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PensHead Daily Links 03-10-2011

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

Kings’ Willie Mitchell plans to donate brain (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Los Angeles defenseman, who has suffered through at least three concussions, hopes to help science shed some light on dark matter. … Read this article

Wednesday’s PIHL Quarterfinals Roundup Source: penguins.nhl.com
Class AA: Greater Latrobe 4, West Allegheny 2 Greater Latrobe and West Allegheny, last year’s Class AA Penguins Cup finalists, met in the quarterfinals on Wednesday at Kirk S. Nevin Arena … More here

Controversy touches NHL sensitive spot: wallet (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
MONTREAL – Air Canada's threat to hit the NHL where it hurts — in its wallet — proved to be a lonely battle Thursday. … Read more here

Police open investigation of hit by Bruins player (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Montreal police started a criminal investigation Thursday into the on-ice hit by Boston’s Zdeno Chara that left the Canadiens’ Max Pacioretty with a severe concussion and cracked vertebra. … Read the rest here

Dress Like Mario Lemieux Source: The Pensblog
Credit to Puck Daddy on this one . … The rest is here

Puck Headlines: Kubina suspended 3 games; Bettman vs. Air Canada (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. While this may have seemed like an inspiring commentary on the … Continue reading → … See more here

@pghpenguins: #Pens Kris Letang does a TSN playoff promo shoot – http://twitpic.com/48868s

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 4, Islanders 3 – 03-10-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. We will look back on games … … Continue reading here

Video: Youth Hockey Int: Canon McMillan (3/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
2010 Penguins Cup Champions Canon McMillan sit down to discuss their successful season. … Watch here

Video: Off-Day: Dan Bylsma (3/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Thursday’s practice. … Click here to view video

@pghpenguins: #Pens Alex Kovalev does an interview for Inside Penguins Hockey at Southpointe – http://twitpic.com/487m0e

For $8,000 you can dress like All-Star Mario Lemieux (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins owner/legend Mario Lemieux's four-goal MVP performance in the 1990 NHL All-Star Game, including three on three shots in the first period, is one of the most memorable moments of his storied career at the Igloo. For around $8,000, … Continue reading → … The rest is here

Gary Roberts, Bryan Trottier Lead Alums Into Penguins Adult Hockey Fantasy Camp This Weekend Source: penguins.nhl.com
Gary Roberts and Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier will be among the former Penguins players greeting 81 campers at the 9th annual Pittsburgh Penguins Adult Hockey Fantasy Camp this weekend at Iceoplex at Southpointe and CONSOL Energy Center. … Continue reading here

Video: Off-Day: James Neal (3/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to reporters following Thursday’s practice. … Watch here

Video: Off-Day: Matt Cooke (3/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Cooke talks to reporters following Thursday’s practice. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Chris Kunitz (3/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to reporters following Thursday’s practice. … See this video

Video: Off-Day: Jordan Staal (3/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters following Thursday’s practice. … See video here

The Morning Skate: 3/10 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. … Continue reading here

Big East Tournament Game Day Thread Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
March 10, 2011 Kemba Walker 0-for-4 in career against Pitt In the Big East opener on Dec. 27,, Pitt defended UConn sharpshooter Kemba Walker by letting Walker get his points and taking everyone else out of the game. Walker scored 31 points in the defeat and no other UConn player scored more than 9 points … See the rest here

Leopold on concussions: ‘It s a really weird injury’ – 03-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
Sabres defenseman Jordan Leopold was on the wrong end of a devastating hit last season in the playoffs when as a member of the Penguins, he was run over by former Senators defenseman Andy Sutton: u18CBH2s7-4 Leopold suffered a concussion on the play. Despite being knocked out cold, he only missed five games. … Continue reading here

Penguins Report: 3/10/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:00 AM: Happy Thursday Pens fans!!! The team had the day off Wednesday, but are back on the ice today at 11 a.m. … Read more here

Who said what in the Matt Cooke SI Article Source: The Pensblog
Sports Illustrated did a piece about Matt Cooke for this week's edition. [ SI ] The article is the same old shit we've read 1,000 times about Matt Cooke. The best part of the article are the quotes from former and current players … Excerpt from

