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PensHead Daily Links 12-22-2011

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

Penguins’ Engelland suspended for 3 games (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland was suspended for three games by the NHL on Thursday for delivering a hit to the head of Chicago Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger on Tuesday. … The rest is here

Penguins’ Engelland suspended three games (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NHL slapped Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Deryk Engelland with a three-game suspension Thursday for hitting Chicago Blackhawks forward Marcus Kruger in the head during a game. … View post

NHL Suspends Engelland for Three Games Source: penguins.nhl.com
NEW YORK (December 22, 2011) — Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland has been suspended, without pay, for three games for an illegal check to the head of Chicago Blackhawks forward Marcus Kruger during NHL Game #488 in Pittsburgh on Tues… … See the article here

The mystery of the missing 100-point scorer (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The further we get from the post-lockout rule changes, there’s fewer and fewer NHLers cracking the 100-point mark. What gives? … More here

PITT FOOTBALL: Paul Chryst ability to adapt to his personnel will be a complete “360″ from Graham Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITT introduced Wisconsin offensive coordinator Paul Chryst as the school’s new head coach this afternoon at a 3:00 p.m. press conference today. Chryst handled himself extremely well in his inductory press conference and fans will love this quote from Chryst, a complete “360″ from Todd Graham. … Link

Pens’ defenseman Engelland suspended three games for hit Source: Tribune-Review
Engelland received the news following a phone hearing with NHL czar of discipline Brendan Shanahan this morning. … More

Pens’ Engelland suspended three games for head shot Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland has been suspended for three games for delivering a blow to the head of Chicago center Marcus Kruger on Tuesday. … See the rest here

Engo suspended three games. Source: The Pensblog
Per the Internet. Engo is gone for three games. Here is Shanny's video: … Continued here

Deryk Engelland receives 3 game suspension Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens Defenseman Deryk Engelland has been suspended for three games, the NHL announced. … See the rest here

Engelland suspended three games – 12-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
The NHL sends a Merry Christmas to the Penguins and Deryk Engelland. … More here

Picard on Canadiens and language – 12-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
Last week, the Canadiens fired head coach Jacques Martin, a French-speaking native of Saint-Pascal Baylon, Ont., and replaced him with former Penguins forward Randy Cunneyworth, an English-speaking native of Etobicoke, Ont.. Fans, journalists and even politicians in Quebec voiced heavy displeasure in the move based on the langauge barrier presented between Cunneyworth and … … Continued here

Local hockey players tapped for national juniors team Source: Post Gazette
Western Pennsylvania will be well-represented on Team USA at the world junior hockey championships, which begin next week in Western Canada. … Read more

3 Reasons Sean Avery Should Look to Matt Cooke for Inspiration to Change Source: Bleacher Report
Matt Cooke was, and likely still is, the NHL ‘s top villain. To Cooke’s credit, though, he has been incident free so far in the 2011-2012 season. Yes, the king of cheap shots has avoided slew footing, checking from behind, kneeing (with the exception of Mark Eaton who seemed to make it unavoidable with his path towards Cooke), and even most post-whistle scrums … Go here to read the rest

Niskanen joins class of 2005 – 12-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins defenseman Matt Niskanen recorded his 100th career point during Tuesday’s 3-2 win against the Blackhawks. He became the 19th member of the NHL’s 2005 draft class to reach the century mark in points … Go here to read the rest

Video: Scouting Report: Winnipeg (12/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo gives us the details on what’s in store for the Pens as they head to Winnipeg, Manitoba. … See video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (12/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following Thursday’s practice. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Chris Kunitz (12/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media after Thursday morning’s practice. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Pascal Dupuis (12/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to the media following Thursday morning’s practice. … See video here

Penguins Prospect Josh Archibald Named to Team USA World Junior Championship Roster Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh will be well represented at the 2012 World Junior Championship as Penguins prospect Josh Archibald and four players who played for the Pittsburgh Hornets amateur hockey program – forwards Brandon Saad (Gibsonia, Pa.) and J.T. Mill… … The rest is here

The best scene in this week’s 24/7 Source: The Pensblog
Peter Laviolette says what we all already knew: Who is going to start selling the tshirts of Typical Montreal ? … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Report: 12/22/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Martin absent from practice (11:16 AM). Pens’ lines (11:17 AM). 11:35 AM: Pics of the Pens at work… … More here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Deryk Engelland (above) will have a chat with NHL discipline czar Brendan Shanahan today . … Link

So wait, will Kronwall be suspended too? Source: The Pensblog
Watch this hit by Niklas Kronwall : Notice, this hit went largely unnoticed last night. There wasn't a post on PuckDaddy about it … Continue reading here

Engelland walking to the gallows Source: The Pensblog
But he'll only be walking over to pick up a phone. … Follow this link

Japanese woman explaining movies Source: The Pensblog
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Winnipeg Sucks Source: The Pensblog
This is a clip from a show called Less Than Kind, based in Winnipeg. A great show … Excerpt from

Lovejoy’s return quickly pays off for Pens Source: Tribune-Review
Ben Lovejoy will see plenty of time with with the Penguins, as most of defensemen are questionable for immediate future. … Visit link

Sutter latest addition to NHL coach carousel Source: Tribune-Review
Although Darryl Sutter hasn’t coached in the NHL since the 2005-06 season, he didn’t need much time to get back into the swing of things on his first day with the Los Angeles Kings. … Continue reading here

Chicago’s Toews is leading MVP candidate Source: Tribune-Review
Only 23, the Chicago Blackhawks captain even has a Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP on his shelf, staking his claim as one of the top young stars in the NHL. … Visit link

Penguins’ Engelland waits to hear from NHL Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland faces a telephone hearing with NHL disciplinarian chief Brendan Shanahan for a questionable hit on Chicago’s Marcus Kruger. … View post

Lovejoy makes splash on return Source: Post Gazette
The pass came at the end of a sensational rush. The pass made the winning goal possible … View post

Penguins Notebook: Engelland’s hearing on hit against Kruger set for today Source: Post Gazette
No one can accuse the NHL of rushing to judgment on Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland. … See more here

Pitt expected to hire Wisconsin Offensive coordinator Paul Chryst Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Florida International’s Mario Christobal is not the leading candidate to be the next head coach at Pitt and has not been offered the job as of late this evening. With concerns about Christobal being a short-term coach, the search committee and AD Steve Pederson have moved in another direction and are closing in on hiring … Read the rest here

24/7 Rangers vs Flyers: Episode 2, live stream here Source: The Pensblog
10:00 pm on HBO. For those who need a stream it is after readmore . … See more here

Video: Radio Rewind: Ray Shero (12/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ray Shero discusses the state of the team with Steve Mears. … Watch here

PensHead Daily Links 09-27-2011

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Nashville again turns to talented youth movement (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer … See the rest here

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Preseason Gameday 4 – Kings Source: The Pensblog
Los Angeles Kings (1-1-1) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins(3-0-0) 8:00 pm/et TV: None, that we know of. Sprint Center, Kansas City, MO Season Series: 0-0-0 Last Meeting: February 10, 2011. … Read this article

Latest Pens Roster Buzz on Morrow, Park, Vitale & MacIntyre Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens brass still weighing what to do with Joe Morrow The Pittsburgh Penguins are expected to make around 10 cuts on Wednesday and sources say that as of this morning, the Penguins brass was still in the evaluation process with 1st round pick Joe Morrow. Morrow has looked so NHL ready, that the Penguins … See the rest here

Puck Headlines: Calling out Doughty; NHL in Kansas City (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. The Chive has a collection of images from Paul Bissonnette’s yfrog Continue reading … See the rest here

Picard remains sidelined with hand injury Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Defenseman Alexandre Picard remains sidelined due to a hand injury and did not practice today. Picard who was injured in the third period of Saturday’s game, has not skated since Saturday. … The rest is here

Vezina Picks: Rosen Says Fleury Source: penguins.nhl.com
Not many goalies can say they had a season (and offseason) like Boston’s Tim Thomas. In the process of winning the Stanley Cup, Thomas also took home the Conn Smythe Trophy. … More

Video: Game-Day: Dan Bylsma (9/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before heading to Kansas City for an exhibition game against the LA Kings. … Click here to view video

Video: Game-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (9/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to reporters before heading to Kansas City for an exhibition game against the LA Kings. … View video here

Video: Game-Day: Jordan Staal (9/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters before heading to Kansas City for an exhibition game against the LA Kings. … Click here to view video

