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PensHead Daily Links 12-15-2011

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Flyers goalie the star of first 24/7 segment (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
MONTREAL – Goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov’s musings about Earth’s place in the universe was all the buzz around the Philadelphia Flyers the day after the airing of the first segment of HBO’s 24/7 show. … Continue reading here

Luongo on Canucks: ‘We’re better than last year’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Vancouver goalie keeps rolling with the punches and the Canucks are just rolling, looking like an elite contender once again. … View post

Concussions becoming the Penguins’ curse (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURG, Pa. – Concussions are becoming the curse of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and not just because of Sidney Crosby. … See the rest here

Video: Scouting Report: Ottawa Senators (12/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
One Michalek brother may be on the ice tomorrow night. … See this video

Malkin Returning to Dominant Form Source: penguins.nhl.com
When athletes undergo a devastating knee surgery, it usually takes a good 12 months before they feel back to normal – let alone play at their highest level. … See more here

The Pensblog 2011 Pittsburgh Penguins Year in Review Source: The Pensblog
We're nearing the end of 2011 and therefore we wanted to commemorate the year that was for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In preparation for this post, we spent weeks thinking about the year and coming up with a way to truly represent what 2011 meant to the Pittsburgh Penguins and their fans … More

Our five favorite moments from 24/7, Episode 1 Source: The Pensblog
Even watching 24/7 last year, it was hard not to gain respect for some of the Washington Capitals.So, about ten minutes into this year's, when we found ourselves completely respecting both teams, we knew it was going to be something special.We briefly thought about running a Rangers blog. … Link

Strait on returning – 12-15-11 Source: Empty Netters
Before Simon Despres, Robert Bortuzzo and Alexander Picard there was Brian Strait. It’s kind of easy to forget, but Strait was the first defenseman the Penguins recalled this season from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton before injuries and a suspension ravaged the team’s blue line. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (12/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following practice on Thursday. … View video

Staal sits out second straight practice Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Jordan Staal (12G-6A-18Pts) nursing a lower body injury, is sitting out his second straight practice after returning to the lineup Tuesday night. … Go here to read the rest

RINKO CONTEST: Win a copy of every print in the Print Shop Source: The Pensblog
Okay we are doing a Rinko contest this Saturday Night. At stake, one copy of every print in our Print Shop . Details 1 … Follow this link

Penguins Report: 12/15/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Those participating at Pens practice (11:14 AM). 11:14 AM: Head coach Dan Bylsma has gathered the troops to go over the drills. On the ice are forwards Malkin, Neal, Kennedy, Adams, Kunitz, Dupuis, MacIntyre, Sullivan, Asham, Cooke… … Read more here

Video: Civic Arena Ornament Making Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV visits Wendell August Forge to see the Holiday Ornaments being made out of the old Civic Arena roof. … See video here

Twenty Years Later – Capitals 7, Penguins 2 – 12-14-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the second … … The rest is here

Here is Patrick Kane’s shootout goal last night Source: The Pensblog
24/7 kind of overshadowed this disgusting Patrick Kane goal. … Read the rest here

This Pens fan will probably grow up to be a big time penguins message board poster Source: The Pensblog
via Freakshow : … Read more here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-15-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” Obviously, the head injuries are beyond your control, for the most part. … Visit link

Canes’ Skinner, Pitkanen have concussions Source: Tribune-Review
Things have gone from bad to worse in a hurry for the slumping Carolina Hurricanes, as leading scorer Jeff Skinner and key defenseman Joni Pitkanen are out indefinitely with concussions. … See the article here

Concussions continuing to nag NHL stars Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby and Claude Giroux should have been intertwined this season as two of the NHL’s brightest stars, competing for state supremacy, an MVP trophy and a Stanley Cup. … Link

Pens’ Michalek is due back against Ottawa Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek is a good bet to return from a concussion, but while he returns to the lineup, many around the league will be exiting for the same reason. … Read the rest here

HBO 24/7 Flyers Rangers Ep. 1 review: Grandma Callahan rules (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
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Bruins, Thomas topple Ottawa Source: Post Gazette
Tim Thomas made 47 saves, Daniel Paille scored twice and the visiting Boston Bruins extended their winning streak to three games Wednesday night with a 5-2 victory against the Ottawa Senators. Rich Peverley had a goal and an assist and Chris Kelly and Patrice Bergeron also scored for Boston, which won for the second night in a row to move atop the Eastern Conference standings. … More

Michalek brothers deal with concussions Source: Post Gazette
There is a certain, sad symmetry to it all. Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek, who has missed the past seven games because of a concussion, expects to be back in the lineup Friday when they visit the Ottawa Senators. … See the rest here

Penguins tattered but not torn apart Source: Post Gazette
So far, the team has overcome a rash of concussions and other injuries to remain in the chase for East’s top spot, but can they keep that up? … Read more here

Ilya Bryzgalov is crazy Source: The Pensblog
24/7 was unreal. Ilya Bryzgalov stole the show for the Flyers. If you do one thing … Visit link

Video: Young Pittsburgh fan freaks out at Detroit fan parents (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It’s tough being a preadolescent sports fan. … Read more

24/7 Rangers vs Flyers: Episode 1, known live streams UPDATED Source: The Pensblog
10pm . This should be interesting. … See the article here

Red Wings drop injury-depleted Penguins 4-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Evgeni Malkin spent two periods making the Pittsburgh Penguins forget all about Sidney Crosby. … Visit link

Video: Radio Rewind: Chris Conner (12/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears catches up with former Penguin Chris Conner of the Detroit Red Wings following Tuesday night’s game. … Video here

Tags: Chris Conner, Dan Bylsma, Evgeni Malkin, Jordan Staal, Sidney Crosby, Simon Despres, Steve Mears, Zbynek Michalek
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PensHead Daily Links 07-08-2011

Friday, July 8th, 2011

Pittsburgh Penguins 2011: Beyond Steve Sullivan, What Else Do They Need? Source: Bleacher Report
If the opening-round playoff exit for the 2010-11 Pittsburgh Penguins could be defined in one word, most would mention health. I’d say, “deterrence.” Even at their optimum, with bumps and bruises at a premium across the roster, the team must know that a realistic run at the Stanley Cup in the coming season will require, at the very least, some subtle changes. To put it simply, there are things that the Cup winning Pens of 2008-09 did that the most recent team offerings were unable to accomplish. It’s easy to be blinded by the team’s core talent into believing that “Pittsburgh” will be engraved into the Cup again as a matter of destiny. In reality, only 11 players remain from the championship squad that gathered around Marc Andre-Fleury after Game 7 in Joe Louis Arena. In real life, penguins may not fly, but to add the capital “P” and give the bird a hockey stick is to expect unlimited heights. Like nature’s birds, however, Pittsburgh was grounded last season. Injuries resulted in a lack of offensive punch, especially at the “wing” positions, serving as a prelude to doom. Injuries did not exclusively cause scoring to drop. There were other factors … See the article here

Andre Ethier to replace Shane Victorino on NL All-Star Team Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
No Andrew McCutchen as a replacement for the All-Star Game. … Excerpt from

NFL Lockout To Boost NHL, Penguins (An Interview with Forbes’ Mike Colligan) Source: Bleacher Report
Six championships. The Rooney Family. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Ray Shero on Mark Madden (7/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ray Shero went on Mark Madden’s afternoon radio show to talk about the upcoming season and looking back on the off-season moves he made. … Watch here

The Sid Lottery Source: penguins.nhl.com
Throughout the summer, www.PittsburghPenguins.com will periodically present a PNC Wealth Management “Legendary Moment” from the PNC Legends Level Suites at CONSOL Energy Center. Each display features an incredible moment from Penguins… … See more here

Pens Shero to Appear on 105.9 FM the X at 3:15 PM Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero will appear as a guest on 105.9 FM The X with host Mark Madden at 3:15 p.m. … Read more

Latest Penguins Buzz: Malkin at wing or center impacts several players on depth chart Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Latest Penguins Buzz Staal to wing talk *Don’t buy into any talk out there of Jordan Staal getting an extended look at wing in training camp. I’m told there are no plans to explore a possible move to wing for Staal. His spot in the lineup will be in his normal third line center … Continue reading here

Video: PNC Legendary Moment: Sidney Crosby Lottery Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins win the Sidney Crosby Lottery, forever changing the future of the Pittsburgh hockey landscape. … To see video click here

Red Wings sign former Pens wing Conner Source: Tribune-Review
Chris Conner, an unrestricted free agent, played 60 games for the Penguins last season, recording seven goals including three game-winners and nine assists. … Link

Pittsburgh Penguins: 10 Players to Watch at the 2011 Prospect Development Camp Source: Bleacher Report
From July 11-16, the Penguins will host some of the players they hope will fill their rosters of tomorrow. … Go here to read the rest

90 days….. Source: The Pensblog
@stoosh10 in your mouth Side noteblog, our good friend Scott P. , wanted us to send out the link for the Yinzer app. [ Itunes ] Although, until it has “shoooooooooot,” listed as a reference it might not be worth it. … The rest is here

Empty Netter Assists – 07-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Pensburgh translated a blog post by former Penguin Maxime Talbot (above) on French Canadien sports site RDS.ca . Talbot explains his reasons for joining the Flyers (money, contract length, competition), the reaction of Penguins fans, the contract … … Continued here

Red Wings fan fined for octopus throw has case tossed (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
One of the more frustrating aspects of the 2010-11 NHL season was the sudden crackdown on a decades-old tradition: The throwing of octopi on the ice during Detroit Red Wings games at Joe Louis Arena, which dates back to 1952. … Continue reading here

2011 NHL Free Agency: The Questions That Remain for the Pittsburgh Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
It has already been quite an offseason for the Pittsburgh Penguins . First, there was #JagrWatch which ended disastrously when Jaromir Jagr signed with the Philadelphia Flyers . Second, Penguins’ forward Max Talbot followed Jagr to Philly, prompting many Pens fans to bash the “superstar” over Twitter … Read this article

Tags: Chris Conner, Jaromir Jagr, Jordan Staal, Maxime Talbot, Ray Shero, Sidney Crosby
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PensHead Daily Links 07-07-2011

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

Sidney Crosby donation boosts kids’ hospital (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
HALIFAX – A donation from Sidney Crosby has helped Nova Scotia’s largest children’s hospital expand and renovate a lounge used by teen patients. … More here

Hockey in “July” begins on Friday Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The ice is back at CONSOL Energy Center — for what the Pittsburgh Penguins are calling Hockey in July. Hockey in July is a full week of youth-oriented activities including games and instructional clinics created by the Penguins to coincide with the teams annual prospects camp. The youth hockey events begin Friday, July … See more here

"Hockey In July" Begins With Youth Tournament Friday and Saturday at CONSOL Energy Center Source: penguins.nhl.com
The ice is back at CONSOL Energy Center — for what the Pittsburgh Penguins are calling “Hockey in July.” “Hockey in July” is a full week of youth-oriented activities – including games and instructional clini… … View post

Good or Bad? Pens looking to become more of a finesse team Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins becoming more of a finesse team? It has been a quiet off-season for the Penguins since the Jaromir Jagr saga ended on July 1 and it will remain that way. The team has around $2.9 million in cap space but the Penguins are comfortable with their roster. … Visit link

Five Goals, Five Ways Source: penguins.nhl.com
Throughout the summer, www.PittsburghPenguins.com will periodically present a PNC Wealth Management “Legendary Moment” from the PNC Legends Level Suites at CONSOL Energy Center. Each display features an incredible moment from Penguins… … Read more here

IDEA to Induct Pens’ Rod Murray Into the Hall of Fame Source: penguins.nhl.com
Las Cruces, New Mexico – The Information and Entertainment Association (IDEA) will induct Rod Murray of the Pittsburgh Penguins into the IDEA Hall of Fame. A formal induction ceremony will take place at the 2011 IDEA Conference to be h… … Read this article

KHL and NHL have signed The Memorandum of Understanding Agreement Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Today KHL and NHL signed the Memorandum of Understanding the agreement, which confirms mutual respect of the two leagues for professional contracts of their players, obliges both parties to regularly perform a number of procedures aimed to avoid conflict situations during transfers of players from one league to another. The Memorandum was signed by … Read the rest here

NFL: Bucs, Eagles & Texans to chase Ike Taylor Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Taylor at the top of Tampa Bay’s wishlist? When free agency gets underway, Ike Taylor remains one of the wildcards at the cornerback position. There is said to be mixed opinions on where his value is around the league but three teams expected to pursue him heavily are the Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans and Tampa … Read this article

