensblog
Via Sean H. The “I want to vomit,” stunned pic . … More

Did Blues’ Barret Jackman prey on Matt Cooke’s reputation for boarding call? (Video) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
With just over a minute remaining in regulation and the teams tied 2-2 on Tuesday night, Barret Jackman of the St. Louis Blues went to play the puck in the corner … More here

Endgame: Penguins 3, Blues 2 (SO) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Take care, Pens win 3-2 in shootout Source: The Pensblog
MAF was almost super human late in the third period. He shut the door. Pens killed a penalty in OT, won it in a shootout. … Continue reading here

Penguins defeat St. Louis, 3-2 Source: Post Gazette
ST. LOUIS — There would be no rollover game to launch them into the All-Star break … Continue reading here

SECOND PERIOD: Very physical period, 0-0 Source: The Pensblog
Ken Hitchcock has the Blues flying. They played out of their minds in the first. Tons of punishing hits. … Visit link

FIRST PERIOD: David Backes sucks. Stream here Source: The Pensblog
Should be a tough test for the Pens tonight. Stream after readmore … Read more here

Pens-Blues In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
CHRIS KUNITZ GETS THE GAME-DECIDING GOAL IN THE SHOOTOUT IN HIS 500TH NHL GAME! PENS 3, BLUES 2 (SO) “Fleury is in Jedi goalie mode.” &… … Read this article

NHL Roundup: Ovechkin opts out of All-Star Game (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin will skip the Jan. 29 All-Star Game, following his three-game suspension. “He really doesn’t feel like he deserves to be there and doesn’t want to be a distraction,” Capitals general manager George McPhee told ESPN.com. … The rest is here

Penguins at Blues – 01-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -First things first. … Excerpt from

Video: UPMC Spotlight: Kris Letang (1/25/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang’s excellent play since returning from injury has boosted the Penguins during their current winning streak. … Watch here

Video: That’s Gonna Leave a Marc-Andre Source: penguins.nhl.com
The impressive pad save by Marc-Andre Fleury is only part of the story, as Jamie Langenbrunner deposits the keeper in the back of the cage. … See this video

Video: Shootout: PIT@STL Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the entirety of the shootout between the Pittsburgh Penguins and St. … Click here to view video

Video: Fleury With a Chance of Shootout Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury turns away all comers in overtime to force the shootout. … See this video

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after defeating the St. Louis Blues. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Chris Kunitz (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media after defeating the St. … Video here

Video: Post Game: James Neal (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after defeating the St. Louis Blues. … Watch video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the St. … Watch here

Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Chris Kunitz, Consol Energy Center, Dan Bylsma, Eric Tangradi, Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, Jordan Staal, Kris Letang, Mario Lemieux, Matt Cooke, Mikhail Grabovski, Ray Shero, Sidney Crosby, usbzoso, Zbynek Michalek
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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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Tags: Alex Goligoski, Alexander Ovechkin, Chris Kunitz, Consol Energy Center, David Morehouse, Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, Kris Letang, Mario Lemieux, Paul Martin, Ray Shero, Sidney Crosby, Steve Mears, Zbynek Michalek
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PensHead Daily Links 12-01-2011

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Pre-Game Analysis: On Ovechkin’s struggles; Pens vs Caps 1-2-2 Trap & more tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-4, 32 pts) @ Washington Capitals (12-10-1, 25 pts) Time: 7:08 p.m. | Where: Verizon Center WAS Home Record: 8-3-1 | PIT Road Record: 6-6-2 Last 10: WAS 3-6-1 | PIT 5-4-1 Goaltending Matchup:Marc Andre Fleury (13-4-2, 2.17 GAA .922 SV%) vs Tomas Vokoun (10-6-0, 2.77 GAA .906 SV%) Key Stat:Alexander Ovechkin has … Continued here

Puck Previews: Caps host Pens; Mason Raymond returns (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. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. … Read this article

Gameday 26 – Capitals Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-4) @ Washington Capitals (12-10-1) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, NHLN-US , CSN-Wash Verizon Center – Washington, DC This will be Sidney Crosby's first game against the Capitals since “the incident.” It's Dale Hunter's second game behind the Caps' bench. He'd love to get his first win as an NHL head coach against the Penguins. … See the article here

Flyers, Rangers set to welcome HBO cameras (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
These are the final moments of privacy for the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers. … Excerpt from

Penguins at Capitals – 12-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME -Greetings from the belly of the beast: And it didn’t take us long to run into a little ingestion: -There are a few normals here. Like this fan of former Penguins/Cap … … Go here to read the rest

The 7 Sean Avery fights that aren’t completely terrible (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Seven is an arbitrary list of randomly connected hockey subjects that will run every Thursday on Puck Daddy. Agree to disagree. When the New York Rangers and the Pittsburgh Penguins played earlier this week, Sean Avery and Tyler Kennedy Continue reading … Read the rest here

Puck Headlines: Detroit Winter Classic, Luongo sits, Kane moves (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. … See the rest here

Penguins Won’t Hide Despres in Rookie’s NHL Debut Source: penguins.nhl.com
WASHINGTON — Head injuries to defensemen Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek have opened the door for Penguins 2009 first-round pick Simon Despres to make his NHL debut Thursday (7 p.m. ET, ROOT SPORTS in Pittsburgh, NHL Network throughout the US) ag… … Link

Pens intend to keep Despres up with club through Saturday’s game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The callup of Simon Despres is not expected to be a one game callup. … Go here to read the rest

Washington Capitals & Pittsburgh Penguins Line Combinations For Tonight’s Game Source: The Pensblog
Caps and Pens. … Link

Can Ovechkin catch Crosby in best-player race? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Alex Ovechkin needs to recapture his confidence first before taking a run at Sidney Crosby’s crown. … Read more here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (12/1/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo breaks down tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals. … Click here to view video

Video: Penguins Insider: Lovejoy Reads (11/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy visits Washington Elementary to read to the fourth grade class as part of Trib Total Medias Newspapers in Education program. … Click here to view video

Video: Game-Day: Sidney Crosby (12/01/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals. … Watch here

Video: Game-Day: Simon Despres (12/1/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Simon Despres talks to reporters before making his NHL debut against the Washington Capitals. … To see video click here

Video: Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (12/1/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals. … Watch video here

Marek Vs. Wyshynski Radio: Boudreau, Chesnokov, best/worst value (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It’s a Thursday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. … Read more

RINKO: Last Call for December, Congrats to October game winner Source: The Pensblog
The deadline for Rinko's December/January game is tonight. … Continued here

Benstonium: Farwell To Boudreau Source: The Pensblog
Hopefully their next video is a mix of Boudreau and Mighty Ducks clips: … Link

Who are the best ‘bang for the buck’ NHL players? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The annual Forbes.com “Business of Hockey” package was released this week, presenting its usual mix of incredible financial facts (the Leafs, Rangers and Canadiens posted a higher combined profit than the rest of the League combined) and harbingers of doom Continue reading … View post

Morning Pens Buzz: On Despres callup; Pens handling of Letang & more tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Pens Buzz The logic behind the Penguins callup of 2009 1st round pick Simon Despres is not yet known. Despres in his first professional season, has been playing well at the AHL level but not playing dominant hockey by any means. The Penguins sent down Alexandre Picard to make room for Despres who makes … Read the rest here

5 Things Know About the Capitals Source: The Pensblog
Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. Read more for the breakdown… 1. … More here

Hype City Source: The Pensblog
If you want to get hyped up for tonight's game, these videos from CBC & HBO will certainly accomplish that purpose. Actually, if you ever want to get hyped up for anything, watch a video from Hockey Night In Canada or 24/7 … Read more

Penguins’ Despres to make NHL debut tonight Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins officially announced today that defenseman Simon Despres, the team’s 2009 first round draft pick, will make his NHL debut tonight against the Capitals. … Continued here

Penguins Recall Defenseman Simon Despres from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defenseman Simon Despres from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, and re-assigned defenseman Alexandre Picard to WBS, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray… … Visit link

Penguins Report: Game Day at Washington Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens recall Despres; re-assign Picard (10:15 AM). Capitals forward combos (10:32 AM). … See the rest here

Farewell, Movember: The 2011 Ron Swanson NHL All-Star Team (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
On Wednesday, we presented our final Top 10 NHL Movemeber 2011 Mustaches, with Claude Giroux of the Philadelphia Flyers finishing first overall for, in the words of reader Scott, “going from pretty boy to guy with windowless van in 30 Continue reading … Read more

About the Capitals – 12-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Capitals. When and where: 7 p.m … Follow this link

We are all Arron Asham tonight Source: The Pensblog
Russian Machine Stops Working When It's Trying To Get Its Coach Fired and Puck Buddys teamed up to spread some holiday hate for tonight's game. We personally were perfectly content to cut the Caps a little slack for this game given the fact they're in meltdown mode, but judging by the post over there… There’s no game bigger than this, and they know it’s happening in front of their loyal hometown. There’s no need to spur us – the team or the fans – to Unleash the Fury this game.. … Read this article

Civic Arena ornaments in your mouth Source: The Pensblog
Due to overwhelming demand (and “overwhelming” being an understatement), only the first 15,000 ornaments sold will be on Christmas trees in 2011. They sold 11,000 of them in like 5 minutes. [ PENS ] And judging by the above graphic we pulled from the Foundation's site at 8: 10am Thursday, it looks like the 15,000-ornament limit has been surpassed … See the rest here

