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PensHead Daily Links 02-05-2012

Sunday, February 5th, 2012


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Thomas’ apolitical return: Bruins top Caps 4-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
WASHINGTON – Tim Thomas’ return to the nation’s capital was less political and more successful. … Read this article

Kovalchuk leads Devils to 5-2 win over Pens (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEWARK, N.J. – While Ilya Kovachuk refuses to take credit for the New Jersey Devils’ surge since the all-star break, his teammates can see that the forward has elevated his game. … See the rest here

Kovalchuk leads Devils to 5-2 win over Penguins (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
While Ilya Kovachuk refuses to take credit for the New Jersey Devils’ surge since the All-Star break, his teammates can see that the forward has elevated his game. Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists, and the Devils extended their winning streak to four games with a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. … See more here

Devils take down Penguins, 5-2 Source: Post Gazette
Ilya Kovalchuk scored one goal and assisted on two others to lead New Jersey to a 5-2 victory today over the Penguins at the Prudential Center. … Continue reading here

Endgame: Devils 5, Penguins 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Twenty Years Later – Rangers 4, Penguins 3 – 02-05-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which … … More here

Devils snuff Penguins’ offense, again Source: Tribune-Review
Only 24 hours after producing one of their finest performances of the season, the Penguins delivered a dud in New Jersey. … Read the rest here

Sunday’s Pens Trade Deadline Rumblings: Whitney would add dimension at even strength; High asking price for Ruutu; Scouts Buzz on Pens/Habs Talk… Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
LATEST PENS TRADE DEADLINE BUZZ WHITNEY REMAINS ON RADAR: Phoenix Coyotes 39 Year old winger Ray Whitney continues to emerge as the Penguins most likely top target at the winger position in the team’s pursuit of a top-6 winger as the NHL Trade Deadline inches closer, league sources tell Inside Pittsburgh Sports. The Penguins have … Read the rest here

Video: Post Game: Cal O’Reilly (2/5/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Cal O’Reilly talks to the media after scoring his first point as a Penguin in the 5-2 loss against the New Jersey Devils. … View video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (2/5/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after falling to the New Jersey Devils 5-2. … View video here

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/5/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after falling to the New Jersey Devils 5-2. … To see video click here

FIRST PERIOD: New Jersey city Source: The Pensblog
No clue about streams. Good luck. … Read the rest here

Pens-Devils In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
- O’Reilly’s assist was his first point as a Penguin – Niskanen’s goal was his first since Dec. 15 at Ottawa and 3rd of the season – Pens are now 11-for-42 on the power play in their last 13 road games (26 percent). … Follow this link

Pens Talk Super Bowl Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins have business to attend to this afternoon at the Prudential Center in New Jersey, where they’ll face the Devils for a 1 p.m. … Read this article

Penguins at Devils – 02-05-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -It’ll be intrestesting to see if the Penguins can maintain the energy they had yesterday after a big win against a big opponent on the road. -The Penguins’ starters are Chris Kunitz, Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, Kris Letang, Brooks Orpik and Marc-Andre Fleury. -Their scratches are Aarron Asham, Ben Lovejoy, Colin McDonald … Read more

#PaulMartinPowerball: 02.05.12 – $85 Source: The Pensblog
It is that special time. Running Twitter contest for the rest of the season … View post

Gameday 53 – Devils Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (30-18-4) @ New Jersey Devils (29-19-3) 1:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, MSG Plus Prudential Center – Newark, New Jersey The Devils are right behind the Penguins in the standings. Pittsburgh has 64 points in 52 games. New Jersey has 61 points in 51 games. … See more here

About the Devils – 02-05-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Devils. When and where: 1 p.m., EST. Prudential Center … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-05-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from yesterday’s game . “I just like to play here.” Marc-Andre Fleury on his career record of 5-1-1 at TD Garden. -The Boston Globe’s recap . … More

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (2/5/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before today’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … View video here

Devils stave off Flyers Source: Tribune-Review
Kurtis Foster scored a pair of power-play goals, and the New Jersey Devils held on for a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday afternoon. … Continue reading here

Fleury’s win streak reaches nine games Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins’ eight-game winning streak ended in Toronto on Wednesday, but goalie Marc-Andre Fleury’s personal streak continues. … See the rest here

Penguins bully Bruins in physical affair Source: Tribune-Review
As Daniel Paille went soaring through the air, the point became clear: The Penguins weren’t going to be pushed around. … Read more here

Penguins’ undrafted forward hits the rookie wall hard in AHL Source: Tribune-Review
A month into this season, the Penguins looked like they might have found an undrafted college free-agent steal in Brian Gibbons. … See more here

Saturday’s Three Stars: Reimer, Vokoun post shutouts; St. Louis nets hat trick (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: James Reimer, Toronto Maple Leafs Two straight starts and two straight shutouts for the 23-year old Reimer … View post

RECAP: Bear in mind.PENS WIN Source: The Pensblog
Do people still doubt Marc-Andre Fleury ? If there is anyone that still does, fire up the third period tape of this game and show it to them. MAF was stood on his head for most of the third period. … More

Stunned Pic Of The Night 2.4.12 Source: The Pensblog
From Nick, who was in the stands in Boston: Looks like a stunned pic from the 60's. … More here

NHL ROUNDUP: Devils show lots of punch Source: Post Gazette
Ilya Kovalchuk’s fists outshined his team’s sparkling special teams. Kurtis Foster scored two power-play goals as the visiting New Jersey Devils held on for a 6-4 victory Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Kovalchuk, Dainius Zubrus, Zach Parise and Alexei Ponikarovsky also scored for the Devils, who have won three in a row and will play host to the Penguins today. … Excerpt from

Fleury, Penguins up to Boston challenge, win 2-1 Source: Post Gazette
TD Garden is not the most hospitable venue in the NHL. … Link

Penguins notebook: Letang had nice idea, but … Source: Post Gazette
It seemed, at the time, to be a completely unnecessary penalty. Looked that way in hindsight, too. … View post

Molinari on the Penguins: Crosby’s playing style unlikely to change Source: Post Gazette
It would make sense, of course. When a guy’s medical records from a 13-month period look like Sidney Crosby’s do, making a few adjustments might seem prudent. Might seem, for example, like a good time to spend some more time out on the perimeter. … See the article here

Reimer, Kessel pace Leafs past Senators 5-0 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
OTTAWA – James Reimer couldn’t stop smiling Saturday night, and who could blame him? … See the rest here

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Devils Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (30-18-4) vs. DEVILS (29-19-3) WHEN: Feb. 5, 2012 – 1:00 pm | WHERE: Prudential Center WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM After losing three straight heading … … Follow this link

Video: Orpik-ing His Shot Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik makes his case for hit of the year with an open-ice check on Daniel Paille. … To see video click here

Video: Not an Easy Marc Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury denies Joe Corvo on the backdoor attempt. … See this video

Video: Malkin Slams One Home Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin slams home a rebound with under ten seconds left in the first period. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Joe Vitale (2/4/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Vitale talks to reporters following Saturday’s game against the Boston Bruins. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Pascal Dupuis (2/4/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to the media after defeating the Boston Bruins 2-1. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/4/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after defeating the Boston Bruins 2-1. … View video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (2/4/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Boston Bruins 2-1. … Watch here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (2/5/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down today’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … View video here

Video: Scouting Report: New Jersey (2/4/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will take on the New Jersey Devils tomorrow afternoon in a 1pm matinee. Michelle Crechiolo lets us in on what to expect. … Video here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-04-2012

Saturday, February 4th, 2012

NHL Roundup: Fleury leads Pens past Bruins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
BOSTON – Marc-Andre Fleury made 28 saves and Evgeni Malkin scored a power-play goal to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to their ninth win in 10 games, 2-1 over the Boston Bruins on Saturday. … Link


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Fleury, Penguins hold off defending champs Source: Tribune-Review
Center Evgeni Malkin and left wing Matt Cooke scored while goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury held off a frantic Bruins’ push. … Continued here

Fleury carries Penguins to 2-1 win over Bruins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
BOSTON – Marc Andre-Fleury hardly looked like a goalie who had just finished a highly intense third period. … Read the rest here

Penguins beat Boston Bruins Source: Post Gazette
BOSTON — The Penguins defeated Boston, 2-1, at the TD Garden this afternoon for their ninth victory in the past 10 games. … Continued here

Endgame: Penguins 2, Bruins 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Ilya Kovachuk embarrasses Brayden Schenn Source: The Pensblog
Who said Russian's can't fight? Yikes: … Link

Penguins’ Brooks Orpik launches Daniel Paille with massive hit (Video) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There’s nothing quite like a good, clean, open-ice hit (unless you’re the guy receiving it). I am, therefore, quite confident you’ll enjoy the gorgeous bodycheck that Brooks Orpik of the Pittsburgh Penguins laid on Daniel Paille of the Boston Bruins Continue reading … Visit link

Pens hang on, win 2-1 in Boston. Source: The Pensblog
The Pens banked a really huge 2 points with their win over the Bruins. Matt Cooke gets the GWG , Marc-Andre Fleury was spectular . … Read more here

VIDEO: Daniel Paille goes for a ride in the Free Candy van Source: The Pensblog
Dear god… … See the rest here

THIRD PERIOD: Boston is the best third period team in hockey, buckle up. Source: The Pensblog
Pens up 1-0, but grab your sac. No team plays better in the third period… … Read more

SECOND PERIOD: Pens up 1-0 after late goal Source: The Pensblog
Pens played like shit for much of first. But they got a powerplay late. Tim Thomas tried to make a save: I don't think so, Tim … Read this article

FIRST PERIOD: Boston teabag party Source: The Pensblog
Big test for the Pens. The road to the cup goes through Boston, there is no question about that. … Read the rest here

Penguins at Bruins – 02-04-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM The Penguins will be debuting a new “all-Irish” line today with Tyler Kennedy, Cal O’Reilly and Steve Sullivan. … Continue reading here

Penguins @ Bruins: Trial run for Cal O’Reilly begins this afternoon vs Bruins Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins (29-18-4, 62 pts) @ Boston Bruins (32-15-2, 66 pts) The Cal O’Reilly trial run begins afternoon against the Boston Bruins. O’Reilly claimed off re-entry waivers this week, centered the Penguins second line in Friday’s practice and O’Reilly will remain in that spot today in his Penguins debut … Continue reading here

Gameday 52 – Bruins Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (29-18-4) @ Boston Bruins (32-15-2) 1:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, NHLN-US , NESN TD Garden – Boston, MA The Bruins. When you're talking about tough teams, you have to talk about the Bruins. The defending Stanley Cup Champions are second in the Eastern Conference right now, but they lost to Carolina 3-0 on Thursday. … Continue reading here