$2.9M contract awarded for demolition of Civic Arena Source: Tribune-Review
The contract, which went to Noralco Corp. of Penn Hills, went forward despite a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday against the SEA and other city and federal agencies by Preservation Pittsburgh seeking to stop the demolition. … Read more here

Conner signs with Red Wings – 07-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
It’s not quite Marian Hossa, but another former Penguin has gone to Detroit. Forward Chris Conner has signed a one-year contract with the Red Wings. … See the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Is Evgeni Malkin Better off at Center or Wing? Source: Bleacher Report
A few days back I published an article where I discussed the reasons that I think Evgeni Malkin, not Sidney Crosby , will be the key to the Pittsburgh Penguins 2011-12 season. This was not meant as a slight to Crosby … Read more

Video: PNC Legendary Moment: Lemieux 5 Goals 5 Ways Source: penguins.nhl.com
A look back at Mario Lemieux’s 5 Goals he scored in one game, 5 different ways. … To see video click here

Can they close the deal? NFL and Players said to be closing in on new CBA deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The NFL and Players are said to be putting on the finishing touches this week on a new CBA agreement. Can they close the deal … Continue reading here

Red Wings sign Chris Conner to a one year deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
27 year old winger Chris Conner has signed a one year deal with the Detroit Red Wings. Conner established himself as a regular with the Penguins this past season but was seeking a one-way contract from Pittsburgh, something the Penguins had no interest in. … Read more here

Crosby Foundation Supports Teen Lounge Source: penguins.nhl.com
Thanks to Sidney Crosby and his foundation, there is a newly redeveloped teen lounge for patients at the IWK Health Center in Halifax, Nova Scotia, near his hometown of Cole Harbour. The Pittsburgh Penguins’ star spent some time the… … Link

‘Perfect storm’ sparks NHL summer spending spree (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
On June 1, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman held his state-of-the-league news conference at the Stanley Cup Final. … Read more

Will Lamoriello continue Habs fetish with Michel Therrien? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
On Wednesday, the buzz was that former Montreal Canadiens coach Guy Carbonneau might become the next coach of the New Jersey Devils, who remain the only NHL team without one for next season. He stepped down as coach of the Continue reading … Link

91 Days….. Source: The Pensblog
Via @realjasonstru … See the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 07-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Evgeni Malkin (above) cares not for your Virginia Slims ladies . -Today’s “The-Civic-Arena-Situation-is-Still-a-Mess” story involves a lawsuit ! … The rest is here

Post-Game: Morton’s inability to “mix things up” catches up to him in 8-2 loss Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Houston 8 – Pittsburgh 2 W: Bud Norris (5-6) L: Charlie Morton (7-5) Post-Game Wrapup Morton relies heavily on one pitch in loss Charlie Morton (8H – 5R – 6SO – 1BB) limited the Houston Astros to three hits and no runs through the first five innings but his inability to “mix things up” caught … See the article here

Tags: Chris Conner, Evgeni Malkin, Jaromir Jagr, Marian Hossa, Mario Lemieux, Michel Therrien, Sidney Crosby
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PensHead Daily Links 06-14-2011

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

Tickets for Game 7 will cost you big time (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
VANCOUVER – See Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final or buy a car? … View post

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Pitt – Penn State to resume Football rivalry in 2016 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Big News out of Pitt today. The school announced the Pitt – Penn State rivalry will return in 2016. The universities signed a home and home agreement for the 2016 and 2017 seasons. … View post

Pittsburgh Penguins: 5 Ways They Can Return to Greatness in 2011-12 Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the most talented teams in the league right now, but unlike the hype that has led them into the playoffs the last two seasons, they haven’t made it past the second round in the two years since their last Stanley Cup win. … Read the rest here

Video: NHL Live: Dan Bylsma Source: penguins.nhl.com
NHL Live talks with Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma. … Watch video here

Latest on Chris Conner, Eric Godard & Brett Sterling Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Tuesday’s Pens Tidbits — A lot depends on who the Penguins resign and bring in through free agency but I’m told Penguins assistant GM Jason Botterill informed Ryan Craig and his agent Craig Oster during discussions over the past couple weeks that the Penguins feel Craig could win a final forward spot out of training … Continued here

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Penguins Summer Youth Hockey Camp Participants Can Register for Free Baseline Concussion Testing Source: penguins.nhl.com
All participants at the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Summer Youth Hockey Camps will be able to register on-site for free baseline concussion testing. UPMC Sports Medicine and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation have teamed up to offer the free bas… … Read the rest here

Point men – 06-14-11 Source: Empty Netters
Vancouver’s Daniel Sedin (above) led the NHL in regular season scoring in 2010-11 with 104 points. Thus far, he only has four points (one goal, three assists) this final … The rest is here

Season Review: Paul Martin Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share One would imagine it would be difficult for a player to adjust to a new team within the National Hockey League when he’s spent his entire career to date with one organization. Especially in the cas… … See the article here

Recchi, 43, with (maybe) one more game to go Source: Tribune-Review
Boston forward Mark Recchi brought his Stanley Cup championship ring to TD Garden on Monday night and showed it around the locker room before the game. Then, he went out and assisted on three goals as the Bruins beat the Vancouver Canucks, 5-2, to force a decisive Game 7. … Read more here

Video: Season Review: Paul Martin Source: penguins.nhl.com
A look back at some of the season’s highlights for Penguins defenseman Paul Martin. … Click here to view video

Penguins sign forward Craig to one-year contract Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins signed forward Ryan Craig to a one-year, two-way contract. If he plays in the NHL, he will count $525,000 against the NHL’s salary cap next season. … Visit link

Bruins’ Krejci toils in anonymity Source: Tribune-Review
Although David Krejci is the NHL’s leading playoff scorer and the Bruins’ first-line center as they play for the Stanley Cup, he can still walk around Boston pretty much unnoticed. … Link

Bruins batter Luongo, Canucks Source: Tribune-Review
The Boston Bruins put Roberto Luongo and the Stanley Cup back on the shelf. … Visit link

Empty Netter Assists – 06-14-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Welcome back Ryan Craig (above). -” At this point I’d had enough of Mario as well, and I unloaded on him verbally … Read the rest here

NHL Notebook: Penguins re-sign AHL captain Source: Post Gazette
Forward Ryan Craig, captain of the Penguins’ American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre, will remain in the organization after signing a one-year, two-way contract. The deal is worth $525,000 if he plays in the NHL, less if he’s in the minors … View post

Stanley Cup Final: Bruins win in rout to force a Game 7 Source: Post Gazette
BOSTON — The Boston Bruins put Roberto Luongo and the Stanley Cup back on the shelf. … Link

McCutchen batting .488 in month of June Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Andrew McCutchen continues to have the look of a player whose on the verge of evolving into a franchise player. … Read the rest here

Gameday: 2011 Stanley Cup Final – Game Six Source: The Pensblog
8:00PM/ET – TD Garden – Boston, MA Vancouver Leads 3-2 Canucks Blogs: Benched Whale , Canucks Corner Bruins Blogs: Days of Y'Orr , Something's Bruin Lord Stanley's Cup will be in the building tonight. … Visit link

Penguins re-sign Craig – 06-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
Another day, another center is re-signed. The Penguins have re-signed forward Ryan Craig to a one-year two-way contract. Craig, 29, appeared in six NHL games and did not record a point … The rest is here

Tags: Chris Conner, Dan Bylsma, Eric Godard, Paul Martin, Roberto Luongo, usbzoso
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PensHead Daily Links 04-26-2011

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

Pens Ready for Home Crowd’s Support Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share There’s a reason why the Penguins battled until the bitter end of the regular season to have home-ice advantage in the playoffs, and it’s going to be apparent on Wednesday night’s Game 7 a… … Go here to read the rest

Post-Practice Notes: Letang says for the most part, power play has given them momentum Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Practice Notes Here are some tidbits from today’s optional skate. … Visit link

Tuesdays With Stoosh: 4.26 Source: The Pensblog
At one point last night, I had a whole separate post initially written up for this. I started doing the Liveblog thing last night, in part because it worked well for Game Three (back when we knew what winning felt like) and in part because anything I pre-wrote for today would be tinged by the events of Game Six and most likely rendered moot … Read more

Lightning-Penguins preview: Game 7 offers contrast (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have given it their all ever since Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin left the lineup with injuries. Have they run out of gas … Excerpt from

Pittsburgh Penguins: 10 Bold Predictions for Their Offseason Source: Bleacher Report
With the Penguins scheduled for a Casket Match Game 7 on Wednesday, some of the Pens fanbase are turning into bridge-jumpers. Not me. I have all the confidence in the world that the Flightless Birds will pull this one out at home with the CEC faithful cheering them of. … Read the rest here

Video: Off-Day: Mark Letestu (4/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mark Letestu talks to reporters following practice at the CONSOL Energy Center. … See this video

Video: Off-Day: Dan Bylsma (4/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following practice at the CONSOL Energy Center. … Click here to view video

Video: Penguins Insider (4/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo brings you the latest on the Penguins’ first round match up with the Tampa Bay Lightning. … Watch here

Video: Off-Day: Kris Letang (4/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to reporters after practice at the CONSOL Energy Center. … See this video

Fan Guide vs. Tampa Bay: Game 7 Source: penguins.nhl.com
For fans that are heading to CONSOL Energy Center on Wednesday, April 27 for the Penguins’ 8 p.m. playoff game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, here are some key points of information: Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for the 8 p.m. … Excerpt from

Game 7 Showdown Features Whiteout, Big Screen Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins are calling for a whiteout for their Game 7 showdown with the Tampa Bay Lightning Wednesday night at 8 p.m. at CONSOL Energy Center. Fans are encouraged to wear white jerseys, sweaters or t-shirts to create whiteou… … More here

Penguins Report: 4/26/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens hold optional practice, 13 players participate (2:20 PM). Coach Bylsma excited for the Game 7 atmosphere (1:41 PM) … Visit link

Deciding Penguins-Lightning game starts at 8 p.m. Source: Tribune-Review
Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series between the Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning will start at 8 p.m. tomorrow. … Read more

Penguins’ Game 7 start time pushed back Source: Post Gazette
The starting time for Game 7 of the Penguins’ first-round playoff series against Tampa Bay Wednesday at Consol Energy Center has been pushed back to 8:08 p.m. by the NHL. … Read the rest here

Penguins – Lightning: 8:00 p.m. Start for Game 7 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Game 7 between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning will be an 8:00 p.m. start at the Consol Energy Center. … More

Penguins-Lightning Game 7 will be Played Wednesday at 8 p.m. at CONSOL Energy Center Source: penguins.nhl.com
The NHL announced that the Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning will play Game 7 of their opening round Stanley Cup playoff series on Wednesday, April 27, at 8 p.m. at CONSOL Energy Center. The game will be broadcast locally on ROOT SPO… … See the rest here

Fleury has given up 4 goals or more in 5 of his last 8 post-season starts Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Goaltender Marc Andre Fleury goes into Wednesday’s Game 7 with a 4-6 record and 2.80 Goals-Against-Average in his last 10 post-season starts. Fleury has given up 4 or more goals in 3 of his last 5 starts against the Lightning and 5 of his last 8 post-season starts overall. … Continue reading here

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Game Seven: Anything Can Happen Source: The Pensblog
Hope for the best, prepare for the worst… … Visit link

Top heavy – 04-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
(Note: Game 7 is scheduled for an 8 p.m. start.) Late in the regular season, one NHL coach repeatedly called Kris Letang, Brooks Orpik, Paul Martin and Zbynek Michalek the best group of top four defensemen in the league. Few would argue that point given how much the Penguins defense improved statistically in 2010-11. … Visit link

Historic playoff victories for NHL expansion teams (Associated Content) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Nashville Predators of the NHL earned their first-ever playoff series win by defeating the Anaheim Ducks four games to two in the best-of-seven opening round. It was the team's first series win since the team first played in the 1998-99 season. … See the article here

Penguins – Lightning Game 6 Reactions Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Game 6 Reactions The Penguins are scheduled to practice today at 2:00 p.m.. … Excerpt from

Empty Netter Assists – 04-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
Playoff Stuff Penguins – Lightning -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “That’s what happens in the playoffs … Read the rest here

