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PensHead Daily Links 01-31-2012

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

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Puck Previews: Team Chara, Team Alfredsson redux; Hawks-Canucks; Islanders to Brooklyn? (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. … More

Sidney Crosby and GM Ray Shero Presser tidbits on independent specialist revealing Crosby has “soft-tissue” neck injury Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins revealed today that an independent specialist found that Sidney Crosby has a soft-tissue injury of the neck, that could be causing neurological symptoms. The Penguins though indicate that the independent specialist found no evidence of past or present fracture to Crosby’s vertebrae. … See more here

Crosby hopes he can rehab neck injury (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Sidney Crosby says he has no issue with the Pittsburgh Penguins over his medical treatment and news of a soft-tissue neck injury gives him cause for encouragement. … Read the rest here

Crosby press conference on KDKA, and on Pens.com Source: The Pensblog
For those in town, KDKA will cover this live. Embedded stream from the Penguins here: … Link

Penguins say no neck fracture for Crosby Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins have found an independent specialist who believes center Sidney Crosby did not sustain neck vertebrae fractures. … More

Sidney Crosby: Penguins Star Diagnosed with Soft Tissue Injury Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins got some mixed news on Tuesday about their star. As was reported on their website and tweeted by Hockey Break , Crosby is not suffering from a neck fracture. … View post

Doctor on Crosby: No broken neck, rather a ‘treatable’ tissue injury Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center and captain Sidney Crosby did not and does not have a broken neck, a specialist in Philadelphia reported to the team. He does have a soft tissue injury that is treatable and could be causing his recurring problems with motion and balance. … Continue reading here

Penguins: No fracture for Sidney Crosby, but neck injury possible source of symptoms (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
One hour before the NHL All-Star Game on Sunday, news broke that Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby had an “abnormality” of the C1 and C2 vertebrae in his neck, discovered via an MRI while visiting a specialist in Utah. One Continue reading … Read more

Sidney Crosby Update: Not a neck fracture but "a soft-tissue injury of the neck" Source: The Pensblog
The eagerly anticipated Sidney Crosby update has come down from the Penguins. You can read it all here . Here's the key point: An independent specialist contacted to review recent medical tests taken on Sidney Crosby found no evidence of a past or present neck fracture but verified that Crosby is suffering from a soft-tissue injury of the neck, that could be causing neurological symptoms … Go here to read the rest

Gameday 50 – Maple Leafs Source: The Pensblog
Toronto Maple Leafs (25-19-5) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (28-17-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, TSN Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA Hey! Remember hockey? Season Series: 0-1-0 Last meeting that counted: October 29, 2011. Leafs won 4-3 … The rest is here

Crosby press conference scheduled, then called off? Confusion city. [ UPDATED: Presser at 6:15 ] Source: The Pensblog
5:34: Via the Penguins. Crosby and Shero to speak at 6:15. pic taken at 5:05 pm, via@SNLouisJean A very strange turn of events as confusion seems reigning around Sidney Crosby this afternoon. … The rest is here

Maple Leafs at Penguins – 01-31-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -First things first. … Continued here

Penguins: Crosby has no neck fracture – 01-31-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins issued a statement this evening regarding Sidney Crosby: An independent specialist contacted to review recent medical tests taken on Sidney Crosby found no evidence of a past or present neck fracture but verified that Crosby is suffering from a soft-tissue injury of the neck, that could be causing neurological symptoms. Dr. … Continued here

Brown, Trellis, Kraemer, Gudewicz Honored by Pittsburgh Penguins as Highmark High School Hockey Players of the Month Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins are proud to honor Carrick’s Joshua Brown, Fox Chapel’s Scott Trellis, Serra Catholic’s Garner Kraemer and Chartiers Valley’s Jacob Gudewicz as Highmark High School Hockey Players of the Month for De… … Excerpt from

Video: Hockey IQ (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This installment of Hockey IQ (1/31/12) discusses tripping. … See this video

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection Plays originally aired during the Jan. 31 match up against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … View video

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 video features 5 questions with #12 Richard Park. … See this video

Pittsburgh Penguins: Ranking Kris Letang Among the Top 25 Penguins Defensemen Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang recently competed in his second NHL All-Star Game, having been named a starter at the 2011 event in Raleigh, N.C. Despite missing time this year with a concussion, Letang continues to be one of the best defensemen on the Penguins (if not the best), and is starting to earn some recognition across the league … Excerpt from

Attitude change, positivity credited for Penguins’ recent turnaround (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
They filed out onto the ice at BankAtlantic Center on the morning of Jan. 13, each sporting a captain’s “C” on their practice jerseys — or in Evgeni Malkin’s case, a “K.” They defended their captain after the morning skate Continue reading … View post

Wire snaps during Civic Arena roof demolition Source: Tribune-Review
A cable wire that demolition crews were using to try to bring down a stubborn panel of the Civic Arena’s roof snapped this afternoon. There were no apparent injuries. … Follow this link

Campbell: Post-all-star storylines (TheHockeyNews.com) Source: Yahoo Sports
Who will win the Hart Trophy?; what will happen with Sidney Crosby?; ownership issues; and more. … Link

About the Maple Leafs – 01-31-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Maple Leafs. When and where: 7 p.m., EST. … Read more

Link City: Around the league, games on schedule, Source: The Pensblog
pic via @MikeDarnay Not a whole lot going on today…maybe some Crosby news later. … Read this article

Video: Game Day: Zbynek MIchalek (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Watch here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Video here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … View video

#PaulMartinPowerball: 01.31.12 Source: The Pensblog
Running Twitter contest for the rest of the season. We will be raising the pot every game. We're looking for someone to create a Paul Martin Powerball song, and if anyone is interested in sponsoring the Paul Martin powerball let us know. … See the article here

How has Brendan Shanahan performed as the NHL’s chief disciplinary? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Late last year, the National Hockey League’s most notorious rule-breaker flew to New York City for a meeting with the League’s new head of supplemental discipline. For once, Matt Cooke of the Pittsburgh Penguins wasn’t on trial for an injurious, Continue reading … View post

Brady endorses physical therapist he recommended to Crosby Source: Tribune-Review
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady highly endorses the Utah-based physical therapist that he recommended to his friend, Penguins star Sidney Crosby. … Go here to read the rest

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Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Toronto Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens lines from morning skate (10:33 AM). Crosby, Staal & Despres skate…again (10:10 AM) … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 01-31-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” These seven games in the streak, it’s great to have. … More here

Penguins recall forward McDonald Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have recalled forward Colin McDonald from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins recall McDonald – 01-31-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have recalled forward Colin McDonald from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. He has appeared in two NHL games this season and failed to score a point … Go here to read the rest

Tuesdays With Stoosh 01.31.2012 Source: The Pensblog
Thirty-three games left starting tonight. Some thoughts on things to look for in the second half of the season, dudes… It's been a week since the Pens last played, so just to refresh your memory, here's a recap of the last game prior to the All Star break.. … Visit link

NHL commissioner Bettman reiterates his support for shootout Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL emerged from the lockout with a new look, including a bold new way to determine a winner for each regular-season game. … More here

Penguins’ Staal hits the ice at Consol Energy Center with teammates Source: Tribune-Review
Jordan Staal, who has been out since Jan. 7 with an MCL tear in his left knee, skated with Sidney Crosby before the Penguins’ workout. … Read this article

Penguins say captain Crosby’s diagnosis is promising Source: Tribune-Review
If Sidney Crosby did sustain a neck injury, maybe this latest diagnosis will be the key to his recovery, Penguins teammates said. … Link

The Penguins’ midseason report card is in Source: Tribune-Review
Here are some grades for the Penguins, who begin the unofficial second half of their season at home against Toronto. … Continued here

Forget streak, break provides much-needed rest for Penguins Source: Post Gazette
There is, players will tell you, no bad time for a break in the NHL schedule. Not if a team has lost four or five or six games in a row, certainly. And not even when it has won seven consecutive games, as the Penguins did before the NHL shut down for the better part of a week. … Continue reading here

Crosby joins Despres and Staal on ice Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby skated with a couple of injured teammates Monday afternoon at Consol Energy Center. When he’s on the ice there in a game might hinge on the findings of what coach Dan Bylsma described as an “independent physician” who is evaluating Crosby’s medical situation, including a newly discovered neck injury. … The rest is here

Shootout wins over many of its skeptics Source: Post Gazette
The NHL emerged from the lockout with a new look, including a bold new way to determine a winner for each regular-season game. Plenty of skepticism from the purist wing of the sport surrounded the introduction of the shootout. … Continued here

2012 NHL All-Star Game: Evgeni Malkin Is the Best Player in the NHL Source: Bleacher Report
The 2012 All-Star Game featured the excellent play of Evgeni Malkin , who scored the game’s prettiest goal with a top-shelf shot that came after a few dazzling moves a la fellow Russian Pavel Datsyuk. He was glad to have made his return back to the NHL after an injury setback last season. He is currently leading the league in scoring, in spite of not leading his team in goals (a distinction that belongs to James Neal with 27 goals) … Read the rest here

Consol ranks #3 in the NHL in arenas says Stadium Journey Source: The Pensblog
From Paul Swaney , who is the author of Stadium Journey: My website, Stadium Journey has been publishing stadium reviews from around the world since early 2009. Last weekend we published our magazine which ranked the Top 100 stadiums of 2011 … Excerpt from

Mid-Season Vaca Source: penguins.nhl.com
While Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, and Kris Letang represented the Penguins at the 2012 All-Star weekend from Jan. 26-29 in Ottawa, the rest of the team had a five-day vacation. The first instinct would be to go somewhere warm- and many of the P… … Read more here

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Maple Leafs Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (28-17-4) vs. MAPLE LEAFS (25-19-5) WHEN: Jan. 31, 2012 – 7:00 pm | WHERE: CONSOL Energy Center WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM The Toronto Maple Leafs exit… … Read this article

Notebook: Pens Gear Up for Strong Finish Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins headed into the All-Star break riding a seven-game winning streak. And when a team is hot, the last thing it wants is to stop playing. However, the Penguins have been a banged-up team this season, suffering 248 man-games lost to in… … Read more here

