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PensHead Daily Links 11-29-2011

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Puck Headlines: Bylsma backs Neal fine; Joe Sakic vs. polar bears (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Via our friend Nate Beeler of the Washington Examiner, and ouch. … Link

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 11-21-2011

Monday, November 21st, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Puck Headlines: Crosby, Crosby, Crosby; Myers out with broken wrist (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. In case you were wondering if every angle on Sidney Crosby’s Continue reading … Follow this link

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 11-16-2011

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Dreams Of Our Fathers Source: penguins.nhl.com
This week, the fathers of the Penguins players will get the chance to actually experience firsthand what their sons do for a living when they travel with the team for the sixth annual ‘Dads’ Trip.’ The fathers traveled down to… … See the article here

Matt Cooke quietly reinventing himself (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – An unlikely face is emerging at the forefront of what appears to be a changing culture among NHL players: Matt Cooke. … See the rest here

Sidney Crosby still out as Pens begin trip (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Sidney Crosby’s comeback remains on hold. … Read more

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. … See more here

Mighty Miracles On Ice Source: penguins.nhl.com
By: Mark Boyle Over the weekend, the Mighty Penguins, Pittsburgh’s sled hockey team, kicked off their 2011-12 season at Blade Runners in Harmarville for a weekend of intense hockey. The Mighty Penguins are a part of the Mid American Gr… … See the rest here

Video: Scouting Report: Tampa Bay (11/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will meet a familiar team tomorrow night as they head to Tampa Bay. Michelle Crechiolo tells us what to expect. … To see video click here

Penguins Mighty Over Rapids, 9-0 Source: penguins.nhl.com
By: Mark Boyle The Mighty Penguins cleaned up Saturday afternoon as they beat the Grand Rapids Sled Wings at Blade Runners in Harmarville with a final score of 9-0. … Read more here

Big Mac Recalled, Tangradi Sent Down Source: The Pensblog
Via the PG : The Penguins recalled rugged winger Steve MacIntyre from his conditioning assignment with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Macintryre's entire conditioning was spent on this guys face: … Visit link

Crosby ruled out for Thursday Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Sidney Crosby has been ruled out for Thursday’s game vs the Tampa Bay Lightning, head coach Dan Bylsma announced during his media session Tomorrow night will mark the 60th straight game that the Penguins will play without Crosby … Read more

The NHL doesn’t need to further coddle, overprotect its goalies (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
NFL quarterbacks and NHL goaltenders share several traits elephantine contracts and impressive dental preservation, for example but chief among them is the fact that they’re less professional athletes than considerable investments. In case of an injury to a Continue reading … Visit link

Penguins recall MacIntyre, demote Tangradi Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have recalled rugged winger Steve MacIntyre from his conditioning assignment with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … Continued here

Video: Off-Day: Joe Vitale (11/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Vitale talks to reporters following Wednesday morning’s practice. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Jordan Staal (11/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters following Wednesday morning’s practice. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Brooks Orpik (11/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to reporters following Wednesday morning’s practice. … View video

Video: Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (11/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Wednesday morning’s practice. … Watch here

Pens return Tangradi to AHL Source: Tribune-Review
Forward Eric Tangradi was re-assigned to the Penguins AHL affiliate, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, today. … Continued here

Pens active roster at 22 with demotion of Tangradi Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have reduced their active roster to 22 with the demotion of Eric Tangradi to Wilkes Barre Scranton this morning The Penguins in the process recalled enforcer Steve MacIntyre from Wilkes Barre who spent the past week in the minors on a conditioning assignment. If Sidney Crosby were to return on the Florida … Read more

Penguins Re-Assign Forward Eric Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Eric Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Tangradi, 22, was scoreless in two games wi… … Read more

Pens Recall Forward MacIntyre Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Steve MacIntyre from his conditioning assignment with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. MacIntyre… … See the article here

Penguins recall MacIntyre, demote Tangradi – 11-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
Welcome back Steve MacIntyre (above). The Penguins recalled MacIntyre from a conditioning assignment with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL today … More

Penguins Report: 11/16/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens practice update (11:20 AM). … Read more

The 10 greatest NHL mustaches for Movember 2011 (so far) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Clutterbuck. An epic tangle of facial fur that can be seen from low Earth orbit, or at the very least from Bemidji … The rest is here

Empty Netter Assists – 11-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “I think we’re going to see that one again on the ‘Plays of the Week.’” – Dan Bylsma on Evgeni Malkin’s goal. -The Denver Post’s recap . … See the article here

Farm Report: Munroe earns 1st win with 25-save shutout performance Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Wilkes Barre (19-4-1) notched their 10th win of the season Tuesday night with a 3-0 shutout win over the Binghamton Senators. Goaltender Scott Munroe (1-1-1) made 25 saves to earn his first win of the year. … See the article here

RECAP: Snow Patrol. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
-Andrew S- We've used the phrase, and we've heard a bunch of other people say it too: the Pens are scary good. No. … Continue reading here


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Kovacevic: NHL needs a Sunshine Law Source: Tribune-Review
Hockey is a beautiful game, except for when someone tries to exploit it with a strategy so defensive that it strips away its aggressive soul. … See the rest here

NHL GMs discuss goaltender safety Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL’s general managers are looking to clarify rules about contact involving goalies after Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller sustained a concussion earlier this season. … See the article here

Forward Kennedy is back in game with Pens Source: Tribune-Review
A forward was finally welcomed back from a concussion, but right wing Tyler Kennedy’s return didn’t cause quite the commotion that center Sidney Crosby’s presumably will. … Follow this link

Malkin’s score accelerates Pens’ comeback Source: Tribune-Review
A breathtaking score in the third period helped the Penguins to a victory over the Colorado Avalanche at Consol. … The rest is here

Tuesday’s Three Stars: Rinne shuts down Caps; Butler does in Flames (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Pekka Rinne, Nashville Predators A goaltending duel came down to the final five minutes as the Predators and Washington Capitals exchanged four goals. … Read more

Orpik gets goal; how rare is that? Source: Post Gazette
Brooks Orpik is not the guy who had launched 12 shots on goal a few nights earlier. That would be Evgeni Malkin. … View post

Jeffrey returns from minors to Penguins Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins recalled forward Dustin Jeffrey from his conditioning assignment with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Tuesday, but that does not mean he will become a regular in the lineup. He is still dealing with the effects of April surgery on his right knee. … Continue reading here

Rangers seize seventh win in row Source: Post Gazette
Brad Richards’ go-ahead goal with 4:55 remaining Tuesday night snapped a tie and sent the visiting New York Rangers to their seventh consecutive victory, a 4-2 win against the New York Islanders. … Read the rest here

Video: UPMC Spotlight: Matt Cooke (11/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The UPMC Penguins Spotlight focuses on Matt Cooke and his strong performance early this season. … Video here

