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PensHead Daily Links 01-24-2012

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Puck Previews: Louis Vuitton goalie mask; Turris back in Glendale; Malkin vs. Blues (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Back by popular demand, here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. … Read the rest here

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By the Numbers: Evgeni Malkin Source: penguins.nhl.com
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PensHead Daily Links 12-05-2011

Monday, December 5th, 2011

Pens-Bruins In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
6:30 PM: Tonight the Pens have a tall task in front of them: be the first team since Oct. 29 to hand the red-hot Boston Bruins a regulation loss.The defending Stanley Cup champion Bruins have been unstoppable for quite some time, going 13-0… … Read more

Puck Previews: Markov out 4-6 weeks; media vs. Brian Burke (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 more here

Rookie Leblanc set for Bell Centre debut (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
MONTREAL – For Louis Leblanc, stepping onto the Bell Centre ice as a member of the Montreal Canadiens will be an exciting new experience. … View post

Gameday 28 – Bruins Source: The Pensblog
Boston Bruins (16-7-1) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (16-7-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, NESN Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA The defending Stanley Cup champions roll into Pittsburgh for their first meeting with the Penguins this season. The Bruins are as hot as it gets right now … View post

Can Jets beat Bruins to make it 3 straight? (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
WINNIPEG – Claude Noel knows his Winnipeg Jets will have a hard time making it three back-to-back wins when they meet the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. … View post

‘Concussion brothers’ Sidney Crosby, Patrice Bergeron face off (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Boston Bruins visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night (preview) sitting three points out of the Eastern Conference lead with three games in-hand. They’re 9-0-1 in their last 10 games; the Penguins are 5-1-1 since Sidney Crosby graced the Continue reading … More here

Bruins at Penguins – 12-05-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Word: -Greetings on an unseasonably warm day in early December. It’s 60 degrees, cloudy and humid … Read this article

Tickets on Sale Today for Pens Alumni ‘Skate With The Greats’ Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins fans will have the chance to skate with popular Pens alumni Mark Recchi, Bryan Trottier, Jay Caufield, Troy Loney and others at “Skate With The Greats” Monday, Dec. 19 from 5-7 p.m. at Penguins Pond at SouthSide Works. … Follow this link

Game Day Buzz: Bruins have re-emerged as team to beat in Eastern Conference Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Boston Bruins (16-7-1, 33 pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (16-7-4, 36 pts) When: 7:08 p.m. | Where: Consol Energy Center Referees: Dean Morton (36); Kevin Pollock (33) Linesmen Derek Amell (75); Jean Morin (97) Game Day Buzz Tonight marks a tremendous matchup between the top two teams in the Eastern Conference between the Pittsburgh Penguins and … The rest is here

Twenty Years Later- Penguins 8 Sharks 0 – 12-05-11 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 … … More

Letang, Michalek concussed, Picard recalled, Engelland day to day – 12-05-11 Source: Empty Netters
Just when you want to get comfortable with the Penguins’ blue line… Head coach Dan Bylsma revealed defensemen Kris Letang (right) and Zbynek Michalek were officially diagnosed with concussions today . Both players are out of the lineup indefinitely … See the rest here

What the NHL will lose in four-conference realignment (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL Board of Governors are meeting in lovely Pebble Beach this week so that traveling hockey writers can consume copious amounts of In-N-Out burgers and the NHL can figure out realignment for the 2012-13 season. As we discussed over Continue reading … Read more

STATS: Unreal turnaround for Matt Niskanen Source: The Pensblog
In the off-season we were already counting Matt Niskanen out of the Penguins lineup. We started calling him Matt Riskanen . And jesus were we wrong. … Read this article

Video: Game-Day: Sidney Crosby (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Boston Bruins. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Boston Bruins. … See video here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Boston Bruins. … Video here

Video: Game-Day: Paul Martin (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Boston Bruins. … Video here

Video: Game-Day: Jordan Staal (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the Boston Bruins. … View video

Pens’ Letang, Michalek diagnosed with concussions Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma confirmed this morning that defensemen Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek have both been diagnosed with concussions. Both were injured on Nov … Read the rest here

Latest Injury Buzz: Not cautious enough from the start, Letang now diagnosed with a concussion Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Latest Injury Buzz Following Saturday’s game vs the Carolina Hurricanes, head coach Dan Bylsma said that Zbynek Michalek and Kris Letang both passed their baseline concussion tests. Now the team has a different tune regarding both players … Follow this link

Fantasy Hockey: Fleischmann rules, Boyle’s a dud, sell Neal (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. At Continue reading … See more here

5 Things to know about the Bruins: 12.5 Source: The Pensblog
Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. Read more for the breakdown… … Read more

Kris Letang placed on IR Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
According to the Penguins, defenseman Kris Letang has been placed on injured reserve. … Excerpt from

Penguins recall Picard; 3 sit out morning skate Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins — who held their morning skate without defensemen Kris Letang, Zbynek Michalek and Deryk Engelland — have recalled defenseman Alexander Picard from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … The rest is here

Morning Skate Buzz: Pens not at full strength for tilt with Bruins; Picard back up; Engelland out Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Skate Buzz The Pittsburgh Penguins will not be at full strength tonight against the Boston Bruins in a matchup of arguably the top two Cup contenders in the Eastern Conference. Pittsburgh remains hit with injuries on the backend as Deryk Engelland is the latest to be on the shelf. … See more here

Penguins Recall Defenseman Picard from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defenseman Alexandre Picard from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Picard, 26, will be appearing in… … See the article here

What We Learned: Squashing an Alex Ovechkin steroid accusation (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend’s events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team. Feel free to complain about Continue reading … Read more here

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Boston Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens lines (10:38 AM). Picard recalled; Letang on IR (10:20 AM). 11:25 AM: To clarify since some have asked on Twitter: Letang is placed on IR retroactive to the date of his injury (Nov. … View post

Fan Guide vs. Boston Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will battle the Boston Bruins on Monday, December 5 at CONSOL Energy Center. … Excerpt from

Pittsburgh Penguins: Sidney Crosby-Alex Ovechkin Rivalry Losing Appeal Fast Source: Bleacher Report
Hype has a shelf life. The NHL ‘s marketing club can sell fans on the idea of a Sidney Crosby -Alex Ovechkin rivalry to a point, and since 2005, they’ve taken every measure to do so … Continue reading here

About the Bruins – 12-05-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Bruins. When and where: 7 p.m … See more here

Some stuff Source: The Pensblog
-John Steigerwald emerged from his lair to accuse Alex Ovechkin of using performance-enhancing drugs. [ Observer-Reporter ] In the five-plus years are doing this blog, this has to be the first time we've linked to the Observer-Reporter. … Read this article

Matt Cooke interview Source: The Pensblog
Sportsnet's Christine Simpson did an interview with Matt Cooke about his changed ways. The interview is 19:32 long … View post

Important decisions are upcoming for NHL Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL’s board of governors will meet this week in swanky Pebble Beach, Calif., and make decisions that will reshape the league’s future. … See the article here

Penguins prefer status quo on NHL alignment Source: Tribune-Review
David Morehouse, the Penguins’ president and representative on the board of governors, said the current six-division alignment is fine by him. … The rest is here

Engelland exceeds expectations for Pens Source: Tribune-Review
Deryk Engelland, once viewed as a feared physical presence but only marginal talent, continues to thrive and has made believers out of many in the Penguins organization. … See the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-05-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” Right now, they’re the team to beat, not us .” – Arron Asham on the Bruins. – It s a good thing for us right now, with where we re at right now with our team to give us one of the b … … Read the rest here

Streaking Bruins will be a good measuring stick Source: Post Gazette
Seems like almost every time the Penguins are preparing to play a game these days, a coach or player — or both — suggests that facing them will provide a good “measuring stick” for his club. Makes sense. The Penguins have hovered near the top of the league standings in recent years, won a Stanley Cup in 2009 and employ some of the game’s most gifted individuals. … Link

NHL Roundup: League meets to consider changes Source: Post Gazette
The NHL’s board of governors will meet today and Tuesday in Pebble Beach, Calif., to make decisions that will reshape the league’s future. At the top of the list: Realigning the 30-team league for the 2012-13 season. … Go here to read the rest

NHL: Pens have yet to decide whether to engage in contract talks with James Neal during the season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
LATEST ON JAMES NEAL: $5 Million a year player? GM Ray Shero has spoken with agent Pat Morris of Newport Sports in the past couple weeks, regarding the contract status of winger James Neal, a league source confirms. … See the rest here

NHL realignment easy in theory, tough to execute (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It’s East vs. West as the NHL general managers head to California and discuss the issue of re-jigging the league conferences. … More

Penguins vs. Bruins Scouting Report Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 16-7-4-36 Home: 8-1-2-18 Road: 8-6-2-18 WHEN: Dec. 5, 2011 – 7:00… … See the article here

Video: Mike Lange’s Journal (12/05/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Veteran broadcaster Mike Lange talks about Marc-Andre Fleury’s first game with the Penguins against the L.A. Kings on 10/10/03. … Watch video here

Video: DSG Plays of the Week (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Take a look at the Top 5 plays from last week. Presented by Dicks Sporting Goods. … To see video click 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 05-23-2011

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

0′ Canada: Stanley Cup finalists from Canada since 1991 (Associated Content) Source: Yahoo Sports
The New York Islanders won four consecutive Stanley Cups from 1980-1983. They were the only blemish on the Canadian dominance that transpired from 1976-1990. … Excerpt from

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 6, North Stars 4 – 05-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. … Visit link

What We Learned: 3-0 leads shows difference between favorites (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. … Excerpt from

Penguins Promote David Peart To Senior Vice President of Sales & Service Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have promoted David Peart to Senior Vice President of Sales and Service, it was announced today by David Morehouse, the team’s CEO and President. In his new role, Peart, 48, will oversee the Penguins’ o… … See the article here

Sharks powerless to slow Canucks Source: Tribune-Review
With the sharp-passing Sedin twins, plenty of players with big shots and a gold-medal winning goalie, the Vancouver Canucks are tough enough to beat. That task becomes nearly impossible when they have two extra skaters on the ice. … Continued here

Bruins focus on focus Source: Tribune-Review
The Boston Bruins know they must concentrate on every shift. They have to focus even harder right after Tampa Bay scores. … The rest is here

Scant evidence remains of the Civic Arena’s long-time tenants Source: Tribune-Review
The arena, once home to the Penguins hockey team, has been closed to the public since August. The city-county Sports & Exhibition Authority, which owns the building, has made cosmetic changes, but the structure appears intact. … See the rest here

Potential Civic Arena developer has ‘truly special proposal’ Source: Tribune-Review
A group that preservationists tout as a potential developer of the shuttered Civic Arena hasn’t visited Pittsburgh, hasn’t seen the inside of the building and hasn’t talked with any city officials about it. … Excerpt from

Empty Netter Assists – 05-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Happy 70th birthday to former Penguins forward Bryan Hextall, Jr (right). … Read more