Video: Off Day: Ben Lovejoy (1/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy talks to reporters following the Pens’ first practice after the All-Star break. … See this video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (1/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following the Pens’ first practice after the All-Star break. … To see video click here

Video: Off Day: Brooks Orpik (1/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to reporters following the Pens’ first practice after the All-Star break. … See video here

Video: Scouting Report: Toronto (1/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sam Kasan gives us the details on what to expect when the Pens take on the Toronto Maple Leafs tomorrow night. … See video here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-30-2012

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Streaking Penguins surging into second half (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins milled quietly about their dressing room deep inside Consol Energy Center on Monday, slowly getting back to work following a welcomed few days off for the All-Star break. As the players chatted about their current seven-game winning streak, the spectacular play of center Evgeni Malkin and the prospects of catching the New York Rangers for the Eastern Conference lead, a… … See the rest here

Malkin looks to continue magnificent season (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
The best player in the NHL continues to wear a Pittsburgh Penguins sweater. … More

Crosby skates before Penguins practice (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby skated with a pair of fellow injured Pittsburgh Penguins teammates before the team’s practice on Monday. It was a hopeful sign in the long recovery for Crosby, who has played in just eight games over the last year. … Excerpt from

Twenty Years Later – Islanders 8, Penguins 5 – 01-30-12 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 … … Link

Video: Crosby Skates (1/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sid takes the ice at the CONSOL Energy Center. PensTV was there to cover the action. … Watch video here

Video: Off Day: Matt Cooke (1/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Cooke talks to reporters following the Pens’ first practice after the All-Star break. … Watch video here

Video: Off Day: Chris Kunitz (1/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to reporters following the Pens’ first practice after the All-Star break. … See this video

Video: Off Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (1/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to reporters following the Pens’ first practice after the All-Star break. … Watch here

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Nearing four week mark of injury, Staal back on ice for Pens Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins center Jordan Staal has been cleared to begin skating and is going through individual drills this afternoon. Staal recovering from a grade III MCL tear, is nearing the four week mark of his injury … Read more

Pens’ Crosby takes the ice with injured Staal, Despres Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Sidney Crosby has joined center Jordan Staal and defenseman Simon Despres, both of whom are on injured reserve because of knee injuries, on the ice with conditioning coach Mike Kadar at Consol Energy Center. … View post

Crosby Skates with Injured Teammates Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was on the ice at CONSOL Energy Center for a pre-practice skate Monday. Crosby skated with injured teammates Simon Despres and Jordan Staal and strength and conditioning coach Mike Kadar. Crosby, who has been o… … Read the rest here

CONCUSSION CITY: errrr link city Source: The Pensblog
Some more reads about Crosby and concussions: Geoff Grant from Climatecentral with an interesting comparison between Crosby and, yes, global warming: With climate, as with hockey, people seem to be waiting for the definitive A-leads-to-B line to be drawn for them. But just as it’s impossible to link one hurricane in Florida to climate change, doctors cannot say with absolute certainty that any one hit, or even any one concussion, leads to long-term brain damage and functional decline … View post

Malkin’s Star Shines Bright Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Evgeni Malkin is the lowest profiled high-profile player in the NHL. Despite all his talents and accomplishments, Malkin is often overlooked by the media and fans (not Pens fans though) … More

Plenty to question – 01-30-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins aren’t the only team in the NHL to treat medical updates like launch codes for nuclear weapons. … Visit link

FAN GUIDE vs. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS Source: penguins.nhl.com
7:00 PM Ticketmaster | Ticket Exchange | Student Rush Don’t have a ticket yet? It’s not too late. … Link

Video: Pens Insider: ASG Part 1 (1/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTv goes to the All Star Game in Ottawa and brings you first hand coverage. … Video here

Video: Pens Insider: ASG Part 2 (1/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV goes to the All Star Game in Ottawa and brings you first hand coverage of the Penguins players there. … View video

Malkin moves up – 01-30-12 Source: Empty Netters
Evgeni Malkin collected two points in yesterday’s All-Star Lame Game. In the process, he moved a little bit higher on the team’s all-time leading scorers list in that contest. Suffice it to say, he has a little ways to go in order to reach No. … View post

Crosby: Speculation Station Source: The Pensblog
For anyone complaining that the Internet becomes a sea of armchair doctors whenever Crosby news comes out, you have to find some way to get off your high horse. In the past 24 to 48 hours, we've read more non-educated speculation about Crosby than anyone on the Internet, and we aren't jammed up about it. Here are some must-read articles for you to start your week with. 1. … Continue reading here

What We Learned: Toronto is the league’s most intriguing second-half team (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 … Go here to read the rest

Sidney Crosby Suffering from an Undetected Fractured Vertebrae for a Year? Source: Bleacher Report
A disturbing complication has come to the Sidney Crosby concussion story, as reported by Bruce Arthur in the National Post early this morning. Apparently, doctors in Utah and California that Crosby was consulting this All-Star week found abnormalities in his C1 and C2 vertebrae … Continue reading here

The 2012 Hitchhiker’s guide to the playoffs Source: The Pensblog
The Penguins are 28-17-4. They have 60 points and are currently in fifth place. There are 10 weeks left in the Penguins season … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 01-30-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Evgeni Malkin (above, with Kris Letang and James Neal) had a goal and an assist for Team Chara which beat Team Alfredsson, 12-9, in the All-Star Lame Game . -Malkin’s goal: 7gCXKvz5NDw -Happy times for Malkin … More here

Team Alfredsson dominates skills competition Source: Tribune-Review
Team Alfredsson beat Team Chara, 21-12, easily clinching the victory in the final-round shootout challenge. Alfredsson had one of his team’s 10 shootout goals in outscoring Chara, 10-3. That was enough to get the hometown crowd on its feet, cheering on a Senators-stocked team that Alfredsson selected in the draft Thursday night. … More here

Kovacevic: How do you miss a broken neck? Source: Tribune-Review
If new findings are correct, those assembled by the Penguins and Sidney Crosby to treat his ailment have some serious explaining to do. … See more here

NHL teams now turn focus toward the push for the playoffs Source: Tribune-Review
NHL All-Star Game, festivities overshadow otherwise tumultuous first half, as teams turn focus toward push for postseason play. … More here

Penguins’ stars shine bright at NHL All-Star Game in Ottawa Source: Tribune-Review
Each of the Penguins three All-Stars left Canada’s capital city with something other than odd-looking game equipment. … Continued here

VIDEO: Malkin’s nasty goal in the ASG Source: The Pensblog
Via Freakshow : What a player. … Read this article

Seeing Yakupov in person quite a treat Source: Chipped Ice
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NHL All-Star Notebook: Crosby exam results might come today Source: Post Gazette
The NHL All-Star Game played out in normal fashion Sunday at Scotiabank Place. A night earlier, health news about Sidney Crosby fairly well upstaged the skills challenge. … Visit link

NHL All-Star Game: More glitter on Malkin’s horizon Source: Post Gazette
At the 2008 NHL All-Star Game in Atlanta, Evgeni Malkin could not be persuaded to speak to reporters after picking up a couple of assists — not by local media members he knew, not by Penguins staff members, not even by then-teammate and friend Sergei Gonchar. What a difference over the weekend at the 2012 confluence of star power. … Continue reading here

Without Crosby, Malkin takes over for Penguins (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh star Evgeni Malkin is finally healthy and looking like the best player in the league. … Read more here

Dave Stubbs: Charlie Hodge/Gerry Bauman all-star shutout record holds (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
National Hockey League shooters poured 21 shots behind six goaltenders Sunday in Kanata, Ont., Team Chara beating Team Alfredsson 12-9 to win the NHLs 59th All-Star Game. … Link

Malkin Earns Bragging Rights in All-Star Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
OTTAWA – A big smile spread across Evgeni Malkin’s face when asked how it felt to beat his teammates James Neal and Kris Letang in the 2012 NHL All-Star Game. “Oh, yeah, it feels awesome,” Malkin said … See the rest here

Video: Post ASG: Kris Letang (1/29/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media after the 2012 All-Star Game. … See video here

Video: Post ASG: Evgeni Malkin (1/29/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to the media after the 2012 All-Star Game. … View video here

Video: Post ASG: James Neal (1/29/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after the 2012 All-Star Game. … Click here to view video

NHL All-Stars: Team Chara defeats Team Alfredsson, 12-9 Source: Post Gazette
OTTAWA — The Penguins’ three representatives left their mark on the 2012 NHL All-Star Game today at Scotiabank Place. … Visit link

Malkin helps Team Chara win All-Star Game, 12-9 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist and helped Team Chara defeat Team Alfredsson, 12-9, in the All-Star Game at ScotiaBank Place in Ottawa. Malkin scored the game’s second goal against Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist at 5:38 of the first period. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Drake Meets the All-Stars Source: penguins.nhl.com
Drake goes into the locker room after his second intermission performance. … Watch here

Video: Pens Insider: ASG Wrap-Up (1/29/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears wraps-up the 2012 All-Star Game. … See video here

Video: Mike Lange’s Journal Source: penguins.nhl.com
Toyota Presents: Mike Lange talks about his trusty Astolite Headset. … Watch video here

Video: Russian Jokers Source: penguins.nhl.com
Fellow countrymen Evgeni Malkin and Pavel Datsyuk share a laugh. … View video

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PensHead Daily Links 01-26-2012

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Gameday – 2012 NHL All-Star Game Draft Source: The Pensblog
Team Chara vs. Team Alfredsson 8:00 pm/et TV: NBCSN , TSN Scotiabank Place – Ottawa, ON Why is it called a “Fantasy Draft” when it's actually happening? … Visit link