Penguins fight back to beat Avalanche (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins came back from a two-goal deficit to overwhelm the Colorado Avalanche and win 6-3 in Tuesday’s NHL action. James Neal had a goal and two assists, while Jordan Staal, Evgeni Malkin, Brooks Orpik, Pascal Dupuis and Kris Letang also scored for the Penguins … Link

Pens Push: Sickly awesome goals, Malkin’s comeback, and what sunshine might mean for CrosbyWatch. Source: Chipped Ice
Some quick hits after the Penguins 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday: So, clearly, describing goals is not my strength as a hockey scribe. (Hold the tee-em-up jokes, eh?) Anyway, keeping my limitations in mind, some of what Penguins players had to say about the gems on this night from C Evgeni Malkin, D … See the article here

Penguins stay hot, rally by Avalanche 6-3 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins aren’t used to getting pushed around. … See the rest here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 11.15 Source: The Pensblog
Via Andrew S: Tears. Go Pens. … See the article here

Don’t Call It a Comeback Source: penguins.nhl.com
It’s said that actions speak louder than words. But on Tuesday, those components came together to play an equal role in Pittsburgh’s comeback win over Colorado. … Visit link

Joe Sacco Was Really Unhappy Tonight Source: The Pensblog
Joe Sacco was really upset tonight. Gif of his tirade after read more … Go here to read the rest

Post-Game Analysis: Role players tilt momentum and skill takes over in Pens 6-3 win Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 6 – Colorado 3 PIT Goal Scorers:Jordan Staal (9), Pascal Dupuis (4), Brooks Orpik (1), Evgeni Malkin (5), James Neal (12, PPG), Kris Letang (2) PIT Multi-Point Games:James Neal (1G-2A), Jordan Staal (1G-1A), Evgeni Malkin (1G-1A), Kris Letang (1G-1A) COL Goal Scorers: Jay McClement (2), Matt Duchene (7), David Jones (1) COL Multi-Point … Read this article

POSTGAME SHOW: 10:30. Pens win 6-3 Source: The Pensblog
Listenhere. Call in: (877) 486-3458 … The rest is here

Endgame: Penguins 6, Avalanche 3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins defeat Colorado Avalanche, 6-3 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins surged from behind to beat the Colorado Avalanche, 6-3, tonight at Consol Energy Center. … See the rest here

Fans Pitch In at "Score One for Hunger" Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins’ Tuesday tilt with Colorado was a night filled with special events. Not only was it the second American Eagle Student Rush of the season at CONSOL Energy Center, but it was also the 20th annual “Score Against Hunger” f… … More

Pittsburgh Penguins Classics: Mike Lang’s Top 10 Greatest Lines Source: Bleacher Report
Mike Lang is the voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins . While he used to grace loyal watchers with his call of televised games, today sees Lang’s famous voice calling the action on local radio. Whether being heard on the boom box or “boob tube,” his is the official larynx of Steel City hockey! For generations of fans, his one-liners and eccentricities in key moments have served like an intravenous dose of caffeine to accompany that already automatic surge of adrenaline that accompanies great play on the ice. In the ‘Burgh, Mike Lang stands beside Myron Cope as, quite simply, “the man.” As if any real “Picksburgher” needs to be told, the loss of Cope provides a key lesson as it concerns today’s hockey broadcasts. Appreciate what you have while you have it! How can Lang not be appreciated? Through Stanley Cup campaigns and threats of leaving town, his excited, raspy call of the action has a full body of character. Yet, even his unique tone can’t compete with the greatest element in his repertoire: all of those colorful sayings! Crack open an Iron City beer, turn on the radio telecast and rewind the DVR a few seconds to sync with the hockey game (if, of course, “it’s a hockey night in Pittsburgh!”), and take a nostalgic skate with me as we count down the 10 most classic sayings of Mike Lang’s illustrious career. … Go here to read the rest

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Pens-Avs In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENS 6, AVS 3 0:00: That’ll do it!!! Pens win! What a comeback by the boys! 0:26: Avs back to full strength. 2:26: Pens to their seventh PP of the night as the Avs are whistled for too many men. Not the kind of penalty you wan… … Go here to read the rest

Avalanche at Penguins Live Blog: Tyler Kennedy, Dustin Jeffrey Return to Lineup Source: Bleacher Report
The Penguins will get at least one player back from the IR Tuesday. Winger Tyler Kennedy, scratched since October with a concussion, is in the lineup against the Colorado Avalanche. Forward Dustin Jeffrey has also been recalled from a conditioning assignment in Wilkes-Barre Scranton. … Visit link

Video: Pens Insider: AEO Student Rush (11/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Katie O’Malley covers all the action at the AEO Student Rush including a hot dog delivery compliments of Smith’s Hot Dogs and Cellone’s Bakery. … Click here to view video

Video: Coast To Coast Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang takes it the length of the rink and gives Pittsburgh a 6-3 lead in the 3rd period. … See this video

Video: Moves Like Malkin Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin uses some tremendous moves to get by Semyon Varlamov and give the Penguins a 4-3 lead. … See video here

Video: Push-up Contest Presented by Crons (11/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
A few local hockey players participated in a push-up contest. Check out who did the most in 60 seconds, winning jerseys for their team. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Kris Letang (11/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media after the 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Tyler Kennedy (11/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy talks to the media after the 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. … View video

Video: Post-Game: Evgeni Malkin (11/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to the media after the 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. … Click here to view video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (11/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after the 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. … Watch video here

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PensHead Daily Links 11-13-2011

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

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Twenty Years Later – Penguins 5, Oilers 4 – 11-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the second Stanley Cup title in franchise hi … … Read more here

RECAP: Don’t Call It A Comeback. ‘Cause It Wasn’t. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
The Pens were down 3-0 after two periods of play. It wasn't for lack of trying. Cam Ward let Malkin know this wasn't the 2009 Conference Finals. The Canes, meanwhile, were scratching goals onto the board. Jeff Skinner was everywhere. The Canes had lost 4 straight games, and three of those games saw the Canes have abysmal third periods that cost them wins. And it happened again in this one. But the hockey gods decided the Canes were due for a win. And that game-winning goal came on a play where Malkin was forced to play big in front of Johnson, but he was dog-tired, and Eric Staal put in some goal … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 11-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “He usually plays well against us.” – Jordan Staal on hsi brother, Hurricanes captain Eric Staal, who had a two-point night. … Read more here


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Video: Steve MacIntyre kills a man Source: The Pensblog
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Kuhnhackl punished by OHL for head shot Source: Tribune-Review
Tom Kuhnhackl, the Penguins’ fourth-round pick in 2010, was suspended 20 games by the Ontario Hockey League on Tuesday for a hit he delivered to Kitchener Rangers defenseman Ryan Murphy on Nov. 4. … Visit link

Penguins’ frantic rally falls short against Hurricanes Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Jordan Staal’s two goals led to a frantic third-period rally, but his big brother had the last laugh in the third period. … See more here

Jeffrey working out kinks, conditioning in minors Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins are not disappointed in center Dustin Jeffrey’s play, but simply think he needs significant ice time before contributing at the NHL level. … See more here