Tangradi to get big opportunity on top line vs Kings Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITTSBURGH — Left winger Eric Tangradi has had an underwhelming camp and concerns are starting to mount from scouts about his offensive abiltiy and skating ability in the Penguins system. Considered a longshot to make the team, Tangradi gets his big chance tonight to make an impression and show the Penguins something,as he will be … Link

Hockey Fantasy: Skate with Mario! Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ever dream of skating on a line with Mario Lemieux? Think you can take a pass from Mario? Here’s your chance. … Link

Penguins, CONSOL Energy Center Introduce
Latest Ticketing Technology For Added Fan Value
Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins are now offering fans the opportunity to add value to their game experience at CONSOL Energy Center with the latest innovation in ticketing technology, known as Ticket+. The Ticket+ program enables fans to add a do… … Go here to read the rest

Sullivan to sit out 4th straight preseason game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Winger Steve Sullivan who has been dealing with a groin injury, will sit out his 4th straight preseason game. Sullivan practiced through the weekend and on Monday. The Penguins are being cautious with Sullivan but he expects to play in one of the final two preseason games. … More

Game Day Buzz: Pens to face their first NHL type lineup of the preseason Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITTSBURGH — The Penguins are 3-0 in the preseason but have faced AHL type of lineups for the most part in all three contests, aside from the Red Wings dressing the likes of Pavel Datsyuk, Jimmy Howard in the preseason opener. Tonight the Penguins and Los Angeles Kings face-off in Kansas City and the Penguins … Read this article

Mario Lemieux Foundation ANNOUNCES new Fantasy Hockey Camp Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITTSBURGH September 27, 2011 The Mario Lemieux Foundation announced today that NHL great and Pittsburgh Penguins owner Mario Lemieux will hold a fantasy hockey camp on January 4-8, 2012, benefitting the Foundation. I am excited about the prospect of this camp, said Lemieux … See the rest here

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Los Angeles (KC Edition) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tonight’s lineups (9:45 AM). Line combos/D-pairs (10:35 AM) … Read the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 09-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Can James Neal (above) work out on the right wing ? -The next three preseason games are important for Eric Tangradi . … See more here

LINK CITY: No Cuts, Moves Like Jagr… Source: The Pensblog
Pens vs. … See the rest here

SEASON PREVIEW: The Northwest Division Source: The Pensblog
All week long we are going to take a look at the different divisions in the NHL. We don't know much about other divisions. The Pens are in our mouth 24/7 because of the blog, so while you jokes are smokin and jokin reading about the Sharks in your spare time, we're making photoshops . We pay attention to the Northwest Division like we do when we get out student-loan bill in the mail. We see it, but we don't give a shit. But eventually you have to pay attention to it. … See more here

Penguins expected lineup – 09-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
According to Rich Hammond of the L.A. Kings Insider , this is the expected lineup for the Penguins in tonight’s game at Kansas City: Forwards – Mark Letestu, Jordan Staal, Richard Park, Chris Kunitz, James Neal, Eric Tangradi, Craig Adams, Nick Johnson, Steve MacIntyre, Joe V … … See more here

Flyers, Rangers set for Winter Classic Source: Tribune-Review
The worst-kept secret in sports was finally let out of the bag when the league announced the Flyers vs. the Rangers in the NHL Winter Classic on Jan. 2 at Citizens Bank Park. … Continue reading here

New faces expected to lead Flyers Source: Tribune-Review
Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren stripped the roster of so many key cogs in that unforgettable run to the finals in 2010. … Read more here

Penguins’ Orpik still recovering from surgery Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik did not practice Monday, and there is at least some uncertainty within the organization about his status for the regular-season opener. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins’ goal on ‘D’ is 200 or fewer goals Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins pulled off the feat in 2010, despite playing the opening 41 games without center Jordan Staal, inarguably their top defensive forward. … Link

LW Neal is feeling all right in move Source: Post Gazette
It is, of course, far too early to declare this experiment a success. The sampling is too small to reach any serious conclusions. Still, that doesn’t mean the Penguins can’t be encouraged by what they’ve seen from James Neal since he was shifted to right wing at the start of training camp. … More here

NHL Notebook: Flyers, Rangers heat up Classic Source: Post Gazette
Not even a joint announcement of the Winter Classic could thaw the rivalry between the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers. Hope the “24/7″ cameras were rolling. New York team president Glen Sather grabbed the microphone and made his bid to host the next Comedy Central roast … More here

Joe Vitale: Penguins C Earning His Way with Tenacity, Penalty Kill Prowess Source: Bleacher Report
With Sidney Crosby and Dustin Jeffrey unlikely to skate when the Penguins open their season October 6 in Vancouver , Dan Bylsma will find himself in familiar territory—with injuries at the center position. Last year, the team’s top five centers—Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Jordan Staal, Jeffrey and Mark Letestu—each missed more than 15 games due to injury, with 122 games lost between Crosby, Malkin and Staal … See more here

VIDEO: Wayne Simmonds Calls Sean Avery A Homo Source: The Pensblog
Remember when everyone felt bad for Wayne Simmonds like 8 minutes ago? Well check out what we he said to Sean Avery … More here

Max Talbot Turtles Against The Rangers Source: The Pensblog
Minimum Talbot turtled against the Rangers. … Continue reading here

PensHead Daily Links 08-16-2011

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

Video: Arron Asham Summer Update (8/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Arron Asham gives PensTV an update on his summer routine while assisting at Penguins Summer Youth Hockey School at Robert Morris University. … To see video click here

@WBSPenguins: Gold foil. – http://twitpic.com/674nah

@WBSPenguins: Let the stuffing begin… – http://twitpic.com/674mzl

Pittsburgh Penguins Need a Big Year from Evgeni Malkin Source: Bleacher Report
Apparently Pittsburgh Penguin’s center Evgeni Malkin is “more committed to hockey than ever before.” At least that’s what the Penguin’s strength and conditioning coach, Mike Kadar, told the Pittsburgh Post Gazette in this article , entitled “Malkin more committed than ever. ” My reaction to that is, I sure as hell hope so! Malkin, at times, can be the best player in the NHL . He’s won a scoring title, the Stanley Cup and a Conn Smythe trophy, all by the age of 23. … Read the rest here

Asham Ready to Start Where He Left Off Source: penguins.nhl.com
Most people don’t like to see summer months wind down and fall creep closer. Arron Asham is not one of them. … Link

Jeffrey receives positive report from team doctors Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins center Dustin Jeffrey met with team doctors yesterday and received a positive report, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. … See more here

How Camp Shanahan can make the shootout less terrible (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL overtime shootout is terrific if you’re someone that enjoys seeing 65 minutes of a team sport flushed down the toilet in favor of a made-for-television one-on-one gimmick that doesn’t have a single pass attempted or a defenseman playing Continue reading … Link

2011 Keystone State Games Source: penguins.nhl.com
Credit: Jack Monick Each summer some of the best youth hockey players in the state of Pennsylvania come together to compete for regional bragging rights. The … … Continued here

Penguins cap season-ticket sales Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins again will cap sales for full season-ticket plans at 15,000 for the 2011-12 season. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins add 300 seats at Consol Energy Center Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have added 300 seats for games at Consol Energy Center, bringing the capacity to 18,387 for the second season at the arena … Read the rest here

Seating capacity Consol Energy Center increased to 18,387 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins again will cap sales of full season ticket equivalents at 15,000 for the 2011-12 season The Penguins, who have sold out 210 straight home games, including every game for four straight seasons, began limiting season ticket sales in 2007-08 in order to continue to expand their fan base, and make tickets … See more here

Penguins Again Cap Season Ticket Sales At 15,000 for 2011-12 Season Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins again will cap sales of full season ticket equivalents at 15,000 for the 2011-12 season The Penguins, who have sold out 210 straight home games, including every game for four straight seasons, began limiting season… … Read this article

Mark Recchi Gets A Stanley Cup Tattoo Source: The Pensblog
From Houses of the Hockey The recently retired Mark Recchi has got his first tattoo and it's the Stanley Cup. Recchi has won three Cups in his career, including one with the Penguins in 1991. There's also video from the Bruins website: Apparently he wants to get more tattoos for several other hockey accomplishments, because a 43-year-old with multiple tattoos sounds like a great idea… … See more here

@WBSPenguins: Black and Gold Game tix have arrived. – http://twitpic.com/670o4u

51 DAYS… Source: The Pensblog
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NHL looking into NYI Viewing Party Source: The Pensblog
According to USA Today, the NHL is “looking into” the 2/11 Islanders Viewing Party. To which we say, bahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaa . What NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said: “We do not approve of the use, based on what we know.” What Shero said: “The Islanders have a good, young hockey team and that's what I think we should be talking about … Read the rest here