NFL teams already contacting free agents Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The NFL has truly entered uncharted waters after District Judge Susan Richard Nelson granted the players injunction request to lift the lockout. The significance of the ruiling at this point is that there’s “no rules” as Judge Nelson’s ruling on Monday did not include the same rules as the 2010 CBA … Go here to read the rest

NHL Playoffs 2011: 3 Changes Needed for Pittsburgh Penguins to Win Game 7 Source: Bleacher Report
After last night’s hard-fought loss at the St. Pete Times Forum, one thing is certain if the Pittsburgh Penguins want to advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs: Changes must be made … Read this article

Boucher accuses Orpik of poking Stamkos in eye – 04-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
It seemed like every other series had some sort of intriguing mini-controversy except for Penguins – Lightning. Guy Boucher filled that void last night when he accused Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik of poking Tampa Bay forward Steven Stamk … … The rest is here

Video: Youth Hockey Int: Matt Bartkowski (4/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Bartkowski talks about his hockey career so far. … Video here

RECAP: Game Six: Into the Depths of Seventh Hell. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
The looks on the faces of Ryan Malone and Steve Downie will haunt us all until 1900 hours Wednesday night. … Read this article

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Penguins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins have given it their all ever since Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin left the lineup with injuries. Have they run out of gas? … Continued here

Woeful power play and poor defensive play has Pens on verge of first round ouster Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Tampa Bay Lightning have forced a Game 7, getting strong goaltending from 41 year old Dwayne Roloson and timely goals, en route to a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals to tie the series at 3-3. Steve Downie and Ryan Malone scored third period goals and … See the rest here

Lightning even series with Penguins 3-3 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Tampa Bay Lightning had the playoffs in mind when they acquired Dwayne Roloson, and the 41-year-old goaltender hasn't disappointed them. Avoiding elimination for the second time in three days, the Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 Monday night to force a Game 7 in their first-round Eastern Conference series. … Continued here

Lightning treat game like one on the road Source: Tribune-Review
The Lightning opted to treat its return to Tampa, Fla., like a road trip, staying in an area hotel Sunday night. … Go here to read the rest

Lightning score 2 after Staal goal, push series to 7 games Source: Tribune-Review
Because the Lightning had a quick response for Jordan Staal’s first playoff goal, the reeling Penguins will be forced to play a Game 7 on Wednesday night. … Continued here

Letang won’t win Norris Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins won’t have their second Norris Trophy winner. … Read this article

Lightning answer Penguins’ third-period equalizer to force Game 7 Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins are on the verge of winning a Stanley Cup playoff series during which they have scored just one power-play goal. … The rest is here

Monday’s Three Stars: Downie time for Tampa; Sharks advance (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Steve Downie, Tampa Bay Lightning The pugnacious Bolts winger scored the game-winning goal and assisted on tallies from Teddy Purcell and Sean Bergenheim as the Lightning survived Game 6, defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-2, to force Game … Continue reading → … Read more here

Penguins miss opportunities, lose to Lightning, 4-2 Source: Post Gazette
TAMPA, Fla. — Max Talbot knows what a goal would have meant. How it could have changed the game … Read more

Handshake Line [VIDEO] Source: The Pensblog
Watch the handshake line between these two hated rivals – the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Norfolk Admirals. … Visit link

Collier: Playing a Game 7 is a chilling prospect Source: Post Gazette
TAMPA, Fla. — No one ever admits as much, but part of what you earn when you jump ahead, 3-1, in any best-of-seven series is a temporary license to screw around with that lead, and now no one will accuse the Penguins of failure to exercise all said rights and privileges therein … Visit link

Lightning’s Malone tries something different to score on Penguins’ Fleury Source: Post Gazette
TAMPA, Fla. … Link

Penguins Notebook: Letang misses out as Norris Trophy finalist Source: Post Gazette
TAMPA, Fla. — Midway through the regular season, Kris Letang of the Penguins wasn’t just being mentioned as a candidate for the Norris Trophy, which goes to the NHL’s top defenseman. He was being touted as the favorite in some circles … Continue reading here

BREAKING NEWS: Jimerson to sing anthem at Consol in Game 7. Source: The Pensblog
Via the trib : Local musician Jeff Jimerson will perform the national anthem prior to the Penguins' next playoff home game. We need all the help we can get at this point. Go pens … More here

Aftermath: Lightning 4, Penguins 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Video: Chris Conner’s penalty shot gaffe for Penguins in Game 6 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Tampa Bay Lightning forced a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference quarterfinal against the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 4-2 victory on Monday night. … Read more

Game 7 Tickets On Sale Tuesday at 10 a.m. Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will host Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday, April 27 at CONSOL Energy Center (starting time is TBD). Approximately 2,000 tickets will go on sale Tuesday at 10 a.m. … More

Penguins fall to Lightning 4-2, series tied, 3-3 Source: Post Gazette
TAMPA, Fla. — The Penguins missed a second chance in a row to eliminate the Tampa Bay Lightning in the teams’ first-round playoff series, losing Game 6, 4-2, tonight at the St. … The rest is here

Pens PP continues limp ways. Game 7 looms. Source: The Pensblog
Bring it. … See the article here

Penguins at Lightning – Game 6 – 04-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME lv2Z7FQfXKE -Hey, guess where we are: -No, not quite: -No lineup changes for either team from Game 5. -The Penguins’ starters are Tyler Kennedy, James Neal, Jordan Staal, Paul Martin, Zbynek Michalek and Marc-Andre Fleury. -Their scratches are Mike Comrie, Matt Cooke, Deryk Engelland, Eric Go … … Continue reading here

Video: The Equalizer Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal uses a screen in front to beat Dwayne Roloson and tie the game at 2 in the third. … To see video click here

Video: Pens Strike First Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot picks off Dwayne Roloson’s pass and hits Pascal Dupuis in front for the opening goal. … See video here

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (4/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury following the Penguins’ loss to the Lightning, 4-2. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Kris Letang (4/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang following the Penguins’ loss to the Lightning, 4-2. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Max Talbot (4/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot following the Penguins’ loss to the Lightning, 4-2. … Watch here

Video: Post-Game: James Neal (4/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal following the Penguins’ loss to the Lightning, 4-2. … Watch video here

Video: Post-Game: Dan Bylsma (4/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma following the Penguins’ loss to the Lightning, 4-2. … View video here

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PensHead Daily Links 04-23-2011

Saturday, April 23rd, 2011

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Lightning convincingly stay alive, beat Pens 8-2 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Tampa Bay Lightning coach Guy Boucher was convinced it was just a matter of time before Steven Stamkos became a dynamic offensive force in the NHL playoffs. … View post

Lightning thumps Penguins, 8-2; series moves to Tampa Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins got drummed by Tampa Bay, 8-2, in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series with the Lightning today at Consol Energy Center. … Follow this link

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 3, Capitals 1 – 04-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup … … More here

Pittsburgh-Area Prospects Lead USA to Victory Over Canada in World Under-18 Tournament Source: penguins.nhl.com
Moon native J.T. … See the article here

Aftermath: Lightning 8, Penguins 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins implode at first sign of trouble in 8-2 loss Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Game Wrapup The Pittsburgh Penguins got off to the type of start they wanted, taking an early edge in zone play but at the first sign of trouble, the Penguins imploded on home ice for the second time in the series. … Read the rest here

AHL Playoff Gameday – Round One, Game Six – Admirals Source: The Pensblog
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza – 7:05 PM NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain Penguins lead series 3-2. Team Notes: The Penguins have a shot to close out the opening round series on home ice … Go here to read the rest

Video: Post-Game: Jordan Staal (4/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal speaks with the media following Saturday’s game. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Mike Rupp (4/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Rupp speaks with the media following Saturday’s game. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (4/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury speaks with the media following Saturday’s game. … See video here

Video: Post-Game: Paul Martin (4/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin speaks with the media following Saturday’s game. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Coach Bylsma (4/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma speaks with the media following Saturday’s game. … Watch here

Video: Game in a Flash: TBL-PIT (GM 5) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the best highlights from Game 5 between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins. … View video

Bolts take 5-0 lead after second period Source: Tribune-Review
The second period began much like the first ended with the Penguins unable to score on the power play, and the Lightning taking advantage with two quick strikes against Fleury. … Visit link

Stay the course. Pens lose 8-2. Source: The Pensblog
If Game Four was on Monday night, and the Lightning had done this in Games One, Two, and Three, then there would be cause for concern. Anyone who's lived through more than one playoff run knows the final score of this game is meaningless. It's a loss, and the Pens are still up 3-2 in the series. … Visit link

THIRD PERIOD: LIGHTNING/PENS, 5-0 Tampa. Source: The Pensblog
As bad as it feels right now, everyone is going to have a day to pull it together for Monday. The playoffs are like being at Kennywood. Today is like the time the Whip collapsed … View post

@pghpenguins: #Pens center Evgeni Malkin skating at Southpointe on Friday – http://twitpic.com/4ojk7z

SECOND PERIOD THREAD: LIGHTNING/PENS, Unlimited chances but Pens trail 2-0 Source: The Pensblog
Pens had unlimited chances in the first period. They hit a post, missed a wide open net, etc. Tampa Bay didn't do a damn thing in the first period for about 16 minutes … Visit link

@pghpenguins: Congrats to today's winners of the @GNCLiveWell Two Man Advantage – Won tickets the game inside! – http://twitpic.com/4oi4g6

2011 NHL Playoffs Live Blog: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins Game 5 Source: Bleacher Report
Good afternoon, NHL fans! I know it’s very early for a hockey game, but we have an exciting afternoon ahead of us as the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. Pittsburgh is currently leading the series three games to one and can eliminate Tampa Bay with a win at Consol Energy Center today. Meanwhile, the Lightning will be looking to hold off elimination and bring Game 6 back to Tampa. … The rest is here

Malkin Starts Skating Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Evgeni Malkin is back on the ice. The Penguins star center has been doing some light skating sessions – about 20 to 30 minutes – the past few days at Southpointe, beginning on Thursday. … See the article here

Video: We Are One – Game 5 Intro (4/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins ‘We Are One’ intro to start Game 5 against the Lightning in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs … Watch video here

Video: Evgeni Malkin Skates (4/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin took the ice for a light skate at Southpointe. … To see video click here

Video: Pens Break Through Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Rupp stashes home a rebound to put Pittsburgh on the board. … To see video click here

Video: Conner Connects Source: penguins.nhl.com
Nice stick work from Chris Conner is rewarded moments later when Max Talbot hits him for Conner’s first career playoff goal. … Video here

Game 5: Lightning @ Penguins Game Notes Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Game 5 Pre-Game Notes — The Penguins look to close out the series this afternoon against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinals . Start time is 12:00 p.m.; TV: ROOT SPORTS and VERSUS Network; Radio: 105.9 the X. … The rest is here

FIRST PERIOD: LIGHTNING/PENS, Finish them. [ online feeds here ] Source: The Pensblog
“You look like you are going to a funeral.” ” Maybe I am.” If you are looking for an online feed looks like one is live here . If you have any to share please do so in cblog city. Go Pens … More

Fleury’s career numbers in Game 5′s Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Goaltender Marc Andre Fleury comes into today’s game with a 5-4 career record in Game 5s to go along with a 2.32 goals against average and .915 save percentage. Fleury is 3-2 all-time at home in Game 5. … The rest is here

Audio: Bylsma talks Game 5, Lineup, 12:00 p.m. start & More Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Bylsma Pre-Game Media Session Here are some highlights from Bylsma’s pre game media session this morning….. — A hot topic at least from the media has been the 12:00 p.m. start tme. … Excerpt from

Playoff Gameday – Round One, Game Five – Lightning Source: The Pensblog
CONSOL Energy 12:00PM TV: ROOT Sports, CBC, Versus Penguins Lead Series 3-1. Team Notes: Kunitz will be back. The Penguins haven't been great at closing series at home recently … View post

Pens-Bolts Game 5: In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:51 AM: It’s about that time – Quote of the Day Time! I’ve used a quote from Pascal Dupuis for Games 3 and 4, and coincidentally, we won both. … More

Lightning at Penguins – Game 5 – 04-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAMElv2Z7FQfXKE -Greetings from: -It’s a warm, somewhat muggy day in Pittsburgh. It’s been raining on and off for about 24 hours. … The rest is here

Penguins Highlight Students’ Enthusiasm and Artwork with Annual "Students for Stanley" Banner Contest Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins hosted a “Students for Stanley” banner contest for students throughout Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh as the team began its quest for the Stanley Cup. … … Excerpt from