NHL Notebook: Downie is day to day after hit on Saturday Source: Post Gazette
The referee believed Steve Downie embellished his fall after a hit into the boards by Bruins winger Nathan Horton late in the second period Saturday, calling the Tampa Bay winger for diving. But the resulting injury from Downie hitting his head on the glass — and on the ice — was serious enough for him to miss the rest of the game in Tampa and leave his status going forward uncertain. … See the rest here

Unexpected Reunion Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share The hockey world is a small one. So while Brandon Saad and Vince Trocheck never actually played on the same team while growing up playing hockey in the Pittsburgh developmental system, they did know of e… … See the rest here

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PensHead Daily Links 05-02-2011

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

Controversial Comments? Rashard Mendenhall speaks favorably of Osama Bin Laden, questions ppl celebrating his death Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Sports has taken a back seat today to the historic moment for the United States last night, when President Barack Obama announced that Navy Seals killed terrorist Osama Bin Laden, the architect of the 9/11 Attacks and several other terrorist attacks around the world. … See the rest here

Talbot might be emerging as a priority but Pens have yet to reach out to his camp Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Source: 3 years not being ruled out for Talbot The Penguins are just in the “preliminary stages” of formulating a plan to attack their large group of free agents, holding brief discussions over the weekend, but some buzz coming out of Penguin circles is that Max Talbot, the youngest of the Penguins group of unrestricted … See more here

Puck Headlines: Boucher starts Game 2; snowing Jimmy Howard (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. No word if this was Jack Skille's “Oh (my god we … Continue reading → … More here

AHL Playoff Gameday – Round Two, Game Three – Checkers Source: The Pensblog
Time Warner Cable Arena – 7:00 PM NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain Series tied 1-1. Team Notes: F Nick Petersen missed game 2 due a death in the family. … See the article here

NHL Free Agency: 5 Players the Pittsburgh Penguins Should Pursue Source: Bleacher Report
After a season full of adversity, the Penguins have nothing left to do now but wait for the draft and July 1st, which is free agency day. … More here

Empty Netter Assists – 05-02-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins – I went through Pittsburgh to Minnesota, Minnesota to Amsterdam, Amsterdam to Prague, Prague to here. Some solid layovers. Tough road to get here … Read more here

Penguins Promote Travis Williams To Chief Operating Officer Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have promoted Travis Williams to Chief Operating Officer, it was announced today by David Morehouse, the team’s CEO and President. In his new role, Williams, 40, will oversee finance, legal affairs, technolog… … Read more

Neal Makes Mark in World Championships Debut Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins forward James Neal wasted no time in making his mark for Team Canada, helping them to a 9-1 victory over France on Sunday in 2011 IIHF World Championship preliminary action in Kosice, Slovakia. Neal notched an assist, earned a plus-3 r… … See the article here

What We Learned: Are Sharks simply better than the Red Wings? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team. Feel free to complain about … Continue reading → … See more here

Pens Disappointed with Early Exit, But Excited For Next Season’s Possibilities Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Looking back, the Penguins’ 2010-11 campaign was certainly an interesting ride. But while the going got bumpy at times, the team never once strayed from their path and learned just how much they’re ca… … More here

Remembering Garnet ‘Ace’ Bailey and Mark Bavis – 05-02-11 Source: Empty Netters
Countless lives were impacted by what happened Sept. 11, 2001. Two of those happened to be tied to our world of hockey. … Read this article

Osama, Vinny Lecavalier’s dick move Source: The Pensblog
Not sure which news is more interesting, so we flipped a coin. Hockey won. As Japers' Rink and others have pointed out, anyone notice Vinny's choice of celebration for his OT winner Sunday night? … Excerpt from

Free-agent Penguins make pitch to stay Source: Tribune-Review
Forward Max Talbot was the last player to depart the ice at Consol Energy Center following the Game 7 loss. … Continued here

Sharks and Lightning take 2-0 series leads Source: Post Gazette
The defensemen are scoring, the high-scoring forwards are working in the defensive zone, and Antti Niemi played the same way he did when he knocked San Jose out of the playoffs a year ago. That all added up to a 2-1 victory against the Detroit Red Wings for the Sharks and a 2-0 series lead in this Western Conference best-of-seven semifinal series. … More here

NHL Notebook: Lightning duo misses Game 2 Source: Post Gazette
Tampa Bay Lightning left winger Simon Gagne and defenseman Pavel Kubina were ruled out for Game 2 Sunday night against the Washington Capitals. Defenseman Randy Jones and center Blair Jones were slated to play for Tampa Bay for the first time this postseason … Continued here

Cook: Shero has problems to solve Source: Post Gazette
Maybe it’s just as well the Penguins were bounced out of the Stanley Cup playoffs in the first round last week. General manager Ray Shero was able to turn his attention immediately to the construction of next season’s roster. He’s going to need every second. … See the article here

Bin Laden Is Dead Source: The Pensblog
Hmmm so that wasn't a typo. Go America … Read the rest here

Sedins not producing but say they will not react like it’s 2007 (The Province) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here it is, four years later, and it still always comes back to Sami Pahlsson. … Read the rest here

Neal’s wild rides to Worlds and season thoughts from readers. Source: Chipped Ice
Just finished watching as the Lightning goes up, 2-0, on the top-seeded Capitals in Round 2, and Im wondering how that start of that series is making Penguins fans feel? Speaking of Penguins fans, an update on LW James Neal, with a stick tap to the Canadian Press: Neal scored and was a plus-3 for Canada in … More here

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PensHead Daily Links 03-23-2011

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

Time without Sid revealing for Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Once the Pittsburgh Penguins realized Sidney Crosby's concussion layoff would be an extended one, no doubt they began to worry about where they might finish in the Eastern Conference race. … Continued here

What the loss of Matt Cooke means for the Penguins Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
By Tim Benz We can debate the length of Matt Cookes suspension. Is it appropriate or too long? We can argue over whether or not the Penguins should keep Cooke after the season. … Follow this link

Pens Ready for Battle on Broad Street Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share A Pittsburgh Penguins versus Philadelphia Flyers game is always a heated contest, and playing such games in March elevates the intensity even more. … See more here

Jerry Micco’s sports chat transcript: 03.23.2011 Source: Post Gazette
Q.: would you keep Matt Cooke if you were the Penguins owner? … Read more here

AHL Gameday 69 – Albany Devils Source: The Pensblog
7:05 PM Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain Tonight's game will be played regardless of the weather conditions in Wilkes-Barre. However, if anyone with tickets for the game feels uncomfortable traveling, the Pens will exchange the tickets for any remaining home game except for April 2 (which is already sold out), or any first-round home playoff game. The WB/S Pens are 7-0 against Albany this season … Continued here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Looking Back, Moving Forward Source: Bleacher Report
We have all had a few days now to read the mindless drivel from many anti-Penguin corespondents, see the insults of low life trollers who have nothing better to do most likely because their parents grounded them, and argue with ignorant bloggers, haters, murderers, or even worse, Flyers fans…all about the Matt Cooke situation. … See the rest here

Video: Injury Update: Eric Tangradi (3/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi talks about his progress recovering from a concussion he suffered earlier this season. … View video

Video: Injury Update: Brooks Orpik (3/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks about his progress recovering from a broken finger. … Video here

Video: Off-Day: Coach Bylsma (3/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to the media following the team’s morning practice at Southpointe. … Video here

Video: Off-Day: Alex Kovalev (3/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alex Kovalev talks to the media following the team’s morning practice at Southpointe. … View video here

Video: Off-Day: Jordan Staal (3/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media following the team’s morning practice at Southpointe. … View video here

Video: Off-Day: Pascal Dupuis (3/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to the media following the team’s morning practice at Southpointe. … To see video click here

Video: Off-Day: Max Talbot (3/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot talks to the media following the team’s morning practice at Southpointe. … See video here

Video: Off-Day: Ben Lovejoy (3/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy talks to the media following the team’s morning practice at Southpointe. … Watch video here

Video: Injury Update: Mike Comrie (3/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Comrie talks about his progress recovering from hip surgery he had earlier this season. … See video here

Post-Practice Notes: Orpik’s return close but no timetable yet Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Practice Notes — Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik participated fully in today’s practice and he’s been cleared by doctors. Orpik will travel with the team to Philadelphia but an actual timetable for his return to the lineup has yet to be established … Continue reading here

Pens looking to “even” out both power play units Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins head into Thursday’s pivotal matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers with the 23rd ranked power play unit in the National Hockey League at 15.9%. Against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday, head coach Dan Bylsma took Alex Kovalev off the first unit and it appears things will remain status quo for Thursday night. Kovalev … See more here

Twenty Years Later – Blackhawks 7, Penguins 5 – 03-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history … Read this article

Sidney Crosby Progresses: Days Are Looking Brighter for Fans, Penguins Captain Source: Bleacher Report
Frustrating times have doomed the city of Pittsburgh as Penguins fans anxiously await the return of the steadily improving Sidney Crosby , but no one has been as frustrated as the Pens captain himself. Any athlete can attest to the itching feeling of watching your team while you sit on the bench. It’s especially worse if the team isn’t performing well. … Read the rest here

Twenty Years Later – Peter Taglianetti – 03-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment, with a highly unimaginative name, which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. … Link

Orpik, Tangradi resume practice with Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Defenseman Brooks Orpik, who has missed he past 11 games, resumed practicing with Penguins teammates today at Southpointe Iceoplex. … The rest is here

Orpik, Tangradi practice with Penguins Source: Post Gazette
Defenseman Brooks Orpik and left winger Eric Tangradi returned to practice with the Penguins today at Southpointe. … The rest is here

Crosby continues daily on-ice workout routine, skating in 9 a.m. hour this morning Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Latest Updates on Orpik, Crosby, Letestu Another morning, another positive step in Sidney Crosby’s recovery from a concussion. … Follow this link

Penguins Report: 3/23/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik and Eric Tangradi are participating in full practice with the team (10:56 AM). Pens lines (11:15 AM). … More

The Morning Skate: 3/23 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. The PensBlog has been nice enough to let me share the Morning Skate with you . You can follow us on Twitter @RLDhockey ! The Morning After: Yesterday’s scores: Bruins 4, Devils 1 Rangers 1, Panthers 0 Hurricanes 4, Senators 3 Capitals 5, Flyers 4 (SO) Sabres 2, Canadiens 0 Islanders 5, Lightning 2 Predators 3, Oilers 1 Maple Leafs 3, Wild 0 Avalanche 5, Blue Jackets 4 (SO) Coyotes 2, Blues 1 Predictions record: 4-6 My 3 stars of the night: 1 … See the rest here

Matt Cooke Elbow: Should the Pittsburgh Penguins Trade the Suspended Winger? Source: Bleacher Report
In the wake of Matt Cooke ‘s long suspension, rumors have sprung up that Penguins owner Mario Lemieux and team president David Morehouse have decided that Matt Cooke needs to be traded. Furthermore, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that GM Ray Shero disagrees with this sentiment and is adamant about keeping the headline-grabbing forward. So who’s right? I obviously defer to Lemieux on most things hockey related, but I think I’m going to side with the GM on this one. It’s pretty obvious (at least to me) that this suspension has more to do with Lemieux criticizing the NHL publicly than it does with proving a point about headshots. … More here