Islanders invite fans to relive brawl game Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins and Islanders combined for 342 penalty minutes in what many consider a black eye for the National Hockey League. … Continue reading here

News mixed on Pens captain Crosby’s status Source: Tribune-Review
There is no timetable for Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby’s return and his long-term health is the team’s primary concern. … More here

Penguins Notebook: Bylsma anxious to test experimental rules Source: Post Gazette
Several experiments intrigue Penguins coach Dan Bylsma as he heads to suburban Toronto to serve as a coach Wednesday and Thursday at the NHL research, development and orientation camp. Prospects eligible for the 2012 draft — which likely will be in Pittsburgh — will test a long list of potential rules changes. … Read more

Some concussion symptoms persist for Crosby Source: Post Gazette
He might be at the core of a swirl of anxiety and curiosity, but Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has gone about his summer in a calm, routine manner, operating out of his lakeside house in Nova Scotia. … Read the rest here

Vacation post – 08-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
-Today would have been the 68th birthday to former Penguins and Pittsburgh Hornets forward Nick Harbaruk (right). Clamed from Vancouver of the WHL in an intra-league draft in 1969, Harbaruk, … Visit link

PensHead Daily Links 04-29-2011

Friday, April 29th, 2011

Crosby had setback, but ‘not worried’ about 2011 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby acknowledged he recently had a setback and experienced symptoms during his recovery from a concussion, but the Pittsburgh Penguins star said he isn't worried that he won't be ready for the start of next season. Crosby addressed reporters on Friday for the first time in weeks, on the day the Penguins packed up and dispersed after being eliminated from the NHL playoffs. … Link

Recurring concussion symptoms sideline Crosby Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Sidney Crosby today said a recurrence of concussion symptoms caused him to stop practicing during the Stanley Cup playoffs, and that there is no timeframe for his return to hockey. … Go here to read the rest

Crosby admits to having concussion setback (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. … More

@pghpenguins: Fleury flashes one last grin before leaving the locker room #Pens – http://twitpic.com/4r4o2k

Bylsma, Trotz, Vigneault are Adams Award finalists (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh’s Dan Bylsma, Nashville’s Barry Trotz and Vancouver’s Alain Vigneault are finalists for the Jack Adams Award given to the NHL’s coach of the year, the league said Friday. … See more here

Cooke underwent personality treatment classes Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins winger Matt Cooke who was suspended for the final 17 games of the season, admitted to voluntarily taking some sort of personality treatment classes immediately after his suspension. … Visit link

Puck Headlines: Crosby suffers setback; Russia shocked at worlds (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. Germany shocks Russia at the IIHF World Championships, 2-0, having gone … Continue reading → … Go here to read the rest

Penguins’ Crosby admits to setbacks in recovery (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
With the Pittsburgh Penguins eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, all-world center Sidney Crosby has come forward about setbacks in his recovery from a concussion this season, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Crosby said Friday that he stopped skating with his… … More

Michalek to Skate for Czech Republic at World Championships Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek will join the Czech Republic national team at the 2011 IIHF World Hockey Championships, taking place April 29 to May 15 in Kosice, Slovakia. “I take a lot of pride playing for my national team,” Michalek said. … Read more here

NHL: Colin Campbell, Mike Richards and 10 Postseason Plays That Got Off Easy Source: Bleacher Report
The first round of the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs is in the books, and it didn’t take long for hockey’s second season to be overshadowed by the ugly and ridiculous trend of cheap and injurious plays. … Read more

Video: Final Thoughts: Marc-Andre Fleury (4/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury meets with the media on the final day of team activities. … To see video click here

Video: Final Thoughts: Paul Martin 4/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin meets with the media on the final day of team activities. … Watch here

Video: Final Thoughts: Max Talbot (4/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot meets with the media on the final day of team activities. … See video here

Video: Final Thoughts: Dan Bylsma (4/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma meets with the media on the final day of team activities. … View video here

Video: Final Thoughts: Sidney Crosby (04/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby meets with the media on the final day of team activities. … View video

Video: Final Thoughts: Ray Shero (4/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
General Manager Ray Shero talks with the media … View video here

Walkout Meetings Buzz: Malkin wants to play center again, more tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Friday’s Walkout Meetings Buzz: | Crosby admits to setback; Team confident in full recovery; Malkin to wants to return to center; Does Bylsma agree?; Cooke will be back; Bylsma has high praise for Nick Johnson; Bylsma not opposed to power play coach; Jeffrey, Letestu to battle for final center spot next season? | — The … Continued here

Crosby says he had concussion-related setback recently Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Sidney Crosby, who did not play after Jan. 5 because of a concussion, said today he is optimistic about playing next season, but admitted to suffering a setback in his rehabilitation recently … Continue reading here

Malkin says he likely would have returned in the Conference Finals Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The talk from Evgeni Malkin’s camp and sources this week that the Penguins center could return in the playoffs was legit. Malkin said today that he likely would have returned in the third round of the playoffs. As reported earlier this week, Malkin’s knee injury was not as severe as once believed by the team … See the rest here

@pghpenguins: #Pens gear all packed up in the locker room: – http://twitpic.com/4r248x

Crosby confirms he had a setback about 10 days ago Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins walkout meetings are on-going this afternoon and Sidney Crosby confirmed what many suspected: A set back. The Penguins captain during today’s media availability said he had another setback about a week in a half ago, which pretty much put an end to any chance of him returning for the playoffs. “I had symptoms … See more here

Listen To Puck Daddy Radio for Mike Richter, Conn Smythe watch (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It's a (gettin' down on) Friday edition of Puck Daddy Radio, and we're chatting about the following and much more: Special Guest Star: New York Rangers legend and U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Richter talks goaltending, the playoffs … Continue reading → … Follow this link

Crosby had setback; Michalek to play for Czech Republic -04-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
A few notes out of the Penguins’ final media availability for the season today: -First, Sidney Crosby admitted he suffered a set back in terms of his symptoms towards the end of the season . Said Crosby: “Yeah, I started to get some symptoms, probably a week and a half ago, whenever I stopped skating. I started t … … The rest is here

Neal to Play for Canada at World Championships Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins winger James Neal has been added to Team Canada’s roster for the 2011 IIHF World Hockey Championships, taking place April 29 to May 15 in Kosice, Slovakia. “I’m excited,” Neal said … Follow this link

NHL Jack Adams Award: Bylsma vs. Trotz vs. Vigneault (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Every season, the Jack Adams Award has a field of several coaches that all deserve consideration for best of the year. But the 2010-11 season produced a few candidates that were exceptional; and one of them, assumed to be a … Continue reading → … Follow this link

Bylsma named Jack Adams Finalist Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma has been named a Jack Adams Finalist for NHL coach of the year. . … Read more

Pens coach Bylsma a finalist for NHL coaching award Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma is a finalist for the NHL’s Jack Adams Award as the top coach. The other finalists are Vancouver’s Alain Vigneault and Nashville’s Barry Trotz. … Visit link

Vigneault a finalist for Jack Adams Trophy (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Alain Vigneault, who led the Vancouver Canucks to the NHL's best record during the regular season, was named a finalist for the Jack Adams award, given annually to the league's top coach. … The rest is here

Dan Bylsma Nominated For Coach Of The Year Source: The Pensblog
Dan Bylsma has been nominated for the Jack Adams Trophy as the NHL coach of the year : “To see your name next to names like Scotty Bowman, Bob Johnson and Herb Brooks in Pittsburgh history, let alone coaches in NHL history. And to think about your name getting mentioned as a Coach of the Year, a Jack Adams candidate is humbling.” – Dan Bylsma Barry Trotz from Nashville and Alain Vigneault from Vancouver are the other two nominees. … Visit link

Bylsma finalist for NHL’s top coach award Source: Post Gazette
Dan Bylsma of the Penguins is a finalist for the Jack Adams Award, which goes to the NHL’s top coach … Continued here

Sharks – Red Wings preview – 04-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
(2) Sharks vs. (3) Red Wings Sharks Leading Postseason Scorer: Ryane Clowe, 7 points (4 goals, 3 assists) … Read the rest here

Bylsma Humbled by Coach of the Year Nomination Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share It’s no secret that Dan Bylsma has already become one of the most successful head coaches in Penguins history, hoisting the league’s highest honor – the Stanley Cup – just four month… … The rest is here