It’s December Source: The Pensblog
@rollingdux The big story overnight was the Ducks winning some game then firing their coach, Randy Carlyle. Enter none other than Bruce Boudreau . This may be the quickest fired/hired move in the history of the NHL. What, three days? Puck Daddy breaks down why it's a genius move. -USA Today posted their new power rankings. Pens sitting pretty. [ USA Today ] -Forbes determined the value of every NHL franchise. [ Forbes ] -PHT has 10 observations about the list. … See more here

Coaches remaining on the hot seat in NHL Source: Tribune-Review
The clearance season in the NHL hit full blast this week when the Capitals fired Bruce Boudreau and the Hurricanes dismissed Paul Maurice. … Continue reading here

Buffalo goaltender Miller returns to practice Source: Tribune-Review
After practicing for the first time since sustaining a concussion Nov. 12, Ryan Miller, one of eight regulars out of the Buffalo Sabres lineup, didn’t give a definitive timetable for his return. … Read more

Boudreau agrees with firing by Washington Source: Tribune-Review
Bruce Boudreau thinks the Washington Capitals made the “right decision” in firing him and he’s not blaming his newfound unemployment on Alex Ovechkin. … See more here

Caps coach knew Pens’ Crosby was special Source: Tribune-Review
New Washington coach Dale Hunter professed great admiration for Sidney Crosby and knew seven years ago that he would become a great player. … Read more here

Starkey: Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry dead? Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL’s best individual rivalry is on life support because The Amazing Ovechkin executed his greatest trick a little more than a year ago. … Link

Capitals remain patient with star Ovechkin Source: Tribune-Review
When Washington star Alex Ovechkin was hockey’s most dynamic force, entire arenas of fans were compelled to watch his every move, but those days are fading. … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 12-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Penguins are expected to recall defenseman Simon Despres (above) from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and demote defenseman Alexandre Picard . … See the article here

Red hot Bruins roll against Toronto Source: Post Gazette
Milan Lucic scored twice and David Krejci added a goal and two assists for the visiting Boston Bruins, who beat the Toronto Maple Leafs, 6-3, for their 12th win in 13 games. … Read this article

A heated rivalry gets hotter Source: Post Gazette
It seems safe to assume that adding Dale Hunter back into the mix of the Penguins’ rivalry with Washington, which will resume at 7:08 p.m. today at the Verizon Center, isn’t likely to tamp down the emotions that percolate to the surface whenever the Penguins and Capitals meet. … More

Injured Letang, Michalek to miss second game in row Source: Post Gazette
The 4-3 overtime victory Saturday night in Montreal, when the Penguins overcame a 3-1 deficit, was one of their most impressive of the season. … Read more here

Video: Radio Rewind: Kris Letang (12/1/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
In this segment, featured in Penguins Radio 24/7, we hear from Kris Letang following his game winning performance in Montreal. … View video here

Top prospect Simon Despres to make NHL debut vs Capitals Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Top prospect Simon Despres, the Penguins 2009 first round pick will make his NHL debut tomorrow night vs the Washington Capitals. Despres was informed this evening that he is coming up for tomorrow night’s game and the transaction will be made official with the NHL in the morning … More

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 5, Flyers 1 – 11-30-11 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 titl … … Read this article

Video: Pens Insider: Pens on a Train (11/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins travel on a train from New York to Washington D.C. … Video here

Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Arron Asham, Ben Lovejoy, Dan Bylsma, Kris Letang, Marc Andre Fleury, Sidney Crosby, Simon Despres, Tyler Kennedy, Winter Classic, Zbynek Michalek
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PensHead Daily Links 10-21-2011

Friday, October 21st, 2011

Pens Tidbits: Dealing with recurring soreness, Pens likely won’t but should sit Malkin from game action until next weekend Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Recurring soreness for Malkin Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin who has missed four straight games and six this season, returned to practice today. Malkin is dealing with recurring knee soreness on his surgically repaired knee. … See the article here

Polamalu fined $10,000 for using cell phone Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Common sense did not prevail. … Follow this link

Baby Penguins Banter: WBS Penguins News and Notes: Oct. 21, 2011 Source: Bleacher Report
Tonight, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins kick off a four-game road trip, their first extended journey of the season. They will start off in Springfield for a rematch of last Friday’s game with the Falcons, then travel to Hershey and play the Bears on Saturday night. … Read more

Puck Headlines: Byfuglien pleads; study defends hockey fights’ ‘safety’ (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. From Rich Hammond of LA Kings Insider, for the big divisional Continue reading … View post

Gif’s To Get You Through Friday Source: The Pensblog
Take a break from serious debating and come watch some gifs . Especially what possibly could be an iconic Geno Malkin Gif. … Read this article

Video: Scouting Report: New Jersey (10/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo takes a look at what’s ahead for the Penguins as they take on the New Jersey Devils on Saturday. … View video

Ben looks to scratch Arizona off his list of teams he’s never defeated in regular season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
In his career, QB Ben Roethlisberger has defeated 29 of 31 possible NFL teams he could face in the regular season. … More

Consol Burning; Some Angry Emails Source: The Pensblog
There is no good way to approach this. But there is something wrong in Consol , and it is growing. … Read more here

Geno the dancing machine-o – 10-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
This has gone viral the past few days. Evgeni Malkin dancing at some Russian wedding over the summer: IeCJEKuiJ04 We’ll just go ahead and assume this is the reason Malkin has had knee issues as of late. … Read the rest here

Video: Off-Day: Matt Cooke (10/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Cooke talks to reporters after today’s practice. … Watch video here

Video: Off-Day: Brooks Orpik (10/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to reporters following today’s morning practice. … Watch here

Video: Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (10/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following today’s morning practice. … Watch here

Video: Off-Day: Paul Martin (10/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin talks to reporters after today’s practice. … See video here

Malkin back at practice on wing Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin who has missed the past four games and six overall this season, was back on the ice this morning participating in today’s practice. Malkin skated well but didn’t have a great jump in his step and playedon wing with Sidney Crosby and Richard Park. … Follow this link

The early-season mess of the Montreal Canadiens (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There’s a newly created Facebook page titled “FIRE Jacques Martin.” It features the Canadiens coach dressed as a McDonald’s employee, above the declaration “time for a new coach of the Montreal Canadiens!!!!!” (The five exclamation points means they really mean Continue reading … See the rest here

Penguins Report: 10/21/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Midnight Crew makes magic happen (10:45 AM). Pens deliver pizzas pro bono (11:00 AM) … Read more here

Fan Guide vs. New Jersey Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will battle the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, October 22 at CONSOL Energy Center. Here are some tips for fans who plan to attend the game: Doors will open at 5:30 pm for the 7:00 pm start The Pengu… … Read the rest here

RECAP: The Show Goes On. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
Rule #193 about watching a Penguins season: Always enjoy a win over the Montreal Canadie0ns . … Read more here

Video: Pens Insider: Locker Room Set-Up (10/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV tags along with the Equipment Staff and Trainers of the Penguins to see how they set up the locker room while on the road. … See video here

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Right on the Marc: Fleury stops Canadiens, 3-1 Source: Post Gazette
Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 27 shots Thursday night and, yeah, he wishes it could have been 28. Would have been nice to get the 20th shutout of his career and the first against the team based an hour or so from his hometown. … Read the rest here

Sidney Crosby or Alex Ovechkin: Who Is the No. 1 Player in the NHL? Source: Bleacher Report
When Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin burst onto the scene in the fall of 2005, the NHL was coming off a lockout that some believed would kill the sport. … See the rest here

Penguins, Neal are not talking extension yet Source: Tribune-Review
James Neal has scored a lot of goals early this NHL season, but Penguins general manager Ray Shero said he feels no rush to begin talks about a contract extension. … Read more

Orpik, Penguins get physical in win over Habs Source: Tribune-Review
The defenseman’s physical mentality reverberated throughout the Pens, as the squad remained in first place in the Atlantic. … See the article here

Thursday’s Three Stars: Quick to 100, Ovechkin breaks out (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings Jonathan Quick recorded his 100th win in style, making 28 saves to shut out the Phoenix Coyotes en route to a2-0 Kings win … Go here to read the rest

Empty Netter Assists – 10-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . Welcome back Dustin Jeffrey and Brooks Orpik (above). -The Montreal Gazette’s recap . … Follow this link

New twist to injury tale: Two Penguins players return Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins injury news continued to mount, but this time there was something rare: two players returned. Defenseman Brooks Orpik and forward Dustin Jeffrey played in their first game — preseason or regular season — when the Penguins beat Montreal, 3-1, Thursday night at Consol Energy Center. … See more here

Ovechkin, Capitals reach 6-0 Source: Post Gazette
Alex Ovechkin scored two goals and the Washington Capitals used a three-goal third period to beat the Philadelphia Flyers, 5-2, Thursday night at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Ovechkin, a two-time league MVP, was off to a slow start with only one goal in the first five games. … Visit link

Video: Pens Vault: Crosby’s 1st Season (10/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears takes a look back at Sidney Crosby’s first season with the Penguins in this edition of the Penguins Vault. … Watch video here

Sloppy Habs lose fourth straight (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hal Gill’s 1,000th National Hockey League game didnt have the result the Montreal Canadiens defenceman wanted. … More

Pens Push: Neal on my prediction, Asham on his Mario Moment, and Bylsma on his leaders. Source: Chipped Ice
Some quick hits after the Penguins 3-1 victory over Montreal at Consol Energy Center on Thursday night: = RW James Neals response to my telling him that I predicted him to score 17 goals this season: Thats brutal. Ive never scored less than 20. I attempted to fall on the sword, admit the error of my ways, … See the article here

