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PensHead Daily Links 12-28-2011

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

Off-Day Pens Buzz: On Jagr and Talbot’s return; Pens to see Bobrovsky; Malkin reflects on Jagr, linemates Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Off-Day Flyer Notes A ton of buzz for tomorrow night’s matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers and what a big surprise there. The drama surrounding the game centers around Jaromir Jagr and Max Talbot when it probably should be about two of the best Eastern Conference teams facing off and the top two … See the rest here

Crosby still out as Pens host Jagr, Flyers (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
When Jaromir Jagr chose to sign with the Philadelphia Flyers over the summer after a three-year sabbatical, the 39-year-old Russian knew it wouldn’t go over well in Pittsburgh. And to be honest, he doesn’t care. … The rest is here

Puck Daddy’s 2011-12 Midseason Fantasy Hockey Awards (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Time to hand out some pretend midseason awards. … Excerpt from

Fan Guide vs. Philadelphia Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will battle the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, December 29 at CONSOL Energy Center. Here are some tips for fans who plan to attend the game: Doors will open at 6:00 pm for the 7:00 pm start Visit Pens… … More here

Crosby still has concussion symptoms (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby continues to go through light workouts but is still experiencing concussion symptoms, coach Dan Bylsma told reporters on Wednesday. Bylsma’s status report was the first update on the Penguins’ star since Crosby spoke publicly about… … Follow this link

Penguins’ Crosby still experiencing symptoms (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is participating in light exercise but remains sidelined indefinitely with concussion-like symptoms. … See more here

Puck Daddy’s 10 most shocking moments of 2011 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Philadelphia Flyers observe a moment of silence to honor the memory of the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ice hockey team. … More

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 6, Capitals 2 – 12-28-11 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. … See more here

Sidney Crosby: Penguins’ Superstar Can’t Shake Concussion Symptoms Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is one of the great players in hockey today, but concussion symptoms continue to plague him and keep him off the ice. On Wednesday, coach Dan Bylsma addressed the media for the first time since Crosby took “a minor hit” against the Boston Bruins three weeks ago. The news was not good … Link

Jagr speaks – 12-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
Flyers forward and former Penguins captain Jaromir Jagr spoke today at the Ice Castle rink in Castle Shannon. He talked about what he anticipates on the eve of his first game against the Penguins since his flirtations against the team as a free agent this summer and what it will be like playing in Consol Energy Center instead of the Civic Arena: 145356 Jagr was a little testy with the first few questions he was asked today and those exchanges appear to have been edited out of the video … View post

Talbot speaks – 12-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
Flyers forward and former Penguin Maxime Talbot returned to Pittsburgh today ( Technically, it was in Caastle Shannon ). … View post

Video: Twitter Q & A: Ben Lovejoy (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy answers questions from fans via Twitter. … Watch video here

Video: IN THE ROOM: Episode 2, Part 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy works toward a return, injuries hit the Pens again and the team looks to rebound from a tough stretch. … Click here to view video

Video: IN THE ROOM: Episode 2, Part 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Byslma wears a mic behind the bench vs. Buffalo, Ben Lovejoy returns, the Pens celebrate the holidays and prepare for the Flyers. … Watch here

Video: Scouting Report: Philadelphia (12/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
In-state rivals the Philadelphia Flyers will make their first trip to the CONSOL Energy Center this season. Michelle Crechiolo lets us in on what to expect. … Video here

STATS: The rule about placing a player on LTIR Source: The Pensblog
Now that is seems Crosby is having concussion-like symptoms again, the question that needs to be asked: Should the Pens place Crosby on Long term injury reserve? Here is the official rule about LTIR , so that when it gets bought up there will be no confusion: Via CapGeek : Teams receive cap relief when a player is considered to have a “bona-fide long-term injury” — injuries that cause a player to miss at least 10 games or 24 days. This is one of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of the CBA … More here

Bylsma: Crosby has symptoms again Source: The Pensblog
From espn .com : Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby is still experiencing concussion symptoms nearly a month after he last played, coach Dan Bylsma said Wednesday. Crosby, who has not resumed skating, is still doing light workouts, Bylsma told reporters … Read more

Crosby still dealing with symptoms, limited to light workouts Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
More than three weeks since suffering concussion like symptoms following the Penguins contest with the Boston Bruins on December 5, Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has yet to show any kind of real progress in his rehab The Penguins today finally broke their silence today regarding Crosby and the news was not promising. … Follow this link

Penguins: Crosby still experiencing concussion symptoms Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center and captain Sidney Crosby continues to do light workouts and still is experiencing concussion symptoms, coach Dan Bylsma said today. … The rest is here

Bylsma: Crosby still having concussion symptoms Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins finally broke their silence about Sidney Crosby, and the news isn’t good. Crosby, more than three weeks after absorbing a minor hit against Boston, is still “having (concussion) symptoms,” according to coach Dan Bylsma. … Link

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (12/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after practice at Southpointe. … See this video

RMU Hosts Hockey Showcase Friday Source: penguins.nhl.com
The unique excitement of Division I college hockey returns to CONSOL Energy Center Friday as red-hot Robert Morris hosts No. … More

Penguins Report: 12/28/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:00 AM: The Pens are on the ice for practice. Only player missing is Kunitz … Excerpt from

The week in pissed off coaches 12/21-12/27 Source: The Pensblog
We usually get all of our pics from espn.com's recaps of NHL games. Hard to believe that ESPN would be a good source of hockey shit, we know. When browsing across most of the pics from different teams, and the Penguin games we can't help but notice that there are always pics of pissed off coaches. So we went back and looked through pics from the last week and found pictures of pissed of coaches … Link

Don Cherry plays the piano Source: The Pensblog
This is actually cool: … See the article here

Penguins’ soloist sings his finales, follows call to seminary Source: Post Gazette
As the Penguins prepared to take the ice against Carolina Tuesday, Dean Kokanos paced just inside the Zamboni gate, quietly singing vocal progressions to warm up his voice. Then he stepped onto the ice, his image magnified on the scoreboard, and delivered a soaring tenor “The Star-Spangled Banner” whose final notes were accompanied by roaring applause. … Read more here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . … Link

Video: Local Hero: Kenny Reiter (12/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kenny Reiter sits down with PensTV to talk about his hockey career so far. … To see video click here


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Video: UPMC Spotlight: James Neal (12/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal is highlighted in the UPMC Penguins Spotlight for his dominating play on the ice. … Watch here

No news is bad news in case of Crosby (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins are delighted with their four-game winning streak, which was extended in a 4-2 victory over Carolina on Tuesday night at Consol Energy Center. Having their captain back in the lineup would be even better, but that doesn’t appear likely to happen anytime… … Continued here

Penguins center Staal gets to 400-game level Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Jordan Staal became the seventh-youngest player in NHL history to reach the 400-game milestone, doing so in a game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … Go here to read the rest

Ex-Penguins coach Johnny Wilson dies Source: Tribune-Review
Former Penguins coach Johnny Wilson, who guided the Penguins for three full seasons between 1977-80, died after a lengthy battle with lung disease. … Read this article

Barrage of shots paves the way for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
The 52 shots by the Penguins represents the most the team has fired at a goaltender in the short history of Consol Energy Center. … See the rest here

Tuesday’s Three Stars: Kane, Stamkos net 2; Hartnell taunts Bolts (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Evander Kane, Winnipeg Jets The Jets sniper set the pace for his team in a 4-1 victory at the Colorado Avalanche, snapping their 8-game home winning streak. He scored his 16th in the first period; after Tim Continue reading … Read the rest here

RECAP: Peters peppered by a pack of pickled penguins. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
This game has happened like 12,000 times over the last 6 years. … More here

Morning Pens Buzz: Pens play defense by playing offense vs Canes; Despres evolving in puck moving game but does he stay when Martin, Engelland return… Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Pens Buzz The Penguins 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday night was a perfect example of the kind of offensive game head coach Dan Bylsma preaches to his team. The Penguins outshot Carolina 52-18 and the Penguins played defense by playing offense. … The rest is here

Penguins launch 52 shots in 4-2 victory Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins probably didn’t know all that much about Justin Peters before Tuesday night. Frankly, they probably don’t know all that much more about him today, either. One thing they surely do realize, however, is that Peters’ play was the only thing that kept Carolina even remotely competitive for most of the Penguins’ 4-2 victory against the Hurricanes at Consol Energy Center. … Continued here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 12.27 Source: The Pensblog
Joe Sacco is speechless stunned: Colorado lost to Winnipeg at home 4-1. yikes. … Visit link

NHL Roundup: Red Wings overcome slow start to win Source: Post Gazette
Pavel Datsyuk and Niklas Kronwall scored 56 seconds apart in the third period to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 comeback win against the St. Louis Blues … Excerpt from

Penguins Notebook: Hurricanes’ Ward crosses goal off of list Source: Post Gazette
Goaltender Cam Ward was the toast of Consol Energy Center early Tuesday, and he didn’t even start for the Carolina Hurricanes later in the evening against the Penguins. “We were kind of joking that I should be on the power play,” said Ward, who a night earlier became the 10th goaltender in NHL history to record — or, in this case, be credited with — a goal. … Read more