2012 NHL All-Star Kris Letang Is Enjoying the Change of Plans Source: Bleacher Report
It’s a most deserving honour for Kris Letang to play in the 2012 All-Star Game, but an ironic one for a player who never dwells on individual contributions or acknowledgement. Added to the All-Star lineup for the game that takes place on Sunday in Ottawa , Letang, who happily cancelled alternate plans he had made once he found out he was on the roster, is the epitome of a team player. “You are always happy when your own numbers are strong, but it really doesn’t mean anything if the team isn’t doing well,” said the 24-year-old, who recently returned to the Pittsburgh lineup after he missed the previous 21 games while contending with a broken nose and concussion … Continue reading here

Twenty Years Later – Capitals 6, Penguins 4 – 01-26-12 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 the sec … … See the article here

The 2012 NHL Defensive All-Star Roster: What if it wasn’t all about scoring? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
One of the more frequent criticisms lobbied against the NHL All-Star game is that there isn’t much defense. Well, duh. … Visit link

Rare company for Neal – 01-26-12 Source: Empty Netters
With Washington captain Alex Ovechkin bowing out of the all-star game, James Neal joins a somewhat exclusive group of former Penguins. Neal is the ninth Penguins player to be selected for an all-star game in his first full season with the franchise: Player, Position Season James Neal, LW 2011-12 Kevin Hatcher, D 1996-97 Rick Tocchet, RW 1992-93 Paul Coffey, D 1988 … … Continued here

2012 NHL All-Star Game: James Neal and Kris Letang of Pittsburgh Penguins Added Source: Bleacher Report
Injuries and bow-outs have opened up space at the All-Star game for a few of Evgeni Malkin ‘s pals. An injury to Winnipeg Jets star Dustin Byfuglien and Alex Ovechkin’s suspension-driven absence have opened up roster spots for fellow Penguins Kris Letang and James Neal, who will join Malkin as the three Pittsburgh representatives in Ottawa . … Excerpt from

Penguins Report: All-Star Weekend, Part I Source: penguins.nhl.com
12:07 PM: It’s been a long day so far already. … More here

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Penguins streaking into all-star break (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Dan Byslma isn’t a doctor, even though the Pittsburgh Penguins’ coach sometimes sounds like one while running down his team’s lengthy injured list. … Read more here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-26-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Penguins officially placed Jordan Staal on long-term injured reserve . (PG+) -The great Joe Vitale (above) is popular in St. Louis … Link

All-Star Lame: Our personal opinion Source: The Pensblog
We were born in the mid-1980s . By the time we knew how to locate our penis, we were watching as many Pens games as possible. This was back in the day when *gasp* not every Pens game was on TV. … The rest is here

#ShitPensFansNeverSay submissions Source: The Pensblog
A couple days ago, Taylor sent a funny video about Shit Nobody Says: Hockey Edition . We asked them if we could help them make a Penguins fans edition, and they are on board. … Read more

Barret Jackman Attempts to Exploit Brendan Shanahan’s Tactics Source: Bleacher Report
Say what you want about Matt Cooke. Over the course of his career, he has been an incredibly dirty player. Despite how you have felt about him before, it’s hard to deny that he has cleaned up his act this season. … See the article here

Penguins streaking into All-Star break on a high (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Dan Byslma isn’t a doctor, even though the Pittsburgh Penguins’ coach sometimes sounds like one while running down his team’s lengthy injured list. … Read more here

NHL’s All-Star game is missing its top All-Stars Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL is hoping the lure of the draft is enough to attract some eyeballs to the product on a weekend without the NFL playoffs. … The rest is here

Penguins left winger Neal finally gets call for All-Star game Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL announced that James Neal had been selected to replace Washington’s Alex Ovechkin at the NHL All-Star Game. … Read the rest here

Letang’s return has been a welcome one for streaking Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang doesn’t necessarily make the game look easy, but he has made his return look routine. … Visit link

Don Fehr’s union sounds ready to take on NHL (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL Players Association executive director has his constituents onside ahead of the upcoming CBA labor negotiations with the league. … See the article here

Penguins’ Vitale king for a day in home debut Source: Post Gazette
Trying to quickly swallow a mouthful of St. … See more here

Penguins’ James Neal joins All-Star Game cast Source: Post Gazette
For days, the Penguins made it clear they thought winger James Neal should be an All-Star. It nearly happened at the last minute. Neal was named a replacement Wednesday for suspended Washington star Alex Ovechkin, who opted out of the weekend festivities in Ottawa … Continued here

Red Wings absorb 7-2 rout Source: Post Gazette
David Desharnais had two goals and an assist Wednesday night as the host Montreal Canadiens ended Detroit’s seven-game winning streak with a 7-2 victory against the Red Wings. Alexei Emelin scored his first NHL goal, and Montreal scored four times in the opening period against Jimmy Howard, who will make his first NHL All-Star Game appearance Sunday in Ottawa. … Continue reading here

VIDEO: A webcam featuring John Steigerwald that you will never understand Source: The Pensblog
You see a lot of things on the Internet. … See the article here

Video: Radio Rewind (01/26/2012) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bob Grove and Phil Bourque discuss the Penguins ability to win games in the 3rd Period. Dan Bylsma talks about where the team is headed into the All-Star break. … Watch video here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-25-2012

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

NHL roundup: Neal replaces Ovechkin for All-Star Game (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal has been named as the replacement for Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin in the NHL All-Star Game, the league announced Wednesday. Ovechkin was suspended for three games on Monday for a hit he delivered to Pittsburgh’s Zbynek… … Link

Unlikely NHL all-stars head to Ottawa (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Dennis Wideman thought he’d been traded. Scott Hartnell worried he’d be facing a suspension. … More

Neal replaces Ovechkin for All-Star Game (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal has been named as the replacement for Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin in the NHL All-Star Game, the league announced Wednesday. Ovechkin was suspended for three games on Monday for a hit he delivered to Pittsburgh’s Zbynek… … Excerpt from

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 5, Islanders 3 – 01-25-12 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 the second … … Visit link

NHL Pittsburgh Penguins February 2012 National and Local TV Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins are doing all they can to bring an NHL championship to Pittsburgh this season. … The rest is here

Let’s all laugh at Scott Gomez Source: The Pensblog
Best new website going: Did Scott Gomez Score Last night Gomez is getting paid $7.3 million dollars this season according to cap geek . By far one of the worst contracts in the history of the NHL. … Read more here

Capitals forward Matt Hendricks’ severed ear enters the pantheon of grotesque hockey injuries (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
This is the ear of Washington Capitals forward Matt Hendricks, all nice and stitched up. It wasn’t always like that. In fact, when an Alex Ovechkin shot ricocheted off the glass in practice on Saturday, the puck caught Hendricks in Continue reading … See more here

Pens Fans Reactions to Neal Making All-Star Team Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens fans were overjoyed at the news that forward James Neal was added to the 2012 NHL All-Star Game, which takes place this weekend in Ottawa. Here are some reactions via Twitter. … … Read the rest here

Video: The Real Deal James Neal Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal’s goal video! … See this video

Kennedy: NHL needs Ovechkin at All-Star Game (TheHockeyNews.com) Source: Yahoo Sports
Even though he’s not having a great season, Alex Ovechkin is still a draw the NHL needs on this stage. … Link

Pens Tidbits: On streaking Pens surging in the East; League ranks for Malkin, Fleury & Neal at the Break Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
STREAKING PENS The Pittsburgh Penguins (28-17-4, 60 pts) enter the All-Star Breaking riding a seven game winning streak after a 3-2 shootout win against the St. Louis Blues last night … Continued here

Jordan Staal placed on long-term injured reserve Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins this afternoon placed center Jordan Staal on long-term injured reserve, the team announced today. The move opens up cap space for the Penguins … Link

Malkin finds shootout success – 01-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
Remember when Evgeni Malkin stunk at shootouts? It wasn’t a long time ago that Penguins would groan anytime they saw Malkin get the call in this aspect of the game. Prior to this season, Malkin’s career success rate was 24.1, the lowest in franchise history among anyone who had even scored a single shootout goal … Visit link

Video: Pens Insider: Crossfire (1/26/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV resurrects the Crossfire to analyze the first half of the season. … Watch video here

Neal joins teammates Malkin, Letang as NHL all stars Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins forward James Neal is a late addition to the NHL All-Star Game, the league announced today .Neal is tied for second in the NHL with 27 goals, matching his career high. His 47 points are second on the Penguins behind Evgeni Malkin. … Read the rest here

James Neal, Carl Hagelin, Raphael Diaz added to All-Star Weekend; Adam Larsson out due to injury (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
James Neal leads the Pittsburgh Penguins with 27 goals, putting him second in the National Hockey League (tied with Jonathan Toews) behind Steven Stamkos. But until Wednesday morning, James Neal was not an NHL All-Star. For all the controversy Alex Continue reading … More

Penguins’ Neal replaces Ovechkin for all-star game (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal will replace Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin in the NHL All-Star game on Sunday. Ovechkin backed out of the game after he was issued a three-game suspension from the league for a hit on an opponent. Neal leads the Penguins with 27 goals and is second on the team with 47 points. … Excerpt from

STATS: Top 25 scoring lines in the NHL Source: The Pensblog
Can't say it enough. Dobber hockey is the place to be for stats. Here are the top 25 scoring lines the NHL: The Kunitz-Malkin-Neal lines has only been together for a few months. … Excerpt from

Neal replaces Ovechkin on all-star roster (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal will replace Washington’s Alex Ovechkin at this weekend’s NHL all-star game. … See the rest here

James Neal headed to the All Star game, finally. Source: The Pensblog
The All Star game is about as meaningful as someone signing your yearbook in high school. “SPEND SEVERAL NIGHTS IN BEAUTIFUL OTTAWA.” Whatever the case, James Neal finally got invited as he should of in the first place per NHL.com … More here

Pens’ Neal added to NHL All-Star team as sub for Ovechkin Source: Post Gazette
In an anticipated move, the NHL today named Penguins winger James Neal to the All-Star Game as a replacement for suspended Washington star Alex Ovechkin, who opted out of the weekend activities in Ottawa. … Link

