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PensHead Daily Links 12-09-2011

Friday, December 9th, 2011

Bennett Sidelined After Successful Wrist Surgery Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins 2010 first-round pick Beau Bennett is sidelined indefinitely after having successful surgery Thursday to repair a ruptured tendon in his wrist. Bennett, a sophomore with the University of Denver, originally injured his wrist during pr… … See the rest here

Puck Headlines: Shanahan visits Flyers; Maple Leafs sale fallout (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. Remember Leahy’s The 7 on Thursday, with the All-Star campaign videos? Continue reading … Read more

Guerin Enjoys Mentoring Role Source: penguins.nhl.com
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — With all the injuries the Penguins have sustained this season, head coach Dan Bylsma is looking around in search of people to fill those holes. … See the rest here

Video: Scouting Report: NY Islanders (12/9/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins continue their two game East Coast series on Long Island. Michelle Crechiolo gives us the details on what to expect from the Islanders. … Watch here

Bortuzzo now 3rd Pens defensemen to be concussed in under 2 weeks Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Rookie defenseman Robert Bortuzzo, the Penguins 3rd round pick in 2007, is the latest Penguin to suffer a common injury for the team; A concussion. … Continue reading here

The Pittsburgh Penguins Present "In The Room." Source: The Pensblog
This is pretty cool. It's a 24/ 7ish show from PensTV online called ” In The Room .” It's producted by Leo McCafferty who has done work with NFL Films in the past. There will be 10 episodes in total … Follow this link

Jump times – 12-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
Ever since the Penguins saw defensemen Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek go down with head injuries Nov. 26 in Montreal, they’ve had to rely on a trio of players who began the season in the AHL to replace them in the form Alexandre Picard, Simon Despres and Robert Bortuzzo. … More

Sidney Crosby Returns: 10 Reasons the Pittsburgh Penguins Can Win Stanley Cup Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins have managed to find remarkable success without him, but now, with star center Sidney Crosby back in action, the Pens are better than ever. Without Sid the Kid and Evgeni Malkin for a good portion of last year’s season, the Penguins were still able to accumulate their second-highest point total in franchise history. With Crosby in the lineup this season, the Pens are 5-2-1, and Sid has 12 points in those eight games … View post

Video: Off-Day: Chris Kunitz (12/9/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris talks to the media after practice in Long Island, NY. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Bill Guerin (12/9/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Penguin Bill Guerin talks to the media after practice in Long Island, NY. … Watch here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (12/9/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after practice in Long Island, NY. … View video here

Benstonium: "Penguin Strangers" Source: The Pensblog
This is awesome. A parody of ” Perfect Strangers ,” starring Crosby and Malkin . … The rest is here

RECAP: Vom. PENS LOSE Source: The Pensblog
Uhhhh . Let's see. Without their captain, and two top defenseman the Pens lost 3-2 while playing like piss in the first 30 minutes of the game … Read more

Penguins Report: 12/9/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
6 Pens missing from practice (11:20 AM). 11:55 AM: It’s Friday, it’s Friday. So it’s time to open the Pens Vault … Read the rest here

Zac Rinaldo had infinite cheap shots last night Source: The Pensblog
Everyone is all jammed up about Malkin's swing and miss on Claude Giroux . But how dirty is Zac Rinaldo … See the rest here

Video: Claude Giroux’s ninja reflexes dodge Malkin headshot (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Claude Giroux has had a revelatory season for the Philadelphia Flyers. His 37 points lead the NHL, and have him right in the thick of the Hart Trophy conversation. People all over hockey are buzzing about him being elevated to Continue reading … Go here to read the rest

Video: IN THE ROOM: Episode 1, Part 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
In the debut episode of Pens TV’s new all-access series, In The Room, part 1 (of 3) examines the rigors of training camp & Joe Vitale’s rise from obscurity. … View video here


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Injuries strike Penguins lineup again Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins claim they aren’t cursed. Maybe it only feels that way. … More

Crosby wary of returning too soon Source: Tribune-Review
Sounding fearful of enduring another long layoff, Sidney Crosby on Thursday said he wanted to “err on the side of caution” before returning to game action after he experienced a post-practice headache this week. … See the rest here

Pens powerless in defeat Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins’ troubles with the two-man advantage are well known, but what transpired Thursday night might be a new low. … See more here

Thursday’s Three Stars: Theodore owns Boston; OT thrillers (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
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Penguins caught napping, fall, 3-2, to Flyers Source: Post Gazette
Dan Bylsma shrugged and said that no, he just couldn’t explain it. That’s understandable … See more here

Devils rally for shootout win Source: Post Gazette
Rookie Adam Henrique scored on a backhander in the fourth round of the shootout to give the host New Jersey Devils a 5-4 victory against the Ottawa Senators. Zach Parise and Patrik Elias also scored in the shootout for the Devils, who trailed 3-0 with about 5 minutes left in the second period before scoring four unanswered goals. … Visit link

One specific hit did not cause Crosby’s headache Source: Post Gazette
There was not a specific hit that caused Sidney Crosby’s latest medical issue, according to Penguins coach Dan Bylsma. And neither is it clear what will have to happen for Crosby to return to the lineup. … Excerpt from

Empty Netter Assists – 12-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “We just can’t come out flat for two periods and expect to win a game in the third when we’re down 3-0 or 3-1.” – James Neal. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Pens Vault: Vince Lascheid (12/9/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins Vault discovers a recording of beloved Organist Vince Lascheid playing at the Civic Arena. … View video here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 12.8 Source: The Pensblog
screen via @pens4life2 When/Where/Who: December 8, New Jersey, some kid Stunned type : The NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO stunned pic … View post

Polamalu tweaks hamstring in 14-3 win Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Safety Troy Polamalu tweaked his hamstring in the 4th quarter of tonight’s 14-3 win. Head coach Mike Tomlin indicated during his media session that he is not sure on the severity on the injury and that Polamalu was taken out of the game due to precautionary reasons.Polamalu recorded his 1st interception of the season in … See the article here

Flyers hold off Crosby-less Penguins 3-2 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins lost Sidney Crosby, then lost first place in the East. Led by an offense than can rally from a three-goal deficit to win one night then storm to a three-goal lead the next, the Flyers are now the ones rolling atop the conference. Danny Briere, Wayne Simmonds and Scott Hartnell each scored to lift the first-place Flyers to a 3-2 win over the Crosby-less Penguins on Thursday night. … Visit link

Penguins fall to Flyers, 3-2 Source: Post Gazette
PHILADELPHIA — The Penguins mounted a furious comeback after spotting Philadelphia a three-goal lead at the Wells Fargo Center tonight before falling to the Flyers, 3-2. … Continue reading here

Endgame: Flyers 3, Penguins 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Shanahan explains Ville Leino’s 1-game suspension for Read elbow (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Let’s get the important question out of the way first: Is this a new set for the Shanaban videos? No more giant video screens and blue mood lighting? … See the article here

Flyers balls Source: The Pensblog
Flyers were able to hang on for the win. … See the rest here

FIRST PERIOD: Game on Source: The Pensblog
Let's roll. … Read the rest here

Sidney Crosby: Where Does He Rank Among the 15 All-Time Penguins Greats? Source: Bleacher Report
When Sidney Crosby returnedtothe Penguins lineup, much discussion has been had on where he stands among the greats of the game, how he stacks up to the other players in the league, whether he is a vampire and many other issues of great importance. Yesterday, the news broke that Sid would miss the next two Penguins games as a precaution. You can check out James Conley’s article on that for more information. … Excerpt from

Video: Battle of Pennsylvania Source: penguins.nhl.com
Big hits exchanged between the Flyers and Penguins, with Matt Cooke firing the opening volley and Zac Rinaldo answering. … Watch video here

Video: Flower’s Flicks Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury bounces the puck on his stick after a save. … See video here

Video: Water Bottle in Danger Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal finds a top shelf target to put the Penguins on the board. … View video here

Video: Geno-rmous Goal Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin rips one in off of a blind pass from Brooks Orpik. … Video here

Video: Making His Marc Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury sprawls to stop Claude Giroux. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: James Neal (12/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after falling to the Philadelphia Flyers. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Brooks Orpik (12/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media after falling to the Philadelphia Flyers. … Watch video here

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (12/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after falling to the Philadelphia Flyers. … See video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after falling to the Philadelphia Flyers. … View video here

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PensHead Daily Links 09-26-2011

Monday, September 26th, 2011

Malkin ready as Penguins await Crosby’s return (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer … Read more

Sidney Crosby closer to contact practice (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Sidney Crosby believes he is getting closer to being cleared for contact. … Excerpt from

Lightning star Steven Stamkos: No pain, no gain (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Tampa Bay’s young gunner wants to lead the Bolts to the next level, even if it means taking another slapshot to the nose. … Visit link

McDonald Earning His Opportunities Source: penguins.nhl.com
Colin McDonald led the American Hockey League (AHL) with 42 goals last season. … Read the rest here

Monday’s Camp Tidbits on Upcoming Roster cuts & Practice Notes Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Monday’s Camp Buzz The Pittsburgh Penguins are entering the final week of camp and things are at the stage where there are two more rounds of cuts to make within the next week. Dan Bylsma Audio for September 26 “I think youll probably see two more cuts, ” head coach Dan Bylsma said today … More here

First-day back (thoughts on Crosby, Staal, Orpik and Tangradi). Source: Chipped Ice
Well, dear readers, Monday marked my first day with the club after missing the start of camp while battling through an unknown illness. Consol Energy Center was refreshingly cold and catching up with some of the media regulars was nice, but the real thrill was getting back into the room and around the players. Anyway, … Read this article

Video: Training Camp: Jordan Staal (9/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters following Monday’s practice. … Video here

Video: Training Camp: Dan Bylsma (9/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Monday’s practice. … View video

Video: Penguins Insider (9/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears gives an update on the Penguins preseason so far. … Video here

Video: Training Camp: Sidney Crosby (9/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to reporters following Monday’s practice. … View video

Pens Final Three Exhibition Games to Air on Radio Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will conclude the 2011 preseason with a trio of road games this week beginning with Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings in Kansas City at 8 p.m. (eastern) … The rest is here

Thiessen’s Play Gets Bylsma’s Attention Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brad Thiessen knows the situation. He reported to Penguins training camp this month coming off an outstanding season with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, where he won the 2010-11 Aldege “Baz” Bastien Memorial Award as the American Hockey Leag… … View post

Penguins top 1 million Facebook fans Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins have become only the third NHL team to surpass one million fans on Facebook. … Visit link

Orpik’s status for start of season unclear? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
As expected, the Penguins are limiting Brooks Orpik for much of camp and being cautious with him after undergoing hernia surgery this summer. The Penguins have been optimistic that Orpik would be ready for the start of the season, but the Penguins aren’t sure at this point. Head coach Dan Bylsma said today that he … Continue reading here

Dupuis on re-signing, versatility and Talbot – 09-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins’ offseason was a big question mark due to the likes of Jaromir Jagr, Tyler Kennedy and Sidney Crosby. Pascal Dupuis was one of the rare certainties having re-signed with the club a few days prior to the start of the free agent signing period. … Continued here

Penguins Top One Million Facebook Fans Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins topped the one million mark in Facebook fans on Sunday – making the Pens only the third NHL team to reach that level. … Link

Video: Training Camp: Colin McDonald (9/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Colin McDonald talks to PensTV following Monday morning’s practice. … See video here

Video: Training Camp: Brad Thiessen (9/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brad Thiessen talks to reporters following Monday’s practice. … View video here

@pghpenguins: Happy birthday to #14 Chris Kunitz and #44 Brooks Orpik! – http://twitpic.com/6qzvyy

Demolition begins on Pittsburgh’s Civic Arena (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Serious demolition work has begun on the Civic Arena, the igloo-shaped former home of the Pittsburgh Penguins. … Read this article

LINK CITY: Shanny’s Court… Source: The Pensblog
Everyone is in love with this new format for how Brendan Shanahan is suspending players. We think it is bizarre. We love the transparency of it, obviously, but transparency doesn't really matter when you're actually making sound decisions. Shanahan has backed himself into a corner with these videos. We can't wait for it to all come crashing down like that time when all of Bayside found out Jessie's middle name was Myrtle. For example, take the latest guest on Shanny's Court, Brad Boyes : At the end Shanny says this: “Going forward, Brad Boyes will now be a repeat offender.” This format should be used nationwide. Any time some big-time pedophile makes a move, a district judge should make a YouTube video outlining the case. Pedophiles basically wouldn't exist anymore. ALSO: Countdown, Crosby scrimmaging, Super Genius… On Sunday, Crosby took part in what's being called a “controlled scrimmage.” Here's the vid . … More