Neal nets 21st, Penguins beat Hurricanes 4-2 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Dan Bylsma has been around the Pittsburgh Penguins long enough to recognize troubling games such as this one. The Penguins coach felt uneasy as he saw that his club held a sizable advantage in shots, but was still tied with the Carolina Hurricanes through two periods. He knew the game could turn in one of two ways: the Penguins could have the game stolen by the hot goalie, or his club could finally… … View post

Textbook Bylsma Source: penguins.nhl.com
It’s fitting that the night Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma moved into a tie for second place on the franchise’s all-time win list (135), his team played a textbook example of the system he preaches. Bylsma emphasizes the importance … … See the article here

Endgame: Penguins 4, Hurricanes 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Big East Opener: Panthers struggle to defend the “3″ in 72-59 loss to Notre Dame Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Notre Dame 72 – No. 22 Pittsburgh 59 As Big East play has opened up, what’s become alarming for Pitt is that they show no resemblence of Jamie Dixon teams that wear down teams defensively … More

Malkin’s 2 assist night gives him 18 pts in last 8 games Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Evgeni Malkin (15G-27A-42Pts) extended his points streak to 8 games with a 2 assist night in the Penguins 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. Malkin continued his surge in the points race moving a point behind Philadelphia’s Claude Giroux who leads the league with 43 pts. Malkin has 3 goals and 7 assists in his … View post

Staal back at full health, named first star in victory Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
After dealing with a groin injury that nagged him for a few weeks, Jordan Staal showed tonight he is back at full health and was a force on the ice, receiving the games No. … See more here

Penguins rout Hurricanes, 4-2 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins piled up a season-high 52 shots and extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at Consol Energy Center. … View post

Niskanen improves to a +12 on the season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Defenseman Matt Niskanen logged 20:07 of ice time, third among defensemen and was a +1 in the Penguins 4-2 win. Niskanen improved to a +12 on the season, first on the team and tied for 12th in the NHL among defensemen. . … Read more

Neal inches closer to Gaborik with 21st goal of the season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
James Neal (21G-15A-36pts) drove to the net and knocked in a Chris Kunitz rebound on a mis-clear from Canes defenseman Bryan Allen for his 21st goal of the season at 8:10 of the second period, extending his points streak to 8 games in the Penguins 4-2 win. Neal added an assist on Steve Sullivan’s power … More

Sullivan has 5 power play points in last 7 games Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins have scored on the power play in five straight games and winger Steve Sullivan(7G-12A-19Pts) is racking up the points on the man-advantage. … Visit link

Kennedy picking up his play, extends points streak to 4 games Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Tyler Kennedy (4G-13A-17Pts) racked up two assists extending his points streak to four games in the Penguins 4-2 win. … Continued here

THIRD PERIOD: Peters ready to break, 1-1 Source: The Pensblog
Go pens … Go here to read the rest

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SECOND PERIOD: Whatever city Source: The Pensblog
Tough period. … Excerpt from

Here is the Bylsma F Bomb that Root Sports forgot to bleep out Source: The Pensblog
via our boy J.C . Steigerwald just apologized for it on air: A better video after the read more via Thick Andy … Read more here

FIRST PERIOD: All access night for Root Sports Source: The Pensblog
Carolina sucks. Could be a strange telecast. … The rest is here

NHL roundup: Canucks’ Higgins out with hand problem (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Vancouver Canucks left wing Chris Higgins is out for an uncertain period of time because a problem with his hand, the Vancouver Sun reported Tuesday. It appears that Higgins has a staph infection on his hand that is similar to the infection he had on his foot that sidelined him for… … See more here

Puck Previews: Blues vs. Red Wings; Sidney Crosby concerns (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. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (12/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2. … Click here to view video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2. … See this video

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PensHead Daily Links 12-12-2011

Monday, December 12th, 2011

Puck Previews: Devils, Ducks trade; Marchand, Desjardins fined (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 … Read more here

NHL roundup: Sidney Crosby out indefinitely (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
After missing a pair of games with concussion-like symptoms, Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby has decided to take himself out of the lineup indefinitely. … Excerpt from

Kings fire Terry Murray; ex-Flyers coach Stevens interim boss (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It was just a question of “when?” After Los Angeles Kings execs told the LA Times that they were “poised to dismiss” Coach Terry Murray, the possible became the inevitable. … Visit link

Brad Marchand sucks, is fined Source: The Pensblog
Brad Marchand has been fined $2,500 for the slew foot in the video below. … Read the rest here

Fan Guide vs. Detroit Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will battle the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, December 13 at CONSOL Energy Center. Here are some tips for fans who plan to attend the game: Doors will open at 6:00 pm for the 7:00 pm start All fa… … Link

RUMOR: Tony Granato could leave Pittsburgh for LA Kings Source: The Pensblog
A big time rumor just dropped.Could assistant Penguins coach Tony Granato be headed to the LA Kings for a head-coaching position? As best as we can tell … More

Puck Headlines: Giroux, Chara updates; how Kerry Fraser apologizes (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. Some gorgeous renderings of the Pegula Ice Arena have surfaced on Continue reading … Follow this link

Part of the Rivalry: Detroit Red Wings Fans Should Root for Pittsburgh Penguins Star Sidney Crosby to Recover from Concussion-like Symptoms (Yahoo!… Source: Yahoo Sports
The chants of “Cindy” and “Cry Baby Crosby” ring out each time Pittsburgh Penguins star forward Sidney Crosby takes the ice at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit to battle the Red Wings. He’s a player that Wings fans absolutely love to hate. … See the article here

Pens Trade Helmets for Santa Hats at Children’s Hospital Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins donned Santa hats and delivered Christmas presents to patients at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC on Monday. The Penguins embodied the giving nature of the holidays by raising the funds to purchase all … … See more here

Sidney Crosby: Should the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Star Retire? Source: Bleacher Report
Are we witnessing the concluding chapter of Sidney Crosby’s hockey career? … View post

Sidney Crosby Out: Will He Ever Be 100-Percent Healthy Again? Source: Bleacher Report
USA Today broke the news earlier today that Pittsburgh Penguins captain and star forward Sidney Crosby has been sidelined with concussion-like symptoms. This news comes on the heels of an announcement that Crosby had been set to miss a few games as a precaution. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (12/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Head Coach Dan Bylsma speaks with the media following today’s practice. … Video here

Video: Penguins Visit Children’s Hospital Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins deliver gifts to kids at Children’s Hospital. … Watch here

Penguins star Crosby out indefinitely due to concussion-like symptoms (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
After missing a pair of games with concussion-like symptoms, Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby has decided to take himself out of the lineup indefinitely. … Excerpt from

Post-Practice Buzz: Dupuis likely to get extended look at center & tidbits on Crosby, Niskanen & Jeffrey Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Practice Buzz & Thoughts —- There’s nothing encouraging about Sidney Crosby’s situation right now, despite any type of spin some media members might try to put on it claiming he’s just being cautious and such until he feels 100%. … See the rest here

Penguins’ Crosby out with recurrence of concussion-like symptoms Source: Tribune-Review
“It’s not something I am happy about watching,” said Sidney Crosby, who missed two games last week after receiving an elbow to the head from the Boston Bruins’ David Krejci last Monday night. There is no timetable for his return. … More

2011 Penguins Booster Club Holiday Ornament Auction Source: penguins.nhl.com
During November and December home games, the Pittsburgh Penguins Booster Club sold charity holiday ornaments for the benefit of the Autism Society of Pittsburgh. … Continued here

NHL Breaking News: Is Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby’s Career Over? Source: Bleacher Report
I was working when Ireceiveda text on my cell from a friend saying, ” Sidney Crosby is out indefinitely with concussion-like symptoms.” Now, I’ve been a Philadelphia Flyers fan all my life, but ever since Crosby entered the league, I couldn’t help but be amazed at how skilled he was. … Continue reading here

Sidney Crosby and the 100-percent headache (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby told the media on Monday that his absence from the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup will extend for more than the two games the team said he’d miss last week. In fact, he said there’s “no timetable”; hearing those words Continue reading … Follow this link

Crosby out with concussion-like symptoms (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is out indefinitely with concussion-like symptoms. … See the rest here

Crosby Waiting Until 100 Percent Before Return Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby said that he’s experienced concussion-like symptoms the past few days after taking several hits against the Boston Bruins last Monday and is being careful about his health before returning to the lineup. … … View post

Richard Park hurt, out 4 to 6 weeks Source: The Pensblog
Oh look another injury: He has been placed on IR . He will be replaced by either a traffic cone or Steve Macintyre, but hopefully a traffic cone … Go here to read the rest

Sidney Crosby Comments Source: penguins.nhl.com
Quick comments from Sidney Crosby after he missed practice this morning… “Not (feeling) bad. I’m not happy about watching … Read more here

