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PensHead Daily Links 10-30-2011

Sunday, October 30th, 2011

At the 10-game mark, some surprising stats that likely won’t last (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
At the close of yesterday’s NHL action, 304 games of the 2011-12 NHL schedule had been played; the season is just over one-eighth complete. At this point in the year, it’s possible to look at some of the numbers without Continue reading … Read more here

RECAP: Last Train to Kesselville. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
So many people getting laid in Toronto after this game. The main battle here was Neal vs. … Continue reading here

Hockey Halloween: Outrageous costumes, awesome puck pumpkins (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Fans and alumni reacted to the death of the Div. … See the rest here

NHL realignment could result in four divisions, angry Penguins (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Realignment is coming to the NHL for the 2012-13 season, because (spoiler) Winnipeg is not located in the southeast United States. How dramatic that realignment gets the number of teams switching divisions, and the number of divisions they’ll switch Continue reading … The rest is here


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Pittsburgh Penguins Refuse to Use Steve MacIntyre: Is the Enforcer Done? Source: Bleacher Report
Prior to the start of the 2011-12 NHL season, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed the best fighter in the NHL. Steve MacIntyre was locked into a contract with one of the league’s most talented teams. Presumably, the 6′ 5″, 250-pound mammoth of an enforcer would provide protection services for the talented members of Steel City’s hockey team. … Follow this link

Roundup: Jagr scores twice for Flyers Source: Tribune-Review
Jaromir Jagr scored two goals, and Ilya Bryzgalov rebounded from a string of bad games to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. … More

Tangradi takes a rap, but avoids another concussion Source: Tribune-Review
Tangradi has a history with concussions, including one caused by an elbow from New York Islanders heavyweight Trevor Gillies last February that cost him two months at the end of last season. … View post

Leafs burn Penguins’ strength Source: Tribune-Review
Two of the Penguins’ greatest assets — center Evgeni Malkin and the penalty-killing unit — endured rough evenings in a 4-3 setback to the Maple Leafs on Saturday. … Visit link

Injury sidelines Jordan Staal — for now Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins scratched Staal for Saturday night’s game at Toronto, but coach Dan Bylsma said he did not expect the injury to be a “long-term” problem, describing Staal as “day to day.” … Read more here

Saturday’s Three Stars: Harding, Roloson blank; controversy in NY (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Josh Harding, Minnesota Wild One of the best efforts of Saturday night, and probably its most inspirational story, too. … Read more here

NHL Roundup: A look at Saturday’s games (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
When the Toronto Maple Leafs meet the Ottawa Senators on Sunday, it will be for more than provincial bragging rights. … Continued here

Empty Netter Assists – 10-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from yesterday’s game . “To come back three times is a lot to ask … See more here

Penguins’ win streak ends at 5; Staal out Source: Post Gazette
Overcoming a one-goal deficit to win a game is nothing special in the NHL. Teams do it pretty much every night of the season … Go here to read the rest

What can anyone honestly expect of Sidney Crosby upon his return? Source: Post Gazette
As Sidney Crosby gets closer to returning from the concussion that has prevented him from playing since Jan. … Continue reading here

Wilson calls Phaneuf league’s best defenceman (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – There is an undeniable swagger forming around the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Read this article

Sundin’s No. 13 to be honoured by Leafs (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – Mats Sundin is ready to take his place with other Toronto Maple Leafs legends in the rafters at Air Canada Centre. … Read more

Endgame: Maple Leafs 4, Penguins 3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins’ winning streak snapped in 4-3 loss to Toronto Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins wiped out three one-goal deficits at the Air Canada Centre tonight, but couldn’t overcome a fourth as they lost to Toronto, 4-3. … View post

Pens lose 4-3 in Kesselville Source: The Pensblog
Mats Sundin was in the house. All you got to know. Still an entertaining game. Pens don't play again until January. … More

Pens-Leafs In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
LEAFS 4, PENS 3 0:00: Despite an incredible push from the Pens, they can’t get the tying goal to force OT. Leafs win 4-3 … Continued here

Video: Malkin Marks His Spot Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin takes this hard shot in the 3rd to tie the Penguins and Maple Leafs up at 3. … To see video click here

Video: Past the Monster Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz takes a rebound and pokes it past “The Monster” Jonas Gustavsson to tie the game at 2. … Click here to view video

Video: Not This Time Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brent Johnson makes a nifty save here to deny the Maple Leafs of a goal. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Chris Kunitz (10/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media after the Penguins lose to the Toronto Maple Leafs. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Kris Letang (10/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media after the Penguins lose to the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Watch video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (10/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after the Penguins lose to the Toronto Maple Leafs. … To see video click here

