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PensHead Daily Links 01-15-2012

Sunday, January 15th, 2012

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Malkin has 3 goals, 2 assists in Pens’ win (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TAMPA, Fla. – Evgeni Malkin had five points and a third-period dustup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. … The rest is here

Evgeni Malkin enters Beast Mode vs. Tampa: Hat trick, 5 points, spectacular goal (Video) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In the third period on Sunday, after the host Tampa Bay Lightning tied the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third period, Dominic Moore of the Bolts was seen saying something to Penguins star Evgeni Malkin. Based on what happened next, he Continue reading … See more here

Malkin’s a Natural Source: penguins.nhl.com
TAMPA, Fla. — While the Penguins were in the midst of their six-game losing streak, the team said they needed to respond better when they are scored on. … More

Pens improve to 7-0 in last seven games James Neal has scored in Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
James Neal (24G-16A-40Pts) scored two power play goals in the Penguins 6-3 win over the Lightning. Neal collected his 23rd and 24th goals of the season in the victory … More

Malkin surges to second in points with 5 point game vs Lightning Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Evgeni Malkin (21G-30A-51PTS) was sensational with 3 goals and 2 assists in the Penguins 6-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday afternoon. … See more here

Malkin city, Pens win 6-3 Source: The Pensblog
Malkin went ballistic in the third period. … Read more here

Endgame: Penguins 6, Lightning 3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins win second game in a row with 6-3 victory over Tampa Bay Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins blew a three-goal, third-period lead but came back on the strength of a hat trick by Evgeni Malkin to win their second game in a row, 6-3, against the Tampa Bay Lightning today at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. … Read more here

Malkin rescues Pens in win over Tampa Source: Tribune-Review
Center Evgeni Malkin rescued the Penguins from a collapse with a virtuoso performance in a 6-3 victory in Tampa on Sunday. … The rest is here

VIDEO: Cheap shot by Vincent Lecavalier Source: The Pensblog
Vincent Lecavlier went after Malkin because Malkin ducked his check. Didn't know that wasn't allowed: … Read the rest here

Video: Flying Penguin Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin goes airborne and slides the puck into the cage to push the Pittsburgh lead back to 2 in the third period. … Watch here

Video: Malkin Strikes Back-hand Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin answers 3 straight markers from the Lightning with a goal of his own. … Watch here

Video: That’s What I Call A Stick Check Source: penguins.nhl.com
Deryk Engelland puts Steve Downie’s stick into orbit. … Click here to view video

Video: A Walk In The Park Source: penguins.nhl.com
Richard Park drags the puck through his legs and snaps it past Mathieu Garon. … Click here to view video

Video: Engelland Scraps With Labrie Source: penguins.nhl.com
Deryk Engelland gets tangled up with Pierre-Cedric Labrie in the first period. … Watch here

Video: Hat Trick for Malkin Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin was all over the Lightning on Sunday, pumping home the final three goals of the game. … Watch video here

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (1/15/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3. … Watch video here

Video: Post Game: James Neal (1/15/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3. … Watch here

Video: Post Game: Evgeni Malkin (1/15/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to the media after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3. … See this video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (1/15/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3. … Watch here

THIRD PERIOD: Too close for comfort Source: The Pensblog
Pens up 2-0, should be up like 100-0. man Live stream available Go here . password is tampasucks thanks to @HockeyBurgh . … Excerpt from

SECOND PERIOD: All Pens, 2-0 Source: The Pensblog
Tampa sucks. … See more here

Lightning at Penguins – 01-15-11 Source: Empty Netters
We will not have a live blog today due to technical issues. Our apologies … More

FIRST PERIOD: Tampa city. Live stream here Source: The Pensblog
After the jump some info on today's live stream. … Follow this link

Pens-Lightning In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:46 AM: As he does on all game days where the team does not have a morning skate, head coach Dan Bylsma addressed the media a little while ago. He said that Marc-Andre Fleury will start in goal and the rest of his lineup will remain the sam… … More

Craig Adams speaks on Crosby, HNIC fouls it up big-time Source: The Pensblog
Dejan's opus is still getting some play. … See the article here

Gameday 44 – Lightning Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (22-17-4) @ Tampa Bay Lightning (17-22-4) 1:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, NHLN-CA , SUN Tampa Bay Times Forum – Tampa, FL It's a 1pm game on a Sunday, but it's not on NBC. … Read more

About the Lightning – 01-15-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Lightning. … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-15-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dustin Jeffrey is back in the lineup for real this time . -” I am one of those guys that is on the bubble, outside looking in .” – Steve MacIntyre (above) on this role an enforcer. -Dan Bylsma speaks: 149731 -Two goals an … … Read more here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (1/15/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before today’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. … View video here

Stunned Pic of the Night: 01.15.12 Source: The Pensblog
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Baby Pens feeling pain on blue line Source: Tribune-Review
Thanks to a knee injury and concussion for Robert Bortuzzo and a dislocated elbow for Brian Strait, the first time they played together was Jan. 8, in a 4-3 Baby Pens loss to the Syracuse Crunch. … Read the rest here

Crosby practices, but no return is imminent Source: Tribune-Review
Crosby has not absorbed contact since Dec. … Continued here

Penguins’ Martin finally establishing a rhythm Source: Tribune-Review
Neither Martin’s personality nor his silky-smooth skating suggests he plays the game with great passion, but this past week, he has. … Link

Red Wings down Blackhawks, 3-2 Source: Post Gazette
These Detroit Red Wings earned a spot in the franchise’s storied record books Saturday with a 14th consecutive home win, but it was not easy. Todd Bertuzzi scored his second goal of the game at 4:21 of overtime, lifting the Red Wings to a 3-2 win against the Chicago Blackhawks. Detroit’s home winning streak equals the team mark set in 1965. … Follow this link

Painful layoff ends for Penguins’ Jeffrey Source: Post Gazette
TAMPA, Fla. — It likely did not seem like much to most observers that with Penguins penalty-killer Pascal Dupuis serving a tripping penalty Friday night at Florida, Dustin Jeffrey played while the team was shorthanded. He also got a smidgen of time on the power play and was on the ice when linemate Tyler Kennedy scored in a 4-1 win against the Panthers. … View post

Penguins Notebook: MacIntyre, his ilk face diminished roles Source: Post Gazette
TAMPA, Fla. — Winger Steve MacIntyre will be listed as a scratch for the Penguins today when they play the Tampa Bay Lightning, only because his reassignment to the American Hockey League does not begin until Monday. … Continue reading here

On the Penguins: Stop pressing the panic button; GM Shero won’t (and shouldn’t) answer it Source: Post Gazette
Thoughtful reflection these days often consists of nothing more than the time needed to pound out a message on Twitter. Instant gratification isn’t nearly fast enough for some people, and when a team is sputtering the way the Penguins have through the early weeks of 2012, the demands for action — any action — can get loud. … Read this article