Richard Park out 4 to 6 weeks with foot fracture Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins will be without veteran forward Richard Park for at least 4 to 6 weeks. Park who traveled with the team on their recent road trip and even did some light skating, has a foot fracture, head coach Dan Bylsma announced during today’s media session. … View post

Crosby dealing with symptoms, no timetable for return Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Out Indefinitely Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will continue to take a very cautious approach moving forward, which will likely keep him out of the lineup for the foreseeable future Crosby admitted today that he is feeling okay but is dealing some symptoms, believed to be headaches. … Continue reading here

No timetable for Crosby’s return Source: The Pensblog
It isn't good. … Continue reading here

No time frame for Crosby’s return – 12-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby announced today he is experiencing concussion-like symptoms and will be sidelined indefinitely. … The rest is here

Video: Off-Day: Sidney Crosby (12/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby speaks with the media following today’s practice. … See video here

Video: Off-Day: Zbynek Michalek (12/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek speaks with the media following today’s practice. … Click here to view video

Video: PIHL: Seneca Valley vs. Mt. Lebanon Source: penguins.nhl.com
Seneca Valley takes on Mt. Lebanon in the PIHL Game of the Week November 21, 2011. … Video here

Crosby’s status for Detroit game Tuesday unresolved Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center and captain Sidney Crosby is not practicing with the club today at Consol Energy Center. His status for Tuesday’s home game against Detroit and beyond is not clear. He is expected to speak to reporters at some point today. … View post

No plans for Crosby to practice today; Michalek, Strait back on ice Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
After being held out of Thursday and Saturday’s game due to headaches, there are no plans for Sidney Crosby to practice today. According to the Penguins, Crosby will be addressing his situation within the next hour…… More to come. … Follow this link

NHL discipline still inconsistent under Shanahan – 12-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins defenseman Robert Bortuzzo was sidelined for Saturday’s game on Long Islander due to concussion-like symptoms he suffered after a hit from Flyers forward Zack Rinaldo Tuesday. … See the rest here

That awkward moment when Don Cherry may be right about something Source: The Pensblog
Don Cherry, for the first time ever, may be right about something. Key words “may be.” On Saturday's coaches corner Cherry said Crosby should be more worried about scoring than what he calls ” looking for trouble.” Forward to the five minute mark: While the term ” looking for trouble,” is a little bizarre, maybe Cherry is on to something? … See the article here

What We Learned: Are Florida Panthers counterfeit contenders? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend’s events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team. Feel free to complain about Continue reading … See the article here

Penguins Report: 12/12/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Crosby not practicing (11:05 AM). PensTV takes you “In the Room” (9:40 AM) … See the rest here

The Week Ahead: 12.12 Source: The Pensblog
No clue if Crosby will play this week. Maybe the Pens should do this: Stolen pic from Sabrina Sin Bin on twitter . Here is the Pens schedule this week: TUESDAY – 12/13 @RedWangs 7: 00pm The Wings are right in the middle of the pack in fourth … The rest is here

Video: Local Hero: Andrew Blazek (12/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Andrew Blazek talks to PensTV about his hockey career so far. … View video

Video: Penguins Pond TV Spot (12/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
A new TV spot highlighting the Penguins Pond at Southside Works Presented by Highmark featuring Mike Lange. … Video here

Here are some YouTubes Source: The Pensblog
We wish we were part of the mainstream media just so we could fabricate stories when there's really nothing to talk about. Letang and Michalek will come back when they come back. Talking about Crosby is, frankly, kind of depressing … Continued here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Are the Red Wings and Penguins still rivals ? -The Jason Williams era in Pittsburgh comes to an end for one day at least . (PG+) -Kyle Bushee and Paul Crowder … … Visit link

Flyers owner prepares to enter Hall Source: Tribune-Review
Philadelphia Flyers founder and owner Ed Snider is set for a more personal honor: He will be inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame today. … Visit link

Despres making impression on his Penguins teammates Source: Tribune-Review
Defenseman Simon Despres, the 20-year-old who was selected in the first round of the 2009 draft, has an assist and is a plus-1 in his first five games. … Link

Extra minutes not an issue for Penguins’ defensemen Source: Tribune-Review
As the Penguins continue to deal with a high number of injuries, the remaining healthy players are logging extra minutes. … See the rest here

Cup showdowns spawn a rivalry Source: Post Gazette
This is not the kind of rivalry where the mere sight of the other club’s sweater inspires snarls, where emotions and elbows are high just about anytime the teams share a slab of ice. No, this is not Penguins-Philadelphia, or Penguins-Washington. … Read more here

Sharp leads Blackhawks to OT win Source: Post Gazette
Patrick Sharp steered in a loose puck off a rebound at 4:26 of overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory against the San Jose Sharks. … View post

Video: DSG Plays of the Week (12/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Take a look at the Top 5 Plays from last week. Presented by Dicks Sporting Goods. … See video here

Video: Mike Lange’s Journal (12/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Lange talks about his memories of former Penguin Jaromir Jagr(1990-01), sponsored by Toyota. … Watch here

Senators have patience on their side this season (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Ottawa Senators are not a playoff-bound team. … Read the rest here

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PensHead Daily Links 10-17-2011

Monday, October 17th, 2011

Puck Previews: Giguere visits Leafs; Bradley says sorry to Semin (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 … View post

Tyler Kennedy out with concussion (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Tyler Kennedy will not play against Winnipeg on Monday night after being diagnosed with concussion-like symptoms. … More

Gameday 7 – Jets Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (3-1-2) @Winnipeg Jets (0-3-0) 8:30 pm/et TV: ROOT, TSN Jets MTS Centre, Winnipeg, MB The Pittsburgh Penguins head to Winnipeg in the first time in forever to face to reborn Jets. It's too bad that they're still essentially the same Thrashers team that fell apart last season. The Pens were 4-0 against the Thrashers in 2010-2011.They were the victorious opponent in the last game in Thrashers history and MikeComrie scored the final goal in Atlanta. Unsurprisingly, it's cold in Winnipeg … Link

Penguins F Tyler Kennedy out with concussion (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Tyler Kennedy will not play against Winnipeg on Monday night after being diagnosed with concussion-like symptoms. Coach Dan Bylsma says it’s uncertain how long Kennedy will be out and isn’t sure when Kennedy was injured. The team was made aware of the situation on Sunday night. … Read more here

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Hockey Hugs: leaping superhugs; Bobby Ryan, counselor (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? Seen a particularly good hug photo lately? Send it to puckdaddyblog@yahoo.com. … More

Kennedy out for Penguins; Jets without Kane – 10-17-11 Source: Empty Netters
As shocking as it might sound, the Penguins are without another important forward. … See the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Keys to Taking on Winnipeg Jets Without Evgeni Malkin Source: Bleacher Report
When the Penguins last took the ice on Saturday, the Buffalo Sabres defeated them 3-2. An attempted third period comeback came up a bit short as the power play lost a faceoff in the Sabres zone with 21 seconds left. Now, the team heads back out on the road, making their first trip to the city of Winnipeg since February of 1996. … Excerpt from

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (10/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears and Sam Kasan break down tonight’s game against the Winnipeg Jets. … Click here to view video

Video: Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (10/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Winnipeg Jets. … Watch here

Video: Game-Day: Arron Asham (10/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Arron Asham talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Winnipeg Jets. … See this video

Pens @ Jets: Kennedy dealing with concussion symptoms; Increased roles for Park, Asham tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins (3-1-2) @ Winnipeg Jets (0-3-0) Time: 8:38 P.M. | Where: MTS Centre, Manitoba, Canada Referees: Dean Morton (36) & Brad Watson (23) Linesmen: Lonnie Cameron (74) & Thor Nelson (80) Pre-Game Buzz First trip back to Winnipeg The Penguins return to Winnipeg for the first time since a 1-0 win against the original … More

STAT OF THE DAY: Mr. October Source: The Pensblog
Every weekday afternoon ,when we actually remember ,we'll be taking a look at various stats about the Penguins. … Excerpt from

Penguins’ Kennedy out with concussion Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins will be without forward Tyler Kennedy, who is experiencing concussion-like symptoms, for their game tonight against the Winnipeg Jets and, in all likelihood, tomorrow in Minnesota. … See the rest here

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Puck Headlines: Carter, Malkin out; missing Don Cherry (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. Before their home opener on Saturday night, the Florida Panthers honored Continue reading … Excerpt from

Pens Push: The smart move to keep injured players back, and details from a new Pens book. Source: Chipped Ice
A quick update, dear readers, as the Penguins get set to play in Winnipeg, Manitoba, for the first time since 1996: = First, Im not there. Neither is my trusted partner-in-crime Josh Yohe. Turns out that Trib sports columnist Dejan Kovacevic is a huge fan of Winnipeg and requested this trip. … Read more here

Crosby, Penguins Announce Return Of Little Penguins ‘Learn to Play’ Program Source: penguins.nhl.com
One thousand Pittsburgh area youngsters will receive FREE head-to-toe hockey equipment this winter, thanks to Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, who today announced the return of the Little Penguins ‘Learn to Play Hockey’ progr… … Visit link