Empty Netter Assists – 03-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Former Penguins forward Pete Laframboise passed away . He was 61 … Go here to read the rest

LINK CITY: DGB, Charlie on Raw, 24/7 Emmy city Source: The Pensblog
We are way behind on this, but apparently Matt Cooke has been suspended. … Link

HBO’s ’24/7′ series scores Emmy nods Source: Tribune-Review
The “24/7″ series received seven Sports Emmy nominations. Three belong to “Penguins-Capitals: Road to the Winter Classic.” … See more here

Penguins’ Asham will not change game after concussion Source: Post Gazette
Arron Asham has played in 685 games since breaking into the NHL with Montreal in 1998-99. Never has managed to do it 82 times in a single season, though, which isn’t a surprise. … Go here to read the rest

Oilers sing a hurtin’ tune in Nashville (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
And the hurtin continues. The Edmonton Oilers, guests at the Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, stretched their losing streak to seven games as they fell 3-1 to the Nashville Predators. … Go here to read the rest

Ask Jordan Staal A Question, Win Stephen S’s Artwork Source: The Pensblog
Good stuff from Sean Conboy over at Pitt Magazine. He is doing an interview with Jordan Staal and he is taking submissions for questions … Read more here

Civic Arena loses again: Pittsburgh planning commission rejects historic designation Source: Post Gazette
The noose is tightening around the Civic Arena. … Link

Matt Cooke’s Hit: Where Does the NHL Go From Here? Source: Bleacher Report
By now, we have all seen the Matt Cooke hit on New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh. The NHL responded by handing out a minimum 14-game suspension (10 regular season games followed by up to seven games in the first round of the playoffs) to Cooke for what is widely regarded as one of the ugliest hits in all of hockey: The head shot. Cooke intentionally caught McDonagh in the head with an elbow … Visit link

Matt Cooke: Where Does The NHL Go From Here? Source: Bleacher Report
By now we have all seen the Matt Cooke hit on New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh. The NHL responded by handing out a minimum 14-game suspension (10 regular season games followed by up to seven games in the first round of the playoffs) to Cooke for what is widely regarded as one of the ugliest hits in all of hockey—the head shot. … Link

Western Conference race ‘is insane’ — Predators head coach (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
The swings are so hard to take that even a weathered NHL head coach like Barry Trotz has had trouble watching the Western Conference playoff race. And his team is right in the thick of it … Visit link

American Idol: When Ryan Kesler was growing up he was one of Mike Modano’s biggest fans (The Vancouver Sun) Source: Yahoo Sports
He grew up only a half-hour drive from Joe Louis Arena, but as a kid Ryan Kesler could never call himself a Detroit Red Wings fan. … Visit link

Listen As A Habs Fan Loses His Mind Over A Blown Call Source: The Pensblog
This is tremendous. It is a recording of a Hab's fan losing his mind after a blown call in a Pens/Habs game back in '09. … Read more here

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PensHead Daily Links 03-11-2011

Friday, March 11th, 2011

Brandon DeFazio signs with WB/S Source: The Pensblog
According to the beat reporter for Clarkson hockey, Clarkson University product Brandon DeFazio is rumored to be headed to Wilkes-Barre very soon. … Read more

AHL Gameday 64 – Abbotsford Heat Source: The Pensblog
10:00 PM Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain Featured link: Citizens Voice > > Thiessen, Craig head home to play Abbotsford Last meeting between these two teams: LEADING SCORER TOP PROSPECT Brett Sterling Robert Bortuzzo (20+21) 41 Pts. … Excerpt from

NFLPA files to decertify; League says union wasn’t committed to negotiating Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The NFLPA is taking it to the courts as the NFL declined to open up their books for the last 10 years and show financial documents that the NFLPA was seeking to agree to another extension or new CBA agreement. The NFLPA has officially decertified and has announced their new status as a professional trade … More here

@pghpenguins: And the reason for visit to @PghZoo, Talbot meets “Max” the tiger, named after him! (right) – – http://twitpic.com/48jz5j

What the Penguins Are Saying About the 200th Straight Sellout Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Saturday the Penguins will hit a remarkable milestone against the Montreal Canadiens as they are set to sellout for the 200th straight game. The streak, which includes regular season and playoffs, began Feb. 14, 2007 against Chicago. … Excerpt from

@pghpenguins: Speaking of #Pens, here's Max Talbot meeting “Fleury,” a penguin at the @PghZoo – http://twitpic.com/48jrhs

Video: Off-Day: Dan Bylsma (3/11/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Friday’s practice. … View video

Pens Buzz: Staal, Martin off top power play unit; Kovalev to work the point vs Habs Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Asham very close to being cleared for practice Can Arron Asham work his way back into the top-12? The 32 year old winger has been free of post-concussion symptoms for over a week now and is expected to be cleared to practice with his teammates, following the weekend … View post

@pghpenguins: Just a group of Penguins hanging out at the @PghZoo! #Pens – http://twitpic.com/48ix6h

Penguins to Play Before 200th Straight Home Sellout Saturday vs. Montreal at CONSOL Energy Center Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will play before their 200th straight home sellout when they host the Montreal Canadiens Saturday at 2 p.m. … Continued here

Video: Off-Day: Zbynek Michalek (3/11/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to reporters following Friday’s practice. … To see video click here

Video: Off-Day: Kris Letang (3/11/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to reporters following Friday’s practice. … See this video

Video: Off-Day: Craig Adams (3/11/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams talks to reporters following Friday’s practice. … See this video

The Morning Skate: 3/11 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. … Excerpt from

Penguins Report: 3/11/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:03 AM: All the normal Pens are at practice. No changes from recent days to the group. … See more here

David Morehouse on Hits to the Head Source: The Pensblog
The Globe and Mail has an interesting article on headshots that includes some quotes from Penguins' President & CEO David Morehouse: “We’ve been on both sides of devastating and controversial hits to the head, and we believe that they should be eliminated from the game, period.” Of course, these comments are just going to increase the number of people yelling “MATT COOKE KILLS PEOPLE AND YOU ONLY CARE ABOUT CROSBY!!!!!!!!!!!!” Morehousecontinues, however: “If we’re going to have supplementary discipline it can’t just be a punitive tool, it has to be a legislative tool. And I think we really have to take a hard look at it and try to make sure that teams are held accountable for the behaviour of their players, and that’s us included” No one's going to pay any attention to the “that's us included” line, of course. … Follow this link

Empty Netter Assists – 03-11-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” If we re going to have supplementary discipline it can t just be a punitive tool, it has to be a legislative tool. … View post

Video: Max Talbot Translates for Marc-Andre Fleury Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot translates Marc-Andre Fleury’s comments following a 5-2 victory over Toronto on 10/10/09 … View video

LINK CITY: Elmo, Dale Hunter, other stuff Source: The Pensblog
Phil V. found these videos of a tornado not even bothering to spread the cheeks of a hardware store: You want a dirty partition hit? Jesus sdlknafdgal Amy S. … Link

Montreal police investigate Chara’s hit Source: Tribune-Review
Montreal police started a criminal investigation Thursday into the on-ice hit by Boston’s Zdeno Chara that left the Canadiens’ Max Pacioretty with a severe concussion and cracked vertebra. … Read more here

Kunitz makes impact with physical play Source: Tribune-Review
Chris Kunitz recorded five hits Tuesday, four of them in a first period that saw him announce his return in punishing fashion. … Read more here

Penguins prospect Thiessen makes major impression Source: Post Gazette
At one point last month, when injuries among forwards reached an unusually high level, the Penguins had recalled the top seven scorers from their Wilkes-Barre/Scranton minor league team. A few remain on the NHL roster. … Excerpt from

Penguins Notebook: Players praises Bylsma’s new contract Source: Post Gazette
Marc-Andre Fleury could hold a grudge. … Visit link

Coaching staff looks to find the best fit for Kovalev on the power play Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Power Play Alignment With a day off on Wednesday and two full practices before back-to-back games this weekend, the power play is a major point of focus for the Penguins coaching staff this week. The Penguins who went 0-for-6 on the power play against the Buffalo Sabres Tuesday night, have a need for Alex Kovalev … View post

The French Connection Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share La connexion franaise – the French connection. That’s what four players in the Penguins locker room have. And while they’ve all adjusted to American culture at different times a… … Link

Fight Night: Boulerice, Walker, Sill Source: The Pensblog
At least when the team is losing, they'll throw down and attempt to win at something: Zach Sill ends lives. … See more here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Preview: Episode 22 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears and Katie O’Malley host. … See video here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-03-2011

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

@pghpenguins: With the Super Bowl this Sunday, #Pens Malkin wears a Steelers cap during a TV interview – http://twitpic.com/3w816r


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A Complementary Pair Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joining a new team is never easy. It’s tough entering another National Hockey League organization, trying to adjust to a brand-new atmosphere, brand-new teammates and a whole different style of play while bringing your best game to the ice every night … Go here to read the rest

Crosby to Long-Term IR Source: The Pensblog
Per @CapGeek on Twitter, Sidney Crosby has been placed on the long-term injured reserve today. It should be noted that his ” LTIR placement is strictly a cap move, and not an indication of the severity of his injury.” They needed room to call up Eric Tangradi. … The rest is here

Fantasy Hockey: Eyes on Langenbrunner, Stalock; Flames heat up (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Being in the fantasy hockey biz, I love how non-fantasy people – professional hockey analysts – try, but fail… … See the rest here

Letang’s Strong Play has Earned Norris Consideration Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang blames the media for the buzz surrounding his Norris Trophy candidacy. “I try to not think about it, but you guys are always reminding me about where I stand,” a smiling Letang told NHL.com earlier this week. … See more here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Success Despite Injuries Points to Major Turnaround Source: Bleacher Report
The rest of the NHL should take note of what is brewing in western Pennsylvania because the Pittsburgh Penguins are finding their steam without the help of superstars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, a seemingly nightmarish situation for a team that depends highly on their skill centers. The rest of the Pens, however, would have none of it and are riding a four-game winning streak without the services of Crosby and Malkin and, as of recent, Mark Letestu who is being evaluated with a lower-body injury. To call the Pens depleted would be a severe understatement, but a lack of Crosby and Malkin in the lineup has been anything but a problem … Continued here

Vulcans quarterback Josh Portis selected to play in NFLPA Game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
CALIFORNIA (Feb. 3) Former California University of Pennsylvania quarterback Josh Portis (Woodland Hills, Calif./William H. … The rest is here

Video: Penguin Craig Adams’ crazy water bottle holder-in-1 shot (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Craig Adams of the Pittsburgh Penguins is a Harvard alumnus, so we can only assume his shot from Wednesday… … Visit link

Red-hot Flames back in the playoff race (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Coincidence or not, Calgary has been on a roll – and having fun – since the resignation of GM Darryl Sutter. … View post