Bylsma, Trotz and Vigneault Named Jack Adams Award Finalists Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dan Bylsma of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Barry Trotz of the Nashville Predators and Alain Vigneault of the Vancouver Canucks are the three finalists for the 2010-11 Jack Adams Award, presented to the head coach who has “contributed the most to … … Link

Bylsma named finalist for Jack Adams Award – 04-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins won’t get shutout in the awards show. … Continue reading here

Video: Final Thoughts: Dustin Jeffrey (4/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dustin Jeffery meets with the media on the final day of team activities. … To see video click here

Video: Final Thoughts: Tyler Kennedy (4/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy meets with the media on the final day of team activities. … View video here

Video: Final Thoughts: Kris Letang (04/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang meets with the media on the final day of team activities. … View video here

Video: Final Thoughts: Pascal Dupuis (04/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis meets with the media on the final day of team activities. … View video here

Video: Final Thoughts: Evgeni Malkin (04/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin meets with the media on the final day of team activities. … See video here

Video: Final Thoughts: Matt Cooke (04/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Cooke meets with the media on the final day of team activities. … See video here

Eulogy: Remembering the 2010-11 Pittsburgh Penguins (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
(Ed. Note: As the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue, we're bound to lose some friends along the journey. … Excerpt from

Penguins Report: Closing Time 2011 Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:00 AM: Well, the Penguins’ resilient season came to a close Wednesday night in a 1-0 Game 7 setback to the Tampa Bay Lightning. It’s always disappointing when your season ends, but it was still an incredibly successful ye… … See the rest here

Capitals – Lightning preview – 04-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
(1) Capitals vs. (5) Lightning Capitals Leading Postseason Scorer: Alex Ovechkin, 6 points (3 goals, 3 assists). … See more here

Bubbly NHL Playoff Preview: Capitals (1) vs. Lightning (5) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
That the Washington Capitals are rested and ready for a second-round series feels odd; usually under Coach Bruce Boudreau, their hearts should still be pounding after an intense seven-game series. And, usually, those hearts would be pounding on a golf … Continue reading → … Go here to read the rest

Neal to play for Canada in IIHF World Championships – 04-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins forward James Neal will play for Team Canada in the IIHF World Championships beginning today in Slovakia . Neal was acquired prior to the trade deadline along with defenseman Matt Niskanen in a deal which sent defenseman Alex Goligoski to Dallas. … Continued here

Penguins ‘Beard-A-Thon’ Raises Over $64,000 for Mario Lemieux Foundation Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins fans raised more than $64,000 for the Mario Lemieux Foundation by participating in the team’s third annual “Beard-A-Thon” campaign presented by SUPERCUTS. The Penguins led all participating NHL teams in … … Read more

James Neal joins Team Canada for World Championships Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins are holding their walkout meetings today at the Consol Energy Center. There will be some media availability this afternoon followed by season ending pressers from both head coach Dan Bylsma and GM Ray Shero. … Read more here

Dave Molinari’s scouting report: Stanley Cup playoffs Source: Post Gazette
Dave Molinari breaks down the semifinal matchups in the Eastern and Western conferences: … Excerpt from

Empty Netter Assists – 04-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Generally, when Arron Asham is your leading goal-scorer in the postseason, that’s not a good thing . -The Confluence takes a look at the Penguins 2010-11 season . -Calder Cup Playoffs … … Read the rest here

Caps, Lightning get right to it Source: Tribune-Review
The Capitals finished off the New York Rangers in five games, then the other Eastern Conference series went seven. … Visit link

Canucks top Predators in opener Source: Tribune-Review
Roberto Luongo stopped 20 shots and made Chris Higgins’ second-period goal stand up in the Vancouver Canucks’ 1-0 win over the Nashville Predators in the opener of their Western Conference semifinal series Thursday night. … Read more

Penguins 2010-11: Maybe they were the team to beat? Source: Tribune-Review
On paper, the Penguins look to be a Cup favorite next year, but they have to address three particular areas this offseason. … Read the rest here

RECAP: Banfield and Brown. WB/S PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
The focus has turned to the AHL's best Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins now that Pittsburgh has been eliminated. Maybe they knew a few more people were watching than normal and they choked, but that's pretty unlikely … Visit link

Penguins’ playoff exit: Remaining top players mostly failed to produce Source: Post Gazette
Several statistics help to explain why Tampa Bay will face Washington in Game 1 of a second-round playoff series tonight, hours after the Penguins gather at Consol Energy Center for the final time. … The rest is here

Penguins Off-Season Look Ahead Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins arguably overachieved in 2010-2011 due to the vast majority of injuries but the standard didn’t change for the Penguins brass and that was competing for a Stanley Cup. … View post

Baby Pens drop game 1 Source: The Pensblog
Charlotte comes into Wilkes-Barre, and takes game 1 by a 3-2 final. Jon Matsumoto scored two goals and Zac Dalpe sniped the other … Read this article

Introducing Rinko Redemption & Clutch City News Source: The Pensblog
Introducing Rinko Redemption! If your Quest for the Cup team failed as badly as the Pens power play in round one, you'll now have a chance at redemption. Here's how it works: You pick ONE player from each NHL playoff team (5 forwards, 2 defenseman and 1 goalie.) Roster selection locks April 30th, 8:30pm Eastern. … See the article here

Canucks – Predators preview – 04-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
(1) Canucks vs. (5) Predators Canucks Leading Postseason Scorer: Daniel Sedin, 7 points (5 goals, 2 assists) … Read more here

Puck Daddy’s 2011 Stanley Cup Playoff Round 2 Staff Picks (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In which your friends from Puck Daddy and Puck Daddy Radio on The Score Sirius 98 select the winners for Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. You can see their picks for Round 1 and the Stanley Cup Finals … Continue reading → … Continue reading here

PensHead Daily Links 02-09-2011

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

What Ken Daneyko would do to Matt Cooke (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
For this hit Tuesday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets ' Fedor Tyutin, Matt Cooke of the Pittsburgh… … Link

Penguins vs. Kings Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
WHEN: Feb. … More here

Penguins reassign Tangredi, Wallace Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins today reassigned forwards Eric Tangradi and Tim Wallace to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … Continued here

Paper Transaction: Tangradi, Wallace to WB/S Source: The Pensblog
The Pittsburgh Penguins have sent forwards Eric Tangradi and Tim Wallace to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL). This is most likely a “paper transaction”, meaning that the move was solely made to save money on the day-to-day NHL cap hit … Read more here

Penguins demote Tangradi, Wallace – 02-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
Busy day for the Penguins The team demoted forwards Eric Tangradi and Tim Wallace (above, with Washington’s David Steckel) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. Both players had been recalled earlier this month. Tangradi, 21, has appeared in 13 games this season and scored two points (one goal, one assist) … Go here to read the rest

Penguins re-assign Tangradi and Wallace to Wilkes Barre/Scranton Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins this afternoon have re-assigned Eric Tangradi and Tim Wallace to Wilkes Barre/Scranton. Two moves as I noted in an article last night that needed to be made … Excerpt from

Penguins Re-Assign Forwards Tangradi, Wallace Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forwards Eric Tangradi and Tim Wallace to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Tangradi has appeared in 13 gam… … See more here

Penguins need scoring relief without stars (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby's return date from a concussion is still unknown. Evgeni Malkin is headed toward surgery and won't play again until next season. … Read more here

Penguins Fans Make Cell Phone Collection a Success Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins fans provided the assist on February 4 when the team and corporate partner Verizon Wireless hosted the fourth annual Cell Phone Collection for the benefit of Womansplace. ; ; As usual, Penguins fans showed why they are the best in the National Hockey League by donating 368 cell phones and accessories which will be utilized in the Verizon Wireless HopeLine program. … More here

@pghpenguins: Ben Lovejoy read to a class today at McMurray Elem with @TribTotalMedia Newspapers in Education – http://twitpic.com/3y3ap8

Penguins F Cooke suspended 4 games (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Penguins forward Matt Cooke has been hit with a four-game suspension by the NHL. The league made the announcement on Wednesday, a day after Cooke hit Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Fedor Tyutin from behind in a 4-1 loss … Visit link

Penguins’ Malkin to have knee surgery, out until next season Source: Post Gazette
Penguins All-Star center Evgeni Malkin will have surgery Thursday to repair two torn ligaments in his right knee and will be out until training camp in September, the team announced. … See the article here

Malkin set for knee surgery (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will have surgery to repair torn knee ligaments and will be out for six months. Malkin, the 2009 NHL scoring champion and Conn Smythe Trophy winner as MVP of the playoffs, will have surgery Thursday to repair a torn ACL and torn MCL in his right knee. … Continue reading here