Saturday’s Three Stars: Buffalo bullied by Bruins; Blues blank Bolts (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Tyler Seguin, Boston Bruins Seguin has been on fire to start the year, and Saturday night was no exception. … Visit link

Hurricanes ward off Penguins rally, 5-3 Source: Post Gazette
Carolina goalie Cam Ward was credited with 37 saves in the Hurricanes’ 5-3 victory against the Penguins Saturday night at the RBC Center. Ten of those came during the first period. No more than, say, eight were sensational. … Visit link

Devils take Washington in a shootout Source: Post Gazette
This was another gut check for a New Jersey team that seemed to have a few of them already in its first 15 games. … Read the rest here

Controversial hit hounds two of Staals Source: Post Gazette
Carolina center Eric Staal is regarded as one of the NHL’s best players, even though he has gotten off to a miserable start this season. Staal entered the Hurricanes’ game against the Penguins Saturday night at the RBC Center with three goals and two assists along with a league-worst plus-minus rating of minus-16, in 16 games. … Read more here

On the Penguins: GM Ray Shero constantly remaking the franchise Source: Post Gazette
Ray Shero wasn’t gambling Tuesday when he traded Mark Letestu to Columbus. Letestu might well go on to have a productive career with the Blue Jackets — his miserable start to this season aside, Letestu is an intelligent and versatile player — while the fourth-round draft choice the Penguins got in the deal might yield a guy who never sees an NHL game, let alone plays in one. … View post

NHL prepares to launch own production company Source: Post Gazette
NEW YORK — The NHL is starting its own production company. The league will work with former HBO Sports president Ross Greenburg on NHL Original Productions. Greenburg is also producing sports documentaries for NBC’s networks … Continued here

Anderson bounces back with win for Sens (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – Craig Anderson’s confidence started being rebuilt the moment he found out he was getting another start. … Link

Maple Leafs continue to struggle at home (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – Home ice hasn’t been kind to the Toronto Maple Leafs of late. … See the rest here

Staal leads Hurricanes past Penguins 5-3 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
RALEIGH, N.C. – Eric Staal kept his focus after his apparent breakaway goal was waived off early in the third period. … Go here to read the rest

Endgame: Hurricanes 5, Penguins 3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins fall 5-3 to Hurricanes Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins wiped out a three-goal deficit in the third period but couldn’t avoid a 5-3 loss to Carolina at the RBC Center tonight. … See the article here

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Penguins at Hurricanes – 11-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Right off the bat, Craig Adams used to be a Hurricane: x1. -As always, there’s a ton of Penguins fans in Carolina … Read this article

Video: Mounting a Comeback Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal breaks in all alone shorthanded and beats Cam Ward for his 2nd of the night to cut the lead to 3-2. … View video here

Video: Can’t Beat Brent Source: penguins.nhl.com
Patrick Dwyer moves in on the breakaway but is denied by Brent Johnson’s quick glove. … Watch here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (11/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after the 5-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. … See video here

Video: Post-Game: Brooks Orpik (11/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media after the 5-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Jordan Staal (11/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media after the 5-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. … Watch video here

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PensHead Daily Links 11-12-2011

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 10-09-2011

Sunday, October 9th, 2011

NHL Sends Controversial Message by Promoting Evgeni Malkin’s Fight Source: Bleacher Report
Visit NHL .com today and try to understand what type of physical play the league is attempting to promote. Below headlines regarding Peter Forsberg’s banner night, a Philadelphia Flyers roster move, the Toronto Maple Leafs ‘ win, a hit by Dion Phaneuf, there is a link to Evgeni Malkin ‘s most recent fight … Continue reading here

Oilers to start Dubnyk in net – 10-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Oilers will start Devan Dubnyk (right) in goal tonight in their season opener against the Penguins . Dubnyk, 25, appeared in 35 games last season and had a 12-13-8 record with a 2.71 goals against average, .916 save percentage and two shutouts … More here

Video: Practice: Sidney Crosby (10/9/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media after practice at the Rexall Place in Edmonton, AB. … See this video

Video: Game Day Report (10/9/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sam Kasan breaks down tonight’s game against the Edmonton Oilers at the Rexall Place in Edmonton, AB. … View video

Flames stuff Source: The Pensblog
Brian S. ALSO: Charlie does Calgary, courtesy of Gregg A. … Link

Video: Malkin vs. Curtis Glencross Source: The Pensblog
Malkin = not backing down from Curtis Glencross . This is kind of a fight … More

About the Oilers – 10-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Oilers. When and where: 9 p.m., EDT; Rexall Place. TV: Root Sports, SportsNet West … Read more

Penguins’ veteran core makes it tough for youngsters to crack NHL roster Source: Tribune-Review
If there’s one thing Eric Tangradi has learned about the Penguins’ organization since he joined it in February 2009, it’s this: It’s hard to stick on the NHL roster. … Visit link

Minor league roundup: Injury problems find Veilleux again Source: Tribune-Review
Keven Veilleux, a second-round pick in the 2007 draft, is an intriguing prospect because he has a rare mix of hands and grit on a 6-foot-5 frame. … The rest is here

Pens enforcer MacIntyre not interested in changing Source: Tribune-Review
The debate about fighting in hockey intensified last week when Canadian hockey commentator Don Cherry called former enforcers Chris Nilan, Stu Grimson and Jim Thomson “hypocrites and turncoats” for coming out against it. … Read the rest here

RECAP: The Sizzle. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
Yeah. That awkward moment when no one at a blog has time to recap a west-coast Saturday night game. Sue us … The rest is here

Penguins vs. Oilers Scouting Report Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 2-0-0-4 Home: 0-0-0-0 Road: 2-0-0-4 WHEN: Oct. 9, 2011 – 9:00 pm … … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 10-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Shelly Anderson’s recap from last night’s game . … Go here to read the rest

Wild ride falls short for Flames in home opener (The Calgary Herald) Source: Yahoo Sports
After the laser-lights had been shut off, the flashy introductions concluded, with that initial blush of fervent belief and a rapturous welcome still reverberating around the building, they had to go and spoil all the fun by actually playing a game. … The rest is here

Winger Smyth shifts to centre (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Ryan Smyth was the substitute centre at Saturday’s Edmonton Oilers practice at Millennium Place in Sherwood Park because Eric Belanger was given the day off. … View post

NHL Atlantic Division Preview and Predictions Source: Bleacher Report
The NHL’s Atlantic Division has always been a division of rivalries and tough, gritty hockey. It is the only division in the NHL where all of its current members have won the Stanley Cup at least twice, and it has the shortest distances between teams in the NHL, with all five teams within 410 miles of each other. The Atlantic produces some of the most compelling hockey in the NHL year after year. … Read more


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Second-Period Onslaught Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins’ 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome Saturday night was a tale of three segments. Calgary was in control of the first period, taking a 1-0 lead into the dressing room. But the Penguins won this game … … See more here