Petersen, 2 More Up From Wheeling Source: The Pensblog
Due to the parent re-calls of forwards Dustin Jeffrey and Eric Tangradi, Wheeling's stand-out forwards Nick Petersen and Ben Street have been called up to WB/S. Goaltender Patrick Killeen was also promoted again, as a precaution to Brad Thiessen's injury recovery … Read more here

Puck Headlines: King Henrik meets Bieber; Ray Emery to the Ducks? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in… … More

Penguins Greatest Games 2 DVD Preorder, Now With List of Games Source: The Pensblog
Thanks to @DustinJohnson Twitter for bringing this to our attention. The Pens Greatest Games Volume Two DVD is set to come out and Amazon.com has it available for pre-order on their website … See the rest here


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Video: Fleury Flakes Cereal Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury releases his own cereal, Fleury Flakes, available at Giant Eagle. … Video here

@pghpenguins: #Pens Johnson interviews with Steve Mears for Inside Penguins Hockey, which airs Sat at 10:30 a.m. on FSN – http://twitpic.com/3w6adr

Penguins’ Malkin to return vs. Buffalo (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Penguins injured center Evgeni Malkin will return Friday, when Pittsburgh meets the Buffalo Sabres. … Continue reading here

Penguins Support Womansplace Shelters
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The Pittsburgh Penguins and Verizon Wireless will join forces to support Womansplace shelters when the team hosts its fourth annual cell phone drive on Friday, February 4 prior to the Penguins vs. Sabres game. Every fan who donates a used cell … … Read this article

Penguins coach Bylsma: Malkin to return as Letestu awaits surgery Source: Tribune-Review
Center Evgeni Malkin is expected to return from a five-game absence to play Friday night against the Buffalo Sabres at Consol Energy Center. Malkin last played Jan. 18 because of a sinus infection, though he has practiced since Monday. … Link

Thursday’s Practice Buzz: Pouncey won’t practice today; tomorrow is viewed as cutoff Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
— Ben Roethlisberger laughed off the karaoke bar video on TMZ.com. A patron taped Roethlisberger singing “Piano Man” on stage with some of his offensive linemen … See the article here

Marc-Andre Fleury Has His Own Cereal Source: The Pensblog
Ever wanted to look at the face of an All-Star, Stanley Cup-winning goaltender first thing in the morning? Well now you can! FLEURY FLAKES is a frosted corn flakes cereal packaged in a 14 oz. limited edition collector’s box (pictured above) … See more here

Malkin returning; Letestu out 4 to 6 weeks Source: Post Gazette
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin is expected to return to the lineup Friday night against Buffalo, but center Mark Letestu is facing arthroscopic knee surgery for a meniscus injury and is expected to be out four to six weeks, coach Dan Bylsma said today after practice at Consol Energy Center … Read more

Twenty Years Later – Bruins 6, Penguins 3 – 02-03-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. … View post

Pens Buzz: Malkin to return to lineup; Letestu out 4-6 weeks Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Some news on the Pens front this afternoon: — Forward Evgeni Malkin, as expected, will make his return to the lineup tomorrow night at home against the Buffalo Sabres. Malkin is expected to center Chris Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis. — Meanwhile, forward Mark Letestu is out for up to 4-6 weeks due to a knee … See more here

Listen To Puck Daddy Radio for fightin’ goalie fun (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It's a Thursday edition of Puck Daddy Radio, and we're chatting about the following and much more:… … View post

Tomlin has no problems with players enjoying themselves at night early in the week Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Ben Roethlisberger and teammates Max Starks and Willie Colon have made their way on TMZ after the three hung out at Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar on Tuesday night. TMZ has video of Ben having a good time and signing karaoke (Billy Joel) at 1:15 a.m. and drinking rum and diet coke for most of the … See more here

Player Media Appearances: 2/3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Check today’s media appearances by Penguins administration and players 12:40pm – Ray Shero on FAN 590 (Sirius Channel 97) 1:10pm – Brent Johnson NHL Live! 1:35pm – Kris Letang on Puck Daddy Radio (The Score, Sirius 98) 3:25pm – Dan By… … More

Tomlin talks Maurkice Pouncey who may practice today Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
A few notes from Mike Tomlin’s Thursday media session– Tomlin said center Maurkice Pouncey “is on a running clock at this point to get healthy.” Tomlin said that Pouncey may or may not practice today. The goal has been for Pouncey to get some light work in on Thursday and practice Friday. Tomlin said that … Read more here

@pghpenguins: #Pens Jordan Staal gives Marc-Andre Fleury a spray during a shootout drill – http://twitpic.com/3w53p0

Letestu out four to six weeks; Malkin returning tomorrow – 02-03-11 Source: Empty Netters
Some good news and bad news out of Penguins practice today . First the bad news. Forward Mark Letestu (right) will be sidelined four to six weeks due to a knee injury which will require surgery … See the rest here

A brief history of Penguins and goaltender fights – 02-03-11 Source: Empty Netters
While there are hardly concrete records on goaltender fights, Penguins broadcaster Bob Grove is pretty much the authority on all things related to the Penguins and statistics. With the help of an associate, Grove was able to come up with an unofficial list of 10 “official” goaltender fights in Penguins history … Continued here

Video: Off-Day: Evgeni Malkin (2/3/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin after this morning’s practice at CONSOL Energy Center. … Watch here

Video: Off-Day: Eric Tangradi (2/3/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi after this morning’s practice at CONSOL Energy Center. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Max Talbot (2/3/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot after this morning’s practice at CONSOL Energy Center. … See video here

Video: Off-Day: Alex Goligoski (2/3/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alex Goligoski after this morning’s practice at CONSOL Energy Center. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Coach Bylsma (2/3/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma after this morning’s practice at CONSOL Energy Center. … To see video click here

Video: Let’s Play! Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Obama urges our youth to play hockey for health and happiness. … Click here to view video

WB/S Seeking a "Power Play Specialist" Source: The Pensblog
A reader, who wants to be referred to anonymously, recently sent this in to us: If true, it looks like assistant GM Jason Botterill is looking to load up with one more legitimate scorer for the AHL Calder Cup playoff run. Here's a look at the AHL's top power play goal leaders: Finally, a glance at the AHL's power play assists leaders: With the trade deadline looming, it won't be too long until we found out the truth. There are a lot of players on that list that would be considered “untouchable”, however there a few possibilities … Follow this link

Crosby Is Good Source: The Pensblog
One of the best ways to realize exactly what Sidney Crosby has accomplished this year is to look at the NHL scoring leaders: Sidney Crosby, despite playing 11 fewer games than Steven Stamkos, is only two points behind him in scoring. He's still second in goals, seven behind Stamkos and five ahead of Daniel Sedin. Is it just us, or does this situation remind anyone else of Mario Lemieux in 1993? … Follow this link

Penguins Report: 2/3/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:57 AM: At CONSOL Energy Center as the Pens have an 11 a.m. practice scheduled. Wednesday, Brent Johnson did his best Muhammad Ali impression and clocked Islanders Rick DiPietro … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 02-03-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins n0G3Jft1KXQ -Shelly Anderson’s recap from last night’s game . -”Oh, no, the shutout doesn’t really matter.” – Brent Johnson on getting kick out of the game for fighing New York’s Rick DiPietro. That cost Johnson an individual shutout … Read more here

We believe Rick DiPietro had a similar reaction – 02-03-11 Source: Empty Netters
Brooks Orpik’s face pretty much describes Brent Johnson’s TKO of Rick DiPietro perfectly: … Read more here

RECAP: Johnny Law. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
The last time the Pens saw Rick DiPietro, he was jumping up and down after stopping Sidney Crosby's points streak. The Pens hadn't forgotten about it. So when DiPietro threw a cheap shot at Matt Cooke, that was the impetus that Brent Johnson needed to cool DiPietro's ass down. It was the left cross of justice. Maybe one of our favorite moments in the last couple of years. And this moment is probably a good complement to our post earlier in the week talking about not watching a game if you get burnt out. But this kind of thing teaches you never to leave a game early … Read this article

The Morning Skate: 2/3 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. The PensBlog has been nice enough to let me share the Morning Skate with you . You can follow us on Twitter @RLDhockey ! Enjoy! The Morning After: Yesterday’s scores: Red Wings 7, Senators 5 Penguins 3, Islanders 0 Canadiens 3, Panthers 2 Canucks 6, Coyotes 0 Kings 3, Oilers 1 Sharks 4, Ducks 3 Predictions record: 4-2 My 3 stars of the night: 1. … Read more

Civic Arena discussions Source: The Pensblog
Guy in the yellow jacket commanding respect. The PG has a nice little read today about what's going on with the fate of the Civic Arena … Read more


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Franzen shoots down the Senators (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
Johan Franzen and the Detroit Red Wings saw to it that the agony of the Ottawa Senators continued unabated on Wednesday night. … Continued here

Staal not suspended for punching Rangers’ Prust Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL has ruled that C Jordan Staal will not be suspended despite receiving a match penalty and subsequent ejection after punching the Rangers’ Brandon Prust Tuesday. … See the article here

Penguins, Johnson knock out Islanders Source: Tribune-Review
Brent Johnson made 20 saves and leveled Rick DiPietro in a rare goalie fight as the Penguins beat the Islanders, 3-0. … See more here

Penguins Notebook: NHL revokes Staal’s suspension Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins did not officially know that center Jordan Staal would be in their lineup Wednesday night against the New York Islanders until early afternoon, when the NHL decided not to uphold a one-game suspension. They did not expect Staal to be punished beyond the major penalty and match penalty he received a night earlier for punching Brandon Prust of the New York Rangers. … Excerpt from

Wednesday’s Three Stars: Johan Franzen scores 5 goal vs. Ottawa (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Johan Franzen, Detroit Red Wings The Red Wings scored seven goals against the Ottawa Senators . … Excerpt from

Johnson, Penguins knock out Islanders, 3-0 Source: Post Gazette
Penguins backup goaltender Brent Johnson stopped all 20 New York Islanders shots he faced Wednesday night at Consol Energy Center, but he didn’t get the shutout in a 3-0 win. “Oh, no, the shutout doesn’t really matter,” Johnson said. Johnson stopped all 20 Islanders shots, but willingly and gladly gave up what would have been his second shutout this season and 15th of his career. … Go here to read the rest

Fate of Civic Arena debated Source: Post Gazette
To those who want to see it saved, the Civic Arena is an engineering marvel, an irreplaceable icon and a testament to Pittsburgh know-how. … Read this article

Post-Game: Defensive play has Penguins on verge of catching Flyers for conference lead Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Victory highlighted by Johnson leveling DiPietro with one punch — The Pittsburgh Penguins continued their winning ways without captain Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Tyler Kennedy (8), Chris Kunitz (18) and Max Talbot (6, EN) all scored and Brent Johnson made 20 saves to record a team shutout with Marc Andre Fleury as the Penguins … Go here to read the rest

Penguins shut out Islanders again 3-0 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Brent Johnson figured a chance at a knockout was much rarer than a shot at a shutout. … Continued here

Penguins shut out Isles again 3-0 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Brent Johnson figured a chance at a knockout was much rarer than a shot at a shutout. So he took it … Read more here