Here’s how it’s done, Pacioretty Source: The Pensblog
What a player. By the way, that's how you're supposed to play when you're unreal. A couple observations and assumptions from this game/YouTube: ( Here is the box score ) Pens are halfway through a power play. Based on Lemieux's team-leading 26:27 of ice time this game, it's safe to assume Lemieux was already on the ice for the entire first minute of this powerplay. Or maybe it was an abbreviated power play. Then we sit here and watch Lemieux ferociously backcheck, change direction, shift to another gear, and blow past Chara. Get real. … See more here

Penguins: Head shots remain a complicated issue Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby hasn’t played in a game for more than two months because of a concussion. It could be at least that long — or even longer — before he does again. … Read more

Peters Township Looks to Avenge Last Season’s Semifinals Exit Source: penguins.nhl.com
The player who scored the two prettiest goals of the Peters Township versus Pine Richland game on Wednesday? He just switched to forward this season. Taylor Cox played defense all of last year before embarking on a scoring binge near the end … … Visit link

Fox Chapel Continues Impressive Turnaround Season with Quarterfinal Victory over Norwin Source: penguins.nhl.com
Last season, Fox Chapel battled through a tough 3-18 regular season. Normally such a record would cause a team to temper expectations the following year, but Foxes head coach Cory Rome took the opposite approach heading into the 2010-11 season. … … Visit link

Canon McMillan Rallies for Overtime Win Over Shaler Source: penguins.nhl.com
Last season, Mario Dalesandro scored the game-winning goal 7:08 in overtime by banking a shot off a defender to power No. … More here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Dan Bylsma Signs Three-Year Contract Extension Source: Bleacher Report
The coach that took over half way through the Penguin’s 2008-09 Stanley Cup winning season will be leading the team for at least three more years, the Penguins announced today. Dan Bylsma signed a contract extension that will have him coaching the team through the 2013-14 season. He currently has the team contending for a top spot in the Eastern Conference even with the Penguins roster looking like a who’s who on the injured reserve. … The rest is here

Benstonium Presents: Raging ‘Guin Trailer Source: The Pensblog
Another win from Benstonium : … The rest is here

Penguins’ Bylsma signs three-year extension Source: Post Gazette
The typical NHL coach has the shelf life of a bruised pear. Those who work for the Penguins often do not last nearly that long … Excerpt from

Video: Raging ‘Guin Trailer Source: benstonium.com
Parody of Raging Bull featuring Pens’ goalie Brent Johnson … To see video click here

Empty Netter Assists – 03-10-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dan Bylsma (above) gets to keep his Giant Eagle Advantage Card for three more years . -” I played for 12 years. … Excerpt from

Scanlan: NHL declines to send strong message (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
No suspension for Bostons Zdeno Chara, nada. … Read more

Why everyone hates Habs fans Source: The Pensblog
While everyone else with a blog is using the Chara/Pacioretty hit to go on long-winded rants about head shots and suspensions, we decided to sit back and wait for Canadiens fans to do something stupid. And they have answered the bell. We can only hope that Pacorietty's house was getting robbed and the 911 call to report the crime didn't get through. … Read more here

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PensHead Daily Links 11-25-2010

Thursday, November 25th, 2010

New MLF Shirts Available Source: The Pensblog
The MarioLemieuxFoundation has updated their online store with some new merch. … Excerpt from

LINK CITY: Thanksgiving Source: The Pensblog
Links that are Canadian and don't get the day off today. From NHL.com: If you haven't seen it yet, the Blue Jackets have a new third jersey . … Read the rest here

A Pittsburgh Original? – 11-25-10 Source: Empty Netters
The sales of the Terrible Towel benefit Allegheny Valley School , a very worthwhile cause. But how on Earth can this exist? … Visit link