Malkin’s health a question mark (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins earned a second straight victory to start the season, though they may have lost one of their superstars once again. Star center Evgeni Malkin barely played in the third period Saturday in Calgary against the Flames, prompting the Penguins to say he was… … Link

Two in row on road Source: Post Gazette
CALGARY, Alberta — Matt Cooke, the guy who ended last season with a 17-game suspension and has promised he is a changed man who no longer will finish his checks with hits to the head, missed some time in the second period of the Penguins game Saturday night after taking just such a hit from Calgary defenseman Cory Sarich. … The rest is here

Penguins outwork Flames to notch season’s second victory Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins earned a hard-fought, 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames but star center Evgeni Malkin might be questionable for Sunday night’s game against Edmonton. … Visit link

Staal returns to lineup after dehydration issues Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Jordan Staal played against the Calgary Flames on Saturday night despite leaving the season opener in Vancouver two nights earlier with dehydration issues. … View post

Saturday’s Three Stars: Kessel’s trick, Legwand’s 4-point night (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Phil Kessel, Toronto Maple Leafs Kessel notched four points and his first career hat trick as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday night, scoring once in every period to stake the Leafs to a 6-4 Continue reading … Read this article

Penguins down Flames 5-3 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins are showing their depth to start the season. Without captain Sidney Crosby in the lineup, the Penguins scored four goals in the second period to beat the Calgary Flames 5-3 on Saturday night … Excerpt from

Sorry second period sinks Flames in opener (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
CALGARY – Despite decent first and third periods, a second period collapse proved fatal for the Calgary Flames Saturday night as they lost their home opener, 5-3 to the Pittsburgh Penguins. … Continued here

Video: Cory Sarich hit on Matt Cooke: headshot or textbook? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
A night after Matt Cooke scored twice in his first game since March 20 after being suspended for the final 17 games of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ season, he was on the receiving end of this hit from Cory Sarich of Continue reading … Excerpt from

Penguins earn second road win to start season (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
CALGARY – The Pittsburgh Penguins are demonstrating their depth to start the NHL season. … View post

Endgame: Penguins 5, Flames 3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Western Canada trip cozy for three Penguins Source: Post Gazette
Penguins forward Craig Adams smiled when asked about a visit to his hometown. Not just because he enjoys the relatively rare times when he gets to play here, but also at the irony. … The rest is here

Flash forward: It’s already the end of the NHL season and time for the 2011-12 awards Source: Post Gazette
By the time NHL trophies are voted on in April, we won’t have to guess who will win the division races or which teams will be the top seeds in each conference. Or, for that matter, which club grossly underachieved and which players exceeded all expectations. … See more here

Video: Post-Game: Dan Bylsma (10/8/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Calgary Flames 5-3. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Matt Niskanen (10/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mat Niskanen talks to the media after defeating the Calgary Flames 5-3. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Jordan Staal (10/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media after defeating the Calgary Flames 5-3. … View video

Video: Post-Game: Tyler Kennedy (10/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy talks to the media after defeating the Calgary Flames 5-3. … To see video click here

THIRD PERIOD: Pens grab their F’n sac, lead 4-1 Source: The Pensblog
Pretty uneventful period, eh? Other than the 1st goal of the season by Derek's newfound man-crush, TK. … Read this article

SECOND PERIOD: Flames lead Pens, 1-0 Source: The Pensblog
Pens out of sync in the first stanza. Flames pretty damn aggressive defensively, Pens don't have room to breathe out there. Nifty play by Mark Giordano passing cross-ice to Curtis Glencross for the one-time past Flower to give the Flames the lead. … Continue reading here

Pens-Flames In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
FINAL SCORE: PITTSBURGH 5, CALGARY 3 0:00: That’ll do it. … More

FIRST PERIOD — Pens @ Flames Source: The Pensblog
As if there aren't enough arenas in Canada named after Scotiabank … … Visit link

Penguins at Flames – 10-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -From Penguins Web site writer Sam Kasan comes this amazing shot of the Saddledome Ice: From what we can hear on Root Sports, Phil Collins’ “In the Air” rocks the pregame ceremony: YkADj0TPrJA -The NHL’s Web site is working about as well as a Mike Yeo-era Penguins power play right now. So we’re kind … … Link

Video: Post Game Other Side – 10.08.11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins talk about defeating the Flames 5-3. … Click here to view video

Gameday 2 – Calgary Flames Source: The Pensblog
Calgary Flames (0-0-0) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (1-0-0) 10:00 pm/et TV: ROOT/CBC Scotiabank Saddledome Season Series: 0-0-0 Last Meeting: November 27, 2010 … See the rest here

Video: Net Mouth Malkin Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin gets a power play goal from the edge of the crease. … View video

Video: Malkin & Glencross Scrap Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin and Curtis Glencross have a go in Calgary. … Watch here

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PensHead Daily Links 10-08-2011

Saturday, October 8th, 2011

Malkin stepping up in Crosby’s absence (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
CALGARY – Evgeni Malkin looks ready, mentally and physically, to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins in Sidney Crosby’s absence. … Excerpt from

Video: Game-Day: Jordan Staal (10/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Calgary Flames. … Watch video here

Video: Game-Day: Zbynek Michalek (10/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Calgary Flames. … Watch here

Video: Game-Day: Dan Bylsma (10/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Calgary Flames. … Video here

Video: Game Day Report (10/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sam Kasan breaks down tonight’s game against the Calgary Flames. … View video here

Pittsburgh Penguins: The Top 8 Things To Watch Against the Calgary Flames Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins opened their 2011-2012 season with a 4-3 shootout victory over the Vancouver Canucks . Their next game is in Calgary against the Flames . … Go here to read the rest

Video: Scouting Report: Edmonton (10/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo gives us a preview of what to expect as the Penguins take on the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday to finish up the West Coast road trip. … See video here

Penguins Report: Game Day at Calgary Source: penguins.nhl.com
Scouting the Flames (9:38 AM). Last look at Vanouver victory (9:20 AM) … Link

Stat Packed Game Day Buzz & Notes: Pens look to continue dominance over Flames Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins (1-0-0) @ Calgary Flames (0-0-0) When: 10:00 p.m. … See more here

About the Flames – 10-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Flames. When and where: 10 p.m., EDT, Pengrowth Saddledome. … See the article here

Players ‘a little more cautious’ with headshot crackdown (The Vancouver Sun) Source: Yahoo Sports
While Don Cherry ranted on about the NHL’s headshot crackdown producing softer hockey – “players will not hit, guaranteed!” bellowed Grapes – the Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins went out and threw 57 documented bodychecks in their seasonopening game. … See more here

Superstar is centre of attention in Calgary (The Calgary Herald) Source: Yahoo Sports
H And Calgary Flames winger Alex Tanguay did not appear to be the least bit troubled by that sequence of events. If Sidney Crosby wants to resume his sterling career in the coming days, the coming weeks, the coming months – well, that’s just super. Really. … More

