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PensHead Daily Links 02-01-2012

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Pens – Leafs Game Day Buzz: Johnson gets the start for Pens Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins (29-17-4, 62 pts) @ Toronto Maple Leafs (25-19-6. 56 pts) Goaltender Brent Johnson (2-5-2, 3.47 GAA, .876 sv%) will get the start tonight vs the Toronto Maple Leafs in back-to-back situations as the Penguins look to extend their winning streak to nine games … Continued here

Gameday 51 – Maple Leafs Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (29-17-4) @ Toronto Maple Leafs (25-19-6) 7:30 pm/et TV: ROOT, TSN , RDSI Air Canada Centre – Toronto, ON A rematch from last night. The Leafs will look a little different as James Reimer will be in net and John-Michael Liles and Colby Armstrong will be in the line-up … Link

Chat live with Dejan Kovacevic tomorrow Source: Tribune-Review
Tribune-Review columnist Dejan Kovacevic will hold his weekly chat with readers about Pittsburgh sports at noon tomorrow. … Continued here

Puck Headlines: Hockey coffee table; Penguins claim O’Reilly; Kings should stop trading (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
This coffee table is made of broken hockey sticks. It’s pretty badass. … Link

#PaulMartinPowerball: 02.01.12 Source: The Pensblog
Running Twitter contest for the rest of the season. We will be raising the pot every game … Continue reading here

About the Maple Leafs – 02-01-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Maple Leafs. When and where: 7:30 p.m., EST. Air Canada Center. … Follow this link

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Watch here

Link City: Around the league Source: The Pensblog
Good article on Bruins' GM Peter Chiarelli . [ ESPN ] Some trade speculation and rumors on [ TSN ] … Visit link

What are the biggest questions facing each NHL team down the stretch of 2011-12 season? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL All-Star Game isn’t the midway point of the season, but it does drop the checkered flag for rampant trade deadline speculation and big debates about the direction of teams down the stretch. … More

Pens claim center O’Reilly off re-entry waivers Source: Post Gazette
TORONTO — The Penguins claimed center Cal O’Reilly off re-entry waivers from Phoenix today. … Follow this link

The Penguins Claim Cal O’Reilly Off Re-Entry Waivers Source: The Pensblog
From the Penguins' website : The Pittsburgh Penguins have claimed forward Cal O’Reilly off of re-entry waivers from the Phoenix Coyotes, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero . O’Reilly , 25, has split this season between Phoenix and the Nashville Predators. O’ Reilly has spent the majority of the season with Phoenix, where he has collected five points ( 2G-3A ) in 22 games. … The rest is here

Penguins Claim Forward Cal O’Reilly Off Re-Entry Waivers Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have claimed forward Cal O’Reilly off of re-entry waivers from the Phoenix Coyotes, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Cal O’Reilly – HIGHLIGHTS Center – PIT GOA… … Excerpt from

James Reimer looking to regain his top form (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – James Reimer’s second NHL season has become about regaining what he once had. … See more here

Penguins’ Malkin named NHL’s No. 2 star for January Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin was named the NHL’s No. 2 star for the month of January. … Continued here

Penguins claim center Cal O’Reilly on re-entry waivers Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins claimed Phoenix Coyotes center Cal O’Reilly on re-entry waivers today. O’Reilly has appeared in 27 NHL games this season, collecting 2 goals and 6 points and a minus-7 rating. … Link

Empty Netter Assists – 02-01-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Jenn Menendez’s recap from last night’s game . “I think a lot of teams, down, 4-1, in the third, might have shelled up and called it quits.” – The great Joe Vitale … See the article here

Evgeni Malkin Named NHL ‘Second Star’ for the Month of January Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Leafs send Kadri, Aulie back to AHL (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have sent forward Nazem Kadri and defenceman Keith Aulie to the American Hockey League. … More here

Penguins claim Cal O’Reilly off waivers from Coyotes- 02-01-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguin have claimed center Cal O’Reilly off re-entry waivers from the Phoenix Coyotes. O’Reilly, 25, has played for Coyotes and Nashville Predators this season. In 27 games this season, he has scored six points (one goal, five assists). … Read more

Video: Scouting Report: Toronto (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pens will take on Toronto tonight to finish out a home-and-home series. … See video here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Click here to view video

Pittsburgh Penguins: Why Sidney Crosby Should Not Lose His Captaincy Source: Bleacher Report
Unless you have been living in a cave, you know everything you could have wanted to know about Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby’s injury woes. Crosby suffered a concussion in January 2011 and missed the remainder of the regular season and the postseason. After returning in November of this season, he took a hit from David Krejci of the Boston Bruins on Dec … See the article here

Latest Pens Trade Rumblings: Team scouting depth options, looking to become tougher to play against? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The trade deadline is inching closer (Feb 27) and the Penguins are working the phones with signs pointing to GM Ray Shero possibly looking to make his hockey club a tougher team to play against upfront, sources say. Concerns surrounding Arron Asham’s second concussion in less than a year is said to be playing a … Read more

RECAP: Living Young, Wild, and Malkin. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
With all the Crosby shit over All Star Weekend and then a semi-impromptu Crosby press conference with the Canadian media in town, the Pens fan base wanted nothing more than for the team to get back to playing some hockey. And so they did. And it didn't look good at all. The game didn't even feel close, and the Pens (and especially Fleury ) were doing just enough to keep Toronto in their sights. Then 6 minutes into the third, the Leafs scored 2 goals in 19 seconds to make it 4-1. Things were bad. Steigerwald and Errey were already talking about how Kessel “had to pay” for something. Then 2 minutes after the Leafs went up 4-1, some Leaf made a bizarre mistake and Sullivan had a highway down the right wing. He decided to blast one past the Monster to make it 4-2. The crowd was back into it. There was still unlimited time left. @DerickWoodard21 The refs forgot they weren't allowed to call penalties on the Leafs, and the Pens got a huge PP. They didn't score on it but gained momentum. Fifth Avenue Joe was determined to bring the Pens even closer and made it 4-3 with 5 minutes left. Then Malkin tied it with 6.6 seconds left with a deflection off the “A” on his chest. After an insane overtime, Malkin scored in the shootout and no clue what Phil Kessel was doing. The shootout win capped off one of the best Pens comebacks in recent memory … Follow this link

Malkin sparks Penguins to comeback and 5-4 victory in shootout Source: Post Gazette
Down. Yes. Out … Read more

Crosby diagnosed with tissue injury to upper neck Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby was reluctant to share stories with his teammates about his weekend. While they had several days off or played in the NHL All-Star Game in Ottawa, the Penguins captain was again addressing the health issues that have troubled him the past 13 months. … Read more here

Penguins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins produced a thrilling 5-4 shootout victory against the Maple Leafs on Tuesday at Consol Energy Center. Of course, the real news came about 45 minutes before the game. … More here

Goalie Fleury rescues Penguins in shootout win over Maple Leafs Source: Tribune-Review
Marc-Andre Fleury made a number of remarkable saves and bailed out a Penguins team that played perhaps its worst defensive game of the season. … Go here to read the rest

Patriots quarterback Brady lauds Crosby’s physical therapist Source: Tribune-Review
Tom Brady, the New England Patriots’ quarterback, said he indirectly recommended Alex Guerrero, his Utah-based physical therapist, to Penguins’ ailing captain Sidney Crosby. … The rest is here

NHL Capsules: Malkin leads Penguins over Leafs (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEWARK, N.J. – With Sidney Crosby’s return still up in the air, the Pittsburgh Penguins turned to their other superstar. … Link

Penguins rally for shootout win over Toronto (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Evgeni Malkin is on such a roll, he doesn’t even need his stick to score. … Visit link

MacKinnon: Hit to wallet may be needed to stop head hits (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
There was good news on the concussion issue in the NHL Tuesday, and it did not emanate from the strange little news conference called to update the hockey world on the status of Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosbys ongoing recovery. Sure, it was encouraging to hear that Crosby, in fact, does NOT have a fracture in the area of his C-1 and C-2 vertebrae, as had been reported over the weekend. … Excerpt from

