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PensHead Daily Links 12-07-2011

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

NHL roundup: Crosby to miss 2 games (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby will miss the next two games for precautionary reasons after taking a hard hit in a game Monday, the team announced Wednesday. “Sidney took a hard hit during our game against Boston Monday night and wasn’t feeling 100 percent,”… … Read the rest here

Penguins’ Crosby to miss 2 games (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby will miss the next two games for precautionary reasons after taking a hard hit in a game Monday, the team announced Wednesday. “Sidney took a hard hit during our game against Boston Monday night and wasn’t feeling 100 percent,”… … Read more

Fan’s View: NHL Realignment Misses the Mark with Four "Conferences" (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
With the official announcement of the new NHL realignment, fans have been left to digest what it all might mean for the league, its teams and its rivalries. Ostensibly, the realignment stemmed from the move of the Atlanta franchise to Winnipeg, as well as the need to improve the… … Continued here

Penguins decide to rest Crosby after hit (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby’s will miss the next two games as a precaution following a collision with teammate Chris Kunitz in Monday night’s loss to Boston. … Read the rest here

Crosby to miss 2 games after colliding with Kunitz (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby’s will miss the next two games as a precaution following a collision with teammate Chris Kunitz in Monday night’s loss to Boston. General manager Ray Shero said Wednesday the former MVP wasn’t “feeling 100 percent” after inadvertently running into Kunitz in the third period and will sit out Thursday’s game in Philadelphia and… … Link

Collision to keep Crosby out of Penguins’ next two games Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Sidney Crosby will sit out the next two games as a precaution after colliding with teammate Craig Kunitz on Monday night. … The rest is here

Crosby to miss Penguins’ next two games Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center and captain Sidney Crosby will miss the next two games, Thursday night in Philadelphia and Saturday against the Islanders in New York, the team said in a release late this afternoon. … Excerpt from

Sidney Crosby to Miss Pittsburgh Penguins’ Next 2 Games as Precaution Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Wednesday afternoon that Sidney Crosby will be held out of the Penguins’ next two games, Thursday in Philadelphia and Saturday on Long Island, as a precautionary measure. Crosby took a few solid hits in the Boston Bruins game Monday and appeared visibly less aggressive than at other points during this season … Read this article

Pens Sidney Crosby visits with concussion specialist, will sit out next two games Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby participated fully in today’s practice but Crosby will be held out of the lineup for the next two games, the team announced this afternoon. Crosby, according to GM Ray Shero, saw concussion specialist Dr. … Read more here

Crosby to sit out two games as precaution (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh Penguins say Sidney Crosby to sit out next two games as a precaution. … Continue reading here

Sidney Crosby To Miss The Next Two Games Source: The Pensblog
The fans in Philadelphia may need to come up with a new chant for tomorrow. From the Pittsburgh Penguins official website : Sidney Crosby did not accompany the Pittsburgh Penguins on their road trip to Philadelphia today and will sit out the next two games as a precaution. “Sidney took a hard hit during our game against Boston Monday night and wasn't feeling 100 percent,” Penguins General Manager Ray Shero said … More here

Crosby to Miss Next Two Games Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby did not accompany the Pittsburgh Penguins on their road trip to Philadelphia today and will sit out the next two games as a precaution. “Sidney took a hard hit during our game against Boston Monday night and wasn’t feeling 10… … The rest is here

Old Friend, New Foe Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will see a few new faces in the lineup for the revamped Philadelphia Flyers Thursday night at Wells Fargo Center. But one of the newest Flyers will have a familiar grin staring back at the Penguins: Maxime Talbot. … … Read more here

Jackets hire Craig Patrick as senior advisor (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The struggling Blue Jackets have named Craig Patrick, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and a two-time Stanley Cup champion, their new senior advisor of hockey operations. … Follow this link

Blue Jackets hire Craig Patrick as senior advisor (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
The struggling Blue Jackets have named Craig Patrick, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and a two-time Stanley Cup champion, their new senior advisor of hockey operations. … Follow this link

Former Pens GM Craig Patrick back in NHL with Blue Jackets Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Former Penguins GM Craig Patrick, the architect of two Penguin Stanley Cups in the 1990′s, is finally back in the NHL, after being fired by the Penguins in April 2006. Patrick is joining the Columbus Blue Jackets to serve as a senior advisor in the hockey operations department, Jackets GM Scott Howson announced today. Patrick … View post

Crosby sidelined next two games – 12-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby will be sidelined for the next two games due to an apparent head ailment. … Excerpt from

The Columbus Blue Jackets Hire Craig Patrick Source: The Pensblog
Via Columbus Blue Jackets' General Manager Scott Howson's Twitter account : Craig Patrick was the general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins from 1989 to 2006. He also coached the Penguins on two occasions. … More here

Post-Practice Tidbits: No regulars on blueline expected back vs high scoring Flyers Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Practice Buzz Just a few nights after facing the second highest scoring team in the NHL, the Penguins will face the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night, the NHL’s highest scoring team, averaging 3.52 goals per game. For the Penguins, they will go into the matchup with an inexperienced blueline and without several regulars. Of note, … Continue reading here

Twenty Years Later – Blues 6, Penguins 1 – 12-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the second Stanley … … More here

The Departed – Mark Letestu – 12-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
“The Departed” series on Empty Netters is a set of “eulogies” for former Penguins who have passed away… to other teams … Read more here

Video: Off-Day: Sidney Crosby (12/07/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media after Wednesday morning’s practice. … View video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (12/07/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following Wednesday’s morning skate. … Watch video here

Video: Off-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (12/07/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media following Wednesday morning’s practice. … View video here

Video: Off-Day: Chris Kunitz (12/07/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media following Wednesday morning’s practice. … View video here

Crosby full participant in today’s practice, looks good to go for Flyers game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins Sidney Crosby was back on the ice today and a full participant in practice after sitting out yesterday’s skate due to a sore right knee. Crosby skated well and will play tomorrow night vs Philadelphia. It’s a team that brings out the best in Crosby … See the rest here

Max Talbot Compares Claude Giroux To Sidney Crosby Source: The Pensblog
” Max Talbot says Claude Giroux is just as good as Sidney Crosby ” is the headline of this piece at Pro Hockey Talk . Unsurprisingly, Max Talbot has opened his mouthagain to draw attention to himself. It's conveniently while HBO is filming for 24/7 … See the rest here

STATS: Jagr vs TK and Sullivan Source: The Pensblog
In the offseason, Jaromir Jagr signed for 3.3 million with the Flyers. The Penguins had that money available but they decided to pay Tyler Kennedy 2.0 million and Steve Sullivan 1.5 million. Basically, the Pens got two players instead of one. … See the article here

Penguins Report: 12/7/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
No Engelland, Park or Michalek at practice (11:00 AM). 11:33 AM: More practice pics.. … More here

Retro Penguins Clip: Game Four, 1992 Patrick Division Final Source: The Pensblog
The NHL's new realignment plan brings memories of the old Patrick Division flooding back and that brings us to this clip of the 1992 Patrick Division Final: With Mario Lemieux out of action following an Adam Graves slash , the Penguins entered game four of the series trailing the Rangers 2-1. … Continued here

Adam’s Journey has added a photo to the pool: Pens goaltender coach Gilles Miloche watches Barrasso work with Boucher.

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Adam’s Journey has added a photo to the pool: Mike Lange and Chuck Kaiton answer questions from fans during the Carolina Hurricanes annual Season Ticket Holder Pre-Game Skate Event – 12/3/11

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BEST OF: Steigerwald meme Source: The Pensblog
There's really nothing else going on. rabble rabble Paul Martin rabble rabble More: … The rest is here

Pens’ Crosby misses practice, should be fine Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Sidney Crosby was excused from an optional practice at Consol Energy Center, but his knee injury doesn’t appear to be serious. … See the rest here

Kovacevic: NHL alignment a starry sight Source: Tribune-Review
It’s a remarkable achievement, this National Hockey League realignment, not only in its relative ease but also for its long-term dynamics. … See the article here

Player safety at the forefront of NHL meeting Source: Tribune-Review
Player safety was a major topic, as the league wrapped up its two-day Board of Governors meeting in Pebble Beach, Calif. … Read this article

Pens Approve of New NHL Conference Format Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins are going back to the future. At least, that’s sort of how the NHL’s new realignment and playoff format is shaping up following Monday evening’s 26-4 vote by the Board of Governors in approving a new four-conference … … Excerpt from

Empty Netter Assists – 12-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” It’s a game that I’ve marked on the calendar. I still talk to the guys. … Visit link

Talbot max-ing out with Philadelphia Source: Post Gazette
VOORHEES, N.J. … More

Clarkson leads New Jersey past Toronto Source: Post Gazette
David Clarkson scored twice, including 2:40 into overtime to give the visiting New Jersey Devils a 3-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs Tuesday night. Ilya Kovalchuk also scored for the Devils, who got 31 saves from Martin Brodeur. Phil Kessel scored his 17th goal of the season for Toronto, and Matt Frattin also scored for the Leafs … More

Barnaby’s problems continue to mount Source: Post Gazette
Fired ESPN hockey analyst Matthew Barnaby’s drunken-driving charge jeopardizes an agreement the former NHL player reached to avoid potential deportation after an arrest earlier this year. … View post

Day off designed to help bumps, bruises heal for some forwards Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins mustered only 17 players at practice Tuesday. The reasons for the absences were assorted. Four forwards — Sidney Crosby, Pascal Dupuis, James Neal and Arron Asham — were given maintenance days for what coach Dan Bylsma called “bumps and bruises.” Bylsma indicated they are expected to return to practice today. … View post

Video: UPMC Spotlight: Pascal Dupuis (12/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
UPMC Spotlight takes a look at the stellar performance of Pascal Dupuis. … View video

RMU president blasts the PG for lack of RMU hockey coverage Source: The Pensblog
A friend passed this along. Pretty interesting read. RMU president Gregory G. … Continue reading here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 12.6: Stunned and sex eyes Source: The Pensblog
Two-part stunned pic in one. #1 Stunned type: Vintage stunned pic … More

Bruins keep rolling, drop Crosby and Penguins 3-1 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Boston Bruins reminded Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins that Stanley Cup champions aren’t crowned in October. … See the rest here

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PensHead Daily Links 12-06-2011

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

The John Steigerwald Meme Source: The Pensblog
The boys over at HEYYYYY FANNNSSSS have started the John Steigerwald meme over at QuickMeme . … The rest is here

The Kid’s all right, whistling man Source: The Pensblog
Crosby's OK. And Lovejoy is expected back in 2 to 4 weeks. … See the rest here

Breaking down NHL’s realignment proposal (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – This was never about finding a perfect system. … See more here

Readers share thoughts on #NHL realignment. Source: Chipped Ice
We asked, and a good many of you answered. … More here

Puck Headlines: NHL All-Star voting; realignment reaction (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. Evgeni Malkin poses with a xenomorph, moments after an Android Dan Continue reading … Read the rest here

Penguins Crosby Climbs to Second Place Among Forwards in All-Star Fan Balloting Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby continued to climb the leaderboard in NHL All-Star Fan Balloting by receiving over 114,000 votes last week to move into second place among forwards with 320,865 cumulative votes. Crosby, who ranks fourth amo… … Continue reading here

Predicting the Last East/West Playoffs as We Know Them: Eastern Addition Source: Bleacher Report
As most of you know, the NHL Board of Governors approved the realignment from two divisions to four. The new, still unnamed conferences will consist of two of eight teams and two of seven. Along with the regular season differences, there will be a very different look in the playoff structure, which will now see the top four teams from each conference advancing to the playoffs … The rest is here

Pens Open Practice to Enthusiastic Students Source: penguins.nhl.com
You would have thought Justin Bieber was in town early Tuesday morning as the CONSOL Energy Center was rocking with more approx. 8,000 students in the stands for the fourth annual Students Open Practice. … Read more here

Here is the audio of John Steigerwald vs Ryan Lambert Source: The Pensblog
Listen to the Ryan Lambert vs. John Steigerwald radio battle from Greg Wyshynski on Vimeo . … The rest is here