Flames fans heat up city businesses (The Calgary Herald) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hockey’s back, and that’s welcome news for city businesses keen to see the puck drop on a new Flames season tonight. … The rest is here

Fedun returns home one week after fracturing right femur (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Just one week after doctors pieced his fractured right femur back together, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Taylor Fedun was released from hospital. … See the rest here

LINK CITY: Civic Arena demo, jersey foul, Cy video… Source: The Pensblog
Staal didn't practice Friday in Calgary, but he should be in the lineup Saturday night. [ Trib ] Iginla is pulling for Crosby. … See more here

Bylsma: Staal should play tonight Source: Tribune-Review
Hockey teams have a colorful history of distorting the truth about injuries, but Penguins coach Dan Bylsma made it clear Friday that center Jordan Staal really did leave Thursday night’s season opener at Vancouver with cramps related to dehydration. … Read more

Iginla rooting for Crosby’s return, too Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby and Jarome Iginla rarely see each other because their teams meet just once a season and their cities are far apart. … View post

Penguins: Style points don’t count when it comes to power play Source: Post Gazette
There are style points, and then there are standings points. … Continue reading here

Staal expected to play vs. Flames Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Jordan Staal, who left a season-opening victory Thursday at Vancouver in the third period, did not practice Friday at the Scotiabank Saddledome. … Continued here

Empty Netter Assists – 10-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Penguins don’t care how pretty their goals are . -” Obviously, I won’t be scoring two goals every game .” – Matt Cooke (above). -Dan Bylsma speaks: 126825 -Steve Sulli … … Link

Adams Returns to His Roots Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins’ Friday practice at Scotiabank Saddledome was a special session for forward Craig Adams. That isn’t surprising considering Adams was raised in Calgary and even purchased season tickets at the Saddledome to see the … … See more here

No on-ice reunion for Sid and Iggy in Calgary (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
CALGARY – He’s not playing, but Sidney Crosby’s tour of Western Canada continues to remind him of his goal that won the gold medal for his country at the Vancouver Olympics. … Continue reading here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Will Keven Veilleux’s Injuries Affect Prospect’s Future? Source: Bleacher Report
Keven Veilleux was a second-round pick of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2007 NHL entry draft. After playing four seasons in the QMJHL , he joined the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins for the 2009-10 season. Although he wasn’t a top prospect, he got attention for his size (6’5”, 218 pounds) and his willingness to play a physical game while adding a scoring touch … Visit link

Penguins vs Canucks: Pittsburgh May Finally Have Answers on Power Play Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins ‘ power play unit has been god-awful for the better part of two straight seasons. … Continue reading here

Video: Off-Day: Dan Bylsma (10/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following practice at the Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. … View video

Video: Hockey Night in Vancouver (10/6/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins played the Vancouver Canucks in the first game of the 2011 season. PensTV was on hand to cover all the action. … To see video click here

Video: Penguins Insider (10/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sam Kasan interviews Penguins forward Craig Adams about growing up in Calgary, Alberta. … See this video

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PensHead Daily Links 10-02-2011

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011

Preseason Gameday 6 – Red Wings Source: The Pensblog
Detroit Red Wings Presented by Amway (3-3-1) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (5-0-0) 5:00 pm/et TV: PCNC Joe Louis Arena Preseason Series: 1-0-0 Last Meeting: September 21, 2011. Penguins won 3-2 What we said in our recap : Malkin was too good … See more here

Canucks push around Oilers in final pre-season game (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Exhibition games are for coaches to learn who can play and who cant, also an education for young players on what they can and cant get away with. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins tried to bank the puck off the boards on a play that would have worked wonderfully at the Centrium in Red Deer, but all it got the Edmonton Oilers rookie at Rogers Arena was a smack-down from Vancouver Canucks winger Victor Oreskovich Saturday night. … Link

Video: Pre-Game: Head Coach Dan Bylsma (10/2/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
H.C. Dan Bylsma before today’s matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. … View video here

Canucks look to treat tonight’s pre-season finale as a regular-season dress rehearsal (The Vancouver Sun) Source: Yahoo Sports
It’s still the pre-season, but the lineup the Vancouver Canucks dress tonight against the Edmonton Oilers figures to be the same one they will ice for Thursday night’s regular-season opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins. … More here

Penguins/Red Wings linesup – 10-02-11 Source: Empty Netters
Tonight’s lineups for the Penguins and Red Wings : Penguins Forwards – Pascal Dupuis, Mark Letestu, Jordan Staal, Richard Park, Chris Kunitz, James Neal, Matt Cooke, Steve Sullivan, Craig Adams (right), Arron Asham, Joe Vitale, Tyler Kennedy Defens … … Read the rest here

What do you expect from Jaromir Jagr this season for Flyers? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
“If he’s put in the right position he can still (be a force). He’s got a good shot … Read more here

Penguins vs Red Wings Game on PCNC Source: penguins.nhl.com
Today’s game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings will air live on PCNC at 5:00pm ET. … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 10-02-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Sidney Crosby (above) is not expected to play in the Penguins’ season opener Thursday . -” He’s all over the ice. He’s aggressive. … Continue reading here

Crosby, as expected, to be sidelined for start of season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins captain said on Saturday, what everyone expected, that he won’t be ready to play for the start of the season. I wouldnt expect it, no, Crosby said on his chances of playing. I dont think so. … Continue reading here

Pens’ Crosby to miss regular-season opener (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
DETROIT – Sidney Crosby is expected to miss the Pittsburgh Penguins’ season-opener next week because of a concussion sustained in January. … Continued here

Evgeni Malkin: ‘My motivation now is very good’ Source: Tribune-Review
“I hope people understand this is (a) new me,” Evgeni Malkin said. “I’ve changed my workouts because maybe I was lazy before … Link

Perry steers Ducks toward Cup run Source: Tribune-Review
Although Corey Perry has won a Stanley Cup, an MVP award and an NHL goal-scoring title in his short career, the Anaheim Ducks’ star forward remains hungry for more hardware. … Read more here

Ten burning questions on cusp of new NHL season Source: Tribune-Review
Leading the list of 10 league-wide questions is: Will head shots ever go away? … See more here

Crosby ruled out for Penguins’ season opener Source: Tribune-Review
The expected became official yesterday when Sidney Crosby admitted following practice that he will not be medically cleared to begin the season with the Penguins in Vancouver on Thursday. … See the article here

Must-Read Malkin Article Source: The Pensblog
Rob Rossi just absolutely brings it with this article on Evgeni Malkin . [ Trib ] ″I hope people understand this is (a) new me,″ Malkin said. … View post

Crosby not cleared for opener Source: Post Gazette
You can count the number of days until the season opener on one hand, and that’s not enough time for Penguins captain Sidney Crosby to be ready to play. … Read the rest here

MacArthur earns 3-game suspension Source: Post Gazette
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Clarke MacArthur was suspended for the rest of preseason and two regular-season games Saturday for hitting Detroit’s Justin Abdelkader in the head. … See more here