Pride, a shot at the Cup, and many jobs now on the line (The Vancouver Sun) Source: Yahoo Sports
The list of questions the Vancouver Canucks can avoid having to answer – if they manage to pull their heads out of their nether regions and find their game again in time to save a memorable season – is long and invasive. … Read more

NHL Roundup: Buffalo takes 3-2 lead over Flyers Source: Post Gazette
The Philadelphia Flyers had the stirring comeback, but the Buffalo Sabres will take the win and a shot at clinching the playoff series Sunday at home. … View post

For the Penguins, winning a playoff series at home is elusive Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have accomplished an awful lot in Dan Bylsma’s two-plus years as coach. They have won a Stanley Cup, of course, and put up the second-highest point total in franchise history. But there also are things they haven’t done since Bylsma replaced Michel Therrien. … Follow this link

Penguins Notebook: Fleury gets no love from voters for Vezina Source: Post Gazette
Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury was chosen as the Penguins’ most valuable player this season, and rightly so. He was the primary reason they made a serious run at first place in the Eastern Conference, and why they finished with the second-highest point total in franchise history despite losing 350 man-games to injury. … Read more here

Ron Cook: No Penguins forward is producing like Maximum Mike Rupp Source: Post Gazette
Penguins forward Mike Rupp should be ashamed of himself. Arron Asham is on his line. … Link

Capitals wary of another collapse Source: Tribune-Review
Game 5 was when it started to fall apart for the Washington Capitals last year. They came out sleepwalking and were down, 2-0, before the first period was 10 minutes old the start of another playoff collapse. … More here

In OT, Ennis gives Sabres 3-2 edge Source: Tribune-Review
Tyler Ennis scored off a rebound 5:31 into overtime Friday night to give the Buffalo Sabres a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers and a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series. … The rest is here

NHL pleased with concussion protocol Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL’s new protocol to evaluate players who potentially have suffered a concussion is hardly perfect, but the league is pleased in the early stages. … See the rest here

Odds stacked against Tampa Source: Tribune-Review
When James Neal’s wide-angle shot eluded Dwayne Roloson late Wednesday, instant barriers were put in front of the Tampa Bay Lightning. … Continue reading here

Home ice hasn’t been nice for Penguins in playoffs Source: Tribune-Review
As successful as the Penguins have been under Dan Bylsma, he has yet to lead them to a clinching victory at home. … See the rest here

Penguins’ Asham making presence felt Source: Tribune-Review
The notion that Arron Asham has a glorious history of enhancing his game during the Stanley Cup playoffs isn’t horribly accurate. … Excerpt from

NHL dislikes Cooke more than head shots Source: Post Gazette
So, the NHL hands down a one-game suspension to the Penguins’ Chris Kunitz and Tampa Bay’s Steve Downie. And the league hands down nothing to Vancouver’s Raffi Torres for nearly decapitating Chicago’s Brent Seabrook late last week … See more here

Friday’s Three Stars: Ennis, Smithson winners; Sabres, Preds up 3-2 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Tyler Ennis, Buffalo Sabres It was the Ennis Show in Philadelphia as his overtime goal put the Sabres up 3-2 in their series with the Philadelphia Flyers after a 4-3 win on Friday night. Ennis opened the … Continue reading → … Continued here

Lightning: Tampa Bay goalie looks ahead after Neal’s fluky goal Source: Post Gazette
Tampa Bay goaltender Dwayne Roloson stopped 50 of the first 52 Penguins shots Wednesday night in Game 4 of the first-round playoff series. The 53rd shot was something of a fluke — a puck thrown from a bad angle by winger James Neal that found its way past Roloson’s glove. … More

Empty Netter Assists – 04-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
Playoff Stuff Penguins – Lightning (Note: Our live blog begins at approximately 11 a.m. Set your alarm, have some brunch and curse NBC for making us all wake up this early for a hockey game.) -The Penguins have not won a playoff series at home under Dan Bylsma (above) … The rest is here

RECAP: The Cardiac Kids. WB/S PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins proved themselves as the best team in the American Hockey League throughout the entire regular season. When the team dropped the first two games of the series on home ice, even the most faithful and die hard fans started to question the team in terms of winning a single game. There shouldn't be any more questions. … Read this article

WB/S takes 3-2 lead in series Source: The Pensblog
The Baby Pens have come back from trailing 2 games to none in the opening round of the AHL playoffs, and are now on top 3 games to 2. Game 6 is tomorrow night in Wilkes-Barre where the good guys have a chance to close it out on home ice … More

Timney Overwhelmed by Crowd’s Response Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins admitted that they struggled to get used to their brand-new arena at the beginning of the season. After all, hockey players are a superstitious bunch, and they had to nail down new game-day routines and get situated in their new su… … Excerpt from

Woman Salutes James Neal Source: The Pensblog
We initially saw this pic in the moments immediately after Neal's goal, as our infatuation with the stunnedness consumed our minds. Reader Amy D. sat back and looked at the big picture. Literally. … Excerpt from

Tags: Arron Asham, Chris Conner, Chris Kunitz, Consol Energy Center, Dan Bylsma, Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, Jordan Staal, Marc Andre Fleury, Michel Therrien, Mike Rupp, Pascal Dupuis, Paul Martin, usbzoso
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PensHead Daily Links 04-10-2011

Sunday, April 10th, 2011

Pens close regular season with win Source: Tribune-Review
Willing themselves to victory has become so contagious for the Penguins that they won Sunday when it hardly was necessary. … Read the rest here

Kennedy, Johnson lead Penguins past Thrashers 5-2 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Tyler Kennedy scored the first of Pittsburgh's four second-period goals, reserve goalie Brent Johnson won his fourth straight decision, and the Penguins closed the regular season with a 5-2 victory Sunday over the already-eliminated Atlanta Thrashers. Pascal Dupuis, Michael Rupp and rookie Mark Letestu added goals to give the Penguins a 4-1 lead 18:14 into the second. … See the article here

Aftermath: Penguins 5, Thrashers 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
ANALYSIS The Penguins’ final game of the regular season against Atlanta had no playoff implications, as Pittsburgh was already locked into fourth place with a first-round matchup against Tampa Bay looming. Regardless, they took care of business against the Thrashers, winning 5-2 at Phillips Arena on Sunday. … Read more

Penguins end regular season with 5-2 win over Atlanta Source: Post Gazette
ATLANTA — The Penguins closed out the 2010-11 regular season with a 5-2 victory over Atlanta at Philips Arena Sunday afternoon. They finished with a 49-25-8 record and 106 points, second-most in franchise history. … Go here to read the rest

Pens win 5-2. Time to buckle up. Source: The Pensblog
TK kick-started the offense. Ben Lovejoy had a Crosby-esque game. We'll enjoy this victory for about the next 20 seconds … More here

Stat Nerd Sunday: Pre-Stanley Cup Playoffs stat-gasm (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
(Ed. Note: Welcome to Stat Nerd Sunday, where we occasionally obsess over hockey numbers like a Dungeon Master obsessing over the level of his warrior elf … See the article here

THIRD PERIOD: Pens/Thrashers, Pens lead 4-1- Last period of the regular season Source: The Pensblog
Rupp, Kennedy, Test tube, and Dupes all scored in the second. Evander Kane threw an elbow to Kris Letang's head. The Thrashers are basically just trying to injure people. … More

SECOND PERIOD: Pens/Thrashers, Yea Source: The Pensblog
Snore. … Read more here

As Blackhawks wait on Stars, rest of NHL’s first round seeds are set (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
With the Chicago Blackhawks losing 4-3 to the Detroit Red Wings this afternoon, we now know what teams are what seeds in the Western Conference to go along with the set-on-Saturday matchups in the East. Here's how everything falls: EASTERN … Continue reading → … Follow this link

No. 4 Pittsburgh Will Face No. 5 Tampa Bay in First Round of the Playoffs Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share It’s official – the No. 4 Pittsburgh Penguins will be facing the No. … Read more here

FIRST PERIOD: Pens/Thrashers, Tangradi Returns Source: The Pensblog
Can't believe this is game 82. … Continue reading here

Penguins at Thrashers – 04-10-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME (One last time this season…) l1wZ05sD6yw -Hey, guess where we are: -No, not quite: -According to FSN Pittsburgh Root Sports, the Penguins’ lines and defensive pairings will look like this: Eric Tangradi – Mark Lestestu – Alex KovalevMike Rupp – Mike Comrie – Tyler K … … Read more

Pens-Thrashers In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
0:00: That’s the end of the game! The Pens win it, 5-2, and tie the franchise record for most road victories! We’ll wait to see the official stats to see if the PK finished first, as they went three for five on the night. 1:28: Comrie punche… … View post

@pghpenguins: Equip. mgr Dana Heinze sewing the 'A' on Craig Adams' jersey #Pens – http://twitpic.com/4jc36a

Neal, Staal, Kunitz and Fleury to sit out Atlanta finale Source: Post Gazette
ATLANTA – Left wingers James Neal and Chris Kunitz, along with center Jordan Staal and goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, will sit out the Penguins’ regular-season finale at Atlanta this afternoon. … Visit link

Top 10 Penguins Games of Inaugural Regular Season at Consol Energy Center Source: Bleacher Report
The Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, a building several years in the making, finally opened its doors in August. … Follow this link

Neal, Staal, Kunitz and Fleury to sit – 04-10-11 Source: Empty Netters
With the Penguins having nothing to gain in today’s game in Atlanta, Dan Bylsma will scratch forwards James Neal, Chris Kunitz, Jordan Staal and will have Marc-Andre Fleury serve as the back up goaltender. They will be replaced in the lineup by Mike Comrie, Chris Conner, Eric Tangradi (right) and Brent Johnson … Follow this link

Gameday 82 – Thrashers Source: The Pensblog
3:00 pm Philips Arena TV: ROOT Sports Gameday 82. A playoff meeting with Tampa Bay awaits. … See the article here

Pirate Fan Gets Lit Up By Police Source: The Pensblog
Holy shit, saw this via twitter: Wow. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Game-Day: Dan Bylsma (4/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before today’s game against the Atlanta Thrashers … Watch here

Death Watch: Blackhawks playoff scenarios; overview of East (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Since we're down to the final moments of postseason life for teams in contention, Puck Daddy solemnly begins a daily countdown to annihilation. The Eastern Conference Playoff seeds are cemented after last night, while the West battles into the final … Continue reading → … Link

About the Thrashers – 04-10-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Thrashers. When and where: 3 p.m., Philips Arena. TV: Root Sports … More

Pens wrap up regular season today with opportunity to rest players Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
With their playoff positioning and opponent known for round 1, head coach Dan Bylsma has the option of resting a few players and not going with a full lineup. Winger James Neal is not expected to play due to what is believed to be a left wrist injury. Neal’s injury will give Mike Comrie or … More here

Hynes’ Passion Cultivates Success Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share The coach behind Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s outstanding season was recognized for his efforts on April 6. … Read the rest here

Flyers win Atlantic Division Source: Tribune-Review
Scott Hartnell and Andrej Meszaros each scored two goals, as the Philadelphia Flyers clinched the Atlantic Division title and the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 7-4 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday night. … See the article here

Baby Pens’ Hynes named AHL coach of year Source: Tribune-Review
John Hynes, who at age 36 is the youngest coach in the AHL, won the league’s coach of the year honors Wednesday. As a rookie head coach, Hynes has led the Baby Pens to the best record in the AHL. … View post

Rossi: Another season to remember Source: Tribune-Review
As the third season of Hockey Day in Pittsburgh wraps, this beat reporter looks back fondly on memorable moments from another season covering the Penguins. … See the article here

Penguins will open Stanley Cup playoffs vs. Lightning Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins learned Saturday night that they will face the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, which will begin Wednesday or Thursday with the first postseason game at Consol Energy Center. … Read this article

Penguins Cup Chronicles: Frank Pietrangelo Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins goaltender Frank Pietrangelo may be best remembered for “The Save” in Game 6 of the Patrick Division semifinals against New Jersey. … See more here

Pietrangelo, teammates recall ‘The Save’ Source: Tribune-Review
When Penguins goaltender Frank Pietrangelo threw out his glove hand and robbed the New Jersey Devils’ Peter Stastny in Game 6 of the 1991 Patrick Division semifinals, it was just a save. A great one, to be sure, but it hadn’t earned a name. … Continued here