RECAP: All Aboard The Mayflower. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
In a surprisingly dull game, the injury-riddled Sabres couldn't touch Marc-Andre Fleury , who was perfect in the shutout. MAF didn't face the complete Sabres lineup, but he made the saves he needed to make. So maybe the reason the game was dull is because Lindy Ruff had his scrubs playing conservative … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 11-25-10 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “He’s got his mojo back.” – Pascal Dupuis on Marc-Andre Fleury (above, with Zbynek Michalek and Buffalo’s Thomas Vanek). -The Buffalo News’ recap . … Visit link

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (11/24/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury following the Pens shutout of the Sabres in Buffalo. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Dan Bylsma (11/24/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma following the Pens shutout of the Sabres. … Watch here

Video: Post-Game: Brooks Orpik (11/24/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik following the Pens shutout of the Sabres. … View video here

Video: Post-Game: Pascal Dupuis (11/24/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis following the Pens shutout of the Sabres. … To see video click here


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Former Penguin Leopold making impact with Buffalo Source: Tribune-Review
Former Penguin Jordan Leopold, who spent a couple of indifferent months with the Penguins last spring, has been a valuable addition to the Sabres. … View post

Penguins, Fleury shut out Buffalo Source: Tribune-Review
Marc-Andre Fleury punctuated his resurgence with a shutout as the Pens emerged with a 1-0 victory over the Sabres. … More here

Wednesday’s Three Stars: Fleury, OT heroics; Canucks controversy (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Marc-Andre Fleury, Pittsburgh Penguins Hey, remember when MAF was going to lose his job to Brent… … Continued here

NHL Notebook: Bissonette all a-twitter over his popularity Source: Post Gazette
If you don’t think there is social media power consider this: Phoenix Coyotes forward Paul Bissonnette, who plays five minutes a game but has a hugely popular Twitter account, received nearly 9,600 write-in votes for the NHL All-Star Game. … Read the rest here

Fleury regains ‘mojo’ Source: Post Gazette
BUFFALO — Marc-Andre Fleury was supposed to have Wednesday night off. After all, he’d played the previous six games and his goaltending partner, Brent Johnson, already had missed a start Monday in Florida because of illness. … Visit link

NHL Roundup: Laich rallies Capitals to 3-2 victory Source: Post Gazette
Brooks Laich scored a power-play goal on a deflection with 7:58 left Wednesday night and the Washington Capitals snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the host Carolina Hurricanes, 3-2. Alex Ovechkin had three assists, and Nicklas Backstrom scored two goals for the Southeast Division-leading Capitals. … Continue reading here

Penguins Notebook: Illness keeps backup goalie on the bench Source: Post Gazette
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Penguins like to get everyone on the roster into at least one game during their annual “Dads Trip,” and they nearly managed to this time. … More here

Farm Report: Jeffrey pushing hard for a promotion to the NHL Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Scouts: Jeffrey NHL Ready Dustin Jeffrey had a goal and assist and John Curry made 29 saves to earn his ninth shutout of his Penguins career, leading the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 3-0 win over the Albany Devils on Wednesday night at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. Jeffrey continues his strong play, leading … More

Post-Game Observations: Fleury continues strong play, earning 1st shutout of season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Game Observations The Penguins extended their winning streak to four games and their points streak to 7 games in defeating the Buffalo Sabres 1-0 on Wednesday night at the HSBC arena. The Penguins improved to 13-8-2 on the season with the win. Marc Andre Fleury made 30 saves to earn his 1st shutout of … See more here

Fleury, Dupuis lead Penguins to win vs. Sabres (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The only thing Marc-Andre Fleury hadn't done during the Pittsburgh Penguins' surge was record a shutout. … See more here

Fleury, Dupuis lead Penguins to win over Sabres (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The only thing Marc-Andre Fleury hadn't done during the Pittsburgh Penguins' surge was record a shutout. That changed when he made 30 saves to lift the Penguins to a 1-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night. Pittsburgh has won four straight and earned at least one point in seven consecutive (6-0-1) … Continue reading here

Happy Thanksgiving! Source: The Pensblog
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Aftermath: Penguins 1, Sabres 0 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Author: Michelle Crechiolo ; ; ; … View post