Pens-Bruins In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:30 AM: Good morning! Today’s 1 p.m. matinee against the Bruins in Boston marks the first of seven afternoon games for the Penguins this month (they’ll play another against the Devils in New Jersey on Sunday). The last time the Pens and the Bruins met back in December, the defending Stanley Cup champs seemed virtually unbeatable … Read more

Penguins, Bruins face their challenges in Eastern Conference showdown (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The three titans of the Eastern Conference are the New York Rangers (69 points), Boston Bruins (66 points) and the Philadelphia Flyers (66 points.) But the Pittsburgh Penguins are stalking that field with 62 points. Saturday’s game between the Penguins Continue reading … Link

About the Bruins – 02-04-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Bruins. … See the rest here

Gagner trying to stay ‘even-keeled’ (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
NHL game time — RED WINGS at OILERS … More

Empty Netter Assists – 02-04-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The great Joe Vitale (above) will be getting paid for the next two years . -When will Cal O’Reilly make his Penguins debut … See the rest here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (2/4/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before today’s game against the Boston Bruins. … Video here

#PaulMartinPowerball: 02.04.12 – $75 Source: The Pensblog
Running Twitter contest for the rest of the season. We will be raising the pot every game. … See the article here

Crosby skates before Penguins’ road trip Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby skated apart from his Penguins teammates for about an hour Friday at Southpointe and later accompanied the club on its road trip to Boston for a game today and New Jersey on Sunday. … Go here to read the rest

Pens’ Vitale is on a role Source: Tribune-Review
When the Penguins approached Joe Vitale about a contract extension last week, he couldn’t grab a pen fast enough. … Read more here

NHL Roundup: Gagner savors 8-point salvo Source: Post Gazette
Sam Gagner was still having trouble Friday believing his name is in the Edmonton Oilers record book alongside the likes of Wayne Gretzky and Paul Coffey. Gagner moved himself into such lofty company with a club record-tying eight points Thursday night in host Edmonton’s 8-4 win against the Chicago Blackhawks. … Follow this link

Penguins Notebook: Vitale’s two-year extension reward for tenacity, hustle Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Joe Vitale maintains a particular perspective when it comes to his place in the NHL. “There’s a lot of skill, a lot of talent in this league,” he said Friday after practice at Southpointe. “God hasn’t given me the most talent as far as that goes, so I feel like I have to work harder to kind of keep up and stand out a little bit. … More here

It’s no routine weekend trip for Penguins Source: Post Gazette
When the Penguins and Boston last met, Sidney Crosby was in the lineup for the Penguins, the Bruins were on a 13-0-1 roll, and the teams were the class of the Eastern Conference. That was Dec. … See the rest here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 2.3.12 Source: The Pensblog
The group picture stunned. Infinite stunned pics in the background. … View post

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (2/4/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down today’s game against the Boston Bruins. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-02-2012

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

CBA sticking points: The players’ cut & team-by-team revenues (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Neither the league nor union have gone public, but the players’ percentage and how much each market makes appear to be the main issues. … More

Link City, Groundhog Day Source: The Pensblog
Punxsutawney Phil sees 6 more weeks of Tyler Kennedy not being able to score. Columbus was screwed last night in Los Angeles. Columbus GM Scott Howson wrote a piece about it [ Blue Jackets ] … See more here

Proteau: Apologies from 30 NHL teams (TheHockeyNews.com) Source: Yahoo Sports
Every NHL team has something to be sorry for so Adam Proteau does it for them in this week’s column. … Read this article

Back-up plan – 02-02-12 Source: Empty Netters
To this point of the season, Marc-Andre Fleury has appeared in 43 of the Penguins’ 51 games. That’s 84 percent of the schedule thus far. If he were to maintain that pace, Fleury would appear in almost 69 games … Read the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Rumors: Grading Ray Shero’s Deadline Deal History Source: Bleacher Report
The All-Star break is over and now begins anticipation for the next major date in the Pittsburgh Penguins ‘ season—waiting to see which star player will be injured next. That, and the trade deadline … The rest is here

STATS: Jagr vs TK and Sullivan round 2. Source: The Pensblog
If you watched ” Moneyball ,” you know that Billy Beane's main message was not replacing players straight up, but rather have a more 3 or 2 -to- 1ratio . … More

Pens’ Social Media Revolution Continues Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins are continuing their rapid social media growth on all platforms, recently passing 1.25 million followers combined on Facebook and Twitter, 100,000 on the Pens Mobile Club and 30,000 on the unique Student Rush text program… … Read more here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-02-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “The ironic thing is, we played a lot better than we did [Tuesday] night.” – Craig Adams referring to the Penguins’ 5-4 shootout win against the Maple Leafs Tuesday. … View post

No miracles left in bag Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have been living on the edge lately. … Excerpt from

O’Reilly will add needed center depth Source: Post Gazette
Center is, on paper, the Penguins’ deepest position. … Excerpt from

Rangers stop Sabres in SO Source: Post Gazette
Henrik Lundqvist stopped 34 shots for his 41st career shutout and sixth of the season and the Sabres’ Ryan Miller made 29 saves for his second shutout this season as the Rangers won a five-round shootout, 1-0, at First Niagara Center. … Continue reading here

RECAP: MacArthur’s Court. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
@tradeneal Guaranteed if you know a guy named Clarke, he's an asshole. He probably borrows money and doesn't pay you back. He probably doesn't turn off his high beams when he sees you approaching from the other direction. Clarke MacArthur is no different probably. MacArthur scored the game-winner and only goal of the game right after James Neal deflected a puck off the crossbar. The Pens were lucky to pull one out two nights ago, so we can't get greedy. If you're looking for something to take from this game, it's Brent Johnson's performance. Nice to see him back to his usual form after his extended stint on the bench … Read the rest here

Maple Leafs end Penguins winning streak Source: Post Gazette
TORONTO — Clarke MacArthur scored late in the third period to give Toronto a 1-0 victory against the Penguins at the Air Canada Centre tonight. … Read this article


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National Hockey League is hopeful for peaceful labor talks with NHLPA Source: Tribune-Review
While the league wanted to celebrate All-Star weekend in Ottawa, the prospect of another tough round of labor negotiations loomed over the festivities. … Read more

Shero, Penguins grab center O’Reilly off waivers from Phoenix Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins general manager Ray Shero was Nashville’s assistant general manager when the Predators selected O’Reilly in the fifth round of the 2005 NHL Draft. … Read more here

Maple Leafs lock down streaking Penguins for close victory Source: Tribune-Review
Goalie Brent Johnson rebounded from a series of poor performances and played a stellar game in Toronto, but the Penguins offense never showed up. … Read more

Starkey: Reader’s guide to Crosby saga Source: Tribune-Review
Thirteen months, two elaborate news conferences and one brief comeback later, we have no further info. … Visit link

Experts torn on Penguins captain Crosby’s injury Source: Tribune-Review
Concussion and spine experts don’t know what to make of Penguins center Sidney Crosby’s “soft tissue” neck injury. … Read this article

Wednesday’s Three Stars: Lundqvist, Reimer post shutouts; Samuelsson’s far out goal (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers King Henrik recorded his third shutout in five starts with a 34-save night during a 1-0 shootout win over the Buffalo Sabres. … More

Reimer stops 25 shots as Leafs blank Penguins 1-0 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
It was only a week ago when Clarke MacArthur was demoted to Toronto’s fourth line. Now he’s scoring big goals again as the Maple Leafs make a push for the playoffs … View post

Leafs squeak out 1-0 victory over Pittsburgh (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – It was just a week ago that Clarke MacArthur was demoted to the Toronto Maple Leafs fourth line. Now he’s scoring big goals again for a team making a push for the playoffs. … See the article here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 2.1.12 Source: The Pensblog
Ryan Callahan after winning the game in a shootout. Stunning old people is never not awesome … Link

Another loss for Pens’ tough-break backup (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Brent Johnson can’t seem to catch a break. … Follow this link

Life O’Reilly Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins added skill, talent and depth to their lineup with the addition of center Cal O’Reilly via re-entry waivers from Phoenix Wednesday morning. “Cal is a very skilled player with good vision, good hockey sense,” g… … More

Pens lose 1-0, whatev. Source: The Pensblog
James Reimer shut the door, and got some help from the posts. Pens had tons of chances. Clarke McArthur scored his 560th career goal against the Penguins for the game winner … Follow this link

Endgame: Maple Leafs 1, Penguins 0 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Twenty Years Later – Penguins 4, Blues 1 – 02-01-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to … … Read more

THIRD PERIOD: 0-0 after 40 minutes Source: The Pensblog
Not much going on. Pens had a goal disallowed. 0-0. … Continued here

SECOND PERIOD: No score after one period. Source: The Pensblog
Letang is all jammed up after getting hit in the face. Pens hit two posts, Johnny with a big save late in the first. Stream after readmore . … See the article here

FIRST PERIOD: Round two, Leaf/Pens. Live stream here Source: The Pensblog
Johnny in net. … See the rest here

Puck Previews: Penguins, Leafs meet again; Ray Ferraro apologizes (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. … Read this article

Penguins at Maple Leafs – 02-01-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -First things first, we forgot to post this last night. It’s probably the scariest Ice Time cover ever. At the very least, it’s scary if you’re Rick DiPietro: -Brent Johnson is getting a start tonight … More

Video: Radio Rewind (02/02/2012) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury’s performance from Tuesday versus Toronto is discussed. … View video

Video: Game Day: Cal O’Reilly (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Cal O’Reilly talks to the media during tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: Ray Shero (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
General Manager Ray Shero talks to the media about acquiring Cal O’Reilly. … See this video

Video: Letang Hits Grabovski Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang lays a big hit on Mikhail Grabovski. … See video here

Video: Lovejoy Loves Action Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joey Crabb gets two whacks at it in front, but Ben Lovejoy clears the crease. … View video here

Video: Post Game: Brent Johnson (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brent Johnson talks to the media after the Penguins lose to the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0. … View video

Video: Post Game: Brooks Orpik (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media after the Penguins lose to the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0. … Watch video here

Video: Post Game: Craig Adams (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams talks to the media after the Penguins lose to the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0. … See this video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after the Penguins lose to the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-31-2012

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

@pghpenguins: In rare back-to-back games, the #Pens play host tonight and visit Toronto tomorrow – http://twitpic.com/8e52f4

Puck Previews: Team Chara, Team Alfredsson redux; Hawks-Canucks; Islanders to Brooklyn? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Back by popular demand, here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. … More

Sidney Crosby and GM Ray Shero Presser tidbits on independent specialist revealing Crosby has “soft-tissue” neck injury Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins revealed today that an independent specialist found that Sidney Crosby has a soft-tissue injury of the neck, that could be causing neurological symptoms. The Penguins though indicate that the independent specialist found no evidence of past or present fracture to Crosby’s vertebrae. … See more here

Crosby hopes he can rehab neck injury (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Sidney Crosby says he has no issue with the Pittsburgh Penguins over his medical treatment and news of a soft-tissue neck injury gives him cause for encouragement. … Read the rest here

