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PensHead Daily Links 02-22-2012

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Link City: Ruutu, Vermette Source: The Pensblog
Jagr beat the Jets last night in OT after Wayne Simmonds tied the game late in regulation. … The rest is here

Tuomo Ruutu signs four year extension Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
In what is disappointing news for Cup contenders, Carolina Hurricanes forward Tuomo Ruutu has signed a four extension worth $19 million. The deal has an average cap hit of $4.75 million. … See the rest here

Video: Deadline Difference Maker – Bill Guerin Source: penguins.nhl.com
A look back at the immediate impact of players added before the NHL’s trade deadline. … See video here

Which NHL teams may have reinforcements on the way as the trade deadline arrives? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL trade deadline is Monday, and team executives are huddled together figuring out what they need to make the playoffs or compete for the Stanley Cup. And, in turn, trying to factor in the unknown … Follow this link

Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash a trade deadline target (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer … More here

Trade Analysis: Coyotes trade for CBJ Antoine Vermette Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Coyotes add Vermette The Phoenix Coyotes have acquired forward Antoine Vermette from the Columbus Blue Jackets, in exchange for a 2012 2nd round pick, 2013 5th round pick and goaltender Curtis McElhinney, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports. The Coyotes (30-21-9, 69 pts) who are surging in the standings with an 8-1-1 record in … More here

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Trade Deadline Buzz: Uncertainty of 87 has Pens looking hard at depth center options; Stewart/Kennedy viewed as a possible match & more tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Uncertainty of Crosby – There are just 22 games left in the regular season for the Penguins and the Sidney Crosby situation appears to be a roller coaster ride just like last season. He looks great on the ice but every time things appear to moving in the right direction, something comes up and that’s … Visit link

No Staal-ing Around Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal has always been revered for excelling in a defensive shutdown role. There’s no question he continues to do that for the Penguins, as the 23-year-old center is usually assigned to cover opposing teams’ top players and is… … See the article here

Twenty Years Later – Canadiens 2, Penguins 1 – 02-22-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 … … See the rest here

Video: Pens Insider: Crossfire (2/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sam Kasan from PensTV and Channel 4′s John Meyer sit down to discuss James Neal’s contract extension and possible Trade Deadline moves with Katie O’Malley. … View video here

DaveReid has added a photo to the pool: Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby working out with Strength and Conditioning Coach Mike Kadar at Iceoplex.

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Ralph Nader responds to Ryan Lambert’s criticism of his anti-fighting stance (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Ralph Nader, the 77-year-old consumer activist, is the founder of League of Fans. … Read more here

Penguins Re-Assign Goaltender Brad Thiessen to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned goaltender Brad Thiessen to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Thiessen, 25, was recalled by Pittsburgh yesterday on an emergency basis and served as the backup goaltender to Marc-Andre Fleury during the Penguins’ 2-0 win over the New York Rangers … Continued here

Latest Trade Deadline Buzz on Ruutu, Garrison/Rangers, Nash & more Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Latest NHL Rumblings Will Ruutu be back on the block?: In the next 24-48 hours, GM’s around the league will know whether the Carolina Hurricanes intend to deal forward Tuomo Ruutu. The Hurricanes are said have a four year offer on the table, believed to be in the $15-$18 million range … The rest is here

Murrysville Dek Hockey “Tune-Up” Tournament Source: penguins.nhl.com
Presents: Murrysville Dek Hockey “Tune-Up” Tournament Get your Tournament Teams ready for the 2012 Tournament Season Location: Murrysville SportZone and Dek Hockey Days: March 16th – 18th, 2012 Ages: Penguin (7 – 9 yrs), B… … Go here to read the rest

Laurel Tournament Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Westmorland Youth Hockey Association will be hosting the 41st annual Laurel Hockey Tournament over three weekends and seven divisions during weekends in March and April. The tournament will take place at the Kirk S. Nevin Ice Arena in Gree… … The rest is here

The most heartbreaking picture of the Mellon Arena yet Source: The Pensblog
An amazing set of pictures here . This one is the worst and best: Hard not to get jammed up over that pic . Believe that is section D still standing. … See more here

RECAP: Malkin city never sleeps, better slip Lundqvist an Ambien. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
Shutout city for MAF . Third of the season. Couldn't tell you when the other two were without looking it up. If tears were gasoline, you could drive your car for unlimited miles with the Rangers' tears … Read more here

Post-Morning Skate Buzz: Orpik out for tonight’s game; Long-term or short-term stay for Thiessen? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Morning Skate Buzz: — Defenseman Brooks Orpik will not play tonight due to an upper body injury, head coach Dan Bylsma confirmed during his media session. … Read the rest here


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Fleury right on the mark as Penguins beat Rangers, 2-0 Source: Post Gazette
Marc-Andre Fleury has had games like this before. Chances are good that he’ll have quite a few more, too. It’s just that no one, including Fleury, can predict when. … The rest is here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-22-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . Marc-Andre Fleury (above) tied Tom Barrasso’s franchise record for shutouts with 22. -The … View post

Penguins make the call to minor leagues for winger Tangradi Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins recalled left wing Eric Tangradi from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, and he played on the fourth line against the New York Rangers. … Read the rest here

Former Penguins GM Patrick: Taking Ovechkin was no sure thing Source: Tribune-Review
Former Penguins general manager Craig Patrick couldn’t help but smile while watching Evgeni Malkin put on a show against the New York Rangers. … Read more

Kovacevic: Recalling our own ‘Linsanity’ Source: Tribune-Review
Let’s slip back a decade to Pittsburgh’s own smaller-scale version of the NBA’s ongoing fairy tale: Johan Hedberg. … See the article here

Malkin, Fleury pace Penguins in Eastern Conference showdown win over Rangers Source: Tribune-Review
Evgeni Malkin beat Henrik Lundqvist on a breakaway, and goalie Marc-Andre Fleury outplayed the Rangers’ star, as the Pens blanked N.Y. … See more here

Tuesday’s Three Stars: Carter’s trick; Vrbata ‘Radims’ Coyotes; Pavelec makes 50 saves (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Phoenix Coyotes celebrate a goal as Jonathan Quick continues to search for his contact lens. No. 1 Star: Jeff Carter, Columbus Blue Jackets In his 500th game (and maybe because of it), Carter looked like the motivated, lethal scorer Continue reading … More

Tangradi hopes he won’t be trade bait Source: Post Gazette
Social media kicked into high gear Feb. … See the article here

Jagr sparks Philadelphia win with overtime goal against Jets Source: Post Gazette
Jaromir Jagr scored at 4:16 of overtime to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-4 victory against the Winnipeg Jets. … More here

Datsyuk expected to be out 2 weeks Source: Post Gazette
Detroit Red Wings star Pavel Datsyuk is expected to miss two weeks after having arthroscopic surgery Tuesday to remove fragments from his right knee. … Link

Just like 16 years ago, Jagr’s goal in Winnipeg is a game-winner (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jaromir Jagr has now scored back-to-back game-winning goals in Winnipeg. The unique part about it is they occurred 16 years and five days apart. … Follow this link

Fleury, Penguins turn back Rangers 2-0 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma took a playoff-like approach to a February meeting with the Eastern Conference-leading New York Rangers. … Visit link

Stunned Pic(s) Of The Night: OT Stunned in Toronto 2.21.12 Source: The Pensblog
Bad goal let in at home, in OT = Best stunned pics : … See the article here

Penguins turn back Rangers 2-0 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma took a playoff-like approach to a February meeting with the Eastern Conference-leading New York Rangers. … See more here

Rangers can’t cry their way to victory, Pens win. Source: The Pensblog
Big win for the Pens. Rangers tried to do whatever they could to influence the officials, but they still lost. Full cap in the am … Read the rest here

Endgame: Penguins 2, Rangers 0 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Post-Game Analysis, Reactions & Tidbits on Penguins complete game 2-0 shutout Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 2 – New York Rangers 0 The Pittsburgh Penguins (34-21-5, 73 pts) played locked down defensive hockey and Marc Andre Fleury recorded his 22nd career shutout, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 2-0 win over the New York Rangers (38-15-5, 81 pts) on Tuesday night at the Consol Energy Center. “Big game for us … Go here to read the rest

Flyers 5, Jets 4 (OT) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jaromir Jagr has now scored back-to-back game-winning goals in Winnipeg. The odd part about it is they occurred more than 16 years apart … Read more

Penguins defeat Rangers, 2-0 Source: Post Gazette
Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury made 27 saves to tie a franchise record with his 22nd career shutout and the Penguins played a solid game in a 2-0 win over the New York Rangers, who lead the Eastern Conference, tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Follow this link

Marc Andre Fleury ties franchise record with 22 career shutouts Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Goaltender Marc Andre Fleury recorded his 22nd career shutout in the Penguins 2-0 win over the New York Rangers. In the win Fleury made 27 saves,collecting his 31st win of the season.Fleury’s 22 shutouts tie a Penguins franchise record with Tom Barrasso. … The rest is here

Players Vote on Most Overrated NHL Teams: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
Which team is the most overrated in the National Hockey League? That’s what the NHL Players’ Association asked its members in the second-annual NHLPA/CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada Player Poll … More here

Video: UPMC Spotlight: James Neal (2/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
It’s appropriate that we would shine the UPMC Spotlight on the Penguin with the brightest future – James Neal just signed a six-year extension with the Pens. … Click here to view video

Video: Glove Handles Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury takes the puck right off of Artisimov’s stick. … View video here

Video: Ev-en Strength Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin breaks in all alone on Henrik Lundqvist. … Watch video here

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/21/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media following a 2-0 shutout against the New York Rangers. … See video here

Video: Post Game: Steve Sullivan (2/21/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Sullivan talks to the media following a 2-0 victory over the New York Rangers. … Watch video here

Video: Post Game: Paul Martin (2/21/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin talks to the media following a 2-0 victory over the New York Rangers. … View video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (2/21/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following a 2-0 victory over the New York Rangers. … View video

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PensHead Daily Links 02-21-2012

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

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Pens-Rangers In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
6:30 PM: Good evening everyone! It’s good to be back after Sam and I switched roles this past weekend. Since I got to go on the trip to Philly and Buffalo, I took care of tweeting while Sam did a fantastic job of writing in-game blogs. … Continued here

Puck Previews: Hawks-Wings; Coyotes, Kings in first goal wins; Wellwood vs Wellwood (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. … View post

McQuillan, Moscone, Levitt, McMahon Honored by Pittsburgh Penguins As Highmark High School Hockey Players of the Month Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins are proud to honor Westmont Hilltop’s Noah McQuillan, State College’s Danny Moscone, West Allegheny’s Jonathan Levitt and Chartiers Valley’s Cullen McMahon as Highmark High School Hockey Players of the Month for January. The Penguins and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield honor high school players of the month four times each season … Read this article