Fleury leads the way in Penguins’ win 1-0 Source: Post Gazette
BUFFALO — Marc-Andre Fleury turned aside all 30 shots he faced to lead the Penguins to a 1-0 victory against Buffalo at HSBC Arena tonight. … Read the rest here

MAF City, Pens beat Buffalo 1-0 Source: The Pensblog
Fleury didn't have to stand on his head, so we can't say he stole this game. … The rest is here

@pghpenguins: #Pens legend Ed Johnston blows out candles on his 75th birthday cake at tonight's game! – http://twitpic.com/39vx7b

Pass or Fail: The third jersey for the Columbus Blue Jackets (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Columbus Blue Jackets ' third jersey design was so heavily protected, it may have been one of the only… … See the rest here

Penguins-Sabres In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
0:00: The Penguins defeat the Sabres 1-0! Fleury nabs his first shutout of this season and the 17th of his career (his last one came on March 18, 2010). Pittsburgh extends their unbeaten streak to 6-0-1, and have now swept the Dad’s Trip for the second season in a row. 1:01: The Pens are called for icing, and Enroth takes advantage of the stoppage in play to leave the ice. … Read more

Penguins at Sabres – 11-24-10 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME l1wZ05sD6yw -Hey, guess where we are: -No, not quite: -The Penguins’ starters are Sidney Crosby, Pascal Dupuis, Chris Kunitz, Kris Letang, Brooks Orpik and Marc-Andre Fleury. … Visit link

Video: 24/7 Pens/Caps:Crosby & Talbot Interview Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney and Max talk about playing outdoors again in the NHL Winter Classic. HBO hits the ice with 24/7 Penguins/Capitals: Road to the NHL Winter Classic. … Click here to view video

Video: 24/7 Pens/Caps: The Enforcers Source: penguins.nhl.com
DJ King and Eric Godard talk about their battles on the ice. HBO returns with the all-new, 24/7 Penguins/Capitals: Road to the NHL Winter Classic. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 11-24-2010

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

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Stanley’s Cup: A Bowman family legacy (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman makes his own name for himself, chasing the Cup for which he is named. … Link

Gameday 23 – Sabres Source: The Pensblog
7:00 PM HSBC Arena No Ryan Miller for the Sabres. No Craig Rivet either. … See the rest here

Game Preview: Scouting Penguins @ Sabres Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins Game Day When: November 24 2010 | Where: HSBC Arena The Penguins have points in six straight, 11 out of a possible 12, and have won three straight. … More

@pghpenguins: #Pens players & their dads pose for a team picture before today's morning skate – http://twitpic.com/39slcn

Fleury, Enroth starting – 11-24-10 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins will start Marc-Andre Fleury in net tonight. Brent Johnson was expected to start but will be sidelined for the second consecutive game due to the flu … See the rest here

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 3, Capitals 2 – 11-24-10 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 … Excerpt from

Pens @ Sabres Morning Skate Updates: Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PENGUINS (12-8-2) at SABRES (8-11-3) Morning Skate Updates No Sidney Crosby – Ryan Miller matchup tonight as Miller remains sidelined and will miss tonight’s game. The Penguins will face 22 year old goaltender Jhonas Enroth who is 2-1-1 on the season with a 3.42 GAA and .876 save percentage. Upfront the Sabres will be … See the article here

Penguins Report: Game Day at Buffalo Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:03 AM: According to the Sabres official website, Ryan Miller and Tim Connolly will not play tonight. Lalime is still on the ice for Buffalo, an indication that 22-year-old Jhonas Enroth may start against the Pens tonight. 10:50 AM: The Sabres are on the ice for their morning skate … Follow this link

Do you give Phoenix the benefit of the doubt as NHL market? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Phoenix Coyotes don't exactly play an exciting brand of hockey, but Coach Dave Tippett has proven over… … The rest is here

2010 Penguins Booster Club Charity Ornament Auction Source: penguins.nhl.com
During November and December home games, the Pittsburgh Penguins Booster Club will sell charity holiday ornaments for the benefit of the Autism Society of Pittsburgh. ; The ornaments were handcrafted by artisans at Wendell August Forge and each set includes three icicle ornaments, tied with a festive red ribbon and nestled in a custom box. ; ; A limited number of ornament sets were also cast in bronze or copper and each set individually numbered, then autographed by Penguins players, coaches, and Penguins great – Mario Lemieux … More here