Johnson’s long wait likely to end tonight Source: Post Gazette
At least one thing did not change over the NHL’s All-Star break: Goalie Brent Johnson was in his usual position at the end of the Penguins bench Tuesday when their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs began at Consol Energy Center. Marc-Andre Fleury made his 23rd consecutive appearance – all but two of them as a starter – to extend the longest such streak of his career. … Link

Devils beat Rangers on Kovalchuk goal Source: Post Gazette
David Clarkson scored the tying goal for New Jersey in the final minute of regulation, and Ilya Kovalchuk netted the only goal in the shootout as the Devils snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory against the visiting New York Rangers Tuesday night. Kovalchuk had the first attempt in the shootout and beat New York backup Martin Biron between the pads. … See the article here

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Maple Leafs II Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (29-17-4) vs. MAPLE LEAFS (25-19-7) WHEN: Feb. 1, 2012 – 7:30 pm | WHERE: Air Canada Centre WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a… … Read more here

CrosbyWatch: Lemieux stepping in when situation called for it most. Source: Chipped Ice
Some quick-hitting thoughts from my day back around Pens Land: = First, in case you missed it, the story: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/breaking/s_779304.html = Though there was a general consensus from folks I spoke with at the All-Star Game that the Penguins are expected to look for an impact move at or before the Feb. 27 deadline, their cap space … Link

Penguins rally for 5-4 shootout win over Toronto (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Evgeni Malkin is on such a roll, he doesn’t even need his stick to score. The Pittsburgh Penguins center capped a furious third-period rally by taking a shot off his chest to tie the game with 6 seconds remaining, and then added the lone shootout goal to lift the Penguins to a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. … Read more here

Pens – Leafs Post Game Reactions & Analysis: Pens storm back for 8th straight win Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 5 – Toronto 4 SO The Pittsburgh Penguins (29-17-4, 62 pts)rallied from a 4-1 third period deficit as Evgeni Malkin (27) scored with 6.6 seconds left in regulation and scored the lone goal in the shootout, leading the Penguins to a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs (25-19-6,56 pts)on Tuesday night at Consol … More

Endgame: Penguins 5, Maple Leafs 4 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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VIDEO: Ray Ferraro doesn’t think very highly of Paul Martin Source: The Pensblog
Apparently on the NHL gamecenter's ( not center ice) feed Ray Ferraro of TSN didn't know to be quiet on commercial breaks. … Follow this link

Penguins extend streak win 5-4 in shootout Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins overcame a three-goal, third-period deficit and extended their winning streak to eight games with a 5-4 shootout win against the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Link

We’ll see ya tomorrow night, Pens win 5-4 in a shootout Source: The Pensblog
Huge comeback win for the Pens. They tied the game with 6.6 seconds left, and won it in the shootout. They were down 4-1 with 11:25 to play … Excerpt from

Penguins’ Crosby now has a clearer treatment and recovery plan (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There’s good news and bad news for Pittsburgh Penguins fans when it comes to the health condition of star Sidney Crosby. The good news is Crosby does not have a concussion, or a flare up of the concussion syndrome that sidelined him for almost all of last season. … Read the rest here

Team Effort on Crosby’s Recovery Source: penguins.nhl.com
The conclusion that Penguins captain Sidney Crosby suffered a soft-tissue injury to his neck and did not have a past or present neck fracture was reached through consultations between team doctors and independent specialists. During Crosby&rsq… … Continue reading here

Positive News for Crosby, Pens on Neck Injury Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins said in a statement that there is no evidence that Penguins captain Sidney Crosby had a past or present neck fracture, but he is suffering from a soft-tissue injury of the neck that could be causing neurological symptoms. … Follow this link

FIRST PERIOD: Hockey > Press conference. Stream here. Source: The Pensblog
Leafs in town. Pens wearing whites at home. Thank god there is a game. … Continued here

Video: Crosby speaks – 01-31-12 Source: Empty Netters
Our live blog of tonight’s game can be found here . Sidney Crosby and Ray Shero spoke earlier this evening. Here’s the video: 154014 … Link

Pens-Leafs In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
“How can anyone watch a game like the #Pens and Leafs tonight and not come away a hockey fan?” &… … Read this article

Video: UPMC Spotlight: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This week we fire up the UPMC Spotlight and aim at the red-hot Marc-Andre Fleury. … View video here

Video: Media Conference: Crosby/Shero (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Captain Sidney Crosby and General Manager Ray Shero talk to the media before tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Watch video here

Video: Anything You Can Do… Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury goes to the two-pad stack to make a save. Not to be outdone, Kris Letang makes a diving save of his own. … Watch video here

Video: Seasons of Glove Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury snatches one and denies the Leafs’ Phil Kessel. … View video

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

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (01/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs in the shootout. … Watch here

Video: Post Game: Joe Vitale (01/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Vitale talks to the media after defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs in the shootout. … See this video

Video: Post Game: Kris Letang (01/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media following the shootout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs Tuesday night. … See this video

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PensHead Daily Links 01-31-2012

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 01-30-2012

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Streaking Penguins surging into second half (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins milled quietly about their dressing room deep inside Consol Energy Center on Monday, slowly getting back to work following a welcomed few days off for the All-Star break. As the players chatted about their current seven-game winning streak, the spectacular play of center Evgeni Malkin and the prospects of catching the New York Rangers for the Eastern Conference lead, a… … See the rest here

Malkin looks to continue magnificent season (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
The best player in the NHL continues to wear a Pittsburgh Penguins sweater. … More

Crosby skates before Penguins practice (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby skated with a pair of fellow injured Pittsburgh Penguins teammates before the team’s practice on Monday. It was a hopeful sign in the long recovery for Crosby, who has played in just eight games over the last year. … Excerpt from

Twenty Years Later – Islanders 8, Penguins 5 – 01-30-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to … … Link

Video: Crosby Skates (1/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sid takes the ice at the CONSOL Energy Center. PensTV was there to cover the action. … Watch video here

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

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

Video: Off Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (1/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to reporters following the Pens’ first practice after the All-Star break. … Watch here

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Nearing four week mark of injury, Staal back on ice for Pens Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins center Jordan Staal has been cleared to begin skating and is going through individual drills this afternoon. Staal recovering from a grade III MCL tear, is nearing the four week mark of his injury … Read more

Pens’ Crosby takes the ice with injured Staal, Despres Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Sidney Crosby has joined center Jordan Staal and defenseman Simon Despres, both of whom are on injured reserve because of knee injuries, on the ice with conditioning coach Mike Kadar at Consol Energy Center. … View post

Crosby Skates with Injured Teammates Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was on the ice at CONSOL Energy Center for a pre-practice skate Monday. Crosby skated with injured teammates Simon Despres and Jordan Staal and strength and conditioning coach Mike Kadar. Crosby, who has been o… … Read the rest here

CONCUSSION CITY: errrr link city Source: The Pensblog
Some more reads about Crosby and concussions: Geoff Grant from Climatecentral with an interesting comparison between Crosby and, yes, global warming: With climate, as with hockey, people seem to be waiting for the definitive A-leads-to-B line to be drawn for them. But just as it’s impossible to link one hurricane in Florida to climate change, doctors cannot say with absolute certainty that any one hit, or even any one concussion, leads to long-term brain damage and functional decline … View post

Malkin’s Star Shines Bright Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Evgeni Malkin is the lowest profiled high-profile player in the NHL. Despite all his talents and accomplishments, Malkin is often overlooked by the media and fans (not Pens fans though) … More

Plenty to question – 01-30-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins aren’t the only team in the NHL to treat medical updates like launch codes for nuclear weapons. … Visit link

FAN GUIDE vs. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS Source: penguins.nhl.com
7:00 PM Ticketmaster | Ticket Exchange | Student Rush Don’t have a ticket yet? It’s not too late. … Link

Video: Pens Insider: ASG Part 1 (1/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTv goes to the All Star Game in Ottawa and brings you first hand coverage. … Video here

Video: Pens Insider: ASG Part 2 (1/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV goes to the All Star Game in Ottawa and brings you first hand coverage of the Penguins players there. … View video