In other news Evgeni Malkin posed with the Alien from Alien Source: The Pensblog
Via PSAMP : No idea. … Follow this link

Listen to the Ryan Lambert vs. John Steigerwald radio battle (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In Monday’s What We Learned, Ryan Lambert ripped apart a column by John Steigerwald, columnist for Washington (Pa.) Observer-Reporter that attempted to link Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals to steroids. Among the lapses in fact: Steigerwald connected Ovechkin to Continue reading … View post

John Steigerwald vs Ryan Lambert Source: The Pensblog
Apparently John Steigerwald just went toe-to-toe with Yahoo's Ryan Lambert on some bizarre triblive show. … Read the rest here

Brad Marchand answers for his slew-foot vs. Penguins (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night, Brad Marchand of the Boston Bruins pulled a nefarious move against Matt Niskanen near the end boards: a slew-foot, that deplorable cheap shot in which he took out Niskanen’s feet. But then a Continue reading … More here

Video: Off-Day: Craig Adams (12/6/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams talks to reporters following Tuesday’s morning practice. … View video here

Video: Off-Day: Brooks Orpik (12/6/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to reporters following Tuesday’s morning skate. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (12/6/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Tuesday’s morning skate. … Watch video here

Video: Red Kettle Collection: The Salvation Army Source: penguins.nhl.com
Please help the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Salvation Army by donating this holiday season. … Watch here

Video: Students Open Practice (12/06/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Over 8,000 students watch the Penguins practice at the CONSOL Energy Center Tuesday morning. … Watch video here

Crosby among players who miss Penguins practice Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Sidney Crosby did not skate with his teammates today at practice at Consol Energy Center after colliding with teammate Chris Kunitz in the third period of a 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins last night. … See the rest here

Bad day? Well at least you aren’t Matthew Barnaby Source: The Pensblog
Via AwfulAnnouncing : And now things have certainly spiraled to new lows for Barnaby as he was arrested for a DWI after spotted driving erratically on a rim, causing a lot of sparks that led to residents calling the police. Barnaby has since been let go by ESPN and there are signs of some more ominous things to come … The rest is here

Penguins Report: 2011 Students Open Practice Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:26 AM: Crosby comes out on the bench to interview with Steiggy and Bourquey. The students scream in approval. … Read more

NHL realignment = Inferior product – 12-06-11 Source: Empty Netters
The NHL announced dramatic realignment changes for 2012-13 late last night. Pending approval from the NHLPA, there will no longer be six divisions within two conferences. Instead you will have four separate, distinct conferences: -First, there will be two conferences of seven teams in the east. … More

Penguins stay with rivals in new NHL setup Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins will stay close to their most familiar foes, including the rival Flyers, in the sweeping new NHL realignment. … Continued here

RECAP: The Champs Were Here. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
Tim Thomas looks like someone who was on the Titanic. If this was March or April, we'd be concerned. But the game was against the world champs in December … See the rest here


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Penguins ‘powerless’ in loss to Bruins at Consol Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins played perhaps their sloppiest game of the season in a loss to the defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins. … View post

Notebook: Letang, Michalek remain out of lineup Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defensemen Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek are out indefinitely because of concussions that were diagnosed over the weekend. The two were injured Nov … Continue reading here

League approves realignment plan Source: Post Gazette
NHL officials approved a radical realignment plan Monday that will give the league four conferences instead of six divisions and guarantee home-and-home series among all teams. … Read the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-06-11 Source: Empty Netters
Realignment -First things first, the NHL approves realignment . We’ll have a big-time post coming up on this at 11 a.m … Read the rest here

Letang, Michalek are hit with concussions Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma announced that defensemen Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek, who were both injured in Montreal, have concussions. … View post

Bettman pulled strings in realignment vote (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The new NHL realignment wasn’t ideal for everybody, but Commissioner Gary Bettman saw to it that the vote passed anyway. … Link

Monday’s Three Stars: Panthers, Bruins rule; quality Phaneuf’ing (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Stephen Weiss, Florida Panthers The Panthers veteran scored the first and last goals for his team, adding an assist in between during their 5-4 victory over the Washington Capitals. … Follow this link

Thomas too tough: Penguins lose as Boston kills off two 5-on-3s Source: Post Gazette
The NHL’s Board of Governors agreed on a realignment plan for the 2012-13 season Monday night, and the news wasn’t good for the Penguins. … See more here

Video: Daniel Paille’s helmet on helmet hit on Evgeni Malkin (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In the third period of the Boston Bruins’ 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night, Evgeni Malkin avoided a Zdeno Chara hit and then skated right into a helmet-to-helmet check by Daniel Paille. … See the article here

Campbell: Realignment plan promising, but unfinished (TheHockeyNews.com) Source: Yahoo Sports
The approved four-conference format is a good step, but why leave an important unanswered question? … See the article here

Video: Great Moments in Penguins History (12/6/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bob Grove takes us back to the 1982 season when Anders Hakansson became the first European born-and-trained player to dress for the Pens. … Watch here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 12.5 Source: The Pensblog
Stunned type: This is a rarity. A person in the act of stunning. Not captured often … Continue reading here

Bruins keep rolling, drop Crosby and Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Boston Bruins reminded Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins that Stanley Cup champions aren’t crowned in October. … See the rest here

NHL approve realignment, keep Penguins, Flyers together Source: Post Gazette
NHL officials approved a radical realignment plan Monday that will give the league four conferences instead of six divisions and guarantee home-and-home series among all teams. … More

Bruins vs. Penguins Would Be Dream Matchup for Eastern Conference Finals Source: Bleacher Report
Zdeno Chara is the new Ray Bourque. Sidney Crosby is the new Super Mario. Tim Thomas and Tuukka Rask fill the pads once occupied by Andy Moog and Reggie Lemelin … More

NHL realignment: So what do you think? (also, suggested conference names) Source: Chipped Ice
The official release from the NHL regarding a radical realignment propsal that must be approved by the NHLPA, but should begin for the 2012-13 season: PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (Dec. 5, 2011) — The National Hockey League Board of Governors tonight approved a four-Conference alignment format and authorized Commissioner Gary Bettman to implement this proposal, pending input … Read more here

Endgame: Bruins 3, Penguins 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Realignment is basically official: A guide to understanding it Source: The Pensblog
@dagmar27 So, this is what the league will look like in 2012-2013. Head to the NHL explanation of this. Okay, some things to understand during the regular season … Excerpt from

Penguins come up short against Bruins, 3-1 Source: Post Gazette
In a matchup of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, the Penguins came up short, 3-1, against the Boston Bruins tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Follow this link

Pens Remain with Rivals in New Format Source: penguins.nhl.com
The National Hockey League Board of Governors Monday approved a four-conference alignment format that places the Penguins in a conference with Philadelphia, Washington, the New York Rangers, the New York Islanders, New Jersey and Carolina. Pend… … More here

Caps, Hurricanes to join Pens Conference: Major realignment approved by Board of Governors Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Major realignment has been approved today by the Board of Governors as the NHL will implement a new four conference format starting in 2012-2013. The Penguins conference will consist of the Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes. Seven team conferences which the Penguins are in, … More

Pens lose 3-1 Source: The Pensblog
Couldn't score on those 5-on-3s . Couldn't shoot, either. We ride. … Read more

NHL approves 4-conference realignment, new playoff format (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL’s Board of Governors approved a new four-conference format for the League beginning in 2012-13, with two conferences of seven teams and two conferences of eight teams. Every team in the NHL will play home-and-home; the Stanley Cup Playoffs Continue reading … See more here

Penguins Prospects Kenny Agostino and Josh Archibald Invited to Team USA World Junior Championship Tryouts Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins forward prospects Kenny Agostino and Josh Archibald were among 30 players invited today to Team USA’s World Junior Championship tryout camp Dec. 17-23 at the Edgeworth Centre in Camrose, Alberta. Also invited to … … Continue reading here

Bruins at Penguins: Shorthanded Pens Blue Line Takes on NHL’s Hottest Club Source: Bleacher Report
A battle between the East’s top teams is set for Monday night in Pittsburgh. The white-hot Boston Bruins come to town to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins , who will be without four of their seven defensive starters … View post

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 from Dec. 5 features five questions with five Pittsburgh Penguins players. … See this video

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection Plays originally aired during the Pittsburgh Penguin’s Dec. 5 match up against the Boston Bruins. … To see video click here

Video: Iron Workers (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Forward Tyler Kennedy is featured in this Iron Workers Building of a Champion from 12/5/11. … See video here

Video: Campbell, Vitale Fight Source: penguins.nhl.com
Boston’s Gregory Campbell and Pittsburgh’s Joe Vitale fight. … See video here

Video: I Got It! Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma shows he’s still got the athletic prowess with a jumping catch of a puck heading out of play. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Matt Niskanen (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Niskanen talks to the media after 3-1 loss against the Boston Bruins. … Video here

NHL Predictions: Where Will Current Division Leaders Be at Season’s End? Source: Bleacher Report
The NHL season has passed the quarter pole and given us some surprising early division races. There is still a long way to go and being in first place in December does not guarantee you anything. Where will the six division leaders end up at the end of the season? … Read more

Video: Post-Game: Sidney Crosby (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media after 3-1 loss against the Boston Bruins. … See video here

Video: Skate With The Greats Ticket Sale Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins alumni and their wives sold tickets to “Skate with the Greats” which will be held on December 19 at the Penguins Pond. … Click here to view video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following tonight’s loss to the Boston Bruins. … View video here

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PensHead Daily Links 12-02-2011

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Mistakes we made today Source: The Pensblog
-Woke up -Called Jordan Staal's penalty a boarding call instead of charging. -Called today Friday December 1st -don't care … Continue reading here

How John Carlson, Sean Bergenheim escaped Shanahammer (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
On Thursday night, there were two incidents that had some fans asking about supplemental discipline from the NHL: John Carlson’s flailing headshot on Matt Cooke at the end of the Washington Capitals’ game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Florida Panthers Continue reading … Read the rest here

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News and Notes: Dec. 2, 2011 Source: Bleacher Report
The last month of 2011 is upon us, which means the AHL schedule will begin heating up for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins . Unfortunately, the Penguins come into December having dropped six of their last seven games, and although they are still one of the top teams in the AHL’s East Division, they have to turn it around fast to stay in the thick of things. The player movement carousel has started moving once again, taking three defensemen on a ride. Meanwhile, one forward was released from a tryout contract and is now looking for a place to play … Read more here

Pens’ Bylsma Has Proven to Be Elite Coach Source: penguins.nhl.com
WASHINGTON — The news of three coaches getting pink slips this week gave Dan Bylsma reason to pause, reflect and contemplate his own future in the high-stakes, zero-security coaching business. … Read more here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (12/2/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after practice. … View video here

Puck Daddy chats with Alex Ovechkin about role in Boudreau firing, Dale Hunter’s system and rivalry with Sidney Crosby (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The firing of Bruce Boudreau is still being talked about in Washington and beyond. Blame for what happened, including the Washington Capitals’ recent struggles, is being directed at one player the team captain, Alex Ovechkin. Some people question his Continue reading … Read this article

Nugent-Hopkins wins 2nd rookie of the month (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
EDMONTON – Edmonton Oilers centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is getting into the habit of winning rookie of the month awards. … Continued here

Blues man: St. Louis humming Hitchcock’s tune (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Taking over a team during the season was tougher than Ken Hitchcock expected, but the venerable coach has helped St. Louis turn the corner. … Follow this link

Penguins Report: 12/2/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
1:17 PM: The only Pens skating in the optional practice are Park, Vitale, MacIntyre, Bortuzzo, Despres and Johnson. … Read more

NHL down to two realignment plans: One easy, one radical (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL realignment debate has been raging since the Winnipeg Jets were kept in the Southeast Division following their departure from Atlanta. The Detroit Red Wings claim they’ve been promised a move to the Eastern Conference, or at the very Continue reading … Follow this link