About the Sabres – 11-24-10 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Sabres. When and where: 7 p.m., HSBC Arena … See the rest here

LINK CITY: Malkin sucks, Crosby’s underrated Source: The Pensblog
A ridiculous article was posted on the Internet recently, asking whether Malkin has peaked while speculating that Malkin will be part of a blockbuster trade if “things continue to get worse.” Only thing that continually got worse was that article as it went on. For those of you not familiar with Internet lingo, this article could be considered “flame bait.” The only reason it was written was to see what kind of rise the author could get out of people. On the other side of the coin, Rob Rossi wrote an article recently wondering if Crosby is underrated … Read this article

Rangers’ Girardi emerges as leader Source: Tribune-Review
The ongoing transformation of the Rangers from a team without much focus to one that’s tough to play against has put the spotlight on Dan Girardi. … Visit link

Penguins’ Bylsma stayed calm under fire Source: Tribune-Review
It would be easy and well-deserved to credit Dan Bylsma with the Pens’ turnaround since a 7-4 home loss to Boston. … Visit link

Ex-Penguins defenseman Leopold producing for Sabres Source: Post Gazette
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Some people probably feel that Jordan Leopold wasn’t with the Penguins long enough to make a lasting impression, and that’s understandable … Read more here

Penguins Notebook: Letestu’s offense goes to extremes Source: Post Gazette
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Remember when Mark Letestu piled up four goals and three assists in a six-game span in the early weeks of this season? Letestu does … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 11-24-10 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Has Evgeni Malkin (above) been “terrible” this season (PG+)? -Sidney Crosby is kind of popular. He leads all vote getters on the all-star ballot . … Continued here

Obituary: M. Bruce McCullough / Bankruptcy judge credited with keeping Penguins in city Source: Post Gazette
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Chief Judge M … Visit link

Pitt Hoops: Gibbs, Wanamaker lead Pitt to 74-53 victory over Robert Morris Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 74 – Robert Morris 53 One thing Jamie Dixon coached teams do is win non-conference home games as the Panthers improved to 100-1 in their past 101 non-conference home games in defeating Robert Morris 74-53 on Tuesday night at the Petersen Events Center. The No. 5 Panthers (6-0) improved to 29-0 All-time against … Read this article

Madden: Stamkos only makes Crosby better Source: TimesOnline.com
As the climate turns from warm to frigid, analysis turns from lengthy to brief in this collection of refreshing Penguins notes. … Go here to read the rest

PODCAST: 11.23 Source: The Pensblog
21:06. Talking about shit. Derek from Twitter stops in … See the rest here

NHL won’t discipline Rangers’ Staal (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL won’t discipline New York Rangers defenceman Marc Staal for his hit on Calgary forward Matt Stajan on Monday night, ruling the check legal. … Link

Penguins vs. Sabres Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
Author: Michelle Crechiolo … Read more here

Gooooalllll Source: The Pensblog
The XBOX team had clawed their way back against a formidable opponent in the Montreal Canadiens. With the opposing team using player names such as Brian Gionta, Mike Cammaleri, and PK Subban, the tension was palpable at the drop of the opening faceoff. Down 2-0 at the end of the first, the scrappy Pensblog team dug in. Sporting Christmas colors and using player names such as Frosty the Snowman, Cindy Loo-Snipe, Ralphie Parker, and Ebenezer Scrooge, Team Pensblog came out in the second period ready to serve revenge as cold as the ice surface. They scrapped their way back, tying it up at 2, before Gionta scored a spin-o-rama backhand goal to make it 3-2 heading into the third. Halfway through the third, Cindy Loo-Snipe lived up to his namesake, jamming home a goal in front to tie. With 59 seconds remaining, Gionta did another spin-o-rama backhand to make it 4-3. Frosty the Snowman, a steady presence on the blue line, calmly said, “We're gonna score.” With 17 seconds left, it happened … Visit link