PensHead Daily Links 10-17-2010

Sunday, October 17th, 2010

Philadelphia Flyers Captain Mike Richards is a Sore Loser – Bleacher Report Source: Google News Search
Yahoo! Sports Philadelphia Flyers Captain Mike Richards is a Sore Loser Bleacher Report On my way home from the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers game yesterday, one of my friends sent me a tweet related to Flyers captain Mike … Crosby, Penguins overpower Flyers Philadelphia Inquirer Sidney Crosby powers Penguins Boston Herald Sidney Crosby's back-to-back goals lift Penguins over Flyers USA Today San Jose Mercury News – SportingNews.com – Taipei Times all 239 news articles … Follow this link

Lemieux coaching Penguins elite tier 16 team – NHL.com Source: Google News Search
Lemieux coaching Penguins elite tier 16 team NHL.com Lemieux is the head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite Tier 16 Team, a local traveling squad comprised of top amateur players, including Lemieux's son, … and more … Follow this link

Keys to early success – Faceoff.com Source: Google News Search
Faceoff.com Keys to early success Faceoff.com … 2010 2:42 PM Jean-Sebastien Giguere watches teammate and fellow goaltender Jonas Gustavsson warm up before a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins . … … Read more here

No Headlines Found Source: Tribune-Review
We are sorry, but there are no headlines in this category for today. … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists -10-17-10 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “We usually play some good games here.” – Sidney Crosby (above) being understated … Read more

Penguins step up in a number of areas in 5-1 win over Flyers Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Was Saturday’s 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers a breakout win for the Penguins who are now 3-3 on the season? … Excerpt from

By the Numbers: Crosby and the Flyers – 10-17-10 Source: Empty Netters
Sidney Crosby sucks… the life out the Flyers on a routine basis … More here

Video: Post-Game: Kris Letang (10/16/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang following the Pens win over the Flyers in Philadelphia. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Brent Johnson (10/16/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brent Johnson following the Pens win over the Flyers in Philadelphia. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Coach Dan Bylsma (10/16/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Dan Bylsma following the Pens win over the Flyers in Philadelphia. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Sidney Crosby (10/16/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers. … View video here

RECAP: Broad-Yr-Street Stomp. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
That’s two in a row. Win on Monday, that’s called a winning streak. … Follow this link

Salary-cap issues haunt NHL – Cherry Hill Courier Post Source: Google News Search
Salary-cap issues haunt NHL Cherry Hill Courier Post … … Read more here

Crosby, Penguins overpower Flyers – Philadelphia Inquirer Source: Google News Search
Kansas City Star Crosby, Penguins overpower Flyers Philadelphia Inquirer The Flyers had survived shorthanded situations in this young season, but on Saturday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins , and especially Sidney … Sidney Crosby's back-to-back goals lift Penguins over Flyers USA Today Sidney Crosby powers Penguins Boston Herald NHL: Sidney Crosby scores two power-play goals as Penguins beat Flyers San Jose Mercury News SportingNews.com – Bleacher Report – Cherry Hill Courier Post all 236 news articles … Excerpt from

Web exclusive: Pens 1990-91 profile: Joe Mullen Source: Tribune-Review
Joe Mullen discusses “Badger” Bob Johnson, the impact of all the trades, when the Penguins knew they would win the Stanley Cup, what it felt like to win a second Stanley Cup and more. … See the rest here

NHL rescinds Letang’s major penalty Source: Tribune-Review
He was ejected from a home win Friday against the New York Islanders after on-ice officials judged his second-period collision with left wing Blake Comeau was in violation of Rule 48, which penalizes a player for blindside hits to the head. … See the article here

Baby Pens goaltender Curry rebounds nicely Source: Tribune-Review
For 42 seconds, it looked like the nightmare was about to continue for Baby Pens goalie John Curry. Trying to bounce back from a sub-par season a year ago, he allowed a goal in the first minute of his first start of the season last Tuesday night. … Excerpt from

Players believe eliminating blindside hits a shared responsibility Source: Tribune-Review
Hits from behind are endangering players and happening with more frequency. The problem is, players can’t agree on who is at fault and are relegated to the fact that they could become the next victim. … View post

Crosby leads Pens past Flyers, 5-1 Source: Tribune-Review
Center Sidney Crosby scored twice to bust open a close game, and Chris Kunitz and Mark Letestu also scored for the Penguins. … Read this article

Rossi: Aside from writing about hockey, Philly trips great Source: Tribune-Review
For everything I love about the energy inside the building when the Penguins play at Philadelphia, I also know that I’m being set up for failure the minute I take my seat in the (cramped) press box. … Read more here

NHL Roundup: Four-goal second fuels Bruins’ win Source: Post Gazette
Rookie Jordan Caron got a souvenir he’ll always cherish, the puck from his first NHL goal. Tim Thomas and the rest of the Boston Bruins also came away with something they wanted — a solid win against the host New Jersey Devils. … Follow this link