Crosby press conference on KDKA, and on Pens.com Source: The Pensblog
For those in town, KDKA will cover this live. Embedded stream from the Penguins here: … Link

Penguins say no neck fracture for Crosby Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins have found an independent specialist who believes center Sidney Crosby did not sustain neck vertebrae fractures. … More

Sidney Crosby: Penguins Star Diagnosed with Soft Tissue Injury Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins got some mixed news on Tuesday about their star. As was reported on their website and tweeted by Hockey Break , Crosby is not suffering from a neck fracture. … View post

Doctor on Crosby: No broken neck, rather a ‘treatable’ tissue injury Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center and captain Sidney Crosby did not and does not have a broken neck, a specialist in Philadelphia reported to the team. He does have a soft tissue injury that is treatable and could be causing his recurring problems with motion and balance. … Continue reading here

Penguins: No fracture for Sidney Crosby, but neck injury possible source of symptoms (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
One hour before the NHL All-Star Game on Sunday, news broke that Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby had an “abnormality” of the C1 and C2 vertebrae in his neck, discovered via an MRI while visiting a specialist in Utah. One Continue reading … Read more

Sidney Crosby Update: Not a neck fracture but "a soft-tissue injury of the neck" Source: The Pensblog
The eagerly anticipated Sidney Crosby update has come down from the Penguins. You can read it all here . Here's the key point: An independent specialist contacted to review recent medical tests taken on Sidney Crosby found no evidence of a past or present neck fracture but verified that Crosby is suffering from a soft-tissue injury of the neck, that could be causing neurological symptoms … Go here to read the rest

Gameday 50 – Maple Leafs Source: The Pensblog
Toronto Maple Leafs (25-19-5) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (28-17-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, TSN Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA Hey! Remember hockey? Season Series: 0-1-0 Last meeting that counted: October 29, 2011. Leafs won 4-3 … The rest is here

Crosby press conference scheduled, then called off? Confusion city. [ UPDATED: Presser at 6:15 ] Source: The Pensblog
5:34: Via the Penguins. Crosby and Shero to speak at 6:15. pic taken at 5:05 pm, via@SNLouisJean A very strange turn of events as confusion seems reigning around Sidney Crosby this afternoon. … The rest is here

Maple Leafs at Penguins – 01-31-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -First things first. … Continued here

Penguins: Crosby has no neck fracture – 01-31-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins issued a statement this evening regarding Sidney Crosby: An independent specialist contacted to review recent medical tests taken on Sidney Crosby found no evidence of a past or present neck fracture but verified that Crosby is suffering from a soft-tissue injury of the neck, that could be causing neurological symptoms. Dr. … Continued here

Brown, Trellis, Kraemer, Gudewicz Honored by Pittsburgh Penguins as Highmark High School Hockey Players of the Month Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins are proud to honor Carrick’s Joshua Brown, Fox Chapel’s Scott Trellis, Serra Catholic’s Garner Kraemer and Chartiers Valley’s Jacob Gudewicz as Highmark High School Hockey Players of the Month for De… … Excerpt from

Video: Hockey IQ (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This installment of Hockey IQ (1/31/12) discusses tripping. … See this video

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection Plays originally aired during the Jan. 31 match up against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … View video

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 video features 5 questions with #12 Richard Park. … See this video

Pittsburgh Penguins: Ranking Kris Letang Among the Top 25 Penguins Defensemen Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang recently competed in his second NHL All-Star Game, having been named a starter at the 2011 event in Raleigh, N.C. Despite missing time this year with a concussion, Letang continues to be one of the best defensemen on the Penguins (if not the best), and is starting to earn some recognition across the league … Excerpt from

Attitude change, positivity credited for Penguins’ recent turnaround (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
They filed out onto the ice at BankAtlantic Center on the morning of Jan. 13, each sporting a captain’s “C” on their practice jerseys — or in Evgeni Malkin’s case, a “K.” They defended their captain after the morning skate Continue reading … View post

Wire snaps during Civic Arena roof demolition Source: Tribune-Review
A cable wire that demolition crews were using to try to bring down a stubborn panel of the Civic Arena’s roof snapped this afternoon. There were no apparent injuries. … Follow this link

Campbell: Post-all-star storylines (TheHockeyNews.com) Source: Yahoo Sports
Who will win the Hart Trophy?; what will happen with Sidney Crosby?; ownership issues; and more. … Link

About the Maple Leafs – 01-31-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Maple Leafs. When and where: 7 p.m., EST. … Read more

Link City: Around the league, games on schedule, Source: The Pensblog
pic via @MikeDarnay Not a whole lot going on today…maybe some Crosby news later. … Read this article

Video: Game Day: Zbynek MIchalek (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Watch here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Video here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … View video

#PaulMartinPowerball: 01.31.12 Source: The Pensblog
Running Twitter contest for the rest of the season. We will be raising the pot every game. We're looking for someone to create a Paul Martin Powerball song, and if anyone is interested in sponsoring the Paul Martin powerball let us know. … See the article here

How has Brendan Shanahan performed as the NHL’s chief disciplinary? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Late last year, the National Hockey League’s most notorious rule-breaker flew to New York City for a meeting with the League’s new head of supplemental discipline. For once, Matt Cooke of the Pittsburgh Penguins wasn’t on trial for an injurious, Continue reading … View post

Brady endorses physical therapist he recommended to Crosby Source: Tribune-Review
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady highly endorses the Utah-based physical therapist that he recommended to his friend, Penguins star Sidney Crosby. … Go here to read the rest

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Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Toronto Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens lines from morning skate (10:33 AM). Crosby, Staal & Despres skate…again (10:10 AM) … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 01-31-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” These seven games in the streak, it’s great to have. … More here

Penguins recall forward McDonald Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have recalled forward Colin McDonald from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins recall McDonald – 01-31-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have recalled forward Colin McDonald from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. He has appeared in two NHL games this season and failed to score a point … Go here to read the rest

Tuesdays With Stoosh 01.31.2012 Source: The Pensblog
Thirty-three games left starting tonight. Some thoughts on things to look for in the second half of the season, dudes… It's been a week since the Pens last played, so just to refresh your memory, here's a recap of the last game prior to the All Star break.. … Visit link

NHL commissioner Bettman reiterates his support for shootout Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL emerged from the lockout with a new look, including a bold new way to determine a winner for each regular-season game. … More here

Penguins’ Staal hits the ice at Consol Energy Center with teammates Source: Tribune-Review
Jordan Staal, who has been out since Jan. 7 with an MCL tear in his left knee, skated with Sidney Crosby before the Penguins’ workout. … Read this article

Penguins say captain Crosby’s diagnosis is promising Source: Tribune-Review
If Sidney Crosby did sustain a neck injury, maybe this latest diagnosis will be the key to his recovery, Penguins teammates said. … Link

The Penguins’ midseason report card is in Source: Tribune-Review
Here are some grades for the Penguins, who begin the unofficial second half of their season at home against Toronto. … Continued here

Forget streak, break provides much-needed rest for Penguins Source: Post Gazette
There is, players will tell you, no bad time for a break in the NHL schedule. Not if a team has lost four or five or six games in a row, certainly. And not even when it has won seven consecutive games, as the Penguins did before the NHL shut down for the better part of a week. … Continue reading here

Crosby joins Despres and Staal on ice Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby skated with a couple of injured teammates Monday afternoon at Consol Energy Center. When he’s on the ice there in a game might hinge on the findings of what coach Dan Bylsma described as an “independent physician” who is evaluating Crosby’s medical situation, including a newly discovered neck injury. … The rest is here

Shootout wins over many of its skeptics Source: Post Gazette
The NHL emerged from the lockout with a new look, including a bold new way to determine a winner for each regular-season game. Plenty of skepticism from the purist wing of the sport surrounded the introduction of the shootout. … Continued here

2012 NHL All-Star Game: Evgeni Malkin Is the Best Player in the NHL Source: Bleacher Report
The 2012 All-Star Game featured the excellent play of Evgeni Malkin , who scored the game’s prettiest goal with a top-shelf shot that came after a few dazzling moves a la fellow Russian Pavel Datsyuk. He was glad to have made his return back to the NHL after an injury setback last season. He is currently leading the league in scoring, in spite of not leading his team in goals (a distinction that belongs to James Neal with 27 goals) … Read the rest here

Consol ranks #3 in the NHL in arenas says Stadium Journey Source: The Pensblog
From Paul Swaney , who is the author of Stadium Journey: My website, Stadium Journey has been publishing stadium reviews from around the world since early 2009. Last weekend we published our magazine which ranked the Top 100 stadiums of 2011 … Excerpt from

Mid-Season Vaca Source: penguins.nhl.com
While Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, and Kris Letang represented the Penguins at the 2012 All-Star weekend from Jan. 26-29 in Ottawa, the rest of the team had a five-day vacation. The first instinct would be to go somewhere warm- and many of the P… … Read more here

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Maple Leafs Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (28-17-4) vs. MAPLE LEAFS (25-19-5) WHEN: Jan. 31, 2012 – 7:00 pm | WHERE: CONSOL Energy Center WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM The Toronto Maple Leafs exit… … Read this article

Notebook: Pens Gear Up for Strong Finish Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins headed into the All-Star break riding a seven-game winning streak. And when a team is hot, the last thing it wants is to stop playing. However, the Penguins have been a banged-up team this season, suffering 248 man-games lost to in… … Read more here

Video: Off Day: Ben Lovejoy (1/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy talks to reporters following the Pens’ first practice after the All-Star break. … See this video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (1/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following the Pens’ first practice after the All-Star break. … To see video click here

Video: Off Day: Brooks Orpik (1/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to reporters following the Pens’ first practice after the All-Star break. … See video here

Video: Scouting Report: Toronto (1/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sam Kasan gives us the details on what to expect when the Pens take on the Toronto Maple Leafs tomorrow night. … See video here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-22-2012

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Pittsburgh Penguins: Evgeni Malkin’s Renewed Swagger Enough to Help Win Cup Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins ‘ six-game winning streak hasn’t been a spontaneous event. They’ve been led by the dominant Evgeni Malkin, who has scored at least one goal in each of his last six games. His chemistry with James Neal has been reminiscent of the Mario Lemieux-Jaromir Jagr days of the early 1990s. The Penguins haven’t looked this great since Sidney Crosby ‘s 25-game point streak early last year. … See more here

Malkin’s OT goal gives Penguins 4-3 win over Capitals Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-3 overtime victory against the Washington Capitals today at Consol Energy Center. … Link

Malkin scores in OT as Penguins nip Capitals (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Evgeni Malkin can’t really explain what’s going on with the Pittsburgh Penguins … Excerpt from

Malkin scores in OT as Penguins nip Capitals 4-3 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Evgeni Malkin can’t really explain what’s going on with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He’d rather just enjoy the ride. … Continue reading here