Malkin to Have Knee Surgery Tomorrow Source: The Pensblog
From the Penguins website : Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will undergo surgery Thursday to repair a torn ACL and torn MCL in his right knee, the team announced today. … Read the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins Agitator Matt Cooke Suspended: NHL Makes Right Call Source: Bleacher Report
This afternoon, the NHL announced that Pittsburgh Penguins forward and team pest Matt Cooke was suspended for four games. … The rest is here

Malkin To Undergo Knee Surgery Thursday; Rehab Period Will Be Six Months Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will undergo surgery Thursday to repair a torn ACL and torn MCL in his right knee, the team announced today. … More

Penguins announce surgery for Malkin – 02-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
And things just keep getting better for Penguins. The team officially announced forward Evgeni Malkin will undergo knee surgery Thursday to repair a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee . He suffered the injury Friday in a collision with Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers … Read this article

Penguins’ Cooke suspended for 4 games (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke was suspended four games by the NHL on Wednesday for a hit the previous night on a Columbus player. … More

Tanguay, Alfredsson out indefinitely (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Calgary Flames’ recent hot streak has put them in position to make the playoffs in the fiercely competitive Western Conference, and now the challenge is to maintain that standing, beginning Wednesday against the struggling Ottawa Senators. … Continued here

Habs, Bruins on course again (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
Don’t look now, but the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens are staring at another potential first round playoff meeting. … See more here


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Pens forward Malkin to miss rest of season (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will miss the rest of the NHL season. … Read more here

Pens expect Malkin to be ready for training camp Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Team confident he will be ready for training camp Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will undergo surgery Thursday to repair a torn ACL and torn MCL in his right knee, the team announced today. Malkins rehabilitation period will take six months, and he will be ready for the start of training camp in September, general … Go here to read the rest

Nick Johnson, Others on Call-Up Watch Source: The Pensblog
After word came down that Matt Cooke will be suspended for four games, two WB/S forwards should keep their cellphones fully charged and have a packed bag ready to go. … Excerpt from

NHL suspends Penguins’ winter Matt Cooke for four games Source: Tribune-Review
Cooke received a major penalty for charging and an additional major for a fighting with Blue Jackets forward Derrick Brassard that followed the hit on Tyutin. Cooke delivered a blindside blow near the boards to Tytuin late in the first period. … See the rest here

Leafs trade Beauchemin for Lupul, prospect (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Toronto Maple Leafs sent Francois Beauchemin to the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday for forward Joffrey Lupul, a prospect and a conditional pick. … Continue reading here

Matt Cooke Gets 4-Game Ban Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Cooke of the Pittsburgh Penguins was suspended four games by the NHL on Wednesday for hitting Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Fedor Tyutin from behind Tuesday night, according to Nick Kypreos of Rogers Sportsnet. … View post

Cooke receives 4 game suspension Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The NHL came down extremely hard on Pens forward Matt Cooke who has received a four game suspension for his hit from behind on Blue Jackets defenseman Fedor Tyutin. The suspension has been confirmed to us by Cooke’s agent Pat Morris. The Penguins are currently playing without Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Mark Letestu, Arron Asham … Continue reading here

Mario Lemieux and the 50 Most Loved Former Pittsburgh Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
Many players have come and gone from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Some of these players have long retired and left lasting legacies in the organization. Others are still playing on other teams in the NHL or have continued their careers overseas. … Link

Matt Cooke Suspended For Four Games Source: The Pensblog
According to Nick Kypreos of Sportsnetin Toronto , Matt Cooke has been suspended for four games for his hit onFedor Tyutin. … Continue reading here

Ducks re-acquire Francois Beauchemin from Toronto Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Ducks Bolster Blueline The Anaheim Ducks and Toronto Maple Leafs have kicked off some movement leading into the trade deadline. The Anaheim Ducks announced today that they have acquired defenseman Francois Beauchemin from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for right wing Joffrey Lupul and defenseman Jake Gardiner … See more here

Cooke suspended four games – 02-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
Kv0cOcJXFv4 Penguins forward Matt Cooke has been suspended four games over a hit from behind on Blue Jackets defenseman Fedor Tyutin during last night’s game at Consol Energy Center . The hit occurred at the 14:42 mark of the first period … More

Source: Cooke’s disciplinary hearing is completed Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Matt Cooke’s disciplinary hearing with the National Hockey League was completed this morning, sources close to Cooke’s camp tell Inside Pittsburgh Sports. “All done today, already, ” source said. … More

Empty Netter Assists – 02-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap on last night’s game . “[Scoring goals] is a product of a particular way we play, and we haven’t played that way.” – Mike Rupp on his team’s offensive woes. … More

Pittsburgh Penguins Spring 2011 Game Plan: Without Star Power, What Can Be Done? Source: Bleacher Report
The stars in Pittsburgh have temporarily burnt out. With Sidney Crosby out indefinitely and Evgeni Malkin out for the season, who will bear their load in Pittsburgh … Read more here

Cooke’s hearing scheduled for Thursday; and Shero on trade talk in wake of injuries. Source: Chipped Ice
A quick update on an off Wednesday for the Penguins their first since the All-Star break and one that is much needed given the heavy schedule this month. Again, they play 14 games in 28 days in February, and considering the injuries with which they are dealing they played Tuesday without four players … Read more

Roenick: Matt Cooke is chicken excrement, deserves 20 games (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Never at a loss for words or for sanctimony, Jeremy Roenick appeared on XM Home Ice's morning show today… … Link

Penguins’ Cooke has disciplinary hearing over hit Source: Post Gazette
Penguins winger Matt Cooke has a phone disciplinary hearing with the NHL today in the aftermath of Cooke’s hit last night on Columbus defenseman Fedor Tyutin … Read more here

The Morning Skate: 2/9 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. … Read more

RECAP: Running On Empty. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
One of our favorite lines from a movie: Once upon a time, a woman was picking up firewood. She came upon a poisonous snake frozen in the snow. She took the snake home and nursed it back to health. One day the snake bit her on the cheek. As she lay dying, she asked the snake, “Why have you done this to me?” And the snake answered, “Look, bitch, you knew I was a snake.” The snake = an NHL season right now. … Continued here


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CROSBY WATCH: Update Source: The Pensblog
Details are sketchy right now, but there are reports coming out of Canada that Crosby took a “big-time dump” in the bathroom at his parents' house. Those familiar with the situation said it was one of those dumps where you feel like it's on the cusp of breaking through, so you give it all you have, which can sometimes result in you becoming light-headed for a moment. Our source said that following the dump, Crosby did not show any symptoms of light-headedness or fatigue. In fact, there was no bowel movement. It was one of those where you just give up and try again a little bit later in the day. … See the article here

Kunitz added to Penguins’ list of injured players Source: Tribune-Review
Another day brought another injury to an important Penguins forward. Chris Kunitz did not play Tuesday against Columbus because of a lower body injury. … The rest is here

Penguins fall 4-1 to Columbus Source: Tribune-Review
Playing without their two best players, the Penguins were feeble offensively for a second straight game in a 4-1 loss. … Read this article

Penguins’ offense absent again in 4-1 loss to Blue Jackets Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins are convinced they can survive without their injured players, that losing Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin and Mark Letestu for extended stretches should not sabotage their season. And they are probably right. … Excerpt from

Penguins Notebook: Blue Jackets’ Umberger would fill bill here Source: Post Gazette
Imagine the timing. Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin is expected to miss the rest of the season because of a severe knee injury. … Visit link

Cooke’s Disciplinary Hearing Source: The Pensblog
Per @TSNBobMcKenzie , Matt Cooke will have a disciplinary hearing today for his hit from behind on Fedor Tyutin. Dan Bylsma per Empty Netters : “The player looked him right in the eyes and knows he's coming — he makes sure that he keeps his numbers towards him.” [ JoeD23] 1:10 mark … Excerpt from

Tuesday’s Three Stars: Another Stafford trick; Tedenby OT hero (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
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Bradford: Longer Crosby’s out, more worry grows Source: TimesOnline.com
PITTSBURGH With each passing day, with each game that Sidney Crosby misses, even the most optimistic have to be concerned about the Penguins and their franchise player. What is known is that Tuesday nights 4-1 loss to the Blue Jackets was the 14th straight game that the 23-year-old superstar missed with a concussion, which was sustained early last month courtesy of a hit to the head by Washingtons David Steckel and/or Tampa Bays Viktor Hedman. What is not known is when Crosby, who continues to recover in his native Nova Scotia, will be back … More here