Video: Touch by Alyssa Milano (11/23/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alyssa Milano was on hand for the grand opening of her Touch store in CONSOL Energy Center, and PensTV was there for it all. … Video here

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PensHead Daily Links 10-06-2010

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

Tangradi demoted to Wheeling Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins made one of the strangest roster announcements I’ve seen in a while, announcing the team has assigned Eric Tangradi to Wheeling and have recalled goaltender Patrick Killeen to get their roster to 23. … Read more

Penguins Set Regular-Season Roster Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins made the following moves to set their 23-man regular-season roster, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. The Penguins assigned left wing Eric Tangradi to Wheeling of the ECHL… … Read this article

Facing Arch-Rival Flyers Adds To Opening Night Excitement Source: penguins.nhl.com
Finally, after years of hype and buildup, CONSOL Energy Center will officially make its regular-season debut on Thursday night when the Penguins begin the 2010-11 campaign by hosting the Philadelphia Flyers at 7 p.m. … Continued here

Canadian Rock Band Hedley Stops By For A Visit Source: penguins.nhl.com
Canadian rock band Hedley will perform at NHL Face-Off 2010 in Toronto Thursday night, but first, the band made a stop in Pittsburgh on Wednesday to meet some of their favorite hockey players. All four members of the Vancouver-based band are huge hockey fans, so the Penguins treated them to a tour of CONSOL Energy Center and a visit inside the locker room before they headed to the Strip District to perform at the Altar Bar. “It’s amazing,” bass player Tommy Mac said … Read the rest here

Penguins demote promising defenseman Source: Post Gazette
With the deadline approaching for the Penguins to finalize their roster for Thursday’s season opener, the club today said it was sending promising defenseman Simon Despres back to his junior team, Saint John. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins shift Despres back to junior team Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Simon Despres has been returned to his junior team and will not play for the Penguins this year. Ben Lovejoy and Deryk Engelland appear to have made the team, along with Eric Tangradi. … Read more here

Bylsma Tidbits: Staal, Orpik named assistant captains; Asham Update Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Notes from Dan Bylsma Today *Jordan Staal and Brooks Orpik have been named assistant captains, Dan Bylsma announced at the start of his media conference. The two will be sharing it at home and on the road. … Read this article

Penguins Announce 2010-11 Team Captains Source: penguins.nhl.com
After consulting with general manager Ray Shero and his coaching staff, head coach Dan Bylsma announced following practice on Wednesday that defenseman Brooks Orpik and center Jordan Staal will join captain Sidney Crosby and alternate captain Evgeni Malkin as alternate captains for the 2010-11 season. Although this is the first time both players have been named alternate captains on a full-time basis, it’s not the first time either has sported an ‘A’ on his jersey. Orpik, 30, has worn a letter on several occasions the past two seasons when injuries sidelined Malkin and then alternates Sergei Gonchar and Bill Guerin … Continue reading here

Tangradi told he is on the team; Despres going back to juniors Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Tangradi locks up roster spot Eric Tangradi told me after practice that he was informed this morning that he has made the team. Tangradi was extremely excited and told me about 12 family members are coming to the game. … Link

Penguins return Despres; Roster depends on Asham; Orpik, Staal to alternate third “A” … Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins returned defenseman Simon Despres (above) to his junior team, the Saint John Sea Dogs of the QMJHL, for the 2010-11 season. … Follow this link

Video: Head Coach Dan Bylsma (10/6/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma following morning practice at CONSOL. … To see video click here

Video: Off-Day: Sidney Crosby (10/6/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby following today’s morning skate at CONSOL. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Ben Lovejoy (10/6/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy following morning practice at CONSOL. … Watch video here

Video: Off-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (10/6/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury following morning practice at CONSOL. … Watch here

Video: Off-Day: Eric Tangradi (10/6/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi following morning practice at CONSOL. … See this video
Penguins’ 167th Straight Sellout Crowd To Fill CONSOL Energy Center For Opener Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ 167th straight sellout crowd will pack CONSOL Energy Center Thursday night when the Pens host the Philadelphia Flyers at 7 p.m. … Link

