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PensHead Daily Links 06-07-2011

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

Cup finals show NHL still struggling with violence (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer … More here

Pittsburgh Penguins’ GM Ray Shero Makes Video To Support ‘Heads Up Pittsburgh’ Concussion Testing Program For Local Youth Hockey Players Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager Ray Shero has made a video to support the free baseline concussion testing program, “Heads Up Pittsburgh,” offered by UPMC Sports Medicine and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. The first-of-… … Read more

Video: HEADS UP Pittsburgh: Ray Shero Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ray Shero, G.M. of the Pittsburgh Penguins, speaks about his personal experience with concussions and the HEADS UP Pittsburgh program. … See this video

Puck Headlines: NBC wins Olympic rights; assistant coach Brind’Amour (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. We've seen a lot of twins during these playoffs and we … Continue reading → … Continue reading here

Penguins retain assistant coaches Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins today announced that they have signed assistant coaches Tony Granato, Todd Reirden and Gilles Meloche, strength coach Mike Kadar, minor-league coach John Hynes and minor-league assistant Alain Nasreddine to multiyear contract extensions. … See the article here

Penguins sign assistants to multi-year deals Source: Tribune-Review
Assistant coaches Tony Granato, Todd Reirden and Gilles Meloche along with strength and conditioning coach Mike Kadar have signed multi-year contract extensions, Penguins general manager Ray Shero announced Tuesday. … Read this article

Pens News: Assistant coaches Tony Granato, Todd Reirden signed to multi-year deals Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that the team has signed assistant coaches Tony Granato and Todd Reirden to new multi-year contracts. Goaltender coach Gilles Meloche has also received a new deal. … Excerpt from

Penguins Build Stability with Coaching Staff Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share The Penguins organization has grown into one of the strongest franchises in the National Hockey League over the past few years. The team has built a solid foundation of talented players on the ice that has … … Continue reading here

Penguins Coaches Aiming for a New Level Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Ever heard that saying “The future’s so bright, I need shades?” Well, Penguins fans may want to get their sunglasses ready following the news that the organization has signed Pittsburgh… … Read the rest here

Penguins Give Contract Extensions to Assistant Coaches, WBS Coaches Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed assistant coaches Tony Granato, Todd Reirden and Gilles Meloche and strength and conditioning coach Mike Kadar to multi-year contract extensions, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Ma… … Read more here

Fine after forty – 06-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
Bruins forward and former Penguins all-star Mark Recchi (right) entered the Stanley Cup Final on a bit of a scoring funk. Prior to Game 2, he went 11 games without scoring a goal … Visit link

Bruins’ Horton to miss rest of Stanley Cup Source: Tribune-Review
A blind-sided hit by the Canucks’ Aaron Rome will sideline the Bruins’ Nathan Horton for the rest of the Stanley Cup finals. … Excerpt from

Video: Youth Hockey Int: USA Paralympians (6/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Three members of the Team USA Paralympic team talk to PensTV about their hockey career so far. … See video here

TPB REWIND: Penguins Freakout Source: The Pensblog
Originally posted after the loss to the Canadiens in the second game in CONSOL. … See the rest here

NHL discipline in spotlight at Stanley Cup (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
BOSTON – An issue that has dogged the NHL for a couple of years is back in the spotlight on hockey's biggest stage. … See the article here

Bruins climb back into Stanley Cup Finals Source: Tribune-Review
Andrew Ference and David Krejci scored during Boston’s four-goal second period, and the Bruins grabbed Game 3. … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 06-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -According to the team’s Web Site, Penguins goaltending prospect Alexander Pechurskiy (right) has joined Magnitogorsk Metallurg . -The Penguins … Read the rest here

2011 NHL Draft: 5 Guys the Pittsburgh Penguins Should Consider Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins have the 23rd pick in this year’s NHL draft in Minnesota. Their most important need is at the wings. … Visit link