Bylsma’s tough love pays off with Fleury’s performance Source: Tribune-Review
Marc-Andre Fleury has compiled Vezina-caliber numbers since being pulled early in the first period of a game Nov. 6 at Phoenix. … Visit link

Empty Netter Assists – 04-10-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -How far has Kris Letang slipped out of consideration for the Norris Trophy ? -Mike Rupp is good people . -Bryan Lerg, David Marshall and Brett Sterling each had a goal and an assist for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in … View post

Penguins’ Fleury has his ‘best season’ Source: Post Gazette
ATLANTA — It is not about the statistics. Oh, there’s nothing wrong with them — most are outstanding, actually — but assessing Marc-Andre Fleury’s season, and his value to the Penguins, is not a paint-by-numbers project. … Continue reading here

Penguins to face Tampa Bay in Round 1 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins on Saturday night learned that they will enter the playoffs as the No. … More here

On the Penguins: Looking at defensive awards Source: Post Gazette
A few months ago, Kris Letang was turning up in a lot of conversations about top contenders for the Norris Trophy, which is awarded annually to the NHL’s top defenseman. And not as an afterthought. Letang was flat-out sensational for most of the first half or so of the season, but his productivity — and overall performance — slipped as winter moved along. … View post

Penguins Notebook: Letang, Talbot have chance to play 82 games Source: Post Gazette
ATLANTA — The total won’t be official until coach Dan Bylsma turns in the Penguins’ lineup for their regular-season finale against Atlanta today at Philips Arena, but it looks as if the Penguins will lose 350 man-games to injuries and illness in 2010-11. … Continue reading here

Cook: Rupps ‘just good human beings’ Source: Post Gazette
On the night of Dec. 4, Penguins forward Mike Rupp was in Columbus. He played a strong game in a 7-2 win, scoring a goal and holding his own in a fight with Blue Jackets enforcer Jared Boll. … Read more

Round One: Penguins Versus Lightning Source: The Pensblog
Bring It. … Continued here

Senators fire Clouston after missing playoffs (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Ottawa Senators fired head coach Cory Clouston and two assistants on Saturday after the team failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second time in three seasons. … Excerpt from

Flyers beat Islanders, clinch Atlantic Divison; Penguins to face Lightning in first round – 04-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
Andrej Meszaros had two goals and two assists for the Flyers in a 7-4 defeat of the Islanders tonight at the Wells Fargo Center . The victory clinched the Altantic Division title and second place in the Eastern Conference for the Flyers. As a result, the Penguins will finish in fourth place regardless of tomorrow’s gam … … Read the rest here

Flyers win Atlantic Division; Penguins to face Lightning Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins will have the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference and will face Tampa Bay in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. … Go here to read the rest

Tags: Ben Lovejoy, Brent Johnson, Chris Conner, Chris Kunitz, Consol Energy Center, Craig Adams, Dan Bylsma, Eric Tangradi, Frank Pietrangelo, Jordan Staal, Kris Letang, Mark Letestu, Mike Comrie, Mike Rupp, Pascal Dupuis, Tyler Kennedy
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PensHead Daily Links 04-08-2011

Friday, April 8th, 2011

Gameday 81 – Islanders Source: The Pensblog
7:00 pm No way we're posting an Islanders logo today. Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum TV: ROOT Sports This isn't about revenge … Go here to read the rest

Philadelphia Flyers goalie preparing for NHL Playoffs redux? (Associated Content) Source: Yahoo Sports
Ken Wregget only won a single regular season game after he was acquired by General Manager Bob Clarke from the Toronto Maple Leafs in March of 1989. His addition purely provided “just in case” insurance for starter Ron Hextall. … More

Fantasy Hockey: Eastern Conference playoff dark horse players (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Yesterday we took a look at some solid candidates for Western Conference playoff domination. Today, let's turn our attention east, where even three days before the end of the season, the Rangers, the Hurricanes and the Sabres battle for the … Continue reading → … Continued here

Alvarez dropped to 6th in the lineup Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pedro Alvarez has been moved to 6th in the lineup for tonight’s game against the Colorado Rockies. Alvarez has gone hitless in 3 of his last 4 games and is 2-for-17 with 7 strikeouts during that span. Alvarez is batting .200 with 0 home runs and 4 RBI’s this season. … Read this article

Puck Headlines: Penguins vs. Isles preview; Modano on retirement (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. Marty St … View post

@pghpenguins: Check out the finished Marc-Andre Fleury banner at @CONSOLEnergyCtr! – http://twitpic.com/4ieh5o

New York Islanders vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: Fight Night Round Two? Source: Bleacher Report
Out of the 82 games the Islanders will have played this season, there may not be a single one as highly-anticipated as tonight’s. That’s because they’ll be facing off against the Pittsburgh Penguins , and doing so for the first time since their 9-3 blowout victory at Nassau Coliseum. … Read the rest here

Video: Game-Day: Jordan Staal (4/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders … See this video

Video: Game-Day: Chris Kunitz (4/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … See this video

Video: Game-Day: Zbynek Michalek (4/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … To see video click here

Video: Game-Day: Dan Bylsma (4/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … View video

Pens not optimistic Crosby will play in playoff opener Source: Tribune-Review
Though he continues to participate in non-contact practices with the Penguins, superstar center Sidney Crosby is short on time regarding a return for the start of the Stanley Cup playoffs next week. … More here

Niskanen expected to sit tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Matt Niskanen not Ben Lovejoy is expected to be a healthy scratch tonight. … Read the rest here

@pghpenguins: Adams and Godard taking a seat in the stands – before pract. began #Pens – http://twitpic.com/4idrpu

Top U.S. High School Hockey Players To Compete In "America’s Showcase" Tournament April 13-17 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Some of the best high school hockey players in the country will be coming to Pittsburgh April 13-17 to compete in USA Hockey’s “America’s Showcase,” hosted by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League for the second-st… … Read more here

As playoffs loom, Crosby still 2 steps from playing Source: Post Gazette
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — The Stanley Cup playoffs start in less than a week, and Sidney Crosby still has two steps to clear before he can get back in the Penguins’ lineup … Read this article

Fleury vs Montoya tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Tonight’s goaltending matchup will not involve Brent Johnson or Rick Dipietro. Marc Andre Fleury (35-20-5, 2.31 GAA) will get the start in goal for Pittsburgh, while Al Montoya will start for New York. Montoya is 9-5-4 this season with a 2.37 GAA … View post

Pens focused on getting two points but will alter lineup Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Tonight marks the first rematch between the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins since the February 11th melee in Long Island. The last meeting on February 11th, featured 65 penalties, 346 penalty minutes, 15 fighting majors, 20 misconducts and 10 injections in the Islanders’ 9-3 victory. … More

Penguins starting Fleury; Godard in (presumably); Islanders starting Montoya – 04-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins will start Marc-Andre Fleury (above) in net for tonight’s much anticipated re-match with the Islanders . (PG+) He has a 35-20-5 record this season along with a 2.31goals against average, .918 save percentage and three shutouts … Link

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Ep 26 Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Rupp, ADM USA Hockey Coaches Clinic, Playoff Crossfire and Coach Bylsma at practice, all highlight this week’s show. … See this video

Jersey Fouls: ‘Corey Fairy’ and the Spring of ’69 (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

Penguins Report: Game Day at NY Islanders Source: penguins.nhl.com
Everybody is accounted for at practice, with N. Johnson, Crosby and Cooke joining the skate (11:28 AM). Pens’ morning skate lines, possible lineup change (11:42 AM) … Link

Twitter Contest: #TPBinvasion Source: The Pensblog
For tonight's contest we are celebrating the invasion of the Isle. A lot of people want to know why Pens fans are going up there … The rest is here

Penguins Fans Invited To "Grow One for the Team" Source: penguins.nhl.com
This playoff season, the Pittsburgh Penguins are asking fans to “put down the razor” and “grow one for the team” with the team’s third annual “Beard-A-Thon” campaign. This year’s program is pre… … Read more here

About the Islanders – 04-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Islanders. When and where: 7 p.m., Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum … View post

Video: Trib Total Media Jr. Reporter Source: penguins.nhl.com
Aired in game March 27,2011. Delaney Zilla interviews Chris Kunitz. … View video

Video: Trib Total Media Jr. Reporter Source: penguins.nhl.com
Aired in game on March 20,2011. Lindsay Herold interviews Dustin Jeffrey. … See this video

Video: Trib Total Media Jr. Reporter Source: penguins.nhl.com
Aired in game April 5,2011. Gino D’Matteo interviews Pascal Dupuis. … Video here

Video: Trib Total Media Jr. Reporter Source: penguins.nhl.com
Aired in game February 23,2011. David Bujdos interviews Paul Martin. … View video

Revenge is not priority for Pens tonight Source: Tribune-Review
The Pens were ambushed two months ago on Long Island and would love to get revenge. Another brawl isn’t likely. … See the article here

Penguins’ prospects honored, including Depris Source: Tribune-Review
Only a couple of days after Brad Thiessen was named American Hockey League Goalie of the Year, another of the Penguins’ top prospects was honored. … More

Despite frequent call-ups, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins dominate AHL Source: Post Gazette
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has clinched the best regular-season record in the American Hockey League, has home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs and boasts the coach of the year and the league’s top goaltender. … Continue reading here

Penguins say focus is on playoffs, not payback against Islanders Source: Post Gazette
Penguins rookie Eric Tangradi has not played since Feb. 11, thanks in large part to a concussion he got that night when Trevor Gillies of the New York Islanders drove an elbow into Tangradi’s head — then stood over the injured winger and taunted him … Continued here

Empty Netter Assists – 04-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dan Bylsma speaks: 107103 -Zbynek, you know, Michalek, you know, talks, you know: 107112 -Brooks Orpik speaks: 107106 -Pascal Dupuis: 107109 -Kris Letang speaks: 107107 -The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are kind of good . … The rest is here

Long Island Invasion Source: The Pensblog
The time is almost upon us. If you havePhotoshops, videos or pictures, please send them along to help us prepare and to inspire our heroes … Continued here

Penguins Notebook: Conner, Dupuis, Talbot excel as new third line Source: Post Gazette
During stretches when Matt Cooke, Jordan Staal and Tyler Kennedy have played together for the Penguins, they have been labeled the best third line in the NHL. Because of various circumstances, primarily injuries, the team’s third line now features Max Talbot centering for Chris Conner and Pascal Dupuis. … Go here to read the rest

LINK CITY: To The Isle, Staal vs Backstrom,Terrible Slash, Michalek Chant Source: The Pensblog
Links that are bringing bail money to the Isle Cy up to his old tricks: The Islanders don't expect the game to be like “last time.” So we guess they don't plan on attacking people? [ Canadian Press ] Nothing really going on witht he Pens. … Excerpt from

Penguins vs. Islanders Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 47-25-8-102 Home: 25-15-2-52 Road: 22-11-6-50 WHEN: April 8, 2011… … See the article here

Defenceman Hamhuis hopes to return Saturday (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
VANCOUVER – Suffering his second concussion in two months “was a bit scary'' says Dan Hamhuis but the Vancouver Canuck defenceman isn't ready to walk away from the game just yet. … Read this article

Tags: Ben Lovejoy, Brad Thiessen, Brent Johnson, Brooks Orpik, Chris Conner, Chris Kunitz, Dan Bylsma, Eric Tangradi, Jordan Staal, Kris Letang, Marc Andre Fleury, Matt Cooke, Mike Rupp, Pascal Dupuis, Paul Martin, Sidney Crosby, Tyler Kennedy, Zbynek Michalek
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PensHead Daily Links 04-06-2011

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

Need for Speed Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share The Penguins’ third line has been a constantly evolving entity over the past few months, with the shuffling of players in and out of the lineup due to injury and trades. But right now, the trio of … … More here

Carolina’s annual all-or-nothing playoff prayer (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Hurricanes are confident in their postseason possibilities. The challenge, as usual, is qualifying for the spring fling in the first place. … Read more here

Puck Headlines: San Jose love fest; Marty Turco wagering update (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. We've had Maggie the Monkey picking playoff games. We've had an … Continue reading → … Continue reading here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Will Marc-Andre Fleury Determine Playoff Fate? Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby’s future for this season is a waiting game. Whether or not he will come back will be meaningless if Penguin’s goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury doesn’t show up. He has been fantastic this season posting a 35-20 record with a 2.31 goals against average. … Read more

John Hynes Named American Hockey League’s Outstanding Coach Source: penguins.nhl.com
The American Hockey League announced today that John Hynes of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins has been named the winner of the Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award as the AHL’s outstanding coach for the 2010-11 season, as voted by coaches and … … Follow this link