Malkin moves up – 01-30-12 Source: Empty Netters
Evgeni Malkin collected two points in yesterday’s All-Star Lame Game. In the process, he moved a little bit higher on the team’s all-time leading scorers list in that contest. Suffice it to say, he has a little ways to go in order to reach No. … View post

Crosby: Speculation Station Source: The Pensblog
For anyone complaining that the Internet becomes a sea of armchair doctors whenever Crosby news comes out, you have to find some way to get off your high horse. In the past 24 to 48 hours, we've read more non-educated speculation about Crosby than anyone on the Internet, and we aren't jammed up about it. Here are some must-read articles for you to start your week with. 1. … Continue reading here

What We Learned: Toronto is the league’s most intriguing second-half team (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 … Go here to read the rest

Sidney Crosby Suffering from an Undetected Fractured Vertebrae for a Year? Source: Bleacher Report
A disturbing complication has come to the Sidney Crosby concussion story, as reported by Bruce Arthur in the National Post early this morning. Apparently, doctors in Utah and California that Crosby was consulting this All-Star week found abnormalities in his C1 and C2 vertebrae … Continue reading here

The 2012 Hitchhiker’s guide to the playoffs Source: The Pensblog
The Penguins are 28-17-4. They have 60 points and are currently in fifth place. There are 10 weeks left in the Penguins season … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 01-30-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Evgeni Malkin (above, with Kris Letang and James Neal) had a goal and an assist for Team Chara which beat Team Alfredsson, 12-9, in the All-Star Lame Game . -Malkin’s goal: 7gCXKvz5NDw -Happy times for Malkin … More here

Team Alfredsson dominates skills competition Source: Tribune-Review
Team Alfredsson beat Team Chara, 21-12, easily clinching the victory in the final-round shootout challenge. Alfredsson had one of his team’s 10 shootout goals in outscoring Chara, 10-3. That was enough to get the hometown crowd on its feet, cheering on a Senators-stocked team that Alfredsson selected in the draft Thursday night. … More here

Kovacevic: How do you miss a broken neck? Source: Tribune-Review
If new findings are correct, those assembled by the Penguins and Sidney Crosby to treat his ailment have some serious explaining to do. … See more here

NHL teams now turn focus toward the push for the playoffs Source: Tribune-Review
NHL All-Star Game, festivities overshadow otherwise tumultuous first half, as teams turn focus toward push for postseason play. … More here

Penguins’ stars shine bright at NHL All-Star Game in Ottawa Source: Tribune-Review
Each of the Penguins three All-Stars left Canada’s capital city with something other than odd-looking game equipment. … Continued here

VIDEO: Malkin’s nasty goal in the ASG Source: The Pensblog
Via Freakshow : What a player. … Read this article

Seeing Yakupov in person quite a treat Source: Chipped Ice
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NHL All-Star Notebook: Crosby exam results might come today Source: Post Gazette
The NHL All-Star Game played out in normal fashion Sunday at Scotiabank Place. A night earlier, health news about Sidney Crosby fairly well upstaged the skills challenge. … Visit link

NHL All-Star Game: More glitter on Malkin’s horizon Source: Post Gazette
At the 2008 NHL All-Star Game in Atlanta, Evgeni Malkin could not be persuaded to speak to reporters after picking up a couple of assists — not by local media members he knew, not by Penguins staff members, not even by then-teammate and friend Sergei Gonchar. What a difference over the weekend at the 2012 confluence of star power. … Continue reading here

Without Crosby, Malkin takes over for Penguins (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh star Evgeni Malkin is finally healthy and looking like the best player in the league. … Read more here

Dave Stubbs: Charlie Hodge/Gerry Bauman all-star shutout record holds (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
National Hockey League shooters poured 21 shots behind six goaltenders Sunday in Kanata, Ont., Team Chara beating Team Alfredsson 12-9 to win the NHLs 59th All-Star Game. … Link

Malkin Earns Bragging Rights in All-Star Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
OTTAWA – A big smile spread across Evgeni Malkin’s face when asked how it felt to beat his teammates James Neal and Kris Letang in the 2012 NHL All-Star Game. “Oh, yeah, it feels awesome,” Malkin said … See the rest here

Video: Post ASG: Kris Letang (1/29/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media after the 2012 All-Star Game. … See video here

Video: Post ASG: Evgeni Malkin (1/29/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to the media after the 2012 All-Star Game. … View video here

Video: Post ASG: James Neal (1/29/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after the 2012 All-Star Game. … Click here to view video

NHL All-Stars: Team Chara defeats Team Alfredsson, 12-9 Source: Post Gazette
OTTAWA — The Penguins’ three representatives left their mark on the 2012 NHL All-Star Game today at Scotiabank Place. … Visit link

Malkin helps Team Chara win All-Star Game, 12-9 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist and helped Team Chara defeat Team Alfredsson, 12-9, in the All-Star Game at ScotiaBank Place in Ottawa. Malkin scored the game’s second goal against Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist at 5:38 of the first period. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Drake Meets the All-Stars Source: penguins.nhl.com
Drake goes into the locker room after his second intermission performance. … Watch here

Video: Pens Insider: ASG Wrap-Up (1/29/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears wraps-up the 2012 All-Star Game. … See video here

Video: Mike Lange’s Journal Source: penguins.nhl.com
Toyota Presents: Mike Lange talks about his trusty Astolite Headset. … Watch video here

Video: Russian Jokers Source: penguins.nhl.com
Fellow countrymen Evgeni Malkin and Pavel Datsyuk share a laugh. … View video

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PensHead Daily Links 01-25-2012

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

NHL roundup: Neal replaces Ovechkin for All-Star Game (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal has been named as the replacement for Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin in the NHL All-Star Game, the league announced Wednesday. Ovechkin was suspended for three games on Monday for a hit he delivered to Pittsburgh’s Zbynek… … Link

Unlikely NHL all-stars head to Ottawa (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Dennis Wideman thought he’d been traded. Scott Hartnell worried he’d be facing a suspension. … More

Neal replaces Ovechkin for All-Star Game (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal has been named as the replacement for Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin in the NHL All-Star Game, the league announced Wednesday. Ovechkin was suspended for three games on Monday for a hit he delivered to Pittsburgh’s Zbynek… … Excerpt from

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 5, Islanders 3 – 01-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the second … … Visit link

NHL Pittsburgh Penguins February 2012 National and Local TV Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins are doing all they can to bring an NHL championship to Pittsburgh this season. … The rest is here

Let’s all laugh at Scott Gomez Source: The Pensblog
Best new website going: Did Scott Gomez Score Last night Gomez is getting paid $7.3 million dollars this season according to cap geek . By far one of the worst contracts in the history of the NHL. … Read more here

Capitals forward Matt Hendricks’ severed ear enters the pantheon of grotesque hockey injuries (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
This is the ear of Washington Capitals forward Matt Hendricks, all nice and stitched up. It wasn’t always like that. In fact, when an Alex Ovechkin shot ricocheted off the glass in practice on Saturday, the puck caught Hendricks in Continue reading … See more here

Pens Fans Reactions to Neal Making All-Star Team Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens fans were overjoyed at the news that forward James Neal was added to the 2012 NHL All-Star Game, which takes place this weekend in Ottawa. Here are some reactions via Twitter. … … Read the rest here

Video: The Real Deal James Neal Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal’s goal video! … See this video

Kennedy: NHL needs Ovechkin at All-Star Game (TheHockeyNews.com) Source: Yahoo Sports
Even though he’s not having a great season, Alex Ovechkin is still a draw the NHL needs on this stage. … Link

Pens Tidbits: On streaking Pens surging in the East; League ranks for Malkin, Fleury & Neal at the Break Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
STREAKING PENS The Pittsburgh Penguins (28-17-4, 60 pts) enter the All-Star Breaking riding a seven game winning streak after a 3-2 shootout win against the St. Louis Blues last night … Continued here

Jordan Staal placed on long-term injured reserve Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins this afternoon placed center Jordan Staal on long-term injured reserve, the team announced today. The move opens up cap space for the Penguins … Link