James Neal to join Malkin and Letang in the All-Star Game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
NEAL NAMED TO ALL-STAR GAME With Alexander Ovechkin bailing out of the All-Star Game, James Neal has finally been named to the team. The league announced this morning that Neal will replace Ovechkin in the game, joining teammates Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin in the game. … View post

Penguins Forward James Neal Added to the 2012 NHL All-Star Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Pens assign Tangradi, MacIntyre to AHL to get playing time Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins today assigned wingers Eric Tangradi and Steve MacIntyre to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Shelly Anderson’ recap from last night’s game . “From where our team was two weeks ago, having lost six in a row, to answer by winning seven in a row going into the break was a significant answer by our team.” – Dan Bylsma. … See more here

Penguins Re-Assign Forwards
Steve MacIntyre and Eric Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forwards Steve MacIntyre and Eric Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … Read the rest here

Neal added to All-Star Game – 01-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins forward James Neal was added to the NHL’s All-Star Game roster. He will replace suspended Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin who is skipping the game. Neal, 24, has appeared in 49 games this season and has scored 47 points (27 goals, 20 assists) … Visit link

Penguins demote MacIntyre, Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton – 01-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have demoted forwards Steve MacIntyre and Eric Tangradi (above) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. MacIntyre, 31, was recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. MacIntyre has appeared in 11 NHL games this season with no points and four penalty minutes. … Read more here

Sidney Crosby and Eric Lindros: Do They Belong in the Hall of Fame? Source: Bleacher Report
In the past year Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby has played in only eight NHL contests. The team captain is currently on the sidelines recovering from a concussion suffered in early January 2011. The length of time he has missed has led some to wonder if retirement is in the cards for the 24-year-old. … See the rest here

Video: Post Game: Joe Vitale (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Vitale talks to the media after defeating the St. Louis Blues. … Click here to view video

RECAP: Seven deadly wins. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
My God. What a battle in St … See the rest here


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Capitals star left winger Ovechkin is skipping NHL All-Star game Source: Tribune-Review
Alex Ovechkin is skipping the NHL All-Star game, a decision he announced a day after getting a three-game suspension from the league. … Visit link

Penguins defenseman Michalek pleased with NHL’s decisions Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek is thankful he wasn’t suspended for elbowing Washington’s Matt Hendricks in a game this past weekend. … Read more here

Penguins to unveil Lemieux statue at Consol Energy Center in March Source: Tribune-Review
As a gift to Mario Lemieux, his ownership partners decided to carry on with plans for a statue that will be unveiled March 7. … Link

Kunitz shootout goal lifts Penguins to victory over Blues Source: Tribune-Review
Chris Kunitz scored the game-winner in a shootout to ignite the streaking Penguins to a victory over the Blues in St. Louis. … More

Fuming Flames coach lambastes his coasting team (The Calgary Herald) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sutter: I was disappointed how we played here tonight … The rest is here

Tuesday’s Three Stars: Grabo’s big night; Perreault’s trick; dancing Bobrovsky; Pam Anderson in Vancouver (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Mikhail Grabovski, Toronto Maple Leafs Grabovski factored on all four of the Leafs’ goals in their 4-3 win over the New York Islanders. … Read this article

Ovechkin skips All-Star Game Source: Post Gazette
Alex Ovechkin will skip the NHL All-Star Game, a decision he announced a day after getting a three-game suspension from the league for a hit on an opponent. … See more here

Lemieux statue to be unveiled March 7 Source: Post Gazette
ST. LOUIS — For nearly 30 years, Mario Lemieux has been a driving force for the Penguins. As a Hall of Fame player and now co-owner, he helped to put the franchise on the map in the NHL and keep it in Pittsburgh. … The rest is here

Kunitz, Malkin lead Penguins to shootout victory against the Blues Source: Post Gazette
ST. LOUIS — There would be no rollover game to launch them into the All-Star break. … Continue reading here

Penguins beat Blues 3-2 in SO for 7th straight win (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Marc-Andre Fleury started 16 of the last 17 games heading into the All-Star break. … Excerpt from

Stunned Pic Of The Night: The Spirit of St.Louis Source: The Pensblog
Via Sean H. The “I want to vomit,” stunned pic . … More

Did Blues’ Barret Jackman prey on Matt Cooke’s reputation for boarding call? (Video) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
With just over a minute remaining in regulation and the teams tied 2-2 on Tuesday night, Barret Jackman of the St. Louis Blues went to play the puck in the corner … More here

Endgame: Penguins 3, Blues 2 (SO) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Take care, Pens win 3-2 in shootout Source: The Pensblog
MAF was almost super human late in the third period. He shut the door. Pens killed a penalty in OT, won it in a shootout. … Continue reading here

Penguins defeat St. Louis, 3-2 Source: Post Gazette
ST. LOUIS — There would be no rollover game to launch them into the All-Star break … Continue reading here

SECOND PERIOD: Very physical period, 0-0 Source: The Pensblog
Ken Hitchcock has the Blues flying. They played out of their minds in the first. Tons of punishing hits. … Visit link

FIRST PERIOD: David Backes sucks. Stream here Source: The Pensblog
Should be a tough test for the Pens tonight. Stream after readmore … Read more here

Pens-Blues In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
CHRIS KUNITZ GETS THE GAME-DECIDING GOAL IN THE SHOOTOUT IN HIS 500TH NHL GAME! PENS 3, BLUES 2 (SO) “Fleury is in Jedi goalie mode.” &… … Read this article

NHL Roundup: Ovechkin opts out of All-Star Game (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin will skip the Jan. 29 All-Star Game, following his three-game suspension. “He really doesn’t feel like he deserves to be there and doesn’t want to be a distraction,” Capitals general manager George McPhee told ESPN.com. … The rest is here

Penguins at Blues – 01-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -First things first. … Excerpt from

Video: UPMC Spotlight: Kris Letang (1/25/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang’s excellent play since returning from injury has boosted the Penguins during their current winning streak. … Watch here

Video: That’s Gonna Leave a Marc-Andre Source: penguins.nhl.com
The impressive pad save by Marc-Andre Fleury is only part of the story, as Jamie Langenbrunner deposits the keeper in the back of the cage. … See this video

Video: Shootout: PIT@STL Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the entirety of the shootout between the Pittsburgh Penguins and St. … Click here to view video

Video: Fleury With a Chance of Shootout Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury turns away all comers in overtime to force the shootout. … See this video

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after defeating the St. Louis Blues. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Chris Kunitz (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media after defeating the St. … Video here

Video: Post Game: James Neal (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after defeating the St. Louis Blues. … Watch video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the St. … Watch here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-22-2012

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012


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Pittsburgh Penguins: Evgeni Malkin’s Renewed Swagger Enough to Help Win Cup Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins ‘ six-game winning streak hasn’t been a spontaneous event. They’ve been led by the dominant Evgeni Malkin, who has scored at least one goal in each of his last six games. His chemistry with James Neal has been reminiscent of the Mario Lemieux-Jaromir Jagr days of the early 1990s. The Penguins haven’t looked this great since Sidney Crosby ‘s 25-game point streak early last year. … See more here

Malkin’s OT goal gives Penguins 4-3 win over Capitals Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-3 overtime victory against the Washington Capitals today at Consol Energy Center. … Link

Malkin scores in OT as Penguins nip Capitals (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Evgeni Malkin can’t really explain what’s going on with the Pittsburgh Penguins … Excerpt from

Malkin scores in OT as Penguins nip Capitals 4-3 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Evgeni Malkin can’t really explain what’s going on with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He’d rather just enjoy the ride. … Continue reading here

Beast Mode Source: penguins.nhl.com
As the Penguins locker room opened for post-game interviews, the media beelined for Evgeni Malkin’s stall as his teammates playfully cheered him on. .roundedcornr_box { background: #e4e4e4; float: right; margin: 0 10px;… … Visit link

Shanaban time for Alex Ovechkin after leaping hit on Penguins’ Zbynek Michalek? (Video) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There are a lot of labels Alex Ovechkin has yet to shake in his NHL career. One that’s stuck since his early days with the Washington Capitals: That he leaves his skates on too many of his booming checks … More here

Malkin scores winner as Penguins nip Capitals 4-3 (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer … See the article here

Malkin and Neal again, Pens win in OT. Source: The Pensblog
James Neal tied. Malkin ended it. Malkin and Neal are becoming the scariest combo in the league. … Read the rest here

Endgame: Penguins 4, Capitals 3 (OT) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Malkin leads Pens to sixth straight win Source: Tribune-Review
Evgeni Malkin did it again. … See the rest here

Video: Post Game: Evgeni Malkin (1/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to the media following today’s win over the Washington Capitals. … Video here

Video: Post Game: James Neal (1/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media following today’s win over the Washington Capitals. … See video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (1/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following today’s win over the Washington Capitals. … View video

Video: Moves Like Malkin Source: penguins.nhl.com
After a dizzying display of moves, Evgeni Malkin heads to the net and jams it home to win it for the Penguins in OT. … To see video click here

THIRD PERIOD: Hold on to your butts, 2-2 Source: The Pensblog
Vintage 2-0 blown lead by the Pens. The Capitals came storming back to tie it … The rest is here

VIDEO: A.O.’S leaping headshot to Michalek Source: The Pensblog
This happened early in the second period. A text book charge and possible headshot. You be the judge: Ovechkin was not called for a penalty on the play. … More

SECOND PERIOD: Dominating period, but tons of hockey to be played. Source: The Pensblog
Pens up 2-0, but lets not start sucking each other balls yet. Plenty of hockey left. Letang made it 1-0, and then Neal and Malkin hooked up again to make it 2-0 … More

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FIRST PERIOD: Malkin vs A.O., get your stream here Source: The Pensblog
Nothing would be better than actually beating the caps in Pittsburgh. Stream after readmore via @hockeyburgh Stream here … Read the rest here

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Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (1/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection plays is from Jan.12, 2012. … Video here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (1/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 video features five questions with #58 Kris Letang. … Watch here