PHOTOSHOP EXPO: The girl that hates Crosby Source: The Pensblog
So this girl went the Caps vs Pens game last night with the intent on making fun of Sidney Crosby: So guess what, when you make fun of Sidney Crosby, we're going to be in your mouth. So Stephen S created a blank customizable poster and everyone went to town … Link

#OccupyTheSteps – 12-02-11 Source: Empty Netters
A relatively new tradition for Penguins fans who attend games in Washington has been a gathering on the steps of the Smithsonian Institutes’s Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture across the street from the Verizon Center. When the Penguins win, this happens: x94znICLLwM ( Kudos to ThePensblog ) … Excerpt from

Video: Scouting Report: Carolina (12/2/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pens will take on Carolina, still reeling from a Coaching change. Michelle Crechiolo tells us what’s in store. … See video here

Benstonium: Boudreau coaching the Mighty Ducks Source: The Pensblog
Yesterday Benstonium sent us the farewell Boudreau video and jokingly we said they should create a parody of the Boudreau coaching Gordan Bombay's Mighty Ducks. And so they did: … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-02-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . … See the article here

Hitting Matt Cooke in the Head is Perfectly Fine Source: The Pensblog
There will be no hearing for John Carlson, despite his head shot on Matt Cooke yesterday. From the Washington Times : Look at the replay, especially in slow motion, and it's clear John Carlson caught Matt Cooke's head with his arm … Continue reading here

TWITTER: #SheroBucks Scavenger Hunt Source: The Pensblog
@Evil_Shero and @highheelshockey are running the # sherobucks scavenger hunt on Twitter. For those just catching up: Head to High Heels and Hockey for the dates other blogs are participating. … The rest is here

RECAP: Dale Hunter Sucks. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
Elizabeth AA Paul Martin was the first star of the game. … Continue reading here

No hearing for Carlson over elbow to Cooke – 12-02-11 Source: Empty Netters
According to the Washington Post’s Katie Carrera of the Washington Post, the NHL will not hold disciplinary hearing for Capitals defenseman John Carlson over his elbow to Penguins forward Matt Cooke in the final seconds of last night’s 2-1 Penguins’ win. The hit in question: DT0FntWLCX8 EN Says: This is baffling. If you ask us, that appears to be a more blatant attempt to strike an opponent in the head than … … Go here to read the rest

Simon Despres Impresses in NHL Debut as Penguins Stymie Capitals Source: Bleacher Report
The Washington Capitals may be mired in a funk, but that doesn’t make them any less of an offensive threat. Sooner or later, they’re going to start scoring goals again. … Visit link

Boudreau aims to boost Ducks’ confidence Source: Tribune-Review
Three days after the Washington Capitals fired him, Bruce Boudreau was in another rink on the other side of the continent, back at work on another NHL salvage job. … See the rest here


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Penguins make call to top prospect Despres Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins figured it was time to give defenseman Simon Despres, their most highly regarded prospect, a taste of the real thing. … Read more

Defensive Penguins put clamps on Capitals Source: Tribune-Review
Crosby and Ovechkin didn’t produce any fireworks, but this game wasn’t about stars. It was about two teams headed in different directions. … Visit link

Thursday’s Three Stars: Pavelec blanks Coyotes; Blue Jackets rally late (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. … Read this article

NHL Capsules (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Chris Kunitz scored the tiebreaking goal at 2:36 of the third period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat Washington 2-1 Thursday night to keep the Capitals winless under new coach Dale Hunter. … Visit link

Penguins beat Capitals, 2-1 Source: Post Gazette
WASHINGTON — Sidney Crosby had gotten at least one point in each of his previous 11 regular-season visits to Verizon Center. Not this time. He had been involved in almost every one of the games in an 11-0-2 streak Washington had built against the Penguins, too … Read more here

Penguins Notebook: Defenseman Simon Despres makes NHL debut Source: Post Gazette
WASHINGTON — Defenseman Simon Despres made his NHL debut Thursday night against Washington at Verizon Center, but it was more than just his first game in the league. It was the start of a tryout. … Continued here

NHL Notebook: Veteran forward retires after 14 seasons Source: Post Gazette
Forward Mike Grier is retiring after a 14-season career that featured stints with four teams, including two stops with the Buffalo Sabres. … Continued here

Boudreau aims to boost Ducks’ confidence Source: Post Gazette
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Bruce Boudreau never even got comfortable in his beloved recliner. Three days after the Washington Capitals fired him, the fast-talking coach was in another rink on the other side of the continent, back at work on another NHL salvage job. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Pens Vault: Ron Francis Tribute (12/2/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins Vault digs up a tribute video to former Penguin Ron Francis. … View video here

This girl really hates Sidney Crosby Source: The Pensblog
This nice-looking woman probably made it on her prom night. After readmore there is a customizable poster that you can edit yourself. … Link

Post-Game Analysis: Team effort, Pens stifle Capitals with strong gap control and defensive play; Caps in need of personnel shakeup? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 2 – Washington 1 Post-Game Thoughts — The Penguins earned their first regulation (regular season) win in Washington since March 9, 2008 due to a strong defensive effort, defeating Washington 2-1, improving to a league best 15-7-4, 34 pts on the season. … See the article here

Penguins beat Capitals to keep Hunter winless (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
WASHINGTON – Locked in a defensive struggle against their bitter rivals, the Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t get a point from Sidney Crosby and scored only twice, yet still found a way to beat the Washington Capitals. … Read more here

Capitals powerless vs. Penguins; Asham answers for taunt (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
WASHINGTON, DC In Dale Hunter’s first game as Washington Capitals coach, they had 19 shots and one goal in a loss to the St. Louis Blues … Excerpt from

Endgame: Penguins 2, Capitals 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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VIDEO: Penguin fans on the steps outside of the Verizon Center Source: The Pensblog
As is tradition Penguin fans storm the steps of the Smithsonian after games in Washington. … Read more

Marc Andre Fleury earns 198th career win, on pace to become 4th youngest goaltender to 200 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Goaltender Marc Andre Fleury earned his 14th win of the season Thursday nightand 198th victory of his career. According to Elias Sports Bureau,should Fleury (27 years, 2 days old) earntwo wins within the next 22 days, he will become the fourth-youngest netminder to win 200 games during the Expansion Era (since 1967-68). Grant Fehr was … Link

Confirmed report of battery on female Penguins fan and use of racial and homophobic slurs Source: The Pensblog
This happened after the game during the tradition of Pens fans going on the steps across from the Verizon Center to peacefully chant for their favorite team. We heard a woman was punched on the steps, and we initially thought it was Alex Semin , but it was a female Penguins fans who has been assaulted by a male Caps fan. # OccupyTheSteps … Link

John Carlson head-shots Cooke Source: The Pensblog
Carlson had a pretty rough stretch at the end of the game. He got knocked into Maryland by Orpik , and then he did this: Mike W. coming through with the quick video. … See the rest here

Pens win the Cup, 2-1 — Stunned pics of the night Source: The Pensblog
@emptynetters … More here

Oilers’ Nugent-Hopkins among NHL scoring leaders (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
More-seasoned scoring sensations are now playing catch up to Edmonton Oilers rookie Ryan Nugent-Hopkins players like Daniel Sedin and Steven Stamkos. … Read more

Pens-Caps In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS 2, CAPITALS 1 0:00: The Pens have broken the Caps’ streak of regular season success against them!!! Pittsburgh wins 2-1 thanks to goals from Adams and Kunitz! 0:30: Caps finally get a chance to pull Vokoun. Empty net… … Continued here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Showdown Against Washington Capitals and Dale Hunter Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the New York Rangers Tuesday night by the score of 4-3. With the way that they played, they are lucky it was that close … View post

Kunitz goal pushes Penguins past Capitals Source: Post Gazette
WASHINGTON, D.C. … See the rest here

Video: Too Close to Call Source: penguins.nhl.com
A shot by Backstrom is either saved by Fleury’s stick, or off the crossbar, but either way it’s out of the net. … See video here

Video: Fluttering Finesse Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz snaps a shot at the net that goes off speed, fooling Vokoun and putting the Pens up by one. … Click here to view video

Video: Erskine and Asham Scrap Source: penguins.nhl.com
Aaron Asham and John Erskine come to blows in the first period. … See video here

Video: Post-Game: Craig Adams (12/1/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams talks to the media after defeating the Washington Capitals 2-1. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Brooks Orpik (12/1/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media after defeating the Washington Capitals 2-1. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Sidney Crosby (12/1/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media after defeating the Washington Capitals 2-1. … See this video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/1/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Washington Capitals 2-1. … View video here

Video: Post-Game: Simon Despres (12/1/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Simon Despres talks to the media after defeating the Washington Capitals 2-1. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 11-29-2011

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

Measuring Stick Game: Penguins @ Rangers Pre-Game Buzz, Notes & News Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins (14 – 6 – 4 (32 pts) @ New York Rangers (12 – 5 – 3 (27 pts) When: 7:38 PM | Where: Madison Square Garden Referees: Dean Morton #36, Dan O’Halloran #13 | Linesmen Jean Morin #97, Tim Nowak #77 Pre-Game Buzz The Penguins will be down two defensemen tonight as Kris … Follow this link

Puck Previews: Boudreau on rift; suspension outrages Pacioretty (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Back by popular demand, here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished … Read the rest here

Crosby rises fast in All-Star balloting Source: Post Gazette
NEW YORK — Penguins center Sidney Crosby has risen to fourth place in the NHL’s all-star voting for forwards. … Excerpt from

Gameday 25 – Rangers Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (14-6-4) @ New York Rangers(12-5-3) 7:30 pm/et TV: ROOT, Versus, TSN2 Madison Square Garden, New York, NY The “World's Most Famous Arena” has been heavily renovated and it looks quite a bit different than the last time the Pittsburgh Penguins visited. The Rangers are 6-1-1 at home this year, so many the renovations are working. Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek have gone back to Pittsburgh for medical evaluation … See the rest here

Penguins Crosby Surges to Fourth Place Among Forwards in All-Star Fan Balloting Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins fans around the country took notice of Sidney Crosby’s successful return to the lineup by casting 132,335 votes last week in an effort to elect Crosby to the 2012 NHL All-Star Game as part of All-Star Fan Balloting presen… … More

Letang, Michalek return to Pittsburgh in surprise move Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defensemen Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek will not play tonight against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Each player has returned to Pittsburgh for further evaluation, general manager Ray Shero said. … The rest is here

Pair of defensemen from Wilkes-Barre to play for Penguins tonight Source: Post Gazette
NEW YORK — The Penguins have recalled defensemen Robert Bortuzzo and Alexandre Picard from their farm team in Wilkes-Barre. … More here

Letang, Michalek out for tonight’s game vs Rangers Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins will be down two defensemen for tonight’s game vs the New York Rangers. Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek both traveled to New York and participated in today’s morning skate, but both have been ruled out for tonight’s game and are returning to Pittsburgh to be evaluated for their respective injuries. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins make multiple moves – 11-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Quite a busy afternoon for the Penguins. … More here

Penguins Recall Defensemen Alexandre Picard and Robert Bortuzzo from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defensemen Alexandre Picard and Robert Bortuzzo from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … See the rest here

Pens Push: MSG renovations, strange going-ons w/Letang, and a headline Shanny might like. Source: Chipped Ice
Some quick, late-afternoon hits, prior to the Penguins playing the Rangers at what feels like brand new Madison Square Garden: = Confession: MSG has always been my favorite US arena at which to cover a game. There is energy in this building that cannot be duplicated and the setup was unique. … Read more here

Maple Leafs F Kessel leads All-Star fan voting (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel has taken the overall lead in fan balloting for the All-Star game. The showcase event will be held Jan. 29 at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa. … Link

Cooke, With Just Four Penalties, is a Changed Player Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Cooke wanted to be a different player this season. Through 24 games, he’s practically unrecognizable. The 33-year-old left wing made a name for himself for all the wrong reasons during his first three seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins … Read this article

Puck Headlines: Bylsma backs Neal fine; Joe Sakic vs. polar bears (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. Via our friend Nate Beeler of the Washington Examiner, and ouch. … Link