Malkin finds shootout success – 01-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
Remember when Evgeni Malkin stunk at shootouts? It wasn’t a long time ago that Penguins would groan anytime they saw Malkin get the call in this aspect of the game. Prior to this season, Malkin’s career success rate was 24.1, the lowest in franchise history among anyone who had even scored a single shootout goal … Visit link

Video: Pens Insider: Crossfire (1/26/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV resurrects the Crossfire to analyze the first half of the season. … Watch video here

Neal joins teammates Malkin, Letang as NHL all stars Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins forward James Neal is a late addition to the NHL All-Star Game, the league announced today .Neal is tied for second in the NHL with 27 goals, matching his career high. His 47 points are second on the Penguins behind Evgeni Malkin. … Read the rest here

James Neal, Carl Hagelin, Raphael Diaz added to All-Star Weekend; Adam Larsson out due to injury (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
James Neal leads the Pittsburgh Penguins with 27 goals, putting him second in the National Hockey League (tied with Jonathan Toews) behind Steven Stamkos. But until Wednesday morning, James Neal was not an NHL All-Star. For all the controversy Alex Continue reading … More

Penguins’ Neal replaces Ovechkin for all-star game (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal will replace Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin in the NHL All-Star game on Sunday. Ovechkin backed out of the game after he was issued a three-game suspension from the league for a hit on an opponent. Neal leads the Penguins with 27 goals and is second on the team with 47 points. … Excerpt from

STATS: Top 25 scoring lines in the NHL Source: The Pensblog
Can't say it enough. Dobber hockey is the place to be for stats. Here are the top 25 scoring lines the NHL: The Kunitz-Malkin-Neal lines has only been together for a few months. … Excerpt from

Neal replaces Ovechkin on all-star roster (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal will replace Washington’s Alex Ovechkin at this weekend’s NHL all-star game. … See the rest here

James Neal headed to the All Star game, finally. Source: The Pensblog
The All Star game is about as meaningful as someone signing your yearbook in high school. “SPEND SEVERAL NIGHTS IN BEAUTIFUL OTTAWA.” Whatever the case, James Neal finally got invited as he should of in the first place per NHL.com … More here

Pens’ Neal added to NHL All-Star team as sub for Ovechkin Source: Post Gazette
In an anticipated move, the NHL today named Penguins winger James Neal to the All-Star Game as a replacement for suspended Washington star Alex Ovechkin, who opted out of the weekend activities in Ottawa. … Link

James Neal to join Malkin and Letang in the All-Star Game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
NEAL NAMED TO ALL-STAR GAME With Alexander Ovechkin bailing out of the All-Star Game, James Neal has finally been named to the team. The league announced this morning that Neal will replace Ovechkin in the game, joining teammates Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin in the game. … View post

Penguins Forward James Neal Added to the 2012 NHL All-Star Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Pens assign Tangradi, MacIntyre to AHL to get playing time Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins today assigned wingers Eric Tangradi and Steve MacIntyre to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Shelly Anderson’ recap from last night’s game . “From where our team was two weeks ago, having lost six in a row, to answer by winning seven in a row going into the break was a significant answer by our team.” – Dan Bylsma. … See more here

Penguins Re-Assign Forwards
Steve MacIntyre and Eric Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forwards Steve MacIntyre and Eric Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … Read the rest here

Neal added to All-Star Game – 01-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins forward James Neal was added to the NHL’s All-Star Game roster. He will replace suspended Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin who is skipping the game. Neal, 24, has appeared in 49 games this season and has scored 47 points (27 goals, 20 assists) … Visit link

Penguins demote MacIntyre, Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton – 01-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have demoted forwards Steve MacIntyre and Eric Tangradi (above) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. MacIntyre, 31, was recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. MacIntyre has appeared in 11 NHL games this season with no points and four penalty minutes. … Read more here

Sidney Crosby and Eric Lindros: Do They Belong in the Hall of Fame? Source: Bleacher Report
In the past year Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby has played in only eight NHL contests. The team captain is currently on the sidelines recovering from a concussion suffered in early January 2011. The length of time he has missed has led some to wonder if retirement is in the cards for the 24-year-old. … See the rest here

Video: Post Game: Joe Vitale (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Vitale talks to the media after defeating the St. Louis Blues. … Click here to view video

RECAP: Seven deadly wins. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
My God. What a battle in St … See the rest here


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Capitals star left winger Ovechkin is skipping NHL All-Star game Source: Tribune-Review
Alex Ovechkin is skipping the NHL All-Star game, a decision he announced a day after getting a three-game suspension from the league. … Visit link

Penguins defenseman Michalek pleased with NHL’s decisions Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek is thankful he wasn’t suspended for elbowing Washington’s Matt Hendricks in a game this past weekend. … Read more here

Penguins to unveil Lemieux statue at Consol Energy Center in March Source: Tribune-Review
As a gift to Mario Lemieux, his ownership partners decided to carry on with plans for a statue that will be unveiled March 7. … Link

Kunitz shootout goal lifts Penguins to victory over Blues Source: Tribune-Review
Chris Kunitz scored the game-winner in a shootout to ignite the streaking Penguins to a victory over the Blues in St. Louis. … More

Fuming Flames coach lambastes his coasting team (The Calgary Herald) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sutter: I was disappointed how we played here tonight … The rest is here

Tuesday’s Three Stars: Grabo’s big night; Perreault’s trick; dancing Bobrovsky; Pam Anderson in Vancouver (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Mikhail Grabovski, Toronto Maple Leafs Grabovski factored on all four of the Leafs’ goals in their 4-3 win over the New York Islanders. … Read this article

Ovechkin skips All-Star Game Source: Post Gazette
Alex Ovechkin will skip the NHL All-Star Game, a decision he announced a day after getting a three-game suspension from the league for a hit on an opponent. … See more here

Lemieux statue to be unveiled March 7 Source: Post Gazette
ST. LOUIS — For nearly 30 years, Mario Lemieux has been a driving force for the Penguins. As a Hall of Fame player and now co-owner, he helped to put the franchise on the map in the NHL and keep it in Pittsburgh. … The rest is here

Kunitz, Malkin lead Penguins to shootout victory against the Blues Source: Post Gazette
ST. LOUIS — There would be no rollover game to launch them into the All-Star break. … Continue reading here

Penguins beat Blues 3-2 in SO for 7th straight win (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Marc-Andre Fleury started 16 of the last 17 games heading into the All-Star break. … Excerpt from

Stunned Pic Of The Night: The Spirit of St.Louis Source: The Pensblog
Via Sean H. The “I want to vomit,” stunned pic . … More

Did Blues’ Barret Jackman prey on Matt Cooke’s reputation for boarding call? (Video) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
With just over a minute remaining in regulation and the teams tied 2-2 on Tuesday night, Barret Jackman of the St. Louis Blues went to play the puck in the corner … More here

Endgame: Penguins 3, Blues 2 (SO) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Take care, Pens win 3-2 in shootout Source: The Pensblog
MAF was almost super human late in the third period. He shut the door. Pens killed a penalty in OT, won it in a shootout. … Continue reading here

Penguins defeat St. Louis, 3-2 Source: Post Gazette
ST. LOUIS — There would be no rollover game to launch them into the All-Star break … Continue reading here

SECOND PERIOD: Very physical period, 0-0 Source: The Pensblog
Ken Hitchcock has the Blues flying. They played out of their minds in the first. Tons of punishing hits. … Visit link

FIRST PERIOD: David Backes sucks. Stream here Source: The Pensblog
Should be a tough test for the Pens tonight. Stream after readmore … Read more here

Pens-Blues In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
CHRIS KUNITZ GETS THE GAME-DECIDING GOAL IN THE SHOOTOUT IN HIS 500TH NHL GAME! PENS 3, BLUES 2 (SO) “Fleury is in Jedi goalie mode.” &… … Read this article

NHL Roundup: Ovechkin opts out of All-Star Game (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin will skip the Jan. 29 All-Star Game, following his three-game suspension. “He really doesn’t feel like he deserves to be there and doesn’t want to be a distraction,” Capitals general manager George McPhee told ESPN.com. … The rest is here

Penguins at Blues – 01-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -First things first. … Excerpt from

Video: UPMC Spotlight: Kris Letang (1/25/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang’s excellent play since returning from injury has boosted the Penguins during their current winning streak. … Watch here