Jeffrey Working His Way Back Source: penguins.nhl.com
TAMPA, Fla — While a lot of focus has been placed on the Penguins injuries – and rightfully so considering they lead the league with 223 man-games lost – but little attention is paid to the players that have been returning to the … … See more here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/15/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down today’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. … See video here

Tags: Craig Adams, Dan Bylsma, Deryk Engelland, Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, Pascal Dupuis, Steve Mears, Tyler Kennedy, usbzoso
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PensHead Daily Links 01-01-2012

Sunday, January 1st, 2012

Jagr and Giroux: A Classic pairing (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
At the NHL Winter Classic game, fans will be able to witness the unique and developing chemistry between hockey’s most dynamic duos. … Follow this link

Malkin is named NHL’s ‘First Star’ for December Source: penguins.nhl.com
NEW YORK — Centers Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Henrik Sedin of the Vancouver Canucks have been named the NHL ‘Three Stars’ for the month of December. FIRST STAR — EVGENI MALKIN, C, P… … Read the rest here

Penguins’ Malkin earns first star honour (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Pittsburgh Penguins centre Evgeni Malkin has earned the NHL’s first star of the month honours for December after recording 20 points last month. … See more here

After NHL Winter Classic start time change, NBC adjusts plans (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
PHILADELPHIA — The 2012 Winter Classic start time was officially shifted to 3 p.m. on Jan. … More

Malkin named NHL first star of the month Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin has been named the NHL’s first star of the month. Malkin who has surged near the top of the points race, collected 20 points in 13 December games … Visit link

Malkin named NHL star of the month for December Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin was named the NHL’s No. … Link

Penguins return defenseman Despres to AHL Wilkes-Barre Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have sent rookie defenseman Simon Despres to their American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre. … See more here

Penguins demote Despres – 01-01-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins demoted defenseman Simon Despres to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. … More here

Top prospect Simon Despres sent back to Wilkes Barre Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
2009 first round pick Simon Despres had a longer than expected callup with the Penguins and the team today announced that Despres has been reassigned to Wilkes Barre/Scranton. Despres played well of late, appearing in 13 games and collecting a goal and 3 assists. Despres is a plus-4 in 13 games The Penguins are off … Link

Penguins Re-Assign Defenseman Simon Despres to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned defenseman Simon Despres to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … Link

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NHL ready for its big chill Source: Tribune-Review
The Winter Classic has blossomed into a coveted score, with the price of admission rivaling a Super Bowl seat or Final Four trip. … The rest is here

Baby Pens put dukes down, too Source: Tribune-Review
The Baby Pens are on pace to finish this season with 54 fighting majors, which would be the fewest in the franchise’s 13-year history. They had 83 last year. … Link

Penguins close out the year with loss in New Jersey Source: Tribune-Review
Numerous calls went against the frustrated Penguins, who lost Arron Asham and Pascal Dupuis in their loss to New Jersey. … See the article here

Dupuis, Asham hurt in loss to New Jersey Source: Tribune-Review
Forward Pascal Dupuis sustained an upper-body injury late in the first period Saturday and did not return. … See the article here

Saturday’s Three Stars: Stamkos’ New Year’s Eve trick (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning The NHL’s top goal scorer entering 2012 … See the rest here

Early plunge in loss Source: Post Gazette
A two-goal advantage, conventional wisdom says, is the most dangerous lead in hockey. The Penguins aren’t likely to disagree. … See the article here

Engelland’s return limited by gash on foot Source: Post Gazette
Defenseman Deryk Engelland returned to the Penguins lineup Saturday after serving a three-game suspension for delivering a hit Dec. 20 to the head of Chicago’s Marcus Kruger … More here

On the Penguins: Resolutions for a very NHL new year Source: Post Gazette
Even as you read this — perhaps through blurry, bloodshot eyes — many of the resolutions that kicked in at midnight already will have been violated and abandoned. It’s certainly not the first time that the best of intentions has met the worst of fates. … The rest is here

Weary visitors easy targets Source: Post Gazette
The New York Islanders have finally found a winning formula: Welcome travel-weary Western Canadian teams to the friendly confines of the Nassau Coliseum. The only problem is, the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers have no other scheduled trips to Long Island. … View post

Kovalchuk leads Devils over Penguins 3-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEWARK, N.J. – Before his team took the ice to face the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday, New Jersey Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk spoke to head coach Peter DeBoer about the possibility of taking a penalty shot. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Post-Game: Brooks Orpik (12/31/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media after falling to the New Jersey Devils. … View video

Tags: Arron Asham, Brooks Orpik, Deryk Engelland, Evgeni Malkin, Ilya Kovalchuk, Pascal Dupuis, Ray Shero, Simon Despres, usbzoso, Winter Classic
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PensHead Daily Links 12-31-2011

Saturday, December 31st, 2011

Kovalchuk leads Devils over Penguins 3-1 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEWARK, N.J. … More here

Endgame: Devils 3, Penguins 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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RECAP: Get them another year. PENS LOSE Source: The Pensblog
Fitting end to a bizarre year. Dupuis got hurt, as did Asham . Pens had a chance late, but couldn't score on the powerplay … Excerpt from

Penguins close out 2011 with 3-1 loss to New Jersey Source: Post Gazette
The defeat was their second in a row and dropped their record to 21-13-4. … View post

Dupuis, Asham added to Pens injury list during loss to Devils Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins lost forwards Pascal Dupuis (upper-body injury) and Arron Asham (lower-body injury) early in the contest. … See the article here

THIRD PERIOD: Everyone is hurt again, 2-0 Source: The Pensblog
Dupuis , Asham , and Engo all hurt. Story of 2011. go pens … See the article here

FIRST PERIOD: At least no one will get suspended Source: The Pensblog
3PM games suck. At least no one will get suspended, you know since Brendan Shanahan doesn't enforce rules around the holidays. … Continued here

Penguins at Devils – 12-31-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -We have to post this video for today as well: -6Y-t85vs4g -Happy New Years. Hopefully 2012 goes better for you than 2011 went for the Penguins’ power play. -The Penguins’ starters are Chris Kunitz, Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, Deryk Engelland, Brooks Orpik and Marc-Andre Fleury. … Link

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/31/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after falling to the New Jersey Devils. … Watch video here

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (12/31/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after falling to the New Jersey Devils. … View video

Video: Post-Game: Craig Adams (12/31/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams talks to the media after falling to the New Jersey Devils. … View video here

Video: Flower Slide Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury goes to the splits on Patrik Elias to keep it a one goal game. … Click here to view video

Pens-Devils In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
2:05 PM: Steve Mears gets you prepared for this afternoon’s action with the Verizon Game Day Report. 2:00 AM: Michelle lets you know what to look for in the matchup between the Pens and Devils. Below is her scouting report on Je… … Follow this link