Kessel leads all players in all-star voting (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – Don’t expect Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel to be selected last at this season’s NHL all-star game fantasy draft. … See the rest here

Penguins forward James Neal fined for high stick (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal has been fined $2,500 for high sticking Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban Saturday in Montreal. Neal was assessed a minor penalty on the play. … More

New York Rangers & Pittsburgh Penguins Line Combinations For Tonight Source: The Pensblog
There's a big Atlantic Division battle going down tonight as the Pittsburgh Penguins meet the New York Rangers. Here are the potential line combinations for both teams: Pittsburgh Penguins Lines from Penguins.NHL.com : Chris Kunitz – Sidney Crosby – Pascal Dupuis Steve Sullivan – Evgeni Malkin – James Neal Matt Cooke – Jordan Staal – Tyler Kennedy Arron Asham – Joe Vitale – Craig Adams Kris Letang *** – Brooks Orpik Zbynek Michalek – Paul Martin Mat Niskanen – Deryk Engelland Marc-Andre Fleury *** Kris Letang has a broken nose. He'll need to see a doctor before a decision is made on him playing tonight. … Read this article

Must-read Malkin feature Source: The Pensblog
We linked this over Thanksgiving but it is worth another one. Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Conboy got a one-on-one with Geno and Conboy just knocked it out of the park. ( As usual) Some highlights: An interesting look at his escape from Russia A good story about his first time in Pittsburgh, and his trip to 66's house … Excerpt from

Penguins’ Neal fined $2,500 – 11-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins forward James Neal was fined $2,500 by the NHL for a high stick penalty against Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban. … More

Civic Arena Roof Holiday Ornaments
To Benefit Penguins Foundation Youth Charities Source: penguins.nhl.com
Just in time for the holidays, Wendell August Forge has crafted two unique ornaments from pieces of the steel roof at the old Civic Arena – with all pr… … More

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (11/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo breaks down tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. … See this video

Video: Game-Day: Sidney Crosby (11/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to reporters before tonight’s game at Madison Square Garden against the NY Rangers. … Video here

Video: Game-Day: Kris Letang (11/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to reporters before tonight’s game at Madison Square Garden against the NY Rangers. … Click here to view video

Video: Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (11/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before tonight’s game at Madison Square Garden against the NY Rangers. … Watch video here

James Neal fined $2,500 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins winger James Neal was fined $2,500 for high sticking PK Subban in Saturday’s game. … View post

4 Things To Know About The Rangers Source: The Pensblog
Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. Read more for the breakdown.. … More

Should players always be condemned for getting coaches fired? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Let’s say Alex Ovechkin skates off the ice against the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night to the appreciative roar of the assembled masses; having posted a hat-trick or a game-winning goal in Washington Capitals Coach Dale Hunter’s debut, looking Continue reading … View post

Penguins’ Neal fined $2,500 for high-sticking (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal has been fined US$2,500 for high-sticking Canadiens defenceman P.K. Subban during a game last Saturday in Montreal. … Follow this link

James Neal fined for a high stick on P.K. Subban Source: The Pensblog
This makes limited sense. [ NHL ] Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal has been fined $2,500, the maximum allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for high-sticking Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban in NHL Game No … See the rest here

NHL fines Penguins winger Neal $2,500 for high-stick incident Source: Post Gazette
NEW YORK — Penguins winger James Neal has been fined $2,500 by the NHL for a high-stick on Montreal defenseman P.K. Subban during the Penguins’ 4-3 overtime victory at the Bell Centre Saturday night. … Continued here

Civic Arena Roof Holiday Ornaments To Benefit Penguins Foundation Youth Charities Source: penguins.nhl.com
Just in time for the holidays, Wendell August Forge has crafted two unique ornaments from pieces of the steel roof at the old Civic Arena – with all proceeds benefitting Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation youth charities. Each ornament … … Follow this link

Penguins Report: Game Day at NY Rangers Source: penguins.nhl.com
9:20 AM: In this week’s Great Moments in Pens History, Bob Grove takes us back to the Pens’ NHL record-setting 16th straight win in a game at Madison Square Garden against the Rangers in 1993. 9:15 AM: The Rangers have been o… … Read this article

About the Rangers – 11-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Rangers. When and where: 7:30 p.m., EST; Madison Square Garden. TV: Root Sports, MSG, Versus (outside the Pittsburgh and New York Markets), TSN2 … See more here

An unloading of links Source: The Pensblog
In the Montreal recap, we wondered why Crosby wasn't given an assist on that Staal goal. We saw some chatter on Twitter about it, too. Well, the NHL gatekeepers have decided to give Crosby that assist. So his stat line this season is now 2g7a9p . … Visit link

Crosby volleys Brian Murray’s comments Source: The Pensblog
After what Brian Murray chirped about Sunday evening, Crosby answered back on Monday. … Continued here

Montreal Canadiens: Max Pacioretty suspended for 3 games (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
Montreal Canadians forward Max Pacioretty has been suspended for three games for his hit on Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang. … Link

Penguins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It seemed improbable that Sidney Crosby’s return to Canada could be upstaged, but it was. Defenseman Kris Letang was injured when Montreal forward Max Pacioretty blasted him in the head with a controversialand unpenalizedhit … Visit link

Carolina fires Maurice as coach Source: Tribune-Review
The last-place Carolina Hurricanes fired coach Paul Maurice for the second time in less than a decade and replaced him with former All-Star Kirk Muller. … See more here

Caps fire Boudreau, hire Hunter as coach Source: Tribune-Review
Tuned out by his players, coach Bruce Boudreau was fired by the Washington Capitals after winning 200 games faster than any coach in modern NHL history. … Read the rest here

New NHL coaches will face surging Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
There was hesitance among Penguins players to specifically address the firing of Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau. … Read more

Coach Bylsma, Penguins play numbers game Source: Tribune-Review
Dan Bylsma’s been waiting almost two years to implement new lines and experiment, and now he gets his chance with the Pens healthy. … See the rest here

Civic Arena site’s destiny on table Source: Tribune-Review
Discussions that begin this afternoon could lead to Pittsburgh using millions of dollars to prepare the site of the old Civic Arena for development by the Penguins. … Follow this link

Empty Netter Assists – 11-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty will forego $26,351.34 of salary as a result of his three-game suspension for a hit to the head of Penguins defenseman Kris Letang during Saturday’s game in Montreal . -Letang i … … View post

NHL Roundup: Wild ends 2-game slide Source: Post Gazette
Niklas Backstrom rebounded from a rough game and an early exit with 32 saves, and the Minnesota Wild stopped a two-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning Monday night at Xcel Energy Center in St. … Read more

Montreal Canadiens call up Louis Leblanc (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
Max Paciorettys suspension has presented an opportunity for the Canadiens to see what Louis Leblanc can do at the NHL level. … View post

Talbot, Rupp get ’24/7′ curtain call Source: Post Gazette
When the latest edition of HBO’s popular “24/7″ series debuts Dec. … Continue reading here

Montreal’s Pacioretty gets suspended 3 games for hit on Penguins’ Letang Source: Post Gazette
Montreal left winger Max Pacioretty was suspended for three games for his open-ice hit Saturday that left Penguins defenseman Kris Letang with a broken nose. Letang is questionable for the game tonight in New York because of the injuries from the hit. … View post

Flyers D Pronger out one month Source: Post Gazette
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger will have surgery on his left knee today and will miss a month. It has been a tough season for Pronger, Philadelphia’s captain, who also missed six games with an eye injury … Continue reading here

Capitals fire Boudreau; ‘Canes also make move Source: Post Gazette
For all of Bruce Boudreau’s success with Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals — no coach in the modern NHL reached 200 victories as quickly — he failed to take them far in the playoffs. And now, suddenly, the regular season was becoming problematic, too. … See the article here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 11.28 Source: The Pensblog
Stunned type: The behind enemy lines stunned pic . Pic from Monday nights Sharks vs Kings. … Continued here

PODCAST: 11.28 Source: The Pensblog
65 minutes. … Read more

Sidney Crosby and Nick Foligno: Plenty of Smoke, but Where’s the Fire? Source: Bleacher Report
Brendan Shanahan has a tough job. The NHL ‘s senior vice president of player safety and his crew have the unenviable task of defining what is and isn’t acceptable in terms of physicality in the post-lockout, post-concussion NHL era. … See the rest here

Did Senators GM Bryan Murray Just Warn Sidney Crosby and the Penguins? Really? Source: Bleacher Report
That ex-girlfriend, the one that is in fact an “ex” because she would never let anything go. Although equally culpable, somehow her part in every disagreement was magically omitted in every loud, yet decreasingly plausible denial. Yeah, THAT ex-girlfriend … The rest is here

Shanaban: Pacioretty suspended three games Source: The Pensblog
Max Pacioretty has been suspended for three games. Brendan Shanahan's explanation after read more… Why does Shanahan have to introduce himself … Excerpt from

Penguins vs. Rangers Scouting Report Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 14-6-4-32 Home: 8-1-2-18 Road: 6-5-2-14 WHEN: Nov. … More

NHL suspends Montreal LW Pacioretty for 3 games (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty has been suspended three games by the NHL for a hit to the head of Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang. … More

Shanahan: Letang assumed risk, Max Pacioretty suspended 3 games (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
One of the hallmarks of the Brendan Shanahan-led NHL Department of Player Safety has been a shared responsibility between the player hitting and the player being hit. The high hit administered by Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty on Saturday night Continue reading … Excerpt from

Max Pacioretty suspended 3 games for hit on Letang Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty has been suspended 3 games for delivering an illegal hit to the head of Penguins defenseman Kris Letang, the NHL announced this evening The incident occurred at 16:46 of the third period. … More

Montreal forward suspended for hit against Letang Source: Post Gazette
Montreal forward Max Pacioretty has been given a three-game suspension for a hit to the head of Penguins defenseman Kris Letang late in the third period of the Penguins’ 4-3 overtime victory at the Bell Centre Saturday night. … See the rest here

Canadiens Pacioretty suspended three games for hit on Letang – 11-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty was suspended today for three games for a hit to the face of Penguins defenseman in the third period of Saturday’s 4-3 overtime win by the Penguins. NHL senior vice president of player safety and hockey operations Brendan Shanahan issued the suspension after he held a disciplinary hearing with Pacioretty earlier today. Despite suffering a broken nose on the play … … Go here to read the rest

Video: Great Moments in Penguins History (11/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bob Grove takes us back to a game against the Rangers in 1993 when the Penguins set an NHL record by winning their 16th consecutive game. … See video here

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PensHead Daily Links 11-26-2011

Saturday, November 26th, 2011

Pens-Canadiens In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
6:40 PM: I put together a full scouting report on the Montreal Canadiens for your reading pleasure before the game. You can get the detailed version by clicking here, or you can watch the abbreviated video version below. Either way, enjoy! … … Link

Penguins at Canadiens – 11-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM … Read the rest here

Gameday 24 – Canadiens Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (12-6-4) @ Montreal Canadiens (10-9-3) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT Centre Bell, Montreal, QC Like it or not, trips to the Bell Centre are always special. Sure, the pregame ceremony will likely be ridiculously long and the crowd will react to just about everything, but it's still a special building to watch a hockey game in. Season Series: 1-0-0 Penguins. … More here

VIDEO: Crosby The Long and Winding Road Back Source: The Pensblog
Via HockyWebCaster Good stuff. … Visit link

Is Sidney Crosby a Hypocrite When It Comes to Head Shots? Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby is a polarizing figure in hockey. Everyone has an opinion on him, whether they think he is the best player in the game or not (for the record, I think he is) … Visit link

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (11/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Montreal Canadiens. … Click here to view video

4 Things To Know About The Montreal Source: The Pensblog
Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. Read more for the breakdown.. … Follow this link

RINKO: Free main event tonight 11.26 Source: The Pensblog
You can sign up here . Winner gets free entry into December's monthly game. Points also count to the overall totals. … View post

NHL Awards at the quarter mark of the 2011-12 season (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
When the New York Rangers and the San Jose Sharks finish their respective games on Saturday, every team in the National Hockey League will have played in at least 20 contests. Hence, it’s time for the logical leaps and hasty Continue reading … Read the rest here