Penguins Report: Training Camp 9/26/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Williams skates, Asham absent (10:51 AM). Pens line combos/D-pairs (10:25 AM) … See more here

What We Learned: Can Brendan Shanahan handle tougher tests? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend’s events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team. Feel free to complain about Continue reading … View post

SEASON PREVIEW: The Pacific Division Source: The Pensblog
All week long we are going to take a look at the different divisions in the NHL. We don't know much about other divisions. The Pens are in our mouth 24/7 because of the blog, so while you jokes are smokin and jokin reading about the Sharks in your spare time, we're making photoshops . … More

Penguins’ Crosby progressing toward return (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby hasn’t played in a game since last Jan. 5 due to a concussion. … Go here to read the rest

A chance – 09-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
I m not even sure what hoped to accomplish when I started Empty Netters back in the winter of 2007. At the time, I just saw it as a chance to write about hockey, a sport I m very passionate about. … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 09-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Sidney Crosby (above) takes another step in his recovery in a controlled scrimmage . -Bill Guerin is still very much a part of the Penguins’ locker room … Continued here

Play of rookie Morrow dazzling to Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
For the second time in three years, it seems the Penguins have obtained a steal with a late pick in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft. … More here

Pens’ Crosby ‘feels good’ after scrimmage Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby participated in a controlled scrimmage this weekend and said afterward that he was feeling good. … See the rest here

Crosby positive about his progress Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby is still wearing a white hat in Penguins practice — not because he’s ready to ride in as the team’s hero, but because his helmet needs to contrast with his teammates’ black ones to signify that he’s not allowed to have contact. … View post

Retired as player, Guerin stays in the game Source: Post Gazette
Scenes from Penguins training camp: Bill Guerin taking a friendly swipe at team captain Sidney Crosby in the locker room. Guerin giving tips and rips to the young players on the ice. Guerin getting a warm reception from fans. … Read more

VIDEO: Jed Ortmeyer Dives Into Boards After Hit By Matt Cooke Source: The Pensblog
Knew this was coming. Puck Daddy's Adam Lambert, aka Twolinepass , aka the biggest troll in the history of the Internet, is obsessed with Matt Cooke. … See more here

Town Hall Meeting a Chance for Pens to Thank Fans Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins general manager Ray Shero remembers his first Town Hall Meeting, which occurred when he arrived in Pittsburgh five years ago. At the time, he didn’t know if the Penguins were going to be in Pittsburgh long-term or if they wou… … View post

Crosby Improves, Malkin Dominates and Other Penguins Preseason Impressions Source: Bleacher Report
With over a week of practices under their belt and a 3-0 mark in preseason home games, the Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to pick up where they left off in December of last year—healthy, and with one of the most dangerous rosters in hockey. For the second straight year, the Penguins went undefeated in exhibition home games (they have yet to lose a preseason tilt at CONSOL Energy Center) … More

Gretzky looks back as son moves forward to bigs (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hockey is full of like father, like son stories. Paul Reinharts son, Griffin, plays for the WHLs Edmonton Oil Kings and his other son, Max, was on the ice for the Calgary Flames on Saturday night against the Edmonton Oilers. … See more here

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PensHead Daily Links 07-21-2011

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

NHL Notebook: Rangers sign Dubinsky (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The New York Rangers signed forward Brandon Dubinsky to a four-year, $16.8 million contract extension on Thursday. Dubinsky and the Rangers avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to the long-term deal. He made $2 million and was reportedly asking for a one-year contract worth $4.6… … Follow this link

Islanders sign Tim Wallace (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The New York Islanders announced Thursday that Tim Wallace has agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way (AHL/NHL) contract. Wallace, 26, scored 37 points (20 goals, 17 assists) in 62 regular-season games last season for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey… … See more here

4 Things the Pittsburgh Penguins Need to Happen To Get Where They Want To Be Source: Bleacher Report
Last year was a crazy year for the Pittsburgh Penguins . … Visit link

Dejan Kovacevic chat transcript Source: Tribune-Review
View a transcript of Tribune-Review sports columnist Dejan Kovacevic’s weekly chat with readers. … More here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Will Brooks Orpik Be a Hitting Machine or Hitting the Wall? Source: Bleacher Report
Trib Total Media’s Rob Rossi brought up some great food for thought on his Twitter page on July 20th. It had to do with Brooks Orpik ‘s sports hernia surgery . According to the article, “Orpikhad surgery to correct the hernia condition on the right side of his body” and he “underwent asimilar surgery on his left side” last off-season … Read this article

From Russia With Love: Part 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins strength and conditioning coach Mike Kadar is in Moscow training star forward Evgeni Malkin. … The rest is here

Fewer and fewer – 07-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
(Note: This is an updated version of something we posted last summer .) With the recent retirements of Mark Recchi and Patrick Lalime (above), a sobering reality begins to set in. There aren’t very many players left in the NHL who actually played with Mario Lemieux. … Continue reading here

Guerin Thoroughly Enjoying New Role Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bill Guerin has won two Stanley Cups, is a three-time Olympian and scored 829 points (429G-427A) in 1,263 games in the National Hockey League. … Read more here

Video: From Russia with Love: Part 2 (7/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Strength and Conditioning Coach Mike Kadar hits the ice with Evgeni Malkin, as Evgeni continues to work out in Russia. … Video here

Video: From Russia with Love: Bungee Skate (7/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
In this exercise, which has a large bungee like rope attached to his waist, Malkin is looking to become more explosive on his first step. … Video here

Video: Billy Guerin: One on One (7/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Billy Guerin sits down with Steve Mears to talk about Prospect Camp, his new role with the Penguins and much more. … Watch here

Video: Billy Guerin: Family (7/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Billy Guerin talks about his Family and living in Long Island, New York. … View video

Video: Billy Guerin: As a Player (7/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Billy Guerin talks about the differences of when he was an NHL player and what these prospects have to do to become a regular NHL athlete. … Watch here

Video: Billy Guerin: Mentors (7/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Billy Guerin talks about his hockey mentors while playing hockey. … Watch video here

Video: Billy Guerin: Getting Drafted (7/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Billy Guerin talks about what it was like when he was drafted by the Devils into the NHL, versus what it means to be drafted in today’s NHL. … See video here

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Penguins vet Orpik has hernia surgery again Source: Tribune-Review
For the second straight offseason, Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik has undergone surgery for a sports hernia. … See more here

Devils ready to play for new coach DeBoer Source: Tribune-Review
Peter DeBoer and the Devils will both be coming into next season looking to improve. … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 07-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Penguins strength and conditioning coach Mike Kadar shot some video of Evgeni Malkin rehabbing his damaged knee and expressing confidence in Todd Graham’s no-huddle offense apparently: 121072 -The Wheeling Nailers re-signed defenseman Kyle Bushee . -Former Penguins/Blackhawks/Ducks goaltender Sebastien Caron … Go here to read the rest

Former Penguins goaltender Lalime retires Source: Post Gazette
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Veteran goaltender Patrick Lalime retired on Wednesday after playing for five teams across 12 seasons. … The rest is here

Did Crosby just roast Andrew Gordon? UPDATED Source: The Pensblog
No clue who Andrew Gordon is, but he is from Nova Scotia. … Read this article

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PensHead Daily Links 07-16-2011

Saturday, July 16th, 2011

@pghpenguins: About 5,000 fans showed up for the scrimmage. Thanks fans! #Pens prospects salute the crowd: – http://twitpic.com/5r93sd

@pghpenguins: #Pens prospects at the open scrimmage at CONSOL Energy Center – http://twitpic.com/5r8acs

Colby Albert Parks Source: The Pensblog
Hailing from Upper St. Clair Hospital, weighing in at 7 pounds, 7 ounces, standing 19 inches tall, introducing Colby Albert Parks. The new member of The Pensblog family, Adam's fourth niece/nephew, and second nephew of his life, delivered by sister number two, Sarrrrrrrrrrrrrah . Conception UHHHHHHHHHHssisted by husband Glen. Time of the birth 9: 10a.m . That's Colby Albert Parks, delivered by Sarah, her first, assisted by Glen, at 9: 10a.m . … Continue reading here

Video: Zach Sill: Exclusive Exit Interview (7/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
An exclusive look at prospect Zach Sill in his exit interview with Tom Fitzgerald. … Watch video here

Tom Fitzgerald Addresses the Media Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins assistant to the general manager Tom Fitzgerald is helping at the Penguins 2011 prospect development camp at CONSOL Energy Center, which concludes Saturday with an open scrimmage. Here are a few points of interest that Fitzgerald shared with the media on the final day of camp. … Read this article

Pittsburgh Penguins: Can Simon Despres Beat out Matt Niskanen and Make the Team? Source: Bleacher Report
On Saturday, July 16, the Penguins conclude their 2011 prospect development camp with a team scrimmage open to the public at Consol Energy Center. … Read this article

Video: Tom Fitzgerald: Prospect Camp (7/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tom Fitzgerald talks to the media on the morning of the Prospect Camp scrimmage. … Click here to view video

Video: John Hynes: Prospect Camp (7/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
John Hynes talks to the media on the morning of the Prospect Camp scrimmage. … See this video

82 days…. Source: The Pensblog
Via Stoosh .. … More here

Karstens averaging 14.01 pitchers per inning, 2nd lowest in Majors Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Jeff Karstens enters Saturday 3rd in the NL wth a 2.34 ERA but it’s his ability to get through innings quickly that has been extremely impressive this season. Karstens is averaging 14.01 pitches per inning, the 2nd lowest in the mors for pitchers with at least 75 IP behind James Shields of Tampa Bay, according … Excerpt from

Video: Simon Despres: One-on-One Exclusive (7/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Simon Despres gives PensTV an exclusive interview with Sam Kasan of PittsburghPenguins.com … View video

Penguins seeing room for growth in Bennett Source: Tribune-Review
Born and raised near L.A., Beau Bennett still is adjusting to skating in climates where it’s cold enough to play pond hockey in winter. … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 07-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Beau Bennett (above) is beefing up . … More

Penguins’ Bennett getting stronger Source: Post Gazette
A year ago when Beau Bennett was drafted in the first round by the Penguins, it seems he was asked the same two things repeatedly during his first development camp with the club. What’s it like to be a top-flight hockey prospect from California, and don’t you need to get a little stronger to play in the NHL? … View post

Penguins Notebook: Crosby skating again in usual summer routine Source: Post Gazette
As part of his usual summer workout routine, Penguins center Sidney Crosby is skating. … View post

Bennett "Strengthens" His Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
What a difference a year makes. At the Penguins 2011 development camp, prospect Beau Bennett, the Penguins’ first-round pick (20th overall) in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, looks like a completely different player from the same camp o… … Read more

Bennett at a Glance Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins selected Cali-native Beau Bennett in the first round (20th overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles, California. Here are some quick quotes from Bennett on Bill Guerin, music, roller hockey and more… ON HIS… … Read more here

Penguins "Try Out" for Prospects Source: penguins.nhl.com
WATCH – PAUL THOMPSON TALKS TO PENSTV: Paul Thompson and Brian Gibbons, both incredibly talented but undrafted college hockey players, attended Pittsburgh’s prospect development last summer as free-agent invitees. This year, … … The rest is here

NHL Notebook: Hawks’ Kane needs surgery on broken wrist (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane has a fracture in his left wrist that needs to be surgically repaired after it was discovered during offseason workouts. Kane is scheduled to undergo the procedure Tuesday, and recovery time is 6-8 weeks. … The rest is here

Video: Prospect Camp: Paul Thompson (7/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Thompson talks to the media during Prospect Camp at the CONSOL Energy Center. … Video here

Video: Beau Bennett: Mic’d Up (7/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Take a listen to Beau Bennett while he is Mic’d Up at prospect camp. … Video here

Video: Beau Bennett: One-on-One (7/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Beau Bennett goes One-on-One with Steve Mears talking about his first year at college and how his second prospect camp is going. … Video here