Gameday 60 – New York Rangers Source: The Pensblog
New York Rangers (38-14-5) @Pittsburgh Penguins (33-21-5) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, MSG CONSOL Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA Game 60 already? The Pittsburgh Penguins return home to face the Eastern Conference-leading New York Rangers. The Rangers are 7-2-1 in their last ten. Henrik Lundqvist leads the league in save percentage and shutouts … Read this article

Penguins deadline dilemma? No Crosby (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. … More

Trade Analysis: Lightning deal Downie, ship Quincey to Wings for 1st rounder Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
THREE-WAY DEAL A rare three-way deal involving the Tampa Bay Lightning, Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche has highlighted today’s trade action. … Link

Rangers at Penguins – 02-21-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -The demolition of the Civic Arena continues. This is what it looked like in the morning: -And here’s what it looked like with another leaf/panel came tumbling down: (Kudos to … Read this article

Puck Headlines: Toews, Datsyuk among injured stars; Coyotes sale update; T.O. to drop puck (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. Oh, like Chicago could ever say goodbye to Patrick Kane. Here’s Continue reading … Read the rest here

#PaulMartinPowerball: 02.21.12 – $130 Source: The Pensblog
It is that special time. One new rule. Only one entry per person … More here

Video: Iron Workers (2/21/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This installment of Iron Workers ‘Building of a Champion’ features #26 Steve Sullivan. … Watch video here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (2/21/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 video features five questions with #48 Tyler Kennedy. … Watch here

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (2/21/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection Plays originally aired during the Feb. 21 match up against the New York Rangers. … To see video click here

Video: Tonight’s Matchup 2/21/12 vs. Rangers Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the New York Rangers in tonight’s match up (2/21/12). … View video

Video: Deadline Difference Maker – Ron Francis ’91 Source: penguins.nhl.com
A look back at the immediate impact of players added before the NHL’s trade deadline. … Watch video here

Video: CISCO NHL Live – Steve Mears Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Radio and Pens TV host Steve Mears joins CISCO NHL Live. … See this video

NHL Trade Speculation: Should the Pittsburgh Penguins Look for a Backup Goalie? Source: Bleacher Report
It’s clear that Marc-Andre Fleury is the Pittsburgh Penguins ’ franchise goaltender. Although he had growing pains early in his career and still has some weaknesses, he has developed into what the Penguins hoped he would be when he was drafted first overall in 2004. … Read more here

About the Rangers – 02-21-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Rangers. When and where: 7 p.m., EST. Consol Energy Center. … More here

Orpik to miss tonight’s game vs. Rangers with injury Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik will not play in tonight’s showdown at Consol Energy Center against the New York Rangers because of an upper-body injury. … Visit link

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (2/21/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the NY Rangers. … See video here

Video: Game Day: Jordan Staal (2/21/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the NY Rangers. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: Eric Tangradi (2/21/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the NY Rangers. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/21/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the NY Rangers. … View video here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (2/21/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. … Video here

Post-Morning Skate Buzz: Orpik out for tonight’s game; Long-term stay for Thiessen? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Morning Skate Buzz: — Defenseman Brooks Orpik will not play tonight due to an upper body injury, head coach Dan Bylsma confirmed during his media session. The Penguins are currently calling Orpik’s injury a short-term one and for now they don’t expect him to miss much time … Continued here

Pens add backup goalie Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have recalled goaltender Brad Thiessen from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … Go here to read the rest

Morning Skate Buzz: Jeffrey healthy scratch? Pens recall goaltender Brad Thiessen Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
MORNING SKATE REPORT New York Rangers (38-14-5, 81 pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (33-21-5, 71 pts) 10:40 a.m. … Visit link

Penguins Recall Goaltender Brad Thiessen from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brad Thiessen The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled goaltender Brad Thiessen from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, i… … More here

Penguins recall Thiessen – 02-21-12 Source: Empty Netters
Interesting move here. The Penguins have recalled goaltender Brad Thiessen from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL … See more here

Penguins Trade Talk: James Neal Signs 6-Year, $30 Million Extension Source: Bleacher Report
The Sunday morning announcement that the Pittsburgh Penguins and forward James Neal had agreed to terms on a six-year, $30 million contract extension proved once again that GM Ray Shero is capable of pulling off mutually beneficial deals while keeping things in-house. It’s the best deadline transaction no one saw coming. “I’m just so comfortable in Pittsburgh,” Neal told NHL.com . … Read this article

Penguins Report Tracker: Rumors and Speculation Ahead of NHL Trade Deadline Source: Bleacher Report
The NHL trade deadline is now just one week away, and teams are searching the market to see what, if anything, they can add to their lineup to make a playoff push, or what they can pick up to help them start to rebuild. … Visit link

Empty Netter Assists – 02-21-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Penguins recalled forward Eric Tangradi from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton . … Read the rest here

Coyotes surge after NHL All-Star break again Source: Tribune-Review
In the previous two seasons, Phoenix put together winning streaks of at least five games after the All-Star break, propelling them toward a playoff berth despite being run by the NHL. … Link

Opponents targeting Penguins star Malkin with plenty of size Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin was targeted by the Buffalo Sabres’ biggest forward this past weekend, a familiar approach for stopping the league’s scoring leader. … See the article here

Penguins defense can’t afford to rest in showdown against Rangers Source: Tribune-Review
The Rangers lead the conference with 81 points, have won seven of 10 and own the best road record in the Eastern Conference. … Continued here

Tuesdays With Stoosh 02.21.2012 Source: The Pensblog
Ahhhhh , yes. Trade Deadline time. Let's fire up this crazy thing. … More here

Numbers add up to difficult opponent for Penguins Source: Post Gazette
The numbers say it still is possible. That the Penguins not only could make up the 10-point gap separating them from the New York Rangers, who will visit Consol Energy Center tonight, but actually could end up 36 in front of the Rangers … See the rest here

Ottawa dominates Islanders Source: Post Gazette
Erik Karlsson had a simple explanation for Ottawa’s dominant performance Monday. … See the article here

No changes expected after Penguins loss Source: Post Gazette
At this point, there’s no evidence that any of Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, Matt Cooke and Brooks Orpik will be unable to dress when the Penguins face the New York Rangers tonight at Consol Energy Center, although Dan Bylsma was somewhat cryptic about their status after the workout. … Read more here

Detroit’s Conklin put on waivers Source: Post Gazette
The Detroit Red Wings put goaltender Ty Conklin on waivers. If Conklin, a former Penguin, isn’t claimed by noon today, he will be assigned to the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins. … Continued here

Proposed Penguin trades: Day 10 Source: The Pensblog
(Totally lost count what day) Everyday until the trade deadline we'll post a proposed Penguins trade. You can send yours in over email to thepensblog@gmail.com. But don't bother sending just the trade proposal. … The rest is here

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Rangers Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (33-21-5) vs. RANGERS (38-14-5) WHEN: Feb. 21, 2012 – 7:00 pm | WHERE: CONSOL Energy Center WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM The New York Rangers have separate… … Continued here

Monday’s Pens Buzz: On Tangradi callup; Trade Front & Backup goaltender situation Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forward Eric Tangradi from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, just after 5:00 p.m. today. Tangradi who has struggled mightily at the NHL level, has appeared in 12 NHL games this season, going scoreless with 12 penalty minutes and a minus-5 rating. … See the article here

Penguins recall Eric Tangradi Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Eric Tangradi from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Tangradi, 23, has appeared in 12 NHL games this season with Pittsburgh, going scoreless with 12 penalty minutes. In parts of three seasons with the Penguins, Tangradi has … Read more

Video: Great Moments in Penguins History (2/21/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bob Grove takes us back to 1982 where the Penguins snapped the New York Islanders 15 game win streak. … Watch here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-20-2012

Monday, February 20th, 2012

Penguins Recall Forward Eric Tangradi from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Eric Tangradi from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Tangradi, 23, has appeared in 12 NHL games this se… … The rest is here

Link City: Player Poll Source: The Pensblog
Here are the results of the Hockey Night in Canada / NHLPA Player Poll: The Red Wings [ waived ] Ty Conklin. Rangers [ fans ] made it clear they don't want Rick Nash. Kyle Brodziak signed a three year [ extension ] with the Wild. … Excerpt from

Video: Scouting Report: NY Rangers (2/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will take on the NY Rangers tomorrow night. … View video

2011-12 Skates & Plates Charity Gala Apron Auction Source: penguins.nhl.com
On Thursday, February 23, the Pittsburgh Penguins organization will hold its signature event, the Skates & Plates Charity Gala presented by Trib Total Media, at CONSOL Energy Center. The event benefits the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, W… … Read the rest here

Twenty Years Later – Nordiques 4, Penguins 4 – 02-20-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 … … The rest is here

Video: Off Day: Zbynek Michalek (2/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media following Monday’s practice at Southpointe. … View video

Video: Off Day: James Neal (2/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media following Monday’s practice at Southpointe. … Video here

Video: Off Day: Brent Johnson (2/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brent Johnson talks to the media following Monday’s practice at Southpointe. … View video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (2/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following Monday’s practice at Southpointe. … See video here

Penguins Report: 2/20/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:50 AM: A month ago, we gave you guys a peak into the world of Michelle and myself while covering a morning skate with the team. … Visit link

What We Learned: On Hockey Day in America, please restrict Americans’ access to hockey (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 … Link

Fan Guide vs. New York Rangers Source: penguins.nhl.com
7:00 PM Ticketmaster | Ticket Exchange | Student Rush Don’t have a ticket yet? It’s not too late. … Continued here

Local Players Win Beanpot Tournament Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Urda Two Pittsburgh natives, Parker Milner and Patrick Wey, won their third consecutive Beanpot title on Monday at the TD Garden in Boston playing for the Boston College Eagles. Milner and Wey helped lead their team to an overtime victory… … More here

$300 reward for return of my USB cable Source: The Pensblog
A band of thieves broke into my car on Saturday night and stole some things, including a USB cable that plugs into my car stereo. The car was locked. They broke in somehow and didn't slam the door to awaken anyone, thus leaving it ajar, yet they were courteous enough to turn the dome light off so my battery didn't drain. For that, I am grateful. I am offering $300 for the return of my USB cable. To claim the reward money, you must produce one of the other things that were stolen along with the USB cable. I may or may not shoot you in the face. -Adam Contact me on Twitter: @tpbadam … See the rest here

RECAP: Shuffle off to vomitville. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
@CClarke35 This is one of those games were you develop an unhealthy hatred of the Buffalo Sabres . From the minute the puck dropped, the Sabres and their fans were trolling. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins still have faith in goaltender Johnson Source: Tribune-Review
The progress Penguins goalie Brent Johnson made in his two previous starts did not translate to his performance against the Buffalo Sabres. … See more here

Lackluster Sabres able to get the best of passionless Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Following a weekend of such radically different performances, the Penguins face their biggest game of the season this week. … Continue reading here

Kovacevic: Penguins’ answers within Source: Tribune-Review
It shouldn’t be a problem if the Penguins aren’t active at the deadline for the first time in general manager Ray Shero’s career. … Link