Joe Paterno passes away at age 85 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The family of Joe Paterno confirmed this morning that the coaching legend passed away today at age 85. Paterno was pronounced dead at 9:25 am, just 73 days after being fired by Penn State. Paterno died from complications of lung cancer and he was reported to be gravely ill on Saturday and the Paterno family … Go here to read the rest

Gameday 48 – Capitals Source: The Pensblog
Washington Capitals (25-19-2) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (26-17-4) 12:30 pm/et TV: NBC, NHLN-CA Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA Evgeni Malkin is picking up points like it's his job, which it is. Since December 1st he has 16 goals and 16 assists for 32 points … Excerpt from

Capitals at Penguins – 01-22-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM Apologies for the late start today. The Parkway East was just lovely this morning: -It’s chilly but sunny day in Pittsburgh. Good hockey weather. … Link

Penguins Re-Assign Forward Jason Williams to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Jason Williams to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Williams, 31, was recalled by Pittsburgh on Frid… … Go here to read the rest

About the Capitals – 01-22-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Capitals. When and where: 12:30 p.m. … Visit link

Empty Netter Assists – 01-22-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” In the past, I’ve just felt like a call-up guy. This time, I really feel like, with the way I’m playing and the way I’ve fit in, I could really be a part of something down the road if I continue to play the way I’m playing .” – Penguins forward Eric Tangardi (right). … Continued here

Fan Guide vs. Washington Capitals Source: penguins.nhl.com
12:30 PM Ticketmaster | Ticket Exchange | Student Rush Don’t have a ticket yet? It’s not too late. … More

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (1/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before today’s game against the Washington Capitals. … Watch here

Bylsma, Fleury Co-Winners of Dapper Dan Award Source: penguins.nhl.com
Last season the Penguins suffered 350 man-games lost – including missing significant players like Sidney Crosby (41), Evgeni Malkin (39) and Jordan Staal (39). Despite having a depleted lineup, the Pens finished tied in points for the Atlant… … More here

Malkin mania puts Ovechkin in the shadows Source: Tribune-Review
“He’s the top player in the league,” Alex Ovechkin said of Evgini Malkin Saturday at Consol Energy Center. “Malkin right now dominates.” … See more here

MacIntyre still working to improve in minors Source: Tribune-Review
Steve MacIntyre’s climb to the NHL was an unusual one. From the time he turned pro in 2000 until his debut with the Edmonton Oilers in 2008, he played for eight teams in six leagues, four of which no longer exist. … See the rest here

Canadiens’ Subban fined for trip of Kunitz Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL fined Montreal defenseman PK Subban $2,500 for a “dangerous trip” of Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz during Friday’s game at Consol Energy Center. Subban used his left foot to kick out Kunitz’s skates from behind, causing him to fall feet-first into the boards behind Montreal’s net. … See the article here

Crosby in California to see spine specialist Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins star is in California receiving treatment from Dr. Robert S. Bray, a neurological spine specialist … The rest is here

Penguins’ Tangradi adjusts to NHL role Source: Post Gazette
This is not the first time Eric Tangradi has made the trip from Wilkes-Barre. Not even close. But this promotion, he said, seems different than the others … Go here to read the rest

Paul Martin Powerball: 01.22.12 Source: The Pensblog
Running Twitter contest for the rest of the season. We will be raising the pot every game. How to play: 1. … Continue reading here

Penguins Notebook: Retirement not part of Crosby’s agenda Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby has seen a lot of concussion specialists lately. Likely has heard something a bit different from each of them. But what Crosby has not been told by any, general manager Ray Shero said Saturday, is that he should consider sitting out the rest of this season, let alone walking away from the game for good … See the rest here

On the Penguins: Who’s who of who might be available Source: Post Gazette
Since replacing Craig Patrick as general manager in 2006, Ray Shero has not been one to let the NHL’s trade deadline slip by unnoticed. Here’s a sampling of his moves on and around the deadline: 2007: Brought in Gary Roberts and Georges Laraque for toughness. … See more here

Canadiens’ Subban fined $2,500 for trip (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban was fined $2,500 by the NHL on Saturday for a dangerous trip of Pittsburgh Penguins forward Chris Kunitz. The play occured at 17:21 of the third period of Friday’s game at Pittsburgh and no penalty was assessed. … Continue reading here

Savard holds out hope of playing again (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Boston Bruins center Marc Savard has not given up hope that can overcome his concussion-like symptons and eventually return to the ice. He also realizes the odds are again him. … Continue reading here

What To Watch For: Pens vs. Caps Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (26-17-4) vs. CAPITALS (25-19-2) WHEN: Jan. 22, 2012 – 12:30 pm | WHERE: CONSOL Energy Center WATCH: NBC | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM … … See more here

bluejetjane has added a photo to the pool: #46 Joe Vitale of the Pens faces off with #23 Ville Leino of the Sabres at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh. I took this shot back in October, and unfortunately the Pens lost to Buffalo 3-2. I still managed to have fun night though, as it was my first trip to the Consol :)

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Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down today’s game against the Washington Capitals. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-13-2012

Friday, January 13th, 2012

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Puck Previews: Lightning visit Caps; Mike Richards talks instigator (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 Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning Continue reading … View post

Sidney Crosby: The Kid’s Penguins Teammates Wrong to Question Playing Status Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is doing everything he can to make sure he’s ready to return after his latest post-concussion symptoms and struggles, but he’s not getting the support he needs from his teammates. From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review : A few, certainly not all, of Crosby’s teammates are of the mind that he’s been symptom-free for a while, though they have no medical basis for that. … Visit link


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Gameday 43 – Panthers Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (21-17-4) @ Florida Panthers (21-13-8) 7:30 pm/et TV: ROOT, FS-F BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, FL The Florida Panthers are currently in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Pittsburgh Penguins are not … Go here to read the rest

Pens Fans Adopt "C" in Support of Crosby Source: penguins.nhl.com
When a local Pittsburgh newspaper reported there was a rift in the Penguins locker room between some players and Sidney Crosby, the team responded with a strong showing of solidarity with and for their captain by wearing a “C” on t… … Read more here

Crosby receives Captain’s welcome in skating return (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There were no desks on which to stand as the Pittsburgh Penguins took to the ice for their morning skate Friday and they did not offer a dramatic greeting of “Oh, Captain, my Captain” a la the movie “Dead Poets Society,” but the team made it clear they stood… … Continued here

Jersey Fouls: Getting to bottom of Penguins foul; Sabres, Oilers nickname follies; Ovechkin army (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jersey Fouls is our ongoing exploration of the rules and etiquette for proper hockey jersey creation and exhibition. If you spot what you think may be a foul in your arena, email a photo to us at puckdaddyblog@yahoo.com for inclusion Continue reading … Follow this link

Sidney Crosby: Pittsburgh Penguins Captain Addresses Rumors, Symptoms Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby skated alone for 27 minutes following the Penguins pre-game skate in Florida Friday morning ahead of an evening matchup with the surprising third-place Panthers . Crosby confirmed that he is still experiencing some light and occasional symptoms but that he is progressing slowly and will continue visiting concussion specialists Ted Carrick and Mickey Collins in his recovery. Penguins Report has the full transcript of Sid’s comments available online. … Continued here

Penguins star Crosby resumes skating (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
SUNRISE, Fla. … Visit link

About the Panthers – 01-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Panthers. When and where: 7:30 p.m., EST. BankAtlantic Center … See more here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” Our expectation is not [just] to make the playoffs; it’s bigger than that. I don’t have to tell our players that .” – Ray Shero (right). … Read the rest here

Video: Nationwide Away Trip Source: penguins.nhl.com
Want to see a penguin (fan) fly? … Watch here

Penguins respond to ‘ridiculous’ Sidney Crosby story by wearing captain’s ‘C’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
So much for the idea that athletes don’t read newspaper clippings about them or their team. The Pittsburgh Penguins, in a response to a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review story Friday morning about a locker room divide regarding their captain, Sidney Crosby, stepped Continue reading … Read more here

Penguins’ Crosby skates but symptoms persist Source: Post Gazette
SUNRISE, Fla. — Penguins center and captain Sidney Crosby is still having concussion symptoms, including headaches and trouble with motion, but said he felt good after working out on the ice today at BankAtlantic Center. … More

Here is video of Crosby’s presser Source: The Pensblog
thanks to akus city … More

Crosby skates, meets with reporters Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby skated and met with reporters today. And he wasn’t the only captain on the ice. Crosby’s teammates wore symbolic “C’s” on their sweaters during today’s morning skate in support of Crosby. … Continue reading here

Pens Show Solidarity with their Captain Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins wore a Scarlett Letter at their morning skate practice jerseys at BankAtlantic Center in Florida, but it wasn’t an “A.” The team all came out wearing “C”s on their sweaters to show solidarity with … … Link

Crosby Skates in Florida Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby skated following the team’s morning skate at BankAtlantic Center. It was the first time he’s hit the ice since suffering from concussion-like symptoms in early December … More

Your Requisite Sidney Crosby Update Source: The Pensblog
EDIT: There's Crosby audio from the Pens in MP3 format here via PG+ . Josh Yohe of the Trib has some Sidney Crosby updates on his Twitter account . They're obviously nothing earth-shattering. … Continue reading here

Crosby speaks – 01-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
Sidney Crosby resumed skating today at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla. … Continued here

Everyone Wears A "C" Source: The Pensblog
From the PensInsideScoop Twitter feed : The #Pens are wearing “C”s on their chest in solidarity for their captain Crosby Pics after the jump. Malkin wore a Russian “K.” … View post

Video: Pens Insider: Sea of C’s (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Captain Sidney Crosby joins the other “Captains” of the Pittsburgh Penguins at the BankAtlantic Center. … Watch video here

Video: Game Day: Sidney Crosby (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Captain Sidney Crosby talks to the media after practice at the BankAtlantic Center. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: James Neal (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media before Friday’s game against the Florida Panthers. … Watch video here

Video: Game Day: Brooks Orpik (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media before Friday’s game against the Florida Panthers. … Video here

Video: Game Day: Zbynek Michalek (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media before Friday’s game against the Florida Panthers. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before Friday’s game against the Florida Panthers. … Click here to view video