Johnson Stars Again With 29-Save Performance Source: penguins.nhl.com
PHILADELPHIA – Head coach Dan Bylsma elected to go with veteran goaltender Brent Johnson for the second straight night and for the third time in the past four contests. Just like each of the two previous occasions, Johnson rewarded his head coach with a victory. Johnson improved to 3-0 on the young season by denying 29 of the 30 shots the Flyers through his way. … Read this article

Crosby’s Three-Point Night Fuels Penguins Victory Source: penguins.nhl.com
PHILADELPHIA – At this point, it is almost comical the way Philadelphia fans treat Sidney Crosby when he visits the City of Brotherly Love. Once again on Saturday night the Flyers faithful sent their usual catcalls Crosby’s way. … Follow this link

Aftermath: Penguins 5, Flyers 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Author: Jason Seidling ; ; ; … Read more here

Mehno: Don’t panic over Penguins – Beaver County Times Source: Google News Search
Mehno: Don't panic over Penguins Beaver County Times You know the Pittsburgh Penguins have arrived by the level of panic caused by their 1-3 start. Never mind that each of the losses was by one goal, … and more … Continue reading here

Penguins’ Crosby paves way to 5-1 road victory Source: Post Gazette
PHILADELPHIA — Sidney Crosby has not looked entirely himself at times this season, but insists he has not been coping with any medical issues, minor or otherwise. … Link

Penguins Notebook: Backup Johnson stays on roll Source: Post Gazette
PHILADELPHIA — Backup goalie Brent Johnson has started three of the Penguins’ past four games, including their 5-1 victory against Philadelphia at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday night, and won them all. … Link

On the Penguins: Fleury’s poor play to start the season could lead to more time for Johnson Source: Post Gazette
Coach Dan Bylsma was uncharacteristically candid about — and critical of — the work of goalie Marc-Andre Fleury in the minutes following a 4-3 loss to Toronto Wednesday at Consol Energy Center. His team had outshot the Maple Leafs, 25-14, and had held them, by Bylsma’s reckoning, to about eight scoring chances. … Visit link

Flyers Hurt by Penalties, Pounded by Penguins – Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia Source: Google News Search
Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia Flyers Hurt by Penalties, Pounded by Penguins Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia By the time the month of October ends, the Flyers should have a pretty good hate going for the Pittsburgh Penguins . … … Read more here

Pittsburgh Penguins-Philadelphia Flyers: Pens Bully the Broad Street Bullies Source: Bleacher Report
Daniel Briere drew first blood, but it was a river of orange blood that flowed for the remainder of the game. The Penguins (3-3) scored five unanswered goals on their way to a convincing 5-1 win Saturday night over the rival Philadelphia Flyers (2-2-1). The win avenged last week’s win in Pittsburgh by Philadelphia . The Penguin power play continued to struggle early on with an 0-for-4 start. As the game progressed, the Penguins started taking more shots on goal on the power play and finally showed signs of waking up from hibernation with two power play goals by Sidney Crosby … More here

Flyers’ Richards has concerns about Ben Lovejoy’s skating ability – 10-16-10 Source: Empty Netters
Flyers captain Mike Richards has never been known as being someone who is fond of dealing with media. He did little to combat that repuation after tonight’s 5-1 home loss to the Penguins … Read more here

@pghpenguins: Brent Johnson talks with FSN's Dan Potash after #Pens 5-1 victory over the Flyers – http://twitpic.com/2y9ib8

Penguins win big over Flyers Source: Post Gazette
PHILADELPHIA — The Penguins’ oft-dormant power play scored twice in just over a minute early in the third period to lead them to a 5-1 victory against Philadelphia at the Wells Fargo Center tonight. … See the article here


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Video: Mario Lemieux Interview (10/16/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburhgpenguins.com’s Sam Kasan caught up with Mario Lemieux, who is coaching his son Austin’s team, the Pittsurgh Elite, in the Tier 1 ’96 Super Series. … Watch video here

PensHead Daily Links 10-16-2010

Saturday, October 16th, 2010

NHL rescinds major against Penguins’ Kris Letang – SportingNews.com Source: Google News Search
Sportsnet.ca (press release) NHL rescinds major against Penguins ' Kris Letang SportingNews.com Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang will not face potential punishment for Friday's hit on New York Islanders forward Blake Comeau, the Pittsburgh … Pens will appeal Letang head shot penalty SportingNews.com GAME PREVIEW: ISLANDERS VS … Link

Penguins give Brent Johnson consecutive starts in goal – SportingNews.com Source: Google News Search
Penguins give Brent Johnson consecutive starts in goal SportingNews.com Brent Johnson is making an impression on the Pittsburgh Penguins , starting his third game in the past four on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers. .. … See the rest here

Penguins-Flyers In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
8:29: Chris Kunitz just tied it up!! Sidney Crosby played the puck from the blue line along the boards and fed it to a breaking Chris Kunits. … Read more

Penguins at Flyers – 10-16-10 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME f_Wxm6hw8MA -Apologies for being late with this. We’ve had some computer issues … The rest is here