Video: Beau Bennett: Music & California (7/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Beau Bennett talks about growing up playing the Piano and life out in California. … View video

Video: Beau Bennettt: Roller Hockey Source: penguins.nhl.com
Beau Bennett talks to Steve Mears about growing up playing roller hockey and how it added another element to his game on the ice. … To see video click here

Video: Beau Bennettt: Billy Guerin (7/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Beau Bennett talks about learning from Billy Guerin, and how he has made him feel like he is playing at home while he is here in Pittsburgh … Video here

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PensHead Daily Links 07-14-2011

Thursday, July 14th, 2011

Cole hopes his Montreal success sticks with Habs (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Erik Cole is looking forward to having Montreal Canadiens fans cheer his name instead of curse it. … Excerpt from

Pictures from the MLF Golf Thing Source: The Pensblog
Professional photographer Jim Loomis sent us this email: “I just wanted to share with you and the rest of TPB the pictures I have from the event. I was lucky enough to be the only field photographer documenting the event on the course. … See the rest here

@pghpenguins: What did the #Pens prospects do today? – http://twitpic.com/5q63ta

Sullivan feels he can add a “power play quarterback” dimension to Pens Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Steve Sullivan Media Session Notes Newly signed winger Steve Sullivan has arrived in town this week and met with the media today at the Consol Energy Center. Sullivan who is going house hunting in the next couple days, see’s a great opportunity for himself in Pittsburgh as he’s chasing a Stanley Cup at age 37. … More

Sullivan speaks – 07-14-11 Source: Empty Netters
New Penguins forward Steve Sullivan meat with the Pittsburgh media today: 120781 … Link

Judge rules mistrial in Roger Clemens case Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
According to CNN, a federal judge has declared a mistrial in the prejury trial of ex-baseball star Roger Clemens on Thursday after jurors heard references to statements that the judge had ruled inadmissible except on rebuttal. … Link

Video: Newest Penguin: Steve Sullivan (7/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Newly acquired free agent Steve Sullivan talks to the media after just arriving in Pittsburgh. … View video

Mens Journal writer indicates Harrison said worse about Ben that won’t be in article Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Mens Journal writer Paul Solotaroff has hit the airwaves in the past 24 hours and Solotaroff has come out in defense of James Harrison, indicating that he spoke with James yesterday and that James was not mad about anything that he was quoted about. Solotaroff also pretty much indicated that Harrison said worse things about … Continued here

@pghpenguins: Despres, Tangradi & Morrow manage smiles despite a grueling power skating session: – http://twitpic.com/5q1mbl

Who are the easiest teams to root for in the NHL? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Would it surprise you to learn that it’s difficult committing your heart and soul to rooting on the Phoenix Coyotes? Or that it’s hard out there for a New York Islanders fan? … See the rest here

Video: Bill Guerin Mic’d Up (7/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bill Guerin was Mic’d Up at Prospect Camp on Wednesday afternoon, take a look at what he had to say. … Click here to view video

Video: KDKA Sports with Eric Tangradi (7/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi sat down with KDKA’s Jory Rand on Wednesday night. … Click here to view video

German prospect turns heads at Pens’ camp Source: Tribune-Review
Tom Kuhnhackl grew up watching “almost every game” when Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr and Martin Straka were with the Pens. … Read the rest here

Will Sidney Crosby Ever Fully Recover? Source: Bleacher Report
” Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will be sidelined approximately a week due to a mild concussion.” That was what the sports section from the January 6 edition of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette read. But Crosby’s concussion was anything but mild. … Continued here

Penguins: Samuelsson comparison unavoidable Source: Post Gazette
There will be no way of avoiding comparisons for Penguins prospect Philip Samuelsson, who is attending the club’s development camp this week at Consol Energy Center. The 6-foot-2, 198-pounder is wearing No … Read the rest here

Penguins Notebook: Veilleux having strong camp Source: Post Gazette
This could be a make or break year for towering winger Keven Veilleux, whose mission is to prove to the Penguins that his future is as promising as his frame is big. … Read more

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Empty Netter Assists – 07-14-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Staals are brothers Samuelssons are father and son . -Keven Veilleux is large . -The Penguins signed former Flyers/Islanders goaltending prospect Scott Munroe … See the rest here

Happy to be Here Source: penguins.nhl.com
WATCH: PENSTV TALKS WITH DOMINIK UHER: When asked what it felt like to be selected by the Penguins in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, big smiles crept onto both Dominik Uher’s and Josh Archibald’s faces. “It was pretty amaz… … Follow this link

Video: Hockey in July: Youth Camp Day 2 (7/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Youth Hockey players from around the area attend the second day of Hockey in July Camp presented by Crons … Click here to view video

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PensHead Daily Links 07-13-2011

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

Penguins Sign Goaltender Scott Munroe Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed goaltender Scott Munroe to a one-year contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … Continued here

Prospect Camp: Day 2 Scouting Report, Buzz & Observations Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Day 2 Report Here are some player reports, buzz and observations from day 2 of Penguins prospect camp: Keven Veilleux vs Simon Despres from William DePaoli Simon Despres: I never try to over-rate a player’s abilities, based on what I see in a prospect camp, but 2009 first round pick Simon Despres continues to show … Continue reading here

Dreams From My Father Source: penguins.nhl.com
Inside the Penguins locker room hangs a black jersey. On the front in the crest of the Penguins logo. On the back reads the name SAMUELSSON with a No. … Read more

Talking Shop with John Hynes Source: penguins.nhl.com
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton head coach John Hynes is heading up the Penguins 2011 prospect development camp at CONSOL Energy Center, which runs from July 11-16. Here are a few points of interest that Hynes has shared with the media over Days 1 and 2 on … … The rest is here

Pens Saturday Scrimmage at CONSOL Energy Center Open to Public Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins 2011 prospect development camp runs from Tuesday, July 12 through Saturday, July 16 at CONSOL Energy Center. This year’s camp, which is the first to be held at CONSOL Energy Center, features a free scrimmage open t… … Read more

Because there hasn’t been nearly enough Steelers-related news today – 07-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
This might be the least absurd piece of Steelers-related news today. … View post

Veilleux – ‘If you don t have confidence, you can t play hockey’ – 07-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
Listed at 6-foot-5, 218 pounds, there aren’t too many bigger bodies in the Penguins organization than forward Keven Veilleux. And it’s doubtful anyone in the franchise has had a rougher time with regards to injuries the past several seasons … Visit link

Video: Philip Samuelsson Interview (7/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins prospect Philip Samuelsson sits down with Steve Mears. … Video here

Video: Philip Samuelsson: Tom Fitzgerald & Cooking Source: penguins.nhl.com
Philip Samuelsson talks about keeping in contact with Tom Fitzgerald & a little bit about living on his own as a young adult. … To see video click here

Video: Philip Samuelsson: On his Dad (7/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Philip Samuelsson talks about growing up learning from one of the best defenseman to play in a Penguin uniform. … See video here

Video: Philip Samuelsson: NCAA & USA (7/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Philip Samuelsson talks about his time playing at Boston College and winning a gold medal with USA Hockey in juniors. … View video

Video: Philip Samuelsson: Mic’d Up (7/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Philip Samuelsson mic’d up at prospect camp practice. … Click here to view video

Alain Lemieux Labor Day Weekend Dek Hockey Invitational Source: penguins.nhl.com
Fans, sign up now to play in the Alain Lemieux Labor Day Weekend Dek Hockey Invitational! Location: Murrysville SportZone and Dek Hockey 4491 School Rd South Export, PA 15632 Days: September 2 – 4th Ages: Penguin (7 – 9 yrs) &… … See the rest here

Tangradi to Appear on KDKA-TV Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins forward Eric Tangradi will appear on KDKA-TV at 6 p.m. Wednesday night. … Read this article

@pghpenguins: #Pens Bill Guerin gears up for development camp practice. – http://twitpic.com/5pkuan

NHL Free Agents 2012: Which Pittsburgh Penguin Free Agents Stay and Go? Source: Bleacher Report
For all intents and purposes, the Pittsburgh Penguins are done with the Free Agency period for 2011. The guys you see or do not see on the roster, make up the version of the team for the upcoming season. If you are like me, you no doubt have already played the 2011-12 season out in your mind (great to see Crosby lift the Cup again huh?) and are thinking about next offseaon’s Free Agent class. … See more here

Video: Prospect Camp: Dominik Uher (7/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Prospect Dominik Uher talks to the media after practice at the CONSOL Energy Center. … View video

Video: Prospect Camp: Josh Archibald (7/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Prospect Josh Archibald talks to the media after practice at the CONSOL Energy Center. … See this video

Video: Prospect Camp: Dan Bylsma (7/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma during Penguins’ Media Availability. … Watch video here

James Harrison on Big Ben: You ain’t Manning, you just get paid like he does Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
James Harrison has come out with an explosive interviewwith Men’s Journal where he calls commissioner Roger Goodell a “crook”, the “devil”, “puppet”, “dictator” and in so many words says he wouldn’t save Goodell’s life if he was on fire. “If that man was on fire and I had to piss to put him out, ” … Continued here

Foundation of Strength Source: penguins.nhl.com
Walk into the Penguins locker room after a game, and you’re bound to see the players trading their equipment gear for workout gear and beelining to the exercise bikes, treadmills and weights. It doesn’t matter that the players j… … See more here

Video: Prospect Camp Training (7/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Kadar, the Penguins Strength & Conditioning Coach, shows us how the team takes a look at their prospects when they report to camp. … Watch here


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WORLD CUP GAMEDAY CITY Source: The Pensblog
The U.S . Women's soccer team takes on France today in the World Cup semis. High noon. ESPN. do it Jonathan Brandis killed himself … View post

In 85 Days… Source: The Pensblog
This picture was taken surreptitiously after the horn sounded in Game 7. … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 07-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -At 23, Eric Tangradi (above) is the old man at the Penguins’ prospect development camp . … View post

Oilers deal Cogliano for second-round pick Source: Tribune-Review
Andrew Cogliano was drafted by Edmonton with the No. … Visit link

Prospects looking to lock on with Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Tom Fitzgerald, Penguins’ assistant to the G.M., said the team prides itself on finding players in unconventional ways. … Continue reading here

Penguins’ Tangradi growing as leader at camp Source: Post Gazette
Eric Tangradi doesn’t have his usual stall in the Penguins locker room at Consol Energy Center, and this crop of teammates includes many strangers. Still, the budding power forward is digging being in a comfortable, familiar setting this week. … More

Game 1 at PNC? National League earns Home Field Advantage in the World Series Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Game one of the World Series will be at PNC Park this October… Kidding a side, the National League has earned Home Field Advantage, defeating the American League 5-1 in the 82nd All-Star Game. … See the article here

Pens sign new enforcer, Steve MacIntyre Source: The Pensblog
As soon as Eric Godard , the most “productive” enforcer the Penguins have ever employed signed a 2-year deal with the Dallas Stars today, Shero answered back. He signed 6'6″ 265 lb. … View post

Penguins sign forward Steve MacIntyre to one-year contract Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins tonight signed free agent Steve MacIntyre, 30, to a one-year, two-way contract worth $600,000 at the NHL level. … Read more

Penguins add tough guy Steve MacIntyre to a 1 year (2-way) deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Former Penguins enforcer Eric Godard signed with the Dallas Stars this afternoon and the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight made a corresponding move, agreeing to terms with tough guy Steve MacIntyre. The importance of this deal is that the Penguins will not have to carry dead weight (enforcer on a 1-way deal who can’t play) like they … More here

Penguins Sign Forward Steve MacIntyre Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Steve MacIntyre to a one-year contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … The rest is here

The Rookie Source: penguins.nhl.com
The members of the Pittsburgh media were given photo rosters for this week’s Penguins prospect development camp so they could familiarize themselves with the players they hadn’t met yet. … Link

Penguins sign MacIntyre – 07-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
Here is your replacement for Eric Godard and Mike Rupp. The Penguins have signed former Oilers forward Steve MacIntyre, 30, to a one-year two-way contract. … See the article here

Evgeni Malkin and some dolphin Source: The Pensblog
Via @usbzoso : Tons more pics of Geno's summer over at penshead.com We've never been ones to post pics of players personal lives, but this picture makes limited sense and is awesome. Have to wonder if Crosby could take this pic , that Dolphin has headshot written all over it … Link