Evgeni Malkin finding his comfort zone Source: Post Gazette
Early in Penguins training camp, when it became obvious that the razzle was back in Evgeni Malkin’s dazzle, he was asked about his slick stickhandling. “I work every day with my hands,” he said. … See more here

Penguins 2011-2012 preview: A look inside the team Source: Post Gazette
The window doesn’t stay open for long. Free agents move on. … Read the rest here

Penguins 2011-2012 Preview: A look inside the team Source: Post Gazette
Post-Gazette hockey writer Dave Molinari breaks down the roster that will open the season Thursday night in Vancouver. … Read more

Five Key Questions for Penguins Source: Post Gazette
When will Sidney Crosby return, and how will the long layoff affect him? … View post

Penguins 2011-2012 Preview: Malkin newfound comfort zone bodes well Source: Post Gazette
Penguins 2011-2012 Preview — His much improved English has turned Evgeni Malkin into as commanding a presence off the ice as he has been on it in the preseason. It will be interesting to watch how it translates to the regular season that begins Thursday night in Vancouver vs … Read more

Legendary Larionov: Malkin "a guy people will like more and more." Source: Chipped Ice
I spent a few days this past week talking with many people for a feature on Penguins C Evgeni Malkin, who appears poised for a career-best season no small thing given he has twice posted 100-point seasons, won a scoring title and is a two-time runner-up for the NHLs MVP award. Of all the … More here

Video: Off-Day: Steve Sullivan (10/1/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Sullivan, who scored a goal in the Penguins win over Chicago last night, following today’s morning skate. … View video

Video: Off-Day: Brooks Orpik (10/1/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik following today’s morning skate in Detroit. … Click here to view video

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PensHead Daily Links 09-30-2011

Friday, September 30th, 2011

Canucks release veteran Todd Fedoruk (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
VANCOUVER – Veteran tough guy Todd Fedoruk has failed to land a job with the Vancouver Canucks … See more here

Preseason Gameday 5 – Blackhawks Source: The Pensblog
Chicago Blackhawks (2-2-1) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins(4-0-0) 8:30 pm/et TV: NHL Network United Center Preseason Series: 1-0-0 Last Meeting: September 22, 2011. Penguins won 4-1 [Preseason] What we said in our recap : Not much to say about the game except that the Pens won, 4-1, and Jordan Staal scored two goals in the same game … Read more

Penguins vs. Blackhawks: What To Watch for as Regular Season Nears Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins will skate against the Chicago Blackhawks in their second meeting of the preseason Friday night at the United Center. For those remaining few on the training camp bubble, Friday’s game represents one of their last opportunities to put on a good show for the coaching staff. The Penguins beat Chicago 4-1 last week in Pittsburgh, scoring four goals in the final frame … More here

Rivers makes $2.6 million arena payment Source: Tribune-Review
Rivers Casino today handed over the second of its two annual installments to help pay for the CONSOL Energy Center, a casino spokesman announced. … Read the rest here

Pens Final Two Preseason Games on TV Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
NHL Network will pick up the live Chicago telecast of tonights preseason game between the Penguins and Blackhawks at 8:30 p.m. PCNC will televise the Penguins preseason finale against Detroit on Sunday afternoon at 5 p.m. … Continued here

Tonight’s Penguins-Blackhawks Preseason Game to be Broadcast on NHL Network at 8:30 PM Source: penguins.nhl.com
NHL Network will pick up the live Chicago telecast of tonight’s preseason game between the Penguins and Blackhawks at 8:30 p.m. PCNC will televise the Penguins’ preseason finale against Detroit on Sunday afternoon at 5 p.m. wi… … Visit link

Five moderately creepy, somewhat inaccurate NHL plush dolls (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Bleacher Creatures are “toys that inspire love for sports teams and players” among young fans. We appreciate the clarification, because we were under the assumption this was just Patrick Kane’s latest way to end up in your bed at the Continue reading … See more here

Tonight’s lineups – 09-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
Tonight’s lineups for the Penguins and Blackhawks . (PG+) Penguins Forwards – Pascal Dupuis (right), Mark Letestu, Jordan Staal, James Neal, Matt Cooke, Steve Sullivan, Craig Adams, Steve MacIntyre, Arron Asham, Joe Vitale, Tyler Kennedy, Evgeni Mal … … The rest is here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Demolition of Civic Arena Sad but Necessary Source: Bleacher Report
Thelegal opposition to the demolition of the Civic Arena ran out of chances and time recently. Much like a condemned prisoner, the historical home of the Pittsburgh Penguins has now begun its death march. … Continue reading here

MacIntyre on Ivanans – 09-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
_U3Z92SdG8c During the 2010-11 season opener between the rival Oilers and Flames, Flames enforcer Raitis Ivanans, a mountain of a man at 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds, tangled with an even bigger man in former Oilers forward Steve MacIntyre (6-foot-5, 250 pounds), currently of the Penguins. As you can see, Ivanvans didn’t make out very well in the exchange … See the rest here

Video: Game-Day: Dan Bylsma (9/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before tonight’s exhibition game against the Chicago Blackhawks. … See video here

Video: Game-Day: Zbynek Michalek (9/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to reporters before tonight’s exhibition game against the Chicago Blackhawks. … View video here

Video: Penguins Insider (9/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks. … Video here

Video: Game-Day: Steve Sullivan (9/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Sullivan talks to reporters before tonight’s exhibition game against the Chicago Blackhawks. … See this video

Friday’s Daily Five: On PITT, Taking Page out of Bills Playbook, Sean Lee & Eric Tangradi Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
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Penguins – Blackhawks Game Day Buzz Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins (4-0-0) @ Chicago Blackhawks (2-2-1) When: 8:30 p.m. | Where: United Center TV: NHL Network (Local Blackouts May Apply) | Radio: 105.9 X Referees: Frederick LEcuyer (17), Stephen Walkom (24) LINESMEN: Darren Gibbs (66), Bryan Pancich (94) Game Day Buzz *The Penguins enter tonights game at Chicago as one of two NHL teams … Excerpt from

“Free Game for Kids” Makes Lasting Memories for Families Source: penguins.nhl.com
Never before has CONSOL Energy Center hosted such an energetic and enthusiastic crowd as they did during the Pittsburgh Penguins’ pre-season match up against the Minnesota Wild on September 24th. For the promotion known as “Free Game f… … Go here to read the rest

Detroit owner Ilitch: Bettman promised move to Eastern Conference (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Now that the Winter Classic in Philadelphia has been formally announced, the new worst-kept secret in the NHL is that the Detroit Red Wings will be moving to the Eastern Conference (or whatever it’ll become) in next season’s realignment. Red Continue reading … See more here

Alex Radulov’s Twitter trade request adds to KHL coach drama (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
About six months ago, I wrote a post arguing that Alexander Radulov’s NHL return may be a lot sooner than people may be expecting. … More here