Coach Le’Magnifique – NHL.com Source: Google News Search
NHL.com Coach Le'Magnifique NHL.com Lemieux is the head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite Tier 16 Team, a local traveling squad comprised of top amateur players, including Lemieux's son, … … Read more here

Coach Le’Magnifique Source: penguins.nhl.com
Hockey Hall of Famer and Penguins chairman Mario Lemieux was at CONSOL Energy Center Saturday morning. But he wasn’t sitting in usual seat in the owner’s box … Follow this link

Gameday 6 – Flyers Source: The Pensblog
6:00 PM Wells Fargo Center Know the Enemy: Flyers Goal Scored By Now hockey at 6PM? The last time the Pens played a road game at a ridiculous time, they defeated the New Jersey Devils. … Read this article

Letang off the hook for hit on Islander forward Source: Post Gazette
PHILADELPHIA — The National Hockey League has rescinded the major penalty that Penguins defenseman Kris Letang was assessed for a hit on New York Islanders forward Blake Comeau during the Penguins’ 3-2 overtime victory at the Consol Energy Center Friday night. … Follow this link

Johnson To Start In Goal Against Flyers Source: penguins.nhl.com
PHILADELPHIA – Brent Johnson will make his second consecutive start for the Penguins tonight when they take on the Philadelphia Flyers at 6 p.m. … Continued here

Game Preview: Pens look to solve Bobrovsky in second matchup of the season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins Game Day Pittsburgh Penguins (2-3-0) @ Philadelphia Flyers (2-1-1) When: October 16, 2010 | Where: Wells Fargo Center The Penguins meet the Philadelphia Flyers for the second time this young season, this time in Philadelphias Wells Fargo Center. … Read more here

Will management sign off on Brent Johnson competing with Fleury for playing time? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Fleury/Bylsma Dynamic Word inside the organization is that head coach Dan Bylsma is prepared to let Brent Johnson and Marc Andre Fleury compete for playing time, at least for the time being. … Go here to read the rest

Week 6 Fantasy Football Preview Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Week 5 STUDS Matt Forte RB, Chicago Bears (166 rushing yards, two touchdowns); Ray Rice RB, Baltimore Ravens (133 rushing yards, two touchdowns) Hakeem Nicks WR, NY Giants (12 receptions, 130 yards, 2 touchdowns); Phillip Rivers QB, San Diego Chargers (431 yards, 2 touchdowns) Malcolm Floyd WR, San Diego Chargers (213 yards, 1 touchdown); … More here

Twenty Years Later: Flyers 5, Penguins 1 – 10-16-10 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment, with a highly unimaginative name, which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. We will look back on games on a particular date and catch up with former players, coaches, executives and med … … Visit link

Empty Netter Assists – 10-16-10 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “We got one when it counted, I guess.” – Alex Goligoski (above) on his power play goal in overtime … Go here to read the rest

Tangradi Expects Plenty of Supporters As He Returns Home Source: penguins.nhl.com
This has been quite a weekend for Penguins left winger Eric Tangradi. On Friday night, Tangradi scored his first-ever National Hockey League goal when he staked the Penguins to a 2-0 second-period lead in an eventual 3-2 overtime defeat of the New York Islanders at CONSOL Energy Center. … See more here


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Nashville Predators are eager for tests from NHL’s best – The Tennessean Source: Google News Search
Nashville Predators are eager for tests from NHL's best The Tennessean It won't get easier when the Penguins visit the Predators on Thursday. Besides Crosby, Pittsburgh has center Evgeni Malkin, who won the Conn Smythe Trophy .. … Visit link

Pens will appeal Letang head shot penalty – SportingNews.com Source: Google News Search
NHL.com Pens will appeal Letang head shot penalty SportingNews.com Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang was ejected Friday after receiving a five-minute major for a hit to the head of New York Islanders forward Blake … GAME PREVIEW: ISLANDERS VS … See more here

About the Flyers – 10-16-10 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Flyers. When and where: 6 p.m. … Link

Penguins top Isles 3-2 for first win in new home – NHL.com Source: Google News Search
Globe and Mail Penguins top Isles 3-2 for first win in new home NHL.com It took four tries, but the Pittsburgh Penguins finally own a win in their new arena. Alex Goligoski's power-play goal 1:51 into overtime gave the Penguins .. … Read this article

Praise for Gustavsson ahead of Giguere’s start tonight – Toronto Star Source: Google News Search
Moose Jaw Times-Herald Praise for Gustavsson ahead of Giguere's start tonight Toronto Star Pittsburgh Penguins ' Evgeni Malkin slides into Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jonas Gustavsson after being brought down by defenseman Dion Phaneuf on a … MacArthur, Maple Leafs continue to surprise National Post (registration) Clarke MacArthur scores twice, Leafs… Moose Jaw Times-Herald all 7 news articles … Read this article