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 8, Islanders 5 – 10-17-11 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. … More

Video: Scouting Report: Minnesota (10/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo lets us in on what’s in store for the Penguins as they take on the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night. … Watch video here

Video: Hockey Fights Cancer Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Sullivan stands up in the fight against cancer. … Watch video here

TiqIQ "Make an Offer’ Feature Source: The Pensblog
The good folks at TiqIQ wanted us to pass this new feature along. Basically you can pick the price you want to pay on the following two games: 1 Pens 10/20 game : vs Montreal 2. Pens 10/27 game : vs The Islanders Since it is like $2,000 to go a game now, there is something different … More

Penguins Report: Game Day at Winnipeg Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:15 AM (CENTRAL TIME): The Winnipeg Jets are making their way onto the ice as I type. 9:00 AM (CENTRAL TIME): Michelle Crechiolo gives you some details on the Winnipeg Jets. 8:45 AM (CENTRAL TIME): Well, I never tho… … More

What We Learned: The Ryan Nugent-Hopkins propaganda machine (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 … View post

About the Jets – 10-17-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Thrashers Jets. When and where: 8:30 p.m., EDT; MTS Centre. TV: Root Sports; TSN. … Read more here

Video: Dick’s Sporting Goods Plays of the Week Source: penguins.nhl.com
Take a look at the Top 5 plays from last week. Presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods. … View video

Winger Sullivan finds his way with Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Pens veteran Steve Sullivan hasn’t had much of a chance to process a system so intricate that coach Dan Bylsma resisted full implementation when he arrived in town years ago. … Link

Asham finally plays on home ice Source: Post Gazette
Penguins winger Arron Asham is 33, playing for his fifth NHL team and is three games from the 700th of his career. … Link

Empty Netter Assists – 10-17-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Penguins forward prospect Tom Kuhnhackl (right) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a right knee injury . -Former Penguins forward Matt Hussey … Read the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins: 5 Players Who Need to Step Up for Jets and Wild Games Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins landed in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Sunday for the start of a short, two-game road trip. They have back-to-back games, starting with the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night, and then they play the Minnesota Wild in Minneapolis on Tuesday … Continued here

Penguins Notebook: Letang conditioned to be a marathon man on skates Source: Post Gazette
Defenseman Kris Letang played 23 minutes, 20 seconds Saturday night. Took a couple of shots. Blocked one by Buffalo. … Read this article

NHL Roundup: Ducks own the third in win Source: Post Gazette
Francois Beauchemin, Corey Perry and Bobby Ryan scored during a 4:23 span of the third period, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the St. Louis Blues, 4-2 … Read more here

Pens Tidbits: Malkin’s knee injury worrisome Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will remain in Pittsburgh this week to undergo further evaluation and treatment on his surgically repaired knee. Malkin who has already missed three of the Penguinssix games this season due to knee soreness, including three of the past four, will miss both games on the Penguins upcoming road trip to Winnipeg … Continued here

Penguins vs. Jets Scouting Report Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 3-1-2-8 Home: 1-1-1-3 Road: 2-0-1-5 WHEN: Oct. 17, 2011 – 8:30 pm… … See more here

Flames flickering in too many departments (The Calgary Herald) Source: Yahoo Sports
Barely one week in and already there is good news for the Calgary Flames. … Excerpt from

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PensHead Daily Links 10-16-2011

Sunday, October 16th, 2011

Four injured players did not make trip to Winnipeg with Penguins Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have arrived in Winnipeg, but the team reports that center Evgeni Malkin and three other injured players did not make the two-game trip, which includes a game against the Jets on Monday and a game at Minnesota on Tuesday. … Read this article

RECAP: Missing You. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
Gutsy effort by the Pens last night. The best way to describe everything going on right now is that everyone is just missing Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby … Continued here

Phil Kessel’s blazing start for the Maple Leafs: Trick or treat? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL offensive leader board currently has Phil Kessel tied with John Tavares of the New York Islanders and David Legwand of the Nashville Predators with eight points, and tied with Tavares and James Neal of the Pittsburgh Penguins with Continue reading … Read more here

"BREAKAWAY" Tells Pens’ Inside Story Source: penguins.nhl.com
Andrew Conte, author of the fascinating new book, “BREAKAWAY: The Inside Story of The Pittsburgh Penguins’ Rebirth,” says the project was an eye-opener for him. Even though Conte covered the quest for a new arena as a reporter… … The rest is here

Empty Netter Assists – 10-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “Obviously, our five-on-five play has to be better.” – Jordan Staal (above, with Buffalo’s Thomas Vanek). -The Buffalo News’ recap … Go here to read the rest

Video: Scouting Report: Winnipeg (10/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo lets us in on what to expect as the Penguins head to Winnipeg for the first time in 15 years. … See this video


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Book takes inside look at Penguins’ decision to stay in ‘Burgh Source: Tribune-Review
In his book, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reporter Andrew Conte tells the story of the Penguins “from bankruptcy to the new arena, and from last place to the Stanley Cup.” … Read more

Starkey: NHL ‘sideshows’ getting old Source: Tribune-Review
Had to wonder what Mario Lemieux was thinking the other night at Consol Energy Center when his beloved sport morphed into studio wrestling. … Read more

Guerin’s tutelage benefits Scranton’s Gibbons Source: Tribune-Review
“He helped me a lot,” Gibbons said. “He’s been around the block. I’m still working, but I’m getting more comfortable. … Excerpt from

Kings win in Richards’ return to Philly Source: Tribune-Review
Mike Richards had a triumphant return to Philadelphia, assisting on Jack Johnson’s power-play goal at 1:39 of overtime to lift the Los Angeles Kings past the Flyers, 3-2, on Saturday night. … Continue reading here

Squandered scoring chances prove costly for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
No one will question the Penguins’ work ethic, but on Saturday night without their stars, the finishing touch required to beat Buffalo simply wasn’t there in a 3-2 loss at Consol Energy Center. … Excerpt from

Saturday’s Three Stars: Tavares tricks Rangers; Kessel stays hot (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: John Tavares, New York Islanders Tavares recorded his second consecutive 4-point night, with this one including his third career hat trick as the Islanders downed the New York Rangers 4-2. Tavares has five goals and three assists Continue reading … See the rest here

Cherry finally apologizes for fighting flap (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – A contrite Don Cherry finally apologized to three former NHL tough guys Saturday for disparaging them for their views on fighting in hockey. … Visit link

Buffalo captures rare victory here Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins own one of the best power plays in the NHL this season. Their penalty-killing is some of hockey’s finest, too … View post

On the Penguins: Girding for first visit to Winnipeg Source: Post Gazette
In the mid-1980s, then-Penguins coach Bob Berry was asked his impression of the city of Winnipeg as the Penguins prepared to travel there for a game. Berry’s response was instant, brief and hard to misinterpret … Continue reading here

Sore right knee keeps Malkin out again Source: Post Gazette
It is not difficult for Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff to recall the prowess of the Penguins when their top three centers are playing. “I don’t forget,” he said. “I know what they’re like.” That’s more because of impact than recent memory. … Read more here

Penguins lose in regulation for first time (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Buffalo Sabres have had trouble with the Pittsburgh Penguins whether Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin play or not. … The rest is here

Pens Push: Why Malkin should sit out trip and some fans don’t get it with Staal. Source: Chipped Ice
Some quick post-game observations after the Penguins first regulation loss on this NHL season, 3-2, to the Buffalo Sabres at Consol Energy Center: = The Penguins didnt win a game all last season during which they trailed entering the final period (0-19-1) and they are off to a similar start. Of course, this was the first … Read more here

Gerbe, Sabres beat Penguins 3-2 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Buffalo Sabres have had trouble with the Pittsburgh Penguins whether Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin play or not. That changed Saturday night … The rest is here

Endgame: Sabres 3, Penguins 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Sabres give Pens their first regulation loss, 3-2 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins sustained their first regulation loss, 3-2, against the Buffalo Sabres tonight at Consol Energy Center. They are 3-1-2. … Read the rest here

Pens Lose 3-2 Source: The Pensblog
Man. Pens lose, solid effort . Game in like 8 minutes. … Follow this link

THIRD PERIOD – Pens back in it, 2-1 Source: The Pensblog
James Neal is on PCP. Pens are back in the game … See the article here

SECOND PERIOD -Snnnnnoorre Sabres up, 2-0 Source: The Pensblog
Terrible period. Don't even really know what to say. We're at the game. … Continue reading here

FIRST PERIOD – Buffalo/ Pens Source: The Pensblog
Go pens Known streams: Sh.Lshunter Some site Justin.tv … View post

Pittsburgh Penguins: 6 Things to Watch For Against the Buffalo Sabres Source: Bleacher Report
Thursday night the Pittsburgh Penguins dropped a tough one to the Washington Capitals . It was a very entertaining game to watch, especially with the Pens throwing 41 shots at Tomas Vokoun … The rest is here