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Florida Panthers. … Video here

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Here is Jagr touching himself to lighten the mood Source: The Pensblog
Via WDVE : … See the article here

Penguins Report: Game Day at Florida Source: penguins.nhl.com
Latest news on Crosby (10:00 AM). GM Shero’s take on the 6-game losing streak (9:50 AM). Malkin named All-Star (9:40 AM) … Excerpt from

So who ordered the Code Red? Source: The Pensblog
Here's what we know. According to Dejan , three sources informed him that some players held a meeting to discuss a temporary captaincy of the team in Crosby's absence … See the article here

Six-game losing streak raises pressure on Penguins’ Fleury Source: Post Gazette
Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 20 of 21 shots Wednesday night in Washington. His performance was good enough to earn him recognition as the No. … Excerpt from

Kovacevic: Crosby deserves better Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins captain is someone going through the toughest time of his life, and he could use an assist, a helping hand when he’s down. … View post

Maple Leafs’ Kessel is heading back to All-Star game Source: Tribune-Review
The Toronto forward was among the final 36 players added to the event by the league’s hockey operations department, joining teammates Joffrey Lupul and Dion Phaneuf. … Read more

Malkin lone representative for Pens at All-Star Game Source: Tribune-Review
Although the Penguins were disappointed James Neal didn’t get the nod centers Sidney Crosby and Jordan Staal, and defenseman Kris Letang would have been candidates had they not been currently injured. … Read this article

Penguins GM Shero: ‘We’re making the playoffs’ Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins general manager Ray Shero doesn’t know when his team’s six-game losing streak will end, but he is certain of one thing. … View post

Mr. Kovacevic’s Opus: the column everyone will be talking about Source: The Pensblog
Really, really strong column by Dejan Kovacevic at The Trib . You can read the whole thing here . … See the article here

Penguins GM Shero insists that return of Crosby, Letang worth the wait Source: Post Gazette
While the Penguins got a day off Thursday in south Florida, general manager Ray Shero, who is not on this trip, kept busy talking about his slumping team and injured star center Sidney Crosby. The message was clear — reason trumps panic. … See the article here

Penguin killer Mike Cammalleri goes to the Flames Source: The Pensblog
So long, Mike. … Visit link

Trade Deadline Buzz: All signs point to Pens GM Ray Shero waiting for the market to develop next month Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Source: Pens intend to stay the course, expected to be in market for rental players next month Indications are nothing is cooking for the Penguins on the trade front. Despite the Penguins struggles, that should not come as a surprise. GM Ray Shero is a general manager who waits for the market to develop before … Continue reading here

What To Watch For: Pens vs. Panthers Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (21-17-4) vs. PANTHERS (21-13-8) WHEN: Jan … Read this article

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Canucks’ Sedin twins, Edler, Hodgson going to ‘always fun’ NHL All-Star Weekend (The Vancouver Sun) Source: Yahoo Sports
ST. LOUIS The Sedins twins will be returning to the National Hockey League All-Star Game, but Henrik will have a 3-2 lead over Daniel in appearances in the mid-season marketing tool when they report to Ottawa for the Jan. 29 showcase. … Excerpt from

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PensHead Daily Links 01-10-2012

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

FIRST PERIOD: All aboard the depression train Source: The Pensblog
Ottawa isn't that even great. Maybe the Pens can get two points. Whatev … Follow this link

Pens-Sens In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
6:15 PM: Here is a quick scouting report on the Senators, who is 8-1-2 on their last 11 games. 6:00 PM: Wow, I don’t even know where to begin with a recap of this morning’s events (full recap can be found in the Pens Repor… … Read the rest here

Oilers must overcome injuries to make playoffs (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
EDMONTON – If the Oilers are going to climb back into playoff contention Edmonton will have to overcome a host of injuries as well as their opponents. … Read this article

Gameday 41 – Senators Source: The Pensblog
Ottawa Senators (22-15-6) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (21-15-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, SNET-E , TVA Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA Game 41. … Link

Senators at Penguins – 01-10-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from another “winter” day in Pittsburgh. It’s in the high 40s and marvelous. It’s like a pleasant April day. … View post

Jaroslav Halak returns to Montreal for Price showdown, hero’s welcome (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Montreal Canadiens’ surprising run to the Eastern Conference Final in 2010 can be attributed to one man and one man only. (OK, Mike Cammalleri did help a bit.) The pair of 7-game series wins over the top-seeded Washington Capitals Continue reading … More

Penguins Recall Defenseman Simon Despres from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defenseman Simon Despres from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Despres, 20, played 13 games with Pittsburgh du… … Read the rest here

Penguins recall Despres – 01-10-12 Source: Empty Netters
With Paul Martin a game-time decision due to an illness, the Penguins recalled defenseman Simon Despres from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. Despres (6-foot-4, 205-pound) has appeared in 13 NHL games this season and has four points (one assists, three assists). In 25 AHL games, he has seven points (three goals, four assists) … See more here

Game Day Buzz: Despres recalled; On Neal’s Bone Bruise; Accountability; Surging Sens; Johnson on decline? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
GAME DAY BUZZ DESPRES RECALLED Updated: 4:45 p.m. … View post

Twenty Years Later – Flames 7, Penguins 5 – 01-10-12 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 the second … … Follow this link

Pittsburgh Penguins: Jordan Staal Injured; What’s Next for Pens? Source: Bleacher Report
Jordan Staal is the latest member of the Pittsburgh Penguins to succumb to an injury, as he was diagnosed with a knee injury that will keep him out for four to six weeks. … See more here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (1/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 features five questions with Joe Vitale. … Click here to view video

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (1/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection Plays is from 1/10/12. … Click here to view video

“Penguins Charity Auction on ROOT SPORTS” To Be Held Friday, Jan. 20 vs. Montreal Source: penguins.nhl.com
A chance to skate with Mario Lemieux, to be an NHL “Photographer for A Game” or to make your own Penguins commercial for ROOT SPORTS are among the silent auction items up for bid in the “Penguins Charity Auction on ROOT SPO… … Read more

Penguins Injuries: James Neal Sells Soul, Unbreaks Foot; Craig Adams Also a Go Source: Bleacher Report
The title would be misleading if black magic and bad X-rays weren’t the last phenomena on Earth capable of reversing Pittsburgh’s injury trend. As it is, James Neal ‘s initial diagnosis of recovering from a broken foot for “weeks, not days” turned out to be incorrect. A more conclusive MRI scan of the forward’s foot revealed a bone bruise or “pre-existing condition,” and Neal will be able to play as pain permits. … Read this article

Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Rumors: Three Safe Bets If Shero Wants to Make a Move Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins are banged up beyond belief. The good news is that even though in pain, James Neal and Craig Adams hope to return tonight against the Sens while Kris Letang continues to skate. This does not mean that the Pens are out of the woods, though. … Read more

About the Senators – 01-10-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Senators. … See the rest here

James Neal Could Play Tonight for Pittsburgh Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
James Neal participated in the morning practice with the rest of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, according the the Penguins website . It was initially believe that Neal suffered a fractured foot and would be out “weeks, not days,” as coach Dan Bylsma put it . As it turns out, the injury was nowhere near as serious as they believed, and now Neal expects to be ready for tonight’s tilt with the Ottawa Senators . … View post

Neal, Adams to play – 01-10-12 Source: Empty Netters
Another day, another… well… unique… … Continued here

Neal Gets Positive News on Injury Front Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins dodged a bullet on the injury front with forward James Neal. … Continue reading here

Video: Game Day: Craig Adams (01/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams speaks to the media before tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … Watch video here

Video: Game Day: James Neal (01/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal speaks to the media before tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (01/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … Watch here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … Click here to view video

James Neal will play for Penguins vs. Ottawa, has foot made of magic (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The combination of Jordan Staal’s knee injury and James Neal’s broken foot, along with the continued absence of Sidney Crosby, had people tossing around the word “devastating” for the Pittsburgh Penguins over the next few weeks. Even The Pensblog was Continue reading … See the rest here

Rehab process still in light exercise mode for Crosby Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins remain pretty mum on Sidney Crosby and word at least coming from the organization today is that Crosby remains in a light exercise rehab stage. Head coach Dan Bylsma when asked about Crosby today, said Crosby is still doing light exercise. … See more here

James Neal to play tonight for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Right wing James Neal, the team’s leading goal scorer, does not have a broken foot and will play tonight against Ottawa. Two days earlier, coach Dan Bylsma said Neal was out “weeks, not days.” … See the article here

Rumors of James Neal’s demise have been greatly exaggerated Source: The Pensblog
So apparently James Neal is okay and will play tonight: Neal said he is playing through the pain. Apparently the X-ray was misleading … Read more

Pens’ Neal, Adams say they’re ready to play tonight Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins got some welcome and unexpected medical news today, as forwards James Neal (foot) and Craig Adams pronounced themselves ready to return to the lineup for tonight’s game against Ottawa at Consol Energy Center. … Follow this link

Updated: Morning Skate Buzz; Neal skating on top line, will play; Adams Back; Johnson in goal; Letang on upswing Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Skate Report Penguins forward James Neal is a surprise participant in today’s morning skate. Head coach Dan Bylsma announced on Sunday that Neal has a broken foot from a blocked shot and he would be out for weeks, not days. It has been revealed that Neal was misdiagnosed and after more tests, all he … Excerpt from

Evgeni Malkin: Penguins’ Russian Star Facing Biggest Challenge of His Career Source: Bleacher Report
The Penguins ‘ uphill road to the postseason is paved with broken mirrors and broken bones. Two straight seasons of serious injuries to cornerstone players can be attributed to hideously bad luck, and the Penguins will likely have to weather the next month or more with four of their seven “core” players on injured reserve. To borrow a phrase, Evgeni Malkin must feel like an armless, legless man with a hockey stick in his mouth … Read more

Puck Daddy’s 2011-12 NHL midway point awards and superlatives (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Monday night’s Washington Capitals’ loss to the Los Angeles Kings was the midpoint in the 2011-12 season for the NHL. Although not every team has played 41 games, there’s enough of a sample size to pass out some awards and Continue reading … See the rest here