About the Canadiens – 11-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Canadiens. When and where: 7 p.m., Bell Centre. TV: Root Sports, NHL Network (United States), CBC, RDS … Go here to read the rest

Penguins vs. Canadiens Scouting Report Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 13-6-4-30 Home: 8-1-2-18 Road: 5-5-2-12 WHEN: Nov. 26, 2011 – 7:0… … View post

RECAP: The Three Terrors. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
Early in the third period, with the Pens suckling on the nipples of a 5-2 lead, Nick Foligno put on an apron and got in MAF's kitchen. He ended up falling over him. Brooks Orpik was in the vicinity and took it for what it was: incidental. Foligno and MAF were regaining themselves, and then Crosby came into the picture. Defending his goalie, Crosby started stabbing Foligno . Foligno pushed back. Next thing you know, Crosby was landing a devastating elbow into Foligno's mouth. Foligno chirped after the game: “I just kind of got a little frustrated he would do something like that, so I went back at him. It's not a big deal, but it is something he preached all summer about, that we should limit that, and then he goes and does it … Link

Oilers snap 17-game skid (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Edmonton Oilers ended nearly five years of futility at the Xcel Energy Center on Friday afternoon, snapping a 17-game winless skid against the Wild in Minnesota. … Link

Senators have no answer for Penguins onslaught (The StarPhoenix) Source: Yahoo Sports
The emergency number was staring them in the face Friday night. … See more here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (11/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo breaks down tonight’s game against the Montreal Canadiens. … See video here

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News and Notes: Nov. 25, 2011 Source: Bleacher Report
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are officially a quarter of a way through their season, as they have played the first 20 games of a 76-game season. However, the milestone has brought some problems for the Penguins, and they are currently in the midst of a lengthy losing streak. … See more here

Montreal Canadiens lose 3-1 to Philadelphia Flyers (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Canadiens took an afternoon nap for 20 minutes in the second period on Friday and the Flyers capitalized. Click here for the latest. … More here

Sens’ Gonchar, Pens’ Malkin together again Source: Tribune-Review
Ottawa Senators defenseman Sergei Gonchar was always as much a big brother to center Evgeni Malkin as a teammate during their four seasons with the Penguins. … See the article here

First-period flurry lifts Penguins past Sens Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins started poorly again, allowing an Ottawa goal only 1:19 into regulation at Consol, but then, Sidney Crosby got started. … Go here to read the rest

NHL Roundup: Giroux spreading wings for Flyers Source: Post Gazette
Philadelphia’s Claude Giroux is proving he is one of the elite players in the league. Giroux had two goals Friday, backup Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Montreal Canadiens, 3-1. … More

Penguins Notebook: Gonchar likes Malkin’s maturity Source: Post Gazette
Ottawa defenseman Sergei Gonchar and Penguins center Evgeni Malkin have been close for years. Malkin was Gonchar’s tenant for part of the time that Gonchar played with the Penguins. The two also use the same summer training facility in Moscow. … Excerpt from

Penguins’ rapid response buries Ottawa, 6-3 Source: Post Gazette
From the book of don’t blink or you’ll miss it, the Ottawa Senators came out and dominated the Penguins Friday night at Consol Energy Center. Kept the puck in the Penguins end. Got a cycle going. … Go here to read the rest

Backyard Brawl: PITT stumbles to finish a game once again Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Backyard Brawl goes to WVU Pittsburgh forced three turnovers and controlled the ball for 36:27 in the game but the Panthers were unable to make an offensive play in the second half when they needed, limited to 80 yards, a continued scene for the Panthers all season. For WVU, Shawne Alston rushed for two second-half … More here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 11.26 Source: The Pensblog
Via Andrew O. … Read this article

Friday’s Three Stars: Toews, Sharp boost Hawks; Elliott keeps rolling (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Jonathan Toews / Patrick Sharp, Chicago Blackhawks Down 4-2 entering the third period, the Blackhawks ripped off four goals in a span of 8:18 for a come-from-behind 6-5 win over the Anaheim Ducks. The Blackhawks captain had Continue reading … Read the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 11-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Shelly Anderson’s recap from last night’s game . The Penguins are 7-0-1 in their past eight home games. -The Ottawa Citizen’s recap . … Read the rest here

First Period Frenzy Source: penguins.nhl.com
Talk about a quick – and emphatic – response. After Ottawa’s Kaspars Daugavins scored just 1:41 into the first period, the Penguins countered just 27 seconds later – one of four unanswered goals on just eight shots that … … Link

Crosby with 3 assists as Penguins rip Ottawa (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. … Read the rest here

Crosby with 3 assists as Penguins rip Ottawa, 6-3 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby may have picked up a new hobby during his lengthy layoff for concussion-like symptoms: agitator. … Read more here

Endgame: Penguins 6, Senators 3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins blow Senators away before record crowd Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins stormed back from an early deficit to beat the Ottawa Senators, 6-3, tonight at Consol Energy Center. … More here

Pens WIN. Pens Dominate Sens, 6-3 Source: The Pensblog
Recap in the AM when Adam and Derek sober up. … More here

THIRD PERIOD: Mixin’ And Matchin’. Pens lead 5-2 Source: The Pensblog
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SECOND PERIOD: En Fuego. Pens send Anderson to showers, lead 4-1 Source: The Pensblog
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FIRST PERIOD: Senators at Penguins Source: The Pensblog
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NHL Roundup: Deveaux suspended for three games (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL suspended New York Rangers forward Andre Deveaux for three games without pay for his elbow to the head of Florida Panthers forward Tomas Fleischmann, the league announced Friday. Deveaux delivered an illegal check Fleischmann’s head Wednesday night. … View post

Pens-Sens In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
0:00: Horn sounds. This one is in the books. #Pens win 6-3 with 12 different players collecting at least a point (including Fleury). … Excerpt from

Video: Tonight’s Matchup 11/25/11 vs. Senators Source: penguins.nhl.com
In their third home game in a row, the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Ottawa Senators for tonight’s match up (11/25/11). … Video here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (11/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 aired during the Pittsburgh Penguins 11/25/11 game against the Ottawa Senators and features five questions with #5. … To see video click here

Video: Slap and Slide Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby sets up Chris Kunitz with a perfect slap pass to tie the game 1-1. … Watch here

Video: Evgeni Malkin: Post-Game (11/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to the media following the 6-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators Friday night. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (11/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after the 6-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators Friday night. … Watch here

Video: Sidney Crosby: Post-Game (11/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media following the 6-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators Friday night. … Video here

Video: Marc-Andre Fleury: Post-Game (11/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media following the 6-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators Friday night. … See this video

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PensHead Daily Links 11-21-2011

Monday, November 21st, 2011

Crosby relieved, anxious for season debut (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer … Continued here

Some streams for tonight Source: The Pensblog
Here are a few links: CastAmp Firstrow sports We'll post more if we find any. … More here

Puck Previews: NHL has nerve to schedule games on Crosby Night (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Back by popular demand, here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. Continue reading … Excerpt from

Gameday 21 – Islanders Source: The Pensblog
Finally. Do It. Go Pens. … Read more

Fantasy: Kessel on pace for 62 goals; why Dallas Stars are duds (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Dobber checks in every Monday to force-feed you the latest fantasy hockey trends. The founder of DobberHockey.com and a columnist for The Hockey News website, he long ago immersed himself into this rollercoaster world and is unable to escape. Nearing Continue reading … The rest is here

Sidney Crosby: NHL Needs Pittsburgh Penguins Star to Avoid Another Concussion Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby will return to the ice on Monday night against the New York Islanders for his first NHL game in 320 days. … Read more

Islanders at Penguins – 11-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Guess who’s back: -And this guy too: -These signs will be distributed tonight. -Lots of media here today to talk to Sidney Crosby: -The CBC and Versus each have their own dressing rooms: … Read more here

All Eyes on Crosby: Pens – Isles Pre Game Audio, Quotes, Storylines & Tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
New York Islanders (5-9-3, 13pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (11-6-3, 25pts) Time: 7:08 p.m. | Where: Consol Energy Center TV: Root Sports (locally), VERSUS (HD), CBC (HD) All Eyes on Sidney Crosby Sidney Crosby returns to the lineup tonight in what will be an electric scene. … View post

Puck Headlines: Crosby, Crosby, Crosby; Myers out with broken wrist (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. In case you were wondering if every angle on Sidney Crosby’s Continue reading … Follow this link

Lines For Tonight’s Game Source: The Pensblog
Yes, there is a ridiculous amount of hype for this game. What did you expect? Empty Netters has the lines: Chris Kunitz – Sidney Crosby – Pascal Dupuis Steve Sullivan – Evgeni Malkin – James Neal Matt Cooke – Jordan Staal – Tyler Kennedy Arron Asham – Richard Park – Craig Adams Kris Letang – Brooks Orpik Zbynek Michalek – Paul Martin Mat Niskanen – Deryk Engelland Marc-Andre Fleury Matt Moulston – John Tavares – Michael Grabner Brian Rolston – Frans Nielsen – P.A … Read more here

Teammates Excited for Crosby’s Return Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins knew it was coming. They could sense the impending return of their captain as he continued to work (and work and work) to progress in his recovery from a concussion that’s sidelined him from NHL game action since Jan. 5 … More here

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Islanders Live Blog: Sidney Crosby Returns Source: Bleacher Report
After 10 months and 16 days of waiting, the big day is finally here for the Pittsburgh Penguins , as team captain Sidney Crosby returns to the lineup after suffering a concussion during the 2010-11 season. He last played on January 5, 2011 against the Tampa Bay Lightning . Crosby has missed a lot of action, and the Penguins have kept up their outstanding play even in his absence. … See more here

Crosby relieved, anxious for season debut (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Sidney Crosby knows how to deal with the burden of great expectations. … Read the rest here

Pens place Dustin Jeffrey on IR Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins in need of clearing a roster spot, have placed Dustin Jeffrey on injured reserve. The team this morning activated Sidney Crosby and Zbynek Michalek off IR. The teams active roster is now at 23 … See the rest here

Sidney Crosby anxious for hits, ‘whether giving them or taking them’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH — In a quiet moment before Monday’s morning skate, coach Dan Bylsma stood on the ice at the door to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ bench. He looked back into the stands at all the TV cameras and reporters. … The rest is here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Return Home to Face the New York Islanders Could Be Trouble Source: Bleacher Report
The Penguins lost to the Florida Panthers on Saturday night, making the “Dads Trip” an unsuccessful 0-2. Now the return home for a three-game homestand starting with the New York Islanders … Continue reading here

Crosby, Kunitz, Dupuis Reunited Source: penguins.nhl.com
While Sidney Crosby doesn’t know what to expect when he steps on the ice tonight, at least he’ll have familiarity in his linemates. Penguins wingers Chris Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis will play with Crosby, who has missed nearly 11 mont… … More

Sidney Crosby: Penguins Star Will Be Hit Hard in Return Against Islanders Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby is making his grand return to the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup tonight, and he is going to take some hard shots courtesy of the New York Islanders . … The rest is here

Excitement building for Crosby’s return tonight Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins had realized for a while that Sidney Crosby was getting close to returning to their lineup. But even coach Dan Bylsma didn’t know until Sunday that Crosby would be in uniform when his team faces the New York Islanders tonight. … Continue reading here

Crosby and Pens to see Islanders rookie Anders Nilsson in goal tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The New York Islanders who were considered by many pundits as a potential sleeper this season are reeling, with just 5 wins and 13 points in their first 17 games. Coming off a 6-0 loss to the Defending Cup Champions Saturday night, the Islanders get a nice consolation prize of facing the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight … Read more here

Sidney Crosby: What His Return Will Mean to the NHL Source: Bleacher Report
When Sidney Crosby returns to the NHL tonight after missing almost an entire year of hockey, it will significantly alter the league in many ways. … Read more