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (10/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Shearer’s Foods presents Perfection Plays from around the NHL! Debuted October 15 against the Sabres … See this video

Video: Tonight’s Matchup, 10/15 vs. Sabres Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins face the Sabres for the first time in the 2011-12 campaign. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: James Neal (10/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to reporters following Saturday night’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. … View video here

Video: Post-Game: Jordan Staal (10/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters following Saturday night’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. … View video here

Video: Coach’s Corner: Postgame (10/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Saturday night’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Steve Sullivan (10/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Sullivan talks to reporters after Saturday night’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. … Click here to view video

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PensHead Daily Links 10-09-2011

Sunday, October 9th, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 10-08-2011

Saturday, October 8th, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 07-06-2011

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

Evgeni Malkin chats about injuries, cigarettes, Ovechkin, Don Cherry, Matt Cooke and the Russian Mafia (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
This interview between Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin and Sports.ru was published last week in other words, before the Jaromir Jagr decision but it’s filled with the kind of candid comments we love to hear from Geno. Here’s Continue reading … Read the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Making Sense of the Jaromir Jagr, Max Talbot Fiasco Source: Bleacher Report
Five days have passed since the opening day of free agency and Pittsburgh Penguins fans have had time to digest the images of former Penguins star Jaromir Jagr and fan favorite Max Talbot signing with sworn rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers . Like many fans, I hoped that the long weekend could give us some time to cool off and have some beer and burgers before making anymore brash statements like the ones vocalized upon hearing Friday’s double-punch news … Read more here

A Cup for a New Generation Source: penguins.nhl.com
Throughout the summer, www.PittsburghPenguins.com will periodically present a PNC Wealth Management “Legendary Moment” from the PNC Legends Level Suites at CONSOL Energy Center. … Excerpt from

Winter Olympics 2018: Your South Korean hockey F.A.Q. (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
As you may have heard, PyeongChang is the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics, marking the first time the Winter Games will be played in South Korea. … Read this article

Penguins’ Recent Contracts Signal Shero’s Intentions for Crosby, Staal Source: Bleacher Report
Aside from the poisonous #JagrWatch that gripped Pittsburgh hockey for two weeks, the Penguins have been relatively quiet during the first five days of free agency. Call it the calm before the storm. That storm is set to begin in 2013-14 and likely won’t end until 2015-16. … Link

The 7 most interesting NHL arbitration scenarios (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There were 23 NHL players who filed for salary arbitration on Tuesday and then there were 22: Marc Methot filed out of function but instructed his agent to get a deal done with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The defenseman Continue reading … Read this article

Puck Treasures: The NHL Drinking Tube only looks like a bong (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Puck Treasures looks to find those hidden hockey treasures from the past and present, and gives them their proper remembrance. Seen an interesting piece of hockey apparel … Continue reading here

Video: PNC Legendary Moment: The Stanley Cup Source: penguins.nhl.com
PNC Legendary Moments … See this video

Wednesday With Stoosh: 7.6.11 Source: The Pensblog
Howard Cosell once said “Sports in human life is microcosm.” If Cosell was right, then the 72-hour period that ran from noon last Wednesday to about noon on Saturday was the Penguins fans’ equivalent of the scene in The Hangover when Stu wakes up, face to the floor, drooling out of his mouth, glasses knocked off. … Follow this link

Penguins sign defenseman to 1-year contract Source: Tribune-Review
Alexandre Picard played 43 games with Montreal last season and is a veteran of 236 NHL games. … Link

92 days…. Source: The Pensblog
via PensAreYourDaddy … Excerpt from

Penguins Notebook: Prospect camp moves to Consol Energy Center Source: Post Gazette
With the move to Consol Energy Center last season, the Penguins’ annual summer development camp comes with an added feature — a scrimmage at the new arena open to the public. The camp begins Monday and concludes with a 3 p.m. … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 07-06-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Penguins’ prospect camp will be held next week . Those attending include forwards Josh Archibald, Beau Bennett, Brian Gibbons, Tom Kuhnhackl, Nick Petersen, Bryan Rust, Zack Sill, Eric Tangradi (above), Paul Thompson, Dominik Uher, Keven Veilleux, Scott Wilson, defensemen Nicholas D Agostino, Si … … More here

NHL Notebook: Coyotes sign Yandle, Kaberle now a Hurricane (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It took a while and lots of negotiating, but the Phoenix Coyotes got their man, signing defenseman Keith Yandle to a five-year contract worth a reported $26 million, various media sources reported Tuesday. Yandle, 24, who has spent the past five seasons with the Coyotes, has become… … The rest is here

Penguins sign some guy Source: The Pensblog
The Penguins signed defenseman Alexandre Picard. [ Penguins.com ] If we mention Picard again other than a season preview or preseason game, or the phrase ” Jesus get Niskanen off the ice, Picard would do better than that,” than we are all in trouble … Read more here

Penguins sign defenseman Alexandre Picard to a 1 year deal (2-way) Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Alexandre Picard to a one-year contract. Picards contract is a two-way deal worth $600,000 at the NHL level. … Read this article

Penguins Sign Defenseman Alexandre Picard Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alexandre Picard (Credit – Getty Images) The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Alexandre Picard to a one-year contract, it was announced today by executive… … Read more here

Penguins sign defenseman Picard – 07-05-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have signed former Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Picard to a one-year two-way contract. In 43 games last season, Picard scored eight points (three goals, five assists). Picard, who turns 26 today, has spent parts of six seasons in the NHL with the Canadiens, Hurricanes, Senators, Lightning and Flyers … Go here to read the rest

Video: Steve Sullivan Radio Interview (7/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Sullivan appeared on 9.37 FM – The Fan, talking about his recent signing with the Penguins. … Video here

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PensHead Daily Links 03-24-2011

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

FIRST PERIOD: Pens/Flyers, Been a long time Source: The Pensblog
It won't take long for the hate to flow. If the Pens want to win the division this is as close to must win as it gets. … Read the rest here

Penguins-Flyers In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
6:46 PM: A major piece of news came out of the ‘City of Brotherly Love’ this afternoon. The Penguins have recalled goalie Brad Thiessen from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to backup Marc-Andre Fleury tonight, as the team announced today that Brent J… … See the rest here

Still lots to be decided in NHL’s final 2 weeks (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By IRA PODELL AP Hockey Writer … Excerpt from

Penguins Support Local Teams In State High School Hockey Finals Saturday Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins offer their best wishes to the three Penguins Cup champions – Mars, Bishop Canevin and Upper St. Clair – who will compete for Pennsylvania state high school hockey titles Saturday against the three Flyers Cup ch… … Continued here

Gameday 74 – Flyers Source: The Pensblog
7:00 pm Wells Fargo Center TV: FSN,NHLN-US It feels more than a little bit like playoff time already. Outside of the actual postseason, this is as big as it gets … Excerpt from

Kunitz Has Elevated His Game in Absence of Crosby Source: penguins.nhl.com
PHILADELPHIA — Despite the loss of linemate Sidney Crosby, left wing Chris Kunitz might very well be playing his best hockey since arriving in Pittsburgh two years ago. Don’t believe it … See the rest here

Pens recall G Brad Thiessen Source: The Pensblog
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled goaltender Brad Thiessen from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL). Thiessen is statistically the best goaltender in the American Hockey League, with a 32-7-1 record to go along with a 1.88 GAA and a .924 save %. … Continue reading here

Penguins Recall Goaltender Brad Thiessen Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled goaltender Brad Thiessen from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … More

Penguins recall Thiessen – 03-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
Here’s a peculiar move. The Penguins recalled goaltender Brad Thiessen (above) from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL (PG+). … Go here to read the rest

Canadiens vs. Bruins: After the outrage (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Rivals Montreal and Boston clash for the first time since Zdeno Chara’s hit on Max Pacioretty. Can common sense prevail? … Excerpt from

Puck Headlines: Habs slam Recchi; Devils expect Parise back (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. … See the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers: Riot on Broad Street Source: Bleacher Report
The NHL season is in the home stretch, with all teams having 10 or less games remaining before the playoffs begin. … Visit link

Video: BlackBerry Player to Watch: Kunitz Source: penguins.nhl.com
Don La Greca tells us why Chris Kunitz of the Pittsburgh Penguins is one of his players to watch tonight. … To see video click here

With eye on division crown, must-win game for Pens tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Game 74 Pittsburgh 42-23-8, 92 pts) @ Philadelphia (44-19-9, 97pts) PHI Home Record: 21-10-5 | PIT Road Record: 20-10-6 PHI Last 10: 4-3-2 | PIT Last 10: 6-2-2 | Season Series: Philadelphia leads, 3-1 Game Buzz Although the Penguins are very close to clinching a playoff berth, the Penguins enter tonight’s pivotal matchup against the … More

Why Dan Bylsma of the Pittsburgh Penguins Should Be Coach of the Year in the NHL Source: Bleacher Report
I want to start by saying that I know ESPN isn’t the best place to go for hockey news and analysis, but I went to their NHL page anyway. … Continued here