Boston brings home a win Boston right at home, handles Canucks, 8-1 Source: Post Gazette
BOSTON — Shortly after the Boston Bruins lost Nathan Horton to a frightening injury, they found a dazzling offensive rhythm that got them back into the Stanley Cup finals. … Continued here

Penguins vs. Flyers and the Top 10 Most Heated Rivalries in Hockey Source: Bleacher Report
Whether they are geographically based or developed over years of playoff matchups, rivalries are the best part of hockey. As most Penguins fans sit back, relax and enjoy the Stanley Cup Final, let’s take this moment to check out the top 10 most heated rivalries in hockey. This list only includes top 10 rivalries that I’ve grown up with or seen. … Read this article

Ex-players promote education into concussions in hockey (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Whenever Keith Primeau is having a bad day, and the former captain of the Philadelphia Flyers still has several, his head repeatedly drops to his shoulder as if he is suffering from a tic. … Go here to read the rest

Gameday: 2011 Stanley Cup Final – Game Three Source: The Pensblog
8:00PM/ET – TD Garden – Boston, MA Vancouver Leads 2-0 Canucks Blogs: Benched Whale , Canucks Corner Bruins Blogs: Days of Y'Orr , Something's Bruin Since the lockout, the only team to come back from a 2-0 deficit in the Stanley Cup Final and win the Cup is the 2009 Pittsburgh Penguins. Go Hockey. … See the article here

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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
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PensHead Daily Links 10-15-2010

Friday, October 15th, 2010

@pghpenguins: Check out the 2010-11 #Pens team calendar! Now available online, benefiting @PensFoundation: – http://twitpic.com/2xw4ej

New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Live Scores NHL Schedule MSG PLUS(HD) – Sports Newscaster Source: Google News Search
Sports Newscaster New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Live Scores NHL Schedule MSG PLUS(HD) Sports Newscaster The New York Islanders will be facing the Pittsburgh Penguins in one of the games in the NHL on October 15, 2010 at exactly 7:00PM ET at the Consol Energy. … New York Islanders (1-1-1) at Pittsburgh Penguins (1-3-0), 7 pm MiamiHerald.com Penguins ' Early Struggles Won't Last FanHouse Game 4: Islanders vs. … View post

Gameday 5 – Islanders Source: The Pensblog
7:00 PM CONSOL Energy Center Know the Enemy: Islanders Hockey Blog The Pens still haven’t won a game in the House that Mario Built and everyone is getting a little restless. Blue jerseys used to be seen as a curse. Now the CONSOL itself is developing that repution. … Follow this link

Islanders at Penguins – 10-15-10 Source: Empty Netters
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Pitt Hoops: Panthers dealing with high expectations Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
By John Perrotto The Pitt basketball team entered last season without any expectations. … Read the rest here


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Video: Shearer’s Crunches of the Game (10/15/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Shearer’s Foods presents the biggest crunches from around the NHL! Played October 15 against the N.Y. Islanders … See this video

Video: Penguins vs Islanders (10/15/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins vs N.Y. Islanders feature shown in game on Oct 15, 2010 … Click here to view video

Penguins – Caps reality show to air in Canada – Globe and Mail Source: Google News Search
Globe and Mail Penguins – Caps reality show to air in Canada Globe and Mail Hockey fans can get an inside look at the rivalry between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals on HBO Canada in December. .. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins’ Early Struggles Won’t Last – FanHouse Source: Google News Search
SB Nation New York Penguins ' Early Struggles Won't Last FanHouse The Pittsburgh Penguins are 1-3. Entering their match Friday night against the New York Islanders, the Penguins are 0-3 in their brand new (spank-us-in-the) .. … Read more