Cooke faces disciplinary hearing on Wednesday for hit from behind Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
To no surprise, Pittsburgh Penguins winger Matt Cooke will have a disciplinary hearing the National Hockey League for his hit from behind on Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Fedor Tyutin tonight. The hearing will happen in an appropriate time frame before the Penguins host the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night … Visit link

Pens fall to Blue Jackets Source: TimesOnline.com
PITTSBURGH Speaking strictly from an entertainment perspective, the Penguins havent been much to watch the last few weeks. That said, even without the services of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, the Penguins bravely managed to win five games in a row, a feat few if any thought they could do. … Follow this link

Pens lack creativity and skill in the playmaking, scoring areas Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins are offensively challenged and the major issue with this team right now is that there’s no creativity due to the number of injuries. “Take some of the past success we’ve had and some of the success we didn’t have tonight. … Read more here

TSN: Cooke to have disciplinary hearing – 02-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
Kv0cOcJXFv4 According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, Penguins forward Matt Cooke will have a disciplinary hearing with the NHL today in regards to a hit from behind on Blue Jackets defenseman Fedor Tyutin in the first period of last night’s game. The hit occurred at the 14:42 mark of the period … More

Nash scores, Blue Jackets beat Penguins 4-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. … More here

Post-Game: Blue Jackets dictate play as Pens drop second straight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
— The Pittsburgh Penguins (34-17-4, 72 pts) dropped their second game in a row, losing to the Columbus Blue Jackets (26-22-5, 57 pts) 4-1 on Tuesday night at the Consol Energy Center. Rick Nash and Jakub Voracek each had a goal and an assist and goaltender Steve Mason continued his strong play of late, making … Read more here

Comrie talks, leading to a "Say Anything" reference; also, Pens-Hawks to NBC. Source: Chipped Ice
Not to suggest the Penguins have hit a rough patch, but LW Matt Cooke and RWs Tyler Kennedy and Pascal Dupuis are now the clubs healthy leading goal scorers, each with 10 markers. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Matt Cooke’s latest dirty hit, this time on Jackets’ Tyutin (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In his first game after “clipping skates” with Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals on Sunday,… … More

Aftermath: Blue Jackets 4, Penguins 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
ANALYSIS The Penguins knew they wouldn’t have Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Mark Letestu and Arron Asham for the Tuesday night showdown against Columbus. What the Penguins weren’t expecting was a last-minute scratch to winger Chris Kunitz, the team’s fourth-leading scorer, due to a lower-body injury … Go here to read the rest

Hunt Moose on a Harley. WB/S PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
Brad Thiessen wins two in a row since returning form injury. A lot of guys stepped up big time tonight, scoring-wise. Brett Sterling had 2 power play assists … See the article here

Penguins fall short two games in a row, 4-1 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins lost for the second game in a row, 4-1, against the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Continue reading here

Pens Lose 4-1 Source: The Pensblog
You can almost feel the bottom falling out on the Pens right now. With rumors circulating about Sidney Crosby, plus no Evgeni Malkin or Chris Kunitz, the Pens were lifeless until the third. Tyler Kennedy got the only Pens goal, but the Blue Jackets turned the lights out a few minutes later. … Follow this link

roberthester3 has added a photo to the pool: Katie OMalley, host of PENS-TV at pittsburghpenguins.com is holding a Pittsburgh Penguin rally towel outside of Mellon Arena, before the Penguins took on the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 30th, 2010.

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Penguins Show the NHL Who has the Biggest Johnson Source: Bleacher Report
The league has many Johnsons dispersed about the 30 NHL teams. All-time, there have been twenty-four players in league history with “Johnson” stitched on the back of their sweater. The Pittsburgh Penguins alone, have had six players by the name of Johnson, in addition to Stanley Cup winning, and legendary head coach Badger Bob. There have even been two father/son Johnson combos with the team. The aforementioned Badger Bob and his son Mark, member of the Miracle on Ice US Olympic team; and Bob and Brent, both goaltenders for the Pens. However, it wasn’t until last week, that we, along with Isles goaltender Rick DiPietro, were put on notice that current Pittsburgh backup goaltender, Brent Johnson is the biggest, baddest Johnson of them all. … Read this article

Pens’ injury list gets longer Source: TimesOnline.com
The injury front continues to get bleaker for the Penguins. Already down center Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Mark Letestu, the Penguins announced prior to Tuesday nights home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets that right winger Chris Kunitz is day to day with a lower body injury. Kunitz, who missed two games in mid December with an undisclosed injury, is the Penguins fourth-leading scorer with 36 points (18 goals) in 43 games. … More here

Puck Previews: Halak is back for Blues; Sharks vs. Capitals (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general… … View post

Penguins-Jackets In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
0:00: That’ll do it. The Pens fall to the Blue Jackets by a score of 4-1. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Post-Game: Coach Bylsma (2/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Eric Tangradi (2/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. … Video here

Video: Season Ticket Holders Open Skate (02/05/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The season ticket holders get the chance to skate on the ice of the CONSOL Energy Center. … Watch here

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. … Watch here

Video: Post-Game: Tyler Kennedy (2/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. … View video here

PensHead Daily Links 10-20-2010

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

Penguins-Predators Preview – CBSSports.com Source: Google News Search
Penguins -Predators Preview CBSSports.com The Pittsburgh Penguins insist they don't have a goaltending controversy despite Brent Johnson starting the last three games. … … Read the rest here

Fleury, Pittsburgh’s Francise Goalie? NHL Week 2 – TheSportsJury (blog) Source: Google News Search
TheSportsJury (blog) Fleury, Pittsburgh's Francise Goalie? NHL Week 2 TheSportsJury (blog) The dreadful Pittsburgh Penguins savior had arrived. The date was October 10, 2003 and the youngest goalie to play in NHL history just dazzled his fans with … … Follow this link

More Winter Classic Stuff & Line Up Decisions Source: The Pensblog
Icethetics found some Penguins Winter Classic merchandise available on Shop.NHL.com . There’s now pretty much no doubt that the navy blue jerseys we mentioned earlier will be the Pens uniforms for the game. Icethetics also mentions that the Pens will likely officially unveil the jerseys by the end of the month … More

Engelland’s Physical Play Earning Him Praise Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Takeaway: Deryk Engelland has stepped up to help the Penguins get through early-season injuries to Brooks Orpik and Zbynek Michalek. … More here

Flyers Shuffle Power Play in Search of Chemistry – Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia Source: Google News Search
Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia Flyers Shuffle Power Play in Search of Chemistry Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia Though the consensus was the Flyers' power play seemed improved during a 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, … and more … View post


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NHL: Pittsburgh 5, Ottawa 2 – UPI.com Source: Google News Search
Globe and Mail NHL: Pittsburgh 5, Ottawa 2 UPI.com PITTSBURGH, Oct. … Read this article
Wednesday Practice Report: Orpik on track to return against St. Lous; Staal progressing Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Wednesday Practice Report Pittsburgh Penguins center Jordan Staal went through his second full practice today and his workload increased. Staal participated in the Penguins full ice 4-on-4 drills and took a regular shift on the penalty kill with Pascal Dupuis, working primarily against the Penguins second power play unit. … Link


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Fleury expected to start in 2 of the next 3 games Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Fleury expected to get the start Thursday night Word out of the arena this morning is that Marc Andre Fleury will start Thursday night against Nashville and the intention is for Fleury to play at least 2 of the next 3 games on the Penguins upcoming road trip. One of the primary factors in Fleury believed to … Read more

Will Tangradi make it through the weekend with the “Big Club” Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Wednesday’s Buzz Eric Tangradi’s time with the “Big Club” is believed to be coming to an end in the next few days and questions remain whether he will make it through the weekend with the team. … More here

Wednesday With Stoosh: 10.20 Source: The Pensblog
March 22, 2007. It’s not like June 12, 2009 or December 27, 2000 or October 7, 2010 – dates that will always be etched in the history of the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise. … See the article here

After Slow Start to Season, Pittsburgh Penguins Come Back Stronger Than Ever – Bleacher Report Source: Google News Search
Bleacher Report After Slow Start to Season, Pittsburgh Penguins Come Back Stronger Than Ever Bleacher Report This time last week, Pittsburgh fans were watching their team flounder with a record of 4-1-3-0 and no wins in the new arena. The slow start had fans and … … See the rest here