Penguins’ Exclusive Radio Station,
Now Known as ‘Penguins Radio 24/7’
Returns on Monday, October 3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ exclusive radio station, now known as “Penguins Radio 24/7,” returns on Monday, Oct. 3 at 9 a.m. as the Pens prepare for the start of the 2011-12 NHL regular season. It will be presented by NSS Life… … More here

Penguins Report: (Preseason) Game Day at Chicago Source: penguins.nhl.com
Orpik skated before Pens practice (9:41 AM) Full rosters for tonight’s game vs. … More here

Empty Netter Assists – 09-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Steve Sullivan is tiny . -The Civic Arena comes tumbling down . -Dan Bylsma speaks: 125402 -Sidney Crosby speaks: 125398 -Crosby will be heading to Western Canada … Read more

Video: ADM Coach’s Convention (9/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
CONSOL Energy Center played host to the ADM National Coach’s Convention that took place over the past weekend. … Video here

LINK CITY: Crosby concussion, jersey burning… Source: The Pensblog
This couple from Lower Burrell bought tickets for the Pens/Kings game thinking it was going to be at CONSOL . Mistake. … More here

SEASON PREVIEW: The Southeast Division Source: The Pensblog
All week long we've been taking a look at the different divisions in the NHL. We're finally into the Eastern Conference. Today we look at what will be the last season of the Southeast Division as we know it … See the rest here

Iginla hits the ice for solo skate (The Calgary Herald) Source: Yahoo Sports
Fans’ fears calmed a bit as captain could still be ready for the season opener … Excerpt from

Senators are still in rebuilding mode Source: Tribune-Review
Not much is expected of the Senators as the rebuilding process that began in February with the trade of several key veterans continues. … Continued here

NHL players, researchers look at helmets Source: Tribune-Review
For all the league has done to crack down on hits to the head, Colorado Avalanche forward Peter Mueller doesn’t think that’s going to cut back on concussions that much. … More

Pens top pick Morrow might stick with team Source: Tribune-Review
Training-camp sensation Joe Morrow seemingly has only a slim chance to be with the Penguins when the regular season opens at Vancouver on Thursday. … The rest is here

Penguins’ Crosby likely to make opening trip Source: Tribune-Review
The team’s captain is not cleared for contact let alone to play in games, but he also won’t be traveling for mere moral support. … Continued here

2011-12 Pittsburgh Penguins Preview with Team Outlook Source: Bleacher Report
How is Sidney Crosby ’s head? That’s what this season really comes down to for the Penguins … Link

Bubble boys face anxious wait as Flames ponder cuts (The Calgary Herald) Source: Yahoo Sports
Calgary wraps up pre-season with 4-2 victory over Phoenix Coyotes … Visit link

Sharks feast on Canucks’ minnows (The Vancouver Sun) Source: Yahoo Sports
Vancouver ices another Lite roster to try and resolve a few personnel questions. … Read more here

Moss scores twice as Flames beat Coyotes (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
CALGARY – David Moss is showing how dangerous he can be when he’s healthy. … See the article here

Pitt routs No. 16 South Florida in spectacular fashion on prime time Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 44 – South Florida 17 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ray Graham ran so hard against South Florida, even LeBron James noticed. The NBA superstar took to Twitter to praise the Pittsburgh running back, who torched the 16th-ranked Bulls for 226 yards and two scores in a 44-17 victory … More

Tiny Sullivan looming large in 5-on-5 and power play for Penguins Source: Post Gazette
Steve Sullivan, at 5 feet 8, 161 pounds, is not the biggest man in the NHL. Or on his team. Or his line … Read the rest here

Banana thrower remorseful; police say it’s not hate crime Source: Post Gazette
The lawyer for a man who threw a banana at a black NHL player said Thursday his client deeply regrets what he did and had no idea his actions could be seen as racist. Lawyer Faisal Joseph said Chris Moorhouse was caught up in the drama of a tense game featuring his favorite hockey team and threw the banana at the Philadelphia Flyers’ Wayne Simmonds in hopes of preventing the winning goal. … Read more

In 7 Days… Source: The Pensblog
Wooo so late on this: … Read more

Time To Pop My Pensblog Cherry Source: The Pensblog
What's up everyone, Tony here. Really looking forward to contributing to the machine that is The Pensblog . Before I get started, allow me to express my gratitude to Derek, Adam and Rick. … More

Jobber of the Week: "That Guy." Source: The Pensblog
Every Thursday, we will be taking time to reflect on the past week and hand out the Jobber of the Week award. It is named in honor of Jake Wheatley, since he is a jobber. … Read this article

NHL players, researchers take hard look at helmets (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
DENVER – The custom-fitted helmet that Colorado Avalanche forward Peter Mueller will wear this season provides peace of mind as much as added protection. … Excerpt from

Pittsburgh Penguins Roster at 32: As Season Nears, Who Gets Cut? Source: Bleacher Report
Wednesday morning, the Penguins announced a second round of training camp cuts, bringing their current roster to 32 players. The Penguins’ team site broke the story … See the article here

Iginla returns to the ice to test back (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
CALGARY – Flames captain Jarome Iginla skated Thursday for the first time since back spasms sent him off the ice on the first day of training camp. … The rest is here

Video: Backstage Pass: Internal Media Day (9/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV takes you behind the scenes of media day as Penguins players get head shots taken and sit down for interviews. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 09-27-2011

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

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

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

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

Puck Headlines: Calling out Doughty; NHL in Kansas City (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. The Chive has a collection of images from Paul Bissonnette’s yfrog Continue reading … See the rest here

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 09-25-2011

Sunday, September 25th, 2011

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Rinkotology Is Open for Business Source: The Pensblog
Rinko 2011 is open for business. Should be the best game yet, and we finally have our own dedicated website for it. … Read more here

Video: Town Hall: David Morehouse (9/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins President/CEO David Morehouse speaks at the annual Town Hall Meeting at the CONSOL Energy Center. … See this video

Video: Town Hall: Ray Shero (9/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager Ray Shero speaks at the annual Town Hall Meeting at the CONSOL Energy Center. … Watch video here

Video: Town Hall: Dan Bylsma (9/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Head Coach Dan Bylsma speaks at the annual Town Hall Meeting at the CONSOL Energy Center. … Click here to view video

Video: Town Hall Highlights (9/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Highlights from the Player Question & Answer session of the 2011 Town Hall Meeting at the CONSOL Energy Center. … To see video click here

Crosby plays in controlled scrimmage for Pens (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Sidney Crosby participated in a controlled scrimmage on Sunday as the Pittsburgh Penguins star continues his comeback from concussion-like symptoms that have kept him off the ice since January. … Read more

Penguins’ Crosby offers upbeat update Source: Post Gazette
After participating in what he called a “really controlled” scrimmage at Consol Energy Center today, Penguins captain Sidney Crosby offered an upbeat – though not detailed – update on where he stands as he continues to work his way back from a concussion. … More here