Dustin Jeffrey Re-Signs with Pittsburgh Penguins, Continues Trend Source: Bleacher Report
General Manager Ray Shero and the Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Dustin Jeffrey to a two-year deal Tuesday afternoon, one that will pay the emerging scorer $575,000 at the NHL level. Jeffrey, a 23-year-old prospect who broke into the NHL spotlight last season, led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins with 45 points (17 goals, 28 assists) in 40 games last season before being called up to Pittsburgh for good. With the big club, Jeffrey added seven goals and five assists in 25 games while playing mostly center and logging some time on the power play … Read this article

The Veteran Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi may be just 22 years old. … See the rest here

Video: Hockey is for Everyone (7/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Players from the Pittsburgh ICE, Mighty Penguins, and the Steel City Icebergs had an opportunity to skate at the CONSOL Energy Center. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 06-09-2011

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

Rupp, Pens have a “gap” to bridge on base salary Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Apparently there’s been some rumors since Sunday that the Penguins have a deal in place with Mike Rupp on a 2 year deal worth $875,000. Those rumors are not accurate at all. Negotiations between agent Allan Walsh and GM Ray Shero have been off and on for a few weeks now but the two sides … See more here

NHL Free Agency: Pittsburgh Penguins Make Priority Move, Re-Sign Craig Adams Source: Bleacher Report
After tidying up the front office, the Penguins have addressed a major free-agency uncertainty and re-signed forward Craig Adams to a two-year contract extension worth $675,000 per year. The deal will likely take the 34-year-old forward to the end of his playing career, and at a raise of $125,000 per year over his expiring contract. The deal works well for a player who was claimed off of waivers in 2009 and for a team which has almost no cap space to speak of … Read the rest here


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Pens sign penalty-killing specialist to deal Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins have many other unrestricted free agents that could depart in July, including forwards Max Talbot and Pascal Dupuis. … Read the rest here

Snyder could be done for the season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Starting catcher Chris Snyder could be lost for the season Snyder is scheduled to have back surgery on Friday and his status for rest of the season is up in the air. Snyder is hitting .271 and has been a great influence with the pitching staff, most notably Charlie Morton. Ryan Doumit is expected to … Continue reading here

Craig Adams Signs Two-Year Extension with Pittsburgh Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette reports: The Penguins today signed forward Craig Adams to a two-year, $1.35 million contract that runs through the 2012-13 season. Adams, 34, would have been eligible for unrestricted free agency if not re-signed by July 1. A physical fourth-liner and penalty-killer, Adams was claimed off waivers by the Penguins in March 2009 and was part of the Penguins’ Stanley Cup team that spring … More

Gibsons Have Look of Franchise Cornerstones Source: penguins.nhl.com
Any NHL general manager in the market for a future franchise goalie would be hard-pressed not to consider one of the two Gibsons at the 2011 Entry Draft at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn., on June 24-25. The two marquee names between the … … More

Penguins ink Adams to two-year deal Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins today signed forward Craig Adams to a two-year, $1.35 million contract that runs through the 2012-13 season. … Continue reading here

Penguins resign Craig Adams to a two year deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have finalized a two year deal with veteran forward Craig Adams today. … Read more

Pens Re-Sign Forward Craig Adams Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Craig Adams to a two-year contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … See more here

Puck Headlines: GQ on Bruins fans; Bryzgalov’s agent speaks (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. … Read more

Penguins re-sign Adams – 06-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
One piece of the Penguins’ free agency puzzle has been solved. The team re-signed forward Craig Adams to a two-year contract worth a total of 1.35 million . … Read this article

National Football Post: Patriots owner Robert Kraft encouraged by recent talks Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Via the National Football Post, Patriots owner Robert Kraft indicated today that he his encouraged by the recent talks between the NFL and the NFL Trade Association (NFLPA). … Read more

Video: Craig Adams Highlights (6/9/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins signed Craig Adams to a two-year contract through the the 2012-13 season … See this video

NCAA: Pryor not interested in UFL or CFL? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pryor focused on NFL Terrelle Pryor is not interested in playing in the Canadian Football League and is focused on the opportunity to be included in the NFL’s supplemental draft, Larry James, his attorney, said Thursday. The Saskatchewan Roughriders own the CFL negotiating rights to Pryor and had extended him a tentative offer. … The rest is here

Pens draft picks Rust, Agostino invited to 2011 USA Hockey Evaluation Camp Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
A pair of 2010 Pittsburgh Penguins draft picks forwards Bryan Rust (3rd round, 80th overall) and Kenneth Agostino (5th round, 140th overall) were among 40 skaters selected to attend the 2011 USA Hockey National Junior Evaluation Camp this August in Lake Placid, N.Y. Additionally, four players with ties to the Pittsburgh amateur hockey … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Prospects Rust and Agostino Invited to USA Hockey National Junior Evaluation Camp Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share A pair of 2010 Pittsburgh Penguins draft picks – forwards Bryan Rust (3rd round, 80th overall) and Kenneth Agostino (5th round, 140th overall) – were among 40 skaters selected to attend the 2011… … Go here to read the rest

“Overrated” talk following Troy Polamalu this off-season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Is the 2010 Defensive Player of the Year, the most over-rated player in the NFL? According to some National Football writers, Polamalu is. … Read this article

Hockey Night in Canada Help Fund recipients revealed (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
The recipients of this year’s Hockey Night in Canada Help Fund are announced, with four organizations from across the country sharing a total of $20,000 to assist in their local efforts to develop the sport of hockey and make it accessible for all Canadians. … Read more

Getting nasty – 06-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
If you like chippiness, this Stanley Cup Final has been up your alley. They’re not quite on pace to set the all-time record for penalty minutes in a Stanley Cup final (The Canadiens and Flames managed to rack up a combined 511 penalty minutes in just five games during the 1987 Final), but the Bruins and Canucks are on track to set a new standard in the 30-team NHL … Read the rest here

Leafs goalie Reimer gets new deal: report (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender James Reimer has been given a new three-year deal, according to a published report. … Read this article

Pittsburgh Penguins: Should They Bargain or Go Bold in Free Agency? Source: Bleacher Report
NHL free agency begins July 1, and the Pittsburgh Penguins have a clear idea of where they need to spend money this year: forwards, most notably on the wings. … View post

Draper hopes for Detroit return Source: Tribune-Review
Kris Draper is doing all he can to stay in shape, hoping Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland will want him back for an 18th season. … Read this article

GMs seek harsher head-hit penalties Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL’s general managers agreed Wednesday with a recommendation to broaden the league’s definition of illegal hits to the head, likely expanding the scope of a rule enacted last year to outlaw blindside head shots. … Continued here

Bruins hammer Vancouver, even Stanley Cup finals Source: Tribune-Review
Just three days after the Bruins staggered back to Boston, they’ve barged right back into the Stanley Cup finals with two brilliant blowout wins. … The rest is here

Guerin accepts player development job with Penguins Source: Post Gazette
There have been times that Bill Guerin quickly figured out exactly what he wanted, such as an extended relationship with the Penguins. “I knew this was the team I wanted to be with probably two days after I was traded here. It’s a good fit,” Guerin said Wednesday. … Read more

Pittsburgh Penguins Appoint Bill Guerin Player as Their New Development Coach Source: Bleacher Report
Bill Guerin spent less than two full seasons in a Pittsburgh Penguins uniform. However it seems both he and the team are happy to keep him in the Pittsburgh family during the front-office phase of his NHL career … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 06-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Welcome back Bill Guerin (above). Playoff Stuff Canucks – Bruins -Tim Thomas made 38 saves for the Bruins in a 4-0 shutout of the Canucks in Game 4 . Rich Peverly scored two goals for Boston while teammate David Krejci recor … … Read the rest here

Feisty Thomas continues success against Canucks (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Tim Thomas is tough for the Canucks to beat — and beat up. Less than 2 minutes before completing his third shutout in his seven career games against Vancouver, the Boston Bruins' feisty goalie scuffled with Alexander Burrows … See the rest here

Oh yeah… Gameday. Source: The Pensblog
Sorry. Image via: Pension Plan Puppets In other news, Bill Guerin is now the Penguins' Player Development Coach . Go Something … Follow this link

Bruins rout Canucks, even Stanley Cup finals Source: Post Gazette
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Ex-NHL star Guerin rejoins Penguins as coach (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Former NHL star Bill Guerin retired from the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2010. Wednesday, Guerin returned to the team that he played the last two seasons of his 18-year NHL career, joining the Penguins as a player development coach. … Go here to read the rest

Sons of legendary Edmonton Oilers bring double draft dilemma (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Keegan Lowe and Dillon Simpson are best friends, sons of fathers who fought the good fight through the Edmonton Oilers glory days when the Stanley Cup was a rite of spring here. Neither defenceman was born when Kevin Lowe and Craig Simpson carried the last of the Oilers five Cups around the ice in 1990, but both of the 18-year-olds have been around hockey rinks their entire lives. … See the article here

GMs support broader penalties for head hits (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
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PensHead Daily Links 06-08-2011

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011


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Clock is ticking for Pens, Tyler Kennedy as “discussions” are on-going Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The clock is ticking on Tyler Kennedy and the Pittsburgh Penguins to reach a new deal. … Continue reading here

Guerin joins Penguins as player development coach (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Former NHL star Bill Guerin has joined the Pittsburgh Penguins as a player development coach. The 18-year veteran retired in 2010 after playing for the Penguins during his last two seasons … Go here to read the rest

Penguins hire Guerin as development coach (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins named Bill Guerin the team's player development coach Wednesday. … See the article here

USA Today: Top candidates the Flyers could move to clear salary Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
NHL Insider Kevin Allen looks at the Philadelphia Flyers salary cap situation if they are able to sign Ilya Bryzgalov. Allen makes an arugment that Jeff Carter is now expendable but the player most likely to be moved is Kris Versteeg and possibly Matt Carle. Link to USA Today’s Story … See the article here

Puck Headlines: Baby Sens win Calder Cup; Bryzgalov update (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. Congratulations to the Binghamton Senators who defeated the Houston Aeros to … Continue reading → … Read this article

Penguins hire Guerin as player development coach (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Former NHL star Bill Guerin has been hired by the Pittsburgh Penguins as a player development coach, where he'll work with players in the minor leagues along with junior and college hockey. The 40-year-old three-time Olympian played for eight teams over 18 seasons in the NHL, scoring 429 goals with 427 assists and winning two Stanley Cups. … Read the rest here

Penguins add Guerin to staff Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have hired former winger Bill Guerin as player development coach. … The rest is here

Guerin takes role with Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Former Penguins right winger Bill Guerin has accepted a position with the organization as player-development coach. … Read more here

Guerin Stays a Penguin Even After Retirement Source: penguins.nhl.com
Forward Bill Guerin ended his 18-year NHL career as a Penguin. And now he’ll be beginning his post-career as a Penguin. … The rest is here

Penguins name Bill Guerin “Player Development Coach” Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have hired former player and Stanley Cup champion Bill Guerin as player development coach, the team announced today. According to a statement from the team, In his new role, Guerin, 40, will be responsible for working with young prospects throughout the Penguins organization assisting in the development of players in the … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Name Bill Guerin Player Development Coach Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have hired former player and Stanley Cup champion Bill Guerin as player development coach, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Ray Shero. … … See more here

Penguins hire Guerin as player development coach – 06-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
One of the more popular members of the Penguins in recent years is back in the fold. Bill Guerin, a member of the 2009 Stanley Cup team, has been brought back to the Penguins in the role of player development coach … Read more

Toronto Sun: Jays had head start on Jose Bautista Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun profiles how the Toronto Blue Jays had a head start on acquiring Jose Bautista in 2008. … Follow this link

Canucks – Bruins – Game 4 chat – 06-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
We will be conducting a live chat for tonight’s Game 4. (Still checking on those pop-up ads.) The game starts at approximately 8 p.m. Click here to join the fun . … See more here

Bruins, Canucks head to key Game 4 in Cup finals Source: Tribune-Review
Michael Ryder and Keith Ballard both realize the Stanley Cup finals have reached a tipping point, and they’ve each got a chance to push the series in their club’s favor. Either Ryder’s Boston Bruins will ride the momentum from their blowout victory and even the finals in Game 4 tonight, or Ballard’s Vancouver Canucks will rediscover their dominance with a third victory, earning the chance to parade the Stanley Cup around their own rink two days later. … Link