Sidney Crosby: Pittsburgh Penguins Captain’s Return Will Lead to MVP Year Source: Bleacher Report
It’s been 11 months since Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has played in a regular season game, and tonight will be the first game in his return as the NHL ’s most valuable player. Now, with Crosby back in full-time action with the Penguins, after missing the team’s first 20 games, can he win the Hart Trophy as the league’s Most Valuable Player? Before Crosby’s injury last year, he was on an amazing pace as the best player in the NHL. Through 41 games, he had 32 goals and 34 assists for a league-high 66 points … See more here

STATS: The last full regular season game that 87-71-11 were all healthy Source: The Pensblog
Winter classic doesn't count because Crosby was concussed at the end of the second period. Last game (playoffs included) would be Game 1 against Montreal. ( Staal was hurt in Game 2 ) The last regular season game Crosby, Malkin , and Staal were all healthy for by our count … See more here

Crosby Is Back Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby is back. … Go here to read the rest

Crosby and Michalek return; Islanders start rookie in net – 11-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Quite a day at the Penguins’ morning skate. First, Sidney Crosby is back … Follow this link

Penguins & Paws Charity Pet Calendar Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Animal Rescue League Shelter and Wildlife Center have teamed up to create the 2012 Penguins & Paws Charity Pet Calendar just in time for the holiday season! This 12-month calendar features the Penguins players aw… … Go here to read the rest

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sam Kasan breaks down tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … See video here

Video: Game-Day: Sidney Crosby (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. This is his first game back since his injury last year. … To see video click here

Video: Game-Day: Chris Kunitz (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … Watch video here

Video: Game-Day: Pascal Dupuis (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … Click here to view video

Video: Sidney Crosby At Practice (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby practices before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … See video here

Video: Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the NY Islanders. … To see video click here

Crosby, Michalek back; Kunitz off top power play Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby recently came off the ice after a 35-minute workout and pronounced himself officially ready to play tonight at Consol Energy Center against the New York Islanders. … Link

Zbynek Michalek Is Back Source: The Pensblog
Sidney Crosby won't be the only return today. Via Empty Netters and a whole bunch of other people: Zbynek Michalek is back. He'll be playing with Paul Martin once again … More here

Post-Morning Skate Buzz: Michalek returning to lineup tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Morning Skate Buzz & Lineup News Sidney Crosby won’t be the only one returning tonight. Defenseman Zbynek Michalek who has not played since October 22nd due to a broken finger, will return to the lineup tonight, he confirmed to reporters. With Crosby and Michalek coming off injured reserve, the Penguins must make a roster move … Read the rest here

Morning Skate Buzz; On the Penguins new look No. 1 power play unit Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby was one of the first players on the ice this morning in his return to game action. Crosby who got a cheer from his teammates when they were huddled at center ice, opened the skate doing some work with the goalies, taking passes from behind the net, then worked on his … See the article here

4 Things to know about the Islanders Source: The Pensblog
Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. … Go here to read the rest

MIDGET MAJOR (18U) POINTSTREAK PEAK PERFORMER-Bob Tritschler, forward, Pittsburgh Viper Stars Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tritschler, 18, has been a big reason why the Viper Stars are sitting atop of the PHL’s 18U Midget Major Division and a big reason why they have the #1 offense in the 18U division. The 5’11”, 185 lbs. forward from Lower Burrell,… … View post

Morning Pens Buzz: On Bylsma making right call, chances of Crosby leading team in scoring & more tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Pens Buzz — The Penguins hit the ice in less than 30 minutes for their morning skate and it will be a media circus this morning as the national media has flocked to Pittsburgh with the return of Sidney Crosby. Here are some pre-morning skate thoughts: BYLSMA MAKING THE RIGHT CALL: — Dan Bylsma’s … See the article here

Welcome Back Sidney Crosby Source: The Pensblog
On Wednesday January 5th, 2011, you were probably still a little upset. A few days earlier you'd seen Alex Ovechkin celebrate the Washington Capitals' Winter Classic victory at Heinz Field. The final episode of HBO's 24/7 was about to air and you knew that you'd end up watching Ovechkin's celebration all over again while Bruce Boudreau patted himself on the back … Link

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. NY Islanders (Crosby Returns Edition) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sid is back (10:00 AM). … See the rest here

What We Learned: Why aren’t the Maple Leafs a bigger deal? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend’s events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team. … See the rest here

About the Islanders – 11-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Islanders. When and where: 7 p.m., EST; Consol Energy Center. TV: Root Sports (in Pittsburgh), MSG (in New York), Versus (outside Pittsburgh and New York), CBC Record: 5-9-3, 13 points. … Go here to read the rest

Pens to Hold Consecutive Toy Collections to Benefit Toys for Tots Source: penguins.nhl.com
Once again the Pittsburgh Penguins will work with the United States Marine Corps to provide local children with some holiday cheer. Fans can donate toys or cash for the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program before two home games this December… … More

Reader Contest: Which NY Islander dares hit Sidney Crosby first? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
On Monday night, Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby will play in his first NHL game since Jan. 5, having completed over 10 months of rehabilitation from post-concussion symptoms … More here

Crosby’s return welcomed by hockey world Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby will return Monday night in a game against the New York Islanders at Consol Energy Center, his first action after missing 11 months to a career-threatening concussion. … See more here

RUMORS: The e-mails we got about Sidney Crosby Source: The Pensblog
We've been sitting on these for a while. We promised ourselves and anyone listening or reading over the summer that we wouldn't post these until Crosby's return date was set in stone. The time is now. This is a collection of all the e-mails we've gotten about Sidney Crosby retiring, having cancer, having a tumor, and, yes, having multiple sclerosis. These were dark times. Join us after the read more… The names have been blacked out to protect the foolish: And now.. … See the rest here

Sidney Crosby Returns: What to Expect in His First Game Back Source: Bleacher Report
One would think that a mid-November Penguins versus Islanders game would be an affordable game to go to, right? Well, not anymore because the greatest player in the game is set to return. The Pittsburgh Penguins superstar is expected to play against the New York Islanders Monday night at the CONSOL Energy Center on Versus. … Follow this link

Empty Netter Assists – 11-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Welcome back Sidney Crosby . -Scott Munroe made 20 saves for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 3-1 loss to the Worcester Sharks . -Patrick Killeen made 11 saves for the Wheeling Nailers in … Excerpt from

Bylsma: Crosby could play first game ‘on adrenaline’ Source: Tribune-Review
The biggest question isn’t whether Sidney Crosby will regain his touch this seems essentially a given but how he will respond to that first hit. … Visit link

Kovacevic: Relax, the Kid will be just fine Source: Tribune-Review
Enjoy a truly great day for hockey today, the grand return of one of the most exciting athletes in our city’s history. … More

Video: Welcome Back, Crosby Source: benstonium.com
Benstonium celebrates the return of Pens Captain, Sidney Crosby with this short video loosely based on the intro to the 70′s TV show Welcome Back, Kotter. … Video here

Penguins overcome rash of injuries, inconsistency Source: Post Gazette
The snapshot provided by game No. 20 on the Penguins’ regular-season schedule offered some legitimate cause for concern. The big picture provided by their performance through most of the first quarter of the season did anything but. … Visit link

NHL Roundup: Carolina ends scoring drought, beats Toronto Source: Post Gazette
Paul Maurice breathed a little sigh of relief after the Carolina Hurricanes played their best game of the week Sunday. … Go here to read the rest

Crosby taking ice tonight for Penguins against Islanders, ending long recuperation from a concussion Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby will appear in his 413th National Hockey League game tonight at Consol Energy Center. It might not seem like it, though … See the article here

Video: Mike Lange’s Journal (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Lange discusses whether or not he’s ever had any conflicts with players over the course of his career. … View video

Video: Pens Insider: Dad’s Trip (11/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV covers the 6th annual Dad’s trip as the team travels to sunny Florida. … Watch video here

Video: DSG Plays of the Week (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Take a look at the Top 5 Plays of last Week. Presented by Dicks Sporting Goods. … See this video

Dupuis, Cooke talk the end of #CrosbyWatch Source: Chipped Ice
Reaction from Penguins players on the impending return of team captain Sidney Crosby, who will play Monday night for the first time since Jan. 5: = RW PASCAL DUPUIS: ON HOW HE KNEW IT WAS TIME: Weve been, as you know, thinking it was close forever. … Read this article

Bylsma talks Sidney Crosby’s ice time, getting hit in NHL return (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
With Sidney Crosby’s return to NHL action scheduled for Monday night, it was on Pittsburgh Penguins Coach Dan Bylsma to attempt to maintain perspective and expectations. Good luck with that Bylsma, who spoke to the media hours after Crosby’s Continue reading … Continued here

Bylsma talks Crosby – 11-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma held a conference call earlier tonight regarding Sidney Crosby. It can be heard here . … More

Bylsma Transcript on Crosby’s Return Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head coach Dan Bylsma held a conference call with the media Sunday afternoon to discuss captain Sidney Crosby’s return to the lineup on Monday night when the Penguins host the New York Islanders at 7 p.m. at CONSOL Energy Center … More here

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PensHead Daily Links 11-18-2011

Friday, November 18th, 2011

Joe Paterno diagnosed with lung cancer Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Via The Associated Press, former Penn State coach Joe Paterno has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Scott Paterno (Joe’s son) said in a statement provided to The Associated Press by a family representative on Friday that the 84-year-old Joe Paterno is undergoing treatment and that “his doctors are optimistic he will make a full recovery.” … Read the rest here

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Puck Headlines: Crosby ruled out; Perron cleared; Trotz on Smith (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. “It was at that point when FutureJoe Thornton knew his time Continue reading … See more here

Hawaii Five-O Source: penguins.nhl.com
Wearing a Hawaiian shirt for nearly a week straight generally isn’t considered good fashion sense. … More

Video: Pens Insider: Aloha Mr. Neal (11/18/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV gets locker room reaction to James Neal wearing an Hawaiian Shirt for a week after losing in a shootout. … Click here to view video

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby won’t play tomorrow against Florida Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will not play tomorrow night against Florida, according to coach Dan Bylsma. … The rest is here

As expected, Crosby ruled out for Saturday night Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma told reporters following today’s Penguin practice that Sidney Crosby will not play vs the Florida Panthers, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports. The decision for Crosby not to play on the current two game road trip had been expected. Crosby did not meet with his team of doctors before … See more here

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 7, Nordiques 3 – 11-18-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the second Stanley Cup title in franc … … Visit link

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (11/18/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after practice in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. … Video here

Video: Scouting Report: Florida (11/18/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sam Kasan tells us what’s in store as the Penguins take on the Florida Panthers for their second match of the week in the Sunshine State. … View video here

Penguins Report: Florida Practice 11/18/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Neal goes Hawaii 5-0 (11:15 AM). No Jeffrey, Sullivan at practice (11:06 AM). 11:15 AM: For those of you who watched the Pascal Dupuis mic’d up practice and paid close attention, you’ll remember that the loser of the shootout had t… … Excerpt from

Franco Harris Is The Latest Victim Of the "Curse of Isle Of Capri" Source: The Pensblog
Franco Harris's life is falling apart. Harris, who capitalized on the fact he was good at football, has been fired from everything he does because he refuses to shut up about Joe Paterno. [ Abc news ] So far, based on his views of sticking up for someone that protected a child molester, Harris has been fired from jobs at the Meadows Casino and stepped down from the board of Pittsburgh Promise because Luke RighteousStahl said so. … Visit link

Empty Netter Assists -11-18-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “Our special teams have to be even or better to win games.” – Jordan Staal. … Follow this link

Video: Toys for Tots (11/18/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins Wives Association and United States Marines will be collecting toys before the games on December 5th and 13th. … View video here


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Bruins’ Chara not charged for hit Source: Tribune-Review
Quebec’s prosecutor says Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara won’t face criminal charges for his hit on Montreal Canadiens’ forward Max Pacioretty. … Follow this link

Lightning defenseman still talking Crosby hit Source: Tribune-Review
Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman’s hit from behind against Penguins center Sidney Crosby on Jan. 5 was hardly menacing, but it has been historical. … Follow this link

Rare mistakes costs Pens in loss to Lightning Source: Tribune-Review
It was one of those nights for the Penguins, as they struggled to solve goaltender Dwayne Roloson in a loss to the Lightning. … Link