Penguins re-sign winger Neal to six-year extension Source: Tribune-Review
After a sluggish start to his Penguins’ tenure, James Neal has proven he can be the scoring winger the team had coveted. … See the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-20-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from yesterday’s game . “We made them look pretty good.” – Chris Kunitz on the Sabres. … The rest is here

Poor play brings out the best in Buffalo’s struggling lineup Source: Post Gazette
BUFFALO, N.Y. — It was, a few of the Penguins had agreed, a bit perplexing. … Go here to read the rest

NHL Roundup: Devils’ winning streak now at 3 Source: Post Gazette
Zach Parise, David Clarkson and Matt Taormina scored and Martin Brodeur made 21 saves to help the New Jersey Devils defeat the Montreal Canadiens, 3-1, Sunday night. … The rest is here

Penguins Notebook: Neal comfortable with team, contract Source: Post Gazette
BUFFALO, N.Y. — James Neal understood that waiting wouldn’t give him much leverage. … See the rest here

Penguins sign top winger Neal to $30 million deal (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Despite a 6-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday, it was a good weekend for the Pittsburgh Penguins. They not only beat the Philadelphia Flyers the day before but, more important, locked up their best winger for a long time. … See more here

Sunday’s Three Stars: Backstrom blanks Bruins; Buffalo bounces back (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
I don’t care what anybody says. Minnesota’s thirds rule … The rest is here

Video: Mike Lange Journals (02/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Toyota Presents: Mike Lange’s thoughts on the three Stanley Cup winning coaches: Bob Johnson, Scotty Bowman & Dan Bylsma. … View video

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PensHead Daily Links 02-19-2012

Sunday, February 19th, 2012

Cap Analysis: Pens in the market to move a big salary by the off-season? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
LATEST BUZZ ON PENS CAP SITUATION The Pittsburgh Penguins struck a 6 year, $30 million deal with 24 year year winger James Neal this morning. Although the Penguins have known for a while that it was likely going to cost at least $5 million per season to get something done with Neal during the season, … Read this article

NHL roundup: Pens sign Neal to 6-year extension (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Obviously impressed by his career season, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed winger James Neal to a six-year contract extension Sunday. Neal, who entered Sunday with 30 goals and 56 points in 58 games this year, said he was excited to keep playing for the Penguins. … See the rest here


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Sabres chase backup Brent Johnson, rout Penguins 6-2 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Buffalo 6 – Pittsburgh 2 Coming off an impressive 6-4 divisional win over the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Penguins (33-21-5, 71 pts) did not come to play Sunday afternoon vs the Buffalo Sabres (25-27-7, 57 pts), falling to the Sabres 6-2 at the First Niagra Center. Pittsburgh which fell behind 3-0, were plagued … Read more

Roy scores 2 in Sabres 6-2 win over Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Sabres forward Derek Roy was still upset with himself after being robbed by Pittsburgh goalie Marc-Andre Fleury’s pad save in the second period. … Continued here

Twenty Years Later – The Other Trade – 02-19-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. … Visit link

Penguins never catch up as Sabres rule, 6-2 Source: Post Gazette
BUFFALO — The Penguins fell behind early and stayed there all afternoon in a 6-2 loss to Buffalo at the First Niagara Center today. … Continued here

Pens look sluggish in loss to Sabres Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins looked sluggish throughout in a 6-2 setback against the Buffalo Sabres today. … See the rest here

Endgame: Sabres 6, Penguins 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Video: Stopping the Charge Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury makes more than a few stops in close, keeping the Pens within reach. … See video here

Video: Kaletta Penalty Shot Source: penguins.nhl.com
Patrick Kaletta takes a penalty shot on Marc-Andre Fleury in Buffalo. … See this video

Video: Post Game: Joran Staal (2/19/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters following Sunday’s loss to Buffalo. … View video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (2/19/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Sunday’s loss to Buffalo. … Click here to view video

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/19/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to reporters following Sunday’s loss to Buffalo. … See this video

Why Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist should be a Hart Trophy front-runner (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The decision to give a goaltender the Hart Trophy, like awarding a pitcher the MVP trophy in baseball, rests on whether or not you’re a member of one of two camps. You either believe that goaltenders and pitchers have their Continue reading … The rest is here

Malkin Factors in Neal’s Signing Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chemistry isn’t easy to define. But if you want to get a better understanding of the term, watch James Neal and Evgeni Malkin play together and the picture should become much clearer … Go here to read the rest

Penguins sign Neal to 6-year deal (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Obviously impressed by his career season, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed winger James Neal to a six-year contract extension Sunday. Neal, who entered Sunday with 30 goals and 56 points in 58 games this year, said he was excited to keep playing for the Penguins. … Visit link

Penguins sign Neal to six-year extension (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
BUFFALO, N.Y. … Read more here

Penguins sign LW Neal to 6-year contract extension (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
James Neal’s first full year with the Pittsburgh Penguins keeps getting better. And now the high-scoring forward will be around for another six seasons after signing $30 million contract extension on Sunday … Read this article

NHLPA 2012 Players Poll analysis: Bad news for Canucks, Ovechkin; great news for Blues, Datsyuk (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The 2012 NHLPA/CBC Sports Players Poll was released on Sunday online, with three more questions coming up during CBC’s coverage of the New Jersey Devils and Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. (Including which city deserves the next NHL franchise.) The NHLPA Continue reading … Link

FIRST PERIOD: Ryan Miller sucks Source: The Pensblog
Apparently the game is being streamed on NBC.com for those who need a stream: go pens … More here

James Neal Signs Real Deal Source: penguins.nhl.com
With the incredible year James Neal is putting together, he could have easily opted to go to restricted free agency this summer and explore his options. But the success Neal is having with the Penguins this season only intensified his desir… … Go here to read the rest

Penguins at Sabres – 02-19-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -First things first, EN reader @ mblume77 is rocking the jersey of former Penguins and Sabres antagonist on site in First Niagara Center today: -This game is available on a regional basis. If you can not watch the game in your area, NBC Sports’ Web site will offer a stream … Go here to read the rest

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (2/19/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before this afternoon’s matchup against Buffalo. … Video here

Gameday 59 – Sabres Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (33-20-5) @ Buffalo Sabres (24-27-7) 12:30 pm/et TV: NBC First Niagara Center – Buffalo, NY The Buffalo Sabres are pretty much a disaster right now. They've lost four-in-a-row and they're 14th in the east … See more here

Thank you, Geno: James Neal gets 6-year deal from Penguins after breakout year (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins left wing James Neal has eclipsed his career highs in goals and points in just 58 games this season, heading into restricted free agency this summer. His timing is impeccable: Neal and the Penguins announced a 6-year contract Continue reading … Continued here

Penguins sign Neal to $30 million contract extension Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have signed forward James Neal to a six-year, $30 million contract extension. Neal will have a salary cap hit of $5 million once the contract kicks in next season. … See the rest here

Pens-Sabres In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:15 AM: James Neal’s new deal is the big news of the day, but in other news the Pens will be battling the Sabres at 12:30pm on NBC. … Follow this link

Penguins extend James Neal’s contract Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins have signed right wing James Neal to a six-year, $30 million contract extension, the team announced this morning. Neal was set to be a restricted free agent following this season. … Visit link

About the Sabres – 02-19-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Sabres. When and where: 12:30 p.m., EST. First Niagara Center. … Link

Empty Netter Assists – 02-19-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -James Neal (above) gets paid . … Read this article

Pens sign James Neal to 6 year – $30 million extension Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed winger James Neal to a 6 year – $30 million extension, the team announced this morning. … Read more

Get Ready for Six More Years of James Neal Source: The Pensblog
James Neal has re-signed for six years. Neal was set to become an RFA at the end of this season. From the Penguins website : The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward James Neal to a six-year contract extension, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero … Continued here

Penguins Re-Sign Forward James Neal to a Six-Year Contract Extension Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward James Neal to a six-year contract extension, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. The deal begins with the 2012-13 season and runs through the… … More here

Penguins sign Neal to six-year extension – 02-19-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have signed forward James Neal (right) to a six-year contract extension believed to be worth a total of worth a total of $30 million. Neal will have a salary cap hit of $5 million once the contract kicks in … More here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (2/19/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sam Kasan breaks down today’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. … See this video

Video: Game Day: James Neal (2/19/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to reporters after confirming a 6 year deal with the Penguins. … View video here

#PaulMartinPowerball: 02.19.12 Source: The Pensblog
It is that special time. One new rule … See the article here

Caps’ Green back after 18-game absence Source: Tribune-Review
Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green returned after missing 18 games because of an abdominal injury. … The rest is here

Stamkos’ 40th goal lifts Lightning over Caps Source: Tribune-Review
Steven Stamkos scored his NHL-leading 40th goal of the season, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Washington Capitals, 2-1, on Saturday night. … Continue reading here

Despres doesn’t let demotion ruin his disposition Source: Tribune-Review
Recovering from a knee injury that cost him almost six weeks of his promising rookie season, Simon Despres was assigned to the AHL shortly after being cleared for contact. … See the article here

Rare 3-on-5 goal fuels Penguins’ rally Source: Tribune-Review
“We hadn’t won against them yet, so it was pretty important,” said Matt Cooke, who scored twice, including a rare 3-on-5 shorthanded goal. … Read more

Asham, Jeffrey, Cooke deliver in return to lineup Source: Tribune-Review
Asham was on the ice for 9:27 in the 6-4 victory over the Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. The right wing had last played Jan. … The rest is here

Cooke scores 2 goals to lift Penguins (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Matt Cooke scored two goals to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL on Saturday. Dustin Jeffrey scored the go-ahead goal 37 seconds into the third period, and Jordan Staal, Pascal Dupuis and James Neal also had goals for the Penguins, who are now level with Philadelphia for fourth place in the Eastern Conference. … See the article here

Saturday’s Three Stars: Four points for each Sedin; Kiprusoff blanks Kings (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Henrik/Daniel Sedin, Vancouver Canucks Another night of collecting points for the twins as the Canucks downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-2. Each Sedin had four points with Daniel notching a goal and three assists and Henrik chipping Continue reading … More here

Ten Games Spruce Up NHL Schedule Feb. 19 (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL season is beginning to wind down. Teams will start to jockey for playoff positions as the playoffs start in early April. By mid-February, the league has a pretty good idea as to which teams are good, great and mediocre. … See more here

NHL Roundup: Blues keep on rolling Source: Post Gazette
The St. Louis Blues are on quite the roll … Read more here

Rare 3-on-5 goal stirs pot in Penguins’ 6-4 victory Source: Post Gazette
Matt Cooke has played 863 regular-season games in the NHL. Some have been pretty good. … See more here

Penguins Notebook: Engelland falls, but teammates pick him up Source: Post Gazette
Deryk Engelland could not explain it. And he did not bother trying to excuse it. … Link

Wings’ streak one for the books Source: Post Gazette
“Twenty-one! Twenty-one!” There was snow on the ground and empty streets throughout Detroit. … More