TPB REWIND: 2010-2011 Season Preview Source: The Pensblog
Originally posted October 6, 2010. “In every adversity there lies the seed of an equivalent advantage. In every defeat is a lesson showing you how to win the victory next time.” – some guy. … Read this article

The Teacher Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share The Penguins have been at the forefront of giving intelligent, talented young coaches an opportunity to succeed. It’s the reason why John Hynes initially joined the organization after seven years m… … Read the rest here

Late hit ends 2 players’ seasons Source: Tribune-Review
Nathan Horton will miss the rest of the Stanley Cup Finals with a severe concussion, and Canucks defenseman Aaron Rome also is finished after the NHL suspended him for four games Tuesday for his late hit on the Bruins forward during Game 3. … Read the rest here

Shero does part for concussion education Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins general manager Ray Shero has viewed concussions from many angles. … Continued here

Penguins sign assistant coaches to extensions Source: Post Gazette
There was no indication of developments involving players, but the Penguins announced Tuesday 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. … Excerpt from

Flyers acquire negotiating rights of goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Philadelphia Flyers appear to be taking the goaltender position seriously for the first time in over a decade. The Flyers tonight acquired the negotiating rights of goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov from the Phoenix Coyotes, inexchange for a 3rd round draft choice in 2012 and forward Matt Clackson, (a Pittsburgh native, who played in the Pittsburgh … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 06-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Assistant coaches Tony Granato, Gilles Meloche, Todd Reirden (above) and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton head coach John Hynes and assistant Alain Nasreddine all received contract extensions. … Read more here

Bruins’ Horton, Canucks’ Rome both done for Cup Source: Post Gazette
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PensHead Daily Links 02-13-2011

Sunday, February 13th, 2011

Pens fall to Rangers; Lemieux grabs headlines Source: Tribune-Review
Mario Lemieux’s words were a lot stronger than the Penguins’ performance today in a 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers. … Continued here

Grabner scores 3 in Isles’ 7-6 OT win over Sabres (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Michael Grabner capped a three-goal game by scoring with 2:05 left in overtime in leading the injury- and suspension-depleted New York Islanders to a come-from-behind 7-6 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday. … Follow this link

Aftermath: Rangers 5, Penguins 3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
ANALYSIS The frustrated Rangers, who entered today’s game on a season-high six-game losing skid (0-5-1), surrendered an early 2-0 lead to a depleted Penguins squad just over five minutes into the first period. But the Blueshirts turned it on with a vengeance following Pittsburgh’s second goal, scoring five-consecutive times to win the game by a score of 5-3. The Rangers played the type of hockey that Dan Bylsma wants to see from his troops night in, night out – gaining offensive zone time, establishing a forecheck and going to the net hard. … Excerpt from

Pittsburgh Penguins: Lose Again, Mario Lemieux Speaks About Friday’s "Game" Source: Bleacher Report
The New York Rangers came into Sunday’s game against the depleted Pittsburgh Penguins having lost six of their last 10 games. The best penalty kill in the league (88.5 percent) could not stop the Rangers from scoring three times on the power play. The Rangers quickly fell behind after Deryk Engelland scored at the 2:06 mark. … Read this article


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Rangers end 6-game slide against Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Ryan Callahan had two goals and an assist for the New York Rangers, who broke out of their offensive doldrums and snapped a six-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the battered Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. … Read the rest here

Rangers end 6-game slide with 3 PP goals (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Ryan Callahan had two goals and an assist for the New York Rangers, who broke out of their offensive doldrums and snapped a six-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the battered Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. After falling behind 2-0 only 5:06 in, the Rangers tied it before the first intermission. … Read the rest here

Lemieux’s hypocrisy clouds his message (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Mario Lemieux’s comments about the Isles-Pens brawl are surprising, but his words don’t come across as very convincing. … Continue reading here

Penguins lose at Madison Square Garden, 5-3 Source: Post Gazette
NEW YORK — The Penguins gave up five unanswered goals to the New York Rangers en route to a 5-3 loss this afternoon. The defeat was the Penguins’ fourth in their past five games, while the Rangers pulled out of an 0-5-1 skid. … Read more

Pens lose 5-3 Source: The Pensblog
Pens came out all business with goals from unusual suspects. It was the NYR show after Torts called a timeout. This entire game is a haze … Link

@pghpenguins: Bill Guerin checks out the #Pens game from the MSG Press Box – http://twitpic.com/3zhjtp

THIRD PERIOD: Pens/Rangers, Wheels falling off Source: The Pensblog
It started off well. … More here

Baby Penguins Banter: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Depleted by Pittsburgh Injuries Source: Bleacher Report
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have now played over 65 percent of their season, having 57 games under their belts in an 80-game American Hockey League season. But recently, the Penguins’ grip on first place in the East Division has become less than secure. Not only are the Penguins now just eight points in front of the defending Calder Cup Champion Hershey Bears, their top seven scorers have been summoned to Pittsburgh due to a rash of injuries with their NHL affiliate … See the article here

SECOND PERIOD: Pens/Rangers, Tied 2-2 Source: The Pensblog
Cy running wild up in NYC. … Continue reading here

Penguins and Mario Lemieux Sound Off on Islanders and NHL Source: Bleacher Report
Two days after the circus act on Long Island between the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins concluded, Penguin owner and NHL Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux sounded off on the Islanders and the NHL for the way the game and the fallout was handled. “The NHL had a chance to send a clear and strong message that those kinds of actions are unacceptable and embarrassing to the sport. It failed,” said Lemieux in a statement … Link

Penguins at Rangers – 02-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME l1wZ05sD6yw -Hey, guess where we are: -No not quite: EN reader Damon Athens is on hand and sent in a few warm up shots: (Notice the Andy Bathgate No. 9 … … See the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” I’m aware of the rules and stuff like that, but at that moment, you’re not thinking about what the [repercussions] are .” – Eric Godard on his 10-game suspension. -Eric Tangradi isn’t sure how serious his head injury is . … … Continue reading here


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Mario Lemieux responds to Isles/Pens fallout with strong words (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Organizations releasing statements disagreeing with a suspension handed out by the NHL is not an uncommon… … Follow this link

Lemieux bashes NHL for brawl aftermath (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins owner Mario Lemieux says the NHL failed in its punishment of the New York Islanders following a fight-filled game between the teams. Lemieux, who had a Hockey Hall of Fame playing career with the Penguins, issued a statement Sunday in which he bashed the league's handling of the aftermath of Friday night's 9-3 Islanders victory in which there were 346 penalty minutes,… … Visit link

Gameday 58 – Rangers Source: The Pensblog
3:00 PM Madison Square Garden Pens just can't seem to get away from playing teams where there's some bad blood. Last meeting: Pens won 4-3 in a shootout on February 1st. … Read the rest here

Mario Lemieux questions direction of NHL (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Mario Lemieux is concerned about the direction of the NHL. … See the article here

Lemieux blasts league and NHL in powerful statement Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Statement released by Pens owner and hockey hall of famer Mario Lemieux: Hockey is a tough, physical game, and it always should be. But what happened Friday night on Long Island wasnt hockey. It was a travesty. … Read more here

Lemieux questions if he wants to be remain part of NHL. Source: Chipped Ice
Penguins majority co-owner Mario Lemieux released this statement on the team web site today regarding NHL disciplinary action against the New York Islanders — pay special attention to the last line: Hockey is a tough, physical game, and it always should be. … See the article here

Mario Lemieux Buries The NHL In A Statement About Friday Night’s Travesty Source: The Pensblog
Oh, man, the fallout goes on. Mario just blistered the NHL in a statement on Pens.com “Hockey is a tough, physical game, and it always should be. … The rest is here

Statement from Pittsburgh Penguins Co-Owner and Hockey Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux Source: penguins.nhl.com
“Hockey is a tough, physical game, and it always should be. But what happened Friday night on Long Island wasn’t hockey. It was a travesty. … See more here

Penguins preparing statement from ownership on NHL disciplinary action. Source: Chipped Ice
Well, dear readers, this weekend trip to New York, already astonishingly for so many reasons, will apparently get even more shocking later today. Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said the team is preparing a statement to be issued in response to the NHL’s disciplinary action taken against the New York Islanders. … Read the rest here

AHL Gameday 55 – Hershey Bears Source: The Pensblog
3:05 PM Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain Could be a scary tonight today from Northeast, PA as the Bears come to town for the first time since the December 30th Pittsburgh debacle. Only this time, the Pens don't have their full team loaded up as their top 7 scorers are called up to the NHL … Excerpt from

Lemieux: NHL failed with suspensions – 02-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
Mario Lemieux doesn’t often speak publically. Today he cleared his throat on the aftermath of Friday’s fight-filled game with the Islanders he ripped the league something fierece. Through a statement released by the team, Lemieux said: Hockey is a tough, physical game, and it always should be. … Follow this link

What Bleacher Report Has Done To Paul Steigerwald Is Unfair Source: The Pensblog
Blasting Bleacher Report is one of the most redundant things you can do on the Internet. There are some very good writers over there; don't get us wrong … Read more

The Morning Skate: 2/13 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. The PensBlog has been nice enough to let me share the Morning Skate with you . You can follow us on Twitter @RLDhockey ! Enjoy! The Morning After: Yesterday’s scores: Kings 4, Capitals 1 Senators 5, Oilers 3 Canadiens 3, Maple Leafs 0 Lightning 4, Hurricanes 3 (OT) Predators 5, Avalanche 3 Coyotes 3, Blackhawks 2 (SO) Wild 3, Blues 1 Canucks 4, Flames 2 Predictions record: 5-3 My 3 stars of the night: 1. … The rest is here

About the Rangers – 02-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Rangers. When and where: 3 p.m, Madison Square Garden. TV: FSN Pittsburgh, MSG, NHL Network (United States), RDS … Read more

Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Islanders Fined: Did the NHL Get It Right? Source: Bleacher Report
David Amber, the host of NHL Network, broke the news of the disciplinary action coming from the New York Islanders ‘ 9-3 defeat of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night which included a 10-game suspension for Pens’ Eric Godard, a $100,000 fine on the Isles team along with Matt Martin receiving four games and Trevor Gillies receiving nine. The news was met with mixed emotions from the fans on Twitter. Many Isles fans thought the NHL was too kind to Pittsburgh while Pens fans thought the NHL should have suspended more Isles players and for a longer amount of time. … Read more here


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Penguins Cup Chronicles: Jim Paek Source: Tribune-Review
During the Washington series in the 1990-91 playoffs, injuries to Paul Coffey, Ulf Samuelsson and Peter Taglianetti forced rookie defenseman Jim Paek into the lineup. … More

Rossi: This reporter knows Crosby’s pain Source: Tribune-Review
Leaving Pittsburgh to hang out with his parents at an undisclosed warm-weather location couldn’t keep Penguins center Sidney Crosby from thinking about his brain working right. … Visit link

Baby Pens deal with ever-changing roster Source: Tribune-Review
Since Feb. 1, nearly every Baby Pens forward who could possibly be called up to the NHL has been. … Read the rest here

Penguins learn to hail taxis in Big Apple Source: Tribune-Review
An outdoor practice at a Central Park rink intended to lift the Penguins spirits Saturday also forced players to master Manhattan’s toughest task: hailing a cab. … The rest is here

Bylsma told Godard, other Penguins not to leave bench Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said Saturday he instructed players, including enforcer Eric Godard, not to leave the bench Friday night to engage New York Islanders players during a scrum-filled third period of a 9-3 loss at Nassau Coliseum. … Read the rest here

Depleted Penguins could go down fighting Source: Tribune-Review
By general manager Ray Shero’s design, the Penguins represent both what’s beautiful and beastly about the NHL. … See the article here

Suspensions, fine handed down to Penguins, Islanders Source: Post Gazette
NEW YORK — The NHL has issued punishments for offenses committed during the Penguins’ 9-3 loss to the New York Islanders Friday night at Nassau Coliseum. … More here

Tale of the Tape: Schnell vs. Gallant Source: The Pensblog
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Bridgeport Ryan Schnell Brett Gallant Fight Card: 4 AHL, 6 ECHL 2 AHL, 14 ECHL FINAL VERDICT: Schnell win by TKO … Read more