Video: That’s Gonna Leave a Marc-Andre Source: penguins.nhl.com
The impressive pad save by Marc-Andre Fleury is only part of the story, as Jamie Langenbrunner deposits the keeper in the back of the cage. … See this video

Video: Shootout: PIT@STL Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the entirety of the shootout between the Pittsburgh Penguins and St. … Click here to view video

Video: Fleury With a Chance of Shootout Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury turns away all comers in overtime to force the shootout. … See this video

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after defeating the St. Louis Blues. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Chris Kunitz (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media after defeating the St. … Video here

Video: Post Game: James Neal (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after defeating the St. Louis Blues. … Watch video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the St. … Watch here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-24-2012

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Puck Previews: Louis Vuitton goalie mask; Turris back in Glendale; Malkin vs. Blues (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. … Read the rest here

Gameday 49 – Blues Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (27-17-4) @ St. Louis Blues (29-13-6) 8:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, FS-MW Scottrade Center – St. Louis, MO The last Pittsburgh Penguins/St … More

Capitals LW Ovechkin skipping NHL All-Star game (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Alex Ovechkin is skipping the NHL All-Star game, a decision he announced a day after getting a three-game suspension from the league for a hit on an opponent. … Follow this link

Caps star Ovechkin to skip NHL all-star game (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
ARLINGTON, Va. – Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has decided he won’t participate in this weekend’s all-star game because of a three-game suspension handed to him by the NHL earlier this week. … The rest is here

4 Things To Know About The Blues: 1.24.12 Source: The Pensblog
s Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. Click it for the breakdown … The rest is here

Penguins to unveil Lemieux statue March 7 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins will unveil a statue honouring former star and current team co-owner Mario Lemieux on March 7. … See the rest here

Pens to unveil Lemieux statue March 7 Source: Post Gazette
ST. LOUIS — A statue of Penguins Hall of Fame center-turned-co-owner Mario Lemieux will be unveiled at noon March 7 outside Consol Energy Center along Centre Avenue. It will be called “Le Magnifique,” the team divulged today. … View post

TSN reporter insinuates Tim Thomas is a racist Source: The Pensblog
We're staying far away from this Tim Thomas thing . But this is nuts … Read the rest here

Capitals’ Overchkin to skip All-Star Game (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin will skip the Jan. … Visit link

Alex Ovechkin pulls out of NHL All-Star Game: ‘I got suspended, so why I have to go there?’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Last January, the Globe & Mail reported that Sidney Crosby was considering a no-show at the 2011 NHL All-Star Game to protest the League’s player safety policies. The report was denied, the controversy raged and, in the end, Crosby’s concussion Continue reading … More

Flyers’ Hartnell added to all-star roster (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Hartnell has been added to the NHL all-star roster for this weekend’s game in Ottawa. … Go here to read the rest

About the Blues – 01-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Blues. When and where: 8 p.m. EST … See the rest here

Lemieux statue to be unveiled March 7 – 01-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
The most important athlete in Pittsburgh sports history will be getting a statue. A statue of former Penguins captain and current owner Mario Lemieux will be unveiled March 7 outside Consol Energy Center . According to the team, the statue is funded by the team’s ownership group, local labor organizations and memb … … Go here to read the rest

Video: Scouting Report: St. Louis Blues (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will take on St. … To see video click here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the St. Louis Blues. … Click here to view video

Statue of 66 gets unveiled March 7th Source: The Pensblog
Via Pens.com : “Le Magnifique ,” a spectacular statue honoring the career and achievements of Mario Lemieux , will be unveiled on Wednesday, March 7 at CONSOL Energy Center, the team announced. The unveiling will take place at 12 noon in a ceremony open to the public. … Visit link

Penguins to unveil Lemieux statue in March Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins announced this morning that a statue of team owner Mario Lemieux will be unveiled outside Consol Energy Center on March 7. … Visit link

STATS: ESPN really hates hockey Source: The Pensblog
Interesting stats on hockey coverage via Deadspin : Perhaps this isn't shocking to most of the audience, but the extent to which The Worldwide Leader ignores hockey is astounding. Despite being in the middle of the regular season, the sport was granted all of 13.5 minutes, or less than three percent of the content … See the article here

Mario Lemieux Statue to Be Unveiled
March 7 at CONSOL Energy Center Source: penguins.nhl.com
“Le Magnifique,” a spectacular statue honoring the career and achievements of Mario Lemieux, will be unveiled on Wednesday, March 7 at CONSOL Energy Center, the team announced. The unveiling will take place at 12 noon in a cerem… … See more here

Penguins Report: Game Day at St. Louis Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens lines (10:35 AM). Young Joey V (10:10 AM). … Read this article

Pens recall forward MacIntyre Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have recalled forward Steve MacIntyre from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … See more here

Paul Martin Powerball 01.24.12 Source: The Pensblog
Running Twitter contest for the rest of the season. … Read more here

Shit Nobody Says (Hockey Edition) Source: The Pensblog
Taylor sent this along: ” The stars totally won the Goligoski /Neal trade.” hhaha We've asked to be consulted for “shit Penguins fans don't say.” ” Don't shoot!” ” Man CEC's music isn't loud enough.” “The Penguins aren't sponsored enough.” “David Morehouse is so smart.” … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Penguins’ top line has been producing plenty of offense. … See the article here

Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-Game Winning Streak by the Numbers Source: Bleacher Report
It wasn’t very long ago that we were writing articles about the Penguins and six-game streaks punctuated by a date with the Washington Capitals . This one’s only a little different … Follow this link

Here’s a bunch of [crap] no one ever says about the NHL (Video) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The “St Nobody Says” viral video trend has spread its pungent humor into several genres via YouTube. … See more here

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

Penguins recall MacIntyre – 01-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have recalled forward/enforcer Steve MacIntyre from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. In 10 NHL game this season, MacIntyre, 31, has not scored and has two penalty minutes. … Continue reading here

What To Watch For: Pens vs. Blues Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (27-17-4) vs. BLUES (25-19-2) WHEN: Jan … The rest is here

Obama honors Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins Source: Tribune-Review
President Barack Obama saluted the NHL’s Boston Bruins for their 2011 Stanley Cup championship, but one key member of the team skipped the White House visit. … Continued here

Penguins defenseman Letang is added to All-Star Game roster Source: Tribune-Review
Kris Letang had originally scheduled a trip to New York during the all-star break for what he thought would be a few days off. … See the article here

Caps’ Ovechkin suspended three games for hit on Penguins’ Michalek Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL suspended Washington’s Alexander Ovechkin for three games for leaping to hit Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek. … Go here to read the rest

Veteran forward Kunitz is content in his role with Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Chris Kunitz, a top-line forward for his physical play, has been an asset for James Neal and Evgeni Malkin this season. … Excerpt from

Penguins walking a fine line Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins’ No. … See more here

Ovechkin hit with 3-game penalty Source: Post Gazette
Washington’s Alex Ovechkin wasn’t penalized when he threw himself into Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek, delivering a blow to his head early in the second period of the Penguins’ 4-3 overtime victory Sunday at Consol Energy Center. The NHL took a decidedly different view of that hit Monday, however, and suspended Ovechkin for three games … See the rest here

Detroit on fire at home, beats Blues Source: Post Gazette
Pavel Datsyuk and Johan Franzen scored in the second period, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the St. Louis Blues, 3-1, for their 17th consecutive home win — the NHL’s longest single-season streak in 36 years. The spurt is the league’s fourth longest. … Continued here

Dallas’ Goligoski receives 4-year extension Source: Post Gazette
The Dallas Stars reached a four-year, $18.4 million contract extension Monday with defenseman Alex Goligoski that keeps him with the team through the 2015-16 season. … See more here

Larry Brooks: Malkin is enabled by NHL officials Source: The Pensblog
This is the quintessentialdumbass column. A great example of garbage by the New York media. Larry Brooks is as big as a main stream media troll as there is. … View post

Former Regina Pat Jordan Eberle added to NHL all-star roster (The Regina Leader-Post) Source: Yahoo Sports
There was a Plan B in place for the NHLs all-star break, but Jordan Eberles preferred choice was a trip to Ottawa where he would rub shoulders with the games elite. … Read more