On the Penguins: 1 day, 1 hit, 1 life-altering concussion Source: Post Gazette
Jason Botterill had been hit hard before, and he had the medical history to prove it. … Link

Stunned Pic (s) Of The Night: Stunned in Philly 2.18.12 Source: The Pensblog
Seriously though, awesome 10 million goaltender. Have fun with that… First pic , Pat M. … Follow this link

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 7, Maple Leafs 1 – 02-17-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 s … … Visit link

Jordan Staal Fined $2,500 Source: The Pensblog
According to the Pittsburgh Penguins' website , Jordan Staal has been fined $2,500 for boarding Braydon Coburn. The $2,500 fine is the maximum allowed under the NHL CBA … View post

Staal fined for boarding Coburn – 02-17-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins forward Jordan Staal was fined $2,500 by the NHL for a boarding minor against Flyers defenseman Braydon Coburn today . The hit occurred at 9:56 of the second period during today’s game at the Wells Fargo Center … Read more

Penguins C Jordan Staal fined $2,500 by NHL (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL has acted quickly, fining Pittsburgh Penguins center Jordan Staal $2,500 for boarding Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Braydon Coburn just hours after the infraction in an afternoon game. Staal received the maximum fine allowed following his hit on Coburn during the Penguins’ 6-4 victory over the Flyers on Saturday. … More

Staal Fined $2,500 for Boarding Source: penguins.nhl.com
NEW YORK (February 18, 2012) — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jordan Staal has been fined $2,500, the maximum allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for boarding Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Braydon Coburn during NHL Game No. … The rest is here

Analysis: Flyers add more size and toughness on the backend with addition of Kubina Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
FLYERS ACQUIRE KUBINA Just two days after acquiring defenseman Nicklas Grossman from the Dallas Stars, the Philadelphia Flyers this evening finalized a deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning, acquiring defenseman Pavel Kubinain-exchangefor a 2012 second round pick and 2013 4th round pick. Kubina a 14 year NHL veteran, has 3 goals – 8 assists for … The rest is here

Penguins’ Staal fined for hit on Flyers’ Coburn Source: Post Gazette
Center Jordan Staal has been fined $2,500 by the NHL for a hit from behind on Philadelphia defenseman Braydon Coburn. … More here

NHL fines Jordan Staal $2,500 for boarding Braydon Coburn (Video) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins scored three times in the third period to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4 this afternoon and tie their cross-state rivals for fourth overall in the Eastern Conference. As with any typical Penguins-Flyers tilt there was plenty of Continue reading … More here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-13-2012

Monday, February 13th, 2012

NHL roundup: Comrie announces retirement (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Center Mike Comrie, who underwent three hip operations over the last five years, retired from the NHL on Monday. The 10-year veteran was limited to just 21 games last season, scoring a goal with five assists for the Pittsburgh Penguins. … Continue reading here

Malkinmania starts sweeping Pittsburgh (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Perhaps only the Pittsburgh Penguins could have so creatively answered this seemingly unsolvable in-season puzzle: How do you replace the best player in hockey? … Read more

Young Jets have senior moment, forget plan (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
WINNIPEG – It’s not like Saturday was the first road game the Winnipeg Jets have lost this season. … Read more here

Comrie retires after 10 NHL seasons (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Center Mike Comrie, who underwent three hip operations over the last five years, retired from the NHL on Monday. The 10-year veteran was limited to just 21 games last season, scoring a goal with five assists for the Pittsburgh Penguins. … Excerpt from

Penguins’ Malkin is NHL’s No. 2 star of week Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin has been honored as the NHL’s No. … More here

Link City: Despres sent down; Comrie retires Source: The Pensblog
Simon Despres is heading back down to [ WBS ]. Mike Comrie is [ retiring ] from hockey after his third hip operation. … See the rest here

Letang chasing Murphy – 02-13-12 Source: Empty Netters
Kris Letang scored his 10th career game-winning goal in last night’s 4-2 victory against the Lightning. Only three players – two hall-of-famers an an all-star – have more career game-winning goals among defenseman for the Penguins: Player Game-Winning Goals Larry Murphy 12 Paul Coffey 11 Sergei Gonchar 11 Kris Letang 10 Kevin Hatcher 7 Ron Stackhou … … Visit link

Video: HWAA: Dan Bylsma (2/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma wants you to wear your favorite jersey to work or school on Friday Feb 17th for Hockey Weekend Across America. … To see video click here

Video: HWAA: Matt Niskanen (2/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Niskanen wants you to wear your favorite jersey to work or school on Friday Feb 17th for Hockey Weekend Across America. … See this video

Video: HWAA: Ben Lovejoy (2/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy wants you to wear your favorite jersey to work or school on Friday Feb 17th for Hockey Weekend Across America. … See this video

Coyotes goalie Smith named NHL first star (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith was named the NHL’s first star of the week Monday after posting victories in four straight starts. … Link

Despres demotes to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton – 02-13-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins defenseman Simon Despres was activated off injured reserve and demoted to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. Despres, 20, has been sidelined since injuring his knee, Jan. … Go here to read the rest

Evgeni Malkin named second NHL star of the week Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin has been named the NHL’s second star of the week ending Feb 12. Malkin the NHL’s leading scorer with with 69 points, had 3 goals, 5 assists for 8 points and a plus-6 rating in three games. … Link

Evgeni Malkin Named NHL ‘Second Star’ of the Week Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin was named NHL ‘Second Star’ for the week ending Feb. 12 today after leading all scorers last week with eight points (3G-5A) and a plus-6 rating in three games … Follow this link

Mike Comrie retires from NHL after 3rd hip surgery (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Mike Comrie, who twice scored at least 30 goals in a season, retired from the NHL on Monday after a third hip operation in five years. … See the rest here

Puck Daddy chats with John Tavares about all-star season, commitment to Islanders and Nassau Coliseum as a ‘dump’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — For the hottest NHL player in the month of January, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin garnered much publicity — and rightfully so — for his 12 goal, 16 point performance in the opening 31 days of the Continue reading … See the rest here

Mike Comrie retires after third hip surgery (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – A third hip surgery in five years was too much for Mike Comrie to overcome. … See the rest here

Pittsburgh Alumni Source: penguins.nhl.com
By Kylie Penticost John Gibson The former Pittsburgh Hornets goaltender is currently playing in his rookie season, as #35, for the Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club (OHL). In June 2011, he wa… … Go here to read the rest

Thus ends the incredibly odd NHL journey for Mike Comrie, a.k.a Mr. Hilary Duff (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
According to Mark Spector of Sportsnet, former Edmonton Oilers center and current unrestricted free agent Mike Comrie has officially retired from the NHL, as you may have gathered from this recent photograph (he’s the one on the left). Last summer, Continue reading … Continue reading here

Video: Off Day: James Neal (2/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media following Monday morning’s practice. … Video here

Video: Off Day: Brooks Orpik (2/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media following Monday morning’s practice … Click here to view video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (2/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following Monday morning’s practice … Watch here

In expected move, Pens send Simon Despres back to the minors Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Top prospect Simon Despres is recovered from an MCL sprain and in an expected move, Despres have been activated off IR and sent down to Wilkes Barre/Scranton, the team announced this morning. While there had been discussions internally in the organization about Despres battling for a top-6 spot, those discussions were minor sources say, and … Continue reading here

Fan Guide vs. Anaheim Ducks Source: penguins.nhl.com
7:00 PM The Pittsburgh Penguins will host the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday, February 15 at CONSOL Energy Center. Here are some tips for fans who plan to attend the game: … Read the rest here

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

Penguins Report: 2/13/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Letang breaking out the offense (10:30 AM). Despres re-assigned to WBS (10:55 AM) … View post

STATS: Kunitz-Malkin-Neal may be unbreakable Source: The Pensblog
EmptyNetters had an interesting breakdown of Sullivan vs Kunitz playing with Neal and Malkin . … More

Penguins and FirstEnergy Solutions to Host Children’s Book Collection on March 9 Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins and FirstEnergy Solutions will join forces to host the team’s fourth annual children’s book collection on Friday, March 9. All donations will benefit the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Fans are encourage… … See the rest here

What We Learned: In which Capitals Coach Dale Hunter uses plus/minus to bench people (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. … Follow this link

Video: Children’s Book Collection (2/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Join the Pens in collecting gently used books on Friday March 9th. … See this video


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After strong start, the Minnesota Wild are wilting Source: Tribune-Review
The Wild got captain and first-line center Mikko Koivu back from a left shoulder injury last week, but they were outscored, 8-3, in their first two games with him in the lineup. … View post

Red Wings match record with 20th straight home win Source: Tribune-Review
The Detroit Red Wings equaled an NHL record with their 20th straight win at home, beating the Philadelphia Flyers on the strength of Johan Franzen’s tie-breaking goal. … More here

Penguins rookie defenseman Despres still recovering from knee injury Source: Tribune-Review
Injured rookie Simon Despres says his right knee still is bothering him, and he couldn’t predict when he would be ready to play again. … View post

Malkin, Penguins rally for victory at home over Lightning Source: Tribune-Review
Evgeni Malkin scored two more goals, as the Penguins rebounded from their second two-goal deficit to win their second straight game. … Continued here

Pens’ Malkin adds to league-leading point total (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It’s the same old story for the Pittsburgh Penguins, but it’s a story that isn’t getting old. Center Evgeni Malkin continues to dominate the league and did so against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday at Consol Energy Center. … Continue reading here

Isles’ Malkin adds to league-leading point total (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It’s the same old story for the Pittsburgh Penguins, but it’s a story that isn’t getting old. Center Evgeni Malkin continues to dominate the league and did so against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday at Consol Energy Center. … Visit link

Falling behind has an upside Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have spotted the visiting team a 2-0 lead in three consecutive games, so it is clear that something drastic is in order. OK, maybe nothing really radical … The rest is here

Sunday’s Three Stars: Perry tricks Blue Jackets; another shutout for Halak (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Corey Perry, Anaheim Ducks The Ducks improved to 12-3-3 since the turn of the year thanks to Perry’s fifth career hat trick during a 5-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 02-13-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins (Note: In order to save a few hard drives, we’ll be jumping non-Penguins content in Empty Netter Assists. So please click read more to get the rest of the post … Excerpt from

Tampa Bay coach raves about Malkin Source: Post Gazette
It is not unusual for coaches to shower opponents with praise, but Tampa Bay’s Guy Boucher went above and beyond Sunday when talking up Penguins center Evgeni Malkin. … View post

Detroit victory ties NHL record Source: Post Gazette
The Detroit Red Wings equaled an NHL record with their 20th consecutive win at home, beating the Philadelphia Flyers, 4-3, on the strength of Johan Franzen’s tiebreaking goal early in the third period. … Excerpt from