Vulcan Hoops: Smith named to WBCA All-American Team Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Smith named to All-America Team California University of Pennsylvania senior forward Kayla Smith (Elkins, W.Va./Elkins) was recently named to the State Farm Coaches All-America Team as selected by the Womens Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA). Smith posted a career year this season, leading the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) in scoring at 18.5 points and finishing … Go here to read the rest

Video: Game-Day: Chris Kunitz (3/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz before tonight’s game against the Flyers at the Wachovia Center. … View video here

Video: Game-Day: Dustin Jeffrey (3/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dustin Jeffrey before tonight’s game against the Flyers at the Wachovia Center. … Video here

Video: Game-Day: Coach Bylsma (3/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma before tonight’s game against the Flyers at the Wachovia Center. … To see video click here

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Center Jordan Staal Is Stepping His Game Up for the Team Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh sports fan are very passionate about theirteams. However, sometimes this passion gets in the way of how they should actually view and criticize their team and the players that play for their team, especially when the Penguins lose. … Visit link

Death Watch: Flames on life support; tragic number updates (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Since we're down to the final moments of postseason life for teams in contention, Puck Daddy solemnly begins a daily countdown to annihilation. The good news is that we're only a few games away from witnessing the greatest annual tournament … Continue reading → … Visit link

Penguins Report: Game Day at Philadelphia Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:44 AM: The Pens are on the ice for their morning skate. … Go here to read the rest

The Pens Haven’t Played The Flyers In A While… Source: The Pensblog
…Not since December 14th to be exact. … See the article here

LINK CITY: Mark Recchi Still Sucks, Don Cherry on Cooke, Caps and Sheen Source: The Pensblog
Links that are coming hard. … Visit link

About the Flyers – 03-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Flyers. When and where: 7 p.m., Wells Fargo Center. … Follow this link

The Morning Skate: 3/24 Source: The Pensblog
The Morning Skate: 3/23 Wednesday, 23 March 2011 08:54 Written by Ryan Porth RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games … Continued here

Sedin twins hope to reach next goal together (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Henrik and Daniel Sedin may become back-to-back MVPs, but any comparison to the NFL’s Mannings requires a championship. … Link

Penguins excuse Cooke from practice, Philadelphia trip Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins excused suspended left wing Matt Cooke from practice Wednesday, and he was not required to accompany the team to Philadelphia for a game tonight against the Flyers. … View post

Teammates: Crosby looks sharper during workouts Source: Tribune-Review
Teammates said Sidney Crosby has looked mentally and physically sharp during skill drills and is moving with improved speed. … See the article here

Flyers can’t shake persistent Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins trail the Flyers by five points entering a showdown tonight. … More here

Empty Netter Assists – 03-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Matt Cooke (above) has been given a few days away from the team to mentally reset (PG+). -Brooks Orpik isn’t quite ready to return to the lineup . … Continued here

Penguins Notebook: Orpik not quite ready to return Source: Post Gazette
Brooks Orpik, his right index and middle fingers taped together, said he has been medically cleared to return to the lineup for the Penguins, but he is not expected to play tonight in Philadelphia. “Now it’s just getting the timing back,” the veteran defenseman said after his first day back at team practice Wednesday at Southpointe. “The conditioning’s pretty good. … The rest is here

Sweep of the Devil. WB/S PENS WIN. [VIDEO] Source: The Pensblog
Tonight is a perfect example of how the new-look WB/S Penguins will beat you. They only scored one goal in regulation (Ryan Craig), but the defense and goaltending played their balls off and pulled it off in the extra frame … Go here to read the rest

Penguins face must-win situation against Flyers Source: Post Gazette
Reality held sway in the Penguins’ locker room Wednesday at Southpointe. Their game tonight in Philadelphia is so important, with so much at stake, for them to feign otherwise. They know their margin for error is nearly nil, what with the Flyers leading the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference with 97 points. … More

Tangradi returns from concussion to resume practicing Source: Post Gazette
At one point, Penguins winger Eric Tangradi was relieved just to be able to watch a movie to its end without his concussion symptoms — including headaches and light sensitivity — flaring. Nearly six weeks of little victories, unwanted reminders of his condition and, finally, a chance to return to practice left the budding power forward philosophical. … Continue reading here

When A Yinzer Meets A Tornado [UPDATED, NOW WITH PART 2] Source: The Pensblog
This is probably destined to be one of the best Youtubes of all time. The commentary is both completely embarrassing, and awesome at the same time. … See the rest here

Penguins vs. Flyers Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 42-23-8-92 Home: 22-13-2-46 Road: 20-10-6-46 WHEN: March 24, 2011… … Read more

Orpik goes through full practice Source: The Pensblog
Pens.com is the place to be during the day, and they have a ton of shit from today. Including the best news of all, Orpik is back to practicing, and he will be with the team on the trip to Philly. [ Pens.com ] … Continued here

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PensHead Daily Links 03-13-2011

Sunday, March 13th, 2011

Kunitz’s 2 goals lead Penguins past Oilers (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Chris Kunitz scored two goals, Tyler Kennedy added three assists, and the Pittsburgh Penguins moved to within three points of the Eastern Conference lead by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 on Sunday. … Read more

Kunitz’s 2 goals lead Penguins past Oilers 5-1 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Chris Kunitz scored two goals, Tyler Kennedy added three assists, and the Pittsburgh Penguins moved to within three points of the Eastern Conference lead by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 on Sunday. Marc-Andre Fleury made 28 saves one day after being pulled during a loss to Montreal, Max Talbot and Jordan Staal each had a goal and an assist, and Zbynek Michalek also scored for Pittsburgh, which… … The rest is here

Penguins romp over Edmonton, 5-1 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins easily dispatched the Edmonton Oilers, 5-1, today at Consol Energy Center. … More

Penguins snuff out Oilers, 5-1 Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins rebounded from one of their worst performances of the season to crush the Edmonton Oilers, 5-1. … Go here to read the rest

FINAL: Pens 5, Oilers 1 Source: The Pensblog
Big time intensity and atmosphere today from the Pens at the CEC. Two-goal game from the Koon. Cooke recorded his 300th NHL point. … Continue reading here

THIRD PERIOD THREAD: Pens 3, Oilers 0 Source: The Pensblog
Talbot falls for the camera on a breakaway and slides one past Gumby, for his 8th of the season. Chris Conner, a healthy scratch as of late, is playing his pure energy game as always … See the rest here

SECOND PERIOD THREAD: Pens 1, Oilers 0 Source: The Pensblog
A lot more excitement in the building today for this one. The Pens look like a completely different team already compared to yesterday. Unlimited power plays so far. … Visit link

Video: Picking Up the Spare Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot gets the 7 pin with the puck, and cleans up the 10 by knocking Devin Dubnyk clear through the goal. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Chris Kunitz (3/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media following the team’s victory over the Edmonton Oilers. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Max Talbot (3/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot talks to the media following the team’s victory over the Edmonton Oilers. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Jordan Staal (3/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media following the team’s victory over the Edmonton Oilers. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Coach Bylsma (3/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to the media following the team’s victory over the Edmonton Oilers. … To see video click here

Game 70 Pre-Game Notes: Fleury in; Niskanen won’t play Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Game 70 Edmonton Oilers (23-37-9, 55 pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (39-22-8, 86 pts) Time: 3:00 p.m. | Where: Consol Energy Center PIT Home Record: 21-12-2 | EDM Road Record: 11-18-5 PIT Last 10: 3-3-4 | EDM Last 10: 4-5-1 Game Buzz PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins will be shorthanded on the blueline today. Defenseman Matt … See more here

Penguins-Oilers In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
1:35 PM: Coachspeak with Dan Bylsma… On the Oilers: This is a tough preparation game from the player’s standpoint. We have not seen the Oilers … Continued here

Penguins go with five defensemen against Edmonton Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins will be forced to use only five defensemen today against Edmonton because Matt Niskanen came down with the flu this morning and won’t be able to play. Today’s game against Edmonton begins at 3. … See the rest here

Gameday 70 – Oilers Source: The Pensblog
3:00 pm CONSOL Energy Center TV: FSN Another afternoon game. Back-to-back games. … More here

Pittsburgh Penguins, Penguins Booster Club & Wendell August Forge Team Up With Donation of More Than $22,000 to Charity Source: penguins.nhl.com
PITTSBURGH — During the 2010 holiday season, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Penguins Booster Club and Wendell August Forge joined forces to sell a specially-designed set of three “icicle” holiday ornaments for the benefit of the Autism … … Excerpt from

Oilers at Penguins – 03-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME -First things first, the Penguins are going to be shorthanded on defense today. … More

Penguins – Canadiens fallout Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Fallout from Pens – Habs — With or without Sidney Crosby, the Pittsburgh Penguins (39-22-8, 86 pts) continue to struggle against the Montreal Canadiens (38-24-7, 83 pts), dropping 6 of their last 8 games against the Habs after Saturday’s 3-0 shutout loss. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Game-Day: Coach Dan Bylsma (3/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma before today’s game against the Edmonton Oilers at CONSOL Energy Center. … See video here