Wednesday Practice Report: Despres, Tangradi still around Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have just hit the ice and top prospect Simon Despres is still around, contrary to reports that sufaced Tuesday night that the Penguins top prospect was sent back to juniors. … The rest is here

2010-2011 Season Preview Source: The Pensblog
“In every adversity there lies the seed of an equivalent advantage. In every defeat is a lesson showing you how to win the victory next time.” – some guy. Speaking only for ourselves, this pic above does not bother us … View post

Penguins on NHL Network – 10-06-10 Source: Empty Netters
We’re a few days late with this, but the NHL Network announced its United States broadcasting schedule . The Penguins will have 12 of their games on the schedule: Oct. 16 – at Flyers Oct 29 – vs … More here

October 7 is a “Great Day for Hockey” Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins are asking area schools to join the team in celebrating “A Great Day for Hockey” on Thursday, October 7 when they host the Philadelphia Flyers. The game will mark the official beginning of a new era of Pen… … Read more

Penguins Report: Roster Deadline Day Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:41 AM: The Penguins have announced that they will be opening the new arena in style with a ceremonial red carpet entrance and big screen outside the American Eagle Gate. 8:45 AM: Wednesday marks the final day of the Penguins 2010 training camp … See more here

Penguins Trim Training Camp Roster By 2 Players Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have trimmed their training camp roster by two players, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Forward Ryan Craig and defenseman Andrew Hutchinson were placed on waivers. Both … … Read more here

Five questions facing the Penguins Source: Post Gazette
PG NHL beat writer Dave Molinari looks at the issues facing the hockey club heading into the 2010-11 season: … Visit link

NHL 2010-11 Preview: Orpik heart of Penguins defense Source: Post Gazette
Brooks Orpik is a serious man. And honest as a reality show judge … Go here to read the rest

Penguins’ Asham day-to-day with shoulder injury Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins are listing right wing Arron Asham as day-to-day with a shoulder injury, leaving his availability for the season opener Thursday against Philadelphia in question. … Excerpt from

Red carpet rolled out for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins players will walk over a red carpet when they arrive Thursday for the first regular-season game at Consol Energy Center. … Read more

Lemieux captured in mosaic at Consol Energy Center Source: Tribune-Review
The first mosaic, unveiled Tuesday inside the Trib Total Media gate at Consol Energy Center, is a collection of more than 10,000 photos from cancer survivors and fans of Lemieux and the Penguins. … See the rest here

Orpik ready to get physical Source: Tribune-Review
Expecting 30-year-old defenseman Brooks Orpik to become a big softy in the second half of his career wouldn’t be wise. … See the article here

Time – 10-06-10 Source: Empty Netters
It didn’t matter if you were a fan sitting in F-31 or a luxury suite. Or if you were a broadcaster attending morning skates or a goaltender who just gave up a bad goal to Jay Pandolfo. Every one of us had a routine at the Civic/Mellon Arena. … Continue reading here

For the Penguins: A new home for a new Ice Age Source: Post Gazette
The lightning and sideways rain of a late summer thunderstorm hardly mattered after the Penguins won the inaugural pre-season hockey game at Consol Energy Center. … More here

A look at the Penguins entering the NHL’s 2010-11 season Source: Post Gazette
Post-Gazette NHL beat writer Dave Molinari breaks down the team, position by position: … Read the rest here

Dave Molinari’s NHL capsule previews Source: Post Gazette
The PG’s NHL beat writer breaks down the 2010-2011 season, team by team, with players to watch, thumbnail analysis and predictions for each divison’s order of finish: … Read the rest here

Penguins’ Fleury looking to rebound Source: Post Gazette
Spin it just the right way, and 2009-10 can be made to look like a remarkable season for Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury. … The rest is here

Penguins Notebook: Bylsma sees improvement Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins were, by most measures, a pretty fair team last season. They had 101 points, earned the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference playoff field and were on the short list of teams regarded as serious Stanley Cup contenders. … Continued here