RECAP: Front of the line. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
If the Penguins first line was cocaine, it'd probably be listed as the cause of death on Whitney Houston's death certificate. Kunitz-Malkin-Neal accounted for 19 points over the weekend. The Pens again went down 2-0 in this one but stormed back with 4 unanswered. Overall solid weekend. Took 4 points from garbage Eastern Conference teams. Plus, we remember Steiggy saying something about the majority of the Pens' next 10 games or so are against NHL bottom-feeders … View post

Red hot Malkin scores 2, Pens beat Lightning (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Evgeni Malkin took the puck at the blue-line and flipped it toward the empty net in search of his ninth career hat trick. … See the article here

Letang’s Offense Takes Off Source: penguins.nhl.com
After this weekend, it’s easy to see just how invaluable Kris Letang is to this Penguins squad. It’s impressive enough for a defenseman to compile three goals and six points in two games, which is exactly what Letang did … More here

Red hot Malkin nets 2 as Pens beat Lightning 4-2 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Evgeni Malkin took the puck at the blue line and flipped it toward the empty net in search of his ninth career hat trick. Clank. The shot caromed off the right post and out of harm’s way just before the buzzer sounded in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday. … View post

Endgame: Penguins 4, Lightning 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Pens – Lightning Post Game Analysis: Big guns shine in 4-2 win Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 4 – Tampa Bay 2 The Penguins big guns shined once again and Pittsburgh overcame another 2-0 deficit, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Sunday night at the Consol Energy Center. Evgeni Malkin scored twice, James Neal had three assists and Chris Kunitz and Kris Letang each had a goal and two assists, … Excerpt from

Tampa Bay sucks, Pens win. Source: The Pensblog
The Lightning defense is completely embarassing . Pens win 4-2 … The rest is here

bluejetjane has added a photo to the pool: My favorite goalie, of course. This is from a Pens game back in October at the Consol.

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Penguins defeat Lightning, 4-2 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning, 4-2,, tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Read more here

THIRD PERIOD:First Line in your mouth. 4-2 Source: The Pensblog
Tampa Bay really sucks and the Pens are exposing it. Malkin has two, Kunitz and Neal lurking everywhere. In the last five periods the Penguins top line has 19 points. … Read this article

SECOND PERIOD: Downie 2, Malkin 1. Source: The Pensblog
Steve Downie had a bizarre two-goal outburst to give the Lightning a 2-0 lead. Malkin struck back with a goal. 2-1 going into the second. … Read the rest here

Video: Trib Jr. Reporter Source: penguins.nhl.com
Trib Jr Reporter Eva Dorr talks with Craig Adams in this video airing 2/12 in game. … To see video click here

Video: Mike Lange Journals (02/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Toyota Presents: Mike Lange reflects back on Mario Lemieux’s first game against Boston. … View video here

Ralph Nader Misses the Mark in His Attack on Fighting in the NHL Source: Bleacher Report
In 1965, Ralph Nader penned Unsafe at Any Speed, a book that took an in-depth look at the auto industry and its lack of safety standards. The book was a huge seller and launched Nader into a career of activism and later failed Presidential bids … More here

FIRST PERIOD: Tampa Bay Trolls Source: The Pensblog
Brent Johnson in net. First visit to CEC this season for Tampa. Tampa Bay will be in full troll mode tonight … Visit link

Video: Russian to the Net Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin gets his second of the night on a saucer pass from Chris Kunitz. … Video here

Video: Kun-It’s In! Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz weaves through traffic and slides one in five-hole to tie the game. … View video

Video: Good One, Geno Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin fires home a one timer in the first period. … Video here

Video: Post Game: Kris Letang (2/12/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media following the 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. … Video here

Video: Post Game: Chris Kunitz (2/12/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media following the 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (2/12/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following the 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. … See this video

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PensHead Daily Links 02-11-2012

Saturday, February 11th, 2012

Perrotto: MLB scout who covers AL East weighs in on A.J. Burnett Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
By John Perrotto A.J. … Link

Malkin tallies five points in Penguins’ victory Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin scored his 30th goal of the season and added four assists as the Penguins outlasted Winnipeg in a 8-5 shootout at Consol Energy on Saturday. … More here

Malkin stays hot as Penguins rip Jets 8-5 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Evgeni Malkin, James Neal and Chris Kunitz have spent most of the last two months carrying the Pittsburgh Penguins while captain Sidney Crosby works his way back from concussion-like symptoms. … Read the rest here

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Pens – Jets Post Game: Malkin has 5 point game in 8-5 win Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 8 – Winnipeg 5 — Evgeni Malkin had a goal and four assists as the Pittsburgh Penguins snapped a two game losing streak, defeating the Winnipeg Jets 8-5 on Saturday afternoon at the Consol Energy Center. … More here

VIDEO: Malkin’s breakaway goal Source: The Pensblog
Malkin had five points this afternoon, but none of them prettier than this move on Jets goalie Ondrej Pavlec Malkin blew past Dustin Byfuglien , showed incredible strength all the while deking Pavlec . Malkin leads the NHL with 67 points. … More

Malkin rockets Penguins past Jets, 8-5 Source: Post Gazette
Evgeni Malkin, playing in his 400th NHL game, had five points as the Penguins topped the Winnipeg Jets, 8-5, today at Consol Energy Center. … Continue reading here

THIRD PERIOD: A lot of game left, 5-3 Pens Source: The Pensblog
Malkin has four points, the first line has accounted for 9 points overall. A lot of game to be played. … Link

Video: Post Game: Jordan Staal (2/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters following Saturday’s game against Winnipeg. … Click here to view video

Video: Park Hits 100th Source: penguins.nhl.com
Richard Park’s deflection gives him his 100th NHL goal. … To see video click here

Video: Malkin It Up Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin speeds through the defense and puts it past Ondrej Pavelec at the net. … Watch video here

Video: Feeding Time Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang catches the pass from Evgeni Malkin and puts it home for the Penguins. … Video here

Video: The Fleury Shuffle Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury shuffles out of the net to protect the puck. … See this video

Video: Post Game: Evgeni Malkin (2/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to reporters following Saturday’s game against Winnipeg. … Watch video here

Video: Hanging Loose Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury sprawls out in front of the net to make the tough save. … View video here

Video: Post Game: Kris Letang (2/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media following Saturday’s game against Winnipeg. … Watch video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (2/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Saturday’s game against Winnipeg. … View video here

Video: Staal Family on Hockey Day Source: penguins.nhl.com
CBC speaks with members of the Staal family on Hockey Day. … Watch video here

SECOND PERIOD: 2-2 Neal city Source: The Pensblog
Neal city tied it up. Dustin Jeffrey also scored 2-2 … Excerpt from

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FIRST PERIOD: Winnipeg sucks. Stream here Source: The Pensblog
Staal's back. Stream info: Place: JustinTv PW: blowjetsblow … View post

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Gameday 55 – Jets Source: The Pensblog
Winnipeg Jets (26-24-6) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (30-19-5) 2:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, NHLN-US , CBC Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA The Jets suck. We're not sure why people thought that simply moving the team from Atlanta to Winnipeg would make them competitive. … Visit link

Pens-Jets In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
2:00 PM: Pens scratch Lovejoy and Kennedy, while Jets scratch Randy Jones, Eric Fehr and Mark Flood. Fleury is in goal for Pittsburgh while Ondrej Pavelec will start between the pipes for Winnipeg. 1:55 PM: Note: today is Scotiabank H… … Read this article

Penguins Promote ‘Wear Your Hockey Jersey Day’
Friday, Feb. 17 for Hockey Weekend Across America Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins are asking fans to wear their favorite Penguins jerseys or youth hockey jerseys to work or school on Friday, Feb. 17 at the start of Hockey Weekend Across America … More here

Proposed Penguin trades: Day 3. Source: The Pensblog
Everyday until the trade deadline we'll post a proposed Penguins trade. You can send yours in over email to thepensblog@gmail.com … Continued here

Jets at Penguins – 02-11-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from a Winter wonderland in Pittsburgh: … Visit link

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (2/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection Plays is from 2/11/12. … Video here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (2/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 video features five questions with #9 Pascal Dupuis. … Watch here

Video: Today’s Matchup 2/11 vs. Jets Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Winnipeg Jets in the first of two back to back home games for Today’s match up. … See this video

Video: Game Day: Zbynek Michalek (2/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media before today’s game against the Winnipeg Jets. … View video here

Video: Game Day: Kris Letang (2/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media before today’s game against the Winnipeg Jets. … See this video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (2/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before today’s game against the Winnipeg Jets. … View video

About the Jets – 02-11-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Jets. When and where: 2 p.m. EST; Consol Energy Center. … Go here to read the rest

#PaulMartinPowerball: 02.11.12 Source: The Pensblog
It is that special time. One new rule … The rest is here

Penguins set to play more at home Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL’s schedule makers were kind to the Penguins in February, with six of the next nine games set at Consol Energy Center. Now, the team wants to make that a true advantage. … Read more

Staal likely to play today after monthlong absence Source: Tribune-Review
Even with new stitches in his upper lip, Jordan Staal was feeling optimistic about his health and his season now that his month-long layoff has ended. … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 02-11-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Welcome back Jordan Staal (above). -Dan Bylsma speaks: 156580 -Marc-Andre Fleury speaks: 156579 -Staal speaks: 156578 -Patrick Killeen made 15 saves for the Wheeling Nailers in a 3-2 loss to the Florida Everblades … … See the rest here

Penguins’ Staal returns today after 15-game absence Source: Post Gazette
Jordan Staal stuck in the NHL mere weeks after his 18th birthday in large part because he displayed a level of defensive excellence some centers never reach. Now in his sixth season, Staal, just 23, might have raised his offensive play to the same level. “He’s so responsible in the defensive end,” Penguins teammate Matt Cooke said. … See the rest here

Jets scramble early for NHL playoff berth Source: Post Gazette
They call the last two months leading into the NHL playoffs the stretch run, and, for members of the Southeast Division, there’s a heightened sense of urgency this season. … Continue reading here

This Friday With Stoosh 02.11.2012 Source: The Pensblog
Almost sixteen days until the trade deadline, so you better enjoy these last 16 days of Paul Martin's Penguins career HAW HAW HAW OK, not really…but there's more after the jump. … Continue reading here

NHL Trade Rumors: Jordan Staal’s Return Good for Penguins, Bad for Trades Source: Bleacher Report
With the news that Jordan Staal will be back in the lineup for Saturday’s matinee with the Winnipeg Jets , Pittsburgh’s salary cap savings will all but disappear, along with the leverage needed to make a splashy deadline deal. … See the article here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (2/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down today’s game against the Winnipeg Jets. … Watch video here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-10-2012

Friday, February 10th, 2012

NHL roundup: Tortorella wants review system (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Upon further review, New York Rangers coach John Tortorella wants the NHL to implement an NFL-style review in the final minute of a game. Although careful not to refer to it, Tortorella indicated his team was “wronged” in Tuesday night’s loss to the New Jersey Devils… … More

Jordan Staal returns to Pens lineup (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins center Jordan Staal is set to return to the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup after missing the past five weeks due to a left knee injury he suffered against the New York Rangers on Jan. 6 … Go here to read the rest