After Slow Start to Season, Pittsburgh Penguins Come Back Stronger Than Ever Source: Bleacher Report
This time last week, Pittsburgh fans were watching their team flounder with a record of 4-1-3-0 and no wins in the new arena. The slow start had fans and players alike wondering what was going on as they were defeated by teams they should have handily won against … Visit link


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Twenty Years Later – Rangers 4, Penguins 3 – 10-20-10 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment, with a highly unimaginative name, which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history … Read more

Penguins Report: Practice 10/20/10 Source: penguins.nhl.com
1:00 PM: Coachspeak with Dan Bylsma… … Visit link

Video: Off-Day: Paul Martin (10/20/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin talks to the media following practice. … View video

Video: Off-Day: Dan Bylsma (10/20/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following practice. … Watch video here

Video: Off-Day: Jordan Staal (10/20/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media following practice. … Watch here

Video: Off-Day: Arron Asham (10/20/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Arron Asham talks to the media following practice. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Sidney Crosby (10/20/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media following practice. … See video here

LINK CITY: Canuck attacks fan, Jobber of the Week Source: The Pensblog
Links that wonder why Mark Letestu started the Ottawa game on the fourth line. The big talk around the hockey world today is about what happened in Minnesota Tuesday night. Rick Rypien of the Canucks attacked a Minnesota Wild fan on his way back to the locker room … View post

Consol Energy Center | Pittsburgh Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
Right now, is there a hotter Hockeytown than Pittsburgh, PA? The Penguins are considered, by some, to be the favorites in the East and are riding over a 150 game selling out streak. … Follow this link

Consol Energy Center | Pittsburgh Penguins – Bleacher Report Source: Google News Search
Consol Energy Center | Pittsburgh Penguins Bleacher Report Bleacher Report publishes the best Pittsburgh Penguins newsletter on the internet. We’re going to send you the most entertaining Pittsburgh Penguins … Boards at Consol Energy Center should pay off for Penguins Pittsburgh Tribune-Review all 2 news articles … Read the rest here

Letestu on production, versatility and driving – 10-20-10 Source: Empty Netters
You’re not the only one surprised by Mark Letestu’s production. He is too … Follow this link

Boards at Consol Energy Center should pay off for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
A goal scored by Flyers center Danny Briere at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night started me thinking great scoring opportunities will come from the slot for the Penguins at Consol Energy Center. … See more here

Asham, Staal, Orpik return to Penguins’ practice Source: Post Gazette
It was, on some warped level, a classic match-up. The forward with a bum foot against the defenseman with a bad groin. Two guys with mobility issues in a drill designed to see who could outmaneuver the other. … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 10-20-10 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins Welcome back ( to practice at least ) Arron Asham, Brooks Orpik and Jordan Staal ( above ). -Staal speaks: 79149 … Read more here

Pensblog Mobile Now Available Source: The Pensblog
This is news to us. A few people have asked about it. … See the rest here


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Tuesday’s news: Jordan Staal back at practice – NHL.com Source: Google News Search
CBC.ca Tuesday’s news: Jordan Staal back at practice NHL.com Jordan Staal took the ice for practice today, the first time the Pittsburgh Penguins ‘ center has been able to do so since May. Staal suffered a severed .. … See the rest here

Forward thinking for Predators – American Chronicle Source: Google News Search
Forward thinking for Predators American Chronicle It won’t get any easier when the Penguins visit the Predators on Thursday. Along with Crosby, Pittsburgh has center Evgeni Malkin, who won the Conn Smythe … … Link

NHL Capsules – The Canadian Press Source: Google News Search
Globe and Mail NHL Capsules The Canadian Press PHILADELPHIA Sidney Crosby scored two power-play goals 90 seconds apart in the third period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-1 … Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers NHL Live Streaming Bet UK Betting 2010 Compuware NHL Premiere Series Pittsburgh Penguins win 5-1 against the … … The rest is here

Penguins Vs. Islanders: Pens Grab Elusive First Home Win – SB Nation Pittsburgh Source: Google News Search
Kansas City Star Penguins Vs. Islanders: Pens Grab Elusive First Home Win SB Nation Pittsburgh Several “whens” have been on the minds of Pittsburgh Penguins fans for the last week or so. When would the top power play unit score a goal? … Link

PensHead Daily Links 10-16-2010

Saturday, October 16th, 2010

NHL rescinds major against Penguins’ Kris Letang – SportingNews.com Source: Google News Search
Sportsnet.ca (press release) NHL rescinds major against Penguins ' Kris Letang SportingNews.com Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang will not face potential punishment for Friday's hit on New York Islanders forward Blake Comeau, the Pittsburgh … Pens will appeal Letang head shot penalty SportingNews.com GAME PREVIEW: ISLANDERS VS … Link

Penguins give Brent Johnson consecutive starts in goal – SportingNews.com Source: Google News Search
Penguins give Brent Johnson consecutive starts in goal SportingNews.com Brent Johnson is making an impression on the Pittsburgh Penguins , starting his third game in the past four on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers. .. … See the rest here

Penguins-Flyers In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
8:29: Chris Kunitz just tied it up!! Sidney Crosby played the puck from the blue line along the boards and fed it to a breaking Chris Kunits. … Read more

Penguins at Flyers – 10-16-10 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME f_Wxm6hw8MA -Apologies for being late with this. We’ve had some computer issues … The rest is here

Coach Le’Magnifique – NHL.com Source: Google News Search
NHL.com Coach Le'Magnifique NHL.com Lemieux is the head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite Tier 16 Team, a local traveling squad comprised of top amateur players, including Lemieux's son, … … Read more here

Coach Le’Magnifique Source: penguins.nhl.com
Hockey Hall of Famer and Penguins chairman Mario Lemieux was at CONSOL Energy Center Saturday morning. But he wasn’t sitting in usual seat in the owner’s box … Follow this link

Gameday 6 – Flyers Source: The Pensblog
6:00 PM Wells Fargo Center Know the Enemy: Flyers Goal Scored By Now hockey at 6PM? The last time the Pens played a road game at a ridiculous time, they defeated the New Jersey Devils. … Read this article

Letang off the hook for hit on Islander forward Source: Post Gazette
PHILADELPHIA — The National Hockey League has rescinded the major penalty that Penguins defenseman Kris Letang was assessed for a hit on New York Islanders forward Blake Comeau during the Penguins’ 3-2 overtime victory at the Consol Energy Center Friday night. … Follow this link

Johnson To Start In Goal Against Flyers Source: penguins.nhl.com
PHILADELPHIA – Brent Johnson will make his second consecutive start for the Penguins tonight when they take on the Philadelphia Flyers at 6 p.m. … Continued here

Game Preview: Pens look to solve Bobrovsky in second matchup of the season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins Game Day Pittsburgh Penguins (2-3-0) @ Philadelphia Flyers (2-1-1) When: October 16, 2010 | Where: Wells Fargo Center The Penguins meet the Philadelphia Flyers for the second time this young season, this time in Philadelphias Wells Fargo Center. … Read more here

Will management sign off on Brent Johnson competing with Fleury for playing time? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Fleury/Bylsma Dynamic Word inside the organization is that head coach Dan Bylsma is prepared to let Brent Johnson and Marc Andre Fleury compete for playing time, at least for the time being. … Go here to read the rest

Week 6 Fantasy Football Preview Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Week 5 STUDS Matt Forte RB, Chicago Bears (166 rushing yards, two touchdowns); Ray Rice RB, Baltimore Ravens (133 rushing yards, two touchdowns) Hakeem Nicks WR, NY Giants (12 receptions, 130 yards, 2 touchdowns); Phillip Rivers QB, San Diego Chargers (431 yards, 2 touchdowns) Malcolm Floyd WR, San Diego Chargers (213 yards, 1 touchdown); … More here

Twenty Years Later: Flyers 5, Penguins 1 – 10-16-10 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment, with a highly unimaginative name, which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. We will look back on games on a particular date and catch up with former players, coaches, executives and med … … Visit link

Empty Netter Assists – 10-16-10 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “We got one when it counted, I guess.” – Alex Goligoski (above) on his power play goal in overtime … Go here to read the rest

Tangradi Expects Plenty of Supporters As He Returns Home Source: penguins.nhl.com
This has been quite a weekend for Penguins left winger Eric Tangradi. On Friday night, Tangradi scored his first-ever National Hockey League goal when he staked the Penguins to a 2-0 second-period lead in an eventual 3-2 overtime defeat of the New York Islanders at CONSOL Energy Center. … See more here