We Love You, Ted Leonsis Source: The Pensblog
You know it's almost playoff time when Ted Leonsis starts celebrating before he should be. As much as we insult Ted Leonsis on this blog, we have to admit that we love him. A blog post from Ted is a guaranteed opportunity for us to find new and more exciting ways to rip him apart. … Go here to read the rest

Bylsma comments on Malkin’s accelerated rehab process Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin had surgery on a torn ACL on February 10th and Malkin’s rehab process is going faster than first expected. “It was his first day on the ice, ” Bylsma said … The rest is here

Twenty Years Later – Jay Caufield – 04-06-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment, with a highly unimaginative name, which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. We will look back on games on a particular date and catch up with … … More

Fleury For NHL MVP Source: penguins.nhl.com
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@pghpenguins: #Pens Mike Rupp pulling a rugrat on the ice. – http://twitpic.com/4hna8m

NHL Coach of the Year: Bylsma’s deficit vs. Vigneault’s dominance? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
At this point in our hockey culture and the award's history, the Jack Adams is less about being the NHL's best coach in a given season than an honor for the Most Unanticipated Success or the Greatest Feat of Perseverance … Continue reading → … More

Rule-5 draft pick Josh Rodriguez to make his Pirate debut Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pirate fans will their first opportunity to see Rule-5 Draft pick Josh Rodriguez in action today vs the St. Louis Cardinals. Rodriguez will make his first start of the season at shortstop. … Continue reading here

NHL: Top 10 Players Key to Their Team’s Playoff Success Source: Bleacher Report
With one week left in the NHL season, I thought it would be the right time to look at the top 10 players that are integral to the success of their teams. … Read this article

Video: Team Photo Icing (4/6/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Team photo day would not be complete without a little mischief. … View video

Video: Marc-Andre Fleury for the Hart Trophy Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury for the Hart Memorial Trophy (NHL MVP). … Watch here

Video: Off-Day: Chris Conner (4/6/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Conner talks to reporters following Wednesday’s optional skate. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Dan Bylsma (4/6/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Wednesday’s optional skate. … Watch video here

Video: Off-Day: Mark Letestu (4/6/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mark Letestu talks to reporters following Wednesday’s optional skate. … See video here

Crosby goes through another full day of on-ice workouts Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was a full participant during today’s optional practice at the Consol Energy Center. … More here

@pghpenguins: Team Photo Day! Adams, Dupuis and Cooke have some fun with the #Pens training staff for their pic – http://twitpic.com/4hm854

Penguins Report: 4/6/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens holding an optional practice this morning (11:06 AM). It’s Team Picture Day!!! (10:29 AM) … The rest is here

Mike Rupp’s Fundraiser Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Mike Rupp and his wife, Christi, will host a fundraiser at CONSOL Energy Center on Monday, April 11 from 6-7:30 pm to benefit the Cleland family of South Park. Rupp and Pens defensemen Kris Letang and Brooks Orpik will be on hand to sign autographs, along with two members of the Pittsburgh … Read the rest here

‘Shirts Off Our Backs’ video – 04-06-11 Source: Empty Netters
Versus couldn’t be bothered to cut away from having Keith Jones offer generic uniformed opinions on the Penguins’ power play from its postgame to cover the always entertaining “Shirts Off Our Backs” ceremony the Penguins hold for their final home game of the season. The Penguins’ Web site thankfully provided a wonderful video of the event last night: 106799 … Read this article

RECAP: Till The Division’s End. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
This season has made less sense than John Wayne portraying Genghis Khan in that movie. … See more here

Empty Netter Assists – 04-06-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguin -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . … The rest is here

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Penguins’ Crosby skates with team again (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby has been out with a concussion since January 5, but there are signs… … Go here to read the rest

Crosby participates once again in Pens’ morning skate Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby still isn’t in the lineup, and there remains no timetable for his return from a concussion. However, Crosby’s day Tuesday had to feel fairly familiar to the Penguins’ captain. … Link

Pens, UPMC team to keep youth hockey players safe Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins Foundation and UPMC Sports Medicine announced plans Tuesday to help keep area youth hockey players safer regarding the dangerous brain injuries a first-of-its-kind move by the NHL team that has led a push to remove head hits from its league. … Read the rest here

Penguins win, get help in race Source: Tribune-Review
With their 4-2 win over the Devils and Philadelphia’s 5-2 loss to Ottawa, the Penguins are only one point behind the Flyers for the division lead. … Read this article

Tuesday’s Three Stars: Vanek’s trick; Price sets Habs record (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Thomas Vanek, Buffalo Sabres Vanek's hat trick gave the Sabres a huge home victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning, 4-2. … Continue reading here

Penguins Notebook: Team sponsors concussion tests for youth Source: Post Gazette
For its first major initiative, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation is teaming with UPMC Sports Medicine to provide all youth hockey players who have reached the point of allowable contact in games to have free baseline concussion testing. Beginning next month, players ages 11-18 will be eligible for testing through a program called “Heads Up Pittsburgh.” … Read the rest here

Vanek scores 3 in Sabres 4-2 win over Lightning Source: Post Gazette
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Cook: Nice night for Staal; still hope for Neal Source: Post Gazette
It was nice to see Jordan Staal get a goal Tuesday night at Consol Energy Center, his first in eight games. It started the Penguins down the path to a 4-2 win against the New Jersey Devils that went a long way toward clinching at least fourth place in the Eastern Conference and home-ice advantage for a first-round playoff series. … Visit link

NHL Capusles (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pascal Dupuis had two goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins moved closer to clinching home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs with a 4-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. … The rest is here

@pghpenguins: Malkin, Letang & Crosby on the bench at Fan Appreciation Night #Pens – http://twitpic.com/4hgq6f

Pens – Devils Post-Game Thoughts on Special Teams, 3rd D-pairing & more Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 4 – New Jersey 2 Post-Game Wrapup: The Penguins 4-2 victory against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night has pulled them within one point of the Philadelphia Flyers. After losing to Philadelphia last week, it is somewhat of a surprise to head coach Dan Bylsma to be in the position the Penguins are. … More

Penguins beat Devils, 4-2, move a step closer to home ice in playoffs Source: Post Gazette
It’s not as if the Penguins had a lot of time for scoreboard-watching. … Follow this link

VIDEO: Pens Shirts Off Their Backs Source: The Pensblog
Versus screwed this up, but Penstv saves the day: Man, Malkin and Crosby. Matt Cooke makes an appearance. … The rest is here

Jason Spezza leads Senators past Flyers (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
OTTAWA – When the Ottawa Senators look back at their miserable season, compounding the Philadelphia Flyers' woes in the Nation's Capital will be one of the positives. … Read this article

Aftermath: Penguins 4, Devils 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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McDonald allows 4 hits and 2 runs in 4.2 innings pitched Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
James McDonald threw a no hitter through three innings and lasted 4.2 innings, allowing 4 hits and 2 runs. McDonald struck out 4 batters and walked 3. He left the game in the bottom of the 5th with the game tied at 2-2. … Read the rest here

Dustin Jeffrey has a torn ACL and will be sidelined for 6 months Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Head coach Dan Bylsma announced following tonight’s game at his media session that forward Dustin Jeffrey has a torn ACL and will be sidelined for six months. According to Bylsma, a torn ligament was found during surgery today. The injury is a big blow to Jeffrey who had been projected to earn a regular spot … See the rest here

Penguins defeat Devils, 4-2 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins downed the New Jersey Devils, 4-2, tonight in the final regular-season home game of the first season at Consol Energy Center. … More here

Playoff Race: Pens pull within one point of Flyers; Lightning also lose Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
With two games remaining in the regular season, the Atlantic Division is up for grabs. The Pittsburgh Penguins (47-25-8, 102 pts) defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-2 on Tuesday night to pull within one point of the Philadelphia Flyers (46-22-11, 103 pts) for the division lead … The rest is here

Pens win 4-2 Source: The Pensblog
We almost started crying when Versus was talking about how Brodeur doesn't know how to handle not being in the playoffs. Almost. What a baby. Not sure what to take out of this game except for the 2 points. Dupes with two goals. … Read this article

Dupuis gives Pens 2-1 lead after two periods Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pascal Dupuis netted his 15th goal of the season late in the second period to give the Penguins a 2-1 lead after two periods. Dupuis has goals in consecutive games. … Link

THIRD PERIOD: Pens/Devils, Dupes puts the Pens up 2-1 Source: The Pensblog
Steckel scored to tie it for the Devils at 1-1. But then no-hands Dupes put a trash goal home. … Continued here

Pens Sell Out Every Game for 4th Straight Season Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tonight’s sellout crowd at CONSOL Energy Center gives the Penguins the distinction of having sold out every regular season home game for the fourth straight season. The overall sellout streak, counting playoffs, is now at 206 games … … Read this article

SECOND PERIOD: Devils/Pens, Pens lead 1-0 Source: The Pensblog
The Devils almost care. Staal beat a clueless Hedberg on some goal … See the article here

Pens-Devils In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT That is the end of the post-game Fan Appreciation Night at CONSOL Energy Center. The Penguins finished the home regular season with an impressive win against a solid New Jersey side. … View post

Video: Post-Game: Jordan Staal (4/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media following the team’s win over the New Jersey Devils. … View video

Video: Fan Appreciation Video (4/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Video shown at Fan Appreciation Night highlighting Penguins fans! … Watch video here

Video: Whiteout Weather Alert (4/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Severe weather alert played in-game on 4/5/11 – Wear Your White! … Watch video here

Video: Post-Game: Pascal Dupuis (4/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to the media following the team’s win over the New Jersey Devils. … View video

Video: Post-Game: Coach Bylsma (4/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to the media following the team’s win over the New Jersey Devils. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (4/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media following the team’s win over the New Jersey Devils. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Mike Rupp (4/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Rupp talks to the media following the team’s win over the New Jersey Devils. … See this video

Video: Shirts Off Our Backs (4/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the post-game festivities when the players give their jerseys away to some lucky fans. … See video here

Video: Miller Lite 66 Shopping Spree (04/05/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Three lucky winners got a 66-second shopping spree in PensGear courtesy of Miller Lite! … View video here

Video: Ticket & Gear Giveaway (4/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Iceburgh and his crew went out around Pittsburgh to giveaway tickets to Fan Appreciation Night and Pens swag … View video

Tags: Brooks Orpik, Chris Conner, Consol Energy Center, Dan Bylsma, Evgeni Malkin, Jordan Staal, Kris Letang, Mark Letestu, Matt Cooke, Mike Rupp, Pascal Dupuis, Sidney Crosby, usbzoso
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PensHead Daily Links 04-03-2011

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011

AHL Gameday 76 – Syracuse Crunch Source: The Pensblog
3:05 PM All you need. Go Pens. … Follow this link

Twenty Years Later – Devils 3, Penguins 1 – 04-03-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history … More

Flames just keep on battling, despite odds (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
The playoff numbers don’t add up, the pundits killed them off a week ago and to make the post-season the Calgary Flames will need to win their last three and see the defending cup champs in Chicago pull one of the great collapses in league history. The Flames are going to give it a shot anyway. … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 04-03-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Shelly Anderson’s recap from last night’s game . “We knew coming in that we had to win. … More here

Conception Bay South named Kraft Hockeyville 2011 (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
Conception Bay South, N.L., can now call itself Canada’s premiere hockey community after being officially crowned Kraft Hockeyville 2011 during Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday. … Follow this link

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RECAP: Michalek Island. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
The biggest thing taken from this game is that huge erection CONSOL has because the new Root Sports uses the same black-red-and-white color scheme. You can imagine their CEOs high-fiving each other while looking up stock prices or something. As for the game, the Pens went in and took care of business. Other than a two-minute stretch in the first period where they collapsed like a Puzz3D, the Pens pretty much controlled shit. The segment of gameplay between Dupuis' goal and Michalek's goal was probably the most boring stretch of the season. We want to put a damper on this game and say that we shouldn't be too stoked about escaping Florida with a win in a tight game. But the Panthers had nothing but pride to play for, and they had nothing to lose. The Pens had something to lose, so they most likely played a little conservatively. That could all be bullshit, too. … Follow this link

Penguins Cup Chronicles: Ulf Samuelsson Source: Tribune-Review
Ulf Samuelsson made an impact literally on the Penguins’ Stanley Cup hopes. … See more here