FSN MISTAKES: Toronto Source: The Pensblog
Here are some of the many instances during the recent Pens-Leafs game where FSN game producers pretend they are Jerry Bruckheimer. — This AGH cam is great. … See the article here

RECAP: Black Dog. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
We will give $100 to whoever can prove that they predicted Mark Letestu and Alex Goligoski would be carrying the Pens through the first 5 games of the season. It was the most emotional game of the season thus far … Excerpt from

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers NHL Live Streaming – Bet UK Betting Source: Google News Search
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers NHL Live Streaming Bet UK Betting watch Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers Live Streaming online free on Saturday, October 16, 2010? Don't miss it, that will be held at 7:00 PM ET in .. … Excerpt from

Some heat off Sid and Geno, and the goalie situation. Source: Chipped Ice
Some postgame thoughts as I sit at the PGH APRT awaiting an early Saturday flight to Philadelphia: — = The Penguins will not practice this morning at Wells Fargo Center. I can’t say I’m surprised. … See the article here

Penguins beat Islanders, snap home losing streak Source: Post Gazette
Suddenly, it did not matter that the power play had squandered its first seven opportunities and looked pretty awful in the process. That getting a shot on goal — let alone a shot in goal — had simply seemed like too much to ask for when the Penguins were awarded an extra man for most of the evening. … Follow this link

Penguins Notebook: Eaton familiar with facing Crosby, Malkin Source: Post Gazette
Trying to defend against Penguins star forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin every day in practice was not easy, but defenseman Mark Eaton is glad he got a chance to do it. … See more here

Comrie back in lineup after missing Toronto game Source: Tribune-Review
Forward Mike Comrie returned for the Penguins on Friday night against the New York Islanders, opening at center on a line with left wing Eric Tangradi and right wing Evgeni Malkin. … Read the rest here

Penguins win first home game of season Source: Tribune-Review
Defenseman Alex Goligoski’s power-play goal in OT gave the Pens their first win at Consol Energy Center, 4-3 over the Islanders. … More here

Penguins vs. Flyers Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
Author: Jason Seidling … The rest is here

Goligoski’s power play goal in OT lifts Pens’ to 3-2 win Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post Penguins – Islanders Observations Alex Goligoski (3) scored a power play at 1:51 of overtime and saved the Penguins from what could have been another embarrassing home loss. Goligoski lifted Pittsburgh to a 3-2 OT win over the New York Islanders on Friday night for the Penguins first win at the new Consol Energy … More here

Penguins-Flyers Preview – CBSSports.com Source: Google News Search
Globe and Mail Penguins -Flyers Preview CBSSports.com The Philadelphia Flyers recorded only one win against the Pittsburgh Penguins last season, but have an early advantage in the rivalry less than two weeks … Penguins top Isles 3-2 for first win in new home NHL.com Pens will appeal Letang head shot penalty SportingNews.com Penguins Vs … See the article here

Penguins Get First Win at CONSOL Energy Center Source: penguins.nhl.com
When head coach Dan Bylsma was asked in April what his favorite memory at Mellon Arena is, he told reporters that it was walking off the ice following his first-ever head coaching victory on Feb. 19, 2009 and hearing Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange announce, “And ladies and gentlemen, Elvis has just left the building.” During Bylsma’s year and a half behind the bench at Mellon Arena, he made the 90-foot walk from the Penguins bench to the locker room 47 times with Lange’s famous saying playing in the background. On Friday night, Bylsma made the walk for the first time at CONSOL Energy Center as Elvis finally left the building after the Penguins registered a 3-2 overtime victory over the New York Islanders on Alex Goligoski’s power-play tally to pick up the team’s first-ever win in its beautiful new building … Read more here

Special Teams Keys First CONSOL Energy Center Victory Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins secured their first-ever victory in CONSOL Energy Center, defeating the New York Islanders 3-2 in overtime, and the special teams played a critical role in the victory. The win certainly didn’t come easily. In fact, it looked like the Penguins were about to fall short at the end of regulation after Deryk Engelland went to the box with 2:17 remaining. … Excerpt from

Aftermath: Penguins 3, Islanders 2 OT Source: penguins.nhl.com
Author: Sam Kasan ; ; ; … Read more here

Pittsburgh Penguins-New York Islanders: Destiny Finally Found Her Way Home! Source: Bleacher Report
Let’s offer up some first thoughts on two really big firsts. … Continue reading here

Penguins-Islanders In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
3:09: Alex Goligoski wins it for the Penguins in overtime!!! Evgeni Malkin ripped a puck from the near circle, and the rebound went to Goligoski on the far side, who put it past DiPietro for the win. … More here

Video: Inside Suite 66 (10/15/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
FSN Pittsburgh takes a look inside CONSOL Energy Center’s Suite 66 … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Kris Letang (10/15/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … See video here

Video: Post Game: Brent Johnson (10/15/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brent Johnson talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … View video