USA Plays Canada at 8 PM on NHL Network Source: penguins.nhl.com
Team USA will face Canada Saturday night at 8 p.m., which will be broadcast live on the NHL Network. … Read this article

Brendan Shanahan makes no sense, and we have a theory. Source: The Pensblog
There is a reason we weren't jerking off about Brendan Shanahan like everyone else when he announced his new suspension plans. … Read the rest here

Gameday 38 – Devils Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (21-12-4) @New Jersey Devils (20-15-1) 3:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, MSG Plus Prudential Center – Newark, New Jersey The Penguins wrap up a pretty nightmarish 2011 calendar year with an Atlantic Division battle in New Jersey. Happy New Year everyone. Season Series: 1-0-0 Last meeting that counted: October 22, 2011. … Read more

About the Devils – 12-31-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Devils. When and where: 3 p.m., EST. Prudential Center … See the rest here

4 Things To Know About The Devils: 12.31 Source: The Pensblog
Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. Click it for the breakdown. … More

Empty Netter Assists – 12-31-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” He communicates with his players all the time, lets you know how you’re playing on a daily basis. I think you’re going to get the most out of your players if they know where they stand and what you expect from them — and he gets that .” – Steve Sullivan on Dan Bylsma (above) … Read more here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (12/31/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before today’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … Video here

Picard, Williams reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: Tribune-Review
Defenseman Alexandre Picard and center Jason Williams were reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton before Friday’s practice. Engelland will take Picard’s spot in the lineup, while it appears left wing Steve MacIntyre will dress against the Devils. … The rest is here

Penguins struggle to find perfect balance Source: Tribune-Review
So far, there isn’t much evidence the Penguins can hang with the elite playoff teams in the Eastern Conference. … Link

Capitals finally upend Buffalo Source: Post Gazette
Alex Ovechkin scored early and late, Tomas Vokoun made 25 saves, and the host Washington Capitals got one back against one of their worst nemesis of the season Friday night, beating the Buffalo Sabres, 3-1. … Link

Lindros glad to rejoin fold with Flyers Source: Post Gazette
Overlooking left field, snowflakes never stopped falling high above this refashioned ballpark. Unfortunately for the NHL, these were just digital white flakes forming around the Winter Classic logo on the Citizens Bank Park scoreboard. For those keeping score at home, that’s no runs, no hits, no snow. … Read more here

Rangers put Avery on waivers again Source: Post Gazette
The New York Rangers have placed veteran forward Sean Avery on waivers. The Rangers made the move Friday before their game at Florida, and New York could assign him to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Connecticut Whale, if he goes unclaimed by noon today … More

Bylsma able to coax best from Penguins, even after loss Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins’ 4-2 loss at home Thursday to bitter rival Philadelphia stung, with goals by former Penguins Jaromir Jagr and Max Talbot providing the salt. On Friday, though, the team bounced back with a spirited practice before a flight to New Jersey for a matinee today. … More

Penguins’ Engelland not likely to change his game Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins likely could have used what Deryk Engelland brings when they lost, 4-2, Thursday against rival Philadelphia. “He’s a guy you miss in a game like [that],” coach Dan Bylsma said Friday … See the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Why the Season Is Not over Without Sidney Crosby Available Source: Bleacher Report
Two days ago, Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma gave the hockey universe the first update on Sidney Crosby ‘s second concussion hiatus. “He’s still having symptoms,” said Bylsma . I’m not going to beat a dead horse here. … Read the rest here

Robert Morris Falls, 4-2, to Ohio State in Hockey Showcase Source: penguins.nhl.com
Robert Morris dropped a 4-2 contest to No. … Read this article

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (12/31/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down today’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … Watch here

Tags: Arron Asham, Brooks Orpik, Chris Kunitz, Craig Adams, Dan Bylsma, Deryk Engelland, Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, Jaromir Jagr, Pascal Dupuis, Patrik Elias, Sidney Crosby, Steve Mears, Winter Classic
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PensHead Daily Links 12-30-2011

Friday, December 30th, 2011

What To Watch For: Pens vs. Devils Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (21-12-4) vs. DEVILS (20-15-1) WHEN: Dec. … View post

WJC: Miller, Uher Get Assists in USA-Czech Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
Some Pittsburgh-connection hockey players contributed in Friday afternoon’s World Junior Championship Group B preliminary round matchup between Team USA and Czech Republic in Alberta. Pittsburgh-area native J.T. Miller (Team USA) and Pen… … See the article here

Hockey Hugs: Sutter’s gone soft, Baby Malkin, Buff love (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hockey Hugs is a feature that celebrates the best in hugging from around the NHL, because who doesn’t love a good hug now and then? … Visit link

Hockey coach Scotty Bowman to get Order of Canada (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hockey coach Scotty Bowman is among 66 notables to receive the Order of Canada. The honor recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. … Read more here

MacIntyre is January Mustache Boy Source: penguins.nhl.com
As Confucius once said: With great mustache comes great responsibility (that was Confucius that said that, right?) The Penguins held their monthly “Mustache Boy” shootout at the end of practice on Friday. As always, the competit… … Continue reading here

What the World Juniors Means for Prospects Source: penguins.nhl.com
This week, the best players under the age of 20 are at the 2012 World Junior Championships representing their respective countries. … See the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “Fifteen years ago, I would score five. But not anymore … Go here to read the rest

Video: Off-Day: Deryk Engelland (12/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Deryk Engelland talks to the media after practice at Southpointe. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (12/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after practice at Southpointe. … Video here

Video: Scouting Report: New Jersey (12/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pens will close out 2011 with a match against the NJ Devils. Michelle Crechiolo gives us the details. … Video here

Video: Pens Insider: Mustache Boy (12/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Find out who will be Mustache Boy for the Month of January. … View video

WJC: USA Plays Czech Republic Today at 3:30 p.m. on NHL Network Source: penguins.nhl.com
Team USA will face the Czech Republic today at 3:30 p.m. for its third game of the 2012 World Junior Championship, which will be broadcast live on the NHL Network … Link

STATS: The Penguins struggles against good teams Source: The Pensblog
Really good piece from Alan Robinson on NHL.com today about the Penguins struggles against some powerful east teams: The Penguins are 16-10-3 without Crosby this season, and 39-23-8 over the last two seasons, but being without their best player certainly seems to be hurting them against the best teams. They are 1-5-0 against the top five teams in the Eastern Conference and a combined 3-7-1 against the top five in both conferences, based on the standings going into Thursday night's play. … Read this article

Only Clueless Pittsburgh Penguins Fans Are Booing Jaromir Jagr in His Return Source: Bleacher Report
Fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins have exactlyzero reasons to boo Jaromir Jagr . Yet every time he has touched the puck during his return to the Steel City, the boo birds have been aimed at the 39 year old winger. What gives … See more here

Video: Off-Day: Ben Lovejoy (12/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy talks to the media after practice at Southpointe. … See this video