Penguins’ Godard suspended 10 games Source: Post Gazette
NEW YORK — Eric Godard said he understood the consequences. … Visit link

Orpik’s Debut. WB/S PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
Tough night for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at home against the Adirondack Phantoms. Michael Leighton was a formidable opponent once again, this time shutting the lowly-offensive Pens out in front of a decently sized crowd. … The rest is here

NHL comes down hard on Gillies, Godard (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL suspended New York Islanders forwards Trevor Gillies for nine games and Matt Martin for four while slapping the club with a US$100,000 fine late Saturday night for their actions in a fight-filled win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. … Read this article

Gillies given 9-game ban, Islanders fined $100,000 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL suspended New York Islanders forwards Trevor Gillies for nine games, Matt Martin for four and handed the club a $100,000 fine late Saturday night for their actions in a fight-filled win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Only enforcer Eric Godard was punished on the Penguins side by the league as he received an automatic 10-game suspension for leaving the bench Friday night to join a… … Read the rest here

NHL Announces Disciplinary Action against Islanders and Penguins Source: penguins.nhl.com
TORONTO (February 12, 2011) — The National Hockey League announced today a series of disciplinary actions against the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins resulting from NHL Game #823, Feb. 11. … Visit link

NHL suspends three, fines Islanders $100K for brawl (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
After last night's edition of “Friday Night Fights” on Long Island between the Islanders and… … Excerpt from

Source: Pens, Lightning among teams interested in Jarkko Ruutu Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens have renewed interest in Ruutu GM Ray Shero tried to re-acquire Jarkko Ruutu prior to the March 2009 trade deadline and two years later, the Penguins have renewed interest in the Ottawa Senators winger, sources tell Inside Pittsburgh Sports. Ruutu who was believed to have been on the Penguins target list prior to the … Read more

On the Penguins: Bring back Kovalev? Source: Post Gazette
Ten days ago, all indications were that general manager Ray Shero would be facing a difficult decision as the NHL trade deadline, set for 3 p.m. … Follow this link

Penguins Noteobook: Tangradi isn’t sure about severity of injury Source: Post Gazette
NEW YORK — He did not, Eric Tangradi said Saturday, have any kind of history with Trevor Gillies of the New York Islanders. Not until Friday night, anyway … Read more

League strikes down on Islanders with 100k fine Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The NHL has struck down on New York Islanders but was it hard enough? Trevor Gillies has been suspended 9 gms for his antics in Friday’s game and Matt Martin has been suspended 4 games for his near sucker punch to Maxime Talbot. … Read the rest here

Gillies gets 9 games, Martin gets 4, NYI gets 100K fine Source: The Pensblog
Maybe the biggest question is, where will the Islanders get $100,000? … Link

Scouts Watch: Pens have scouted slumping Av’s frequently this week Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins face the Colorado Avalanche this coming Wednesday night in Denver and Penguins scouts were frequent visitors of Av’s game this week, including Friday and Saturday night as Peter Forsberg made his return to the NHL. The Penguins were in attendance for last night’s Blue Jackets – Avalanche game in Columbus and again … Read more

Suspensions, fines handed down to Penguins, Islanders – 02-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
From the Post-Gazette’s Dave Molinari : The NHL has issued punishments for offenses committed during the Penguins’ 9-3 loss to the New York Islanders Friday night at Nassau Coliseum. Penguins winger Eric Godard received an automatic 10-game suspension for leaving the bench during an altercation, but league officials opted against enfo … … Follow this link

Godard receives automatic 10 game suspension; Bylsma not suspended Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Enforcer Eric Godard has been officially suspended by the National Hockey League for 10 games. … See the article here

Trade Deadline Buzz: Kovalev playing well of late Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Word inside league circles is that the Penguins brass believes the “skill” is still there for 37 year old winger Alexei Kovalev. Will that lead to the Penguins taking a chance on Kovalev like they did with Billy Guerin two trade deadlines ago? Indications are GM Bryan Murray quickly contacted Penguins GM Ray Shero upon … Link

Free Bylsma, Additional Discipline News Source: The Pensblog
No news yet on any additional suspensions, but Empty Netters reports that “Trevor Gillies, Zenon Konopka and Matt Martin are scheduled to have disciplinary hearing with NHL officials in Buffalo tonight.” Apparently Michael Haley will get nothing additional. Edit: He's already been given a one game suspension for receiving three major penalties in one game. Thanks cblog … Read more here

Video: Pens Skate in Central Park Source: penguins.nhl.com
In preparation for their game against the Rangers on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Penguins practice in Central Park. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-08-2011

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

Kunitz out for tonight’s game due to lower body injury Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Injuries keep piling up for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins will be without top centers Sidney Crosby (out indefinitely) and Evgeni Malkin (knee, out for season) tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets and now the team will also be without their top goal scoring winger in Chris Kunitz. … Go here to read the rest

Sidney Crosby injury watch enters anonymous innuendo hell (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh hockey media is going to be busy playing rumor control for the next several weeks, or until… … Read more


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Crosby halts exercises until he’s symptom free Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Although the Penguins remain hopeful that Sidney Crosby will return at somepoint this season he and there’s still time where he should be able to return, the possibility of Sidney Crosby missing the rest of the season is not that far fetched as things are not progressing for the Penguins captain. Crosby who began very … Read more here

Blue Jackets at Penguins – 02-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME-Greetings from: -It’s a brutally cold but clear day here in Pittsburgh. Wind, wind and wind. It’s just rough out there … Read the rest here

AHL Gameday 52 – Manitoba Moose Source: The Pensblog
7:05 PM Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain The Pens are back at home after a fulfilling shutout victory at Boardwalk Hall over the Albany Devils, with half of their regular line-up on recall. Nick Petersen and Ben Street showed some uncanny chemistry after being called up together from Wheeling, as Petersen set Street up for two goals last night … View post

Ice Breakers: Who scores the most opening goals in the NHL? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Vancouver Canucks are 29-1-6 when scoring the first goal ; which, conversely, means they're 6-9-3 when… … Link

Gameday 55 – Blue Jackets Source: The Pensblog
7:00 pm CONSOL Energy Center TV: FSN Things are certainly different from the last time the Penguins played Columbus. We're in Pittsburgh for starters. Sidney Crosby is out … See more here

AHL Call-ups Helping Keep Pens in Eastern Race Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dustin Jeffrey never will be Sidney Crosby, but he can mimic him for at least a little while. Eric Tangradi can’t be Evgeni Malkin on his best day, but at 6-foot-4 and 221 pounds he does have the size to fill a power forward role for the Pittsburgh Penguins for now. This is how the Penguins are going to have to roll for the next couple of weeks as GM Ray Shero works to find a team willing to trade with him in light of the season-ending knee injury to Malkin and Crosby’s concussion. … Read more

Twenty Years Later: Jets 6, Penguins 2 – 02-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. … See more here

Video: Starkist Shootout: Episode 6 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Southpointe Pee Wee 2 takes on the North Pittsburgh Pee Wee 4 in the Starkist shootout. Originally aired on February 8, 2011. … To see video click here

Puck Headlines: Pens/Caps ratings down; slew-foot on Ballard? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in… … More here

Tuesdays With Stoosh: 2. 8 Source: The Pensblog
Friday night. Pens and Sabres on FSN. … Read more

Playlist: "Great" songs for Gretzky’s 50th birthday (Associated Content) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hockey has been on my mind a lot lately, in spite of the fact that Sydney Crosby has been sidelined for a few games. There are still many talented players skating in the NHL this year, though they are perhaps not as well-known as the star of the Pittsburgh Penguins. … Link

Post-Morning Skate: Lovejoy back in lineup; Tangradi to sit? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Morning Skate Report PITTSBURGH — Here are some post-morning skate notes from Consol: — Defenseman Ben Lovejoy is expected to return to the lineup for the first time since the All-Star break. After appearing in the final three games before the break, Lovejoy has been a healthy scratch for the past four games … Continued here

Listen To Puck Daddy Radio for Ken Campbell, Pens minus Sid talk (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It's a Tuesday edition of Puck Daddy Radio, and we're chatting about the following and much more: •… … Read more here

@pghpenguins: #Pens Paul Martin is fired up at the morning skate at CONSOL Energy Center – http://twitpic.com/3xr9ia

Empty Netter Assists – 02-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Keep your Bill Guerin (above) jersey in mothballs (PG+). -Brad Thiessen made 21 saves for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 4-0 shutout of the Albany Devils. Ben Street had two goals for the Penguins while teammates Nick Petersen and Geoff Walker reach reco … … Read more here

Video: Game-Day: Coach Bylsma (2/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets … See this video

Video: Game-Day: Jordan Staal (2/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets … Click here to view video

Video: Game-Day: Dustin Jeffrey (2/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dustin Jeffrey talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. … View video here

Video: Game-Day: Deryk Engelland (2/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Deryk Engelland talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. … Video here

CONSOL Energy Center Named Best New Concert Venue At 22nd Annual POLLSTAR Concert Industry Awards Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh’s CONSOL Energy Center was named the nation’s Best New Major Concert Venue for 2010 at the 22nd annual POLLSTAR Concert Industry Awards in Los Angeles. POLLSTAR has been the concert industry’s leading business… … More

Blue Jackets @ Pens Morning Skate News & Notes Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Columbus Blue Jackets (25-22-5, 55pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (34-16-4, 72pts) PITTSBURGH — The Penguins host the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight for a stretch of four games in six days, including back-to-back games Thursday and Friday night. Captain Sidney Crosby will miss his 14th straight game tonight … Read this article

Pittsburgh Penguins and the American Red Cross To Hold Blood Drive on Sunday, Feb. 27 Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins and American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Sunday, February 27 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at CONSOL Energy Center. ; ; The Score One for Life Blood Drive has been a Penguins’ commitment to the local community since 1992. ; Penguins’ drives have yielded over 10,000 registered donors, whose blood donations have helped up to 30,000 patients in need … Link

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Columbus Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:53 AM: Pens pics that don’t disappoint. Coach Bylsma (left); Michalek (right) Godard, Lovejoy, Tangradi (left); Goligoski (right) Martin (left); Dupuis (right) Staal (left); Fleury (right) 10:34 AM: Pens are on the ice and no apparent changes to the line combinations: Kunitz-Jeffrey-Dupuis Cooke-Staal-Kennedy Rupp-Talbot-Conner Wallace-Adams-Tangradi/Godard 10:04 AM: The Pens are gearing up for their 10:30 a.m … Read more

The Morning Skate: 2/8 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. The PensBlog has been nice enough to let me share the Morning Skate with you . You can follow us on Twitter @RLDhockey ! Enjoy! The Morning After: Yesterday’s scores: Maple Leafs 5, Thrashers 4 Red Wings 3, Rangers 2 Oilers 4, Predators 0 Flames 3, Blackhawks 1 Coyotes 3, Avalanche 0 Canucks 4, Senators 2 Predictions record: 4-2 My 3 stars of the night: 1. … See the rest here

Aguilera invited to sing anthem at AHL game Source: The Pensblog
This post should be in the Wilkes-Blog section, but Eric P. is too busy cutting Dustin Jeffrey pictures out of Tiger Beat magazine. … See more here

Pensblog Recall: Columbus Invasion Source: The Pensblog
Back in December the Pittsburgh Penguins were riding high. They were in the middle of a long winning streak and Sidney Crosby was scoring points at a godlike level … The rest is here

Penguins mum on Capitals coach Boudreau’s criticism Source: Tribune-Review
Left wing Matt Cooke was just one of a few Penguins name-dropped by Bruce Boudreau on Sunday after the Capitals’ 3-0 win, which included a controversial late-game collision between Cooke and Capitals star left wing Alex Ovechkin. … View post

Pens’ GM Shero dismisses Crosby reports Source: Tribune-Review
Multiple sources said over the weekend that Sidney Crosby would not resume normal exercise activity for seven to 10 days. … Follow this link

For Penguins’ Trangradi, it’s training camp all over again Source: Post Gazette
Everything about Eric Tangradi’s game said he was ready for the NHL when the Penguins summoned him from their minor league team in Wilkes-Barre last week. After all, he’s big and strong, skates well, competes hard and has pretty fair hands … Read more here