Aftermath: Penguins 3, Islanders 0 Source: penguins.nhl.com
ANALYSIS The wounded Penguins continue to surge despite working with a depleted lineup. … See the rest here

Max-imum Reward Source: penguins.nhl.com
It wasn’t just a monkey on Maxime Talbot’s back – more like a baby gorilla. … Read the rest here

Penguins shut out Islanders, 3-0 Source: Post Gazette
he Penguins won their fourth game in a row, shutting out the New York Islanders, 3-0, tonight at Consol Energy Center. … More

Johnson’s Knockout Night Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins are a tough team. There are more than a few players who can go toe-to-toe with anyone in the league, including several defenseman and a few forwards … See more here

Goalie Fight Video: Brent Johnson’s 1-punch KO of Rick DiPietro (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Johan Franzen had five goals for the Red Wings on Wednesday night. It was going to take something spectacular,… … Visit link

Down goes DiPietro, Pens win 3-0 [ UPDATED ] Source: The Pensblog
UPDATED our boy CurtO in the stands: DiPietro is a dickhole. Beej stood up for Cooke at the end of the game and knocked out DiPietro with a left. Watching Beej destroy DiPietro felt like winning a playoff series. … Follow this link

@pghpenguins: The biggest hockey stick you'll ever see is at CONSOL Energy Center #Pens – http://twitpic.com/3vxrxg

@pghpenguins: #Pens Eric Tangradi back in the lineup for Pittsburgh after being recalled this morning – http://twitpic.com/3vxcbk

Penguins Encourage Fans To Bring "Terrible Towels" To Friday’s Game vs. Buffalo at CONSOL Energy Center Source: penguins.nhl.com
With excitement over the Super Bowl reaching a fever pitch, the Pittsburgh Penguins are encouraging their fans to bring “Terrible Towels” to Friday’s game between the Penguins and Buffalo Sabres at CONSOL Energy Center. ; “We’re huge supporters of the Steelers and we all believe they’re going to bring that seventh Super Bowl trophy back to the City of Champions,” said David Morehouse, CEO and President of the Penguins. … More

‘To Raleigh with the Pens’ Airs Thursday on FSN Source: penguins.nhl.com
Everyone here in Pittsburgh knows how dedicated Penguins fans are to their favorite team, but this year the rest of North America found out just “how” dedicated they actually are. Earlier this year, the NHL asked fans to vote for t… … Read this article

Adam’s Journey has added a photo to the pool: 2011 NHL Skills Competition – RBC Center – Raleigh, NC 01/29/2011.

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Kris Letang waits for the starting gun

Video: Post-Game: Dan Bylsma (2/2/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to the media following the team’s victory over the New York Islanders. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Max Talbot (2/2/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot talks to the media following the team’s victory over the New York Islanders. … See video here

Video: Post-Game: Brent Johnson (2/2/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brent Johnson talks to the media following the team’s victory over the New York Islanders. … View video

Video: DiPietro and Johnson Scrap Source: penguins.nhl.com
The New York Islanders’ Rick DiPietro and Pittsburgh Penguins’ Brent Johnson scrap. … See video here

Video: A Hole In One! Source: penguins.nhl.com
The puck deflects off Rick DiPietro’s stick and rolls on the top of the net for a hole in one. … See video here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-29-2011

Saturday, January 29th, 2011

@pghpenguins: #Pens Kris Letang signing autographs on the All-Star Game red carpet (Getty Images) – http://twitpic.com/3undv4

@pghpenguins: #Pens Fleury shows off the Terrible Towel on the All-Star Game red carpet – http://twitpic.com/3umzv1

Players set for NHL skills competition (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL released its list of competitors scheduled for the all-star skills competition on Saturday night (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m.) in Raleigh, N.C. … The rest is here

AHL Gameday 48 – Binghamton Senators Source: The Pensblog
7:05 PM Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHL Live 102.3 The Mountain NHL Skills Competition is on. Check out Chirps from Center Ice for a full preview. LEADING SCORER TOP PROSPECT Dustin Jeffrey Eric Tangradi (17+28) 45 Pts. … The rest is here

@pghpenguins: Marc-Andre Fleury signs hockey cards before the SuperSkills red carpet #Pens – http://twitpic.com/3umpi0

NHL SuperSkills Competition Night Source: The Pensblog
7:00PM RBC Center TV: Versus/CBC/RDS SuperSkills format, scoring and rules from NHL.com Skills competition line-up from NHL.com Letang will be in the fastest skater competition and the skills challenge relay. Go Letang. Go Fleury. … See more here

Puck Daddy’s predictions for 2011 NHL SuperSkills competitions (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The competitors for the 2011 NHL SuperSkills competitions have been announced, with the order of their… … Read this article

Hartford prepares for outdoor hockey festival (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press … Read more

Video: Marc Andre Fleury on the Red Carpet Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kevin Weeks and Jeremy Roenick to have a quick dance off before the NHL Skills Competition … View video here

Penguins CEO favors NHL ban on hits to the head Source: Post Gazette
RALEIGH, N.C. — Penguins president and CEO David Morehouse today advocated a ban on all hits to the head in the NHL after concussions were one of the topics discussed during a league board of governors meeting. … Read this article

NHL Rumors Saturday: Flyers, Gonchar, Rangers, Higgins/Pens Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
NHL RUMOR SATURDAY Flyers looking to Add: The Philadelphia Flyers lead the Eastern Conference with 71 points and arguably have the most depth in the National Hockey League. Philadelphia ranks 1st in the league in goals per game at 3.46 and are tied for a league-high with 8 players scoring 10 or more … Read more here

Skill competition chat – 01-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Just a reminder that we’ll be hosting a live chat tonight for the All-Star skill competition tonight beginning around 7 p.m. Click here to join the fun . ( Photo: Peter Diana/Post-Gazette ) … Continued here

@pghpenguins: Goalie Fleury after Saturday's practice at RBC Center. More at #Pens Report http://bit.ly/eGnmmf – http://twitpic.com/3uk0wd

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 3, Capitals 2 – 01-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. … Continued here

Penguins Report: All-Star Weekend Part II Source: penguins.nhl.com
12:34 PM: By far the best moment from the All-Star fan fest so far is Steve Mears interviewing the legendary Ronald McDonald. … Read more here

Goalie Ward picked No. 1 in NHL All-Star draft (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Eric Staal of the host Carolina Hurricanes quickly picked goalie Cam Ward — his teammate — first overall for Team Staal in the NHL All-Star game. … Link

‘Canes’ Ward selected 1st overall Source: Tribune-Review
Nicklas Lidstrom’s first pick in the inaugural NHL All-Star fantasy draft was his only bad one choosing the wrong side of a flipped puck with the No. 1 selection on the line. … Continue reading here

Source: Crosby cleared for off-ice workouts Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins star center Sidney Crosby has been cleared to resume light, off-ice workouts, a source within the organization said Friday. … Follow this link

NHL taking proactive approach to concussions Source: Post Gazette
RALEIGH, N.C. — Last month, before Penguins center Sidney Crosby sustained the concussion that forced him out of the All-Star Game festivities this weekend, the NHL’s leading medical expert on that type of brain injury wondered if the league is doing enough. … Read this article

PIHL Outdoor Charity Series Concludes On a Unique Note Source: penguins.nhl.com
Despite the outdoor hockey fever that has descended over Pittsburgh during the last few years, the final game of the PIHL Outdoor Classic was unique. Because although one or both of the high school teams in each of the series’ preceding three matches had participated in the event before, Friday night marked the first outdoor hockey experience for both Upper St … Continue reading here

Players Skate for a Cure in Snowy South Park Source: penguins.nhl.com
Cheered on by a strong student section – as Peters Township is less than five miles from the South Park Rink – the Indians topped Pine Richland by a score of 6-0 on Friday. The first game of the evening’s PIHL Outdoor Charity Series doubleheader benefitted the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer foundation, and many players had pink tape wrapped around their sticks to mark the occasion. … View post

Penguins Notebook: Fleury, Letang to be opponents in All-Star Game Source: Post Gazette
RALEIGH, N.C. — For a couple of days, Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury and defenseman Kris Letang relaxed on a Florida beach, getting a little color on their faces and thinking ahead to the All-Star Game. Now, for a weekend anyway, they will be opponents … Visit link

Crosby gets approval for light work Source: Post Gazette
RALEIGH, N.C. — The usually quiet NHL All-Star break has produced some good news for Penguins fans. Center and captain Sidney Crosby, out since Jan. … Read more

Video: PIHL Outdoor Classic (1/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Peters Township topped Pine-Richland in the 2011 PIHL Charity Outdoor Winter Classic on Friday night at South Park Ice Rink. … View video

Video: PIHL Outdoor Game In-Depth Coverage (1/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Peters Township and Pine-Richland face off in an outdoor game at South Park benefiting several charities. … Watch video here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Welcome back Sidney Crosby (above). To working out at least . -Marc-Andre Fleury and Kris Letang won’t be hanging out too much on Sunday … More here

Hurricanes G Ward goes No. 1 in NHL All-Star draft (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By IRA PODELL AP Hockey Writer … Link

Kessel taken last in NHL All-Star draft (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By JOEDY McCREARY AP Sports Writer … View post

@pghpenguins: #Pens goalie Fleury has some fun with All-Star opponent Letang by wearing his name card – http://twitpic.com/3ucsju

Speak of the Devil. WB/S PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
It's not crazy to assume that the Albany Devils will never beat the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Every time they match-up, the Pens out-skill and outclass them offensively, defensively, physically and goaltending wise. Highly regarded defensive prospect (32nd overall in '06) Carl Sneep played the game of his life … See the article here

Parents go extra mile for all-star experience (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
RALEIGH, N.C. … Continue reading here

Fleury selected 18th overall in All-Star fantasy draft Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Goaltender Marc Andre Fleury was selected before teammate Kris Letang in the 1st annual All-Star game fantasy league style draft. Fleury was selected by Team Lidstrom 18th overall and was the 4th goaltender selected in the draft. … Visit link

Penguins’ Fleury, Letang chosen for different All-Star teams Source: Post Gazette
RALEIGH, N.C. … Read more here

Crosby Cleared for Light Workout Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has been cleared for light workouts. According to the Penguins, it is part of his functional rehabilitation … The rest is here

All-Star roster set, Letang, Fleury split up – 01-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
The NHL’s All-Star Game rosters were selected during a draft tonight. … See more here

@pghpenguins: #Pens All-Star D-man Kris Letang on the red carpet – http://twitpic.com/3ubh74

@pghpenguins: #Pens goalie Marc-Andre Fleury answers question on the All-Star red carpet – http://twitpic.com/3ub8xn

NHL: Top 10 Player Rankings at the All-Star Break Vs Pre-Season Source: Bleacher Report
The NHL season has reached the All-Star break with plenty of surprises and headlines from around the league. There have been quite a few players who in the beginning of the season were not thought of to be top NHL players. Throughout the first half of the season theyhave proved everyone wrong and shown they can play with the best and be the best as well. … Continue reading here

Video: Pre-Draft: Kris Letang (1/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang speaks with the media before the fantasy draft. … Click here to view video