Oilers GM Tambellini stays course on rebuild (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Those who want either Edmonton Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini or head coach Tom Renney to pay with his job for the Oilers results in Year 2 of their rebuild are either unclear on the concept or letting passion subdue reason. … Visit link

Caps’ Ovechkin suspended for hit on Penguins’ Michalek Source: Post Gazette
Washington left winger Alex Ovechkin has been suspended for three games for a hit on Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek Sunday. … Read the rest here

Capitals’ Ovechkin suspended for 3 games (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL has suspended Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin for three games for a hit he delivered during Saturday’s game, the league announced Monday. While Ovechkin and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek fought for a loose puck along the boards, Ovechkin… … Link

Ovechkin handed three-game suspension (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NHL suspended Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin for three games Monday for his hit on Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Zybnek Michalek. … Follow this link

Alex Ovechkin Suspended For Three Games For His Hit On Zbynek Michalek Source: The Pensblog
Shanabanned The suspension is a little surprising, especially since Michalek wasn't suspended or fined for his hit. Not that the two hits had anything to do with one another, but this is the NHL we're talking about. Of course, the Ovechkin hit was a dangerous hit ( see it here ) and a suspension was deserved, but we didn't actually expect to see one. … Link

NHL roundup: Bruins’ Thomas a no-show for visit to White House (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
President Obama honored the Boston Bruins on Monday for their 2011 Stanley Cup victory, but the player considered most responsible for the team’s championship run was conspicuous by his absence. Goaltender Tim Thomas, whose heroics in the crease earned him a second Vezina… … Excerpt from

By the Numbers: Evgeni Malkin Source: penguins.nhl.com
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PensHead Daily Links 01-23-2012

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Alex Ovechkin suspended 3 games for ‘launching’ himself into Pens’ Michalek (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Not long after news trickled out that Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek would not be fined or suspended for his hit on Matt Hendricks of the Washington Capitals, the Department of Player Safety and Brendan Shanahan (Happy 43rd Birthday, Shanny) Continue reading … More here

Capitals’ Ovechkin suspended for hit against Pens Source: Tribune-Review
Washington’s Alex Ovechkin has been suspended three games for his hit on Penguins defenseman Zybnek Michalek. … More here

Washingtons’ Alex Ovechkin suspended for hit on Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek Source: Post Gazette
Washington left winger Alex Ovechkin has been suspended for three games for a hit on Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek Sunday. … View post

Zbynek Michalek avoids suspension and fine. Source: The Pensblog
Via Puckdaddy : Zbynek Michalek of the Pittsburgh Penguins was in a peculiar position on Monday: Arguing that his hit on Matt Hendricks of the Washington Capitals didn't warrant anything more than the elbowing minor it received on Sunday afternoon, while waiting to hear if the hit Alex Ovechkin put on Michalek would received its own punishment. The first skate to drop was for Michalek : The NHL Department of Player declared that there would be no fine or suspension for this hit to the head of Hendricks (via @cjzero ) One would have thought at least a fine would be handed down, but most likely no one gives a shit about Matt Hendricks … Excerpt from

Zbynek Michalek avoids suspension, fine for hit to head of Caps’ Matt Hendricks (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Zbynek Michalek of the Pittsburgh Penguins was in a peculiar position on Monday: Arguing that his hit on Matt Hendricks of the Washington Capitals didn’t warrant anything more than the elbowing minor it received on Sunday afternoon, while waiting to Continue reading … Visit link

NHL suspends Ovechkin for three games – 01-22-12 Source: Empty Netters
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has been suspended three games by the NHL for a high hit on Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek in Sunday’s game at Consol Energy Center. Early in the second period, Ovechkin left the ice to deliver a high hit on Michalek in the right win corner of the Penguins’ zone. … Continue reading here

No extra discipline for Penguins’ Michalek Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek will not be fined or suspended by the NHL for a hit on Washington’s Matt Hendricks Sunday. … See the article here

Letang, Eberle added to All-Star Game roster (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang and Edmonton Oilers forward Jordan Eberle were named as replacements on the NHL All-Star Game roster on Monday, and Minnesota Wild forward Nick Johnson has been added to a group of rookies competing in the skills competition. … See more here

No discipline for Michalek – 01-23-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek will not be disciplined for a hit to the head of Captials forward Matt Hendricks Sunday . Michalek, who was given a minor eblowing penalty for the hit, underwent a disciplinary hearing over the phone with NHL executive Brendan Shanahan earlier this morning. … Read this article

Stars sign Goligoski to contract extension (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Dallas Stars signed defenseman Alex Goligoski to a four-year contract extension worth $18.4 million on Monday, keeping the four-year player under contract through the 2015-16 season. Stars management likes signing a player like Goligoski, 26, as he’s rounding into form at… … Read this article

Eberle, Letang headed to NHL All-Star game (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Edmonton Oilers forward Jordan Eberle and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang have been added to the roster for Sunday’s NHL All-Star game. Minnesota Wild forward Nick Johnson will join the group of rookies participating in the All-Star Skills Competition. … Follow this link

Cross-State Rivals Evgeni Malkin, Claude Giroux NHL’s Best Despite Injuries Source: Bleacher Report
There have been plenty of bright spots in the National Hockey League thus far this season. From the Detroit Red Wings regaining the President’s Trophy form they seemed to lose after their back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances in 2008 and 2009, to the surprisingly great starts of the Minnesota Wild , Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars , to the incredibly slick shootout move Chicago winger Patrick Kane used to score on Minnesota goaltender Niklas Backstrom. Perhaps the two most brilliant aspects of the league in the 2011-12 campaign, though have been individuals … Read more

Video: Twitter Q&A: Eric Tangradi (1/23/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Forward Eric Tangradi answers your questions submitted on Twitter. … View video

Letang named to All-Star team Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang was added today to the NHL all-star roster and will join teammate Evgeni Malkin at Sundays game in Ottawa. … Link

Jordan Eberle added to NHL all-star game (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
EDMONTON – Jordan Eberle is heading to the NHL all-star game after all. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins’ Letang to play in NHL All-Star game Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has been selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game. … Read the rest here

Could the USS Hal Gill be sailing back into Pittsburgh waters? Source: The Pensblog
Interesting bit of info from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun : Montreal D Hal Gill will be a hot commodity once the Habs decide to start unloading. The Flyers, Penguins, Panthers and Senators all have interest. Don’t be surprised if Pittsburgh brings back Gill; the Penguins never wanted to lose him to free agency weeks after he helped them win the Cup in 2009 .. … See more here

Penguins Defenseman Kris Letang Added to the 2012 NHL All-Star Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins forward Malkin named first star (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Pittsburgh Penguins centre Evgeni Malkin was named the NHL’s first star of the week Monday after recording a league-leading seven points last week. … Visit link

Kris Letang Added To NHL All-Star Game Source: The Pensblog
Kris Letang will be playing in the 2012 NHL All-Star Game . Jordan Eberle of the Edmonton Oilers was also added today. Former Penguin Nick Johnson, now with the Minnesota Wild, will join the rookie group for the skill competition. … The rest is here

Stars, Alex Goligoski agree to 4-year, $18.4 million extension (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
When the Dallas Stars dealt forward James Neal to the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenseman Alex Goligoski last February, both teams were using a surplus to fill a need. While Neal struggled after coming over to the Penguins and is now Continue reading … The rest is here

Malkin’s winning ways – 01-23-12 Source: Empty Netters
Evgeni Malkin’s overtime goal in yesterday’s 4-3 win against the Capitals was his second game-winning goal in just over a week. … Read the rest here

Letang Honored to be Named an All-Star Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Evgeni Malkin Named NHL ‘First Star’ of the Week Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Video: TGIFridays Away Game Watch Party (01/23/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
TGIFridays in Monroeville hosted a Pittsburgh Penguins away game Watch Party. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (1/23/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following Mondays practice. … To see video click here

Video: Off Day: Kris Letang (1/23/2012) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media following Monday’s practice. … Video here