Video: Post Game: Sidney Crosby (10/15/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … Click here to view video

Video: Post Game: Eric Tangradi (10/15/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … Watch video here

Video: Post Game: Dan Bylsma (10/15/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … Watch here

Pittsburgh Penguins Drop Another One, 4-3 to the Toronto Maple Leafs Source: Bleacher Report
It was another game at the Consol Energy Center, and another one-goal loss for your Pittsburgh Penguins. Toronto’s Clarke MacArthur scored his third and fourth goals of the young season, but please don’t mistake this kid for Steven Stamkos. Deryk Engellend is now 1-0 in fights this season … Continued here

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS CHANGE START TIME OF OCTOBER 16 GAME VS. PITTSBURGH TO … – NHL.com Source: Google News Search
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PensHead Daily Links 10-14-2010

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

Goligoski Shines In Expanded Role Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Takeaway: Alex Goligoski had parlayed his strong preseason play into the regular season. Goligoski is tied for the team lead with four points (2G-2A). As a result of his improved all-around play, Goligoski is seeing more ice time in all situations … Follow this link

NHL: Will Bylsma divert from goaltending plan? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Bylsma won’t commit to goaltending rotation past Friday The plan coming into the regular season was for Marc Andre Fleury to play 8 of the first 11 games, according to head coach Dan Bylsma a few weeks ago. Is that plan now in jeopardy … See the rest here

Toronto Maple Leafs Beat Pittsburgh Penguins: Quieting Critics With Wins – Bleacher Report Source: Google News Search
CBC.ca Toronto Maple Leafs Beat Pittsburgh Penguins : Quieting Critics With Wins Bleacher Report Last night the Maple Leafs outclassed the Pittsburgh Penguins , outlasting the Pens by a final score of 4-3, which gave the Maple Leafs a 3-0 record on the … Maple Leafs- Penguins Game Review USA Today NHL's Maple Leafs keep Penguins winless in new arena Reuters Penguins remain winless in new home Washington Observer Reporter Toronto Sun – Gack Sports – Sports Live Streams all 559 news articles … Read this article

Robert Morris University Prepares to Host 5th Annual College Hockey Showcase Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Robert Morris University men’s hockey team is pretty good at rising to the occasion against top competition. Last season, playing the final college hockey game ever at Mellon Arena, RMU shocked the college hockey world by knocking off the No.-1 ranked team in the country, Miami (Ohio), 3-1, on Jan. 8 … See more here

Looking Ahead: 2011 NHL Entry Draft Source: The Pensblog
Elias Sports Bureau says that 99.7% of NHL teams that have started the season 1-3 have missed the playoffs and given their fans little or no reason to follow the club after the 1-3 start. These are staggering numbers. … Read more

Penguins’ D Michalek sidelined to 2-4 weeks – Vancouver Sun Source: Google News Search
TSN Penguins ' D Michalek sidelined to 2-4 weeks Vancouver Sun Pittsburgh, PA – Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma announced defenceman Zbynek Michalek will miss two-to-four weeks with an upper-body injury. … Continue reading here

Locker Room Talking Points: Engelland making his mark on the team Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Deryk Engelland on fighting Colton Orr Deryk Engelland’s fight with Colton Orr last night is not only the talk of the town but the talk of the NHL (Video can be seen here). Engelland pummelled Colton Orr with a hard right that sent Orr to the ground and out of the game. Engelland called it a “lucky … Read the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sparkling New Ice – BusinessWeek Source: Google News Search
Pittsburgh Penguins ' Sparkling New Ice BusinessWeek “Destiny has a new home” is the marketing slogan the Pittsburgh Penguins have chosen for their sparkling new arena, … Islanders- Penguins Preview CBSSports.com New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Live Streaming Bet UK Betting Day off for Isles, tomorrow vs … More here


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Penguins find no consolation in new Consol Energy Center – SportingNews.com Source: Google News Search
TSN Penguins find no consolation in new Consol Energy Center SportingNews.com Nice place, that Consol Energy Center so why can't the Pittsburgh Penguins seem to find a way to win there? With Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Toronto, … Pittsburgh Penguins Jordan Staal skating on Consol Energy Center ice Gather.com Penguins ' Staal skating again for 1st time since last season The Canadian Press Jordan Staal returns to the ice bettor.com (blog) NHL.com – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review – Pittsburgh Post Gazette all 49 news articles … See more here

Flyers Bump Up Start Time To Avoid Conflict With Phillies – SB Nation Philly Source: Google News Search
TSN Flyers Bump Up Start Time To Avoid Conflict With Phillies SB Nation Philly The Flyers have moved up the start time of their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins this weekend to avoid a … … Link

Penguins Winger Deryk Engelland Destroys Toronto’s Colton Orr In Fight (VIDEO) – Huffington Post Source: Google News Search
Penguins Winger Deryk Engelland Destroys Toronto's Colton Orr In Fight (VIDEO) Huffington Post The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Wednesday night, but Toronto right winger Colton Orr wasn't there to help out. … … The rest is here