Penguins To Hold ‘Hockey Fights Cancer’ Awareness Night Monday – NHL.com Source: Google News Search
Penguins To Hold 'Hockey Fights Cancer' Awareness Night Monday NHL.com The Pittsburgh Penguins will hold Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Night Monday, Oct. … Continue reading here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Simplicity, Less Flash Will Remedy Slow Start – Bleacher Report Source: Google News Search
Bleacher Report Pittsburgh Penguins : Simplicity, Less Flash Will Remedy Slow Start Bleacher Report After four games, the Pittsburgh Penguins have no answers to their poor play that has kicked off the start of the 2010-2011 inaugural season of the Consol … … Read more

Pittsburgh Penguins: Simplicity, Less Flash Will Remedy Slow Start Source: Bleacher Report
After four games, the Pittsburgh Penguins have no answers to their poor play that has kicked off the start of the 2010-2011 inaugural season of the Consol Energy Center. Lucky for them, an answer doesn’t need to be found. … Follow this link

Penguins To Hold ‘Hockey Fights Cancer’ Awareness Night Monday Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will hold “Hockey Fights Cancer” Awareness Night Monday, Oct. 18, when the Pens take on the Ottawa Senators at 7 p.m … See the article here

SHOOT! SHOOT! SHOOT! Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
By Mark Madden Alex Goligoski is now the “rover” on the Penguins’ power play. What, hes Alexander Ovechkin all of a sudden? I’m not besmirching Gogo … Read more here

Tangradi talks about improving his play in D-zone & showing more poise Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Locker Room Talking Points Today’s feature of Locker Room Talking Points is with forward Eric Tangradi who I caught up with after the morning skate. Eric told me that he’s feeling pretty good about his game but is anxious about getting that first goal of his career. This weekend could be it as the … Read more here

Video: Game-Day: Mark Letestu (10/15/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mark Letestu before tonight’s game against the Islanders. … Watch video here

Video: Game-Day: Dan Bylsma (10/15/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma before tonight’s game against the Islanders. … To see video click here

Video: Game-Day: Sidney Crosby (10/15/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby before tonight’s game against the Islanders. … View video

Video: Game-Day: Paul Martin (10/15/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin before tonight’s game against the Islanders. … See this video

Video: Game-Day: Kris Letang (10/15/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang before tonight’s game against the Islanders. … View video here

Bylsma: “PK” has a strong factor on who dresses Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Bylsma Tidbits Some notes from Dan Bylsma’s media conference today: *Bylsma said today that if Mike Comrie gets back into the lineup tonight (center 2nd line in morning skate), Comrie needs to improve his game in the puck battle areas at both ends of the ice. He was not happy about his play … See more here

New York Islanders (1-1-1) at Pittsburgh Penguins (1-3-0), 7 pm – MiamiHerald.com Source: Google News Search
NHL.com New York Islanders (1-1-1) at Pittsburgh Penguins (1-3-0), 7 pm MiamiHerald.com By Sports Network The Pittsburgh Penguins will try once again to post their first-ever victory at CONSOL Energy Center when they host the New York Islanders … Islanders- Penguins Preview msnbc.com Game 4: Islanders vs. Penguins Examiner.com Pittsburgh Penguins ' Sparkling New Ice BusinessWeek Offshore Insiders – Washington Observer Reporter – Bet UK Betting all 36 news articles … View post

Letang working with 1st power play unit in 5-on-4 situations Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 3-for-20 on the man advantage through four games this season and tonight will be Kris Letang’s opportunity to work with the 1st power play unit. The first unit set up like this during the morning skate: Alex Goligoski playing in the middle of the ice in that “roamer role” he played in against … Go here to read the rest

Some thoughts before the AM skate, and where to try fish in Pittsburgh. Source: Chipped Ice
The Penguins are about to hit the ice for their AM practice before tonight’s game against the Islanders. Some quick thoughts before things get going: — = C JORDAN STAAL (right foot) and RW ARRON ASHAM(left shoulder) skated with strenght and conditioning coach MIKE KADARfor about 45 minutes. Staal appeared to favor his foot slighly … See the rest here