Morning Buzz: Roloson stymies Pens again; Kennedy deserves more power play time? Michalek, Crosby tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Buzz: Roloson stymies Pens Again The Pittsburgh Penguins (11-5-3, 25pts) outshot Tampa Bay Lightning 34-18 but goaltender Dwayne Roloson stymied the Penguins once again. … Go here to read the rest

Thursday’s Three Stars: Vlasic’s career night; Backstrom blanks Avs (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
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Roloson makes 33 saves, Lightning top Penguins 4-1 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Dwayne Roloson stymied the Pittsburgh Penguins again. Roloson made 33 saves, Vincent Lecavalier had two goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Penguins 4-1 on Thursday night. … Continue reading here

RECAP: The Island Of Dr. Boucher. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
Like we're recapping this game. The power play went 0 for 7. It was the playoffs all over again. The Lightning as a team don't have the Pens' number. The Lightning special teams have the Pens' special teams' number. Simple as that. No 1-3-1 bullshit involved. If the 1-3-1 was all everyone is making it out to be, the Lightning would go 82-0. Tampa's middle-of-the-road PP unit made the Pens' top-ranked (now second-ranked) PK unit look like mud. Tampa's middle-of-the-road PK unit and Roloson made the Pens' 9th-ranked PP unit look like mud. We're all about stepping up to challenges, but we want no part of the Tampa Bay Lightning as it stands today. No way. No how. … See the article here

You Stay Classy, Tampa. Source: The Pensblog
From reader Scott A. … Continue reading here

Hedman wants Sidney Crosby back, too Source: Post Gazette
TAMPA, Fla. … Continued here

Flyers goalie has special game vs. Coyotes Source: Post Gazette
Matt Read knocked in a rebound with 18.6 seconds left to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 win against the visiting Phoenix Coyotes. … The rest is here

Old tricks, same results: Roloson stymies Penguins as he did in playoffs Source: Post Gazette
Funny, but he sure looked like the guy who made life so miserable for the Penguins this past spring. Dwayne Roloson’s numbers — a 5-4-1 record, 3.29 goals-against average and .895 save percentage –said he wasn’t the same goalie who helped Tampa Bay upset the Penguins in the first round of the playoffs. … Read the rest here

Video: Pens Vault: Bad Dancing HOF (11/18/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins Vault showcases the Bad Dancing Hall of Fame. … View video here

Video: Post-Game: Chris Kunitz (11/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media after the 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: James Neal (11/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after the 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. … Watch here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (11/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after the 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. … See this video

Stunned Pic Of The Night:11.17 Source: The Pensblog
Stunned type : The look away stunned pic . … Follow this link

Roloson makes 33 saves, Bolts top Penguins 4-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TAMPA, Fla. … Visit link

Endgame: Lightning 4, Penguins 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Well That Was Fun. Pens Lose 4-1 Source: The Pensblog
This says it all. Go to hell. … Link

Tampa Bay Lightning defeat Penguins, 4-1 Source: Post Gazette
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay goalie Dwayne Roloson offered up a near-flawless sequel to his playoff performance against the Penguins tonight. … The rest is here

THIRD PERIOD: Smells Like April, TB up 2-0 Source: The Pensblog
Fuck. Go Pens … Read the rest here

STATS WATCH: Pens @ Lightning Pre-Game Buzz Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins (11-4-3, 25 pts) @ Tampa Bay Lightning (8-7-2, 18 pts) When: 7:38 pm | Where: Times Forum TV: Root Sports Countdown to Game Time Tampa Bay and Pittsburgh face off for the first of four total meetings on the year. This is the first meeting between the clubs since the Bolts ousted the … The rest is here

Penguins at Lightning – 11-17-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -If you’re not familiar with the Lightning’s “dreaded” 1-3-1, here you go: mjXclnt1wAI -The Penguins’ starters are Pascal Dupuis, Chris Kunitz, Jordan Staal, Kris Letang, Brooks Orpik and Marc-Andre Fleury. -Steve MacIntyre is in the lineup. Their scratches are Dustin Jeffrey and Richard Park. … See more here

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PensHead Daily Links 11-12-2011

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

Pens-’Canes In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
5:14 PM: Bylsma said Brent Johnson will get the nod between the pipes tonight. Coach also touched on a couple of other topics… On Carolina being hungry after the way they lost on Friday: I thought in the third period, where they were… … Visit link

Gameday 17 – Hurricanes Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (10-3-3) @ Carolina Hurricanes (5-8-3) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT RBC Center, Raleigh, NC We still love that arena picture. … Visit link

Penguins starting Johnson in net; Hurricanes’ Pitkanen out Source: Empty Netters
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma confirmed Brent Johnson (right) will start in net for tonight’s game at Carolina . Johnson has a 1-1-2 record this season with a 2.44 goals against average and .908 save percentage. … Link

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (11/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … See video here

About the Hurricanes – 11-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Hurricanes. When and where: 7 p.m. … Continued here

Morning Pens Buzz: On the (Power play) last night’s difference marker, Cooke, Martin, Tangradi, Malkin & Scouts Take Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens Morning Buzz Power Play the difference maker in 3-1 win: Following last night’s 3-1 victory over the Dallas Stars, the Pittsburgh Penguins enter Saturday’s action tied for first in the NHL with 23 points, posting a 10-3-3 record at the 16 game mark. … See the article here

Penguins vs. Hurricanes Scouting Report Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 10-3-3-23 Home: 5-1-1-11 Road: 5-2-2-12 WHEN: Nov. 12, 2011 – 7:0… … Link

Empty Netter Assists – 11-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Shelly Anderson’s recap from last night’s game . “You play your former team, you want to do well.” – James Neal … See the rest here

RECAP: Cool Hand James. PENS WIN Source: The Pensblog
Real different level right now for James Neal. … More here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (11/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo breaks down tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … Video here

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News and Notes: Nov. 11, 2011 Source: Bleacher Report
Last week, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins finally broke their home losing streak and kept up a perfect record on the road, propelling them to the top of the AHL’s East Division. The week also saw the most player movement between Wilkes-Barre and Pittsburgh since the start of the season. Who’s up, who’s down and how did the Penguins get into first place? … Continue reading here

James Neal’s NHL Ranks through 16 Games Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Winger James Neal (11G-5A-16Pts) netted his second two goal game of the season Friday night, leading the Penguins to a 3-1 victory over the Dallas Stars. … Read more here


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Neal make trade look good for Pittsburgh (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The way things are going for James Neal these days, it was only fitting that he had a big night against his former team. … Continue reading here

Blues, Blue Jackets swap defensemen Source: Tribune-Review
The St. Louis Blues added one of new coach Ken Hitchcock’s favorites from his former team, acquiring defenseman Kris Russell from the Columbus Blue Jackets. … Read this article

Avs’ Quincey gets back from shoulder injury Source: Tribune-Review
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Kyle Quincey is relishing every shift, every second for that matter, he spends on the ice. … See more here

Penguins welcome, praise local veterans Source: Tribune-Review
In celebration of Veterans Day, the Penguins welcomed a dozen veterans at Consol Energy Center and showered them with gifts and admiration. … Read more here

Neal scores two goals to lift Penguins to win Source: Tribune-Review
This victory was as impressive as any, if only because the host Penguins so expertly attacked a weakened opponent in the Dallas Stars. … Read more here

NHL Roundup: A look at Friday’s games (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Nobody on the Pittsburgh Penguins’ roster knows the Dallas Stars as well as James Neal. … Read more

Friday’s Three Stars: Howard blanks Oilers; Neal powers Pens (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Jimmy Howard, Detroit Red Wings Howard earned his third straight win with his second shutout in three games in a 3-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers … See the rest here

Friday’s National Hockey League Capsules (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Dan Girardi and Brandon Dubinsky scored 9 seconds apart midway through the third period and the New York Rangers went on to rout the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1 on Friday night for their sixth straight win. … Go here to read the rest

On the Penguins: Neal’s star turn beats old team Source: Post Gazette
The consensus seems to be that the Penguins and Dallas made a mutually beneficial trade in February, with winger James Neal and defenseman Matt Niskanen relocating in Pittsburgh and defenseman Alex Goligoski joining the Stars. … Read more here

Adams, Orpik tackle new job for Penguins Source: Post Gazette
Defenseman Brooks Orpik and forward Craig Adams each have taken a new role with the Penguins, and it centers on their ears and mouths. They are the new representatives for the NHL Players Association, replacing Max Talbot, now with Philadelphia. … Excerpt from

Neal scores twice, Pens beat Stars 3-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Playing against the team that traded him away nine months ago gave James Neal some extra motivation. … See the rest here

Pens Push: This game’s turning point, Stars talking ‘Goose,’ and where Tangradi must improve. Source: Chipped Ice
Some thoughts and observations after the Penguins 3-1 win over Dallas at Consol Energy Center: = This game turned on the approximately six-minute stretch late in the second period that Dallas played with only four defensemen because of injuries to Alex Goligoski and Mark Fistric. … Visit link

Neal World: Pittsburgh Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal is on fire. Another game. Another two goals … Excerpt from

Endgame: Penguins 3, Stars 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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VIDEO: Matt Cooke’s Penalty Shot Source: The Pensblog
PensRyourDaddy with one of the best videos you'll see: What a move. … View post

Neal scores twice against former teammates Source: Post Gazette
In a meeting of the NHL’s conference leaders, the Penguins got two goals from former Dallas winger James Neal in a 3-1 win over the Stars tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Continue reading here

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Neal In Your Mouth. Pens Win. Source: The Pensblog
James Neal is on a different level. Neal scored two goals against his former team, and the Pens win 3-1 … Link

Someone Got Really Hurt During the Second Period Of The Penguin game Source: The Pensblog
Saw this tweet from politician @billpeduto : We can verifyReed was at the game, we got a stunned pic of him from a reader a few minutes earlier: Here are the pics of the paramedics: Pics viaPascal Carreau and @ PensU_Nicole … More

WWII Veteran Enjoys First Hockey Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alex Antanovich Jr. has experienced as much as an 88-year-old man can. He fought in World War II as a B-24 belly gunner when he was just in his early 20s, getting shot down over Germany on his fifth mission and evading capture for 10 months… … View post

SECOND PERIOD: 1-0 Stars, Snooze city Source: The Pensblog
Some guy scored for the Stars. … Read the rest here

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Pens-Stars In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
0:00: That’ll do it. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Matt Cooke Penalty Shot Source: penguins.nhl.com
In the third period, Matt Cooke converts on a penalty shot, giving the Penguins a 3-1 lead. … Click here to view video

Video: Pristine Padwork Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury makes a sliding pad stop, denying the Stars their first goal of the game. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Chris Kunitz (11/11/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media after defeating the Dallas Stars 3-1. … Watch video here

Video: Post-Game: Matt Cooke (11/11/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Cooke talks to the media after defeating the Dallas Stars 3-1. … Watch here

Video: Post-Game: James Neal (11/11/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after defeating the Dallas Stars 3-1. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (11/11/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Dallas Stars 3-1. … Click here to view video

Video: Veterans Day: Alex Antanovich (11/11/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo talks with World War II Veteran Alex Antanovich after making the rounds on the ATI Stars and Stripes Zamboni. … See video here

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PensHead Daily Links 11-08-2011

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

Pens place forwards on AHL conditioning assignment Source: Tribune-Review
Forwards Dustin Jeffrey and Steve MacIntyre were placed with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on a conditioning assignment and will remain on the active roster and collect an NHL salary through the duration. … Excerpt from

Details on Pens sending Dustin Jeffrey to minors on a conditioning assignment & what it means Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Since last week, there has been talk out of the Penguins organization that the team has wanted to send Dustin Jeffrey to the minors but Jeffrey having to clear waivers is something the Penguins have not wanted to risk. Therefore, the Penguins have gone the conditioning assignment route and for the next two weeks, if … More here

Pittsburgh Penguins: 5 Things to Look Forward to When Sidney Crosby Returns Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby hasn’t made it back yet, but he is getting very, very close. … Read this article