Fleury Leads Total Team Effort Source: penguins.nhl.com
One minute, 36 seconds. That’s all the time that separated Penguins netminder Marc-Andre Fleury from the ending that every goalie covets – a shutout … Continued here

Pens send Canadiens to 4th straight loss, 3-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Take your time Sidney Crosby. At the rate James Neal is going, there’s no need to hurry back. … Link

Endgame: Penguins 3, Canadiens 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins send Canadiens to 4th straight loss, 3-1 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Take your time Sidney Crosby. … Follow this link

Special Delivery Source: penguins.nhl.com
It may have seemed like an Occupy Wall Street-type of movement was happening along Fifth Avenue today, but it was actually something much bigger – the first American Eagle Student Rush of the season. The Penguins made available over … … Read this article

Post-Game Observations: Pens dictate the pace in 3-1 win over Habs Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 3 – Montreal 1 PIT Goal Scorers: James Neal (7), Joe Vitale (1), Arron Asham (1) MTL Goal Scorers: Brian Gionta (7) Goaltending Matchup: PIT Marc Andre Fleury (27 saves on 28 shots) | MTL Carey Price (29 saves on 32 shots) Three Stars 1. Marc Andre Fleury – 27 Saves, 11th career win … The rest is here

Montreal Canadiens lose fourth straight after 3-1 defeat in Pittsburgh (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Canadiens dropped a 3-1 decision to the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Consol Energy Centre Thursday. It was the fourth consecutive loss for the Canadiens, who dropped to a 1-4-1. … See more here

Staal 61.0% on draws in last five games Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
One needed area of improvement for Jordan Staal this season? In the faceoff circle … Visit link

TPB POSTGAME SHOW – Pens/Habs- @10:00 Source: The Pensblog
Listen here: Postgame show Pens vs Habs – October 20 10/20 by TPBradio | Blog Talk Radio ( that link should work on any smartphone ) The number to call in is: (877) 486-3458 … More here

Penguins control game defeat Canadiens, 3-1 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins were in control most of the game in a 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Follow this link

Pens Win 3-1. Dismantle Montreal Source: The Pensblog
Really rewarding win against the Habs . MAF was brilliant, and he deserved a shutout. … Read this article

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THIRD PERIOD: Eat A Dick, Pens lead 2-0 Source: The Pensblog
The second period was why we hate the Habs . – Brian Gionta ran Fleury – P.K … Go here to read the rest

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SECOND PERIOD: Neal On PCP, Pens lead 1-0 Source: The Pensblog
James Neal is out of his mind. Pens lead 1-0. … View post

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@pghpenguins: Hal Gill gets a round of applause for his 1000th NHL game milestone. – http://twitpic.com/73ag1o

FIRST PERIOD: Habs vs Pens, Jeffrey back in too. Source: The Pensblog
The USS Gill and friends in town. Dustin Jeffrey and Candy are back. Let's roll. … Excerpt from

Pens-Canadiens In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
0:00: Horn sounds. Pens come away with a 3-1 victory over conference rival Montreal!!! 1:55: Gionta rips a slapper from the point that Darche re-directs past Flower, ending his shutout bid. Pens 3, Habs 1 3:05: Montreal back to full stre… … Continue reading here

Video: Asham Bats One Home Source: penguins.nhl.com
Arron Asham knocks a rebound out of mid-air to score against Montreal. … To see video click here

Video: Cole Can’t Convert Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury makes a great stop on a bang-bang play between Lars Eller and Erik Cole. … View video

Video: Darche Denied Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury shuts down a shorthanded breakaway bid by Mathieu Darche. … See this video

Video: CONSOL Energy Center Enhancements (10/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV Beth Vietmeier showcases some of the enhancements done over the summer at the CONSOL Energy Center. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Arron Asham (10/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Arron Asham talks to reporters following the Penguins 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens … To see video click here

Video: American Eagle Student Rush (10/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV covers several Pittsburgh Penguins delivering pizza to fans waiting in the American Eagle Student Rush line. … View video

Video: Post-Game: Dustin Jeffrey (10/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dustin Jeffrey talks to reporters following tonight’s win over Montreal. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (10/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to reporters following the Penguins 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens. … See this video

Video: Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (10/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following the Penguins 3-1 victory over Montreal. … View video here

Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Arron Asham, Ben Roethlisberger, Brooks Orpik, Consol Energy Center, Dan Bylsma, Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, Jordan Staal, Marc Andre Fleury, Matt Cooke, Paul Martin, Ray Shero, Sidney Crosby, Steve Mears, usbzoso
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PensHead Daily Links 10-14-2011

Friday, October 14th, 2011

Penguins star Crosby cleared for contact (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. … Continue reading here

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Bruins, Canucks deal with Stanley Cup hangover (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Last year’s finalists have endured a tough start to the new season, but is it Stanley’s revenge or the fact that everyone else is gunning for them? … See more here

Fan Guide vs. Buffalo Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will face off against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, October 15 at CONSOL Energy Center! Here are some tips for fans who plan to attend the game: Doors will open at 5:30 pm for the 7:00 pm start … … Excerpt from

Concussion latest injury to sideline DiPietro (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
A shot to the mask of New York Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro in practice earlier in the week resulted in a concussion for the oft-injured player, the team announced Friday. DiPietro underwent tests Thursday after teammate Brian Rolston’s shot in practice Wednesday hit… … Read the rest here

Puck Headlines: Richards in Philly; Asham apologizes to Beagle (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. Now you can own “actual game-used melted ice from the 2010-2011 Continue reading … Read the rest here

Asham apologizes to Beagle through Knuble, rips Ovechkin – 10-14-10 Source: Empty Netters
KoBXfD2oHRg It’s been an interesting 24 hours for Arron Asham. After knocking out Washington’s Jay Beagle and celebrating with a “sleep” gesture, Asham expressed regret : “That was uncalled for, but you try to get the crowd into it. It was kind of classless on my part. … The rest is here

Local Police Officers to Collect
For Fallen Officer Derek Kotecki’s Family
Before Penguins’ Game Saturday Source: penguins.nhl.com
Local police officers will hold a collection to benefit the family of fallen officer Derek Kotecki before the Penguins’ game against Buffalo Saturday at 7 p.m. at CONSOL Energy Center. Officer Kotecki, an 18-year police veteran, was kille… … View post

Little Penguins Learn to Play Hockey Back for 2011-12 Season Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Reebok are proud to offer the Little Penguins Learn to Play Hockey Program again for the 2011-12 hockey season. 1,000 sets of head to toe hockey equipment will be provided for children ages 4 … … Read more

Video: Scouting Report: Buffalo (10/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo gives us a look into what to expect at tomorrow night’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. … View video

The five dumbest tweets about the Asham fight, Asham’s new quote Source: The Pensblog
Stealing this quote from C-Blogger @mrmcgibblets : “Last time I saw a Beagle get beat that badly, Sarah Mclachlan was singing in the background.” The Twitter police are out in full force today in reaction to the Asham fight. We look at the five dumbest tweets. First up, some old guy on TSN : Yes, pardon you while you change your adult underwear … View post

Brooks Laich: NHL players feel ‘babysat’ by concussion protocol (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
When the NHL’s concussion protocol has come under fire, it’s typically because some see it as too lenient or ineffective; as Cam Cole wrote last season, “it isn’t foolproof because no two brains are alike, and no two brain injuries, Continue reading … The rest is here

Empty Netter Assists – 10-14-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” That was uncalled for, but you try to get the crowd into it. It was kind of classless on my part. I wish I could take that back, but it’s just to get fired up. … More

Video: Pens Insider: Love For Lokomotiv (10/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals come together to raise money for the families of those affected by the Lokomotiv plane crash in Russia. … View video here

Video: Off-Day: James Neal (10/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to reporters after today’s practice. … To see video click here

Video: Coach’s Corner (10/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following today’s practice. … Watch video here

Video: Off-Day: Sidney Crosby (10/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to reporters following today’s practice. … See video here

Video: Off-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (10/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to reporters following today’s practice. … See video here

Video: American Red Cross Blood Drive Source: penguins.nhl.com
Join the Penguins and the American Red Cross and give blood on Sunday, October 23rd at Consol Energy Center from 8am to 3pm. … See video here

Penguins Report: 10/14/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens practice: No Malkin (11:14 AM). Orpik skate before practice (11:27 AM) … View post

Kevin Zielmanski Source: penguins.nhl.com
By Mark Boyle One thing Kevin Zielmanski always wanted to achieve was a state championship. After coming close year after year, Zielmanski’s team was not quite able to cross the finish line. That is, until this past season when the coach … … Continue reading here

RECAP: Go To Sleep. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
Our friend Zoe at Puck Huffers brought this up about the game: the game felt just like every other Tomas Vokoun /Penguins game. Didn't even feel like a Caps/Pens game. Pens outshot the Caps, 41-19. 41 to 19. Games like that happen in the NHL. There's no reason to get bent out of shape about losing this game. It's the fifth game of the season. No one should start getting irrational till at least the 20-game mark. Plus, the Caps looked horrrrrrrrrible . Like, really bad. Their two goals in regulation came on a bizarre play by Mike Knuble and a lucky deflection. The Caps generated no offense at all. But it was the Tomas Vokoun Show. He made 39 saves while being peppered all night. Wonder what the Caps players will think when they see the tape of the laziest goaltending of all time on Neal's game-tying goal late in the third. … See the article here

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Lemieux dropped puck for ceremonial faceoff Source: Tribune-Review
Mario Lemieux dropped the puck for the ceremonial opening faceoff between Penguins center Evgeni Malkin and Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin before the game last night at Consol Energy Center. … More here