Beast Mode Source: penguins.nhl.com
As the Penguins locker room opened for post-game interviews, the media beelined for Evgeni Malkin’s stall as his teammates playfully cheered him on. .roundedcornr_box { background: #e4e4e4; float: right; margin: 0 10px;… … Visit link

Shanaban time for Alex Ovechkin after leaping hit on Penguins’ Zbynek Michalek? (Video) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There are a lot of labels Alex Ovechkin has yet to shake in his NHL career. One that’s stuck since his early days with the Washington Capitals: That he leaves his skates on too many of his booming checks … More here

Malkin scores winner as Penguins nip Capitals 4-3 (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer … See the article here

Malkin and Neal again, Pens win in OT. Source: The Pensblog
James Neal tied. Malkin ended it. Malkin and Neal are becoming the scariest combo in the league. … Read the rest here

Endgame: Penguins 4, Capitals 3 (OT) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Malkin leads Pens to sixth straight win Source: Tribune-Review
Evgeni Malkin did it again. … See the rest here

Video: Post Game: Evgeni Malkin (1/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to the media following today’s win over the Washington Capitals. … Video here

Video: Post Game: James Neal (1/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media following today’s win over the Washington Capitals. … See video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (1/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following today’s win over the Washington Capitals. … View video

Video: Moves Like Malkin Source: penguins.nhl.com
After a dizzying display of moves, Evgeni Malkin heads to the net and jams it home to win it for the Penguins in OT. … To see video click here

THIRD PERIOD: Hold on to your butts, 2-2 Source: The Pensblog
Vintage 2-0 blown lead by the Pens. The Capitals came storming back to tie it … The rest is here

VIDEO: A.O.’S leaping headshot to Michalek Source: The Pensblog
This happened early in the second period. A text book charge and possible headshot. You be the judge: Ovechkin was not called for a penalty on the play. … More

SECOND PERIOD: Dominating period, but tons of hockey to be played. Source: The Pensblog
Pens up 2-0, but lets not start sucking each other balls yet. Plenty of hockey left. Letang made it 1-0, and then Neal and Malkin hooked up again to make it 2-0 … More

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FIRST PERIOD: Malkin vs A.O., get your stream here Source: The Pensblog
Nothing would be better than actually beating the caps in Pittsburgh. Stream after readmore via @hockeyburgh Stream here … Read the rest here

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Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (1/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection plays is from Jan.12, 2012. … Video here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (1/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 video features five questions with #58 Kris Letang. … Watch here

Joe Paterno passes away at age 85 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The family of Joe Paterno confirmed this morning that the coaching legend passed away today at age 85. Paterno was pronounced dead at 9:25 am, just 73 days after being fired by Penn State. Paterno died from complications of lung cancer and he was reported to be gravely ill on Saturday and the Paterno family … Go here to read the rest

Gameday 48 – Capitals Source: The Pensblog
Washington Capitals (25-19-2) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (26-17-4) 12:30 pm/et TV: NBC, NHLN-CA Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA Evgeni Malkin is picking up points like it's his job, which it is. Since December 1st he has 16 goals and 16 assists for 32 points … Excerpt from

Capitals at Penguins – 01-22-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM Apologies for the late start today. The Parkway East was just lovely this morning: -It’s chilly but sunny day in Pittsburgh. Good hockey weather. … Link

Penguins Re-Assign Forward Jason Williams to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Jason Williams to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Williams, 31, was recalled by Pittsburgh on Frid… … Go here to read the rest

About the Capitals – 01-22-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Capitals. When and where: 12:30 p.m. … Visit link

Empty Netter Assists – 01-22-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” In the past, I’ve just felt like a call-up guy. This time, I really feel like, with the way I’m playing and the way I’ve fit in, I could really be a part of something down the road if I continue to play the way I’m playing .” – Penguins forward Eric Tangardi (right). … Continued here

Fan Guide vs. Washington Capitals Source: penguins.nhl.com
12:30 PM Ticketmaster | Ticket Exchange | Student Rush Don’t have a ticket yet? It’s not too late. … More

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (1/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before today’s game against the Washington Capitals. … Watch here

Bylsma, Fleury Co-Winners of Dapper Dan Award Source: penguins.nhl.com
Last season the Penguins suffered 350 man-games lost – including missing significant players like Sidney Crosby (41), Evgeni Malkin (39) and Jordan Staal (39). Despite having a depleted lineup, the Pens finished tied in points for the Atlant… … More here

Malkin mania puts Ovechkin in the shadows Source: Tribune-Review
“He’s the top player in the league,” Alex Ovechkin said of Evgini Malkin Saturday at Consol Energy Center. “Malkin right now dominates.” … See more here

MacIntyre still working to improve in minors Source: Tribune-Review
Steve MacIntyre’s climb to the NHL was an unusual one. From the time he turned pro in 2000 until his debut with the Edmonton Oilers in 2008, he played for eight teams in six leagues, four of which no longer exist. … See the rest here

Canadiens’ Subban fined for trip of Kunitz Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL fined Montreal defenseman PK Subban $2,500 for a “dangerous trip” of Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz during Friday’s game at Consol Energy Center. Subban used his left foot to kick out Kunitz’s skates from behind, causing him to fall feet-first into the boards behind Montreal’s net. … See the article here

Crosby in California to see spine specialist Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins star is in California receiving treatment from Dr. Robert S. Bray, a neurological spine specialist … The rest is here

Penguins’ Tangradi adjusts to NHL role Source: Post Gazette
This is not the first time Eric Tangradi has made the trip from Wilkes-Barre. Not even close. But this promotion, he said, seems different than the others … Go here to read the rest

Paul Martin Powerball: 01.22.12 Source: The Pensblog
Running Twitter contest for the rest of the season. We will be raising the pot every game. How to play: 1. … Continue reading here

Penguins Notebook: Retirement not part of Crosby’s agenda Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby has seen a lot of concussion specialists lately. Likely has heard something a bit different from each of them. But what Crosby has not been told by any, general manager Ray Shero said Saturday, is that he should consider sitting out the rest of this season, let alone walking away from the game for good … See the rest here

On the Penguins: Who’s who of who might be available Source: Post Gazette
Since replacing Craig Patrick as general manager in 2006, Ray Shero has not been one to let the NHL’s trade deadline slip by unnoticed. Here’s a sampling of his moves on and around the deadline: 2007: Brought in Gary Roberts and Georges Laraque for toughness. … See more here

Canadiens’ Subban fined $2,500 for trip (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban was fined $2,500 by the NHL on Saturday for a dangerous trip of Pittsburgh Penguins forward Chris Kunitz. The play occured at 17:21 of the third period of Friday’s game at Pittsburgh and no penalty was assessed. … Continue reading here

Savard holds out hope of playing again (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Boston Bruins center Marc Savard has not given up hope that can overcome his concussion-like symptons and eventually return to the ice. He also realizes the odds are again him. … Continue reading here

What To Watch For: Pens vs. Caps Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (26-17-4) vs. CAPITALS (25-19-2) WHEN: Jan. 22, 2012 – 12:30 pm | WHERE: CONSOL Energy Center WATCH: NBC | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM … … See more here

bluejetjane has added a photo to the pool: #46 Joe Vitale of the Pens faces off with #23 Ville Leino of the Sabres at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh. I took this shot back in October, and unfortunately the Pens lost to Buffalo 3-2. I still managed to have fun night though, as it was my first trip to the Consol :)

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Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down today’s game against the Washington Capitals. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-20-2012

Friday, January 20th, 2012

Pens-Canadiens In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
6:00 PM: Good evening everyone! The Pens are back at CONSOL Energy Center for their second game in as many nights. They’re coming off a colossal 4-1 win over the NY Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, who was the NHL’s top team head… … Excerpt from

Montreal fans plan 1-year anniversary celebration in honor of Scott Gomez’s last goal (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Earlier this week, we wrote about some Montreal bars that offer free shots every time Scott Gomez scores a goal for the Montreal Canadiens. Alas, patrons have been left quite thirsty: Gomez hasn’t scored a goal in 16 games this Continue reading … View post

Pens Tidbits: Pens – Rangers Fallout; Fleury or Johnson? Keeping Momentum Going Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens – Rangers Fallout Last night Pittsburgh extended their winning streak to four games with an impressive 4-1 victory over the conference leading New York Rangers Thursday night. Suddenly the Atlantic Division is back to looking like a four-team race from a statistical standpoint with so much hockey leftto play. Pittsburgh returns to action tonight … Read more

Gameday 47 – Canadiens Source: The Pensblog
Montreal Canadiens (17-21-8) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (25-17-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, RDS , TSN-HABS , NHLN-US Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA The Pittsburgh Penguins have won four games in-a-row, but now they're playing back-to-back games in different cities and Montreal is in town. The Habs are pretty bad this year, but they're as annoying as always. … Read more

Canadiens at Penguins – 01-20-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from a chilly, cloudy January day in Pittsburgh. This is a real hockey night based on the weather … Go here to read the rest

Penguins recall forward Williams Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have recalled forward Jason Williams from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … Link

Pens recall forward Jason Williams Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forward Jason Williams, the team announced. Williams, 31, has appeared in seven NHL games this season, tallying one goal and one assist, while averaging 10:22 minutes per game. … See more here

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

Penguins recall Williams – 01-20-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have recalled forward Jason Williams from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … Link

Rangers’ Richards accuses Cooke of slew foot – 01-20-12 Source: Empty Netters
Today at practice in Greenburgh, N.Y., Rangers forward Brad Richards accused Penguins forward Matt Cooke of slew-footing him during Thursday’s game at Madison Square Garden . The incident occurred in the second period: OBZX68jTZJE Richards said, “He just came up beside me, from behind, and slew-footed me, Richards said. … Continued here

Video: Tonight’s Matchup 1/20/12 vs. Canadiens Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Montreal Canadiens in tonight’s match up. … Watch video here

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (1/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection plays is from Jan. 20, 2012. … See video here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (1/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 video features five questions with #6 Ben Lovejoy. … To see video click here

Video: Iron Workers (1/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Iron Workers ‘Building of a Champion’ features the recently returned Kris Letang. … Watch video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (1/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Montreal Canadiens. … To see video click here

Toronto’s Joffrey Lupul: A lot more than a comeback (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
His career was in jeopardy after back surgery, but you’d never know it the way he’s racking up points and playing a power forward game. … Follow this link

About the Canadiens – 01-20-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Canadiens. When and where: 7 p.m., EST … See the article here

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Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Montreal Canadiens. … Watch here

Video: Game Day: Josh Gorges (1/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Montral’s Josh Gorges talks to the media after practice before tonight’s game. … See video here

Video: Game Day: Hal Gill (1/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Penguin Hal Gill talks to the media after practice before tonight’s game. … To see video click here