Video: Off-Day: Zbynek Michalek (12/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media after practice at Southpointe. … Click here to view video

Pens reassign Picard, Williams to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have reassigned defenesman Alexandre Picard and forwad Jason Williams to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … More

Picard & Williams to WBS Source: The Pensblog
From the Penguins website : The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Jason Williams and defenseman Alexandre Picard to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero . … See the rest here

Penguins demote Picard, Williams – 12-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins demoted forward Jason Williams (above) and defenseman Alexandre Picard to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. Williams, 31, has appeared in seven NHL games this season and has two points (one goal, one assist). Picard, 26, has played in 17 NHL games this season and has four assists … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Report: 12/30/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens lines (11:24 AM). … More

RECAP: The 68 Gun Salute. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
The good news? Despite not really having their best game, the Pens had a powerplay , down 3-2, with under 4 minutes to go … See the article here

Morning Pens Buzz: On Jagr’s big night; Flyers team speed was the difference in win; Post-Game tidbits, Analysis Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Pens Buzz Jagr stars On and Off the Ice in Win: The Philadelphia Flyers could not have scripted last night’s 4-2 win any better. Flyers players and coaches knew this game meant a ton to Jaromir Jagr and Jagr delivered. “I’m sure [Jaromir] was happy to come in and be a factor the way … Visit link

Kovacevic: Jagr shows best, worst sides Source: Tribune-Review
On his return to town, Jaromir Jagr was nothing less than the best player on the ice in the Flyers’ victory over the Penguins at Consol Energy Center. … View post

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Penguins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins went back to the future for an evening and couldn’t possibly have liked the experience. Jaromir Jagr, the second-leading scorer in franchise history, returned to Pittsburgh and scored a goal during the Flyers’ 4-2 win over the Penguins on Thursday. The dominant player of the game, Jagr was booed all game by angry Penguins fans who are convinced that Jagr broke a promise he had made with team owner Mario Lemieux last summer. … See the article here

Lindros is ready for Classic return to Philly Source: Tribune-Review
For a player once dubbed “The Next One,” as in the next Wayne Gretzky, Eric Lindros had turned into “The Forgotten One” in Philadelphia. … Visit link

Flyers winger Jaromir Jagr’s take Source: Tribune-Review
Philadelphia Flyers winger Jaromir Jagr weighs in on his relationship with then Penguins and their fans. … Read more

Talbot warmly received in return with Flyers Source: Tribune-Review
Max Talbot nervously admitted before his return to Consol Energy Center that he was concerned the crowd would boo him because of the Flyers sweater he’d be wearing. … Visit link

Jagr basks in spotlight, as Flyers down Pens Source: Tribune-Review
The second-leading scorer in Pens history, Jaromir Jagr scored a goal and was the dominant player in a Flyers victory. … Read more

Former stars dim lights Source: Post Gazette
They booed. … More here

Penguins Notebook: Crosby handling concussion layoff in stride Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby’s situation could be discouraging for anyone. He’s back to sitting out practices and games, back to dealing with concussion symptoms. According to others with the Penguins, though, their captain and best player is keeping his spirits up … Read more

Jagr holds court on fans, Flyers, Lemeiux Source: Post Gazette
Former Penguins star winger Jaromir Jagr made his first visit Thursday to Consol Energy Center as a member of the rival Philadelphia Flyers. … Read this article

NHL Roundup: Islanders put out Flames in game featuring a melee Source: Post Gazette
John Tavares scored a goal and added an assist, and Evgeni Nabokov made 29 saves to lead the New York Islanders to a 3-1 win Thursday night against the visiting Calgary Flames. Andrew MacDonald and Brian Rolston also scored for New York, which snapped a three-game losing streak. The Islanders had dropped four in a row at home (0-3-1) since a 5-1 victory Dec … Continued here

Jagr scores as Flyers beat Penguins 4-2 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jaromir Jagr spent the days leading up to his return to Pittsburgh insisting it wasn’t personal. He stressed that he didn’t mean to cause hard feelings when he signed with the hated Philadelphia Flyers over the summer instead of with the Penguins, with whom he became a star two decades ago. The Penguins are just another team, Jagr said — no different than Tampa Bay. … View post

Staal’s OT goal caps Canes’ comeback (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
RALEIGH, N.C. – In the midst of a frustrating season in which little of what Eric Staal tried has worked, the Carolina captain leaned on his younger brother for advice after the Hurricanes faced Jordan Staal and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. … Excerpt from

Stunned Pic Of The Night 12.29 Source: The Pensblog
An iconic pic via our boy crossingbroad : PensKnittyLady and PensRyourdaddy , two of our favorite people and constant contributors to our site were the recipients of Jagr's salute. It is the stunned pic of the night because we're stunned. jesus . … Read more here

WJC: Pens Prospect Harrington Has Four-Point Night for Canada Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins 2011 draft pick Scott Harrington scored a goal and added three assists for Team Canada as they steamrolled Denmark, 10-2, at Rexall Place in Edmonton in opening round action of the 2012 World Junior Championship. Harrington’… … See the article here

Flyers defeat Penguins, 4-2 Source: Post Gazette
Jaromir Jagr and Max Talbot each scored and were successful in their return here in Philadelphia jerseys as the Flyers downed the Penguins, 4-2, tonight at Consol Energy Center. … More

Crowd Reacts to Jagr, Talbot’s Return Source: penguins.nhl.com
The day that many Penguins fans circled on their calendars finally arrived. On December 29, Pittsburgh faced cross-state rival Philadelphia – and some familiar faces were wearing orange and black sweaters. Jaromir Jagr and Max Talbot … … Visit link

Jagr and Talbot score, Pens lose 4-2 Source: The Pensblog
What a player. … See the article here

Endgame: Flyers 4, Penguins 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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THIRD PERIOD: Jagr enters your mouth, 3-1 Source: The Pensblog
Tough times for a lot of penguins fans. … Read the rest here

Flyers’ Jagr Feels Penguins Wrath: Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jaromir Jagr was presented with a number of options when he decided to return to the National Hockey League this summer. One of them was to rejoin the Pittsburgh Penguins, while another was to play for the Philadelphia Flyers. … See the article here

SECOND PERIOD: 1-1, Solid first period Source: The Pensblog
Pens got one early, Flyers countered. … See the article here

Penguins Staff Celebrate Holiday Season with Seniors at Harmer Village Source: penguins.nhl.com
Members of the Pittsburgh Penguins front office staff visited with residents at Harmer Village in Cheswick on December 21, 2011; delivering Christmas gifts as part of the organization’s annual “Operation Shoebox” program. … … See the article here

Video: Talbot Welcome Back Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Pittsburgh Penguin Maxime Talbot will return to Pittsburgh for tonight’s match up. … Watch here