Video: Don Cherry wants stanchion redesign, blasts Habs owner (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
As with many controversial incidents in the NHL, many were waiting for Saturday night's first intermission of the Toronto Maple Leafs/Buffalo Sabres game for “Coach's Corner” with Don Cherry. Cherry has long used his eight-minute sermon during Hockey Night in … Continue reading → … Read more

Home-ice playoff advantage within sight for Habs (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
With 13 games remaining in the season, the Canadiens arent looking over their shoulders. … See the rest here

Habs blank Penguins, impress coach Martin (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
Coach Jacques Martin is proud of the way the Canadiens have responded to the challenge when they face one of the National Hockey Leagues elite teams. … Read the rest here

NYI Twitter Contest Winner Source: The Pensblog
The tiebreaker for the tickets/hotel combo for NYI was guessing Michalek's ice time for Saturday's game against Montreal. Michalek's final number was 20:25. boom … The rest is here

About the Oilers – 03-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Oilers. … Go here to read the rest

Canadiens’ PK Subban continues to agitate Penguins players Source: Tribune-Review
PK Subban hasn’t even played 100 NHL games, but he already has become a villain to the Penguins. … The rest is here

Penguins’ sellout streak hits 200 Source: Tribune-Review
This crazy-mad love story between the Penguins and their fans started, appropriately enough, on Valentines Day four years ago. … Continued here

Saturday’s Three Stars: Sedin’s career high; Price blanks Pens (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. … Follow this link

Empty Netter Assists – 03-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from yesterday’s game . “It wasn’t the Pittsburgh Penguins we’re used to.” – James Neal. … More

Player safety a hot topic with Canadiens Source: Post Gazette
After a rough few days — seeing a teammate badly injured on a controversial play, watching while strong reaction has spread as widely as the police and major sponsors, and still trying to focus on games — Montreal winger Michael Cammalleri found a few moments for some thoughtful dialogue. … Read more

Penguins fall to Canadiens, 3-0 Source: Post Gazette
Coach Dan Bylsma yanked goalie Marc-Andre Fleury out of the Penguins’ game against Montreal Saturday at Consol Energy Center a little more than six minutes into the second period. Seemed perfectly logical … Read this article

Collier: Canadiens’ Price tough egg to crack Source: Post Gazette
Historical milestones were piled on both sides of Saturday’s hockey game, so it was something of an icy little oddity that 18,310 citizens left the building feeling as though very little was accomplished. … Read more here

On the Penguins: NHL still learning about concussions Source: Post Gazette
Ray Shero does not have formal medical training, and he admits that his knowledge of concussions — and most things pertinent to them — is somewhat limited. He also says, not surprisingly, that “I’m learning more and more about them.” Shero’s base of knowledge could grow considerably in the next few days, when he and the rest of the NHL’s general managers meet in West Palm Beach, Fla. … Continued here

Welcome Home, Kid. WB/S PENS WIN. [VIDEO] Source: The Pensblog
Brad Thiessen is the best goaltender in the AHL. Much like when I reported that Dustin Jeffrey was the best forward in the American League. … See the rest here

RECAP: Feels A Little Like ’10. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
The Pens couldn't get it together very often and when they did, the Habs goalie made big saves. The defensive effort by Pittsburgh was a mess. It was a frustrating, disappointing home loss … Read this article

Twenty Year Later – Canadiens 4, Penguins 4 – 03-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. We will look back on gam … … View post

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PensHead Daily Links 02-20-2011

Sunday, February 20th, 2011

Pens earn point in shootout loss Source: Tribune-Review
This was the first of five games in seven days for the Penguins, who are playing with many AHL players. … View post

Kane’s SO goal lifts Blackhawks past Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
CHICAGO – Patrick Kane scored the only goal in the shootout to lift the Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. … Continued here

Blackhawks defeat Penguins, 3-2 Source: Post Gazette
CHICAGO — The injury-depleted Penguins lost for the fifth time in their past seven games, 3-2, in a shootout against the Chicago Blackhawks today at United Center. … Read the rest here

Pens get a point, lose 3-2 in shootout Source: The Pensblog
If not for MAF, there may have been some kind of mercy rule enacted for this game. Instead, MAF kept the Pens in the game, and Brett Sterling comes up huge late in the third with the tying goal. After a great overtime period and Tyler Kennedy aiming for the top shelf but obviously missing, the game went to a shootout. Toews-Sharp-Kane. Dupuis-Letang-Kennedy. … Continue reading here

THIRD PERIOD: Pens/Hawks, Cookie strikes back 1-1 Source: The Pensblog
Gutsy effort by the Pens right now. MAF has shined. … The rest is here

SECOND PERIOD: Pens/Hawks, 1-0 hawks Source: The Pensblog
MAF bailed the Pens out for the early part of the first period. … See the rest here

Penguins-Blackhawks In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
Patrick Kane scores the only goal of the first three rounds to spur the Blackhawks to a 3-2 shootout victory over the Penguins. SHOOTOUT 0:00: We’re going to a shootout at the United Center! 1:31: Fleury with two absolutely unbeli… … Continue reading here

Penguins at Blackhawks – 02-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME l1wZ05sD6yw Hey, guess where we are: -No, not quite: -EN reader Caroline is on site and sends in some photos. … Read more here

Video: Game-Day: Coach Dan Bylsma (1/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma before today’s matchup against the Blackhawks. … Watch video here

The first Deadline Period update (key name: Hemsky). Source: Chipped Ice
Greetings from Chicago, dear readers. Weather was better in Pittsburgh when I left my fair city this Sunday morning. Chicago: chilly, rainy, and considerably lacking buzz for a game between the last two Cup winners — not that either the Blackhawks or Penguins resemble their most recent title teams … Continued here

Gameday 60 – Blackhawks Source: The Pensblog
3:30 pm United Center TV: NBC The defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks currently sit four points out of the playoffs. They're 3-5-2 in their last ten games … Continue reading here

Video: Don Cherry rips into Mario Lemieux as hypocrite (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Don Cherry had the wind as his back on Saturday night: Pumped up by “troop night” before the Toronto… … See the rest here

The Morning Skate: 2/20 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games … The rest is here

About the Blackhawks – 02-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Blackhawks. When and where: 3:30 p.m., United Center. TV: NBC … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Cup Chronicles: Paul Stanton Source: Tribune-Review
Stanton paired with Zarley Zalapski for the majority of the season and later teamed with Ulf Samuelsson after the huge trade with Hartford in March. … See more here

Rossi on the Road: Live from New York … it’s many long nights Source: Tribune-Review
The Brawl, a bus crash and the Big Guy’s bomb. … Continue reading here

Baby Pens coach calls younger Orpik ‘good team guy’ Source: Tribune-Review
After a flurry of call-ups decimated their forward ranks, the Baby Pens played last weekend without their top seven scorers. One of the players who helped fill that void was winger Andrew Orpik, younger brother of Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik. … Read the rest here

Blackhawks struggling a year after their Stanley Cup win Source: Tribune-Review
The Blackhawks are out of playoff position and struggling to replace key players from last year’s team. … Read more here

Depleted Penguins push toward playoffs Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins held a 12-point cushion on eighth-place Carolina yesterday and are all but assured of a playoff spot. … Excerpt from

Refuse to Lose. WB/S PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins team are a force to be reckoned with. Take away any AHL team's top 7 scorers and they'll lose 8-2 on a consistent, nightly basis. … See more here

The Internet Troll Kenny Melvin Returns;Then Banned Source: The Pensblog
A long, long time ago we meant our match in terms of Internet trolls. … The rest is here

Latest Chatter: Habs, Lightning among contenders aggressively looking to add Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Around the NHL Several playoff and even Stanley Cup contenders addressed needs this week as the wheeling and dealing has been rampant throughout the NHL. In the East, Philadelphia landed the top-9 forward they sought in Kris Versteeg, while Boston acquired their coveted puck moving defenseman in Tomas Kaberle. Meanwhile, In Tampa Bay, the Lightning … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 02-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Ray Shero’s plans at the trade deadline hinge on Sidney Crosby’s (above) health . -Some bad news as former Penguins’ forward Nick Harbaruk’s health has taken a turn for the worst … Read more

Cooke’s return will make big hit with Penguins Source: Post Gazette
Matt Cooke already had served his four-game suspension. Already had forfeited nearly $88,000 in salary. Already had been skewered by critics from across the continent … More here

Penguins Notebook: Wallace back in lineup Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins are 7 for 7 again. They recalled right winger Tim Wallace from their minor league team in Wilkes-Barre Saturday, which means all seven of the Baby Penguins’ leading scorers again are on the major league roster … See the article here

On the Penguins: Crosby could be biggest addition Source: Post Gazette
This time, it is not just about salary cap space. It is not simply about identifying holes in the lineup, and trying to plug them. … Read the rest here