Pens extend Kunitz Source: Tribune-Review
Chris Kunitz might get his wish: He just might finish his career with the Penguins. … Read more

Capitals escape ugly game with victory Source: Tribune-Review
The Pens and Caps began their game by honoring victims of the plane crash that wiped out a hockey team. Later, they were throwing haymakers. … Follow this link

Capitals angered by antics of Flyers’ Asham (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Go ahead and circle Dec. 1 on those pocket schedules. That’s when the Washington Capitals next face the Pittsburgh Penguins and Arron Asham … More

Oilers’ winless skid in St. Paul extended to 17 games (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
After Thursdays morning skate, somebody jokingly suggested the Edmonton Oilers would carry goalie Nikolai Khabibulin around the Xcel Energy Center in celebration if they found a way to end their nearly five-year winless run here against the Minnesota Wild. … The rest is here

Thursday’s Three Stars: Tavares powers Isles; Howard’s shutout (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: John Tavares, New York Islanders The Islanders star had points on his team’s first four goals in a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. His first goal was swatted in by Bolts defenseman Victor Hedman. … The rest is here

In Case You Haven’t Watched Jay Beagle Get Punched In Face Enough Times Source: The Pensblog
AGH gif after the jump because it is big. Yikes … Read more here

Watch Pittsburgh Penguins Forward Arron Asham Knock out and Taunt Jay Beagle Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals may be the best game to watch in the National Hockey League depending on who you talk to. We have seen Alexander Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin, but Arron Asham vs. … Continued here

Washington’s comfort level grows with 8th win in row here Source: Post Gazette
It’s not like the rivalry needed this. There wasn’t much danger of the Penguins and Washington Capitals getting together anytime soon to just hang out, sip a few brews and watch some football. Good luck finding a mongoose who has as much disdain for his neighborhood cobra as these clubs have for each other. … Link

Crosby gets OK to take on contact Source: Post Gazette
Perhaps Sidney Crosby’s biggest short-term concern will be finding a samaritan to rattle his teeth, and a time for that to happen. “I might have to do something to get them to hit me,” Crosby, smiling broadly, said Thursday of his Penguins teammates … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Asham apologizes for knockout punch (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh Penguins forward Arron Asham wanted to fire up his teammates when he dropped the gloves with Washington’s Jay Beagle in the third period on Thursday. … Read more

Wideman scores in OT as Capitals top Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. … Excerpt from

Arron Asham Fight: Bleeding Hearts Make Something out of Nothing Source: Bleacher Report
There was nothing wrong with the fight between Pittsburgh’s Arron Asham and Washington’s Jay Beagle Thursday night. To agree upon this, we have to agree upon a few key factors: 1 … More here

Wideman nets OT winner as Capitals top Penguins (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals still own the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the regular season, at least. … See the article here

Penguins Notebook: Kunitz receives 2-year contract extension Source: Post Gazette
Left winger Chris Kunitz could have waited until next summer to test the free-agent market, maybe earn himself a raise. Instead, he signed a two-year extension with the Penguins after negotiations that lasted only about two weeks. “We like it here,” Kunitz said Thursday. … Continue reading here

Malkin, Ovechkin team up for Russian cause Source: Post Gazette
There was a time when the Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin and Washington’s Alex Ovechkin were bitter rivals on and off the ice. These Russian hockey stars reconciled at the 2009 NHL All-Star Game, and Thursday night they found a common, heartfelt cause. … Follow this link

NHL Roundup: Hedberg steps in to save the Devils Source: Post Gazette
Ilya Kovalchuk and Zach Parise scored shootout goals and the New Jersey Devils won their second game in a row, beating the Los Angeles Kings, 2-1. Johan Hedberg, who replaced an injured Martin Brodeur at the start of the second period, made easy stops on Simon Gagne and Anze Kopitar on the Kings’ shootout chances to send Los Angeles to its second consecutive loss. … Read this article

NHL Notebook: Younger Boogaard pleads guilty to brother’s death Source: Post Gazette
The brother of former NHL strongman Derek Boogaard pleaded guilty Thursday in Minneapolis to a gross misdemeanor in his brother’s overdose death, admitting to what his attorney called “an error of judgment” in destroying evidence in the case. Aaron Boogaard reached a plea deal in Hennepin County that lets him walk free with a stayed six-month sentence, plus probation and community service. … See the rest here

Arron Asham: Fight taunt was ‘classless move on my part’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
On Thursday night, Arron Asham of the Pittsburgh Penguins had the most memorable KO of the young NHL season in a fight with Jay Beagle of the Washington Capitals, as he punched the Caps forward twice in the face to Continue reading … Visit link

Asham’s Gesture May Have Been A CM Punk Tribute Source: The Pensblog
Got this photoshop from the boys at Days Of Y'Orr. Could it be that Asham's gesture was a CM Punk tribute? Some evidence next.. … Continue reading here

Malkin has first multi-point game since December 20, 2010 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Evgeni Malkin returned to the lineup Thursday night vs the Washington Capitals, collecting 2 assists and energizing a Penguins team that dominated the Capitals for stretches. … Read more here

Post-Game Reactions: Pens dominant in several stretches but fall to Caps in OT Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Washington 3 – Pittsburgh 2 PIT Goal Scorers: James Neal (2) WAS Goal Scorers: Mike Knuble, Alexander Ovechkin, Dennis Wideman Goaltending Matchup: PIT – Brent Johnson (16 saves on 19 shots) | WAS – Tomas Vokoun (39 saves on 41 shots) Three Stars 1. … See the rest here

Arron Asham Knockout Shows Pittsburgh Penguins Are Not to Be Pushed Around Source: Bleacher Report
Jay Beagle might think twice about touching Kris Letang as long as Arron Asham is Letang’s teammate. The action occurred roughly six minutes into a game between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 13, 2011 … Follow this link

5 Takeaways from Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins Game Source: Bleacher Report
In a rematch of last year’s Winter Classic and the 2009 Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Penguins and Capitals were at it again. The Pens played the better game and controlled possession for most of the match. … Continued here

Players and Wives Show "Love for Lokomotiv" Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin played like a man possessed on Thursday, coming out flying from the drop of the puck and sustaining that pace for the game’s entirety. … Read more here

Endgame: Capitals 3, Penguins 2 (OT) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins fall to rival Capitals, 3-2 in overtime Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins got center Evgeni Malkin back but fell, 3-2, in overtime against the Washington Capitals tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Read this article

TPB POSTGAME SHOW — @10:00 Source: The Pensblog
Postgame show Pens vs Caps 10/13 by TPBradio | Blog Talk Radio Taking calls till they stop: The number is: (877) 486-3458 … See the rest here

Pens lose 3-2 in OT Source: The Pensblog
James Neal scored twice, including one late to tie it up. But Dennis Wideman of all people won the game in OT. Apparently Asham said after the game that the taunt was classless and uncalled for; he was caught up in the moment. waaahhhh … Follow this link

OT In Consol: 2-2 Source: The Pensblog
One of the better games in a long time. OT city … Continue reading here

Fight Video: Arron Asham bloodies Jay Beagle, who pulls out tooth (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
This is Arron Asham’s HockeyFights.com profile page. … View post

Arron Asham Puts Jay Beagle To Sleep Source: The Pensblog
The Penguins haven't had a fight all season. That all changed quickly. Asham and Beagle danced early in the third period. Beagle did not fair well. … Read more

THIRD PERIOD: Knuble…1-1 Source: The Pensblog
Big time pace to this one, although things did slow down towards the end of the period. Mike Knuble scored his 205, 000th goal against the Pens. … Continue reading here

Sidney Crosby cleared for full contact (The StarPhoenix) Source: Yahoo Sports
The black helmet was a giveaway. … Link

SECOND PERIOD: Malkin and Neal 1-0 Pens Source: The Pensblog
Malkin was everywhere in the first period. It looks like Malkin and Neal have developed some big time chemistry. Caps could not have played worse period, so look out, they may actually show up now … The rest is here

FIRST PERIOD: Pens vs Caps – Malkin Is In Source: The Pensblog
Reports are Malkin is playing. … Continued here

Pens-Caps In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
2:12: Wideman burries a shot for a power-play goal and the Caps get a 3-2 win in this game. Caps 3, Pens 2 … Follow this link

Video: Lokomotiv Ceremonial Puck Drop Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mario Lemieux drops the puck for Evgeni Malkin and Alex Ovechkin in a ceremony for the KHL’s Lokomotiv hockey team. … Video here

Video: The Real Neal Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal ties the game late in the third with his 2nd of the nighta and 4th of the year. … Watch video here

Video: Whip It Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin carries the puck into zone to help set up Steve Sullivan’s one-timer pass to James Neal for the 1-0 lead. … Watch video here

Video: Tonight’s Matchup, 10/13 vs. Capitals Source: penguins.nhl.com
A rivalry is renewed October 13, as the Penguins face the Capitals for the first time in the 2011-12 campaign. … See video here

Video: Post-game: Zbynek Michalek (10/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to reports after Thursday night’s game against the Washington Capitals. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Dan Bylsma (10/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Thursday night’s game against the Washington Capitals. … See video here

Video: Post-Game: James Neal (10/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media following Thursday night’s game against the Washington Capitals. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Brent Johnson (10/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brent Johnson talks to reporters following Thursday night’s game against the Washington Capitals. … View video

Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Arron Asham, Brent Johnson, Chris Kunitz, Consol Energy Center, Dan Bylsma, Evgeni Malkin, Ilya Kovalchuk, James Neal, John Tavares, Kris Letang, Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, usbzoso, Winter Classic, Zbynek Michalek
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Geno – “From Pure Heart” Charity Game Pics

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

Some pics of Geno playing in the “From Pure Heart” charity game in Russia. Notice the pic of him signing some girls chest and how happy she is, probably highlight of her life.