Video: Post-Game: Max Talbot (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Penguin forward Max Talbot talks to to media after defeating the Penguins 4-2 on Thursday night. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Jaromir Jagr (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Penguin forward Jaromir Jagr talks to to media after defeating the Penguins 4-2 on Thursday night. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/29/11)) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after falling to the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: James Neal (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after falling to the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2. … Watch video here

Video: Post-Game: Tyler Kennedy (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy talks to the media after falling to the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Ben Lovejoy (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy talks to the media after falling to the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2. … To see video click here

Video: Flyers In Pittsburgh (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens fans talk about the Flyers in the Burgh and the return of Jagr and Talbot. … Watch here

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PensHead Daily Links 12-24-2011

Saturday, December 24th, 2011

Puck Daddy’s top 10 hockey fan moments of 2011 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Every year, the magnitude of the top stories in sports is affected by how fans react to them. … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 12-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Shelly Anderson’s recap from last night’s game . “When I get the puck on my stick, I know exactly where I’m going to put it.” – James Neal on his third period goal. -The Winnipeg Free Press’ recap … See the article here

Penguins demote Stait – 12-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
A day after recalling him from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL, the Penguins demoted defenseman Brian Strait back to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. … Read more here

Penguins Re-Assign Defenseman Brian Strait to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned defenseman Brian Strait to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Strait, 23, has appeared in one game this seaso… … See the article here

Video: Post-Game: James Neal (12/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after defeating the Winnipeg Jets 4-1. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Zbynek Michalek (12/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media after defeating the Winnipeg Jets 4-1. … Watch here

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RECAP: WinLOLpeg. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
Got news for you. … See the article here

Engelland accepts league decision, prepares for Dec. 31 Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Derek Engelland took no issue Friday with the three-game suspension the NHL issued for his head shot on Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger last weekend. … Link

Neal’s 20th goal sparks Penguins’ 20th win Source: Tribune-Review
There is much to be said for having 20 wins by Christmas in the NHL, as the Pens do after whipping the Jets, 4-1. … See the article here

Friday’s Three Stars: Brad Marchand’s 5-point party (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Brad Marchand, Boston Bruins Marchand had both his first career hat trick and first career 5-point night in the Bruins’ 8-0 curb-stomping of the Florida Panthers, their sixth straight win … Link

Penguins scores 3 in third period to top Jets 4-1 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
James Neal saw his goal almost before he scored it. Definitely before Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec did anyway. His score 22 seconds into the third period put Pittsburgh ahead and the Penguins scored two more goals in the final 20 minutes to beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 Friday night … Follow this link

Neal scores winner as Penguins beat Jets 4-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
WINNIPEG – James Neal is playing with such confidence, he can practically see himself scoring. … Read more here

Surge in 3rd leads to victory for Penguins Source: Post Gazette
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The zealous fans at MTS Centre like to pick out a whipping boy or two on the opposing team. It does not have to involve a grudge. A couple of stars will do. … See the rest here

NHL ROUNDUP: Rangers top Flyers, take Atlantic lead Source: Post Gazette
Henrik Lundqvist made 28 saves in his second win against Philadelphia this season and rookie defenseman Stu Bickel had two more assists for the host New York Rangers, who beat the Flyers, 4-2, Friday night to move into first place in the Atlantic Division. … See more here

Engelland offers no defense for hit vs. Blackhawks Source: Post Gazette
Deryk Engelland wasn’t angry, didn’t defend his hit on Chicago’s Marcus Kruger. The Penguins defenseman simply accepted the three-game suspension handed down by the NHL. … Link

Milbury won’t face charges in incident Source: Post Gazette
Former Boston Bruins coach and player Mike Milbury will not face charges after a Massachusetts clerk magistrate ruled Friday that there is not enough evidence to criminally charge him after his confrontation with a 12-year-old youth hockey player. The decision came after a closed-door hearing involving witnesses and police in Brookline District Court. … See the rest here

Loud crowd doesn’t stop Penguins win Source: Post Gazette
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The zealous fans at MTS Centre like to pick out a whipping boy on the opposing team. … See the article here

Endgame: Penguins 4, Jets 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Pens-Jets In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins 4, Jets 1 0:00: Horn sounds and the game is over. Pens pull out the victory. 5:02: Congratulations to Sullivan, who recorded an assist in the game for his 700th career NHL point. … More

Penguins at Jets – 12-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Happy Festivus to all of us: ChmhQz5wsOI -Festivus Day games have been unkind to the Penguins throughout their history. … Read this article

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Winnipeg Jets 4-1. … Watch here

Video: He’s the Neal Deal Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal fires home his 20th goal of the season from the hashmarks. … Watch video here

Video: Glass Scraps With Asham Source: penguins.nhl.com
Arron Asham and Tanner Glass scrap at center ice. … Watch video here

Video: Scoreless With a Chance of Fleurys Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury snatches a Nik Antropov shot from just outside the paint. … Click here to view video

Video: Off the Marc-Andre Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury anticipates an icing call and is forced to scramble when there is none forthcoming. … Video here

Video: Staal the Engine Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal snaps a 7 game scoring drought by snapping a powerplay goal by Ondrej Pavelec. … View video here

Tags: Arron Asham, Dan Bylsma, Deryk Engelland, James Neal, Jordan Staal, Ray Shero, usbzoso, Zbynek Michalek
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PensHead Daily Links 12-23-2011

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Gameday 35 – Jets Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (19-11-4) @ Winnipeg Jets (16-13-5) 8:30 pm/et TV: ROOT, TSN-Jets MTS Centre – Winnipeg, MB It's Christmas Eve Eve and the Penguins are in Winnipeg to play the Jets. … More here

Jets straddling the eighth-place line (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets find themselves at “the line,” a term head coach Claude Noel constantly refers to. The trick is now is staying there. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (12/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Winnipeg Jets. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (12/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Winnipeg Jets. … See video here

Video: Game-Day: Deryk Engelland (12/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Deryk Engelland talks to the media after the announcement of his 3-game suspension. … Click here to view video

Penguins’ Engelland: No issue with suspension Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Derek Engelland took no issue Friday with the three-game suspension the NHL issued for his head shot on Chicago center Marcus Kruger earlier in the week. … See the article here

Here is a pic of the sweater Dan Bylsma will wear behind the bench tonight Source: The Pensblog
From @pensinsidescoop Bylsma said he would wear a Christmas sweater against Winnipeg if the Pens beat the Blackhawks. … The rest is here

Mike Milbury is free, still sucks Source: The Pensblog
Via deadspin : “No one was punched, kicked, or assaulted in any way. I know the ‘Mad Mike' image that I have and all that … Go here to read the rest

Blackhawks Christmas video, really wish the Pens would do something like this Source: The Pensblog
The Blackhawks made a Christmas video: How great would it to see Crosby singing something with Bing Crosby snmdkmskm Probably the most feel good video of christmas since someone put the ending of a “Very Brady Christmas” on youtube What an emotional roller coaster. … See the rest here