Video: Pre-Draft: Marc-Andre Fleury (1/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury before the All-Star Game fantasy draft. … Watch here

Video: Post-Draft: Marc-Andre Fleury (1/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury following the All-Star Game fantasy draft. … See this video

Video: Post-Draft: Kris Letang (1/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang following the All-Star Game fantasy draft. … View video

Video: All-Star Game Day 1 Wrap (1/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears covers the All-Star Game fantasy draft. Speaking with several players from across the league. … See this video

Video: Ronald McDonald Visits PensTv Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears chats with Ronald McDonald to find out if he is a Penguins fan at the All-Star Game. … Video here

Video: ASG; Pre-Skills: Marc-Andre Fleury Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to reporters following an optional skate at the RBC Center in Raleigh, NC. … Watch video here

Video: Marc-Andre Fleury Interview Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh netminder goes one-on-one with Heidi Androl following the All-Star draft. … See video here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-28-2011

Friday, January 28th, 2011

NHL All-Star Game Draft Night Source: The Pensblog
8:00PM Raleigh, NC TV: Versus/TSN Photo by: @MikeColligan Why's it called a “Fantasy Draft” when it's actually happening and a game will be played? Go Letang. Go Fleury … Excerpt from

Crosby cleared for light workouts Source: Post Gazette
RALEIGH, N.C. — The normally quiet NHL All-Star break has produced some good news for Penguins fans. Center and captain Sidney Crosby, who has been out since Jan … Read more

Staal takes starring role at all-star game (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
RALEIGH, – Eric Staal has seldom had a chance to bask in the NHL's spotlight quite like this. … See more here

@pghpenguins: The #Pens staff travels in style at the All-Star Game in Raleigh, NC. – http://twitpic.com/3ua4v1

Top five Edmonton Oilers of all time (Associated Content) Source: Yahoo Sports
Though they are currently in “rebuilding” mode and last season they finished dead last out of 30 NHL teams, the Edmonton Oilers have plenty of reason for optimism. With a core of young players that includes 2010 first overall draft pick Taylor Hall, Canadian junior phenom Jordan Eberle, and slick Swedish forward Magnus Paajarvi, the Oilers possess an embarrassment of youthful riches. Once these players mature, the Oilers – much like the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins before them – will once again find themselves as legitimate Stanley… … Follow this link

Crosby Begins Workouts & Rehab Source: The Pensblog
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette : Center and captain Sidney Crosby, who has been out since Jan. 5 because of a concussion, has begun to work out and do rehabilitation. Crosby was held out of any physical activity while he had concussion symptoms, which included headaches. … See the article here

Morehouse Named ‘CEO Communicator of the Year’ by Pittsburgh Chapter of PRSA Source: penguins.nhl.com
David Morehouse of the Pittsburgh Penguins has been named “CEO Communicator of the Year” by the Pittsburgh chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Morehouse received the award Thursday night during the PRSA’s R… … See more here

The Pensblog Mock All-Star Draft: Team Derek vs. Team Rick Source: The Pensblog
It's the Pensblog Mock All-Star Draft! Team Rick versus Team Derek with absolutely nothing on the line! Derek was given the choice of teams and he selected to be Team Lidstrom. Rick was given the first overall pick. … Read more

AHL Gameday 47 – Albany Devils Source: The Pensblog
7:00 PM Times Union Center NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHL Live 102.3 The Mountain Not only are the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 7-3 in their previous ten games, they have yet to drop one to their opponents tonight. … See more here

Crosby on BusinessWeek’s "Power 100" Source: The Pensblog
BusinessWeek does something where they rate athletes for stuff. Crosby is number 31. No clue what this means. … Visit link

Baby Penguins Banter: 2011 AHL All-Star Game Preview Source: Bleacher Report
The annual AHL All-Star Game will take place from Jan. 30-31 at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa., home of the Hershey Bears … Excerpt from

Weekend chats – 01-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
We’ll be firing up the Post-Gazette’s old chat machine twice this weekend for the NHL’s all-star fesitivites. We’ll start Saturday at 7 p.m. for the skill competion. … Visit link

Jersey Fouls: Flame outs, Blue notes and R-rated sweaters (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jersey Fouls is our ongoing exploration of the rules and etiquette for proper hockey jersey creation and… … See the article here

Some Great All-Star YouTubes Source: The Pensblog
Boom 1986 Wales Conference intros in Hartford. Ron Francis city. … Continued here

Penguins Report: All-Star Weekend Part I Source: penguins.nhl.com
7:00 AM: Good morning! I had an early wake up call today at 6 a.m. … Read the rest here

Penguins employee has ties to both Steelers and Packers Source: Tribune-Review
Maybe the first thing to know about Sam Kasan is his Super Bowl prediction: Steelers 27, Packers 24 and he admitted that is “more of a hope.” … Read this article

PS3 EASHL Team Wins Championship Source: The Pensblog
Congrats to the PS3 EASHL Pensblog teams. The won the January Championship. This is the second monthly championship they have won. … Follow this link

Penguins’ Fleury savors all-star spot Source: Post Gazette
Not everyone gets excited about playing in an NHL All-Star Game. Sure, it is an honor, but some guys would prefer to have a few days off so they could rest for what remains of the season, ideally, on a beach where the only ice would be found in tall glasses. … Excerpt from

Penguins join comic superhero world Source: Post Gazette
The National Hockey League has come a long way since Peter Puck, a child-friendly animated character that explained rules during game telecasts in the 1970s. … Link

NHL shakes up All-Star game with unique draft Source: Post Gazette
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Empty Netter Assists – 01-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Don’t tell Marc-Andre Fleury (above) that the All-Star Game is meaningless . -Aarron Asham is good people : cPzSAnSF8Ks -” … Read more here

Moulson off the market makes chances even slimmer that Pens add a top-6 winger Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The New York Islanders signed Matt Moulson to a 3 year – $9.4 million extension today, taking off who I’m told was the Penguins prime target for the upcoming trade deadline. Sources say internal discussions inside the organization had centered around the team making a potential play for Moulson, if the Islanders were to … Follow this link

LINK CITY: Help Other Penguins Fans Out Edition Source: The Pensblog
Links that want to lend a a helping hand. Every so often we get emails or tweets asking us to help out with various things. … More here

Fleury and Letang Eager for All-Star Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
Although Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin can’t attend the NHL All-Star Game festivities in Raleigh this weekend, the Penguins still have two worthy representatives in Marc-Andre Fleury and Kris Letang. … See more here

Capitals extend Semin’s contract 1 year (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee on Thursday announced the team had agreed to a one-year contract extension with right-winger Alexander Semin. … Visit link

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PensHead Daily Links 12-21-2010

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

Winter Classic expected to help Pittsburgh economy (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
When Penguins president David Morehouse and Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl attended the NHL's first Winter Classic, they talked about how great it would be to bring the hockey showcase — and all the publicity and money generated from it — to their city one day. … Read the rest here

Malkin surging for Pittsburgh Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins finished up a 12-game win streak only last week, yet they might be a better team now than they were then. … See the article here

Look who’s back: Malkin surging for Penguins (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins finished up a 12-game winning streak only last week, yet they might be a better team now than they were then. … Read more

Sixteen Penguins Excited to Participate in First Winter Classic Source: penguins.nhl.com
Even though Pittsburgh played in the inaugural Winter Classic in 2008, 16 Penguins on the 2010-11 squad have yet to play an NHL game outdoors. “It’s going to be special,” Pascal Dupuis said … View post

All-Star Voting: Malkin moves into third among forwards Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Crosby, Letang continue to hold leads Penguins captain Sidney Crosby and defenseman Kris Letang remained the Nos. 1-2-overall vote-getters for the third straight week in 2011 NHL All-Star Fan Balloting, presented by XM … View post

Malkin Joins Crosby, Letang Among Potential All-Star Starters Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby and defenseman Kris Letang remained the Nos. … View post

Penguins continue to lead All-Star voting Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center and NHL leading scorer Sidney Crosby continues to lead all others in All-Star Game fan balloting, with 464,832 votes, and Penguins defenseman Kris Letang, a write-in candidate, remains in second place with 342,118 votes. … Read more

Evgeni Malkin Starting to Play Up to His Capability Source: Bleacher Report
Last month, I wrote that the Pittsburgh Penguins needed more production from Evgeni Malkin. … See the article here

Video: Winter Classic Events Presser (12/21/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Encompassing all facets of the events happening downtown for the Winter Classic and N.Y.E.’s celebration. … See this video

Tuesdays With Stoosh: 12.21 Source: The Pensblog
So this is Christmas. Wow. “Come onnnnnnnnnnnnn!” (3:21 mark) The highest-scoring team in the league is the Colorado Avalanche. … Go here to read the rest

Bettman doesn’t mind Boudreau’s cursing (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – NHL commissioner Gary Bettman disagrees with Bruce Boudreau's mom: He doesn't mind the Washington Capitals coach's cursing. … More

Homework Has Already Begun for Rink-Builder Craig Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dan Craig watched from his couch as CBS’s cameras caught fantastic images of the snow swirling around Heinz Field on Sunday afternoon during the Steelers’ game against the Jets. Through his own television screen he could tell where snow was piling up, which end zone got worse, and in which direction the snow was blowing heaviest … Continue reading here

Jackie Evancho singing anthem at Winter Classic Source: Post Gazette
Jackie Evancho, the 10-year-old singing sensation from the Pine-Richland School District who was discovered on “America’s Got Talent,” will perform the American national anthem at the Jan. … See the article here

Crew Preparing to Start Rink at Heinz Field Source: penguins.nhl.com
Although the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic is still 11 days away, the preparations to build the rink at Heinz Field have already begun. Dan Craig, the National Hockey League’s Facilities Operations Manager, arrived in Pittsburgh Monday night to begin preparations to turn the football field into a bonafide outdoor hockey rink. Craig got a feel for how the field handles the elements when he watched Steelers host the Jets on Sunday afternoon on television, but he’s ready to see the gridiron up-close and personal … Visit link

Pittsburgh Penguins: From Curses To Versus, the Team Gets Back To Winning Ways Source: Bleacher Report
16-16-4. That is the Pittsburgh Penguins ‘ regular seasonrecord on the TV network Versus since the 2006-2007 season. That includes an 0-3 record on Versus so far this year. … Excerpt from

Bissonnette on Pittsburgh, ’24/7′ and the Steelers – 12-21-10 Source: Empty Netters
If you ever have the chance to chat with Coyotes forward and former Penguin Paul Bissonnette, there are pretty much two things which usually are guaranteed to happen. 1.) You feel like you’re talking to a long lost friend. 2.) Twitter gets brought up. … View post

Video: Off-Day: Sidney Crosby (12/21/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby after this morning’s practice at the CONSOL Energy Center. … See this video

Video: Off-Day: Kris Letang (12/21/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang after this morning’s practice at the CONSOL Energy Center. … View video here

Video: Off-Day: Brooks Orpik (12/21/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik after this morning’s practice at the CONSOL Energy Center. … View video here