Crosby Status Quo Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins center Sidney Crosby’s recovery from a concussion, which was suffered in early January, is still status quo – essentially he continues to practice with his teammates and take part in drills, but still hasn’t had any … … Continue reading here

Video: Training Camp: Sidney Crosby (9/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media following practice at the CONSOL Energy Center. … Watch video here

Video: Training Camp: Dan Bylsma (9/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following practice at the CONSOL Energy Center. … Click here to view video

Video: Crosby Participates in Scrimmage (9/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby participates in a controlled scrimmage during practice at the CONSOL Energy Center. … Watch here

RECAP: Power Surge. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
Minnesota was basically playing an AHL lineup, but whatever. The Pens took the game over midway through the second period and started scoring powerplay goals. Malkin put the NHL on notice again with a scary performance, and Joe Morrow is really good. Penguins may not lose a game all season. … The rest is here

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Penguins Report: Training Camp 9/25/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Group 1 and Group 2 rosters (9:41 AM). 11:00 AM: And they’re off! The scrimmage opens with Craig, Crosby and N. Johnson against MacIntyre, Park and McDonald … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 09-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Our recap from yesterday’s game . … Visit link

NHL pre-season Capsules (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Evgeni Malkin had a goal and two assists, and the Pittsburgh Penguins scored four power-play goals in a 4-1 pre-season win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. … Link

PITT, PENN STATE & WEST VIRGINIA ROUNDUP Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Notre Dame 15 – Pittsburgh 12 Low Octane Panthers: The Panthers for the second straight week were unable to close out a winnable game and head into Big East Play, 2-2 and on a two game losing streak. Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees Rees rebounded from a horrible start to lead the Irish to a … More

With Fleury, Johnson ahead of him in goal, Thiessen has no upward mobility Source: Post Gazette
Minnesota threw 17 pucks at Brad Thiessen Saturday, and he stopped all but one. Doesn’t matter. It will not change anything if he rejects every one of the dozens of shots he will face in practice today, either … Continue reading here

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Extra Special Source: penguins.nhl.com
To say that the Penguins’ special teams play was the reason the club pulled out a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild at CONSOL Energy Center Saturday afternoon in the “Free Game for Kids” is like saying Mario Lemieux is the grea… … Link

Video: Free Game For Kids (9/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Thousands of kids descend upon the CONSOL Energy Center to watch the Pittsburgh Penguins play the Minnesota Wild in the Free Game for Kids. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Joe Morrow (9/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Morrow talks to the media following today’s game against the Minnesota Wild. … View video

Video: Post-Game: Eric Tangradi (9/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi talks to the media following today’s game against the Minnesota Wild. … View video here

Video: Jr. Reporter: Behind the scenes (9/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Trib Total Media Jr. Reporter Eva Dorr takes you behind the scenes of her day at the Penguins Free Game for Kids. … View video

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PensHead Daily Links 09-23-2011

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

Q&A: Joseph Morrow Source: penguins.nhl.com
What did you think of your first NHL game? It was a lot of fun for me, getting into a game like that, my first NHL game. It was really exciting to play in front of that many people too and have my family in the stands … Link

Puck Daddy 2011-12 Season Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It’s going to be another year of blockbusters and huge flops in the NHL. Which teams blew out their budgets for big name stars and gigantic special effects to score Michael Bay-levels of box office gold? … Continue reading here

Appeals court refuses to stop demolition of Igloo Source: Tribune-Review
A two-judge federal appeals panel today denied Preservation Pittsburgh’s request for an emergency injunction to stop the exterior demolition of the Igloo that is scheduled to start at 6 a.m. Monday. … Continued here

Roster spot chances diminishing for Jason Williams Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Forward Jason Williams missed practice today and will not be available to play tomorrow afternoon vs the Minnesota Wild due to a lower body injury. Every practice and game he misses, diminishes the chances of Williams earning a final roster spot. … Link

Preseason Fan Guide vs. Minnesota Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will face off against the Minnesota Wild in their final home pre-season game of the year on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at CONSOL Energy Center! Here are some tips for fans who plan to attend the game: The Pittsburgh Pen… … See the rest here

Guerin on Modano – 09-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
Former North Stars/Stars/Red Wings forward Mike Modano announced his retirement Wednesday. First among all American-born players with 561 goals and 1,374 points, Modano was a face of what was best extended era for United States hockey from the mid 1990s through the early 2000s. Along with the likes of Tony Amonte, Doug Weight, Brian Leetch and others, Modano helped establis … … Visit link

Video: Penguins Insider (9/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears sits down with Joe Morrow about his experience so far during training camp. … Click here to view video

Video: Training Camp: Matt Niskanen (9/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Niskanen talks to reporters following practice at Southpointe. … To see video click here

Video: Training Camp: Dan Bylsma (9/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following practice at Southpointe. … To see video click here

Video: Training Camp: Scott Harrington (9/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Scott Harrington talks to reporters following practice at Southpointe. … Watch video here

Video: Training Camp: Brian Strait (9/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brian Strait talks to reporters following practice at Southpointe. … To see video click here

Crosby back on the ice after scheduled day off on Thursday Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is taking part in today’s practice session at Southpointe that began around 10:00 a.m. Crosby had a scheduled day off on Thursday and as expected is back on the ice today. Crosby has had no setbacks through six days of camp and looks ready go through a full skate. … More here

Penguins Report: Training Camp 9/23/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:47 AM: A picture is worth a couple hundred words… Neal and Letestu laughing at practice. Dupuis is not amused … See the article here

Pens re-assign Sill, Lerg and Veilleux to Wilkes Barre Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins reduced their training camp roster by three, the team announced this morning. Forwards Bryan Lerg, Zach Sill and Keven Veilleux have each been re-assigned to the teams top minor-league affiliate, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Reduce Training Camp Roster by Three Players Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins reduced their training camp roster by three, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … See the rest here

Penguins demote three – 09-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have demoted forwards Bryan Lerg, Zach Sill and Keven Veilleux to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. All three appeared in last night’s 4-1 win against the Blackhawks at Consol Energy Center … Visit link

LINK CITY: Bananas, CONSOL ads… Source: The Pensblog
Despicable act in London, Ontario, Thursday night. While Wayne Simmonds was taking his turn in a shootout, a fan threw a banana peel on the ice. Here's a quick rundown of all the information pertaining to the incident. Turns out the “fan” actually threw another banana peel earlier in the game, but it didn't reach the ice. EJ Hradek and Dan Rosen both picked the Pens to take the Eastern Conference this year. And they both say Crosby is close to returning. [ Video ] ALSO: New ads at CONSOL , a Dustin Jeffrey sign.. … More here

RECAP: Preseason hockey. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
Not much to say about the game except that the Pens won, 4-1, and Jordan Staal scored two goals in the same game. Cooke scored a goal. Kennedy scored a goal. The first two periods of this game rivaled a Rush concert as the most uneventful occurrence in the history of CONSOL Energy Center. Then shit started happening. Some quick thoughts.. … See the rest here


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