Also some pics of Geno visiting some elementary school in Saint Petersburg, Russia for the “Learning Day” … first day of school on Sept 1st. There is a video from the event here too: http://www.tv100.ru/news/ilya-kovalchuk-i-evgeniy-malkin-vse-taki-v-peterburge-45105/

Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Evgeni Malkin, Ilya Kovalchuk
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PensHead Daily Links 06-21-2011

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

NHL Notebook: Thrashers sale approved, Jagr headed back to NHL? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The sale of the Atlanta Thrashers was unanimously approved by the NHL board of governors Tuesday, allowing the team to move to Winnipeg, Manitoba. True North Sports and Entertainment purchased the team in May for about $170 million, then said it would move to Winnipeg, a city that… … View post

@pghpenguins: #Pens coach Bylsma addresses the media Tue at the #NHLAwards – http://twitpic.com/5ex6bj

Jagr eyes return, perhaps with Wings or Pens (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
DETROIT – Jaromir Jagr is ready make an NHL comeback. … Read this article

Jagr eyes return to NHL perhaps with Wings or Pens (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jaromir Jagr is ready make an NHL comeback. “Quite a few teams are in the picture, but I've been talking to Detroit and Pittsburgh the last couple of days,” Petr Svoboda, Jagr's agent, said Tuesday in an interview with The Associated Press … Go here to read the rest

Latest on Pens pursuit of Jagr & other tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Latest buzz on Pens pursuit of Jagr Here’s a rundown of some of the latest Jagr developments and likely the last update of the day on Jagr: *A decision from Jagr will not happen today, although one could be coming on Wednesday or at least a decision to push forward from Jagr’s camp with their … More

@WBSPenguins: Josh McCorkle and Chris Sipsky with their AHL ticket sales awards. Congratulations guys. – http://twitpic.com/5evxb8

JagrWatch continues; some thoughts to consider. Source: Chipped Ice
Well, not a lot has changed since this morning on the Jaromir Jagr front. To recap the latest from this morning: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_743173.html I have no intention of getting into any debate as to whether Jagr is or isnt a good fit for the Penguins, especially any discussions based of his behavior from 10 years ago. … Read the rest here

2011 NHL Free Agency: 7 Natural Leaders Who Can Help Deliver a Cup Source: Bleacher Report
Championship NHL teams possess skilled scorers, dependable goaltenders and complimentary role players. Lacking any one of those three elements, no team can shortcut its way to a Stanley Cup title. … Link

Penguins’ Crosby Tops NHL Jersey Sales for Sixth Consecutive Season Source: penguins.nhl.com
In Jim Carrey’s newest movie Mr. Popper’s Penguins, he proudly wears the jersey of Penguins captain Sidney Crosby in a scene where he plays hockey in his living room … Read more

NHL Draft 2011: Power Ranking the Pittsburgh Penguins Best Picks from 1991-2010 Source: Bleacher Report
The NHL Draft will take place June 24th and 25th in Minnesota .Much of the emphasisfor the current day Pittsburgh Penguins will beto (hopefully) upgrade the system’s depth on the wings. Over the past 20 years, the Penguins have seen some great players skate for them. … See the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Teams of the Early ’90s: Where Are They Now? Source: Bleacher Report
The Steelers of the 1970s are such an integral part of the Pittsburgh lexicon that those of us born after 1979 often felt deprived growing up. There was a sense that Pittsburgh’s days of sports glory had peaked and all that was left were the collective memories of a time we hadn’t lived through. Maybe that sounds a little dramatic, but even as a kid I was keenly aware of the disappointment that comes with showing up at a party just after the guest of honor leaves. The 1980s were particularly hard on the Pittsburgh region. After a decade of absolute dominance, the Steelers and the Pirates were both in sharp decline and the Penguins were an afterthought. The recession hit the region hard and residents were forced to watch the slow death of the industry that had literally defined them. To an entire generation of Burghers, the Penguins of the early 1990s were the Steelers of the ’70s. It was the first time we could create memories that would help get us through the tough years ahead as the city we love struggled to reinvent itself. It was a brief return to sports glory and proof that the Steel City’s best days weren’t behind it. If you have the smug desire to say “If you think he’s good…you shoulda seen Kevin Stevens in his prime” every time the Penguins call up a young winger and then instantly think to yourself “I wonder what he’s doing now”—this list is for you. Begin Slideshow … More here

Video: PensTV Exclusive: Mike Yeo Source: penguins.nhl.com
Katie O’Malley catches up with former Pens Asst. … View video here

@pghpenguins: #Pens coach Bylsma featured on a column at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas – http://twitpic.com/5euf1w

No qualifying offer to Tyler Kennedy yet Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
A lot of updates today and here’s another one on Tyler Kennedy: The Penguins have made a qualifying offer to Dustin Jeffrey ($550K, 2-way) this week as I just reported a bit ago, but as of 2:00 p.m. this afternoon, the team has yet to make one to Tyler Kennedy, a source confirms to Inside … Visit link

Penguins’ Crosby tops 2010-11 jersey sales (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Despite missing half of the 2010-11 season with a concussion, Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby led the NHL in jersey sales during the regular-season. The league superstar has topped the jersey sales since '05-06, his rookie year. … More

Penguins make $550,000 qualifying offer to Dustin Jeffrey Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have made a qualifying offer to Dustin Jeffrey, retaining his rights, sources indicate. Jeffrey is a pending restricted free agent. … See more here

Crosby earns top jersey sales for 2010-2011 season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Sidney Crosby missed the entire second half of the 2010-2011 season but that didn’t slow Crosby’s jersey sales. Via Darren Rovell of CNBC, Crosby earned the top spot in jersey sales for the 2010-2011 season. Alexander Ovechkin was No … See the rest here

Initial Dialogue underway between Pens, Max Talbot Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Term to dictate Talbot’s return? … See the rest here

Afternoon Links: Tribune-Review, KDKA articles on Jagr Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
A few Jagr links for this afternoon: 1. Tribune-Review: Rob Rossi of the Tribune-Review has some great quotes from Jagr’s agent Peter Svoboda and an interesting tidbit from the story is that former Penguin Robert Lang is involved in the process. … Link

Penguins Top All-Time Draft Picks By Round Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mark Recchi was taken by the Penguins in the 4th round of the 1988 NHL Draft. … View post

Pittsburgh Penguins: Jaromir Jagr Looking for a Homecoming This Season Source: Bleacher Report
For years it has been rumored. For years it has been wanted. … More

Czech up – 06-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
This is a list we like to recycle every time the Penguins are connected to a Czech player. (Plus, it’s something quick and easy to post as we write our NHL award previews for tomorrow). … Continue reading here

Penguins Report: Vegas Baby, Vegas Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:38 AM (PACIFIC TIME): Checked in at the Palms. The first two songs played in the lobby: Weezer “Beverly Hills” and Nirvana “Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle.” The Palms is officially the best hotel EVER … The rest is here

No sense of urgency or deadline in place between Pens, Tyler Kennedy Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Tyler Kennedy’s situation will be among the intriguing situations to watch this weekend for the Penguins at the NHL Entry Draft. Sources indicate the team will not have a deal in place for Kennedy by the start of Friday’s draft, which will surely fuel trade speculation. As of today, the team is not shopping Kennedy’s … More

Jagr’s agent: ‘Pittsburgh is in the loop’ Source: Tribune-Review
The agent for free agent right wing Jaromir Jagr said this morning there is a “really, really good chance” Jagr will play this season in the NHL. … Read more

The Best of the First Round, From No. 1 to No. 30 Source: penguins.nhl.com
If you’re a hockey fan, undoubtedly you have felt at one time or another that you could do a better job drafting than an NHL general manager. But drafting is an inexact science — for every late-round gem (Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk), there’s a high pick who didn’t turn out to be the star the team that picked him thought he would be (Patrick Stefan, Greg Joly). … Read this article

Jagr’s NHL return on track; Pens, Wings, mystery team in mix (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
If his agent is to be believed, 39-year-old Jaromir Jagr wants to play in the NHL and there's a “really, really good chance” it'll happen for the 2011-12 season. The latest on the return of Mario Jr., via Pierre LeBrun … Continue reading → … Read more here

Jagr’s agent expects to learn later today whether Pens intend to push forward on deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Jaromir Jagr’s agent Peter Svoboda believes that the Penguins interest in Jagr is genuine and Svoboda expects to learn later today from GM Ray Shero whether the Penguins intend to push forward on a possible deal. The Penguins are doing some serious homework on Jagr in the past 72 hours and Jagr has had discussions … Read this article

Jagr’s agent having talks with Penguins Source: Post Gazette
Jaromir Jagr’s agent spoke with Penguins general manager Ray Shero yesterday about Jagr returning to the Penguins and plans to do so again soon … See the rest here

Agent for Jagr says he has decided on a return to the NHL Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
It appears the KHL is officially out the window for Jaromir Jagr but with Jagr you just never know for sure.. Jagr’s agent Peter Svoboda tells ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun that Jagr will return to the NHL. … Continue reading here