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Nashville Predators are eager for tests from NHL’s best – The Tennessean Source: Google News Search
Nashville Predators are eager for tests from NHL's best The Tennessean It won't get easier when the Penguins visit the Predators on Thursday. Besides Crosby, Pittsburgh has center Evgeni Malkin, who won the Conn Smythe Trophy .. … Visit link

Pens will appeal Letang head shot penalty – SportingNews.com Source: Google News Search
NHL.com Pens will appeal Letang head shot penalty SportingNews.com Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang was ejected Friday after receiving a five-minute major for a hit to the head of New York Islanders forward Blake … GAME PREVIEW: ISLANDERS VS … See more here

About the Flyers – 10-16-10 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Flyers. When and where: 6 p.m. … Link

Penguins top Isles 3-2 for first win in new home – NHL.com Source: Google News Search
Globe and Mail Penguins top Isles 3-2 for first win in new home NHL.com It took four tries, but the Pittsburgh Penguins finally own a win in their new arena. Alex Goligoski's power-play goal 1:51 into overtime gave the Penguins .. … Read this article

Praise for Gustavsson ahead of Giguere’s start tonight – Toronto Star Source: Google News Search
Moose Jaw Times-Herald Praise for Gustavsson ahead of Giguere's start tonight Toronto Star Pittsburgh Penguins ' Evgeni Malkin slides into Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jonas Gustavsson after being brought down by defenseman Dion Phaneuf on a … MacArthur, Maple Leafs continue to surprise National Post (registration) Clarke MacArthur scores twice, Leafs… Moose Jaw Times-Herald all 7 news articles … Read this article

FSN MISTAKES: Toronto Source: The Pensblog
Here are some of the many instances during the recent Pens-Leafs game where FSN game producers pretend they are Jerry Bruckheimer. — This AGH cam is great. … See the article here

RECAP: Black Dog. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
We will give $100 to whoever can prove that they predicted Mark Letestu and Alex Goligoski would be carrying the Pens through the first 5 games of the season. It was the most emotional game of the season thus far … Excerpt from

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers NHL Live Streaming – Bet UK Betting Source: Google News Search
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers NHL Live Streaming Bet UK Betting watch Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers Live Streaming online free on Saturday, October 16, 2010? Don't miss it, that will be held at 7:00 PM ET in .. … Excerpt from

Some heat off Sid and Geno, and the goalie situation. Source: Chipped Ice
Some postgame thoughts as I sit at the PGH APRT awaiting an early Saturday flight to Philadelphia: — = The Penguins will not practice this morning at Wells Fargo Center. I can’t say I’m surprised. … See the article here

Penguins beat Islanders, snap home losing streak Source: Post Gazette
Suddenly, it did not matter that the power play had squandered its first seven opportunities and looked pretty awful in the process. That getting a shot on goal — let alone a shot in goal — had simply seemed like too much to ask for when the Penguins were awarded an extra man for most of the evening. … Follow this link

Penguins Notebook: Eaton familiar with facing Crosby, Malkin Source: Post Gazette
Trying to defend against Penguins star forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin every day in practice was not easy, but defenseman Mark Eaton is glad he got a chance to do it. … See more here

Comrie back in lineup after missing Toronto game Source: Tribune-Review
Forward Mike Comrie returned for the Penguins on Friday night against the New York Islanders, opening at center on a line with left wing Eric Tangradi and right wing Evgeni Malkin. … Read the rest here

Penguins win first home game of season Source: Tribune-Review
Defenseman Alex Goligoski’s power-play goal in OT gave the Pens their first win at Consol Energy Center, 4-3 over the Islanders. … More here

Penguins vs. Flyers Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Goligoski’s power play goal in OT lifts Pens’ to 3-2 win Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post Penguins – Islanders Observations Alex Goligoski (3) scored a power play at 1:51 of overtime and saved the Penguins from what could have been another embarrassing home loss. Goligoski lifted Pittsburgh to a 3-2 OT win over the New York Islanders on Friday night for the Penguins first win at the new Consol Energy … More here

Penguins-Flyers Preview – CBSSports.com Source: Google News Search
Globe and Mail Penguins -Flyers Preview CBSSports.com The Philadelphia Flyers recorded only one win against the Pittsburgh Penguins last season, but have an early advantage in the rivalry less than two weeks … Penguins top Isles 3-2 for first win in new home NHL.com Pens will appeal Letang head shot penalty SportingNews.com Penguins Vs … See the article here

Penguins Get First Win at CONSOL Energy Center Source: penguins.nhl.com
When head coach Dan Bylsma was asked in April what his favorite memory at Mellon Arena is, he told reporters that it was walking off the ice following his first-ever head coaching victory on Feb. 19, 2009 and hearing Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange announce, “And ladies and gentlemen, Elvis has just left the building.” During Bylsma’s year and a half behind the bench at Mellon Arena, he made the 90-foot walk from the Penguins bench to the locker room 47 times with Lange’s famous saying playing in the background. On Friday night, Bylsma made the walk for the first time at CONSOL Energy Center as Elvis finally left the building after the Penguins registered a 3-2 overtime victory over the New York Islanders on Alex Goligoski’s power-play tally to pick up the team’s first-ever win in its beautiful new building … Read more here

Special Teams Keys First CONSOL Energy Center Victory Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins secured their first-ever victory in CONSOL Energy Center, defeating the New York Islanders 3-2 in overtime, and the special teams played a critical role in the victory. The win certainly didn’t come easily. In fact, it looked like the Penguins were about to fall short at the end of regulation after Deryk Engelland went to the box with 2:17 remaining. … Excerpt from

Aftermath: Penguins 3, Islanders 2 OT Source: penguins.nhl.com
Author: Sam Kasan ; ; ; … Read more here

Pittsburgh Penguins-New York Islanders: Destiny Finally Found Her Way Home! Source: Bleacher Report
Let’s offer up some first thoughts on two really big firsts. … Continue reading here

Penguins-Islanders In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
3:09: Alex Goligoski wins it for the Penguins in overtime!!! Evgeni Malkin ripped a puck from the near circle, and the rebound went to Goligoski on the far side, who put it past DiPietro for the win. … More here

Video: Inside Suite 66 (10/15/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
FSN Pittsburgh takes a look inside CONSOL Energy Center’s Suite 66 … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Kris Letang (10/15/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … See video here

Video: Post Game: Brent Johnson (10/15/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brent Johnson talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … View video

Video: Post Game: Sidney Crosby (10/15/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … Click here to view video

Video: Post Game: Eric Tangradi (10/15/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … Watch video here

Video: Post Game: Dan Bylsma (10/15/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … Watch here

Pittsburgh Penguins Drop Another One, 4-3 to the Toronto Maple Leafs Source: Bleacher Report
It was another game at the Consol Energy Center, and another one-goal loss for your Pittsburgh Penguins. Toronto’s Clarke MacArthur scored his third and fourth goals of the young season, but please don’t mistake this kid for Steven Stamkos. Deryk Engellend is now 1-0 in fights this season … Continued here

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS CHANGE START TIME OF OCTOBER 16 GAME VS. PITTSBURGH TO … – NHL.com Source: Google News Search
TSN PHILADELPHIA FLYERS CHANGE START TIME OF OCTOBER 16 GAME VS. … More

Late Night/Early Morning Genotease or A Special Type of Love

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

I’m a firm believer in some tough love, when the situation is right.  For example, Pascal tends to react favorably performance wise when usbzoso verbally berates him by roaring “PASCAL, YOU SUCK” as he misses the net by 15 feet… for the third time in a game.

Now, we all know our very favorite Russian, Zhenya Malkin, has just not been himself recently.  I could sit here and speculate for the next 3 hours why that is, but I’ll leave it up to you to pick your favorite excuse.  It could be anything from a lack of health or lack of confidence to a lack of Mama Malkin’s borscht or lack of satisfying blowjobs from Oksana.  Whichever it is, it needs to be rectified…and soon.

Now, screaming “EVGENI, YOU SUCK!” is just not going to work with Malkin.  First of all, he probably wouldn’t understand you anyway.  Secondly, Geno is just the type of guy that needs understanding support, and reacts better to some old-fashioned unconditional love.  So, in an effort to gently kick Geno into high gear, I offer up this reminder:

First Russian on the Conn Smythe, WOW!

Also, as a quick aside, Geno is virtually ensured to snap out of this funk Wednesday night, and have a HUGE game, in honor of usbzoso, since it’s his birthday!  That puck hitting the back of the twine for the first time in 10 games will be Geno’s С Днем Рождения to him!


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