Malkin named NHL’s No. 1 star for last week Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin was named the NHL’s No. 1 star for the week that ended Sunday. … Link

Kerry Fraser: Subban should have been suspended Source: The Pensblog
Even former ref Kerry Fraser thinks PK Subban should have been suspended for his slew foot: Via Josh Rimer's twitter: … More here

VIDEO: Listen to people yell "shoot!" before Malkin’s GWG Source: The Pensblog
Is there a dumber thing to scream than ” shoooooot ,” when you are at a hockey game? … Read more

Penguins Report: 1/23/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Malkin, Orpik and Asham are absent from practice (11:00 AM). … Read more here

What We Learned: Start feeling bad for anyone trying to win the Eastern Conference (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 … Continued here

RECAP: Chemistry Partners. PENS WIN Source: The Pensblog
It is not something you see often. Two players so locked in with each other that they don't even have to look for one another. … Continue reading here

Video: Local Hero: Casey Haines (1/23/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Casey Haines sits down with PensTV to talk about his hockey career so far. … View video here

Morning Pens Buzz: Malkin’s “assault” on the game; Michalek’s struggles continue; Ovechkin hit similar to Engelland’s against CHI? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
MORNING PENS BUZZ “What Sidney is doing right now is like an assault on the game”….Those were the comments from former Penguin Billy Guerin during his retirement press conference on December 6, 2010. A little more than 13 months later, it’s Crosby’s teammate Evgeni Malkin who this time around is doing an assault on the … See the rest here

Empty Netter Assist – 01-23-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Zbynek Michalek and Washington Captain Alex Ovechkin will have a talking-to with NHL discipline czar Brendan Shanahan today . -Dave Molinari’s recap from yesterday’s game … See the rest here

Michalek, Ovechkin to have disciplinary hearings – 01-23-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek and Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin will each have discplinary hearings today with the NHL over hits which occurred in Sunday’s 4-3 Penguins’ overtime win at Consol Energy Center. Ovechkin’s hit occurred at 4:05 of the second period when he left the ice to strike Michalek in the right wing corner of the Penguins’ zone. … Excerpt from

With Crosby out, Neal steps up to join Malkin (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins are used to two superstar players carrying their offense. Only this time, Sidney Crosby isn’t involved. With Crosby still out of the lineup and his return date unknown, his normal partner in crime, Evgeni Malkin, is joining forces with right wing James… … Excerpt from

Penguins angered by non-call against Ovechkin, Capitals Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins are unhappy that no penalty was assessed to Washington star Alex Ovechkin for his hit on defenseman Zbynek Michalek. … Link

Malkin’s mastery produces another win for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins star Evgeni Malkin delivered an overtime goal to lift the Penguins to a victory over the Washington Capitals at Consol. … See more here

Alex Ovechkin, Zbynek Michalek both face the Shanahammer on Monday for dangerous hits (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
This has to be a first for the NHL Department of Player Safety: Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will have a Monday afternoon hearing for his leaping hit on Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek … which will take place after Continue reading … Go here to read the rest

Sidney Crosby: Is He Doing Enough to Raise Concussion Awareness? Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby has played only eight games over the course of the current NHL season. Despite that fact he unequivocally remains the face of the league. Since early 2011, Crosby has spent most of his time recovering from a concussion. During that time some have praised Crosby for elevating awareness of concussions and while I agree he has done that, I can’t help but think that he could be doing so much more. … Link

Malkin continues torrid stretch with OT winner, 2 assists Source: Post Gazette
Teams have been making a point lately of getting their best defensive pairing on the ice against Evgeni Malkin. … Read this article

NHL Roundup: Bruins edge Flyers on Seguin’s SO goal Source: Post Gazette
Once it came down to a shootout, this was no contest. Tyler Seguin scored the decisive goal against Ilya Bryzgalov in a shootout and Tim Thomas and the visiting Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers, 6-5, Sunday … See the article here

Penguins Notebook: Hit on Michalek sparks penalty Source: Post Gazette
The NHL might direct extra attention today on two plays from the Penguins’ 4-3 overtime victory Sunday against the Washington Capitals at Consol Energy Center. Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek figures to show up prominently in both — and, from his perspective, one had a role in the other. … Link

Michalek and Ovechkin both to have hearings today Source: The Pensblog
Per NHL.com : Ovechkin , who scored in the loss, is being asked to discuss his hit on Michalek at 4:05 into the second period. … Read the rest here

Stunned Pic Of The Night: AFC & NFC championship editions Source: The Pensblog
There is no better forum for stunned pics than the AFC & NFC championship games: Man that sucks. Long night for the guy getting the hug. … See the rest here

Sunday’s Three Stars: Hiller time in Anaheim; Malkin’s OT game winner (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Jonas Hiller, Anaheim Ducks The Ducks goalie made 43 saves in their 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, giving up two goals in the third. But in the first 40 minutes of the game, Hiller was incredible: Continue reading … See the article here

NHL Roundup: Malkin scores as Pens top Caps (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Evgeni Malkin pounded home a rebound 1:31 into overtime to give the streaking Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday. … Link

Ken Warren: Players, league need to work together to reduce hockey injuries (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
Look around the National Hockey League these days staggering 135 players were on injury lists last week. … View post

Video: DSG Plays of the Week (1/23/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Take a look at the Top 5 Plays from last week. Presented by Dicks Sporting Goods. … See this video

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PensHead Daily Links 01-22-2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

@pghpenguins: Richard Park is just 1 goal away from him 100th career @NHL goal. – http://twitpic.com/8af7lj

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 01-21-2012

Saturday, January 21st, 2012

Sidney Crosby: Injured Penguins Star Visits Spine Specialist Source: Bleacher Report
According to SportingNews , Sidney Crosby has visited a spine specialist after missing more than a month of play due toconcussion-like symptoms. Crosby visited withDr. Robert S … Go here to read the rest

Crosby to see neurological spine specialist (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In continuing his comeback efforts from concussion-like symptoms, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was visiting a neurological spine specialist, the team announced Saturday. Crosby, who hasn’t played since Dec. … See the rest here

Savard visits Bruins, future still uncertain (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Boston Bruins forward Marc Savard was back at the TD Garden to watch his teammates play the New York Rangers on Saturday. … Link

Canadiens’ Subban fined $2,500 for tripping Kunitz (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL fined Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban $2,500 for what the league called a “dangerous trip” on Pittsburgh Penguins forward Chris Kunitz. … More here

Penguins hire former Thrashers GM as scout Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have hired former Atlanta Thrashers general manager Don Waddell as a pro scout. … The rest is here

Video: Scouting Report: Washington (1/21/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will take on the Washington Capitals tomorrow afternoon. … To see video click here

Penguins Name Don Waddell Professional Scout Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have hired former long-time Atlanta Thrashers general manager Don Waddell as a professional scout, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … Go here to read the rest

Crosby staying the course as Olympic glory fades (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The moment is etched in Canadian hockey lore. There’s Sidney Crosby, standing in the corner of the ice after scoring the biggest goal in a life filled with big goals, arms raised, gloves flung halfway to the Rogers Arena ceiling. Crosby’s gold-medal winning overtime shot in the 2010 men’s Olympic hockey final was supposed to be the last step in an ascension that seemingly began the… … Read this article

Sidney Crosby visits neurological specialist who got Jennifer Grey dancing again (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Having spent several days with chiropractic neurologist Ted Carrick in Atlanta, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has traveled to California to meet with a physician slightly more respected in sports circles. From the Penguins: Sidney Crosby traveled to California Friday Continue reading … See the rest here

Crosby sees specialist – 01-21-12 Source: Empty Netters
From the Post-Gazette’s Dave Molinari : Penguins center Sidney Crosby, who is recovering from a concussion, went to California Friday to be examined by Dr. Robert S. Bray, a neurological spine specialist. … Read the rest here

Crosby to undergo tests with spine specialist (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is undergoing a series of tests with a neurological spine specialist, the team announced Saturday. … Continue reading here

P.K. Subban fined for dangerous trip (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Montreal Canadiens defenceman P.K. Subban has been fined US$2,500 by the NHL for a “dangerous trip” on Pittsburgh Penguins forward Chris Kunitz. … See more here