Collier: NHL fights should be KO’d Source: Post Gazette
Demonstrating again his stranglehold on the obvious, National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman said the other night in Tampa that he will not be engaging Penguins owner Mario Lemieux in any further debate on the fighting issue or the discipline issue. … Link

NHL: Pens have competition for Kovalev? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Multiple Teams Interested in 37 year old Winger? The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to kick the tires on winger Alexei Kovalev but to this point, Pittsburgh has felt no urgency to move on him as they have waited for the market to evolve a bit. In fact, Penguin sources have indicated this week that they don’t … Continue reading here

Penguins vs. Blackhawks Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
p.hiddenmobile{ display: none; } Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 35-19-4-72 Home: 20-10-1-41 Road: 15-9-3-33 … … Read more here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-18-2011

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Above-Average Joe Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Joe Vitale scored his first NHL goal in just his fourth NHL game, helping the Penguins to a 3-2 overtime win over Colorado on Wednesday. And although he’s a player that’s always been relied o… … Continued here

Cherry says avoiding headshots impossible (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
CALGARY – Don Cherry says it is impossible to completely eliminate head injuries in hockey and the NHL should concentrate its efforts on doing away with blindside hits. … The rest is here

@pghpenguins: #Pens Kunitz and Letestu skated after the team's practice at Southpointe – http://twitpic.com/4169s5

Marinehawk12 has added a photo to the pool: Warm-up skate at Pepsi Center, Denver CO.

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#48 Tyler Kennedy

Video: Off-Day: Coach Bylsma (2/18/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following practice at Southpointe. … View video

Video: Off-Day: Jordan Staal (2/18/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters following practice at Southpointe. … See this video

Video: Off-Day: Matt Cooke (2/18/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Cooke talks to reporters following practice at Southpointe. … Watch video here

Video: Off-Day: Tyler Kennedy (2/18/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy talks to reporters following practice at Southpointe. … Watch video here

Video: Off-Day: Joe Vitale (2/18/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Vitale talks to reporters following practice at Southpointe. … View video here

AHL Gameday 56 – Norfolk Admirals Source: The Pensblog
7:30 PM Norfolk Scope NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain The Baby Pens are back in action since last Sunday's seemingly improbable routing of Hershey, 7-1. That win has boosted the confidence of every player on the current team, Wheeling call-up or not. … Visit link

The "Where In The World Is Sidney Crosby?" Photoshop Expo Source: The Pensblog
Thanks to everyone who sent in their submissions. If we missed your Photoshop in this post, it's because something went wrong somewhere … Read the rest here

Marinehawk12 has added a photo to the pool: An Assistant Captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins watches as his teammates go through their pre-skate before their game againt the Colorado Avalanche.

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#27 Craig Adams – Pittsburgh Penguins

Busy day of moves as Boston lands Kaberle and Wheeler is shipped off to Atlanta Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
A busy day of moves in the National Hockey League and it’s not even 2:00 p.m. as Tomas Kaberle has been officially traded to the Boston Bruins. The Bruins landed their coveted puck moving defenseman and the Maple Leafs will receive prospect Joe Colborne, the Bruins’ first round pick in 2011 and a conditional 2nd … Continue reading here

Post-Practice Notes: Johnson suffers upper body injury in practice Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Quick Notes from Bylsma’s Media Session *Dan Bylsma, as expected, confirmed that Chris Kunitz and Dustin Jeffrey will not be in the lineup this weekend. Both, however, appear on track to return at somepoint this week. … Excerpt from

Penguins Face Defending Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Sunday at 3:30pm on NBC Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will play back-to-back nationally televised games this coming Sunday and Monday. The Penguins will face the defending Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks Sunday, Feb. … More here

Dan Bylsma’s 5 Best Moments as Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
Wednesday night’s Pittsburgh Penguins game against the Colorado Avalanche marked the second anniversary of the first game Dan Bylsma coached as the Penguins bench boss. Bylsma was promoted to head coach of the Penguins in February of 2009 after Michel Therrien was fired. … More here

Friday Practice Notes: Pens will only be getting Matt Cooke back for Sunday Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
SOUTHPOINTE — After an off-day on Thursday, the Penguins are back on the ice this morning at the Iceoplex Complex. Matt Cooke is set to return from his suspension and is back skating as a regular on the the top-4 lines. Meanwhile, Chris Kunitz and Dustin Jeffrey are progressing from their respective injuries but neither … Continue reading here

Penguins Report: 2/18/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:45 AM: After the Pens’ thrilling OT victory in Denver against the Colorado Avalanche, the team boarded a flight back to Pittsburgh. With the two-plus hour flight and time zone change, the team didn’t arrive back in Pittsburgh until the ear… … Go here to read the rest

Bettman will not debate Lemieux Source: Post Gazette
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman will not get into a public debate with Mario Lemieux over league discipline. … Link

The Morning Skate: 2/18 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games … More

With or without you – 02-18-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have played 11 games this season without the services of both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Crosby has been sidelined since Jan. 5 due to a concussion while Malkin has only played one game since Jan … See more here

Penguins’ Craig not going to look back Source: Post Gazette
Ryan Craig understands that things could have been different. That if he hadn’t injured his groin in an exhibition game against Columbus, he might not have had to wait until Feb. 10 to appear in his first NHL game this season. … See more here

NHL Trade Deadline: Dustin Penner and 10 Targets for the Pittsburgh Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins have had what can’t be called anything less than a roller coaster year. At the outset of the season they were expected to be one of the top contenders for the Eastern Conference title and many thought they would be making their third Stanley Cup Final appearance in 4 years. … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 02-18-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -If it weren’t for a groin injury in training camp, Ryan Craig (above) might’ve started the season on the Penguins’ NHL roster . -” I have the utmost respect and regard for Mario Lemieux, bu … … More

Penn State graduate to purchase Sabres Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL’s board of governors is voting on the sale of the Buffalo Sabres to Terry Pegula, putting the Pennsylvania billionaire and Penn State graduate in a position to have control of the franchise by next week. … Follow this link

Bettman refuses to debate Lemieux on league discipline Source: Tribune-Review
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says he has the “utmost respect” for Mario Lemieux, but the NHL is comfortable with the way the league responded to Friday night’s game between the Penguins and Islanders. … Go here to read the rest

Kennedy quietly having rebound year for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Tyler Kennedy is the Penguins’ leading healthy goal scorer with 12 and has become a staple on a reconfigured power play. … See more here

Barry…Barnaby…where’s ESPN’s voice of reason? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
By MARK MADDEN ESPNs Barry Melrose recently analyzed the fiasco on Long Island and Marios comments thereafter. His conclusions: *Mario was wrong. *The NHL wants Mario to be more involved on a consistent basis … Follow this link

DePaoli’s latest: Pens gauging market for long-term fits? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
DePaoli’s Daily Trade Deadline Update — The Penguins on Thursday were not closing in on any potential deals, according to team contacts. An Internet report surfaced Thursday night that the Penguins and Minnesota Wild were close to a deal. The Penguins are not believed to be involved in trade discussions with the Wild at this … View post

Video: Boys and Girls Club Visit (2/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury visits the Boys and Girls Club of Pittsburgh to play deck hockey with some kids. … View video

Bettman won’t debate Lemieux on discipline (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TAMPA, Fla. – NHL commissioner Gary Bettman will not get into a public debate with Mario Lemieux over league discipline. … See more here

Despite All Of The Distractions, The Pittsburgh Penguins Remain in Playoff Hunt Source: Bleacher Report
So if I were to tell you that the Pittsburgh Penguins would lose Sidney Crosby , Jordan Staal, and Evgeni Malkin for a lengthy period of time, would you expect them to still be in fourth place in the Eastern Conference? … Go here to read the rest

PODCAST: 2.18 Source: The Pensblog
35:52 Pens/Avalanche. Civic Arena Proposals … See the article here

Fleury Plays Floor Hockey in Visit to Boys & Girls Club Source: penguins.nhl.com
After backstopping his team to a win on the ice on Wednesday, Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury turned to another form of hockey on Thursday. Fleury took part in an afternoon of floor hockey at the Estelle S … Continued here

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Penguins Bipolar Disorder

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

Games like tonight cause psychological disorders. After a bipolar game of hits and misses, from trailing by 2, to leading by 2, to finding ourselves clinging to a 1 goal lead on the PK with 2 minutes left of the game, the Pens came out on top with a final score of 5-4.

Letestu scored his first NHL goal early in the 1st to give the Pens the 1-0 lead. Buffalo answered back with 2 quick goals and returned in the 2nd to score yet again and take the 3-1 lead.

Pittsburgh wasn’t ready to throw in the towel. Crosby responded minutes later on the PP, followed by a long anticipated goal by Jordan Staal which tied the score at 3. After an extended period of 4 on 4 hockey Bing decided to show off by racking up two more goals within the period for his 5th career hatty. Crosby is now tied with Marleau for the NHL lead in goals.

God that guy sucks.

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