Video: Montréal’s Interim Coach Randy Cunneyworth Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Penguin and Montral’s Interim Head Randy Cunneyworth talks to the media after practice before tonight’s game. … See this video

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Arians Officially Out: Tomlin releases statement saying Bruce Arians is retiring Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Bruce Arians is officially out as offensive coordinator. Head coach Mike Tomlin released a statement today indicating that Arians is retiring. “Bruce Arians has informed me that he will retire from coaching, ” Tomlin said in a released statement … Read this article

Paul Martin Powerball: 01.20.12 Source: The Pensblog
Running Twitter contest for the rest of the season. We will be raising the pot every game. How to play: 1. … Read the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “They’re the best, or one of the best, in the league now, so it was a big challenge for us.” – Marc-Andre Fleury on the Rangers. -The … Read the rest here

Fan Guide vs. Montreal Canadiens Source: penguins.nhl.com
7:00 PM Ticketmaster | Ticket Exchange | Student Rush Don’t have a ticket yet? It’s not too late. The Pittsburgh Penguins will battle the Montreal Canadiens on Friday, January 20 at CONSOL Energy Center. Here are some tips for f… … More here

RECAP: Ranger than fiction. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
The Penguins played their best game in what seems like forever. … Visit link

Darren Dreger chirping about a Cooke "slewfoot" Source: The Pensblog
Seth from EN uploaded the video: “delivered a dangerous hit.” Man. Dreger is bizarre. Ref was right there. … Go here to read the rest


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Avalanche forward Mueller getting back on track after head injury Source: Tribune-Review
The Colorado Avalanche forward missed all of the 2010-11 season because of a head injury and then a chunk of games this season. … See the rest here

Penguins lose right winger Asham to concussion symptoms Source: Tribune-Review
Right wing Arron Asham is the sixth Penguins player to be diagnosed with a concussion or concussion symptoms this season. … Read the rest here

Malkin lifts Penguins past Rangers, fourth-straight victory Source: Tribune-Review
Evgeni Malkin scored two goals, and the Penguins put together one of their best performances of the season in beating the Rangers. … See the rest here

Thursday’s Three Stars: Predators’ Rinne posts shutout; Wild, Sabres still struggling (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
“… the other, warped / in the shape of a man, moves beyond the pale / bigger than any man, an unnatural birth /called Grendel Zdeno Chara by country people / in former days.” No. … The rest is here

Penguins topple Rangers on road, end drought vs. top clubs Source: Post Gazette
These two points don’t count for any more than their other 52. The Penguins don’t get extra credit in the standings for beating a quality opponent, even if they do it on the road. But that doesn’t mean their 4-1 victory against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden Thursday night should be confused with most of the 24 that preceded it. … Read more here

Letang’s return welcome sight for Penguins Source: Post Gazette
Kris Letang sat out 21 games while recovering from a concussion. It wasn’t easy, especially when his teammates were struggling, but Letang realized that neither he nor the Penguins would benefit if he tried to come back too quickly. “You need your head for the rest of your life,” he said Thursday. … More here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 1.19.12 Source: The Pensblog
via Brad W.: The Ranger skank stunned pic . First ever recorded. … Follow this link

Park’s late goal lifts Pens over Rangers 4-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Even though the Pittsburgh Penguins are only three points above the post-season cutoff in the Eastern Conference, they are starting to look more like the team that often settles near the top. … Link

Park’s 3rd-period goal lifts Pens over Rangers 4-1 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Even though the Pittsburgh Penguins are only three points above the postseason cutoff in the Eastern Conference, they are starting to look more like the team that often settles near the top. Sure, they still miss injured captain Sidney Crosby and other sidelined stars, but Evgeni Malkin is doing his best to pick up the scoring slack. … More here

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Canadiens Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (23-17-4) vs. … Link

Here is the worst "Subway Sandwich of the game" ever. Source: The Pensblog
Yikes. There were probably at least 50 other hits in this game better than this one. … View post

Penguins defeat Rangers, 4-1 Source: Post Gazette
NEW YORK — The Penguins scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the New York Rangers, 4-1, at Madison Square Garden tonight. … The rest is here

Huge win, Pens cruise in MSG 4-1. Source: The Pensblog
Big time team win for the Pens. Pens got secondary support, and got two goals from Evgeni Malkin . … More

Endgame: Penguins 4, Rangers 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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SECOND PERIOD: It’s good to hate again Source: The Pensblog
Speaking only for ourselves, 24/7 made us respect the Rangers. … Visit link

Video: Enough is Enough Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang helps save a goal as he gets just enough of his stick on the puck to deflect it wide. … Click here to view video

Video: Malkin It Look Easy Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin intercepts the puck, dangles around the defense and then backhands a roofer to put the Penguins up 3-1. … View video

Video: Post Game: Kris Letang (1/19/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media after defeating the New York Rangers. … See video here

Video: Post Game: Evgeni Malkin (1/19/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to the media after defeating the New York Rangers. … See video here

Video: Post Game: Brooks Orpik (1/19/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media after defeating the New York Rangers. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (1/19/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the New York Rangers. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-19-2012

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

FIRST PERIOD: MSG City, Stream here. Source: The Pensblog
Letang's back. Imperative game for the Penguins tonight … Visit link

NHL roundup: Panthers’ Jovanovski out 2 months (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Florida Panthers defenseman Ed Jovanovski could miss up to two months after surgery on a broken hand. … Continue reading here

Puck Previews: Senators seek franchise road record at Sharks; The Stanley Cup visits NASA (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished … Visit link

Letang returns for Penguins (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang was scheduled to return to action Thursday night against the New York Rangers, marking his first playing time since he sustained a concussion on Nov. 26. Coach Dan Bylsma told reporters Thursday morning Letang’s minutes will be limited… … Continue reading here

Goalies face unique obstacles in concussion recovery (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Rival netminders Ryan Miller and James Reimer agree that even when the brain is healed, the comeback is far from complete. … Read more here

Penguins at Rangers – 01-19-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Root Sports busts out an awesome statistic in the pregame show: -That Empty Net guy stinks. -Kris Letang is going to be back in the lineup tonight. … Read this article

Gameday 46 – Rangers Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (24-17-4) @ New York Rangers (29-11-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, MSG PLUS, NHLN-US Madison Square Garden – New York, NY The Penguins have won their last three games and they're back in playoff position for now. The New York Rangers are the top team in the league and they're 7-3 in their last ten. … Read more

Puck Headlines: Zdeno Chara talks All-Star Draft; streaking ‘fan’ video; Andrew Shaw Facts (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. From our resident digital mischief-maker John Schultz. Apparently it’s Andrew Continue reading … Follow this link

Letang Will Play Tonight vs. NYR Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang is back. Head coach Dan Bylsma confirmed that the Penguins defenseman will return to the lineup Thursday against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden after missing the last 21 games with a broken nose and concussion sustain… … Read more here

Video: Game Day: Kris Letang (1/19/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. … Video here

Video: Game Day: Zbynek MIchalek (1/19/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. … Click here to view video

Video: Game Day: Brooks Orpik (1/19/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. … View video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (1/19/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. … Watch video here

Video: Scouting Report: Montreal (1/19/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will take on the Montreal Canadiens tomorrow night. … See this video

THURSDAY’S DAILY FIVE; Is Art Rooney II pushing Bruce Arians out the door? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
THURSDAY’S DAILY FIVE *Rumblings, musings and opinions* 1. ROONEY PUSHING ARIANS OUT?: There were strong indications days after the 2009 regular season that Art Rooney II was on the verge of firing offensive coordinator Bruce Arians before quarterback Ben Roethlisberger stepped in, playing a big part in keeping Arians in place as offensive coordinator. This … Go here to read the rest

Mueller getting back on track after head injury (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer … Continued here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Evgeni Malkin, James Neal Displaying Franchise-Line Promise Source: Bleacher Report
Evgeni Malkin ‘s recovery, it would seem, is complete. Geno struggled famously with injuries, inconsistency and poor linemates for two seasons following a pair of prolific campaigns in 2007-08 and 2008-09. … Continue reading here

Penguins’ Letang will play tonight vs. Rangers Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma confirmed that defenseman Kris Letang will play for the first time since sustaining a concussion on Nov. … More

Pens Lineup News: Letang in; Asham has second concussion in less than a year Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins @ Rangers Defenseman Kris Letang returns to the lineup for the first time since November 26, 2011.Letang missed the past 27 games due to a concussion. … Read the rest here

Kris Letang Will Play Tonight, Arron Asham Has Concussion Symptoms Source: The Pensblog
Kris Letang returns tonight at MSG . Letang hasn't played since November 26, 2011 in Montreal … More

About the Rangers – 01-19-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Rangers. … View post

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/19/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. … View video

MORNING PENS BUZZ: Letang pushing hard to play vs NYR; Pens wrapup Pro Scouting Meetings; Four Prospects available with trade value Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
MORNING PENS BUZZ We are moving past the midway point of the season and as dangerous as the Penguins might be in the playoffs if they get fully healthy, the Penguins have to start moving away from that No. 8, No … See more here

“Penguins Charity Prize Bags” To Go On Sale Friday at 6:30 p.m. Source: penguins.nhl.com
1,500 “Penguins Charity Prize Bags” will go on sale Friday at 6:30 p.m. as part of the “Penguins Charity Auction on ROOT SPORTS” – benefitting the Mario Lemieux Foundation and Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. The Pe… … Read more here

The Paul Martin Powerball Source: The Pensblog
New twitter contest for the rest of the season. It is called the Paul Martin Powerball … Read more here

JOBBER OF THE WEEK: Francesco Schettino Source: The Pensblog
The guy on the right, probably the jobber of the year so far. He is the captain of the Luxury cruise ship Costa Concordia that ran ashore and sank. Here was his excuse via the daily mail : The passengers were rushing all over the decks trying to scramble into the lifeboats. … More

Empty Netter Assists – 01-19-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” We never lost faith or confidence in him .” – Penguins assistant coach Todd Reirden on Paul Martin (above). -Dan Bylsma speaks: 150696 -Uhhhhhhh…. … Read this article

Red Wings goaltender Howard earned All-Star game spot Source: Tribune-Review
The Red Wings goaltender played his way into the league’s showcase of stars later this month in Ottawa after his name wasn’t among the 18 players at his position on the original ballot. … Continued here

Alfredsson, Chara will serve as NHL All-Star captains Source: Tribune-Review
The league said that Team Alfredsson would wear white jerseys and red pants, with Team Chara in dark blue jerseys and pants. … Visit link

Michigan, NHL discussing Winter Classic deal Source: Tribune-Review
Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon says the school and the NHL are discussing bringing the Winter Classic to Michigan Stadium. … Continue reading here

Rangers are emerging as team to beat in Eastern Conference Source: Tribune-Review
Just a smidge past the halfway point, it’s the New York Rangers standing atop the East as the one to knock off to reach the Stanley Cup finals. … Read more here