About the Blue Jackets – 02-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Blue Jackets. When and where: 7 p.m. Consol Energy Center. … Link

Penguins, city discuss redevelopment Source: Post Gazette
Even as the fate of the Civic Arena hangs in the balance, the Penguins are taking the first tentative steps in planning for the redevelopment to replace it. … Excerpt from

Penguins Notebook: Blue Jackets will be buzzing Source: Post Gazette
There will be 1,230 regular-season games played in the NHL this season. It’s hard to believe any will be quite like No. 384 … Read more here

And this video wins the day Source: The Pensblog
kudos to @leannetrof for this vid. Goodnight … Go here to read the rest

Two-Way Street. WB/S PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
The boys are back. The WB/S Penguins shutout the Albany Devils tonight, thanks to the return of number one goaltender Brad Thiessen. They won the game without Dustin Jeffrey, Eric Tangradi, and Tim Wallace – arguably their top three forwards – up in Pittsburgh. … Follow this link

Evgeni Malkin’s Season Over:10 Potential Replacements for the Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
There is no denying that the recent injury to Evgeni Malkin is a huge blow to the championship hopes of the Pittsburgh Penguins. … See the rest here

Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
WHEN: Feb. 8, 2010 – 7:00 pm WHERE: CONSOL Energy Center WATCH: FSN LISTEN: Pens HD Radio, 105.9 FM SCOUTING REPORT When the Penguins and the Blue Jackets last faced off on Dec … Continued here

Video: Special Penguins Visit & Clinic (2/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dustin Jeffrey and Eric Tangradi make a surprise visit to the girls South Hills Amateur Hockey U19 Team. The duo practice drills with the team. … Video here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-22-2011

Saturday, January 22nd, 2011


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Gameday 49 – Hurricanes 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 : Canes Country What they are saying about the Hurricanes : Carolina is 0-1-1 in the two previous meetings against Pittsburgh this season. The team lost 3-0 at home on October 30, and lost in a shootout, 5-4 in Pittsburgh on November 19. Even though Pittsburgh is without Crosby and Malkin, the Hurricanes can not afford to take this game lightly. … Follow this link

Hurricanes at Penguins – 01-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME l1wZ05sD6yw Greetings from an icy Pittsburgh. It’s in the teens and there’s a lot of this stuff around: -Lots of Steelers spirit around too … Continued here

AHL Gameday 44 – Albany Devils Source: The Pensblog
7:05 PM Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHL Live 102.3 The Mountain Tonight's home game is sold out. Zero tickets are left at the box office. … Read more here

SI.com: Letang is most improved player in NHL Source: The Pensblog
“Blue Line Special — The most improved player in the league is Kris Letang, who has filled two big voids for the Penguins.” Click here for the article. Thanks to @pens5871 for the link … Visit link

Flyers playoff hero Leighton back in minors (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PHILADELPHIA – Michael Leighton wore an orange-and-black uniform, crouched in goal under the Philadelphia Flyers' 2009-10 Eastern Conference championship banner and heard 18,000 fans cheering for him in the NHL arena. … Read the rest here

Boudreau: The Capitals Kid Steckel About The Crosby Hit Source: The Pensblog
Thanks to @hockeyfan200 on Twitter for bringing this to our attention. … View post

@pghpenguins: Jordan Staal works the net-front presence on the #Pens PP at the morning skate – http://twitpic.com/3sedte

Another Site To Waste Your Time On Source: The Pensblog
If you could bet on things like websites that are going to get huge, we would bet on this site. … More

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 5, Devils 3 – 01-22-11 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. … Read more

Game 49: Pens – Canes Morning Skate Updates: No changes on lines Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Hurricanes (23-18-6-52pts) @ Penguins (29-15-4-62pts) The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at the Consol Energy Center in game 49 of the season. Pittsburgh has two games remaining before the all star break … Read more here

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Carolina Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens’ lines at 10:35 AM…. 11:40 AM: At the end of head coach Dan Bylsma’s media conference, Mike Lange asked his thoughts about the Steelers-Jets AFC Championship Game on Sunday. … Follow this link

About the Hurricanes – 01-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Hurricanes. When and where: 7 p.m., Consol Energy Center. TV: FSN Pittsburgh, Fox Sports Carolina. … Excerpt from

Mike Komisarek may have smacked a bitch up Source: The Pensblog
TMZ is in your mouth with this story that even TSN hasn't reported yet. They are saying Mike Komisarek punched a female that got out of line. … Read more

Leighton. WB/S PENS LOSE. [VIDEO] Source: The Pensblog
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are still the best team in the AHL statistically, and second best in all of North American pro hockey. (The Philadelphia Flyers are first) … More here

Despite scoring lull, Talbot helping Penguins in other areas Source: Tribune-Review
Center Max Talbot hasn’t scored a goal since Nov. 29 and has gone 13 games without an assist … The rest is here

Penguins look for scoring punch with Crosby, Malkin out Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins will be playing without their best two players, Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby, for the second straight game. … Excerpt from

NFL taking page out of Pens’ book Source: The Pensblog
The NFL is taking a page out of the Penguins' book and setting up a large screen and/or multiple HDTVs outside the stadium in Dallas for the Super Bowl. They will be charging $200 to stand in the “party plaza” and watch the game, and there will be concessions provided, which means these people won't escape unrealistic prices for a hot dog and beer. Wasn 't Voceilli's or Domino's selling $5 whole pizzas outside the Civic Arena during the playoffs? Great deal. This is all part of a plan for Jerry Jones to set some attendance record that he can put on his tombstone. If the Party Plaza ticket includes being one of those people near the stage during the halftime show, then this isn't a bad deal if people are really into themselves and want to look up Fergie's skirt. The screen outside Civic Arena was glorious. A fair amount of people would've paid something like $10 to be there. But it would've been impossible on the Pens' part to cordon it off from jobbers sneaking in. It would've turned into a nightmare as Wristband Police would be walking around checking out everybody's shit. … More

Second Game of Friday’s PIHL Outdoor Classic Doubleheader a Thrill Despite the Chill Source: penguins.nhl.com
It was bone-chilling cold on Friday, as temperatures dipped further into single digits as the night wore on. But despite the frigid weather, North Allegheny and Seneca Valley put on an exciting display of fast-paced, back-and-forth hockey in the second contest of Friday’s PIHL Outdoor Charity Series doubleheader at North Park … Visit link

Ziggy’s Legacy Lives On Through Outdoor Charity Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
When Dave “Ziggy” Zeigler was diagnosed with brain cancer last summer, the Westmont Hilltop hockey team knew they had to help. … Continued here

Penguins Notebook: Malkin also battles sinus infection Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins aren’t expected to get any injured players back in time for their home game tonight against Carolina, but there have been some developments. All-Star forward Evgeni Malkin missed the 2-0 loss Thursday at New Jersey because of recurring soreness in his left knee, but that is not the only reason he wasn’t at practice Friday at Consol Energy Center. … Read the rest here

Video: Game-Day: Jordan Staal (1/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … Click here to view video

Video: Game-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (1/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … Click here to view video

Video: Game-Day: Pascal Dupuis (1/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … Click here to view video

Video: Game-Day: Mark Letestu (1/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mark Letestu talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … Video here

Video: Game-Day : Matt Cooke (1/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Cooke talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … View video here

Penguins’ Talbot misses Crosby, Malkin, struggles to score Source: Post Gazette
Penguins forwards Max Talbot and Sidney Crosby celebrated a decade of friendship last summer, stretching to when they were teenagers. Talbot also counts Evgeni Malkin among his closer friends on the team because the two were road roommates when the Russian forward was a rookie and struggling with English and North American culture. … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dan Bylsma speaks: 93832 -Dustin Jeffrey speaks: 93830 -John Curry made 12 saves for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 4-2 loss to the Adirondack Phantoms . -This game was played in front of 18,056 souls at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia . … Excerpt from

At this point, Kennedy not a priority for Pens on the extension front Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Is Penguins GM Ray Shero done on the extension front until after the trade deadline? Shero has locked up defenseman Deryk Engelland and forward Mark Letestu to extensions this month but the Penguins have yet to have “any” discussions with the agent for one of their key role players who could get too expensive … The rest is here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Game Against The Devils Showed Life Without Sid Or Geno Source: Bleacher Report
For the first time since Mario Lemieux graced the ice as an NHL player, the Penguins were missing both their star players on January 20 th against the devils, giving a glimpse into what life had been like if Geno and Sid had never slipped on a black and gold jersey. The game against the Devils looked to be as perfect a time possible for both stars to be injured … See more here

Penguins vs. Hurricanes Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
Author: Michelle Crechiolo … See more here

THE DUFF: "Healthy" Line Combinations? Source: The Pensblog
Every so often, The Duff will come up with a post. Here's one: Given all the injuries this year, we have yet to see the Pens full potential… This could be a good thing, giving them a chance to peak at the right time… … Read more here

Benz: Assessing how Tomlin and his players view Jets QB Mark Sanchez Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
By Tim Benz Mike Tomlin is renowned for his ability to say nothing while saying something. He is the king of the non-sound bite sound bite. He is the anti-Rex Ryan … Continued here

Video: Game-Day: Dan Bylsma (1/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … To see video click here

PENSBLOG GUARDIAN PROJECT: The Unemployed 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. … Read this article

Staal Growing Into Team Leader Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins entered uncharted territory on Thursday in New Jersey, with their two star players, Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, both being out of the lineup for the first time in 437 consecutive games. … See the rest here

Sidney Crosby and the NHL: Has the Honeymoon Stage Come to an End? Source: Bleacher Report
There was a recent report that Sidney Crosby would boycott the NHL All-Star Game at the end of the month to show his displeasure with the NHL on their handling of the two hits that contributed to the concussion that has kept him out of the lineup for over two weeks. Crosby has vehemently denied the reports that he’s angry and will boycott and said he will be there if he’s healthy enough. I believe him when he says that he won’tboycott. Crosby takes his role as ambassador for the game very seriously and wouldn’t miss out on an opportunity to help grow the game. … The rest is here

Latest update on Malkin whose expected to miss his 2nd straight game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Practice Update Evgeni Malkin is expected to miss his second straight game tomorrow night against the Carolina Hurricanes but mostly due to a sinus infection he is dealing with. … See more here

AHL Gameday 43 – Adirondack Phantoms Source: The Pensblog
7:00 PM Wells Fargo Center NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: CSN Philadelphia (Comcast SportsNetwork) 102.3 The Mountain The second of three “big” games will commence tonight as WB/S goes against the Phantoms in front of a hostile Philadelphia crowd. The first was a game inside Pittsburgh's CONSOL Energy Center, where the Pens fell 1-0 to the Hershey Bears. The final will take place in Atlantic City, on Feburary 7th against the Albany Devils. … Follow this link

Neither Crosby Nor Malkin Back On The Ice Today Source: The Pensblog
This is pretty much a non-story. From the Pens website : Practice is underway for Pittsburgh … View post

Practice Notes: Crosby and Malkin not practicing Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Friday Practice Notes A quick turnaround for the Pens who are back on ice this afternoon at the Consol Energy Center after last night’s 2-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils. The Penguins host the Carolina Hurricanes at home tomorrow night. Carolina (23-18-6, 52pts) is two points out of the 8th seed in … More

Stunning Numbers: The road warriors and worriers in the NHL (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Stunning Numbers is an occasional look at stats and figures from around the NHL. … Excerpt from

Penguins Report: 1/21/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma gave updates on Crosby, Malkin and Godard (1:45 PM)… 2:22 PM: Coachspeak with Dan Bylsma.. … The rest is here

Time after time – 01-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
First off, let us apologize for titling a blog post with the name of a Cyndi Lauper song. We were out of ideas. Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur (above) recorded his eighth career shutout against the Penguins last night. … More here


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PENSBLOG GUARDIAN PROJECT: Mr. Entitlement 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., we've decided to correct some of the Guardian Project's mistakes. If you have any ideas for any other Pensblog Guardian characters, leave it in the comments. … Continue reading here

CONTEST: Tournament of Banners Source: The Pensblog
We're getting tired of seeing the same banner at the top of the site. Stephen S. has more stuff on his plate than Bruce Boudreau right now, so we're turning to readers … More here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-21-10 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . … View post