Puck Daddy’s top 10 hockey fights of 2011 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There’s no ignoring the elephant cracking its knuckles in the corner: Hockey fighting is in a weird place in 2011. … Continue reading here

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 6, Islanders 3 – 12-23-11 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 … … Visit link

Pens recall defenseman Strait Source: Post Gazette
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The Penguins have recalled defenseman Brian Strait from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … Read the rest here

About the Jets – 12-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Jets. When and where: 8:30 p.m. … Read the rest here

Penguins Report: Game Day at Winnipeg Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens morning skate info (11:45 AM). Strait recalled (10:20 AM) … Link

Empty Netter Assists – 12-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Deryk Engelland (above) will have some extra free time this holiday season . -” It’s a great atmosphere … Read more here

Pittsburgh Penguins: 10 Keys to a Successful Rest of the Season Source: Bleacher Report
Fighting an uphill battle all season long, the Pittsburgh Penguins have managed to compile a 19-11-4 record—fifth best among Eastern Conference teams. Despite the cards being stacked against them, coach Dan Bylsma has kept his team calm and composed. Here are the top ten questions about the Penguins that will be answered over the next four months. Begin Slideshow … Read more here

Brian Strait to take Engelland’s spot in lineup Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The musical chairs continue for the Penguins on the blueline Defenseman Brian Strait is with the team in Winnipeg and expected to take Deryk Engelland’s spot in the lineup. Engelland is serving the first game of a three game suspension tonight Defenseman Paul Martin will miss his 3rd straight game due to a knee injury, … More

Happy holidays: Every NHL team gets a gift (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In the spirit of the season, heres what wed give each and every NHL team if we had an army of elves and a Jets-fueled flying sleigh. … Continued here

Penguins Recall Defenseman Brian Strait Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defenseman Brian Strait from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Strait, 23, will be spending his second stint of… … Continue reading here

Some lady makes an unrealistic shot, wins infinite money Source: The Pensblog
Well not infinite money, but 50k is nice. Via the Huffypo : Brenda Hewitt, a 59 year-old grandma, scores from mid-ice to win $50,000 … More here

4 Things to know about the Winnipeg Source: The Pensblog
Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. … Link

Mike Colligan strikes again Source: The Pensblog
The most electrifying man in sports journalism has struck again. In a recent article, Mike Colligan takes a look at Evgeni Malkin's game and how it has evolved over the past two or three weeks … Read more

Locals filling out United States junior team Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma always enjoys watching the world junior hockey tournament, but he’ll take special notice of this year’s event. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins’ Engelland gets a three-game ban Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland was suspended for his hit on Chicago’s Marcus Kruger Consol Energy Center. … The rest is here

Loud crowd helps Jets take off Source: Post Gazette
The MTS Centre in Winnipeg is the NHL’s smallest arena. It just might be the loudest, too. … See the article here

NHL Roundup: Winnipeg shuts down Montreal, 4-0 Source: Post Gazette
Blake Wheeler scored two goals and added an assist and Ondrej Pavelec stopped 27 shots for his third shutout this season, leading the host Winnipeg Jets to a 4-0 victory Thursday night against the slumping Montreal Canadiens. Winnipeg will play host to the Penguins tonight to cap a six-game homestand in which the Jets already have earned seven points of a possible 10. … Read more here

Wheeler leads Jets over slumping Canadiens (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
WINNIPEG – Already one of the team’s top playmakers, Blake Wheeler is starting to be the trigger man the Winnipeg Jets need him to be. … See more here

Penguins’ Engelland suspended for 3 games Source: Post Gazette
The NHL’s collective bargaining agreement mandates that all players be off Dec. 24-25. Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland, though, is going to get more of holiday break than most. … View post

Penguins D Engelland suspended 3 games (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh defenseman Deryk Engelland will miss three games after being suspended by the NHL for an illegal check to the head. … Follow this link

What To Watch For: Pens vs. Jets Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Tags: Consol Energy Center, Dan Bylsma, Deryk Engelland, Evgeni Malkin, Paul Martin, Ray Shero, Steve Mears
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PensHead Daily Links 12-22-2011

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tags: Ben Lovejoy, Chris Kunitz, Conn Smythe, Dan Bylsma, Deryk Engelland, Mark Eaton, Matt Cooke, Pascal Dupuis, Ray Shero, Steve Mears
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PensHead Daily Links 12-21-2011

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

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

Penguins’ Engelland faces hearing for hit to head (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland will have a telephone hearing on Thursday with Brendan Shanahan, who handles supplemental discipline for the NHL, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Wednesday. The hearing is being held to determine whether any discipline is… … Continued here

Hearing scheduled on Thursday morning for Deryk Engelland Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Defenseman Deryk Engelland faces a phone hearing Thursday morning with the NHL’s department of player safety. Engelland delivered a forearm to the head of Chicago’s Marus Kruger in tuesday’s 3-2 win.With the Penguins off until Friday, there was no rush for the hearing to happen today. A decision will be made before the Penguins depart … More

Penguins’ Engelland faces disciplinary hearing tomorrow Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland will face a supplemental disciplinary hearing on Thursday morning, the NHL just announced. … Link

League will have hearing on Engelland’s head hit Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland will have a telephone hearing with Brendan Shanahan, who handles supplemental discipline for the NHL, Thursday morning. … Read more here

REWIND: Mark Madden calling out Evgeni Malkin Source: The Pensblog
[ pic via pittsburghsportstavern ] Two months ago the super-jobber had his yinzer pitch fork out on Evgeni Malkin . As always, what you do on the Internet echoes in eternity. … More

Despres Gets Punk’D Source: penguins.nhl.com
CONSOL Energy Center had a new item hanging from the rafters on Wednesday afternoon. … Visit link

NHL Trades: Penguins’ Deal for Neal, Niskanen Paying off Handsomely Source: Bleacher Report
When Pittsburgh Penguins’ GM Ray Shero dealt everyday defenseman Alex Goligoski to Dallas for James Neal and Matt Niskanen last February, it was the consensus that Shero had put one over on Dallas GM Joe Nieuwendyk. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Despres Gets Punk’d Source: penguins.nhl.com
A prankster gives an early holiday present to Penguin Simon Despres who came out for practice and found his clothes hangin in the air. … View video

Engelland to have hearing for Kruger hit -12-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland will have a disciplinary hearing tomorrow morning with the NHL in regards to a hit he placed on Blackhawks forward Marcus Kruger last night. At 8:54 of the first period, Kruger pushed a puck by Penguins forward Pascal Dupuis on the left wing boards of the Penguins zone and was struck in the head by Engelland. … Read more

Martin remains day to day Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Defenseman Paul Martin has missed the last two games and did not practice again for the Penguins today. … More here