Jordan Staal returns from knee injury (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Jordan Staal’s left knee is fine. … More

Puck Headlines: Accused coach Pravilov dead; more Tim Thomas heat; Junior team goes nuts post-shootout (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. Sean Avery’s print ad for Hickey Freeman that appeared in Vanity Continue reading … Follow this link

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Jets Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (30-19-5) vs. JETS (26-24-6) WHEN: Feb. 11, 2012 – 2:00 pm | WHERE: CONSOL Energy Center WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM The Winnipeg Jets stole two points… … Read more here

Video: Scouting Report: Winnipeg (2/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pens will take on the Winnipeg Jets for the first time at home this season. See what’s in store for tomorrow night’s game. … Click here to view video

Pittsburgh Penguins National and Local TV Schedule March-April 2012 (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have provided plenty of exciting moments for fans this season. Don’t expect the likes of Evgeni Malkin, Brooks Orpik, and Marc-Andre Fleury to stop now. March will surely be a month to remember for fans everywhere. … The rest is here

Jordan Staal Will Return Tomorrow Source: The Pensblog
From the Pittsburgh Penguins' official website (with a video that auto-plays…): Jordan Staal is back. … See more here

Staal will rejoin Penguins’ lineup Saturday Source: Tribune-Review
Jordan Staal will rejoin the Penguins lineup Saturday, coach Dan Bylsma said today. Staal, who missed the past month with a left knee injury, hasn’t played since Jan. 6. … Link

Link City, Did Gomez score? Source: The Pensblog
[ Did Gomez score? ] Power plays are down in the [ NHL ]. Is this because players are playing more within the rules or is [ obstruction ] being allowed back in the game to prevent concussions … See the article here

Staal to play for Penguins Saturday Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Jordan Staal, who has missed the past 15 games because of a torn medial collateral ligament in his left knee, will return to the lineup Saturday for an afternoon game against Winnipeg at Consol Energy Center. … Visit link

Penguins C Jordan Staal returns from knee injury (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins center Jordan Staal will return to the lineup on Saturday when the Penguins host the Winnipeg Jets. Staal hasn’t played since injuring his left knee against the New York Rangers on Jan … Go here to read the rest

Staal Returns Saturday vs. Jets Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal is back. … More here

Comparing Kunitz and Sullivan 02-10-12 Source: Empty Netters
For all intents and purposes, the Penguins’ current top line of Chris Kunitz (right), Evgeni Malkin and James Neal was born Dec. 10 on Long Island. … Continued here

Video: Twitter Q & A: James Neal (2/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal answers questions from fans that were submitted via Twitter. … View video

Video: Off Day: Jordan Staal (2/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media following Friday morning’s practice. … Watch video here

Video: Off Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media following Friday morning’s practice. … Watch here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (2/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following Friday morning’s practice. … Video here

Trending Topics: Stay out of NHL fighting, Ralph Nader (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Trending Topics is a column that looks at the week in hockey, occasionally according to Twitter. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Report: 2/10/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens lines (11:07 AM). Pens at practice (11:01 AM). 11:31 AM: Pens pics.. … Read this article

Proposed Penguin trades: Day 2 Source: The Pensblog
Everyday until the trade deadline we'll post a proposed Penguins trade. … Link

REWIND: Pics from October 2011 Source: The Pensblog
Hit Read More for some pics : yeah Remember how much this loss hurt? … View post

Sedin playing for Canucks against Wild Source: Tribune-Review
Vancouver Canucks captain Henrik Sedin is playing in his 553rd consecutive game against the Minnesota Wild. … Read more here

NHL commissioner Bettman believes Blue Jackets will make the turnaround Source: Tribune-Review
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says he is aware of how frustrated Columbus Blue Jackets fans are about another losing season. … Read the rest here

Red Wings and Maple Leafs to play at Michigan’s Big House Source: Tribune-Review
The Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs will began 2013 by renewing their rivalry at one of North America’s most iconic stadiums. … Link

High-ankle sprain sends Penguins’ Kennedy back to the bench Source: Tribune-Review
Tyler Kennedy likely will miss at least the next month with a high-ankle sprain, Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said. … View post

Scoring is down, and obstruction seems to be up again in NHL Source: Tribune-Review
Refs, many Pens said, are allowing the clutching and grabbing that became ingrained in the game a decade ago to resurface. … More here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-10-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” It’s a tough experience, just to be out for so long. I’m excited to come back .” – Simon Despres (above) on recovering from a knee injury. -Tyler Kennedy will be sidelined four to six weeks due to a high ankle sprain … More

Stunned Pic Of The Night 2.9.12 Source: The Pensblog
Top of the picture big time stunned pic . Although the entire background is solid … See the rest here

Penguins Notebook: Forget Staal-Kennedy-Cooke reunion for now Source: Post Gazette
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma has not divulged his plans for line combinations once center Jordan Staal returns, but one thing is clear: Staal, who could return as early as a home game Saturday afternoon against Winnipeg, will not be part of a reunion party with wingers Tyler Kennedy and Matt Cooke anytime soon. … Continue reading here

NHL Roundup: Elliott’s relief work in goal chills Devils Source: Post Gazette
T.J. Oshie scored the only goal in the shootout and relief goaltender Brian Elliott was perfect Thursday night as the St. Louis Blues beat New Jersey, 4-3, at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., to end the Devils’ five-game winning streak … Read more here

Despres hopes to return soon, but where? Source: Post Gazette
It was difficult not to notice Simon Despres’ pronounced limp as he left Penguins practice Thursday and headed for the training room at Consol Energy Center. … See the rest here

Just Keeps Getting Better Source: penguins.nhl.com
After seven years in the minor leagues, Deryk Engelland’s dedication and persistence paid off last season. … Read more

Video: Pens Vault: Let’s Go Pens (2/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins Vault takes us back to the 1990′s with a music video to Roger Wood’s “Let’s Go Pens.” … View video

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PensHead Daily Links 02-09-2012

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

Twenty Years Later – Bruins 6, Penguins 3 – 02-09-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which … … View post

Pens Post-Practice Notes: Kennedy has high ankle sprain; Asham takes first step; Staal remains on track Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Kennedy has high ankle sprain Not that there was any indication he was going to be moved but Tyler Kennedy is pretty much out of the discussion as a candidate to be moved at the trade deadline. The struggling winger has been diagnosed with a high ankle sprain and will be out for 4 to … Continue reading here

Penguins’ Kennedy out with high ankle sprain Source: Post Gazette
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said today that winger Tyler Kennedy has been diagnosed with a high ankle sprain that will keep him out of the lineup four to six weeks, although he added that the time frame will become clearer moving forward. … Continued here

Link City, Kipper wins 300th game Source: The Pensblog
Miikka Kiprusoff has now won [ 300 ] games and is just the 27th goalie to have done so. The Flames beat the Sharks 4-3, with a 4 point( 3g 1a ) effort by Olli Jokinen . Save of the night: Corey Perry got away with a trip and scored the game winning goal against the Hurricanes in OT … Read more here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Their 10 Most Hated Opposing Players Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins have established intense rivalries with teams such as the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers , and they have lesser rivalries with squads such as the Detroit Red Wings . Around the NHL , there are opposing players who the Penguins just don’t have a lot of love for. Maybe a player made some disparaging remarks about the team, or maybe they are known for their unforgivable dirty play. … View post

Video: Off Day: Paul Martin (2/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin talks to the media following Thursday morning’s practice. … View video

Video: Off Day: James Neal (2/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media following Thursday morning’s practice. … Watch video here

Video: Off Day: Chris Kunitz (2/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media following Thursday morning’s practice. … View video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (2/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following Thursday morning’s practice. … To see video click here

Penguins Report: 2/9/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens practice players (11:15 AM). 11:50 AM: Pens pics… Martin smiles in the face of danger (left); Vitale shows the masses how a Northeastern grad stretches the stick above his head – which is pretty much how everyone doe… … Read the rest here

Proposed Penguin trades: Day 1. Source: The Pensblog
Everyday until the trade deadline we'll post a proposed Penguins trade. You can send yours in over email to thepensblog@gmail.com . But don't bother sending just the trade proposal. … Excerpt from

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U AAA Capture PHL Regular Season Title Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U AAA hockey team has skated to their first ever North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL) Regular Season title with a 19-2-0-1 record. The Viper Stars, whose current overall record is 35-16-2-1, are comprised … … Follow this link

Criticism of Malkin’s move lacks perspective – 02-09-12 Source: Empty Netters
After Evgeni Malkin used a spinorama to score in a shootout against Canadiens goaltender Carey Price Tuesday, criticism was levied against the move. If you didn’t see it, here you go: KltHosiKvdM Questions over the move arose from the legality of it to its ethics … The rest is here

ESPN: Crosby injury no easy puzzle to solve Source: The Pensblog
In what could be the longest article we've ever read on the Internet, ESPN's Stephania Bell goes into tremendous detail about Sidney Crosby's injury and looming return to the ice. Definitely worth a read. [ ESPN ] … See more here

Chat live with Dejan Kovacevic today Source: Tribune-Review
Tribune-Review columnist Dejan Kovacevic will hold his weekly chat with readers about Pittsburgh sports at 1 p.m. today. … See more here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-09-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Tyler Kennedy (above) is believed to be suffering from an ankle sprain . … Follow this link

Sources say Red Wings will face Maple Leafs in 2013 Winter Classic Source: Tribune-Review
A person familiar with the NHL’s plan said the Detroit Red Wings will play the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 Winter Classic. … Link

Forward Giroux is shining as MVP candidate for Flyers Source: Tribune-Review
Claude Giroux has grown into a superstar and a prime contender to win both the Art Ross Trophy for league scoring champion and Hart for NHL MVP. … Continue reading here

Penguins are going to need some scoring depth down the stretch Source: Tribune-Review
The exploits of Evgeni Malkin and James Neal are impressive, but they are being relied upon to carry the load far too much. … Continued here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 2.8.12 Source: The Pensblog
No better stage in sports delivers stunned pics better than College sports. From last night. … See more here

McDonald’s future remains unclear Source: Post Gazette
Colin McDonald did not know for sure that the Penguins would be sending him back to Wilkes-Barre, and he certainly did not know when it might happen. … See the article here

Red Wings slip by Oilers Source: Post Gazette
Drew Miller and Henrik Zetterberg scored in the third period Wednesday night as the Detroit Red Wings extended their home winning streak to 18 games with a 4-2 victory against the Edmonton Oilers. … Read this article

Big hurdle is cleared; Michigan regents say OK to Winter Classic Source: Post Gazette
A person familiar with the NHL’s plan said the Detroit Red Wings will play the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 Winter Classic. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Wednesday because the league is not expected to announce the matchup until today. … The rest is here

Video: Radio Rewind (02/09/2012) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Malkin’s faceoff efforts and Dupuis’ recap of the long road trip are featured this week. … View video

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PensHead Daily Links 02-08-2012