Defenseman Letang ready to return to lineup for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Defenseman Kris Letang is ready to return to the lineup for the first time in nearly two months, and he could be on the ice against the New York Rangers. … Read this article

Starkey: Cooke’s conundrum Source: Tribune-Review
Say what you want about the Penguins’ Matt Cooke, but his transformation has been positively remarkable. … Read more

Streaking Penguins beginning to show their fighting spirit Source: Tribune-Review
Aside from center Evgeni Malkin’s brilliance, the Penguins are winning games again because of a return to their physical roots. … Read more here

NHL Notebook: Alfredsson, Chara All-Star captains Source: Post Gazette
Daniel Alfredsson of the host Ottawa Senators and the Boston Bruins’ Zdeno Chara will serve as captains for the NHL All-Star Game. Picked by their fellow All-Stars, they will lead the team-selection process at the Jan … Continued here

Paul Martin has shaken off a slow start and injuries Source: Post Gazette
The pass from Evgeni Malkin came from the far side of the slot as Paul Martin pinched hard on a back-door play. … Read more

Penguins Notebook: Team eager to stage another Garden party Source: Post Gazette
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma gathered his players at practice Wednesday for some prep talk going into the game tonight against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. He mentioned some players to watch, such as defenseman Marc Staal and forwards Marian Gaborik and Brad Richards. … Continued here

The end of the Wheeling Nailers? Source: The Pensblog
Sad news from Wheeling, the Nailers are apparently on the way out. A report via WTRF : We personally never got into minor league hockey, but we know a lot of people who got into hockey via teams like Wheeling. … The rest is here

The triumphant return of the Elmo balloon Source: The Pensblog
From reader Pat M.: TPB Staff, I don't know if anyone else has seen this, but the Elmo balloon has found its way into CEC. … Read the rest here

Sidney Crosby: Captaincy Meeting Must Be Least of Sid the Kid’s Concerns Source: Bleacher Report
You may not be aware of this, but as we speak the dumbest, most irrelevant argument in the history of sports is taking place in Pittsburgh. Are the Penguins looking to replace Sidney Crosby as the captain? Last week, Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh-Tribune Review reported that the Penguins had held a meeting to discuss whether or not they should temporarily replace Crosby as the Pittsburgh captain. Last week in Pittsburgh, according to three sources, a group of players held a 45-minute meeting to discuss a temporary captaincy. Another source disputed that any such meeting occurred. … Continued here

Video: Radio Rewind (01/19/2012) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks about the team’s recent performance and the skills of Evgeni Malkin. … View video

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PensHead Daily Links 01-18-2012

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Rangers emerge as team to beat in East (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
The New York Rangers, tops in the Eastern Conference, are back. The standings say so … Read this article

Orpik Quietly Leads Way for Pens Source: penguins.nhl.com
As the Penguins rolled to their third straight win with a 2-1 shootout win against Carolina Tuesday night at CONSOL Energy Center, the headlines were filled with the extravagant play of Evgeni Malkin, James Neal and Marc-Andre Fleury. … Follow this link

Video: Scouting Report: NY Rangers (1/18/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will take on the Rangers at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night. Michelle Crechiolo gives us the details. … Click here to view video

Pens’ Letang could return to action as early as Thursday night Source: Tribune-Review
Letang, who participated in his second practice in as many days today, made the trip to New York City with the Penguins and, at least, will skate with the team tomorrow morning. … More here

Penguins’ Charity Auction Available Online Now Source: penguins.nhl.com
A chance to skate with Mario Lemieux, to be an NHL “Photographer for A Game” or to make your own Penguins commercial for ROOT SPORTS are among the silent auction items up for bid in the “Penguins Charity Auction” — availa… … Go here to read the rest

Shootout success – 01-18-12 Source: Empty Netters
With talents such as Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin at their disposal (when healthy), the Penguisn tend to get lauded for their success in the shootout based on their offensive abilities. … Continued here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (1/18/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after practice. … View video

Video: Off Day: James Neal (1/18/2012) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media following Wednesday morning’s practice. … See this video

Video: Off Day: Brooks Orpik (1/18/2012) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media following Wednesday morning’s practice. … Click here to view video

Video: Off Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (1/18/2012) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media following Wednesday morning’s practice. … View video here

Penguins Report: 1/18/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:02 AM: Players on the ice for practice. Malkin and Asham are not practicing. … Follow this link

In which NHL referees overprotect Cam Ward, ignore James Reimer and rob the San Jose Sharks (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There were three situations on Tuesday night involving National Hockey League goaltenders and poor, borderline terrible decisions by the on-ice officials. Let’s start in San Jose, where the Sharks were simply robbed of a game-winning overtime goal against the Calgary Continue reading … Read more here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-18-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “So if this isn’t 100 percent for him, it’s pretty scary. … Read the rest here

Video: Penguins – Playbook Source: penguins.nhl.com
It’s a Great Day for Hockey! … View video

Video: Penguins – Alpha Source: penguins.nhl.com
It’s a Great Day for Hockey! … See this video

Video: Pens Insider: How You Get Your News (1/18/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
We’ll take you inside the Penguins New Media Department as they cover the Pens morning skate. … See this video

Kovacevic: Neal’s All-Star snub a misfire Source: Tribune-Review
It’s hardly earth-shattering news when the NHL makes a boneheaded decision, but omitting James Neal from the All-Star Game staggers the imagination. … Go here to read the rest

Video: UPMC Spotlight: Evgeni Malkin (1/18/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The NHL’s Third Star of the Week, Evgeni Malkin, is the subject of this week’s UPMC Spotlight. … See this video

Malkin leads Penguins past Carolina in shootout (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Evgeni Malkin doesn’t necessarily go out on the ice with a game plan. The way he’s playing, he doesn’t exactly need one … Visit link

Malkin leads way again for Penguins (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Evgeni Malkin Show is showing no signs of slowing down. Malkin scored the Pittsburgh Penguins’ only goal and then scored in the shootout to lead the Penguins to a 2-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night at Consol Energy Center. … Read the rest here

Dolan declares that Rangers are ready to compete for Cup (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Rangers are off to their best start in 40 years, prompting the usually quiet owner of the team to make public his lofty goals for the rest of this season. In a rare appearance with the media following Tuesday’s 3-0 win over Nashville, James Dolan boasted that he believes… … See the article here

Penguins veteran Adams denies there was captaincy meeting Source: Tribune-Review
Right winger Craig Adams, one of the Penguins’ veterans, denied a Tribune-Review report that players recently discussed a temporary captaincy. … Link

Penguins steal one from Hurricanes in shootout victory Source: Tribune-Review
The Evgeni Malkin Show was in peak form again, but credit these two points to Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury. … Read more here

Tuesday’s Three Stars: Lundqvist stops all; Parenteau scores twice for Islanders (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers With no Ryan Suter and no Pekka Rinne, the Nashville Predators weren’t quite themselves, falling 3-0 on goals by Dan Girardi, John Mitchell, and Ryan Callahan. That said, it might not have Continue reading … Read the rest here

Malkin leads way to victory Source: Post Gazette
Evgeni Malkin has played some terrific hockey lately. Quite possibly the finest of his career. … See more here

Letang moves closer to return to lineup Source: Post Gazette
There were days Kris Letang struggled to get out of bed. Bouts of dizziness and nausea plagued him. “It was really tough,” the Penguins top defenseman said Tuesday after joining his teammates on the ice for the first time in weeks … Excerpt from

Nabokov, Islanders shut out Capitals Source: Post Gazette
Evgeni Nabokov stopped 17 shots to hand the Washington Capitals their first shutout this season, and the New York Islanders got two goals from P.A. … See the rest here

Pens – Canes Post Game Reactions: “Pretty Scary” thought from one teammate is Malkin might not have peaked yet Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 2 – Carolina 1 (SO) The Pittsburgh Penguins extended their winning streak to three games, defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 in a shootout on Tuesday night at the Consol Energy Center. The Penguins snapped a four game home losing streak and their big guns led the way once again as Evgeni Malkin scored his … Go here to read the rest

Lundqvist shuts out Predators, Rangers win 3-0 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – After Henrik Lundqvist and his teammates bounced back from a modest slump by shutting out the Nashville Predators, New York Rangers owner James Dolan decided to say what’s been on his mind for a while: his club is Stanley Cup title material. … More

Penguins beat Carolina 2-1 in shootout (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Evgeni Malkin doesn’t necessarily go out on the ice with a game plan. The way he’s playing, he doesn’t exactly need one. … More here

RECAP: Cam Ward, still sucks. PENS WIN Source: The Pensblog
James Neal and Evgeni Malkin all day every day. Neal and Malkin have developed inexhaustible chemistry. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins defeat Hurricanes, 2-1 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins won their third game in a row, 2-1, in a shootout against the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at Consol Energy Center. … See the article here

Endgame: Penguins 2, Hurricanes 1 SO Source: penguins.nhl.com
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VIDEO: Brooks Orpik destroys Jeff Skinner Source: The Pensblog
Orpik was called for interference on this play: And just think the good people of Carolina were just starting to get over hating Brooks Orpik . It is a clean hit though, get your head up Jeff. Jeff Skinner just came back on the ice. … More

THIRD PERIOD: 1-1, still. Source: The Pensblog
Paul Martin had a wide open net, but he refuses to score. 1-1 … Go here to read the rest

SECOND PERIOD: Malkin in your mouth, 1-1 Source: The Pensblog
Malkin had a team meeting on Cam Ward's face late in the first. … Read this article

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FIRST PERIOD: Cam Ward sucks Source: The Pensblog
Ironic that the Igloo was opened today: pic via @Joeruu2 Ironic, because Cam Ward there the last time the roof almost blew off. No streams yet, go pens. … View post

Video: Stealing From The Staal Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin picks Eric Staal’s pocket and roofs one on Cam Ward. … Watch here

Video: Shootout: CAR@PIT Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the entirety of the shootout between the Hurricanes and the Penguins. … See video here

Video: Post Game: James Neal (1/17/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to reporters following Tuesday night’s win over Carolina. … Watch here

Video: Post Game: Brooks Orpik (1/17/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to reporters following tonight’s win over Carolina. … Video here

Video: Post Game: Evgeni Malkin (1/17/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to reporters following Tuesday night’s win over Carolina. … Watch video here

Video: Coach’s Corner: Post Game (1/17/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Tuesday nights win over Carolina. … Click here to view video

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PensHead Daily Links 01-13-2012

Friday, January 13th, 2012

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Puck Previews: Lightning visit Caps; Mike Richards talks instigator (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning Continue reading … View post

Sidney Crosby: The Kid’s Penguins Teammates Wrong to Question Playing Status Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is doing everything he can to make sure he’s ready to return after his latest post-concussion symptoms and struggles, but he’s not getting the support he needs from his teammates. From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review : A few, certainly not all, of Crosby’s teammates are of the mind that he’s been symptom-free for a while, though they have no medical basis for that. … Visit link