Penguins Head Coach Dan Bylsma is a Finalist for the "NHL’s Most Outstanding Coach" Award at the NHL Awards Show on Wednesday Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins encourage fans to tune in to the 2011 NHL Awards Show, which will be nationally televised this Wednesday, June 22 at 7 p.m. on VERSUS, as head coach Dan Bylsma has a chance to become the first head coach in franchise history to win the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s most outstanding coach. Bylsma is a first-time candidate for the Jack Adams Award after leading the Penguins to the second-most number of points (106) and wins (49, tied) in franchise history despite his team suffering 350 man-games lost due to injury – including a combined 119 from the team’s top-three offensive threats in Sidney Crosby (41 games missed), Evgeni Malkin (39) and Jordan Staal (39). … See more here

Tuesdays With Stoosh: 6/21 Source: The Pensblog
Given that most of it ranged from the sublime to the ridiculous, it’s probably fitting that the final chapter of this 2010-11 NHL season was punctuated with this: Can’t wait until they turn that into a Fathead. … Follow this link

JAGR WATCH: Day 2 Source: The Pensblog
We're hangin' by a moment with Rob Rossi on Twitter until Double J signs on the dotted line. According to sources, Double J's family needs cash to keep their hockey team alive. … Read more

Jagr contacts Penguins about return (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jaromir Jagr is keeping his new agent, former player Petr Svoboda, busy. The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports… … Read this article

Sources: Jagr wants to play for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Jaromir Jagr has approached the Penguins about resuming his hockey career with his original NHL franchise, multiple sources confirmed to the Tribune-Review on Monday. … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 06-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -OMG JAGR!!!!1!!!!!!1!!! (PG+) -” My ultimate goal is still to play in the NHL so this was an extremely difficult decision for me. … Continued here

Pens courting Jagr as a decision is expected by Wednesday Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Three years later, will the Pittsburgh Penguins end up beating out the Detroit Red Wings for a star right winger? … The rest is here

2011 NHL Draft: The Atlantic Division’s Ideal Draft Selections Source: Bleacher Report
The Atlantic is one of the NHL ‘s most fiercely contested divisions. … Read the rest here

NHL Draft: Local prospect sizing up his status Source: Post Gazette
Vincent Trocheck could have done a lot worse. For a guy who sees himself as a solid two-way center in the NHL someday, picking Peter Forsberg as a role model really isn’t a bad idea … Follow this link

Preseason to open with 3 at Consol Source: Post Gazette
A lot about the Penguins’ 2011 preseason schedule is familiar. For the second year in a row, there is a home-and-home with Chicago and Detroit. And a familiar face, former assistant Mike Yeo, will be back at Consol Energy Center for the third home game. … Link

NHL Draft: This prospect facing no small task Source: Post Gazette
Rocco Grimaldi just doesn’t seem to get it. He doesn’t realize that a guy who is just 5 feet 6, 163 pounds can’t possibly expect to play in today’s NHL. Or that a player with strong religious convictions can’t hope to fit in with teammates who have more earthly interests. … Link

NHL Notebook: Lidstrom will return to Detroit Source: Post Gazette
Nicklas Lidstrom proved to himself he is still one of the NHL’s best defenseman this past season and that is good news for Detroit fans. Lidstrom, 41, will return for a 20th season with the Red Wings. “Coming off this season helped me to make this decision,” Lidstrom said after agreeing to a one-year deal worth $6.2 million, same as last year. … Go here to read the rest

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Tags: Alexander Ovechkin, Consol Energy Center, Dan Bylsma, Evgeni Malkin, Jaromir Jagr, Jordan Staal, Katie O'Malley, Mike Yeo, Ray Shero, Sidney Crosby, Tyler Kennedy
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PensHead Daily Links 02-22-2011

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Will the Philadelphia Flyers achieve their Stanley Cup goal? (Associated Content) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins' 2008-09 path to Stanley Cup victory was paved by losing to the Detroit Red Wings in the 2007-08 finals. … Link

Penguins’ 2 additions grounded by snowstorm (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins have to wait another day before their reinforcements arrive. … See more here

O’Really? Source: The Pensblog
Empty Netters saw this. … See the rest here

Penguins’ 2 new additions grounded by snowstorm (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have to wait another day before their reinforcements arrive. Forward James Neal and defenseman Matt Niskanen missed practice Tuesday, a day after being acquired in a trade with Dallas … More here

Twenty Years Later – Devils 5, Penguins 2 – 02-22-11 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. We will look back on games on a particular date … … See the rest here

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Video: Off-Day: Coach Bylsma (2/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following this morning’s practice. … View video here

Martin, Kunitz won’t play vs Sharks; Pens have 4 players sidelined with concussions Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
NEAL TO PLAY WITH STAAL AND KENNEDY James Neal was not able to practice with Pittsburgh today but head coach Dan Bylsma said Neal will skate on a line with Jordan Staal and Tyler Kennedy. LETESTU, JEFFREY TO PRACTICE FULLY ON WEDNESDAY — Forwards Dustin Jeffrey and Mark Letestu continue to progress very well from … The rest is here

New Sabres owner keeping Ruff, opening wallet (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
BUFFALO, N.Y. – New Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula says Lindy Ruff will stay on as coach and promises general manager Darcy Regier a blank cheque for a winning team. … Continued here

Listen To Puck Daddy Radio for Razor Reaugh on Stars/Pens trade (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It's a Tuesday edition of Puck Daddy Radio, and we're chatting about the following and much more: •… … Continue reading here

@pghpenguins: #Pens Staal & his hair at Pittsburgh's Tuesday practice at CONSOL Energy Center – http://twitpic.com/42msrn

The Morning Skate: 2/22 Source: The Pensblog
2 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

Fallout from the Penguins – Stars trade Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITTSBURGH — The Penguins have taken the ice for today’s practice at the Consol Energy Center. No James Neal or Matt Niskanen as both players had their flights to Pittsburgh delayed. Both were expected to be on the ice this afternoon but the weather has halted those plans … See the rest here

Penguins Re-Assign Craig, Strait Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Ryan Craig and defenseman Brian Strait to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Craig has appeared in s… … View post

Penguins demote Craig, Strait – 02-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins demoted forward Ryan Craig (above) and defenseman Brian Strait to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. Craig has appeared in six NHL games this season. He failed to record a point and was a minus-3. … Read more here

Video: Off-Day: Jordan Staal (2/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters following this morning’s practice. … Watch video here

Video: Off-Day: Zbynek Michalek (2/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to reporters following this morning’s practice. … View video

Video: Off-Day: Pascal Dupuis (2/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to reporters following this morning’s practice. … Video here

Another deadline-period update (key names: Kovalev, Stillman). Source: Chipped Ice
OK, so coverage of Mondays trade was pretty extensive, but in case you missed any of it here are the links: = Trade story, with comments from GM Ray Shero, coach Dan Bylsma, Ds Alex Goligoski and Matt Niskanen: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_723971.html = My big-picture analysis on what this deal means: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_724062.html = Goligoski speaking on his way out: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_724017.html By … See more here

@pghpenguins: Max Talbot at a team signing session before the #Pens' 12 p.m. – http://twitpic.com/42lzsn

Penguins Report: 2/22/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:35 AM: Before practice today, the Pens held a signing session. Throughout the year, certain days are designated for the players and coaches to autograph items that will be donated to charities … See the rest here

Report: Fractured thumb for Capitals’ Backstrom (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Translated reports from foreign-language sources can be choppy waters at times, but usually not when the news is… … Read this article

Trade Reaction Part Two: Welcoming James Neal and Matt Niskanen Source: The Pensblog
All our life, we wanted a player's name on the Pens to sound like he is a stagecoach robber from the Wild Wild West. Enter James Neal. Part One of the trade reaction: A Farewell to Goligoski. The first reaction to the Neal acquisition from everyone imaginable: Finally! A Winger For Siiiiid! At 6'3″, 203 pounds, he's a bad son of a bitch; a power forward. … Follow this link

Capitals close gap on Penguins and take season series Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post Penguins-Capitals Tidbits — Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals (32-19-10, 74 pts) continued their dominance against the Pittsburgh Penguins (36-20-5, 77 pts), winning their 7th straight road game against Pittsburgh with a 1-0 victory on Monday night at the Consol Energy Center. Ovechkin’s power play goal at 16:38 of the second period was the … More

RECAP: Whiteout. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
We can talk about it until we are blue in the sac. The Pens got another great team effort from an undermanned team. … See the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . … Link

Trade Reaction Part One: A Farewell To Alex Goligoski Source: The Pensblog
Part One of our take on the Goligoski/Neal-Niskanen trade. GoGo, Goose, Goalagainstski … Go here to read the rest

Video: Post-Game: Coach Bylsma (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to the media following tonight’s game. … Click here to view video

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On the Goligoski Trade: Shero gave Penguin fans what they wanted, once again Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
By Tim Benz You gotta hand it to Ray Shero Penguin fans. He makes the trades you want him to make. In 2007 you asked for a veteran power forward and a fighter. … Excerpt from

Ovechkin, Neuvirth lead Capitals to beat Penguins (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Alex Ovechkin blasted such a hard shot into the top corner of the net that Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau couldn't see the puck go in even after watching the replay. … Continued here

Strait helps out on defense following trade Source: Tribune-Review
With Alex Goligoski traded to Dallas and Paul Martin banged up, the Penguins looked to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for help. … Visit link

Neal deal a move for future Source: Tribune-Review
After spending time with Penguins general manager Ray Shero a few weeks ago, an NHL agent predicted a busy trade-deadline period wouldn’t pass without Shero making a move. … Go here to read the rest