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Twenty Years Later – Kings 4, Penguins 3 – 02-08-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which … … Link

Penguins demote McDonald, Williams – 02-08-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins had demoted forwards Colin McDondald (right) and Jason Williams to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. … Go here to read the rest

National Junior Prospects Hockey League Championship Showcase Source: penguins.nhl.com
The NJPHL is hosting its League Championship Showcase at the Bladerunners in Harmarville and Airport Ice Arena beginning Friday February 10th. Participating teams include the Pittsburgh Predators, Pittsburgh Viper Stars, and the Pittsburgh Junior … … See the article here

Pens’ roster moves could mean return soon for Staal Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have returned forwards Colin McDonald and Jason Williams to their farm team in Wilkes-Barre. … See the rest here

Penguins Re-Assign Forwards Jason Williams and Colin McDonald to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forwards Jason Williams and Colin McDonald to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Williams, 31, has play… … Read more here

Link City, controversy in New York Source: The Pensblog
Williams and McDonald sent back to WBS . [ Pens ] Still no idea why Williams was in the shootout. Controversy last night at the end of the Rangers/Devils game. … Link

Morning Pens Buzz: Bylsma taking heat; Moen a fit; Latest buzz on whether team will commit to bolstering blueline Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Pens Buzz Pittsburgh’s 3-2 never ending shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens has led to head coach Dan Bylsma taking some heat for letting Cal O’Reilly shoot before Chris Kunitz in the third round of the shootout when Pittsburgh had a chance to win the game. The criticism is just people nitpicking in my … See the rest here

PITTSBURGH TEENS SCORE NATIONAL SHOWCASE Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kylie Penticost The Willie O’Ree Skills Weekend — sponsored by the National Hockey League’s Hockey is For Everyone (H.I.F.E.) initiative, the Buffalo Sabres, and Hasek’s Heroes — provides children and their families with a w… … Read more here

Watch Penguins Star Evgeni Malkin’s Spin-O-Rama Goal on Carey Price Source: Bleacher Report
With an NHL -leading 62 points on the season, it’s safe to say that Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin is the hottest player in hockey right now. He certainly did nothing to dispel that on Tuesday nightthanks toa wicked spin-o-rama shootout goal against Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price … Continued here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-08-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “It’s unfortunate. … Visit link

Video: Pens Insider: Video Coordinator (2/8/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Root Sports introduces us to Jim Britt, Video Coordinator for the Penguins. Check out how he prepares the coaches for the games ahead. … See video here

In the Habs’ Room: Plekanec line shut down Malkin, Cunneyworth says (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
Tomas Plekanec scored the winning goal in the shootout, but that wasn’t his most important contribution to the Canadiens 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday night. … Go here to read the rest


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Michigan regents call meeting about NHL’s Winter Classic Source: Tribune-Review
The University of Michigan Board of Regents has called a special meeting to discuss renting Michigan Stadium to the NHL for the Winter Classic. … More here

Five-time all-star Nolan announces retirement from NHL Source: Tribune-Review
Owen Nolan has played for the Quebec Nordiques and Colorado Avalanche, the Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Phoenix Coyotes, Calgary Flames and, most recently, Minnesota Wild. … Read more here

Sabres coach Ruff day-to-day after breaking three ribs Source: Tribune-Review
Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff’s dancing and coaching days are on hold a day after he was upended by defenseman Jordan Leopold in an on-ice collision during practice. … See the rest here

Jeffrey looks to hang at center after the Penguins get healthy Source: Tribune-Review
Center Dustin Jeffrey would like to remain in the lineup when centers Sidney Crosby and Jordan Staal return for the Penguins. … See more here

Canadiens prevail in lengthy shootout win over Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Strange things always seems to happen to the Penguins in Montreal, and a shootout loss in their latest trip was no different. … See the rest here

Tuesday’s Three Stars: Avs’ Jones pots two; Shutouts for all, even a guy who lost (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Lil’ Jon cheats on the Thrashers/Jets franchise with the Montreal Canadiens. Not sure what he sees in Montreal, especially since it’s clearly tough to find a diamond-encrusted goblet there. No … See the rest here

Plekanec gives Canadiens 3-2 win over Pens in SO (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Even though it took a while, Carey Price and the Montreal Canadiens finally got a shootout to go their way. … View post

Long shot spoils Fleury’s night / Canadiens 3, Penguins 2 Source: Post Gazette
Used to be that a bad game would rattle Marc-Andre Fleury, causing him to follow it with one that wasn’t much better. Not anymore, though … Continued here

Malkin shooting for much higher profile Source: Post Gazette
Evgeni Malkin has a Stanley Cup ring, an NHL scoring championship and a playoff MVP award. What he does not have, at least in parts of North America, is a public presence equal to his accomplishments. … The rest is here

Brodeur, Devils shut out Rangers for 1-0 victory Source: Post Gazette
Martin Brodeur stopped 30 shots for his first shutout this season and the record 117th of his NHL career Tuesday night, and the visiting New Jersey Devils beat the Eastern Conference-leading New York Rangers, 1-0, for their fifth consecutive win. David Clarkson gave Brodeur all the offense he needed with a first-period, power-play goal. … Go here to read the rest

Canadiens beat Penguins in eighth round of shootout (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
Tomas Plekanec scored in the eighth round of the shootout to give the Canadiens a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday night at the Bell Centre. Lars Eller and Louis Leblanc scored the Canadiens goals while Pascal Dupuis and James Neal scored for the Penguins … Read the rest here

Plekanec shootout goal has Habs 3-2 vs Pens (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
MONTREAL – It’s been rare this season to see Carey Price cracking jokes after a shootout. … Continue reading here

RECAP: See you next year. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
One thing you can set your watch to. No matter the season, the record, or time of year, a loss in Montreal will drive you crazy … Read this article

Endgame: Canadiens 3, Penguins 2 (SO) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Pens drop a tough one in Montreal, 3-2. Source: The Pensblog
Pens had a few chances in the shootout to clinch the game but they couldn't. Nothing gets you jammed up like a loss to Montreal … Continue reading here

Penguins fall to Montreal, 3-2, in shootout Source: Post Gazette
MONTREAL — Rene Bourque, Lars Eller and Tomas Plekanec scored during a eight-round shootout to give Montreal a 3-2 victory over the Penguins at the Bell Centre tonight. … Visit link

VIDEO: Malkin’s spin-o-rama shootout goal on Carey Price Source: The Pensblog
It isn't nearly as awesome as if the Penguins would have won. But it was still a nasty goal: … Excerpt from

SECOND PERIOD: Good hockey, 0-0 Source: The Pensblog
Good period of hockey. Paul Martin almost hit the powerball , Subban is still a dick. … The rest is here

FIRST PERIOD: Have a really bad feeling about Scott Gomez. Live stream here Source: The Pensblog
It has been one year since Scott Gomez scored a goal. Something doesn't feel right about tonight. Either way, let's roll. … Read this article

Penguins at Canadiens – 02-07-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Root Sports busts out a pretty solid statistic in the pregame show: -The Penguins’ starters are Craig Adams, Pascal Dupuis, the great Joe Vitale, Deryk Engelland, Matt Niskanen and Marc-Andre Fleury. … Continued here

Video: UPMC Spotlight: Steve Sullivan (2/8/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dependable veteran Steve Sullivan is the subject of this week’s Spotlight. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: James Neal (2/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to reporters following Tuesday night’s loss to Montreal. … Watch here

Video: Post Game: Pascal Dupuis (2/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to reporters following Tuesday night’s loss to Montreal. … Watch video here

Video: Malkin’s Spin-O-Rama Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin goes 360 to put one past Carey Price in the shootout. … View video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (2/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after losing 3-2 against the Montreal Canadiens. … View video

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PensHead Daily Links 02-05-2012

Sunday, February 5th, 2012


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Thomas’ apolitical return: Bruins top Caps 4-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
WASHINGTON – Tim Thomas’ return to the nation’s capital was less political and more successful. … Read this article

Kovalchuk leads Devils to 5-2 win over Pens (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEWARK, N.J. – While Ilya Kovachuk refuses to take credit for the New Jersey Devils’ surge since the all-star break, his teammates can see that the forward has elevated his game. … See the rest here

Kovalchuk leads Devils to 5-2 win over Penguins (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
While Ilya Kovachuk refuses to take credit for the New Jersey Devils’ surge since the All-Star break, his teammates can see that the forward has elevated his game. Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists, and the Devils extended their winning streak to four games with a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. … See more here

Devils take down Penguins, 5-2 Source: Post Gazette
Ilya Kovalchuk scored one goal and assisted on two others to lead New Jersey to a 5-2 victory today over the Penguins at the Prudential Center. … Continue reading here

Endgame: Devils 5, Penguins 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Twenty Years Later – Rangers 4, Penguins 3 – 02-05-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which … … More here

Devils snuff Penguins’ offense, again Source: Tribune-Review
Only 24 hours after producing one of their finest performances of the season, the Penguins delivered a dud in New Jersey. … Read the rest here

Sunday’s Pens Trade Deadline Rumblings: Whitney would add dimension at even strength; High asking price for Ruutu; Scouts Buzz on Pens/Habs Talk… Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
LATEST PENS TRADE DEADLINE BUZZ WHITNEY REMAINS ON RADAR: Phoenix Coyotes 39 Year old winger Ray Whitney continues to emerge as the Penguins most likely top target at the winger position in the team’s pursuit of a top-6 winger as the NHL Trade Deadline inches closer, league sources tell Inside Pittsburgh Sports. The Penguins have … Read the rest here

Video: Post Game: Cal O’Reilly (2/5/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Cal O’Reilly talks to the media after scoring his first point as a Penguin in the 5-2 loss against the New Jersey Devils. … View video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (2/5/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after falling to the New Jersey Devils 5-2. … View video here

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/5/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after falling to the New Jersey Devils 5-2. … To see video click here

FIRST PERIOD: New Jersey city Source: The Pensblog
No clue about streams. Good luck. … Read the rest here

Pens-Devils In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
- O’Reilly’s assist was his first point as a Penguin – Niskanen’s goal was his first since Dec. 15 at Ottawa and 3rd of the season – Pens are now 11-for-42 on the power play in their last 13 road games (26 percent). … Follow this link

Pens Talk Super Bowl Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins have business to attend to this afternoon at the Prudential Center in New Jersey, where they’ll face the Devils for a 1 p.m. … Read this article

Penguins at Devils – 02-05-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -It’ll be intrestesting to see if the Penguins can maintain the energy they had yesterday after a big win against a big opponent on the road. -The Penguins’ starters are Chris Kunitz, Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, Kris Letang, Brooks Orpik and Marc-Andre Fleury. -Their scratches are Aarron Asham, Ben Lovejoy, Colin McDonald … Read more

#PaulMartinPowerball: 02.05.12 – $85 Source: The Pensblog
It is that special time. Running Twitter contest for the rest of the season … View post