Hockey players must take concussions more seriously – Montreal Gazette Source: Google News Search
Hockey players must take concussions more seriously Montreal Gazette … by medical staff after being injured in the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Mellon Arena on March 7, 2010 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. … Continued here

Video: Off-Day: Sidney Crosby (10/14/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media after practice. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Alex Goligoski (10/14/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alex Goligoski talks to the media after practice. … To see video click here

Video: Off-Day: Ben Lovejoy (10/14/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy talks to the media after practice. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Dan Bylsma (10/14/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after practice. … To see video click here

LINK CITY: Injury Updates, Blue Jerseys, Goaltending, More Source: The Pensblog
Lots of news coming from the Pens today . First, on the injury front: Zbynek Michalekis out 2 to 4 weeks with an upper-body injury ForwardArron Asham(upper body) skated for the first time Thursday; as didJordan Staal Brooks Orpikis still day-to-day with a groin strain The Pens also announced that they will wear the blue jerseys against the Islanders on Friday. An attempt to reverse a curse with a curse? Interesting. … See more here

Johnson to start in goal for Penguins Friday, maybe Saturday too Source: Post Gazette
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said backup goaltender Brent Johnson will start Friday night at home against the New York Islanders, but he would not commit to going back to No. 1 goalie Marc-Andre Fleury for Saturday’s game at Philadelphia. … Read the rest here

@pghpenguins: Max Talbot visiting patients at Hillman Cancer Center to commemorate Hockey Fights Cancer month – http://twitpic.com/2xlfkj

Penguins Michalek out for two weeks Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek is expected to miss the next two weeks, coach Dan Bylsma said. Michalek got what is believed to be a right shoulder injury Monday. … View post

Pens Update: Michalek out for at least 2-4 weeks; Johnson to start in goal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Latest Buzz *Head coach Dan Bylsma didn’t want to pinpoint an exact timetable for defenseman Zbynek Michalek but Bylsma said today that Michalek will be sidelined for the next 2-4 weeks. … See more here

Michalek out two to four weeks – 10-14-10 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek (right) will be sidelined two to four weeks due to what the team is officially labeling as an “upper body” injury. Michalek appeared to injury his right shoulder Monday in New Jersey when he was hit into the boards by Devils forward Rod Pelley. Michalek, one of the biggest free agent signings this past offseason, has appeared in three gam … … Excerpt from

Thursday Practice Report: Crosby misses practice; No Orpik, Michalek Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Crosby misses practice The Pittsburgh Penguins returned to the ice this morning for Thursday’s practice and were missing several regulars. Sidney Crosby, Max Talbot, Brooks Orpik, Zbynek Michalek all did not practice. … Read more

Pens to Wear Blue Third Jerseys Friday vs. Islanders Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will wear their blue third jerseys for Friday’s game against the New York Islanders at CONSOL Energy Center – the first of 10 times this season that they will wear the blue third jersey/uniform. The Pen… … See the rest here

Penguins Report: Practice 10/14/10 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michalek, Orpik and Asham injury updates at 1:09 PM entry… 1:28 PM: Coach Bylsma also said that goaltender Brent Johnson will get the start in net for Pittsburgh Friday night against the Islanders. 1:27 PM: Coachspeak with Dan Bylsma.. … Visit link

The curious case of T.J. Brodie – 10-14-10 Source: Empty Netters
When the call showed up on our cell phone with a strange area code, we full expected the worst. We had been led to believe by the complaints of some Penguins fans that the man we were about to chat with was an arrogant, egotistical punk. … View post

Video: Rock and Wrap it Up! Food Donation Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins and ARAMARK are packing up all prepared but unsold concession food at CONSOL Energy Center, donating it to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. … See this video

Penguins star center Crosby not at practice Source: Tribune-Review
It is unclear why Sidney Crosby isn’t practicing, though there is some speculation that the hip injury that troubled him in training camp isn’t 100 percent. Crosby scored his first goal of the season last night in a 4-3 loss against Toronto. … See the rest here

Post-Toronto Observations: Penguins drop third game in a row at home Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins woes at home continued Wednesday night, losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 at the Consol Energy Center. Clarke MacArthur scored twice and Toronto’s Jonas Gustavsson turned aside 22 shots in his first start of the season to lead Toronto to a 4-3 victory. … Visit link


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Empty Netter Assists – 10-14-10 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . The 2010-11 Penguins have joined their 1983-84, 2001-02 and 2005-06 brethen as the only teams in franchise history to lose their first three home games. -The … Visit link

Pittsburgh Penguins Preview Source: Bleacher Report
After months of waiting, the Toronto Maple Leafs are playing an NHL team tonight. For some reason, Gary Bettman screwed up again and the two AHL teams we beat count as part of the standings. Please, if you are a Leafs fan do not point out this mistake … See more here