Penguins GameDay: Comrie back on 2nd line with Malkin Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins meet the New York Islanders Friday night at the CONSOL Energy Center. Pittsburgh has struggled to put together a consistent winning effort this year and will try for the fourth time Friday to get their first home win of the season. They took five wins from the Islanders in 2009-10 … More here

Jeff Reed says Pittsburgh fans are getting on his case – ProFootballTalk Source: Google News Search
Pittsburgh Post Gazette Jeff Reed says Pittsburgh fans are getting on his case ProFootballTalk When he attended a Pittsburgh Penguins game this week, fans approached him to talk about the four he missed. “I caught some heat,” Reed said. … … See more here

9:55 a.m. – Orpik doing some light skating before morning skate Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Defenseman Brooks Orpik (groin) is testing his injured groin about 40 minutes before the Penguins are due to hit the ice around 10:30 a.m. for their morning skate … Read more here

FSN MISTAKES: Montreal Source: The Pensblog
We’ve decided to take matters into our own hands. We complain about FSN enough, we need to start pointing out their mistakes. We have to do thisbecause it is clear they don’t have anyone to do it for them. … Link

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Islanders Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens’ lines at 10:35 AM entry… 10:52 AM: Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik skated a little (without gear) before the team’s morning skate. 10:51 AM: Evgeni Malkin shooting from one knee 10:47 AM: The Penguins worked on their power play … Excerpt from

LINK CITY: Bad ice and Marc Savard Source: The Pensblog
Linkus contra mundum. … View post

Toronto Maple Leafs Win 3 In A Row – E Canada Now Source: Google News Search
CBC.ca Toronto Maple Leafs Win 3 In A Row E Canada Now Clarke MacArthur scored two goals to help the Maple Leafs to have the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Wednesday. Francois Beauchemin and Colton Orr scored the … … Go here to read the rest

About the Islanders – 10-15-10 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Islanders. When and where: 7 p.m., Consol Energy Center … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 10-15-10 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Marc-Andre Fleury must be familiar with Westmoreland County Sheetz restrooms because Steelers kicker Jeff Reed (right) claims he knows how the Penguins’ goaltender feels . -The Tri-City Americans of the WHL traded Penguins goaltending prospect Alexander Pechurskiy … Excerpt from

Penguins’ Michalek will miss two to four weeks Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek will miss two to four weeks with what coach Dan Bylsma called an “upper-body” injury. … Continue reading here

Max Talbot’s visit lifts cancer patients Source: Tribune-Review
Now that his mother is in remission, Max Talbot finds it a little easier to talk about the breast cancer battle that overwhelmed his family four years ago. … Continue reading here

Engelland fighting for survival Source: Tribune-Review
Some were surprised when defenseman Deryk Engelland leveled Toronto enforcer Colton Orr with a mighty right hand. … Read more here

Flames’ Brodie means no disrespect towards Lemieux by wearing No. 66 Source: Post Gazette
Before this season, only five players in NHL history have worn No. … Read this article

On the Steelers: Reed understands Fleury’s pain Source: Post Gazette
The loud clang carried throughout the arena, followed by groans from the home fans. Marc-Andre Fleury allowed another goal go in off the post. … See the rest here

Penguins Notebook: Bylsma dealing with more injuries Source: Post Gazette
Coach Dan Bylsma was able to paint a clearer picture Thursday of several players who are dealing with injuries. Defenseman Zbynek Michalek appears to have the worst problem. … Read this article

Islanders-Penguins Preview – msnbc.com Source: Google News Search
Boston Globe Islanders- Penguins Preview msnbc.com AP Sports The Pittsburgh Penguins are getting anxious about when they'll pick up their first win in their new arena. … New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Live Streaming Bet UK Betting Islanders vs Penguins NHL Betting Offshore Insiders Day off for Isles, tomorrow vs … Visit link

Penguins still confident despite home losses Source: Post Gazette
With much of the team intact from a past couple of seasons that included a Stanley Cup championship in 2009, the Penguins would seem to be a club that has learned how to weather rough patches such as their 1-3 start this season, including 0-3 at new Consol Energy Center. … More here