Video: Off-Day: Coach Bylsma (12/21/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma after this morning’s practice at the CONSOL Energy Center. … View video here

Coyotes players want league to review Matt Cooke’s hit Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Will the League Review Matt Cooke’s hit? The Phoenix Coyotes were furious after last night’s game regarding Matt Cooke’s hit on defenseman Keith Yandle, with players saying that “he better get a suspension for it”. While there has been no confirmation that the Coyotes have asked the league to review the hit, I spoke … Visit link

Pens’ Website Ranks No. 1 Among U.S.-Based NHL Teams Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ website, www.pittsburghpenguins.com, ranks No. 1 among the 24 U.S.-based NHL teams in website traffic figures compiled from July through November … Follow this link

Penguins Report: Practice 12/21/10 Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:20 AM: Arron Asham and Alex Goligoski are not in attendance at today’s practice. … More here

Chatting with NBC Sports executive producer Sam Flood about Winter Classic, cable cam for hockey, Mike Milbury and HBO ’24/7′ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
NBC didn't invent the outdoor hockey game. Pond hockey's been around for centuries. … More here

RECAP: The Book of Evgeni. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
It was just a matter of time before Evgeni Malkin got going. That time has arrived. And with an already red-hot Crosby, some games could get ugly. Malkin poured in 5 points, Crosby 3, while extending his 21-game scoring streak … Read more here

Malkin shines in 6-1 rout of Coyotes Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 6 – Phoenix 1 Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby extended his points streak to 21 games and had a three point night against the Coyotes but Crosby was overshadowed by teammate Evgeni Malkin who shined in the Penguins 6-1 victory at the Consol Energy Center. Malkin tied a career high with five points, scoring two … Read the rest here


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An Impassioned Plea To Stop The Woo Source: The Pensblog
Stop The In-Game Woo. The Pens players themselves aren't a fan of it. The coaching staff doesn't like it. And Lemieux doesn't like it … Follow this link

Malkin’s 5 points lead Penguins past Coyotes 6-1 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
No one is playing better ice hockey than Sidney Crosby these days but even he was in awe just trying to keep up with teammate Evgeni Malkin, who was the best player on the ice late Monday. Malkin tied a career high with five points and Crosby extended his scoring streak to 21 games with a goal and two assists as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Phoenix Coyotes 6-1 in the NHL. … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 12-21-10 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “You can see the desire in his eyes.” – Kris Letang on Evgeni Malkin (above, with Sidney Crosby and Paul Martin) … Continue reading here

Comrie doesn’t disappoint, hobbled by injury Source: Tribune-Review
It turns out that classifying Mike Comrie a training camp sensation who disappointed in the regular season isn’t really fair. … Read this article

Cooke leaves Coyotes howling Source: Tribune-Review
The Phoenix Coyotes are calling for Penguins left wing Matt Cooke to be suspended. … Go here to read the rest

Geno shines in Penguins’ rout over Coyotes Source: Tribune-Review
Usually when the guy carrying a 20-game scoring streak into a contest produces three points and puts on a show, he is the story. … Read the rest here

Malkin sparkles in win Source: Post Gazette
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma and his staff are a pretty diligent, detail-oriented group, and they’re big believers in watching the videotape. … Read the rest here

Penguins Notebook: Comrie might need surgery Source: Post Gazette
Penguins forward Mike Comrie has been rehabilitating a hip injury that dates to the first week of the season, but now he faces the possibility of surgery. … Follow this link

Monday’s Three Stars: Five points for Geno; Atlanta back in first (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins Malkin scored his fifth goal in three games since returning from… … Read more here

NHL Roundup: Florida stuffs Philadelphia Source: Post Gazette
Tomas Vokoun earned his fourth shutout of the season and rookie Evgeny Dadonov had a goal and an assist to lead the Florida Panthers to an easy 5-0 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers Monday night at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. … See more here

From parking lot to full-sized rink in just a few days Source: Post Gazette
Tailgaters were still nursing the pain of the Steelers’ loss in the Stage AE parking lot late Sunday night when the crew from Rink Specialists arrived. “At 10:30, there were still tailgaters out here,” said Benn Breton, owner of the company that builds temporary skating rinks from scratch. … More

Heinz Field gets frozen treatment Source: TimesOnline.com
PITTSBURGH The Iceman cometh to Pittsburgh on Thursday. Thats as in Dan Craig, the NHLs Facilities Operations Manager of the iceman. As he has for the past 13 years, Craig is the man with final say on ice surfaces throughout the league and will be responsible for the ice at Heinz Field for the Winter Classic on New Years Day … Continue reading here

Bradford: Pens’ power move not necessary all the time Source: TimesOnline.com
PITTSBURGH Can Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin be too much of a good thing for the Penguins? Clearly, that wasnt the case Monday. The superstar centers nearly double-handedly lit up Phoenix 6-1 … Read the rest here

Pens Report: Malkin jumps on Sid’s bandwagon Source: TimesOnline.com
PITTSBURGH Its no secret that Sidney Crosby has shown marked improved with his faceoff skills in recent seasons. Offensive, defensive or neutral zone, only one player in the NHL has won more draws than the Penguins captain this season. … More

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Evgeni Malkin tied a career high with five points, Sidney Crosby extended his scoring streak to 21 games with a goal and two assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Phoenix Coyotes 6-1 on Monday night. … The rest is here

Malkin’s 5 points lead Penguins past Coyotes (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – No one is playing better hockey than Sidney Crosby these days. But even he was in awe and just trying to keep up with a teammate who was the best player on the ice Monday night. … Read more

Sweatshop City Source: The Pensblog
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who's placed an order from the print store. The assistant I needed to hire also thanks you.All orders prior to December 20th2010 1PM have been shipped and should arrive before Friday … See more here

Back on track; Pens win, 6-1 Source: Chipped Ice
Greetings, Pens fans. Rossi is slaving away on Winter Classic articles, so allow me to give an insider view of what unfolded tonight at the CEC … See the rest here

Penalty Kill Punctuates Win Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins were three for five on the power play Monday night, and Evgeni Malkin participated in all three special teams goals. … Continue reading here

Two-Headed Monster Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby have certainly made the most of their time together, combining for two power-play goals and eight points in a 6-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes at CONSOL Energy Center on Monday. Malkin tied his single-game career-high in points when he factored into five of the Penguins’ six goals. The red-hot forward scored twice and added three assists to give him eight points over his last three games … Continued here

Fight Video: Deryk Engelland’s brutal KO punch on Taylor Pyatt (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Down 5-0 early in the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Phoenix Coyotes wanted to show a little… … See more here

Penguins Honor Highmark High School Hockey Players Of The Month Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins held their first Highmark High School Hockey Players of the Month presentation Monday night at CONSOL Energy Center during the Penguins’ game against Phoenix. … Go here to read the rest

Aftermath: Penguins 6, Coyotes 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Author: Sam Kasan ; ; ; … See more here

Penguins defeat Phoenix, 6-1 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins staged a bonanza tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Read this article

Pens win 6-1 Source: The Pensblog
Geno had 5 points. … More

Pens-Coyotes In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
0:00: The Pens have snapped their two-game losing streak with a resounding 6-1 win over the Coyotes! Pittsburgh finished the night with a 38-27 shots-on-goal advantage. 1:39: So fitting that I just posted that photo, as Chris Conner stuffs a spectacular lead pass from linemate Letestu past Climie! Penguins 6, Coyotes 1 Here’s the best photo of the night: 7:47: Fleury comes up with the save after a lot of back-and-forth hockey between the two teams over these past few minutes. … More

Frustration mounts for Ottawa Senators’ Gonchar (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sergei Gonchar emerged from the Ottawa Senators dressing room almost an hour after Sundays 3-2 loss to the Washington Capitals, the strain of a dreadful start to his career with the Senators written all over his face. … Visit link

Video: Penguins vs Coyotes (12/20/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins vs Coyotes feature shown in game on December 20, 2010 … View video here

Video: Penguins Shootout pres by Starkist (12/20/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The latest episode of the Penguins Starkist Shootout … View video here

Video: Post-Game: Sidney Crosby (12/20/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to reporters following tonights game against Phoenix Coyotes. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (12/20/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to reporters following tonights game against Phoenix Coyotes. … Watch video here

Video: Post-Game: Dan Bylsma (12/20/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to reporters following tonights game against Phoenix Coyotes. … View video

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PensHead Daily Links 11-19-2010

Friday, November 19th, 2010

@pghpenguins: #Pens President/CEO David Morehouse & @Alyssa_Milano cut the ribbon at new @TouchbyAM store: – http://twitpic.com/38axea

@pghpenguins: Mark Johnson, who visited practice today, poses in front of his father's famous quote – http://twitpic.com/38ae0y

Bill Guerin Will Retire and Return To Grateful Pittsburgh Penguins Franchise Source: Bleacher Report
Bill Guerin , an 18-year veteran of the NHL who just celebrated his 40th birthday, is set to announce his retirement after the Thanksgiving Holidays and join the Pittsburgh Penguins ‘ hockey operations staff in January, according to a tweet from Inside Pittsburgh Sports. … See more here

Gameday 21 – Hurricanes Source: The Pensblog
7:00 PM CONSOL Energy Center The Hurricanes are 9-9-0 on the season and in ninth place in the East. They beat Ottawa 7-1 on Wednesday. … Continued here

Marian Hossa and the Pittsburgh Penguins: A What-If Story Source: Bleacher Report
It can be debated that the struggles this season of perennial-contender New Jersey Devils, may be, or may not be, a result of their insistence on retaining star winger Ilya Kovalchuk this summer. What cannot be debated is that his contract saga cost them dearly, and it has wreaked havoc upon their cap situation … Read this article

Sit down with Mike Comrie who has a “positive mindset” through frustrating times Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
1-on-1 with Mike Comrie Forward Mike Comrie will be scratched tonight for the fifth time in the last six games. Off to a slow start this season, Comrie has fallen out of the top-12 and his spot on the depth chart has taken a hit of late, as the coaching staff has gone … Follow this link

Gold Medal Olympian and Former Penguin Johnson Visits Team’s Morning Skate Source: penguins.nhl.com
Not only were there a few 2010 Olympic heroes on the ice at Friday’s morning skate, but there was also a 1980 Olympic hero in the stands of CONSOL Energy Center. Former Penguin and 1980 United States Olympic gold medalist Mark Johnson brought his No … Read more here

Hurricanes to start Peters – 11-19-10 Source: Empty Netters
The Carolina Hurricanes will play back up Justin Peters (above) in net tonight instead of starter Cam Ward (PG+). Peters is 0-2-0 with a 4.76 goals against average and .841 save percentage. Peters has appeared in two games against the Penguins … Read more here

Post-Morning Skate: Bylsma: “We talk about tilting the ice 70/30″ Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Morning Skate Update The talk in Penguins circles is that the Penguins are starting to find their game. Tonight the Penguins host the Carolina Hurricanes (9-9-0, 18pts) in a goaltending matchup between Marc Andre Fleury (4-6-1-, 2.88 GAA, .883 sv%) and Canes backup Justin Peters (0-2-0, 4.76 GAA, .841 sv%) Both teams are coming … Link