Lerg gives Baby Pens a leg up Source: Tribune-Review
A Penguin from long ago had an indirect hand in the Baby Pens clinching the AHL East Division title last week. … Link

Rossi: New eyes needed to fix power play Source: Tribune-Review
General manager Ray Shero revamped his defense last summer. He should spend this one reconfiguring a power play that before Saturday was 156 for 939 16.6 percent in the past three seasons. … Continue reading here

Crosby sharp in third straight noncontact practice Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby again looked sharp during a game-day practice with teammates, the latest lasting about 40 minutes Saturday morning at BankAtlantic Center. … More here

Penguins inch closer to No. 4 seed Source: Tribune-Review
The race for the Eastern Conference’s No. 4 seed is the Penguins’ to lose after their 4-2 victory over the Panthers on Saturday night. … Link

Saturday’s Three Stars: Ovi dances to win; Sharks top Ducks (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals Ovechkin's blast on a 6-on-4 power play late in the game set up Jason Arnott's game-tying goal (his 400th, as you can see above) against the Buffalo Sabres. Then, in overtime, Ovechkin broke … Continue reading → … Read the rest here

On the Penguins: Crosby’s injury opens up MVP race Source: Post Gazette
It didn’t have to be this way, you know. … Continue reading here

WBS Pens Clinch American Hockey League Regular-Season Title Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – Thanks to a 4-3 overtime victory over the Rochester Americans, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have clinched the American Hockey League regular-season title, guaranteeing the te… … Follow this link

Penguins beat Panthers, 4-2, reach 100 points Source: Post Gazette
SUNRISE, Fla. — The Penguins had a half-hour bus ride from their beach resort to BankAtlantic Center to put together a to-do list for Saturday night — a fairly extensive one. They left the arena hours later with an awful lot of check marks next to those items. … Read more

Penguins Notebook: Godard waits for his return to lineup Source: Post Gazette
SUNRISE, Fla. — For someone who goes 6 feet 4, 214 pounds, winger Eric Godard has been all but invisible the past several weeks. The Penguins’ enforcer has not played since Feb … Read more here

Cook: When he’s ready, Penguins’ Crosby must play Source: Post Gazette
Heard all of the reasons Penguins star Sidney Crosby shouldn’t play again this season. Not buying a single one. … Continue reading here

Notebook: Century Mark Source: penguins.nhl.com
SUNRISE, Fla. – The Penguins felt the pressure of the Tampa Bay Lightning breathing down their necks prior to facing the Florida Panthers Saturday night at BankAtlantic Center. .roundedcornr_box { background: #e4e4e4; fl… … The rest is here

Michalek’s late goal lifts Pens over Panthers 4-2 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Defenseman Zbynek Michalek's latest offensive contribution might have been his biggest yet. Michalek scored with 7:49 left to break a tie and the Penguins handed the Florida Panthers their eighth consecutive loss, 4-2 on Saturday night. Pittsburgh reached 100 points for the seventh time in franchise history. … Go here to read the rest

Aftermath: Penguins 4, Panthers 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Post-Game: Michalek and play of Pk unit lead Pens to 4-2 win Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 4 – Florida 2 Summary: On a delay penalty, Zbynek Michalek netted the game winning goal at 12:49 of the third period and Craig Adams added an empty net goal as the Pittsburgh Penguins ((46-25-8, 100 pts) defeated the Florida Panthers 4-2 on Saturday night at the Bank Atlantic Center. The Penguins snapped a … Read more here

Walker in OT. WB/S PENS WIN. [VIDEO] Source: The Pensblog
[CxJames, Ness] Corey Potter blasted another slap shot from the point through the goaltender. So did Andrew Hutchinson … Read more here

Staal collects first 3 assist game of the season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins center Jordan Staal earned the games No. … Read this article

Michalek nets game winner for Pens Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Zbynek Michalek netted the game winning goal in Pittsburgh’s 4-2 victory over the Florida Panthers tonight. Michalek scored on a delay penalty at 12:49 of the 3rd period, collecting his 4th goal of the year. After going 92 games without a goal, Michalek has 4 goals in his last 12 games..– 9:33 p.m . … Read this article

Penguins beat Panthers, 4-2 Source: Post Gazette
SUNRISE, Fla. — The Penguins broke a two-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers tonight at BankAtlantic Center. … Read the rest here

Pens win 4-2 city Source: The Pensblog
Zbynek Michalek is in your mouth. He put home the game-winner with about 7 minutes left on a delayed penalty call. Craig Adams shot the puck into an empty net at the end and has a mohawk. … Read the rest here

THIRD PERIOD: All tied up in Miami Source: The Pensblog
Not sure what to make of this game. Pens will win, though. … See more here

Dupuis nets 14th of the season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pascal Dupuis scored 45 seconds into the second period, collecting his 14th goal of the season. It was Dupuis first goal in 6 games 8:16 p.m . … Excerpt from

Video: Post-Game: Brent Johnson (04/02/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brent Johnson speaks with PensTV after the Penguins’ 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, FL. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Pascal Dupuis (04/02/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis speaks with PensTV after the Penguins’ 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, FL. … See video here

Video: Post-Game: Zbynek Michalek (04/02/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek speaks with PensTV after the Penguins’ 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, FL. … View video

Video: Post-Game: Tyler Kennedy (04/02/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy speaks with PensTV after the Penguins’ 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, FL. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Dan Bylsma (04/02/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma speaks with the media after the Penguins’ 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, FL. … View video

SECOND PERIOD THREAD: Panthers up 2-1 Source: The Pensblog
Tyler Kennedy scored his 54th goal of the year. Then the Panthers came back and scored 2 goals. Both goalies look like mud. … Read the rest here

Kennedy reaches 20 goal plateau Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Tyler Kennedy continues to be the Penguins most productive winger of late, netting his 20th goal of the season, justa 1:15 into tonight’s game. It is the first time in Kennedy’s career he has reached the 20 goal plateau … Link

FIRST PERIOD THREAD: Panthers-Pens Source: The Pensblog
Root root root for the away team. … Excerpt from

Penguins at Panthers – 04-02-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAMEl1wZ05sD6yw -Hey, guess where we are: -No, not quite: -It’s going to take a period and a half to get used to this Root Sports stuff. -The Penguins’ starters are Chris Conner, Pascal Dupuis, Maxime Talbot, Brooks Orpik, Kris LEtang and Brent Johnson. -Their scratches are Arron Asham, Matt Cooke, Deryk Engelland, Eric Godard, Dustin Jeffrey and Eric Tangradi … Follow this link

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PensHead Daily Links 03-13-2011

Sunday, March 13th, 2011

Kunitz’s 2 goals lead Penguins past Oilers (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Chris Kunitz scored two goals, Tyler Kennedy added three assists, and the Pittsburgh Penguins moved to within three points of the Eastern Conference lead by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 on Sunday. … Read more

Kunitz’s 2 goals lead Penguins past Oilers 5-1 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Chris Kunitz scored two goals, Tyler Kennedy added three assists, and the Pittsburgh Penguins moved to within three points of the Eastern Conference lead by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 on Sunday. Marc-Andre Fleury made 28 saves one day after being pulled during a loss to Montreal, Max Talbot and Jordan Staal each had a goal and an assist, and Zbynek Michalek also scored for Pittsburgh, which… … The rest is here

Penguins romp over Edmonton, 5-1 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins easily dispatched the Edmonton Oilers, 5-1, today at Consol Energy Center. … More

Penguins snuff out Oilers, 5-1 Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins rebounded from one of their worst performances of the season to crush the Edmonton Oilers, 5-1. … Go here to read the rest

FINAL: Pens 5, Oilers 1 Source: The Pensblog
Big time intensity and atmosphere today from the Pens at the CEC. Two-goal game from the Koon. Cooke recorded his 300th NHL point. … Continue reading here

THIRD PERIOD THREAD: Pens 3, Oilers 0 Source: The Pensblog
Talbot falls for the camera on a breakaway and slides one past Gumby, for his 8th of the season. Chris Conner, a healthy scratch as of late, is playing his pure energy game as always … See the rest here

SECOND PERIOD THREAD: Pens 1, Oilers 0 Source: The Pensblog
A lot more excitement in the building today for this one. The Pens look like a completely different team already compared to yesterday. Unlimited power plays so far. … Visit link

Video: Picking Up the Spare Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot gets the 7 pin with the puck, and cleans up the 10 by knocking Devin Dubnyk clear through the goal. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Chris Kunitz (3/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media following the team’s victory over the Edmonton Oilers. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Max Talbot (3/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot talks to the media following the team’s victory over the Edmonton Oilers. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Jordan Staal (3/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media following the team’s victory over the Edmonton Oilers. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Coach Bylsma (3/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to the media following the team’s victory over the Edmonton Oilers. … To see video click here

Game 70 Pre-Game Notes: Fleury in; Niskanen won’t play Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Game 70 Edmonton Oilers (23-37-9, 55 pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (39-22-8, 86 pts) Time: 3:00 p.m. | Where: Consol Energy Center PIT Home Record: 21-12-2 | EDM Road Record: 11-18-5 PIT Last 10: 3-3-4 | EDM Last 10: 4-5-1 Game Buzz PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins will be shorthanded on the blueline today. Defenseman Matt … See more here

Penguins-Oilers In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
1:35 PM: Coachspeak with Dan Bylsma… On the Oilers: This is a tough preparation game from the player’s standpoint. We have not seen the Oilers … Continued here

Penguins go with five defensemen against Edmonton Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins will be forced to use only five defensemen today against Edmonton because Matt Niskanen came down with the flu this morning and won’t be able to play. Today’s game against Edmonton begins at 3. … See the rest here

Gameday 70 – Oilers Source: The Pensblog
3:00 pm CONSOL Energy Center TV: FSN Another afternoon game. Back-to-back games. … More here

Pittsburgh Penguins, Penguins Booster Club & Wendell August Forge Team Up With Donation of More Than $22,000 to Charity Source: penguins.nhl.com
PITTSBURGH — During the 2010 holiday season, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Penguins Booster Club and Wendell August Forge joined forces to sell a specially-designed set of three “icicle” holiday ornaments for the benefit of the Autism … … Excerpt from

Oilers at Penguins – 03-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME -First things first, the Penguins are going to be shorthanded on defense today. … More

Penguins – Canadiens fallout Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Fallout from Pens – Habs — With or without Sidney Crosby, the Pittsburgh Penguins (39-22-8, 86 pts) continue to struggle against the Montreal Canadiens (38-24-7, 83 pts), dropping 6 of their last 8 games against the Habs after Saturday’s 3-0 shutout loss. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Game-Day: Coach Dan Bylsma (3/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma before today’s game against the Edmonton Oilers at CONSOL Energy Center. … See video here

Video: Don Cherry wants stanchion redesign, blasts Habs owner (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
As with many controversial incidents in the NHL, many were waiting for Saturday night's first intermission of the Toronto Maple Leafs/Buffalo Sabres game for “Coach's Corner” with Don Cherry. Cherry has long used his eight-minute sermon during Hockey Night in … Continue reading → … Read more

Home-ice playoff advantage within sight for Habs (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
With 13 games remaining in the season, the Canadiens arent looking over their shoulders. … See the rest here

Habs blank Penguins, impress coach Martin (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
Coach Jacques Martin is proud of the way the Canadiens have responded to the challenge when they face one of the National Hockey Leagues elite teams. … Read the rest here

NYI Twitter Contest Winner Source: The Pensblog
The tiebreaker for the tickets/hotel combo for NYI was guessing Michalek's ice time for Saturday's game against Montreal. Michalek's final number was 20:25. boom … The rest is here

About the Oilers – 03-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Oilers. … Go here to read the rest

Canadiens’ PK Subban continues to agitate Penguins players Source: Tribune-Review
PK Subban hasn’t even played 100 NHL games, but he already has become a villain to the Penguins. … The rest is here

Penguins’ sellout streak hits 200 Source: Tribune-Review
This crazy-mad love story between the Penguins and their fans started, appropriately enough, on Valentines Day four years ago. … Continued here

Saturday’s Three Stars: Sedin’s career high; Price blanks Pens (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. … Follow this link

Empty Netter Assists – 03-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from yesterday’s game . “It wasn’t the Pittsburgh Penguins we’re used to.” – James Neal. … More