Johnson makes first start for Penguins since Jan. 6 Source: Tribune-Review
Goalie Brent Johnson made his first start Thursday night at New Jersey since Jan. 6, when he dropped a 2-1 shootout decision at Montreal. … View post

Penguins shut out in loss to Devils Source: Tribune-Review
Playing without Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, the Penguins lost to New Jersey 2-0, ending their three-game win streak. … More

Thursday’s Three Stars: Zeros for Bryz, Marty; Richards’ big night (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Ilya Bryzgalov, Phoenix Coyotes The Coyotes keeper made 36 saves for his 19th career shutout in… … See the article here

Jordan White’s whirlwind stint as an emergency backup in the NHL (The Vancouver Sun) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jordan White will read this today and still he won't believe it. It'll probably be the weekend before the UBC Thunderbirds goalie fully comprehends his whirlwind 12 hours on Thursday. … Read this article

Billy G on Coaching: "I Hope it’s a Possibility" Source: The Pensblog
Bill Guerin, who has been following the Pens AHL team around all season long, finally made an appearance. He made himself present behind the WB/S bench as it was noted earlier, but there was no clear cut reason to why. Remember when John LeClair's only need for existence on the team was to teach Ryan Malone the ins-and-outs of being a power forward? … Follow this link

NHL Roundup: A look at Thursday’s games (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
The New Jersey Devils certainly didn't look like the team with the worst record in the NHL, though playing a Pittsburgh Penguins squad missing its two biggest stars probably helped. … See the rest here

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEWARK, N.J. … More here

Video: Off-Day: Jordan Staal (1/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters following practice at CONSOL Energy Center. … Video here

Video: Off-Day: Dan Bylsma (1/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to reporters following practice at CONSOL Energy Center. … Video here

Video: Off-Day: Mark Letestu (1/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mark Letestu talks to reporters following practice at CONSOL Energy Center. … View video

Video: Off-Day: Dustin Jeffrey (1/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dustin Jeffrey talks to reporters following practice at CONSOL Energy Center. … Watch here

Video: Off-Day: Paul Martin (1/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin talks to reporters following practice at CONSOL Energy Center. … Click here to view video

Without Crosby or Malkin, Penguins fall to Devils Source: Post Gazette
NEWARK, N.J. — Maybe Jacques Lemaire had a point … Link

Penguins Notebook: Crosby unlikely to play before All-Star break Source: Post Gazette
NEWARK, N.J. — The Penguins have not announced that Sidney Crosby, who has missed seven consecutive games because of a concussion, will not play again until after the NHL All-Star break. … See more here

Gretzky: NHL taking right approach to head shots (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Wayne Gretzky says the NHL has done a good job of tackling the head-shot issue. … More here

Brodeur has 23 saves, blanks depleted Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEWARK, N.J. – For the first time all season, Martin Brodeur and the New Jersey Devils are playing like the team that was a perennial Stanley Cup contender. … Go here to read the rest

Brodeur has 23 saves to shut out depleted Penguins (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
For the first time all season, Martin Brodeur and the New Jersey Devils are playing like the team that was a perennial Stanley Cup contender. … See the rest here

Gretzky backs NHL’s handling of head shots (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Wayne Gretzky says the NHL has done a good job of tackling the head shot issue. … See more here

Aftermath: Devils 2, Penguins 0 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Author: Michelle Crechiolo ; ; ; … See the article here

Devils defeat Penguins, 2-0 Source: Post Gazette
NEWARK, N.J.– New Jersey ended the Penguins’ three-game winning streak by beating them, 2-0, at the Prudential Center tonight. … Read more here

Hopefully not an omen for Sunday, Pens lose 2-0 Source: The Pensblog
This picture is pretty much the only good thing to come from this game. Pens line combinations had probably 4 minutes to work on their chemistry before this. That winning streak in November/December helps … Read more

THIRD PERIOD THREAD: Devils lead 2-0 Source: The Pensblog
Least entertaining game of all time. Marty Brodeur is putting on a show … More here

Ike Taylor on his area of the field: “I’ve got my own block” Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Defending A Territory Jets star Darrelle Revis is recognized as the NFL’s top cornerback, and his area on the field is known as Revis Island. It’s where normally productive wideouts get stranded, as the fourth-year pro’s tight coverage shuts them down. … See the article here

SECOND PERIOD THREAD: Pens/Devils, vomit Source: The Pensblog
Could not have been worse. … Read the rest here

Penguins without Crosby, Malkin vs. Devils (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEWARK, N.J. – Star centres Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin missed the Pittsburgh Penguins' game against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night. … Continue reading here

Penguins play without Crosby, Malkin vs. Devils (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Star centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin missed the Pittsburgh Penguins' game against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night. It marked the first time since the 2006-07 season, Malkin's rookie year, that both All-Stars have been absent from the lineup for the same game. … Link

Video: GNC Shootout Showdown – Battle Two Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch great shootout moments go head-2-head in this new video voting tournament presented by GNC … See video here

Penguins-Devils In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
0:00: That’s game. The Devils shut out the Pens by a score of 2-0. The NHL’s all-time leader in shutouts gets the 114th of his career … View post

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PensHead Daily Links 12-16-2010

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

Boudreau gets earful from mom about HBO language (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau was caught cursing up a storm by HBO’s cameras – just like New York Jets coach Rex Ryan was. … The rest is here

WVU talks exclusively about winning while Pitt doesn’t in Haywood’s introductory PC Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITT INTRODUCES HAYWOOD; WVU EYES NATIONAL CONTENDER STATUS Did we see two different agenda’s being put in place by West Virginia and Pittsburgh today? At the end of the day results matter, “West Virginia Athletic director Oliver Luck said in his press conference today on the decision of getting rid of Bill Stewart as … Read this article

Puck Headlines: Significant injury updates; Capitals face ‘24/7′ selves (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in… … The rest is here

HBO 24/7 Penguins/Capitals: Top 10 Highlights of the Series Premiere Source: Bleacher Report
When the news first broke that HBO would be doing a behind the scenes show on the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals, many fans eagerly awaited a closer look at the sport they love. On Wednesday night the series premiere of 24/7 Penguins/Capitals debuted and it was a pretty eye-opening experience. For the people that are close to the game it might have been much ado about nothing, but for the rest of us the show gave us amazing insights that we would never find anywhere else. Personally, I have been a fan of this game for a long, long time and I have never seen another program provide the kind of access that HBO has. I saw more behind the scenes footage in one hour-long episode than years of hockey shows. Here I provide the top 10 highlights from episode one.. … More

Video: 24/7 Pens/Caps: Deryk Engelland Source: penguins.nhl.com
HBO 24/7 Pens/Caps: Road to the NHL Winter Classic. … See video here

Alumni Game Rosters Source: The Pensblog
The Penguins website announced the rosters for the Pens/Caps alumni game set to take place on December 31st. … Read this article

Alumni game rosters announced – 12-16-10 Source: Empty Netters
The rosters for the Dec. 31 alumni game at Heinz Field leading up to the Winter Classic were unveiled: Penguins: Mario Lemieux, Bryan Trottier, Paul Coffey, Ron Francis, Larry Murphy (right), Bill Guerin, Gary Roberts, Phil Bourque, Rob Brown, Rod Buskas, Jay Caufield, Bob Errey, Dave Hannan, Francois Leroux, Troy Loney, Greg Malone, Gilles Meloche, Craig Simpson, Frank … … Go here to read the rest

Pens to feature star studded lineup for Winter Classic alumni game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux will return to the ice this time in the unique and majestic setting of the Winter Classic rink at Heinz Field as the Pittsburgh Penguins alumni team takes on Peter Bondra and the Washington Capitals alumni Friday, Dec. 31 at 9:30 a.m. … View post

Twenty Years Later: Penguins 4, Red Wings 1 – 12-16-10 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 … … Read more here

Lemieux, Bondra Lead Rosters for Winter Classic Alumni Game at Heinz Field Source: penguins.nhl.com
Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux will return to the ice – this time in the unique and majestic setting of the Winter Classic rink at Heinz Field – as the Pittsburgh Penguins alumni team takes on Peter Bondra and the Washington Capitals alum… … Link

Premiere Episode of HBO’s ’24-7′ Series Showcases Camaraderie Among Pens Source: penguins.nhl.com
In normal circumstances, most people only know the Penguins from a distance while the players are on the ice, covered head-to-toe in equipment. But for an hour on Wednesday, that completely changed. ; Viewers got to see the team in a whole new light Wednesday night with the debut episode of HBO Sports “24/7 Penguins-Capitals: Road to the Winter Classic” all-access series that airs exclusively on HBO. The first of four episodes in a groundbreaking series, which follows both Pittsburgh and Washington as they prepare for the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on New Year’s Day, showed plenty of on-ice highlights. But it was the unprecedented look at how the Penguins interact with each other behind closed doors that truly stole the show. … Link

Our Five Favorite Scenes From 24/7 Episode 1 Source: The Pensblog
Huge thanks to Eric P . for getting these up on youtube . 5 … Follow this link

Penguins, Onorato and Ravenstahl Announce Rally for NHL Winter Classic on Dec. 30 in Market Square Source: penguins.nhl.com
PITTSBURGH — Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato, Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and the Pittsburgh Penguins today announced a rally in Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh beginning at 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 30, to cheer on the Pens as they prepare for the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic against the Washington Capitals at Heinz Field. ; Mike Lange, Phil Bourque, and WDVE’s Val Porter will emcee the event and the Penguins will give away a pair of Winter Classic tickets to a lucky fan via a text message contest. Other fans will win lift tickets to Seven Springs Mountain Resort, tickets to the opening night of Mary Poppins and First Night Buttons from the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, free admission to the North Park and South Park ice rinks, and a Great Race gift bag, which includes a Dick’s Sporting Goods gift card … See the rest here

Contrasting streaks drive debut of HBO’s Winter Classic series Source: Tribune-Review
Viewers who tuned into Wednesdays debut of 24/7 Penguins-Capitals Road to the Winter Classic witnessed a tale of two teams: the Penguins, who were riding a long winning streak during the filming, and the Capitals, who were struggling along a long losing skid. … See the article here

Penguins send Jeffrey back to Wilkes-Barre Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins today reassigned forward Dustin Jeffrey to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League … See more here

Penguins re-assign Dustin Jeffrey to Wilkes Barre Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
With the Penguins off until Monday, there was no reason to keep Dustin Jeffrey up with the big club and take away potential playing time in the minors. … See the article here

Penguins Re-Assign Jeffrey Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Dustin Jeffrey to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Jeffrey, 22, appeared in three games with Pitts… … Link

HBO 24/7 Penguins-Capitals Ep. 1: Bruce Boudreau gets dirty (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Thanks to Sidney Crosby's mustache, the BBQ or wing or tomato sauce on Washington Capitals Coach Bruce… … Follow this link

’24/7′ – Counting the curses – 12-16-10 Source: Empty Netters
Note: The following is a “play-by-play” account of last night’s episode of ’24/7: Penguins/Capitals Road to the NHL Winter Classic.” We caught the 2 a.m. airing of the show … Read this article

Penguins demote Jeffrey – 12-16-10 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins demoted forward Dustin Jeffrey (right) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. Jeffrey, who was recalled Friday, has appeared in three games this season and has recorded two points (one goal, on assist). … See the article here

Trying to find 24/7 online? Good Luck. Source: The Pensblog
HBO definitely dropped the ball. If they would've set up a one-time payment fee of $10 or something for people to watch this one program, they would have cleaned house. Instead, people without HBO are left in the dark. We do not condone the piracy of copyrighted content, so there's nothing we can do. … Read this article

Laraque offers city $100,000 to move Lucy (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Former Oilers tough guy Georges Laraque has offered the city $100,000 if it will move Lucy the elephant to a warm-weather sanctuary. … View post

RECAP: 24/7, Episode 1 Source: The Pensblog
Not only did the first episode of HBO's 24/7 live up to the hype, it surpassed it. Over the past couple weeks, there's been an onslaught of articles about the HBO shit. It was almost getting unbearable. But in retrospect, it was all justified. … Read this article

RECAP: In A New York Minute. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
Clearly Chris Kunitz is the MVP of the Penguins 12-0 with him. 0-2 without. Pens had the tying goal taken away. Terrible, terrible call … The rest is here