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Gameday 43 – Panthers Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (21-17-4) @ Florida Panthers (21-13-8) 7:30 pm/et TV: ROOT, FS-F BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, FL The Florida Panthers are currently in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Pittsburgh Penguins are not … Go here to read the rest

Pens Fans Adopt "C" in Support of Crosby Source: penguins.nhl.com
When a local Pittsburgh newspaper reported there was a rift in the Penguins locker room between some players and Sidney Crosby, the team responded with a strong showing of solidarity with and for their captain by wearing a “C” on t… … Read more here

Crosby receives Captain’s welcome in skating return (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There were no desks on which to stand as the Pittsburgh Penguins took to the ice for their morning skate Friday and they did not offer a dramatic greeting of “Oh, Captain, my Captain” a la the movie “Dead Poets Society,” but the team made it clear they stood… … Continued here

Jersey Fouls: Getting to bottom of Penguins foul; Sabres, Oilers nickname follies; Ovechkin army (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jersey Fouls is our ongoing exploration of the rules and etiquette for proper hockey jersey creation and exhibition. If you spot what you think may be a foul in your arena, email a photo to us at puckdaddyblog@yahoo.com for inclusion Continue reading … Follow this link

Sidney Crosby: Pittsburgh Penguins Captain Addresses Rumors, Symptoms Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby skated alone for 27 minutes following the Penguins pre-game skate in Florida Friday morning ahead of an evening matchup with the surprising third-place Panthers . Crosby confirmed that he is still experiencing some light and occasional symptoms but that he is progressing slowly and will continue visiting concussion specialists Ted Carrick and Mickey Collins in his recovery. Penguins Report has the full transcript of Sid’s comments available online. … Continued here

Penguins star Crosby resumes skating (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
SUNRISE, Fla. … Visit link

About the Panthers – 01-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Panthers. When and where: 7:30 p.m., EST. BankAtlantic Center … See more here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” Our expectation is not [just] to make the playoffs; it’s bigger than that. I don’t have to tell our players that .” – Ray Shero (right). … Read the rest here

Video: Nationwide Away Trip Source: penguins.nhl.com
Want to see a penguin (fan) fly? … Watch here

Penguins respond to ‘ridiculous’ Sidney Crosby story by wearing captain’s ‘C’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
So much for the idea that athletes don’t read newspaper clippings about them or their team. The Pittsburgh Penguins, in a response to a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review story Friday morning about a locker room divide regarding their captain, Sidney Crosby, stepped Continue reading … Read more here

Penguins’ Crosby skates but symptoms persist Source: Post Gazette
SUNRISE, Fla. — Penguins center and captain Sidney Crosby is still having concussion symptoms, including headaches and trouble with motion, but said he felt good after working out on the ice today at BankAtlantic Center. … More

Here is video of Crosby’s presser Source: The Pensblog
thanks to akus city … More

Crosby skates, meets with reporters Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby skated and met with reporters today. And he wasn’t the only captain on the ice. Crosby’s teammates wore symbolic “C’s” on their sweaters during today’s morning skate in support of Crosby. … Continue reading here

Pens Show Solidarity with their Captain Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins wore a Scarlett Letter at their morning skate practice jerseys at BankAtlantic Center in Florida, but it wasn’t an “A.” The team all came out wearing “C”s on their sweaters to show solidarity with … … Link

Crosby Skates in Florida Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby skated following the team’s morning skate at BankAtlantic Center. It was the first time he’s hit the ice since suffering from concussion-like symptoms in early December … More

Your Requisite Sidney Crosby Update Source: The Pensblog
EDIT: There's Crosby audio from the Pens in MP3 format here via PG+ . Josh Yohe of the Trib has some Sidney Crosby updates on his Twitter account . They're obviously nothing earth-shattering. … Continue reading here

Crosby speaks – 01-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
Sidney Crosby resumed skating today at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla. … Continued here

Everyone Wears A "C" Source: The Pensblog
From the PensInsideScoop Twitter feed : The #Pens are wearing “C”s on their chest in solidarity for their captain Crosby Pics after the jump. Malkin wore a Russian “K.” … View post

Video: Pens Insider: Sea of C’s (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Captain Sidney Crosby joins the other “Captains” of the Pittsburgh Penguins at the BankAtlantic Center. … Watch video here

Video: Game Day: Sidney Crosby (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Captain Sidney Crosby talks to the media after practice at the BankAtlantic Center. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: James Neal (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media before Friday’s game against the Florida Panthers. … Watch video here

Video: Game Day: Brooks Orpik (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media before Friday’s game against the Florida Panthers. … Video here

Video: Game Day: Zbynek Michalek (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media before Friday’s game against the Florida Panthers. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before Friday’s game against the Florida Panthers. … Click here to view video

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Florida Panthers. … Video here

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Here is Jagr touching himself to lighten the mood Source: The Pensblog
Via WDVE : … See the article here

Penguins Report: Game Day at Florida Source: penguins.nhl.com
Latest news on Crosby (10:00 AM). GM Shero’s take on the 6-game losing streak (9:50 AM). Malkin named All-Star (9:40 AM) … Excerpt from

So who ordered the Code Red? Source: The Pensblog
Here's what we know. According to Dejan , three sources informed him that some players held a meeting to discuss a temporary captaincy of the team in Crosby's absence … See the article here

Six-game losing streak raises pressure on Penguins’ Fleury Source: Post Gazette
Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 20 of 21 shots Wednesday night in Washington. His performance was good enough to earn him recognition as the No. … Excerpt from

Kovacevic: Crosby deserves better Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins captain is someone going through the toughest time of his life, and he could use an assist, a helping hand when he’s down. … View post

Maple Leafs’ Kessel is heading back to All-Star game Source: Tribune-Review
The Toronto forward was among the final 36 players added to the event by the league’s hockey operations department, joining teammates Joffrey Lupul and Dion Phaneuf. … Read more

Malkin lone representative for Pens at All-Star Game Source: Tribune-Review
Although the Penguins were disappointed James Neal didn’t get the nod centers Sidney Crosby and Jordan Staal, and defenseman Kris Letang would have been candidates had they not been currently injured. … Read this article

Penguins GM Shero: ‘We’re making the playoffs’ Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins general manager Ray Shero doesn’t know when his team’s six-game losing streak will end, but he is certain of one thing. … View post

Mr. Kovacevic’s Opus: the column everyone will be talking about Source: The Pensblog
Really, really strong column by Dejan Kovacevic at The Trib . You can read the whole thing here . … See the article here

Penguins GM Shero insists that return of Crosby, Letang worth the wait Source: Post Gazette
While the Penguins got a day off Thursday in south Florida, general manager Ray Shero, who is not on this trip, kept busy talking about his slumping team and injured star center Sidney Crosby. The message was clear — reason trumps panic. … See the article here

Penguin killer Mike Cammalleri goes to the Flames Source: The Pensblog
So long, Mike. … Visit link

Trade Deadline Buzz: All signs point to Pens GM Ray Shero waiting for the market to develop next month Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Source: Pens intend to stay the course, expected to be in market for rental players next month Indications are nothing is cooking for the Penguins on the trade front. Despite the Penguins struggles, that should not come as a surprise. GM Ray Shero is a general manager who waits for the market to develop before … Continue reading here

What To Watch For: Pens vs. Panthers Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (21-17-4) vs. PANTHERS (21-13-8) WHEN: Jan … Read this article

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Canucks’ Sedin twins, Edler, Hodgson going to ‘always fun’ NHL All-Star Weekend (The Vancouver Sun) Source: Yahoo Sports
ST. LOUIS The Sedins twins will be returning to the National Hockey League All-Star Game, but Henrik will have a 3-2 lead over Daniel in appearances in the mid-season marketing tool when they report to Ottawa for the Jan. 29 showcase. … Excerpt from

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PensHead Daily Links 01-12-2012

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

A Great Article on Concussions Source: The Pensblog
Yes, we've all heard too much about concussions. Yes, we're all sick of Sidney Crosby updates or non-updates or not enough updates or whatever … See more here

Shane Doan, Monty Python & the Phoenix Coyotes (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Coyotes’ quest for the Holy Grail an owner who will keep them in Phoenix is far from funny, but sometimes it helps to laugh. … See the article here

Leafs’ Kessel is heading back to All-Star game (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Phil Kessel is heading back to the NHL All-Star game, and this time it’s hard to imagine him left standing until the end of the draft. … See the article here

Ray Shero Says the Pens Will Make The Playoffs Source: The Pensblog
From the Trib : “We're making the playoffs, put it that way,” Shero told the Tribune-Review on Thursday afternoon. “Anything less is unacceptable.” The Penguins, losers of six straight games, have fallen to ninth in the Eastern Conference playoff field with 40 games remaining. Only the top eight teams qualify for the postseason. … Visit link

ALL-STAR GAME: James Neal gets to stay at home Source: The Pensblog
James Neal's 21 goals weren't enough to get him into the All-Star Game. NHL was probably mad that the Penguins were getting people to vote for Sidney Crosby for some reason. Final Vote Totals Complete All-Star Game Roster The weirdest part is that only five goalies are listed on the Roster page, including only two Eastern Conference goalies. … See more here

Puck Headlines: Mike Cammalleri hearts Montreal; Teemu Selanne explains All-Star ‘snub’ (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 this article

Pens Tidbits: Malkin named to All-Star game; Shero talks Crosby; McDonald, MacIntyre to WBS Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Afternoon Pens Tidbits Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will be the Penguins lone representative in the 2012 NHL All-Star game. Malkin who has re-emerged himself as one of the premier players, is 8th in the league with 45 points. He is averaging 1.29 points per game, the second best mark in the league behind Claude Giroux … Visit link

Malkin selected to All-Star Game; McDonald, MacIntyre demoted – 01-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
Allow the pre-arranged outrage over all-star snubs commence. Center Evgeni Malkin was selected as the the Penguins lone represntative to the NHL’s All-Star Lame Game . The additional players as selected by NHL: Forwards Corey Perry, Anaheim Ducks Tyler Seguin, Boston Bruins Jason Pominville, Buffalo Sabres Jarom … … Read this article

Video: Scouting Report: Florida (1/12/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will head to the Sunshine state to take on the Florida Panthers. … To see video click here

Shero: Answers to End Losing Streak are in Locker Room Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins are in the midst of a six-game losing streak after falling to Washington 1-0 Wednesday night that has dropped the team to ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings. General manager Ray Shero knows that the answer to turning … … See the article here

Dejan Kovacevic chat transcript Source: Tribune-Review
View a transcript of Tribune-Review columnist Dejan Kovacevic’s weekly chat about Pittsburgh sports. … See more here