Goligoski says goodbye to Pittsburgh Source: Tribune-Review
Former Penguins defenseman Alex Goligoski, traded to Dallas on Tuesday afternoon, joked that he knew rooting for his beloved Green Bay Packers in the Super Bowl “would come back to haunt me.” … View post

Ovechkin beats Penguins with power play goal Source: Tribune-Review
During the past two months, the Penguins and Capitals have talked trash on HBO, played in a football stadium and exchanged barbs. … Read this article

Pittsburgh Penguins Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury: From Goat to Team MVP Source: Bleacher Report
Turnaround stories and sports go hand and hand. … More here

NHL Roundup: A look at Monday’s games (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Washington Capitals continued their dominance over the injury-riddled Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. … See more here

Goligoski shipped in ‘hockey trade’ Source: Post Gazette
This time of year in the NHL, there are rental agreements, and then there are what Penguins general manager Ray Shero repeatedly called “hockey trades.” Shero crafted one of the latter Monday, acquiring power forward James Neal and versatile defenseman Matt Niskanen from Dallas for defenseman Alex Goligoski. … See more here

Penguins’ talent no match for Ovechkin, Capitals Source: Post Gazette
This was not about working hard or throwing pucks at the net or manufacturing chances. It was not an issue of effort, or a willingness to sweat and sacrifice. … Continued here

Penguins Notebook: Kunitz skates in full gear, could return soon Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins are getting immediate help at forward after trading for winger James Neal, but help from within might not be far off. … Follow this link

NHL Roundup: Islanders surprise Panthers Source: Post Gazette
The odds are stacked against New York Islanders getting into the Eastern Conference playoff race, but under interim coach Jack Capuano, they are trying to salvage a season that showed little hope of providing anything positive not long ago. … See the article here

Ovechkin, Neuvirth lift Caps over Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Alex Ovechkin blasted such a hard shot into the top corner of the net that Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau couldn't see the puck go in even after watching the replay. … See the article here

Monday’s Three Stars: Moulson tricks Florida; Neuvirth blanks Pens (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Matt Moulson, New York Islanders Two day after beating his brother-in-law Jonathan Quick for two… … The rest is here

Ray Shero > NHL 11 Source: The Pensblog
Let's end the night on a good note. … Excerpt from

Aftermath: Capitals 1, Penguins 0 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Alex Goligoski to the Dallas Stars For Two Players Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager Ray Shero has struck again, and this time he didn’t wait until the trade deadline.Despite the fact that the Penguins are without Evgeni Malkin for the rest of the season and without Sidney Crosby out indefinitely with a concussion, Shero was bound to try to improve his team short-term should Crosby return for a playoff run. Despite all the injuries and distractions that the Penguins are facing they remain fourth in the Eastern Conference, and are just a few wins behind the Philadelphia Flyers in the Atlantic Divison. On Monday, Shero and pulled a the trigger in a very good trade with the Dallas Stars. The Penguins traded25-year-old defenseman Alex Goligoskto Dallas for LW James Neal, 23, and D Matt Niskanen, 24. This trade works out for both teams … Go here to read the rest

Pens lose 1-0 Source: The Pensblog
CONSOL was on the verge of exploding if the red light came on, but it never did. … Visit link

With just over $3 million in cap space, Pens still looking to add Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Adding scoring help remains a priority Penguins GM Ray Shero made his first splash of the season this afternoon, acquiring James Neal and Matt Niskanen from the Dallas Stars in exchange for defenseman Alex Goligoski. With the trade deadline seven days away, the Penguins are likely not done and are expected to remain active in … The rest is here

THIRD PERIOD: Pens/Caps, 1-0 Caps Source: The Pensblog
Well played game. Pens had some good chances. A.O … See the article here

SECOND PERIOD: Caps/Pens scoreless Source: The Pensblog
Great first period. As good as the Pens could play without putting one home. … Continue reading here

Mario Lemieux: Criticism of Pittsburgh Penguins Owner Unsubstantiated Source: Bleacher Report
By now, most everyone has read a myriad of opinions, blogs, message boards and news stories on Mario Lemieux’s statement regarding the aftermath of an ugly, incident-filled mauling of his Pittsburgh Penguins at the hands of the New York Islanders. Garnering even more attention has been the backlash by fans, players and media members concerning Lemieux’s statement. If by some chance you missed it, click here … Follow this link

Pens acquire Neal for Goligoski in deal with Stars (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
With or without an injury-riddled lineup, the opportunity to acquire young power forward James Neal in a trade with the Dallas Stars was too good to pass up for Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero. Praising Neal's potential, and the fact that he has a year left on his contract, Shero elected to make the trade on Monday in exchange for offensive defenseman Alex Goligoski. … The rest is here

Pens GM Shero’s Transcript Following Neal, Niskanen Acquisitions Source: penguins.nhl.com
Below is Penguins general manager Ray Shero’s transcript following the team’s acquisitions of James Neal and Matt Niskanen from the Dallas Stars. … Read more here

Pens Support "Hockey for Huggies" Wednesday to Help Moms and Babies in Need Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins are teaming up with the National Hockey League and Huggies in the “Hockey for Huggies” program to help moms and babies in need – and they’ll get a big assist from Giant Eagle and Kimberly Clark Wedne… … See more here

Pens GM Shero: This is the Hockey Trade We’ve Been Looking For Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share With the NHL’s trade deadline just one week away, the Penguins pulled the trigger on a move Monday afternoon that helped bolster the team’s depth at winger and added a skilled defenseman in a de… … Excerpt from

Capitals at Penguins – 02-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME l1wZ05sD6yw Greetings from a snowy, snowy, snowy Pittsburgh. … Read more here

Video: Trade Update: Ray Shero (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Executive Vice President and General Manager Ray Shero comments on the recent acquisition of James Neal and Matt Niskanen and trade of Alex Goligoski. … Video here

Video: Penguins vs Capitals (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins vs Capitals feature shown in game on February 21, 2011 … See this video

Video: Fleury Denies Ovechkin Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alex Ovechkin kicks into high gear for the breakaway but Marc-Andre Fleury comes up with a big stop. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Max Talbot (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot talks to the media following tonight’s game. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Mike Rupp (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Rupp talks to the media following tonight’s game. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Zbynek Michalek (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media following tonight’s game. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Jordan Staal (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media following tonight’s game. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media following tonight’s game. … View video here

Tags: Alex Goligoski, Alexander Ovechkin, Consol Energy Center, Dan Bylsma, Evgeni Malkin, Jordan Staal, Mario Lemieux, Mark Letestu, Mike Rupp, Pascal Dupuis, Paul Martin, Ray Shero, Sidney Crosby, Tyler Kennedy, usbzoso, Zbynek Michalek
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PensHead Daily Links 01-25-2011

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Havlat, Yandle added to NHL All-Star roster (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Martin Havlat of the Minnesota Wild and defenseman Keith Yandle of the Phoenix Coyotes are heading to the NHL All-Star game as injury replacements. … See more here

New Vegas odds favor Canucks, Penguins to win Stanley Cup (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
At the start of the 2010-11 season, we brought you the Bodog.com odds for the Stanley Cup, the conference… … Link

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Gameday 50 – Islanders Source: The Pensblog
7:00 pm CONSOL Energy Center TV: Fox Sports Pittsburgh (click that to add to the list) Atdhe.net Sportzkrieg J ustin.tv Veetle Myp2p Yahoo sports Know your enemy : Islanders Hockey Blog What they are saying about the Islanders : The New York Islanders fell to the New Jersey Devils in a Martin Luther King Jr day matinee at the Nassau Coliseum. While poor officiating did not help the Islanders case, a slow start and poor play did them in … The rest is here

Islanders, Nabokov situation getting ugly Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The New York Islanders this afternoon suspended goaltender Evgeni Nabokov who has refused to report to the team after being claimed by the Islanders. Nabokov signed a one year contract with the Detroit Red Wings last week but first had to clear waivers to join the Red Wings. The Islanders who own the third … Go here to read the rest

Islanders at Penguins – 01-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME l1wZ05sD6yw -Greetings from a gloomy and doomy day (in terms of weather at least) in: -Its in the mid to high 30s. Kind of drizzly. … Link

NHLPA beefs up staff with four new hires (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – The National Hockey League Players' Association has beefed up its office staff with four new hires, including former Jim Balsillie frontman Richard Rodier. … Excerpt from

What people are saying about Gretzky (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Wayne Gretzky celebrates his 50th birthday on Wednesday. Here is an assortment of quotes from around the hockey world on the life and times of The Great One: … Read this article

Video: YMCA Autograph Session (1/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Members of the Penguins met their fans at Dicks’s Sporting Goods, to sign memorabilia and raise money for the Y.M.C.A. … Watch video here

Video: Game-Day: Coach Bylsma (1/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … To see video click here

Video: Game-Day: Kris Letang (1/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … Watch video here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Ep 14 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears & Katie O’Malley host. … See video here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Ep 13 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears & Katie O’Malley host. … To see video click here

Malkin, Enstrom latest All-Star Weekend scratches, Wild’s Havlat in (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Cross another two names off the NHL All-Star Game Fantasy Draft board: Forward Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh… … Read this article

Tuesdays With Stoosh: 1.25 Source: The Pensblog
NBC kicked off its regular 2011 weekend coverage of the NHL this past Sunday with a Blackhawks-Flyers game. … Go here to read the rest

Bourne Blog: When it comes to intimidation, it’s hitters over fighters (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In this current era of the professional hockey, it's far more intimidating to play a guy who can hit than… … See the rest here

Penguins forward Malkin to miss all-star game (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The NHL all-star game has lost another Pittsburgh Penguins star. … Continued here