Sports venue name games yield big dividends for corporations Source: Post Gazette
Nick DeIuliis says he does not know much about hockey. But few fans are more important to the Pittsburgh Penguins than he. As chief operating officer at Consol Energy, DeIuliis represents the Penguins’ largest sponsor, the lifeblood of any NHL team. … See more here

Penguins study the lay of the new rink at Consol Energy Center Source: Post Gazette
It didn’t take Penguins coach Dan Bylsma long to realize that not everything about the luxurious Consol Energy Center suited him. … Read this article

Gene Collier: Sidney Crosby, The Natural Source: Post Gazette
Looking still again at that YouTube clip, the one where Sidney Crosby’s face lights up so thoroughly it can’t hide even the trace evidence of glee, I had to wonder what else he could do. … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 10-06-10 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” He’s not afraid to tell the guys when he thinks we’re playing bad .” – Alex Goligoski on Brooks Orpik (above). -” The Olympics, I thought, messed him up more than anything else .” – Penguins goaltending coach Gilles Meloche on Marc- … … More here

2010-11 NHL Season Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
Key Additions: D Paul Martin, D Zbynek Michalek, D Corey Potter, RW Arron Asham, D Andrew Hutchinson, C Mike Comrie. Key Subtractions: RW Bill Guerin, LW Ruslan Fedotenko, D Sergei Gonchar, LW Alex Ponikarovsky, D Jordan Leopold, D Mark Eaton … See the article here

NIGHTLINE LINK CITY: Craig and Hutch Sent Down, Mario Vid, Vintage Benstonium Source: The Pensblog
Links that don’t need a red carpet. Barring something unforeseen, the Pens roster seems set for now. Maybe? … Read more


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Video: 2010 Face-off Chamber Luncheon Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins attend the 2010 Face-off Chamber Luncheon held at the Lexus Club. … To see video click here

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Malkin And Gonch = Starsky And Hutch

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

NHL playoffs are coming up to the arenas and TV screens near you! Welcome back boys!

THEY ARE THE MAN!!!

Jordan Leopold welcome to the 1337 club! First goal in Pens jersey! Just when you were talking about stepping up your game you go and do something like this … AND TOTALLY REDEEM YOURSELF!

Be sure to tune in for the next episode when Bill Guerin murders Jim Slater. Summer time and the living is easy!

LETS GO PENS!!!

Edit: The Next Episode …

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Jordan Leopold Takes On The Ice

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Is Jordan Leopold going to solve all Penguins defense problems? Probably not, he is no Hal Gill or Rob Scuderi but he can certainly add depth. He doesn’t have the huge size and isn’t known for his shot blocking abilities. Leopold, 29, was one of Florida’s top defensemen. He was the team’s top penalty killing blueliner, while also logging 22:25 minutes of ice time per game – second most on the team. Leopold has also seen action for the Panthers in a shutdown role against opposing teams’ top players.

Here is what Dan Bylsma and Ray Shero think of Jordan:

“Jordan Leopold played against Alex Ovechkin every shift last time Florida played Washington,” head coach Dan Bylsma noted. “When his coaches decided who plays against the other team’s top line, it was Jordan. That may not be the case for us. … I think we’re getting a guy that will help us defend against the other teams’ good players. He’s proven that and has been counted on to be that for his team this year.”

“This is a guy that’s played against good players, whether it’s Ovechkin or other guys,” Shero said. “That’s what he’s done. When you’re playing 22 minutes a game, as he was in Florida, you’re going to get those assignments. They’ve got a few other guys that did that. Leopold was one of the guys.

“He’s one of their top penalty killers. He wasn’t playing as much on the power play but he still has seven goals. He’s a guy that can skate, move the puck; he’s got good NHL experience. I think for our group transitionally and not spending as much time in our end, I think that will be an important addition.”

Here are some of his stats:

Height: 6′ 1″
Weight: 200
Shoots: Left
Birthdate: Aug 3, 1980 (Age 29)
Birthplace: Golden Valley, Mn, United States

Last year during regular season he played 83 games and registered 65 hits and 100 blocked shots. Compare that to this year where in 61 games Leo already registered 59 hits and 107 blocked shots. Some career highs:

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