A great Lemieux pic Source: The Pensblog
Posted by the SI Vault on twitter. One of the few ” Come at me, bro” pics from 66 ever captured on camera. … See the article here

Grading the 2012 Winter Classic memorabilia and gear (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
That stick is like huMANgous big As you know, the NHL Winter Classic is less a hockey game than an ATM machine for the League and its sponsors, as the fans in both of the teams’ cities and on-site Continue reading … Link

Crosby Becomes Youth Olympic Games Ambassador Source: penguins.nhl.com
The International Olympic Committee announced that Crosby has been named a Youth Olympic Games Ambassador for the first edition of the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck from 13 to 22 January 2012. Crosby will not be traveling to the Gam… … Go here to read the rest

‘Penguins Pond at SouthSide Works’ Hosts Daily Public Skating During Holidays Source: penguins.nhl.com
“Penguins Pond at SouthSide Works” is your destination for holiday public skating. Beginning on Thursday, Dec. 22 at 11 a.m., the unique outdoor community ice rink will host daily public skating sessions through Jan … More here

Twenty Years Later – Rangers 7, Penguins 5 – 12-21-11 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 th … … Go here to read the rest

Penguins demote Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton – 12-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have demoted forward Eric Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. He has appeared in four NHL games this season and has no points. In 24 AHL games this season, Tangradi, 22, has 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists). … More

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (12/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Wednesday’s practice. … Click here to view video

STATS: Malkin ties Kessel. Kessel sucks. Other stuff Source: The Pensblog
Look where Evgeni Malkin is in the points race: Here's where the Penguins are in the Eastern Conference standings: Actually would rather take the 4-5 game over the 2-7. Any leafs series would be fixed. Here's where James Neal sits in the Richard chase: Some other stuff … See the article here

Morning Pens Buzz: On Transition game, Big Guns stepping up, Power Play improvement, Engelland’s hit a turning point, Tangradi sent down Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Pens Buzz Transition game: The Penguins are a team that is built on creating offense through the neutral zone and they got to their game early last night, stretching the ice with quick puck movement in the transition game. Improving in that area and attacking the Blackhawks with a quick transition game was a … Read more

Crosby chosen as ‘ambassador’ for Youth Olympics (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is lending his support to the first Winter Youth Olympics. … See the rest here

Penguins Re-Assign Eric Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Eric Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Tangradi, 22, has played in four game… … The rest is here

Penguins Report: 12/21/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Rookie Despres gets Punk’d (11:32 AM). Staal, Malkin & Martin not practicing (11:32 AM) … The rest is here

RECAP: Penguin Protocol. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
So what is it? Are the Penguins so good that they can be missing like $20 million in salary and go out and beat the number-one team in the NHL … Read more here

The Case For Suspending Deryk Engelland Source: The Pensblog
Just because we're a fan blog doesn't mean we can't have differing opinions like human beings… It's understandable why this post was made … See more here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “He’s just a dominating player when he wants the puck.” – Chris Kunitz on Evgeni Malkin. -The Chicago Tribune’ … … See more here

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Carbonneau: Canadiens coach needs French Source: Tribune-Review
Guy Carbonneau understands Randy Cunneyworth’s plight, but the former coach of the Montreal Canadiens also knows that the new man in that job should learn to speak French as quickly as possible. … The rest is here

Sutter is hired as new coach for L.A. Kings Source: Tribune-Review
The Kings fired coach Terry Murray on Dec. 12 in Boston before starting a four-game road trip, and assistant coach John Stevens was 2-2 as the interim coach. … Continued here

Blackhawks star laments Crosby’s absence Source: Tribune-Review
Chicago stars Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane were on the ice with Penguins star Sidney Crosby in one of the most famous recent hockey games. … Follow this link

Malkin guides Pens in win over Blackhawks Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby can take his time returning from his concussion-symptoms, as long as Evgeni Malkin keeps playing like this. … More here

Tuesday’s Three Stars: Gaborik boosts Rangers; Malkin piles points (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Marian Gaborik, New York Rangers Gaborik passed the 600-point plateau in his career with his first goal of the night early in the third period and added to his total with an empty-netter to seal a 4-1 Continue reading … Read the rest here

Penguins push win to the limit Source: Post Gazette
Perhaps it shouldn’t have gotten this exciting. Not when the Penguins had a three-goal lead after two periods. Not when they were playing at home … More

Penguins Notebook: Kennedy says there’s pressure to play hurt Source: Post Gazette
Penguins winger Tyler Kennedy shook his head Tuesday when told about former teammate Colby Armstrong. Armstrong, now with Toronto, got hit Saturday and sustained a concussion. … More here

NHL Roundup: Rangers cruise by Devils Source: Post Gazette
Marian Gaborik snapped a third-period tie with the first of his two goals and then sealed New York’s win with an empty-netter as the Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils, 4-1, Tuesday night. … Read more

Stunned Pic Of The Night 12.20 Source: The Pensblog
From reader Tim M. Sitting next to me at the game is a Blackhawks fan that I just knew was a perfect stunned candidate… Total puck bunny calling everyone by cute pet names etc … See more here

Malkin has 3 assists in Pens’ win over Blackhawks (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Evgeni Malkin’s scoring burst was good enough through two periods that the Pittsburgh Penguins were able to hold off the Chicago Blackhawks in the lackluster third. Malkin had three assists as Pittsburgh built a three-goal lead, held off a furious charge by the NHL-leading Blackhawks, and snapped their five-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory on Tuesday night. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins defeat Blackhawks, 3-2 Source: Post Gazette
Evgeni Malkin had another big night with three assists as the Penguins downed the Chicago Blackhawks, 3-2, tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Read more

Deryk Engelland will probably be suspended because his borderline hit was on national TV Source: The Pensblog
Eddie Olsucks and Keith Jones got all jammed up about this hit. … Read this article

Pens hang on, win 3-2 Source: The Pensblog
Great win for the Pens. Chicago was closing fast in third, and MAF held the fort. Malkin with 3 assists, TK with the GW … Visit link

Endgame: Penguins 3, Blackhawks 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Malkin continues surge for NHL points lead with 3 point night Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Evgeni Malkin (15G-24A-39Pts) continued his surge for the NHL points lead, collecting three assists and moving into a four way tie for first in the league with 39 points. Malkin assisted on all three Penguin goals, leading Pittsburgh to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks … View post

Tritschler Tendered by Jamestown Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh, PA – Robert Tritschler, a graduate of Greensburg Central Catholic High School, has signed a tender sheet with the Junior A Jamestown Ironmen (Jamestown, NY) of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) for the 2012-2013 season. … … Continued here

Neal nets 19th goal of the season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
James Neal continues to emerge as one of the NHL’s top goal scorers, finishing a 2-on-1 break, scoring his 19 goal of the season at 2:45 of the second period. … Read more here