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Penguins send two forwards to Wilkes-Barre Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have sent forwards Dustin Jeffrey and Steve MacIntyre to their farm team in Wilkes-Barre on conditioning assignments. … Continue reading here

Dustin Jeffrey & Steve MacIntyre Sent to WBS… Sort Of. Source: The Pensblog
Are the Penguins clearing roster space for a return or two? Maybe not. From Penguins.NHL.com : The Pittsburgh Penguins have assigned forwards Dustin Jeffrey and Steve MacIntyre to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League on a conditioning assignment, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero … Read this article

Penguins Assign Forwards Dustin Jeffrey and Steve MacIntyre to WBS on a Conditioning Assignment Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have assigned forwards Dustin Jeffrey and Steve MacIntyre to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League on a conditioning assignment, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero… … Read more here

Puck Headlines: 20-game suspension; Burke on NHL gay players (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. Nate Thompson of the Tampa Bay Lightning has the makings of Continue reading … View post

Marathon Man Source: penguins.nhl.com
Some nights, it seems like Kris Letang just doesn’t leave the ice. … See more here

TSN: Penguins prospect Tom Kuhnhackl suspended 20 games – 11-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie , Niagara IceDogs forward and Penguins prospect Tom Kuhnhackl was suspended 20 games by the OHL for a dangerous hit against Kitchener Rangers defenseman and Hurricanes prospect Ryan Murphy Friday: IvzxjoMSuCk# Kuhnhackl, 19, was a fourth-round pick of the Penguins in 2010. … Continue reading here

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‘Penguins Pond at South Side Works’ To Open for Public Skating, Youth Hockey Nov. 18 Source: penguins.nhl.com
“Penguins Pond presented by Highmark” is under construction now and will open for public skating Photo gallery of “Penguins Pond presented by Highmark” constru… … Visit link

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 3, Jets 1 – 11-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
” Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the second Stanley Cup title in franchise history. We … … View post

The hiding continues in Penn State: Paterno presser cancelled Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penn State trying to control the media indicating yesterday that only football questions would be asked at Joe Paterno’s press conference. Now the school won’t allow the press conference to happen at all School officials have cancelled the press conference, less than an hour before the press conference was set to happen … Continued here

NHL Trade Rumors: Could the Pittsburgh Penguins Move Mark Letestu? Source: Bleacher Report
According to hockey reporter Andy Strickland, the Pittsburgh Penguins could be looking to make a move once Sidney Crosby gets healthy. It appears the odd man out in Pittsburgh would be center Mark Letestu. Strickland wrote the following on his site, True Hockey , on Friday: The Pittsburgh Penguins are deep up the middle … Read this article

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LINK CITY: cock a doodle doo Source: The Pensblog
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#CrosbyWatch. It’s On. Source: The Pensblog
Michael J is on CrosbyWatch . … More here

John Barbero Memorial Auction Source: The Pensblog
This thing was amazing last year, and it's happening again. Sunday, November 6th — 1:00-4: 00p.m … Follow this link

Hitchcock says Blues have plenty of potential Source: Tribune-Review
New St. Louis Blues coach Ken Hitchcock plans no major changes, inheriting a staff and style of play, but will expect more consistency. … Read more

Penguins’ Crosby not set on Friday return Source: Tribune-Review
Pens captain Sidney Crosby did not rule out playing Friday, but neither did he even slightly hint at that being a realistic possibility. … The rest is here

NHL Roundup: Bruins offense coming alive Source: Post Gazette
Nathan Horton had two goals and an assist, and Tuukka Rask stopped 24 shots to earn his first win of the season and lead the Boston Bruins to a 6-2 victory against the visiting New York Islanders. The win pulled the defending Stanley Cup champions out of last place in the East. They have won three in a row for the first time this season. … More here

Empty Netter Assists – 11-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Sidney Crosby’s (above) return is hardly a sure thing . -The Penguins are doing a team-building exercise at Nemacolin Woodlands . -Chris Kunitz declined to criticized how the NHL disciplined Kings forward Ethan Moreau … Continue reading here

Still no word when Crosby will return to competition for Penguins Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby has heard the speculation. Couldn’t have missed it if he had tried, really. … Read the rest here

Veteran Hitchcock takes over St. Louis Blues Source: Post Gazette
It all happened so quickly. The St. Louis Blues changed coaches after only 13 games … View post

Video: Great Moments in Penguins History (11/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bob Grove looks back on the Penguins improbable come from behind victory against the Red Wings on November 11, 2008. … See video here

Crosby: Maybe, possibly, perhaps could play Friday (The StarPhoenix) Source: Yahoo Sports
For the first time in his recovery from a concussion, superstar Sidney Crosby is not ruling himself out for an upcoming game. … See more here

Pens Prospect Report: On Tangradi, Scouts raving about Harrington; Hanowski’s strong play Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens Top 10 Prospect Updates as of Monday November 7th: 1. Joe Morrow – D 2011 1st round pick | Team: Portland, WHL Stats:15 GP – 3 Goals – 12 Assists – 15 Pts – 32 PIM – -5 2 … Continue reading here

Team Building Source: The Pensblog
The Pens are spending two days of R&R at Nemacolin Woodlands resort, this according to a PG+ article. That is all. … See more here

Video: Pens Insider: Escape From L.A. (11/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV covered all the action as the Penguins took on the Los Angeles Kings last week at the Staples Center. … Watch here

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PensHead Daily Links 11-07-2011

Monday, November 7th, 2011

Kunitz Stepping Up His Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins currently sit at the top of the standings in the National Hockey League a 9-3-3 record (21 points) despite dealing with several injuries to key players like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Brooks Orpik. The reason the Penguins… … Read this article

Puck Headlines: Sid Crosby return ‘possibility’; Blues coach fallout (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. It’s absolutely terrible and completely sexist to laugh at the end Continue reading … The rest is here

NHL: Back-to-back games this week to keep Crosby in press box? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Back-to-back games not ideal? When Sidney Crosby returns to game action, he doesn’t want it to be a situation where he would lets say have to be on the cautious side and not be permitted to play back-to-back games off the bat. While many have been targeting Sidney Crosby’s return date for November 11th, speculation … Read this article

Video: Off-Day: Sidney Crosby (11/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to reporters following practice at Southpointe on Monday … See video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (11/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following practice at Southpointe on Monday. … See video here

Crosby not set for Friday return Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Sidney Crosby practiced today, but said he has not identified Friday as the date for his NHL return. “Nothing (has) changed,” he said. … View post

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Former Penguin Bissonnette speaks – 11-06-11 Source: Empty Netters
Coyotes forward and former Penguin Paul Bissonnette, one of the best personalities in hockey, made an appearance on Hockey Night in Canada’s After Hours segment. Bissonnette, who – to borrow a hockey term – is a real “beaut,” was vintange “BizNasty.” Warning: There is a little bit of rough language. … More here

Lovejoy sidelined for at least 6 weeks Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Defenseman Ben Lovejoy (broken wrist) as expected will be out for a significant period of time. Head coach Dan Bylsma said after today’s practice that Lovejoy will be sidelined for at least 6 weeks. … More here

What We Learned: Only one solution for Blue Jackets’ disaster (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend’s events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team. Feel free to complain about Continue reading … See the article here

Post-Practice Buzz: Will Friday night be the day Crosby’s a “game time decision”? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is leaving the possibility open to playing Friday night vs the Dallas Stars. Crosby said after practice that as of right now nothing has changed regarding his status and he’s “maintaining” the company line for now, saying that he will be back when all parties believe he’s ready. … More here

Penguins Report: 11/7/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Updates on Crosby, Lovejoy & Staal (11:45 AM). Staal absent from practice (10:05 AM). 11:45 AM: Sa sam Ka san. … See the rest here

Pens Practice Buzz: Crosby meets with medical team; Getting crowded at forward position Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
A few updates from today’s skate in Southpointe: *Sidney Crosby leaving the team on Saturday during their West Coast road trip was not planned before the team left for San Jose on Wednesday. However, there was no indication over the weekend that there was anything to worry about and Crosby is back on the ice … Read this article

Pittsburgh Penguins: 7 Reasons They Oppose NHL Realignment Source: Bleacher Report
Realignmentis a hot topic in the NHL right now. … Go here to read the rest

Georges Laraque vs. Darren Pang Twitter fight over Gretzky legacy (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Former Edmonton Oilers enforcer Georges Laraque has a new book out. … Continued here

Stats Source: The Pensblog
So, Ethan Moreau only got a fine for that vicious board on Chris Kunitz . … Read the rest here

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Empty Netter Assists – 11-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” There are different points of view and different personalities, and that’s a good thing .” – Dan Bylsma on his coaching staff. -Kings forward Ethan Moreau was fined $2,500 for a boarding hit against Chris Kunitz Saturday … … See the rest here

Penguins’ stabilizing force Source: Tribune-Review
Defenseman Kris Letang looked to his left in the Penguins’ victorious locker room late Saturday night and nodded confidently. … Read more

NHL Roundup: Lightning storms back to win Source: Post Gazette
The Tampa Bay Lightning earned a rare road win while handing the Florida Panthers another shootout loss. Dominic Moore scored the winner to lift the Lightning to a 4-3 shootout win against the Panthers … More here

Coaches bring the right mix to Penguins Source: Post Gazette
One has been an NHL head coach. One has had a quick rise to NHL coaching. One has been in pro hockey as a player, scout or assistant coach since 1970. … Visit link

Video: DSG Plays of the Week (11/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Check out the best plays from the Penguins West coast trip presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods. … Watch here

Kings’ Ethan Moreau fined for boarding Kunitz; was that enough? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In the first period of Saturday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Los Angeles Kings forward Ethan Moreau made this reckless hit on Chris Kunitz: Moreau was given two minutes for boarding on Saturday. … Read this article

Kings’ Moreau fined $2,500 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Los Angeles Kings’ forward Ethan Moreau has been fined $2,500, the maximum allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for boarding Pittsburgh Penguins forward Chris Kunitz Saturday night in Los Angeles, the NHL announced Sunday. … Excerpt from

Kings’ Moreau fined for hit on Kunitz – 11-06-11 Source: Empty Netters
The NHL fined Kings forward Ethan Moreau $2,500 for a boarding penalty against Penguins forward Chris Kunitz . The hit came at 8:27 of the first period along the right wing boards of the Kings’ zone. Kunitz did not leave the game as a result of the hit … Excerpt from

Video: Pens Insider: Battle in the Shark Tank Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV covered all the action of the Penguins taking on the San Jose Sharks at the HP Pavilion last week. … Click here to view video

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PensHead Daily Links 11-06-2011

Sunday, November 6th, 2011

Penguins demote Bortuzzo – 11-06-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins demoted defenseman Robert Bortuzzo to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL . Bortuzzo, 22, made his NHL debut last night in a 3-2 shootout win at Los Angeles … Continue reading here

Penguins re-assign Robert Bortuzzo Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned defenseman Robert Bortuzzo to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Bortuzzo, 22, made his NHL debut for Pittsburgh against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night, going scoreless with an even rating in 10:38 minutes. … Continued here

RECAP: Yeah. We Got That. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
The Pens are skating wounded. They have been since February 2011, but now it's getting ridiculous. Ben Lovejoy's out. Michalek's out. Niskanen was out for this one. The Pens' blue line this game included two guys who haven't suited up for the Penguins all season. It's pretty impressive that there weren't any defensive breakdowns; it was actually a couple of bizarre turnovers that almost did the Penguins in. That and the relentless slashing and stickwork from the Kings. It was getting ridiculous. But the Pens persevered. Kunitz tied it in the shadow of the final buzzer and then he won it in the shootout. Chris Kunitz nowhere to be found in the 3 Stars of the game. Should be an interesting week coming up. Crosby rumors should be coming to a boiling point. These past two games have us addicted to Western Conference hockey, and thankfully the Dallas Stars are coming to town on Friday. Read More for the recap… T.K … The rest is here

Penguins Re-Assign Defenseman Robert Bortuzzo to WBS Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned defenseman Robert Bortuzzo to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League