Pechurskiy’s Back Source: The Pensblog
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have signed goaltender Alex Pechurskiy to a professional tryout contract today. Earlier, we thought the Killeen demotion was a good sign for Brad Thiessen but we were wrong. John Curry will replace Thiessen in the AHL All-Star Game … Follow this link

Malkin to miss All-Star Game Source: Post Gazette
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma announced today that, as expected, forward Evgeni Malkin will miss the NHL All-Star Game this weekend in Raleigh, N.C. … Go here to read the rest

Offensive lineman Dan Jordan earns Football Gazette’s All-American honors Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITTSBURG, Kan. (Jan. 24) – For the second-straight season, California University of Pennsylvania senior offensive lineman Dan Jordan (Tionesta, Pa./Redbank Valley) earned Don Hansens Football Gazette Third-Team All-America honors, announced the organization on Monday. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Game-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (1/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … Video here

Video: Game-Day: Jordan Staal (1/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … Watch video here

Video: Game-Day: Zbynek Michalek (1/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … Watch here

Penguins coach Bylsma: Malkin officially out of All-Star Game Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins have officially ruled star center Evgeni Malkin out of Sunday’s NHL All-Star Game, a move that has been expected for days. Coach Dan Bylsma announced that Malkin will miss tonight’s game against the New York Islanders and Sunday’s game in Raleigh. … The rest is here

Post-Morning Skate: Cooke to play tonight; Malkin won’t attend All-Star Game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Morning Skate Notes *Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will miss his 3rd straight game tonight and no real surprise here as head coach Dan Bylsma just announced in his media session that Malkin will not attend the All-Star game this weekend. Malkin who voted in by the fans, will get an extra week off … See the article here

NHL on pace to set all-time revenue record Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
From a financial standpoint, the National Hockey League says it hasn’t been better. The league expects a 5th straight year of revenue growth and revenues will be up 4-5% to almost $2.9 billion, according to Darren Rovell of CNBC. … More here

Game 50: Morning Skate Updates: Cooke not participating in skate Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
New York Islanders (15-25-7-37pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (30-15-4-64pts) PITTSBURGH — The Penguins final game before the All-Star break will be their third straight without star forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Crosby will miss his 9th straight due to a concussion and Malkin will be held out for one more game due to a … Read this article

Penguins Sign Goaltender Alexander Pechurskiy to PTO Source: penguins.nhl.com
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have signed goaltender Alexander Pechurskiy (peh-CHUR-skee) to a professional tryout contract, it was announced on Tuesday. Pechurskiy, 20, appeared in 21 games with the Mississippi R… … More

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. NY Islanders Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kunitz and Letang skating, Cooke and Malkin not skating. … See more here

2010-11 Pens & Pins Charity Bowling Shirt Auction Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins Wives Association hosted their third annual Pens & Pins Charity Bowling Tournament for the benefit of Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater PA & Southern WV and once again, it was a huge success! ; Not only did the participants have a great time bowling with their 2010-11 Penguins team, but through their support, they also helped raise money to fulfill wishes of Make-A-Wish children in our local area. ; ; The tournament featured Penguins players serving as celebrity team captains for each competing bowling team. … Continued here

About the Islanders – 01-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Islanders. When and where: 7 p.m., Consol Energy Center. … See the article here

PENSBLOG GUARDIAN PROJECT: Mr. Pwned Source: The Pensblog
Upon taking a look at the NHL's Guardian Project , it's come to our attention that some of the characters didn't exactly embody their respective franchises. So, with the help of Stephen S … Visit link

PENSBLOG GUARDIAN PROJECT: The Incredible Bulk Source: The Pensblog
Upon taking a look at the NHL's Guardian Project , it's come to our attention that some of the characters didn't exactly embody their respective franchises. So, with the help of Stephen S. … Link

Empty Netter Assists – 01-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -It doesn’t sound like Sidney Crosby is going to be coming back any time soon . -Mike Rupp and Maxime Talbot were at Heinz Field Sunday … See the article here

Sidney Crosby speaks out again Source: Tribune-Review
Center Sidney Crosby spoke publicly Monday for the third time since he was concussed Jan. … View post

Pens’ Goligoski backs the Pack Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Alex Goligoski is a big ol’ Cheesehead, and if that turns Pittsburghers against him over the next two weeks, so be it. … Excerpt from

Consistent obstacles may strengthen Pens Source: Tribune-Review
The six previous Pens squads with which Brooks Orpik broke training camp lacked something that has existed with this version. … Read more here

NHL Roundup: Sutter drives Carolina Source: Post Gazette
The Carolina Hurricanes have long since gotten over being wowed by rookie Jeff Skinner. Monday night, the 18-year-old scored his 18th goal of the season, the game-winner in Carolina’s 6-4 victory against the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs. He says he was fortunate the puck came to him. … Excerpt from

Crosby progressing slowly; return not set Source: Post Gazette
The symptoms are easing, Sidney Crosby said. They are not as frequent. Not as severe … Visit link

Penguins Notebook: All-Star break arrives at good time for players Source: Post Gazette
Some will catch the first plane they can to an island where the wind-chill factor is hovering near 85. Others will head to their hometowns, while a few plan to just hang around this area. But while the Penguins’ plans vary for the all-star break that begins Wednesday, their reaction to having time off seems to be universal: They like it. … Excerpt from

Alexander Ovechkin Dives, And It Is Embarrassing Source: The Pensblog
Big thanks to @kayla67 on twitter for this. The following .GIF will be inserted anytime a Washington Capitals fan calls Crosby a diver. Here is the link to the .GIF … Follow this link

@pghpenguins: #Pens signing autographs for fans at the YMCA Junior Penguins fundraiser: – http://twitpic.com/3t6303

YMCA Junior Penguins Fundraiser a Win-Win Situation For Players and Fans Source: penguins.nhl.com
Monday evening was a win-win situation for Penguins players and fans alike. Nine players – Pascal Dupuis, Tyler Kennedy, Eric Godard, Arron Asham, Mike Comrie, Ben Lovejoy, Alex Goligoski, Mark Letestu and Chris Conner – signed autographs at three one-hour sessions to raise money for the YMCA Junior Penguins program presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods and Trib Total Media. Wristbands were presold for each session, which all took place at Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Mall in Robinson … See more here

Marc Savard diagnosed with another concussion; now what? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Boston Bruins issued a short, to-the-point statement tonight on what many had already assumed: That a hit to… … Read more

Penguins vs. Islanders Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
Author: Michelle Crechiolo … Continued here

Tags: Alex Goligoski, Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Pechurski, Arron Asham, Ben Lovejoy, Brad Thiessen, Brooks Orpik, Chris Conner, Consol Energy Center, Dan Bylsma, Eric Godard, Evgeni Malkin, John Curry, Jordan Staal, Katie O'Malley, Kris Letang, Mark Letestu, Maxime Talbot, Mike Comrie, Mike Rupp, Pascal Dupuis, Sidney Crosby, Steve Mears, Tyler Kennedy, usbzoso, Wayne Gretzky, Zbynek Michalek
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PensHead Daily Links 12-13-2010

Monday, December 13th, 2010

The Wait is Almost Over for Pens Fans Source: penguins.nhl.com
The wait for the premiere episode of HBO Sports “24/7 Pens-Caps: Road to the Winter Classic” all-access series is almost over for Penguins fans. The first episode debuts Wednesday, Dec … Continue reading here

Devils’ 13-year playoff run in serious jeopardy (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
For the past 16-plus seasons, playing hockey has been fun for New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur. It was a sport he loved to play … View post

Pittsburgh Penguins Are On Fire: But a Question Needs to Be Answered Source: Bleacher Report
The Penguins are red hot on fire—winners of 12 in a row and looking pretty dominate in doing so. Sidney Crosby is stating his case as the best player in the NHL … Read more

Much Is At Stake In "The Battle of Pennsylvania" Source: penguins.nhl.com
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The Penguins will have a lot on the line Tuesday night at Wells Fargo Center when they battle cross-state rival Philadelphia. Pittsburgh is riding a 12-game winning streak and 15-game unbeaten stretch (14-0-1), while center Sidney Crosby (18-game scoring streak) and goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (11-game winning streak) bring personal streaks into the game. … Continue reading here

2011 NHL Winter Classic: Which Pens Are “Allowed Out” on New Year’s Day? Source: Bleacher Report
On my site (www.GuysNation.com), one of my authors wrote an interesting article breaking down the roster scenarios for the upcoming 2011 NHL Winter Classic hockey game between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Here’s his perspective on the Pittsburgh Penguins: For the past three years, the National Hockey League has treated us to a one of a kind game on New Year’s Day. Two NHL teams take over a largeoutdoor venue and play a regular season game, reminiscentof kids playing on a frozen pond. Weather isn’t a factor, as the teams have been known to brave extreme cold and snow. This tradition is known as the Winter Classic. In case you’re unaware, 2011’s rendition of the Winter Classic features what is arguably the biggest rivalry in hockey today. The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals will square offin Pittsburgh at Heinz Field, the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The whole world will have an opportunity to watch the league’s two prominent stars, Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin,showcase their abilities. If it’s anything like their previous meetings,you won’t want to miss it. … Read this article

Puck Headlines: God touched Drew Doughty; Avs’ HIMYM win dance (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in… … See more here

Video: Off-Day: Evgeni Malkin (12/13/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin after this morning’s practice at the Iceoplex at Southpointe. … To see video click here

Fleury named No. 2 star of the week Source: Post Gazette
Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was named the No. 2 star of the week ending Sunday by the NHL. … Continued here