Competition at the forward position to keep a roster spot is heating up Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
For some Penguins forwards, earning a roster spot out of camp was just the first step and the real battle to keep a full-time spot is now under-way as Jordan Staal (foot) and Arron Asham (shoulder) are slowly working their way back to full health. Asham is progressing from a shoulder injury and is … See the rest here

Should Dan Bylsma Be At Fault for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Struggles? – Bleacher Report Source: Google News Search
NHL.com Should Dan Bylsma Be At Fault for the Pittsburgh Penguins ' Struggles? Bleacher Report The Penguins have only played four games in the 2010-2011 season, and there's plenty of time for them to straighten things out … Follow this link

Should Dan Bylsma Be At Fault for the Pittsburgh Penguins Struggles? Source: Bleacher Report
I know, I know. The Penguins have only played four games in the 2010-2011 season, and there’s plenty of time for them to straighten things out. But that doesn’t mean I will ignore the problems the team is having. … More here

Pens play at 6:00 on Saturday Source: The Pensblog
The Phillies play Game One of the NLCS on Saturday night at 8:00. … See the rest here

Malkin not putting in the extra “on-ice work” to improve his abilities on breakaways Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Thursday’s Observations *It’s hard to come up with an elite talent at the level of Evgeni Malkin who struggles on breakaways to the point Malkin has over the past couple years. After failing to score on a penalty shot against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night, it doesn’t appear Malkin’s struggles on breakaways will be going … See the article here

Penguins vs Islanders Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
Author: Jason Seidling … See the article here

Alternate Jersey Schedule Source: The Pensblog
This schedule is from the Pens website. … Follow this link

LISTEN UP! Source: The Pensblog
HEYYYYY PENNSBLOG REAAAAADERS. LISSSSSSSTTTEN UPPPPPPP Your next sexual encounterrrrr will be brought to you by GetGoooooooooo. Get in. … Go here to read the rest

Toronto Parade Planners and Pittsburgh Bridge Jumpers: A Conversation. – Bleacher Report Source: Google News Search
Bleacher Report Toronto Parade Planners and Pittsburgh Bridge Jumpers: A Conversation. … More here

Toronto Maple Leaf Parade Planners and Pittsburgh Penguin Bridge Jumpers Source: Bleacher Report
So sitting around my local watering hole today, I just happen to overhear the following conversation between two hockey fans. One, beaming with a Wendel Clark jersey, is obviously a Leafs fan. The other, looking sullen and oozing of melancholy, was a Pittsburgh Penguins fan. … The rest is here

Penguins-Devils Game Review – USA Today Source: Google News Search
Globe and Mail Penguins -Devils Game Review USA Today Newark, NJ (Sports Network) – Brent Johnson stopped 30 shots as the Pittsburgh Penguins took a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. … Should the NHL punish Devils for 15-skater team, violation of CBA? … Follow this link

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Foley’s Pub New Website …

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

In about 2 hours Pens are will drop the puck vs Canucks … Alex will be backing up John Curry … this is perfect opportunity for Geno come show up and break it down for his home town boy how its really done here in NHL.

Alexander Pechurski (sitting) fields questions from reporters w/ Ruslan Fedotenko translating

While thats happening i’d like to take take my time and do some business here …

First things first if you dont know what Foley’s Pub is and the way it relates to Pittsburgh Penguins well then … i am sorry ya’ll. But the good thing is that recently i helped make a new website for Foley’s Pub where you can checkout Video Gallery section how Pens fans kick it New York style: http://foleysny.com Even the Pensblog says its good, what else do you want? You all should check it out and help me with some feedback.

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More Russians!

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

I’ve been saying it for years, and I’ll say it again, you just cannot have enough Russian in your everyday life.  People without the pleasure of some Russian influence just have no idea what they are missing out on.

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