Gameday 53 – Devils Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (30-18-4) @ New Jersey Devils (29-19-3) 1:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, MSG Plus Prudential Center – Newark, New Jersey The Devils are right behind the Penguins in the standings. Pittsburgh has 64 points in 52 games. New Jersey has 61 points in 51 games. … See more here

About the Devils – 02-05-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Devils. When and where: 1 p.m., EST. Prudential Center … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-05-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from yesterday’s game . “I just like to play here.” Marc-Andre Fleury on his career record of 5-1-1 at TD Garden. -The Boston Globe’s recap . … More

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (2/5/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before today’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … View video here

Devils stave off Flyers Source: Tribune-Review
Kurtis Foster scored a pair of power-play goals, and the New Jersey Devils held on for a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday afternoon. … Continue reading here

Fleury’s win streak reaches nine games Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins’ eight-game winning streak ended in Toronto on Wednesday, but goalie Marc-Andre Fleury’s personal streak continues. … See the rest here

Penguins bully Bruins in physical affair Source: Tribune-Review
As Daniel Paille went soaring through the air, the point became clear: The Penguins weren’t going to be pushed around. … Read more here

Penguins’ undrafted forward hits the rookie wall hard in AHL Source: Tribune-Review
A month into this season, the Penguins looked like they might have found an undrafted college free-agent steal in Brian Gibbons. … See more here

Saturday’s Three Stars: Reimer, Vokoun post shutouts; St. Louis nets hat trick (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: James Reimer, Toronto Maple Leafs Two straight starts and two straight shutouts for the 23-year old Reimer … View post

RECAP: Bear in mind.PENS WIN Source: The Pensblog
Do people still doubt Marc-Andre Fleury ? If there is anyone that still does, fire up the third period tape of this game and show it to them. MAF was stood on his head for most of the third period. … More

Stunned Pic Of The Night 2.4.12 Source: The Pensblog
From Nick, who was in the stands in Boston: Looks like a stunned pic from the 60's. … More here

NHL ROUNDUP: Devils show lots of punch Source: Post Gazette
Ilya Kovalchuk’s fists outshined his team’s sparkling special teams. Kurtis Foster scored two power-play goals as the visiting New Jersey Devils held on for a 6-4 victory Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Kovalchuk, Dainius Zubrus, Zach Parise and Alexei Ponikarovsky also scored for the Devils, who have won three in a row and will play host to the Penguins today. … Excerpt from

Fleury, Penguins up to Boston challenge, win 2-1 Source: Post Gazette
TD Garden is not the most hospitable venue in the NHL. … Link

Penguins notebook: Letang had nice idea, but … Source: Post Gazette
It seemed, at the time, to be a completely unnecessary penalty. Looked that way in hindsight, too. … View post

Molinari on the Penguins: Crosby’s playing style unlikely to change Source: Post Gazette
It would make sense, of course. When a guy’s medical records from a 13-month period look like Sidney Crosby’s do, making a few adjustments might seem prudent. Might seem, for example, like a good time to spend some more time out on the perimeter. … See the article here

Reimer, Kessel pace Leafs past Senators 5-0 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
OTTAWA – James Reimer couldn’t stop smiling Saturday night, and who could blame him? … See the rest here

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Devils Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (30-18-4) vs. DEVILS (29-19-3) WHEN: Feb. 5, 2012 – 1:00 pm | WHERE: Prudential Center WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM After losing three straight heading … … Follow this link

Video: Orpik-ing His Shot Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik makes his case for hit of the year with an open-ice check on Daniel Paille. … To see video click here

Video: Not an Easy Marc Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury denies Joe Corvo on the backdoor attempt. … See this video

Video: Malkin Slams One Home Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin slams home a rebound with under ten seconds left in the first period. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Joe Vitale (2/4/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Vitale talks to reporters following Saturday’s game against the Boston Bruins. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Pascal Dupuis (2/4/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to the media after defeating the Boston Bruins 2-1. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/4/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after defeating the Boston Bruins 2-1. … View video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (2/4/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Boston Bruins 2-1. … Watch here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (2/5/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down today’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … View video here

Video: Scouting Report: New Jersey (2/4/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will take on the New Jersey Devils tomorrow afternoon in a 1pm matinee. Michelle Crechiolo lets us in on what to expect. … Video here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-02-2012

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

CBA sticking points: The players’ cut & team-by-team revenues (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Neither the league nor union have gone public, but the players’ percentage and how much each market makes appear to be the main issues. … More

Link City, Groundhog Day Source: The Pensblog
Punxsutawney Phil sees 6 more weeks of Tyler Kennedy not being able to score. Columbus was screwed last night in Los Angeles. Columbus GM Scott Howson wrote a piece about it [ Blue Jackets ] … See more here

Proteau: Apologies from 30 NHL teams (TheHockeyNews.com) Source: Yahoo Sports
Every NHL team has something to be sorry for so Adam Proteau does it for them in this week’s column. … Read this article

Back-up plan – 02-02-12 Source: Empty Netters
To this point of the season, Marc-Andre Fleury has appeared in 43 of the Penguins’ 51 games. That’s 84 percent of the schedule thus far. If he were to maintain that pace, Fleury would appear in almost 69 games … Read the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Rumors: Grading Ray Shero’s Deadline Deal History Source: Bleacher Report
The All-Star break is over and now begins anticipation for the next major date in the Pittsburgh Penguins ‘ season—waiting to see which star player will be injured next. That, and the trade deadline … The rest is here

STATS: Jagr vs TK and Sullivan round 2. Source: The Pensblog
If you watched ” Moneyball ,” you know that Billy Beane's main message was not replacing players straight up, but rather have a more 3 or 2 -to- 1ratio . … More

Pens’ Social Media Revolution Continues Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins are continuing their rapid social media growth on all platforms, recently passing 1.25 million followers combined on Facebook and Twitter, 100,000 on the Pens Mobile Club and 30,000 on the unique Student Rush text program… … Read more here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-02-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “The ironic thing is, we played a lot better than we did [Tuesday] night.” – Craig Adams referring to the Penguins’ 5-4 shootout win against the Maple Leafs Tuesday. … View post

No miracles left in bag Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have been living on the edge lately. … Excerpt from

O’Reilly will add needed center depth Source: Post Gazette
Center is, on paper, the Penguins’ deepest position. … Excerpt from

Rangers stop Sabres in SO Source: Post Gazette
Henrik Lundqvist stopped 34 shots for his 41st career shutout and sixth of the season and the Sabres’ Ryan Miller made 29 saves for his second shutout this season as the Rangers won a five-round shootout, 1-0, at First Niagara Center. … Continue reading here

RECAP: MacArthur’s Court. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
@tradeneal Guaranteed if you know a guy named Clarke, he's an asshole. He probably borrows money and doesn't pay you back. He probably doesn't turn off his high beams when he sees you approaching from the other direction. Clarke MacArthur is no different probably. MacArthur scored the game-winner and only goal of the game right after James Neal deflected a puck off the crossbar. The Pens were lucky to pull one out two nights ago, so we can't get greedy. If you're looking for something to take from this game, it's Brent Johnson's performance. Nice to see him back to his usual form after his extended stint on the bench … Read the rest here

Maple Leafs end Penguins winning streak Source: Post Gazette
TORONTO — Clarke MacArthur scored late in the third period to give Toronto a 1-0 victory against the Penguins at the Air Canada Centre tonight. … Read this article


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National Hockey League is hopeful for peaceful labor talks with NHLPA Source: Tribune-Review
While the league wanted to celebrate All-Star weekend in Ottawa, the prospect of another tough round of labor negotiations loomed over the festivities. … Read more

Shero, Penguins grab center O’Reilly off waivers from Phoenix Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins general manager Ray Shero was Nashville’s assistant general manager when the Predators selected O’Reilly in the fifth round of the 2005 NHL Draft. … Read more here

Maple Leafs lock down streaking Penguins for close victory Source: Tribune-Review
Goalie Brent Johnson rebounded from a series of poor performances and played a stellar game in Toronto, but the Penguins offense never showed up. … Read more

Starkey: Reader’s guide to Crosby saga Source: Tribune-Review
Thirteen months, two elaborate news conferences and one brief comeback later, we have no further info. … Visit link

Experts torn on Penguins captain Crosby’s injury Source: Tribune-Review
Concussion and spine experts don’t know what to make of Penguins center Sidney Crosby’s “soft tissue” neck injury. … Read this article

Wednesday’s Three Stars: Lundqvist, Reimer post shutouts; Samuelsson’s far out goal (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers King Henrik recorded his third shutout in five starts with a 34-save night during a 1-0 shootout win over the Buffalo Sabres. … More

Reimer stops 25 shots as Leafs blank Penguins 1-0 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
It was only a week ago when Clarke MacArthur was demoted to Toronto’s fourth line. Now he’s scoring big goals again as the Maple Leafs make a push for the playoffs … View post

Leafs squeak out 1-0 victory over Pittsburgh (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – It was just a week ago that Clarke MacArthur was demoted to the Toronto Maple Leafs fourth line. Now he’s scoring big goals again for a team making a push for the playoffs. … See the article here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 2.1.12 Source: The Pensblog
Ryan Callahan after winning the game in a shootout. Stunning old people is never not awesome … Link

Another loss for Pens’ tough-break backup (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Brent Johnson can’t seem to catch a break. … Follow this link

Life O’Reilly Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins added skill, talent and depth to their lineup with the addition of center Cal O’Reilly via re-entry waivers from Phoenix Wednesday morning. “Cal is a very skilled player with good vision, good hockey sense,” g… … More

Pens lose 1-0, whatev. Source: The Pensblog
James Reimer shut the door, and got some help from the posts. Pens had tons of chances. Clarke McArthur scored his 560th career goal against the Penguins for the game winner … Follow this link

Endgame: Maple Leafs 1, Penguins 0 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Twenty Years Later – Penguins 4, Blues 1 – 02-01-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to … … Read more

THIRD PERIOD: 0-0 after 40 minutes Source: The Pensblog
Not much going on. Pens had a goal disallowed. 0-0. … Continued here

SECOND PERIOD: No score after one period. Source: The Pensblog
Letang is all jammed up after getting hit in the face. Pens hit two posts, Johnny with a big save late in the first. Stream after readmore . … See the article here

FIRST PERIOD: Round two, Leaf/Pens. Live stream here Source: The Pensblog
Johnny in net. … See the rest here

Puck Previews: Penguins, Leafs meet again; Ray Ferraro apologizes (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. … Read this article

Penguins at Maple Leafs – 02-01-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -First things first, we forgot to post this last night. It’s probably the scariest Ice Time cover ever. At the very least, it’s scary if you’re Rick DiPietro: -Brent Johnson is getting a start tonight … More

Video: Radio Rewind (02/02/2012) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury’s performance from Tuesday versus Toronto is discussed. … View video

Video: Game Day: Cal O’Reilly (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Cal O’Reilly talks to the media during tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: Ray Shero (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
General Manager Ray Shero talks to the m