Fleury’s shootout success – 01-21-12 Source: Empty Netters
(Note: This is an updated version of something we posted Wednedsay .) With talents such as Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin at their disposal (when healthy), the Penguins tend to get lauded for their success in the shootout based on their offensive abilities. The other part of their shoot … … See the article here

A quick history of P.K Subban’s slew footing Source: The Pensblog
So far the Canadian media has not had much to say about P.K . Subban's dangerous slew foot on Chris Kunitz … See more here

Video: Off Day: Dustin Jeffrey (1/21/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dustin Jeffrey talks to reporters following Saturday’s optional practice. … Watch video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (1/21/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Saturday’s optional practice. … Watch video here

Video: Off Day: Alex Ovechkin (1/21/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin talks to reporters following practice on Saturday. … View video

Crosby visiting with neurological spine specialist in California Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Sidney Crosby’s search for answers regarding his motion and balance issues has him now seeing a neurological spine specialist in California. After spending several days in Atlanta with Dr. Ted Carrick, a neurological chiropractic specialist, Crosby visited California Friday to visit with Dr … Continue reading here

Crosby to see specialist in California Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Sidney Crosby, who is recovering from a concussion, went to California Friday to be examined by Dr. Robert S. Bray, a neurological spine specialist. … Follow this link

NHL fines Montreal’s Subban for "dangerous trip" of Pens’ Kunitz Source: Post Gazette
Montreal defenseman P.K. Subban has been fined $2,500 for what the NHL described as a “dangerous trip” of Penguins winger Chris Kunitz late in the third period of the Penguins’ 5-4 shootout victory at Consol Energy Center Friday night … Read more here

PK Subban fined $2,500 for slew footing Kunitz Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Montreal’s PK Subban has been fined $2,500 for slew footing Chris Kunitz in Friday night’s 5-4 Penguins win. The league has characterized the slew foot as a dangerous trip … Follow this link

Crosby Visits Dr. Robert S. Bray Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby traveled to California Friday to visit with Dr. Robert S. Bray, a neurological spine specialist, as part of his continuing treatment program … View post

Canadiens’ Subban fined for slew foot – 01-20-12 Source: Empty Netters
Canadiens defenseman PK Subban was fined for a slew foot on Penguins forward Chris Kunitz in the third period of Friday’s game . (PG+) … Link

Empty Netter Assists – 01-21-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “We were losing and I wanted to win this game.” – Evgeni Malkin on his third period goal. … Read more

Habs can pack it in – and lose (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
A number of fans took exception when I suggested in a tweet that the Pittsburgh Penguins’ win over the New York Rangers on Thursday was another piece of bad news for the Canadiens because Pittsburgh moved 12 points up on Montreal. … Follow this link

RECAP: It’s a comeback on Fif. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
God damn it, this win felt amazing. The Habs being in town definitely had something to do with it, but the Pens roaring back from a 4-2 deficit with a fire that we haven't seen since that comeback loss in Carolina is what gets your blood going. You know what else gets your blood going? … More here


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NHL clears Cooke in incident with Ranger’ Richards Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL has decided not to review Matt Cooke’s knockdown of Rangers center Brad Richards on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. … Excerpt from

Canes shut down Caps Source: Tribune-Review
Jussi Jokinen scored two goals, Cam Ward made 22 saves for his 18th career shutout and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals, 3-0, on Friday night. … See the rest here

Pens edge Canadiens in shootout, extend win streak to 5 Source: Tribune-Review
If this night was proof, there’s no more need to question Dustin Jeffrey’s health. Or Kris Letang’s, either. … Read more here

Malkin rallies Penguins to shootout win vs. Canadiens Source: Post Gazette
You couldn’t blame the Penguins if they were tired of talking about Evgeni Malkin. Of having to grasp for superlatives to describe what they are seeing him do virtually every game. Of trying to explain how a guy can respond to challenges so often, and so brilliantly. … The rest is here

Friday’s Three Stars: Jeffrey, Malkin take over for Penguins; Ponikarovsky to New Jersey (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Dustin Jeffrey, Pittsburgh Penguins The Montreal Canadiens jumped out to a 3-1 lead in this game, but they couldn’t stop the Penguins’ dominant centre. No, not Evgeni Malkin — Dustin Jeffrey, who scored twice and added an Continue reading … See the article here

Penguins’ Jason Williams does not play after recall from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: Post Gazette
In something of a surprise Friday, the Penguins recalled forward Jason Williams from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, although he did not dress for their game against Montreal at Consol Energy Center. Apparently, it was an insurance move. … Read more here

Jokinen, Ward too much for Capitals Source: Post Gazette
Jussi Jokinen scored two goals Friday night and Cam Ward made 23 saves for his 18th career shutout as the host Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals, 3-0. Jiri Tlusty added a late goal and Eric Staal had two assists, including an early hustle play that led to Carolina’s eighth short-handed goal this season. … See more here

Watch a pane of glass wipe out a referee in Pittsburgh (Video) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
These days, with all the reckless hitting in the game, there are all sorts of possibilities one has to consider when going into the corner. However, you’d think falling panes of glass wouldn’t be one of them, especially in a Continue reading … Excerpt from

VIDEO: Malkin’s sick game tying goal Source: The Pensblog
Best pic ever? Great look at Malkin's game tying goal by whatever french station this is: Very rarely do you see far corner picked from the opposite side. … View post

Jeffrey Cashes In Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin came up with yet another big effort on Friday night, but he wasn’t the only one. .roundedcornr_box { background: #e4e4e4; float: right; margin: 0 10px; width: 235px; border: 1px solid #660000; } … … Read this article

Penguins rally for 5-4 shootout win over Montreal (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Two weeks ago when the Pittsburgh Penguins were in the midst of a six-game losing streak, a bad bounce and a couple of fluky goals would have been enough to bury them. … More

Pens rally for 5-4 shootout win over Montreal (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
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Endgame: Penguins 5, Canadiens 4 (SO) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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P.K. Subban takes down Penguins’ Chris Kunitz with a slewfoot (Video) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
With all the talk of picking, blindside hits, and the leaving one’s feet that has dominated the discussion this season, it’s often easy to forget that there are all sorts of dirty hits that have nothing to do with the Continue reading … Read this article

Penguins beat Montreal in 5-4 shootout Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 shootout win against the Montreal Canadiens tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Continue reading here

Comeback city, Pens win 5-4 in a shootout Source: The Pensblog
Emotional game in Consol . Pens staged a comeback in the third. Malkin tied it, and then won it in the shootout … Visit link

VIDEO: P.K. Subban’s vicious slew foot Source: The Pensblog
We're sending this to Darren Dreger . What a joke: This is Subban's third slew foot against the Pens in his career. … View post

THIRD PERIOD: Pens are tired, 4-2 Habs. Source: The Pensblog
Last night taking its toll on the Pens. Stream info: Stream here . Password: montrealsucks … More here

Puck Previews: Capitals, Panthers jostle for Southeast lead; Antropov fined (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. Preview: Montreal Canadiens at Continue reading … Excerpt from

FIRST PERIOD: Montreal in town. Get your stream here. Source: The Pensblog
What a joke fanbase . Stream alive and well after readmore @hockeyburgh is the best in the business. Stream here … Go here to read the rest

Video: Ev-ening Things Up Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin rips home a slapshot to draw the Penguins level in the third period. … To see video click here

Video: We Feel Your Pane Source: penguins.nhl.com
An unsuspecting official takes a spill when a pane of glass dislodges in Pittsburgh. … Watch video here

Video: Shootout: MON@PIT Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the entirety of the shootout between the Canadiens and the Penguins in Pittsburgh, … See this video

Video: Post Game: Dustin Jeffrey (1/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dustin Jeffrey talks to reporters following tonight’s win over Montreal. … Video here

Video: Post Game: Evgeni Malkin (1/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to reporters following tonights win over Montreal. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Kris Letang (1/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to reporters following tonight’s win over Montreal. … Click here to view video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (1/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following tonight’s win over Montreal. … Click here to view video

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PensHead Daily Links 01-20-2012

Friday, January 20th, 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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