Sabilla, Sodrosky, Berner, Gilland Honored by Pittsburgh Penguins As Highmark High School Hockey Players of the Month Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins honored Chartiers Valley’s Justin Sabilla, Penn-Trafford’s Conlan Sodrosky, North Hills’ Brett Berner and Butler’s Tanner Gilliland as Highmark High School Hockey Players of the Month for November Tu… … Go here to read the rest

Video: Deryk Engelland will receive a call from Brendan Shanahan (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
NHL players are really making Brendan Shanahan’s Christmas week much busier than it should be. In the middle of the first period of tonight’s Chicago Blackhawks/Pittsburgh Penguins game, Deryk Engelland laid a big on Markus Kruger along the boards making Continue reading … See the rest here

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Hawks @ Pens: Hossa has re-emerged as one of NHL’s best wingers; Lovejoy back in lineup Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Blackhawks @ Penguins For the second time in a week, the Penguins face an elite team in the Western Conference and tonight’s its the Chicago Blackhawks (21-8-4, 46pts), the NHL’s best team riding a five game winning streak. The disappointment for the Penguins is that it won’t be a game where management can truly evaluate … Read more here

NHL Roundup: Kings hire Sutter; concussion epidemic continues (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The long rumored hiring became a reality Tuesday, when the Los Angeles Kings officially named Darryl Sutter as its new head coach. Sutter will assume control of the team for Wednesday morning’s practice and will coach his first game Thursday night at home against the Anaheim… … View post

Pens-Hawks In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS 3, BLACKHAWKS 2 0:00: Pens survive a nailbiting last minute-and-a-half to defeat the NHL’s top team 3-2!!! 1:29: Neal trips up Kane on the backcheck and the Hawks are going to finish the game on the PP…they’ve pulled… … Read more

Penguins-Blackhawks: Malkin To Carry Hobbled Pens vs. League-Best Chicago Source: Bleacher Report
Evgeni Malkin is on a scoring tear, but it hasn’t been quite enough to keep the decimated Penguins lineup from sliding down the Eastern Conference standings. Chicago , meanwhile, has won eight of 10 and sits atop the NHL standings behind a potent offense and goaltender Ray Emery … The rest is here

Video: Engelland Hits Kruger Source: penguins.nhl.com
Deryk Engelland hits Marcus Kruger in the first period. … See video here

Video: Neal Before Greatness Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal streaks down the far boards and snaps one by Ray Emery to push the Penguins lead to 2-0. … Watch video here

Video: Cross to Chris Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin slides a pass to Chris Kunitz, who beats Ray Emery through the 5-hole. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Matt Niskanen (12/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Niskanen talks to the media after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks. … Watch here

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (12/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks. … View video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks. … View video here

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PensHead Daily Links 12-10-2011

Saturday, December 10th, 2011

Penguins at Islanders – 12-10-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -No Sidney Crosby. -No Jordan Staal … See the rest here

Gameday 30 – Islanders Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (16-9-4) @ New York Islanders (9-11-6) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, MSG Plus Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum – Uniondale , New York Another trip to the dump on Long Island. The Penguins are again faced with a number of injuries. On defense, Robert Bortuzzo has concussion-like symptoms and will not play. … Continued here

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 5, Rangers 3 – 12-10-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the second Stanley … … More here

NHL teams playing concussion deception games (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
On Friday afternoon, it was revealed that Chris Pronger was going to be paying a visit to Drs. Joe Maroon and Mickey Collins, what for that concussion-like thing he’s been experiencing. … More

Penguins Recall Forward Jason Williams Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Jason Williams from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Williams, 31, has recorded 17 points (3G-14… … Continued here

Penguins’ Staal out tonight vs. Islanders Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said Jordan Staal sustained a lower-body injury Thursday in Philadelphia and is listed as day-to-day. … Follow this link

Staal leaves morning skate early, out for tonight’s game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Game Day Buzz No Sidney Crosby and No Jordan Staal tonight for a Penguins team that has lost two straight are struggling to score goals, with just three tallies in their last two games. Staal is the latest Penguins to come down with an injury, leaving today’s morning skate about 10 minutes in and has … Read this article

Staal won’t play in Pens game tonight due to injury Source: Post Gazette
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About the Islanders – 12-10-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Islanders. When and where: 7 p.m., EST; Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum … Visit link

Empty Netter Assists – 12-10-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Welcome back Deryk Engelland (above)? … Excerpt from

Video: Game-Day: Joe Vitale (12/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Vitale talks to the media before tonight’s game against the NewYork Islanders. … To see video click here

Video: Game-Day: Deryk Engelland (12/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Deryk Engelland talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (12/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … See video here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (12/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears and Sam Kasan breakdown tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … To see video click here

Closing out third periods tough lesson for Senators (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
It’s too easy to dismiss the Ottawa Senators’ string of third period collapses as simply the product of youth. … Follow this link

Archibald Grateful for Opportunity Source: penguins.nhl.com
When USA Hockey released its preliminary roster for the 2012 U.S. … Continued here

Pens place call to Hershey for help on defense Source: Tribune-Review
Luckily for the Penguins, AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is currently in Hershey, which isn’t an unreasonable drive to Long Island. … Read this article

Spate of concussions plagues Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
No medical evidence suggests that concussions are contagious, but the Penguins appear intent on making a strong argument that states otherwise. … Continue reading here

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NHL ROUNDUP: Wideman’s 3 goals boost Washington Source: Post Gazette
Dennis Wideman had trouble believing the stat sheet after his first career hat trick. … Follow this link

Penguins’ Bortuzzo latest on concussion list Source: Post Gazette
Concussions in hockey generally are caused by violent collisions or blows to the head. … View post

Canadian telecom rivals buy Maple Leafs, Raptors Source: Post Gazette
Canada’s largest telecommunication companies announced Friday they have agreed to buy the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and NBA’s Toronto Raptors in a billion-dollar deal as the fierce telecom rivals seek content for their sports channels, digital properties and smartphones. … See the rest here

Engelland’s return would boost Penguins defense Source: Post Gazette
For much of his career, Deryk Engelland was a name on his organization’s depth chart. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Pens Insider: The Rivalry (12/9/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV was on hand as the Penguins took on the Philadelphia Flyers who have some familiar faces in their line up. … Video here

Agostino Motivated to Crack USA’s Roster Source: penguins.nhl.com
It was all but guaranteed that Penguins prospect Kenny Agostino would be one of the 29 players named to the preliminary roster for the 2012 U.S. National Junior Team … More here

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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 11-29-2011

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tags: Arron Asham, Brooks Orpik, Chris Kunitz, Craig Adams, Dan Bylsma, Deryk Engelland, Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, Jordan Staal, Kris Letang, Matt Cooke, Pascal Dupuis, Paul Martin, Phil Kessel, Ray Shero, Sidney Crosby, Tyler Kennedy, Zbynek Michalek
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PensHead Daily Links 11-21-2011

Monday, November 21st, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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