Happy Michel Therrien flip out day Source: The Pensblog
The breakdown that still lives on and on everyday. January 10, 2006. … See more here

Coyotes captain Doan gets hat trick — finally Source: Tribune-Review
After years of ribbing from teammates, questions from reporters, so many near-misses, Shane Doan finally had his first NHL hat trick in his 1,161st game. … Follow this link

Last-place Blue Jackets part ways with Arniel Source: Tribune-Review
In announcing Scott 0Arniel’s dismissal and the elevation of assistant Todd Richards to interim head coach, general manager Scott Howson said the season had “gone off the rails.” … The rest is here

Injuries could open opportunity for Pens’ Tangradi Source: Tribune-Review
With Penguins’ forwards sustaining injuries in bunches, Eric Tangradi has been recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and could receive more responsibility. … More here

Penguins’ Kennedy hopes to rediscover scoring touch Source: Tribune-Review
With top scorers Jordan Staal and James Neal added to the injured list, more will be asked of Tyler Kennedy by the Penguins. … Excerpt from

Empty Netter Assists – 01-10-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -In case you haven’t heard, the Penguins are dealing with a few injuries . -Welcome back Arron Asham… and Dustin Jeffrey (above)? … Go here to read the rest

Injuries having a major impact on Penguins Source: Post Gazette
There are some impressive stats associated with the first half of the Penguins’ season. James Neal’s goal total. Evgeni Malkin’s point total … Continue reading here

Asham’s path to Penguins lineup no longer blocked Source: Post Gazette
Arron Asham of the Penguins has blocked five shots in 37 games this season. It might be a while before he chalks up No. … The rest is here

Panthers grind out victory vs. Canucks Source: Post Gazette
Marcel Goc scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the second period and the Florida Panthers beat the visiting Vancouver Canucks, 2-1. Goc also had an assist as the Panthers won for just the third time in nine games … More

Blue Jackets fire head coach Source: Post Gazette
After weeks of lopsided losses and blown leads, the Columbus Blue Jackets fired second-year coach Scott Arniel. In announcing Arniel’s dismissal and the elevation of assistant Todd Richards to interim head coach, general manager Scott Howson said the season had “gone off the rails.” Under Arniel, the Blue Jackets were just 11-25-5 this season — the worst record in the NHL. … The rest is here

PODCAST: 01.09 Source: The Pensblog
51:25 Your browser does not support the audio element. … Continued here

Fan Guide vs. Ottawa Senators Source: penguins.nhl.com
7:00 PM Ticketmaster | Ticket Exchange | Student Rush Don’t have a ticket yet? … More here

Tuesdays With Stoosh 01.10.2012 Source: The Pensblog
In which the people throwing themselves from the Penguins bandwagon are probably out 8 weeks with lower body injuries… By now you all know the deal. … More

Ex-Hab Halak in showdown with Price (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
MONTREAL – You can still find people in Montreal wearing T-shirts with Halak written on a stop sign that were the hottest item in town when the Canadiens went on a playoff roll two seasons ago. … Excerpt from

Pens Look to Snap Streak Source: penguins.nhl.com
The NHL season is a roller coaster ride. Teams experience the emotional highs of success and lows of failures. And sometimes those ebbs and flows come in bunches … More

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PensHead Daily Links 01-09-2012

Monday, January 9th, 2012

Source: Tests reveal “no major” injury for Craig Adams Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
ASHAM DUE BACK, JEFFREY VERY CLOSE Veteran forward Craig Adams suffered what some felt was a potential serious knee/leg injury in Sunday’s practice. The Penguins did not provide an update on Adams today following practice, but a team source tells me this afternoon that while the team expects Adams to possibly miss a little time, … Excerpt from

Video: Scouting Report: Ottawa Senators (1/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will take on the Ottawa Senators tomorrow night. Michelle Crechiolo gives us the details. … To see video click here

Video: Matchup Versus the Devils Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Lange sets the stage for the contest between the Penguins and the Devils on January 7, 2012. Aired in-Arena. … Click here to view video

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Questions still remain in reported assault at CEC on Saturday Source: The Pensblog
A day has passed and there is still no news on the reported assault that took place at CEC on Saturday night. You can read the disturbing details here. … Continued here

Fantasy Hockey: Welcome back to offensive domination, Alex Ovechkin (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Dobber checks in every Monday to force-feed you the latest fantasy hockey trends. The founder of DobberHockey.com and a columnist for The Hockey News website, he long ago immersed himself into this rollercoaster world and is unable to escape … Continue reading here

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Success in Next Few Weeks Will Determine Trades Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh sports teams just cannot seem to catch a break with injuries this season. After watching the Steelers finally succumb to their injury woes, fans are starting to worry that the Penguins may face the same fate … Read more

A Statement On Crosby Won’t Change Anything Source: The Pensblog
Everyone wants to know the current status of Sidney Crosby . That's obvious and it's also completely understandable … Read this article

Answers about Crosby now in high demand Source: The Pensblog
Given the orgy of injuries the Penguins recently got hit with, only a complete idiot would dispute the statement that the Penguins need Crosby on the ice now more than they have during this entire concussion saga. The sad part is that no one knows what is going on … Read more here

Weathering the storm – 01-09-12 Source: Empty Netters
These are bleak times for the Penguins. With potential all-stars such as Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, James Neal and Jordan Staal (above) sidelined, things aren’t looking too good. … See the rest here

Video: Off Day: Eric Tangradi (1/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi talks to reporters following practice on Monday. … To see video click here

Video: Off Day: Arron Asham (1/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Arron Asham talks to reporters following practice on Monday. … Click here to view video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (1/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following practice on Monday. … Video here

Video: Pens Insider: Fire Dept. Face-off (1/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Fire Dept. … See this video

Kennedy back in role he flourished at last season; Tangradi expected to see top-6 minutes; Asham close to returning Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Winger Eric Tangradi is backup with the big club and he’s not going to be relegated to the 4th line this time around Tangradi skating on the second line with Pascal Dupuis and Tyler Kennedy figures to get an extended look as the team’s second line left winger with James Neal out for at least … More

The death of the Elmo balloon and the curse that came with it Source: The Pensblog
The legend of the Elmo balloon is that of mystery. We never got the official story, but legand has it that the Elmo balloon showed up around the time Bylsma took over and stayed until the Pens won the Cup. It was seen at Consol , as well, but could the above picture mean the death of Elmo has cursed the Penguins? … Excerpt from

Pens recall left winger Tangradi Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have recalled left winger Eric Tangradi from their farm team in Wilkes-Barre. … More

Penguins’ January 22 Game vs. Washington Capitals
at CONSOL Energy Center to Start at 12:30 p.m. and will be Broadcast Nationally by NBC Source: penguins.nhl.com
NBC has selected the Penguins’ Sunday January, 22 home game against the Washington Capitals for its nationally-televised NHL Game of the Week. The game will now start at 12:30 pm at CONSOL Energy Center … Read more here

Penguins Recall Forward Eric Tangradi from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi Stats/Bio The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Eric Tangradi from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was a… … Continue reading here

Penguins Report: 1/9/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens recall Tangradi (10:45 AM). Asham back; Adams & Martin missing (11:04 AM). Staal, Neal out; Adams hurt (10:20 AM) … See more here

Penguins recall Tangradi – 01-09-12 Source: Empty Netters
You could see this one coming from a mile away. The Penguins have recalled forward Eric Tangradi from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. It is Tangradi’s third recall to the NHL this season. … Read the rest here

What We Learned: Canucks vs. Bruins is both the best and worst of 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. … The rest is here

Video: Local Hero: Jeff Hannan (1/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jeff Hannan talks to PensTV about his hockey career so far. … Video here

The X morning show hates you if you are reading this Source: The Pensblog
good times. … Read more

Pet Supply Collection Presented by Walgreens Set for January 31 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Slumping Penguins lose more stars Source: Post Gazette
With another critical round of injury news the Penguins have reached a tipping point: They face additional weeks of finding fill-ins for some of their best playerswhile trying to deliver on veteran defenseman Brooks Orpik’s challenge that they intensify their drive to win. … Go here to read the rest

Pittsburgh Penguins Add Two More the to Injured List: Fan Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ injured list is growing longer and longer. … Continue reading here

Depleted Pens’ fate could hinge on the status of captain Crosby Source: Tribune-Review
Already without stars Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang, the Penguins appear to be in grave danger of missing the postseason for the first time since 2006. … Continued here

Pittsburgh Penguins: 5 Rational Thoughts for an Utterly Irrational Season Source: Bleacher Report
The Hockey Gods hate the Pittsburgh Penguins . With James Neal and Jordan Staal shelved long-term and Craig Adams having suffered a ” bad-looking knee injury ,” the Penguins might spend the next month with a more complete lineup out of the lineup than the one they’ll actually put on the ice … See the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Tough times for the Penguins . -What does this mean for the likes of Eric Tangradi (above) or Jason Williams … See the rest here

Ottawa rallies to defeat Philadelphia Source: Post Gazette
Even when they are down, the Ottawa Senators are confident they can create plenty of excitement in the third period. Filip Kuba scored the go-ahead goal with 1:11 left and Ottawa beat the visiting Philadelphia Flyers, 6-4, to earn a split of the weekend home-and-home series. … Go here to read the rest

Panthers gear up for another long season of traveling woes Source: Post Gazette
The Florida Panthers and Winnipeg Jets will remain Southeast Division rivals, at least for another season. After it was announced Friday that the NHL Players Association did not consent to the NHL’s radical realignment plan, which had been approved by the league’s Board of Governors, the league said it would delay its plan to reorganize for at least another year. … Read more here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 1.8.12 Source: The Pensblog
Great pic . The sheer joy on some peoples faces, and the two Steeler fans. … Link