Penguins Forward Evgeni Malkin Selected to Play in the 2012 NHL All-Star Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
Forward Evgeni Malkin will be Pittsburgh’s representative at the 2012 NHL All-Star Game, which will be played on Sunday, Jan. 29 at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa. … The rest is here

Penguins’ Neal snubbed from All-Star Game; Malkin selected Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins right wing James Neal is sixth in the NHL in goals with 21, but that wasn’t enough for him to make the NHL All-Star Game. … Read this article

Who should captain the 2012 NHL All-Star teams, with roster now set (please say Kessel)? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The 2012 NHL All-Star Game rosters have been finalized for the Jan. … Visit link

Shero: Penguins will make the playoffs Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins, losers of six straight games, have fallen to ninth in the Eastern Conference playoff field with 40 games remaining. … Excerpt from

Malkin only Penguin selected for NHL All-Star Game Source: Post Gazette
Center Evgeni Malkin is the only Penguin chosen to participate in the NHL All-Star Game. … Continue reading here

Penguins Forward Steve MacIntyre Clears Waivers Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Steve MacIntyre has cleared waivers and will report to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League on Monday, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. MacIntyre, 31, has pla… … Read the rest here

Shero: Crosby is not cleared Source: The Pensblog
Via pens.com : “I’m happy he’s joining the team on the trip,” Shero said. “Sid is a hockey player and he wants to play hockey. … Visit link

Shero Talks About Crosby Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby joined the team on its current road trip and is expected to begin light skating Friday. … See the rest here

Victim of alleged Consol Energy attack speaks Source: The Pensblog
So here is what has been going on. The victims have reached out to us through @christmascrosby … Go here to read the rest

Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-Game Losing Streak by the Numbers Source: Bleacher Report
The Penguins have lost six straight. They can’t score. Players are dropping left and right. … Excerpt from

NHL: Ruutu, Whitney at top of Pens wishlist for Feb targets? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PENS RUMOR MILL Some buzz among scouts around the league: The Pittsburgh Penguins have strong interest in Carolina Hurricanes forward Tuomo Ruutu and Phoenix Coyotes winger Ray Whitney, sources say. … View post

Penguins Re-Assign Forward Colin McDonald to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
Colin McDonald Stats/Bio The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Colin McDonald to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced … … The rest is here

Five Ways to fix ROOT Sports and a Poll Source: The Pensblog
Think about it. Is there another fanbase in the NHL that complains about its flagship TV station more than Penguins fans do? The problems have festered for so long and ROOT Sports is so bad that it is actually affecting our ability to watch a game. And guess what? … Read this article

Why is fighting on the decline in the NHL during the 2011-12 season? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The last week has been a useful snapshot of the muddled fighting debate in the National Hockey League. Progressive hockey veteran Jimmy Devellano of the Detroit Red Wings wants to abolish it; fellow progressive hockey veteran Brian Bruke of the Continue reading … Excerpt from

Sens earn ‘A’ in chemistry (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
By the time this long month of road games ends on Jan. 31 in Boston, the Ottawa Senators will have a pretty good idea if they’re going to be in the playoffs. … Continued here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-12-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “I don’t think he’s anywhere close to coming back … Visit link

MacLean downplays Karlsson’s injury (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
Erik Karlsson was one of the two Ottawa Senators who didn’t practise on Wednesday, which should keep the conspiracy theorists busy. … Read the rest here

Video: Penguins Insider: Kennedy and Park Drop-in Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy and Richard Park drop-in on local youth hockey practices at Ice Castle in Castle Shannon. … See this video

RECAP: Calm as a bomb. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
more pics here. How the mighty have fallen. Over the past five years or so, Pens-Caps games always had that “big game” feel to them usually because both teams were vying for Eastern Conference supremacy in the standings and the respective fan bases wanted bragging rights. … Visit link

Crosby will practice with Penguins this weekend (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Crosby will practice with Penguins this weekend Crosby will be back at practice this weekend The Pittsburgh Penguins received some good news Wednesday even though they lost their sixth straight game, 1-0 to the Washington Capitals. … See the rest here

Out with concussion, Wild’s Bouchard practices patience Source: Tribune-Review
Minnesota Wild right wing Pierre-Marc Bouchard’s best asset has again been relegated to patience, instead of skating, passing or other on-ice skills. … See the article here

Future of NHL realignment shaky after players balk Source: Tribune-Review
So much is at stake in the next contract, from a revamped salary cap to salary minimums, that a new schedule is hardly a top priority in the long run. … Excerpt from

Penguins put enforcer MacIntyre on waivers Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins signed Steve MacIntyre to provide protection for Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin this season, but he never really made his presence felt. … Excerpt from

Penguins captain Crosby will skate this weekend Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Sidney Crosby has joined the team on its three-game road trip and is expected to skate this weekend in Florida. … Follow this link

Capitals send rival Penguins to sixth consecutive loss Source: Tribune-Review
Their six-game skid has the Penguins trapped in ninth place in the East, only a point ahead of 10th-place Winnipeg. … Continue reading here

Morning Pens Buzz: Offensively challenged Pens have game to build on; X’s & O’s; On Crosby Situation Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Pens Buzz The Pittsburgh Penguins dropped their sixth straight game, losing to the Washington Capitals 1-0 on Wednesday night at the Verizon Center. … Read more here

Losing skid reaches six Source: Post Gazette
There are no points awarded for moral victories in this league. … Link

Wednesday’s Three Stars: Vokoun blanks Pens; Parise OT hero (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. … Read this article

Rutgers 62 – Pittsburgh 39: Panthers hit new low, dropping 5th straight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Rutgers 62 – Pittsburgh 39 The Pittsburgh Panthers (11-6, 0-4) put on an embarrassing display of offensive basketball, suffering a 62-39 defeat to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (10-7, 2-2 Big East) on Wednesday night at . … Read more here

Crosby to rejoin team on trip Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Sidney Crosby is about to get back on the ice. Coach Dan Bylsma said Crosby, who has not played since Dec. 5 because of what the team calls “concussion-like” symptoms, will accompany the Penguins on their current road trip, which includes weekend stops in Florida and Tampa, and will skate before they return home. … Excerpt from

Bouchard waits out another concussion Source: Post Gazette
Pierre-Marc Bouchard’s best asset again is patience, not skating, passing or other on-ice skills. The Minnesota Wild right winger is out of action indefinitely again after suffering another concussion, raising the question about whether his career is in jeopardy. “I’m not really thinking about this right now. … See the article here

Minus Crosby, Pens lose 6th in row, 1-0 to Caps (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
WASHINGTON – Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was in the building for his team’s latest loss, wearing a jacket and tie and far from the ice. His team sure could use him in the lineup. … Continue reading here

Endgame: Capitals 1, Penguins 0 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Capitals defeat Penguins, 1-0 Source: Post Gazette
WASHINGTON. D.C. — Washington defeated the Penguins, 1-0, at the Verizon Center tonight. … See more here

SECOND PERIOD: Caps lead 1-0, whatev Source: The Pensblog
Tons of gel in Crosby's hair. Pens made one mistake and they paid dearly for it … Read this article

Exclusive: Univ. of Michigan, NHL in advanced discussions for 2013 Winter Classic (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Michigan Stadium is known for being the biggest college football venue in the land, playing to crowds of more than 110,000 every fall. But the 84-year-old stadium, affectionately referred to as The Big House, is also no stranger to outdoor Continue reading … Visit link

Sidney Crosby to Begin Skating; Will Address Media in the Coming Days Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby came back earlier this season from a concussion only to have another setback which had sidelined him indefinitely. However, the Pittsburgh Penguins recently released a statement on Crosby’s status. Pens coach Dan Bylsma announced that center Sidney Crosby will join the team in Washington Wednesday night and will skate during a two-game road trip in Florida . “Tonight, Sidney Crosby will be joining us on the road trip,” Bylsma said. … The rest is here

FIRST PERIOD: Pens vs Caps, Live stream here Source: The Pensblog
Seems like one of the bigger games of the season. Even if it isn't a must-win … More

Puck Previews: Pens/Caps; Burke on ‘overrated’ Phaneuf (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins at Continue reading … Read more here

Video: Radio Rewind (01/12/2012) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik interview on the number of shots and opportunities the Penguins are getting this season. … View video here

Video: Post Game: James Neal (1/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals. … View video here

Video: Post Game: Brooks Orpik (1/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media after tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Pascal Dupuis (1/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to the media after tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals. … View video

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

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PensHead Daily Links 01-09-2012

Monday, January 9th, 2012

Source: Tests reveal “no major” injury for Craig Adams Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
ASHAM DUE BACK, JEFFREY VERY CLOSE Veteran forward Craig Adams suffered what some felt was a potential serious knee/leg injury in Sunday’s practice. The Penguins did not provide an update on Adams today following practice, but a team source tells me this afternoon that while the team expects Adams to possibly miss a little time, … Excerpt from

Video: Scouting Report: Ottawa Senators (1/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will take on the Ottawa Senators tomorrow night. Michelle Crechiolo gives us the details. … To see video click here

Video: Matchup Versus the Devils Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Lange sets the stage for the contest between the Penguins and the Devils on January 7, 2012. Aired in-Arena. … Click here to view video

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Questions still remain in reported assault at CEC on Saturday Source: The Pensblog
A day has passed and there is still no news on the reported assault that took place at CEC on Saturday night. You can read the disturbing details here. … Continued here

Fantasy Hockey: Welcome back to offensive domination, Alex Ovechkin (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Dobber checks in every Monday to force-feed you the latest fantasy hockey trends. The founder of DobberHockey.com and a columnist for The Hockey News website, he long ago immersed himself into this rollercoaster world and is unable to escape … Continue reading here

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Success in Next Few Weeks Will Determine Trades Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh sports teams just cannot seem to catch a break with injuries this season. After watching the Steelers finally succumb to their injury woes, fans are starting to worry that the Penguins may face the same fate … Read more

A Statement On Crosby Won’t Change Anything Source: The Pensblog
Everyone wants to know the current status of Sidney Crosby . That's obvious and it's also completely understandable … Read this article

Answers about Crosby now in high demand Source: The Pensblog
Given the orgy of injuries the Penguins recently got hit with, only a complete idiot would dispute the statement that the Penguins need Crosby on the ice now more than they have during this entire concussion saga. The sad part is that no one knows what is going on … Read more here

Weathering the storm – 01-09-12 Source: Empty Netters
These are bleak times for the Penguins. With potential all-stars such as Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, James Neal and Jordan Staal (above) sidelined, things aren’t looking too good. … See the rest here

Video: Off Day: Eric Tangradi (1/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi talks to reporters following practice on Monday. … To see video click here

Video: Off Day: Arron Asham (1/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Arron Asham talks to reporters following practice on Monday. … Click here to view video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (1/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following practice on Monday. … Video here

Video: Pens Insider: Fire Dept. Face-off (1/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Fire Dept