Player safety a hot topic with Canadiens Source: Post Gazette
After a rough few days — seeing a teammate badly injured on a controversial play, watching while strong reaction has spread as widely as the police and major sponsors, and still trying to focus on games — Montreal winger Michael Cammalleri found a few moments for some thoughtful dialogue. … Read more

Penguins fall to Canadiens, 3-0 Source: Post Gazette
Coach Dan Bylsma yanked goalie Marc-Andre Fleury out of the Penguins’ game against Montreal Saturday at Consol Energy Center a little more than six minutes into the second period. Seemed perfectly logical … Read this article

Collier: Canadiens’ Price tough egg to crack Source: Post Gazette
Historical milestones were piled on both sides of Saturday’s hockey game, so it was something of an icy little oddity that 18,310 citizens left the building feeling as though very little was accomplished. … Read more here

On the Penguins: NHL still learning about concussions Source: Post Gazette
Ray Shero does not have formal medical training, and he admits that his knowledge of concussions — and most things pertinent to them — is somewhat limited. He also says, not surprisingly, that “I’m learning more and more about them.” Shero’s base of knowledge could grow considerably in the next few days, when he and the rest of the NHL’s general managers meet in West Palm Beach, Fla. … Continued here

Welcome Home, Kid. WB/S PENS WIN. [VIDEO] Source: The Pensblog
Brad Thiessen is the best goaltender in the AHL. Much like when I reported that Dustin Jeffrey was the best forward in the American League. … See the rest here

RECAP: Feels A Little Like ’10. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
The Pens couldn't get it together very often and when they did, the Habs goalie made big saves. The defensive effort by Pittsburgh was a mess. It was a frustrating, disappointing home loss … Read this article

Twenty Year Later – Canadiens 4, Penguins 4 – 03-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. We will look back on gam … … View post

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PensHead Daily Links 03-03-2011

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

Hockey = Insane Violence: Some Writer Source: The Pensblog
Trevor Gillies' recent idiocy has people bringing the Mario Lemieux criticism back to the forefront. Somehow, Nick Colombo, who writes for CBS New York ,decided to take the stupidity to another level with his recent article : If the Islanders-Penguins game a few weeks back bothered you, maybe you should start watching golf. If Trevor Gillies’ hit vs … Excerpt from

Sidney Crosby Could Have Died: The Real Problem in the NHL Concussion Debate Source: Bleacher Report
Concussions, concussions, concussions. By now this term has been burned into your consciousness, and there is a very good reason for it. The NHL is getting bigger, stronger and faster … See the rest here

Leafs’ Phil Kessel is scoring – and smiling – again (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Toronto’s streaky sniper is just a happy-goal-lucky kinda guy. And right now he’s got a goal-a-game grin. … Continued here

Penguins and American Red Cross Thank Fans for Making Score One for Life Blood Drive a Great Success! Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins fans rose to the challenge and rolled up their sleeves on Sunday, February 27 to participate in the Score One for Life Blood Drive. More than 705 registered donors helped the Pittsburgh Penguins and American Red Cross in this lifesaving e… … View post

Two (or three) timers – 03-03-11 Source: Empty Netters
Alex Kovalev returned to the Penguins for a second tour of duty last week. He became the 33rd player in franchise history who left the organization as a player and returned for for a second term of service. … Link

Video: Off-Day: Max Talbot (3/3/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot after today’s practice at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. … View video here

Video: Off-Day: Mike Rupp (3/3/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Rupp after today’s practice at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. … See video here

Video: Off-Day: Deryk Engelland (3/3/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Deryk Engelland after today’s practice at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. … Watch here

Video: Off-Day: Coach Bylsma (3/3/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma after today’s practice at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. … View video

@pghpenguins: #Pens are on the ice at the Prudential Center practice rink in New Jersey – http://twitpic.com/45qk08

Bourne Blog: How NHL’s reinforcements rescue injury-plagued teams (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
So far this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers have seen their teams brutalized by injury,… … Read this article

Penguins Report: 3/3/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
1:52 PM: There are no major changes as far as personnel at practice. … The rest is here

The Morning Skate: 3/3 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. The PensBlog has been nice enough to let me share the Morning Skate with you . You can follow us on Twitter @RLDhockey ! The Morning After: Yesterday’s scores: Maple Leafs 3, Penguins 2 (OT) Devils 2, Lightning 1 Islanders 4, Wild 1 Blackhawks 6, Flames 4 Ducks 2, Red Wings 1 (OT) Predictions record: 3-2 My 3 stars of the night: 1 … Follow this link

Deadline Day for NFL, NFLPA as lockout looms Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Barring a miracle, an NFL lockout will be imposed as the current collective bargaining agreement expires at 11:59 p.m. … Continued here

Empty Netter Assists – 03-03-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Shelly Anderson’s recap from last night’s game . “We kind of handed that one to them.” – Matt Niskanen. -The Globe and Mail’s recap . … Follow this link

Pens let one get away but get valuable point as tough stretch ensues Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins gained another valuable in Wednesday night’s 3-2 overtime loss but it’s a game that the Penguins felt they let get away. After controlling the play for the first forty minutes, Pittsburgh blew a 2-1 lead in the third period and Mikhail Grabovski scored 42 seconds into OT, giving the Leafs a pivotal win … Visit link

Gillies proves Lemieux’s point – 03-03-11 Source: Empty Netters
In his first game back following a nine-game suspension, Trevor Gillies managed to something Mario Lemieux couldn’t do. He did a better job of proving Lemieux’s point about violence than Lemieux himself. Early in the second period of last night’s game against the Wild, Gillies struck Wild forward Cal Clutterbuck in the side of the head near the boards: wlufZLVE85Y Gilles was given a major for checking from behind and a game misconduct … See more here

RECAP: Up and Down. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
It doesn't get more frustrating than this loss, a loss that you saw coming a mile away. and there was nothing you could do about it. We have no clue why — and maybe people can help us out — but for whatever reason this was one of the most frustrating losses we've experienced since doing this blog and being a fan in general. And why is a bear the mascot for the Leafs? Fucking stupid. … See more here

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Kennedy returns to Penguins’ lineup after one-game absence Source: Tribune-Review
Right wing Tyler Kennedy played Wednesday night after missing a game with a lower-body injury. He returned on a familiar line with center Jordan Staal and left wing Matt Cooke. … Visit link

Penguins fall to Maple Leafs in overtime Source: Tribune-Review
Matt Niskanen recorded his first two points as a Penguin, but it wasn’t enough, as the team lost 3-2 in overtime to Toronto. … Read this article

Wednesday’s Three Stars: Leafs, Bobby Ryan with OT stunners (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Phil Kessel, Toronto Maple Leafs The Leafs star scored for the eighth time in eight games with a… … Excerpt from

Back in time Source: TimesOnline.com
The U.S. is reverting … Continue reading here

God’s words on marriage eternal Source: TimesOnline.com
In the beginning, God, in his infinite wisdom, defined marriage “for this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother and shall become united and cleave unto his wife and they shall become … Excerpt from

Network did Sheen a favor Source: TimesOnline.com
Actor Charlie Sheen was appalling to me in a televised chat that covered his battle with addiction, his feelings about CBS, and his feud with “Two and a Half Men” creator Chuck Lorrie. … Excerpt from

Entitlements are where money is Source: TimesOnline.com
Discretionary spending cuts alone are not going to save the federal government from financial collapse. That’s like dipping into a bathtub with a shot glass. … See more here

Sheen brings out the voyeur in us all Source: TimesOnline.com
Based upon his recent bizarre and offensive actions, it would be easy to write off Charlie Sheen as a prima donna actor, a reprobate, and a menace to society, someone who should be ignored. … See the article here

Someone is out to get state senator Source: TimesOnline.com
I think everyone is making too big a deal about state Sen. Jane Orie. … Continue reading here

Setting an example for us to follow Source: TimesOnline.com
As a fisherman and a proud citizen of New Brighton, I noticed a small woman walking along the railroad tracks picking up garbage. I couldn’t stop, so I drove on. … See the rest here

Penguins fall to Maple Leafs in overtime, 3-2 Source: Post Gazette
TORONTO — It was familiar but not the same. … See the rest here

Penguins Notebook: Jeffrey gets ‘vote of confidence’ Source: Post Gazette
TORONTO — Dustin Jeffrey spent NHL trade deadline day Monday in Wilkes-Barre, watching to see if the Penguins made any moves but not tying himself in knots over it. “You pay attention to see what they do, but it’s nothing you can worry about,” the rookie center said Wednesday before he and the Penguins met the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. … See more here

Reports: CTE found in Probert’s brain tissue (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Researchers at Boston University found a degenerative disease in brain tissue donated by former NHL enforcer Bob Probert, according to reports in The New York Times and The Globe and Mail in Toronto. … Read this article

Penguins fall to Toronto, 3-2 in OT Source: Post Gazette
TORONTO — The Penguins earned a split in their two consecutive games at Air Canada Centre, falling to the Toronto Maple Leafs, 3-2, in overtime tonight. … Go here to read the rest

Gillies Strikes Again Source: The Pensblog
First game back for Trevor Gillies and he does this: Gillies told reporters he hit Clusterfuck on the side, and it wasn't a dirty hit. Get back in your cage, Trevor. … Visit link

Maple Leafs rally to beat Penguins 3-2 in OT (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Toronto Maple Leafs weren't ready to let their playoff dreams slip away. … Excerpt from

Penguins newcomer Niskanen shows upside (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – He's only played four games in a Pittsburgh Penguins uniform, but newcomer Matt Niskanen is making a good impression. … Continue reading here

Grabovski scores OT winner for Maple Leafs (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs weren't ready to let their playoff dreams slip away. … Go here to read the rest

Aftermath: Maple Leafs 3, Penguins 2 (OT) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Pens lose, get a point Source: The Pensblog
Late in the third and obviously in OT, Toronto played like they wanted the extra point. … See more here

Trevor Gillies ejected for Cal Clutterbuck hit following 9-game ban (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Trevor Gillies returned to the New York Islanders on Wednesday night after serving a 9-game suspension he earned… … The rest is here

THIRD PERIOD: Leafs/Pens, Pens lead 2-1 Source: The Pensblog
Solid game right now. Chris Conner gave the Pens the lead. Toronto has been hanging around though. … Read this article

SECOND PERIOD: Leaf/Pens, tied Source: The Pensblog
All tied up at one. James Reimer sucks. … The rest is here

Penguins at Maple Leafs (again) – 03-02-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME l1wZ05sD6yw Hey, guess where we are: -No, not quite: -The Penguins’ starters are Matt Cooke, Tyler Kennedy, Jrodan Staal, Deryk Engelland, Kris Letang and Marc-Andre Fleury. -Their scratches are Chris Kunitz and Eric Godard … More

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (3/2/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks about tonight’s 3-2 (OT) loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs … See video here

Video: Post-Game: Matt Niskanen (3/2/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Niskanen talks about tonight’s 3-2 (OT) loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Paul Martin (3/2/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin talks about tonight’s 3-2 (OT) loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Coach Bylsma (3/2/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks about tonight’s 3-2 (OT) loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs … See this video

Tags: Chris Conner, Chris Kunitz, Dan Bylsma, Deryk Engelland, Eric Godard, Jordan Staal, Kris Letang, Mario Lemieux, Matt Cooke, Mike Rupp, Mikhail Grabovski, Paul Martin, Phil Kessel, Sidney Crosby, Tyler Kennedy, usbzoso
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PensHead Daily Links 03-01-2011

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

Tangradi, Johnson deemed ineligible for AHL Playoffs Source: The Pensblog
Some very awkward and unfortunate news has hit the wire today, as three of Wilkes-Barre's top scorers will not be able to compete in this year's AHL Calder Cup Playoffs. Chris Conner will not be eligible. That isn't the surprising part though, as he is destined to stay with the NHL club for the remainder of the season. … Follow this link

Thiessen named AHL Goalie of the Month Source: The Pensblog
Brad Thiessen has been named the Reebok/AHL Goaltender of the Month for February. The second-year pro allowed just 12 goals in 10 appearances during the month, posting an 8-2-0 record (3 shutouts), a 1.28 GAA, and a .943 sv% … Read more

Road Bonding Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share The trade deadline has come and gone, and so have the Penguins. … Read the rest here

Mark Cuban and the Dallas Stars: Can this please happen already? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Having Mark Cuban among the NHL's 30 owners would be good for business; both for the Dallas Stars and, of… … More here

Tuesdays With Stoosh: 3:01 Source: The Pensblog
The 2010-11 NH