Pens’ leftovers given to grateful food bank Source: Tribune-Review
Local food shelters this week received plates of trout mousse, olive tapenade and chicken wrapped in prosciutto, along with more standard fare such as hot dogs, chicken fingers and pizza, donated by the Pittsburgh Penguins. … More here

Blackhawks player suspended for hit Source: Tribune-Review
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson has been suspended for two games for delivering an illegal hit from behind on the Buffalo Sabres’ Jason Pominville. … Read the rest here

Flyers amp up physicality Source: Tribune-Review
Flyers senior vice president Bob Clarke went on XM radio earlier this week and extolled the franchise’s physical image. … More

Injuries to Orpik, Michalek weaken Penguins’ defense Source: Tribune-Review
Up by a goal late in a game and needing to kill the final 30 seconds of an opponent’s power play, Penguins coach Dan Bylsma would not hesitate to send out a foursome that included center Jordan Staal and defensemen Brooks Orpik and Zbynek Michalek. … Visit link

Penguins fall to 0-3 at Consol Energy Center Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins lost 4-3 at home to Toronto their third loss in four games to open a season that began with great promise. … Visit link

RECAP: The Monster’s Ball. PENS LOSE Source: The Pensblog
It is October. Things are sloppier than the Duke Fuck list girl’s vagina right now. … Follow this link

Penguins Notebook: Defense shorthanded minus Orpik, Michalek Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins played without two key defensemen Wednesday night against Toronto, and the only thing certain about their status is that Brooks Orpik ought to be back in the lineup soon. Orpik has a recurrence of a groin strain and is day to day, coach Dan Bylsma said. He missed his second game in a row. … See the rest here

Penguins’ Staal skates — finally Source: Post Gazette
There was no orthopedic walking boot on Jordan Staal’s right foot and he had a smile stretched across his face Wednesday as he talked about getting back on the ice. … More

Penguins fall to Maple Leafs, still winless at home Source: Post Gazette
Someday, the Penguins are going to find a way to win a game at Consol Energy Center. … Read this article

Postgame thoughts from Pens loss to TOR at CEC. Source: Chipped Ice
Greetings, Chipped Ice fans. It was yet another somber postgame scene at Consol Energy Center, where your Penguins are now 0-3 … Read the rest here

Penguins still winless in new home, lose 4-3 to Toronto Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins fell to 0-3 at Consol Energy Center and 1-3 overall with a 4-3 loss tonight to the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Visit link

Guerin Impressed by CONSOL Energy Center and Standing Ovation Source: penguins.nhl.com
A special guest was in attendance at CONSOL Energy Center on Wednesday night as fan favorite and 2009 Penguins Stanley Cup hero Bill Guerin returned to Pittsburgh to watch the Penguins and Maple Leafs. Guerin, who spent 95 regular-season games with the Penguins from March, 2009 through the end of last season, was impressed by his first visit to the Penguins’ sparkling new building. “This place is unbelievable,” Guerin said. … View post

Penguins-Maple Leafs In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
0:00: Time runs out and the Toronto Maple Leafs hold on for a 4-3 victory at CONSOL Energy Center to improve to 3-0. Chris Kunitz, Maxime Talbot and Sidney Crosby scored the Pittsburgh goals. The Penguins will be back in action on Friday when they drop the puck at 7 p.m … Read the rest here

Time change for Saturday Penguins game in Philadelphia Source: Post Gazette
The starting time of the Penguins’ game in Philadelphia Saturday has been moved up an hour, from 7:08 p.m. to 6:08 p.m. … Excerpt from

Game Time Change Saturday Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers have changed the start time for their Saturday, Oct. 16 game at Wells Fargo Center to 6 p.m. … Continued here

Aftermath: Leafs 4, Penguins 3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Video: Shearer’s Crunches of the Game (10/13/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Shearer’s Foods presents the biggest crunches from around the NHL! Played October 13 against the Toronto Maple Leafs … Watch here

Video: Thank You Bill Guerin! (10/13/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pens said ‘Thank You’ to former Penguins player Bill Guerin during Wednesday’s game vs the Toronto Maple Leafs … Watch here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (10/13/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Nemacolin Big 5 feature shown in game on Oct 13, 2010 vs the Toronto Maple Leafs … Video here

Video: Building of a Champion (10/13/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Building of a Champion presented by Iron Workers Local Union No. 3 shown in game on Oct. 13 vs Toronto Maple Leafs … View video

Video: American Eagle Student Rush (10/13/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Students wait outside for tickets to tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs and receive food and T-shirts courtesy of Pizza Hut and American Eagle. … See video here

Video: Post-Game: Dan Bylsma (10/13/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … See video here

Video: Post-Game: Sidney Crosby (10/13/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Watch here

Video: Post-Game: Alex Goligoski (10/13/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alex Goligoski talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (10/13/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Paul Martin (10/13/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … View video here

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