Video: Game-Day: Paul Martin (11/19/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … See video here

Video: Game-Day: Coach Bylsma (11/19/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … View video here

Video: Game-Day: Sidney Crosby (11/19/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … See this video

Video: Game-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (11/19/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … To see video click here

Video: Game-Day: Mark Letestu (11/19/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mark Letestu before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … See video here

Jersey Fouls: Patrick Kane Cab Company and ads on hockey jerseys (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jersey Fouls is our ongoing exploration of the rules and etiquette for proper hockey jersey creation and… … The rest is here

Penguins Prepare to Deck the Halls at Annual Toy Collections Source: penguins.nhl.com
It’s that time of year again, when the Pittsburgh Penguins organization and their fans team up with U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots representatives to bring joy and good cheer to many local children during the holiday season at the annual Toy Collections at CONSOL Energy Center … Read the rest here

Canes @ Pens Morning Skate Updates: No changes expected to lineup Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Skate Report Pittsburgh Penguins center Jordan Staal did some light skating this morning about an hour before the Penguins took the ice this morning. Staal went through individual drills with strength and conditioning coach Mike Kadar. I was running a little late this morning and didn’t get to catch Staal’s brief skate but … More

Will Steven Stamkos be the NHL’s next 50-in-50 player? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
“Sometimes, things are better left un-talked about. There's no reason to set any bars. … Go here to read the rest

Staal skates before AM practice. Source: Chipped Ice
A quick update about an hour before the Penguins hit the ice for an AM practice prior to their game tonight at CEC against Carolina: = C JORDAN STAAL skated briefly this morning, wrapping his session at 9:31 a.m. He was on the ice with strength and conditioning coach MIKE KADAR, and Staal was wearing a … Read the rest here

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Carolina Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:52 AM: 10:35 AM: No changes to the Pens’ lines at Friday’s morning skate: Kunitz-Crosby-Dupuis Cooke-Malkin-Asham Conner-Letestu-Kennedy Rupp-Talbot-Adams Comrie-Godard 10:29 AM: The team is on ice and getting ready to start the skate. 10:26 AM: Former Penguin and 1980 U.S. Olympic gold-medal winner Mark Johnson is at the morning skate … The rest is here

About the Hurricanes – 11-19-10 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Hurricanes. When and where: 7 p.m., Consol Energy Center … Go here to read the rest

Best seats in the house? Source: The Pensblog
Puck Daddy had a post recently about these VIP seats showing up in arenas around the NHL. Boom: Blonde (noun) citeehhh. People who buy these seats do get valet parking in the players’ lot, they get some dinner, and they attend the Minnesota coach’s post-game press conference. Nashville, Tampa Bay, Columbus are doing this, as well. The common thread with those arenas is that they know NBC doesn’t come around often, so they don’t have to leave room for Pierre McGuire … Go here to read the rest

Penguins’ penalty killing takes major step forward Source: Tribune-Review
Entering Thursday’s games, the Penguins ranked third with a penalty killing percentage of 88.2. … See the rest here

Penguins’ Talbot healthy, productive again Source: Tribune-Review
In a season clouded by so many negatives, the guy who is always smiling has emerged as quite a positive story. … Read more here

Podcast 11:19 Source: The Pensblog
Over an hour long. No idea what we were thinking. Lots of guests on this one as we play Pensblog Roulette : Tony from The Confluence , BTrain from Cblog, Meg from Pens Nation , Chris DeVivo from the Penguins and BackTeching , Seth from Empty Netters and more. … Excerpt from

Penguins Notebook: Fleury’s slump might be ending Source: Post Gazette
Marc-Andre Fleury understands that it’s a process. That just as a slump does not consist of one or two bad games, getting out of one requires more than a couple of strong starts. “There’s not one day when you wake up and you’re all good,” he said … Visit link

Penguins: Bylsma has high hopes for Michalek Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have a pretty good idea of what Zbynek Michalek can do and what he can mean to this team. If not, they wouldn’t have given him a five-year contract worth $20 million to lure him here from Phoenix back in July. … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 11-19-10 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Is it fair to say Paul Martin ( above ) and Zbynek Michalek have been disappointing (PG+)? … Link


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PensHead Daily Links 10-26-2010

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010

Fan Videos and Such Source: The Pensblog
The Pens haven’t played in a while, so we’re distracting ourselves with YouTube videos. … The rest is here

Asham Looking Forward To Penguins Debut Source: penguins.nhl.com
The news on the Penguins’ injury front continues to improve with head coach Dan Bylsma’s announcement following practice on Tuesday at the St. Pete Times Forum that forward Arron Asham will make his Penguins and 2010-11 debut on Wednesday night against the Lightning. … Continued here

NHL Draft: Western Pennsylvania Producing Top Prospects – SB Nation Pittsburgh Source: Google News Search
NHL Draft: Western Pennsylvania Producing Top Prospects SB Nation Pittsburgh A recent press release from the Pittsburgh Penguins is bragging up some local hockey products who are looking to … … See the rest here

Five Pittsburgh Players Projected As Top Prospects For 2011 NHL Entry Draft Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Takeaway: Red Line Report, an independent scouting service, ranks five Pittsburgh natives among the top prospects for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Gibsonia’s Brandon Saad, currently ranked No. 5 overall by Red Line, is projected to be the highest-drafted Pittsburgh-born player ever … Read more here

Video: INTERNAL USE ONLY – ERAC NHL Source: penguins.nhl.com
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY DO NOT DISTRIBUTE … To see video click here

@pghpenguins: Arron Asham is expected to return to the lineup Wed night vs the Lightning – http://twitpic.com/313eek

Tuesday Report: Asham will be eased back into action on the 4th line Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
No shakeup on top-3 lines Head coach Dan Bylsma unveiled his likely lineup for Wednesday night at today’s practice in Tampa Bay. … See more here

Penguins Report: Practice 10/26/10 Source: penguins.nhl.com
1:21 PM: Practice pics: Arron Asham is expected to make his Pens’ debut Wednesday night in Tampa Bay Dan Bylsma instructs his players at practice Pascal Dupuis’ mustache is lookin’ mighty awesome Evgeni Malkin (left) takes a rest; Jordan Staal (right) has been flying at practice 1:04 PM: The Pens moves with Tangradi and Hutchinson are a sign that the team is finally getting back to full health. Brooks Orpik looked strong in his return at St … Continue reading here

Coming attractions – 10-26-10 Source: Empty Netters
Trailers for “The Next Three Days,” that Russell Crowe movie shot and set in Pittsburgh have begun to run on television . Frankly, it looks completely unrealistic. Come on.. … Follow this link

Tuesdays With Stoosh: 10:26 Source: The Pensblog
The Pens are in Tampa. They don’t play until Wednesday night. … More

A Tuesday morning ratings roundup, plus my USA Today votes. Source: Chipped Ice
Just about to head over to the Penguins’ afternoon practice at St. Pete Times Forum. Weird how it seems like forever since they played, and that only Saturday it seemed like forever since they had a break … Follow this link

Homo The Goat Remembers Paul The Octopus Source: The Pensblog
So Paul the Octopus is dead . I wonder if he predicted that? Bye Paul … See more here

Mark Recchi One of Few Athletes Remaining From That ’80s Show – FanHouse Source: Google News Search
Mark Recchi One of Few Athletes Remaining From That '80s Show FanHouse … and parachute pants was not something Recchi had either expected or even aspired to when he debuted, as a fourth-round pick of the Pittsburgh Penguins … Read more here

How good are Bolts? Penguins offer early gauge – Tbo.com Source: Google News Search
Tbo.com How good are Bolts? Penguins offer early gauge Tbo.com Instead, the Lightning sit atop the Eastern Conference standings, tied with the Pittsburgh Penguins , with two games left in October. … … More here

Best offense a good defense – 10-26-10 Source: Empty Netters
Much has been made of the offense the Penguins have gotten off the blue line. With Alex Goligoski, Kris Letang and Paul Martin (above, with Letang) getting off to fast starts, the Penguins are by far and away, the most productive team in the NHL when it comes to defensemen. … Go here to read the rest

Blue Jackets edge Flyers by one goal Source: Tribune-Review
Kyle Wilson scored his first NHL goal, and Mathieu Garon stopped 28 shots to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets past the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 last night. … Read more

Penguins: Tangradi will flourish in AHL Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins left wing Eric Tangradi and defenseman Andrew Hutchinson were re-assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton yesterday morning. … Read this article

LINK CITY: Asham Set To Play, Talbot Mud, TiqIq In Tampa, Pumpkin protocol Source: The Pensblog
Links that shot the sheriff but did not shoot the deputy Arron Asham is back, jack. He should play Wednesday in Tampa. … Excerpt from

Lightning’s Stamkos is living up to all the hype Source: Post Gazette
TAMPA, Fla. … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 10-26-10 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Is Consol Energy Center handicapped friendly (PG+)? -Welcome back Zbynek Michalek (above)… … Follow this link

Penguins Notebook: Lightning’s Malone starting slow Source: Post Gazette
TAMPA, Fla. — It was, Ryan Malone said, the kind of request he wouldn’t have even thought about turning down. The kind that might not have been necessary in the first place, for that matter … Continued here

Suite 66 Offers Unique Game Experience Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins and CONSOL Energy Center offer high-end corporate clients one of the most unique game experiences in professional sports – a chance to do business and entertain clients in the spectacular new “Suite 66″ located just outside the Penguins locker room. In addition to getting 26 seats at ice level, next to the Penguins’ bench, the occupants of Suite 66 on any given night have exceptional food and beverage options in a luxurious “suite” under the stands – and they get a special “peek behind the curtain’” because they can watch the Penguins’ players on their way to and from the locker room. It was an idea created by Penguins CEO David Morehouse after seeing how NFL, NBA and MLB teams entertain high-end clients by allowing them to watch pre-game warm-ups on the field or court … More here

Payne: Polak Avoids Serious Injury – NHL.com Source: Google News Search
Kansas City Star Payne: Polak Avoids Serious Injury NHL.com … miss at least Thursday's game at Nashville with a hand laceration suffered Saturday night vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins , coach Davis Payne said Monday … More

Penguins beat Predators in overtime, Nashville’s 3rd straight OT loss – On The Forecheck Source: Google News Search
Yahoo! Sports Penguins beat Predators in overtime, Nashville's 3rd straight OT loss On The Forecheck More photos Frederick Breedon – AP The Nashville Predators dropped their third straight overtime decision, tonight to the Pittsburgh Penguins . .. … Link

Senators-Penguins Preview – CBSSports.com Source: Google News Search
Globe and Mail Senators- Penguins Preview CBSSports.com Sidney Crosby's scoring outburst was key to the Pittsburgh Penguins ' elimination of the Ottawa Senators last spring. Facing the Senators for the first time … Pittsburgh Penguins : Sidney Crosby and Company Riding Two-Game Winning Streak Bleacher Report Game 7: Senators Vs. … Continued here

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