Pittsburgh Penguins Hit with 2 Major Injuries at a Critical Point Source: Bleacher Report
The news on the injury front over the last two seasons has pushed the Pittsburgh Penguins to the limit many times, and it looks like it won’t be any different this season. Almost exactly a year after the Penguins lost Sidney Crosby to a concussion, an issue they are still dealing with, it was announced that two other team stars will be out for multiple weeks as well. “Jordan Staal has a knee injury, 4-6 weeks at this point it looks like depending on recovery time for him,” Bylsma told the Penguins’ website. … Go here to read the rest

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PensHead Daily Links 01-08-2012

Sunday, January 8th, 2012

NHL roundup: Neal, Staal sidelined for Penguins (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Add a couple of more injuries to the ever-growing list for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who will be without both winger James Neal and center Jordan Staal for weeks. Neal broke his foot Saturday night while blocking a shot against the New Jersey Devils. … Continued here

While facing suspension, Bruins’ Brad Marchand makes self-defense claim on Sami Salo hit (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
So is Brad Marchand a victim of circumstance or a dirty hitter? The Boston Bruins forward faces a phone hearing with NHL Department of Player Safety sheriff Brendan Shanahan on Monday for this hit on Vancouver Canucks defenseman Sami Salo: Continue reading … Go here to read the rest

Pittsburgh Penguins: Jordan Staal and James Neal Injuries Hurt the Pens Source: Bleacher Report
To say the Pittsburgh Penguins have been decimated with injuries this season would be a huge understatement. Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse for the Pens, who have lost four straight games and are now fourth in the Atlantic Division, James Neal and Jordan Staal are reportedly out for weeks. So now what for the Pens … More here

Penguins’ Neal, Staal out for weeks (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Add a couple of more injuries to the ever-growing list for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who will be without both winger James Neal and center Jordan Staal for weeks. … Read more

Pens Down, But Not Out Source: penguins.nhl.com
Arron Asham Bio/Stats Highlights Upper Body Sidney Crosby Bio/Stats … … The rest is here

NHL Trade Rumors: Jordan Staal Injury Will Force Penguins to Make Major Move Source: Bleacher Report
With Pittsburgh Penguins star forward Jordan Staal out 4-6 weeks with a knee injury, team general manager Ray Shero must make a major trade if they want to have a chance at advancing past the first round of the playoffs. Staal joins a Pittsburgh injury list that already includes forwards Sidney Crosby and James Neal … Read this article

Neal out with broken foot; Staal to miss 4-6 weeks Source: Tribune-Review
Right wing James Neal, whose 21 goals are fifth in the NHL, sustained a broken foot against New Jersey on Saturday. The Penguins also suffered a possibly significant injury in practice on Sunday when Craig Adams sustained a right knee injury. … Read more

Pittsburgh Penguins lose Jordan Staal, James Neal for weeks; panic time? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Perhaps no other team in the NHL is as accustomed to thriving without star players in the lineup than the Pittsburgh Penguins. After all: Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Jordan Staal have only played together a handful of times in Continue reading … Go here to read the rest

Penguins dealing with more injuries Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins, who have been plagued by injuries, will be dealing with even more. … Continued here

This week on "In The Room" Source: The Pensblog
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Pens confirm Staal out 4-6 weeks; Neal has broken foot Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma has confirmed that center Jordan Staal will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks due to a left knee injury. Yesterday, we reported that team sources believed Staal had a grade 2/3 MCL sprain based on early evaluation Meanwhile, the Penguins were dealt another blow. Left winger James Neal has a broken … Read more here

James Neal has a broken foot, Staal’s out 6 weeks, Adams takes arrow to knee Source: The Pensblog
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Neal, Staal sidelined for weeks – 01-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
This just keeps finding a new low. … The rest is here

Staal Out 4-6 Weeks; Neal Out "Weeks" Source: penguins.nhl.com
When it rains it pours. The Penguins received some more bad news on the injury front Sunday … Read more

Craig Adams gets hurt at practice Source: The Pensblog
Via Josh Yohe : … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 01-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “We give up a couple of goals, and everybody’s attitude [stinks] afterward. … The rest is here

Video: Off Day: Pascal Dupuis (1/8/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to reporters following practice on Sunday. … Click here to view video

Video: Coach’s Corner: Off Day (1/8/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following practice on Sunday. … See video here

STATS: The elusive 136 coaching win. Source: The Pensblog
Dan Bylsma is going for coaching win 136. The last time this happened, around February 16, 2009: From the trib : Therrien was the only coach Shero had known since replacing former general manager Craig Patrick on May 25, 2006. He also was one of the most successful bench bosses in team history, with a 135-105-32 overall record after replacing Eddie Olczyk on Dec … More here

Faith in Fehr: NHLPA head holds steady on realignment Source: Tribune-Review
The NHLPA’s decision to obliterate the NHL’s realignment plan rocked the hockey world. Yet standing steady following Friday’s news is Donald Fehr, the executive director of the NHLPA who orchestrated the surprise move. … See the rest here

Devils extend Pens’ losing streak to four Source: Tribune-Review
Ilya Kovalchuk and Adam Henrique each had a goal and an assist and the New Jersey Devils handed the Pittsburgh Penguins their fourth consecutive loss Saturday. … Go here to read the rest

Baby Pens’ resiliency credit to coach Source: Tribune-Review
Under John Hynes, the Baby Pens have lost a game by three goals or more 14 times. In the games immediately following those losses, they’re 11-2-1. … Read this article

Staal has bum knee; sits out Devils game Source: Tribune-Review
Center Jordan Staal did not play Saturday against New Jersey, only 24 hours after he injured his left knee against the Rangers. … Read more

Saturday’s Three Stars: Briere’s winning hatty; Doan, Iginla hit milestones (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Danny Briere, Philadelphia Flyers It was a pretty memorable day for Briere … See the article here

Canucks slip past Bruins in 4-3 win Source: Post Gazette
The Vancouver Canucks would not let the Bruins push them around anymore Saturday and left with something they could not get in the Stanley Cup finals last spring — a win in Boston. … More here

On the Penguins: Bruins playing like a repeat is possible Source: Post Gazette
Critiquing the performances of NHL players and teams at midseason is a lot like taking a poll of potential voters three months before an election. Accurate as the snapshot might be of that point in time, it’s no guarantee of how things will play out. … More

Reactions vary after latest loss Source: Post Gazette
Some things, well, they simply can’t be disputed. Like that the Penguins, after a 3-1 defeat by New Jersey Saturday night at Consol Energy Center, have lost four consecutive games, their worst slump this season. That they have lost the past three of those by the same score. … View post

NHL union wary of proposed realignment Source: Post Gazette
One of the early messages to players from Donald Fehr, first-year executive director of the NHL Players Association, was that he wanted a lot of communication. Apparently, that’s happening. The NHL nixed a realignment plan for next season Friday because the NHLPA declined to approve it … Read this article

Pens – Devils Post-Game Buzz & Reactions: Woes continue; Orpik calls out offense and Malkin? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens-Devils Post Game Buzz The Pittsburgh Penguins(21-15-4, 46 pts) dropped their fourth straight game tonight, losing to the New Jersey Devils (23-16-2, 48 pts) 3-1, and frustrations inside the Penguins locker room is starting to become evident. … Continued here

Fans at Consol becoming unglued? Source: The Pensblog
Incredible story here. Looking for any other eyewitnesses to come forward. … Continued here

Devils extend Pens’ losing streak to four, 3-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The New Jersey Devils are not worried when they have to play short-handed. … Read more

Pens Honor A True Hero Source: penguins.nhl.com
We sing the National Anthem before every Penguins game to be thankful for our freedom. Tonight the Penguins honored Wally Miller, a coroner in Somerset County, for working diligently on the Shanksville crash site. He provided comfort to fami… … Excerpt from

Penguins fall short, 3-1, against New Jersey Devils Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins lost their fourth game in a row, 3-1, against the New Jersey Devils tonight at Consol Energy Center. It was their third loss in a row by the same score. … View post

RECAP: Pregnant Woman Punched. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
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SMU 28 – Pitt 6: Pitt doesn’t impress in front of new coach Paul Chryst Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
SMU 28 – Pittsburgh 6 Pitt’s offense without former head coach Todd Graham remained in low gear Saturday afternoon. SMU put up three first-quarter touchdowns, including scoring runs and passes by J.J. McDermott, to beat Pittsburgh 28-6 Saturday in the BBVA Compass Bowl … More here

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Dan Bylsma and the 7 Best Coaches in Pittsburgh Penguins History Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins have had 20 coaches in their long history. Despite their recent success, they had a long period where they just weren’t very good. They’ve also had periods where they’ve stood on top of the mountain … More

Video: Penguins Insider: Wally Miller (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins honored Somerset County Coroner Wally Miller with a signed, personalized jersey to celebrate his efforts at the Flight 93 crash site. … View video

Video: A Fleury of Saves Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury denies Ilya Kovalchuk on a one-on-one chance. … See video here

Video: Errey’s In the Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins analyst Bob Errey keeps his eye on the puck when the action comes to him in the first period. … Click here to view video

Video: Malkin Things Happen Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin gets a hold of a one-timer to put the Penguins ahead in the first period. … View video here

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after the 3-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils. … See this video

Video: Post Game: James Neal (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after the 3-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils. … Watch here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after the 3-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-07-2012

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

Pens – Rangers Fallout: MCL injury for Staal? Look ahead to Devils Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Staal Latest On a hit from Mike Rupp, Penguins center Jordan Staal suffered a left knee injury in the third period of last night’s 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers. Staal who was in severe pain, will miss tonight’s game vs the New Jersey and is fully expected to be out of the lineup … Follow this link

Gameday 40 – Devils Source: The Pensblog
New Jersey Devils (22-16-2) @Pittsburgh Penguins (21-14-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, MSG Plus Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA The Penguins and Devils are tied in points, but the Devils have a game in hand. The Penguins are only two points ahead of Washington who is in ninth place in the East. … Read this article

Devils at Penguins – 01-07-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from a carbon copy of of yesterday’s wonderful day weather wise. It’s in the high 50s, sunny and there isn’t a cloud in the sky. This is more of a late October day than it is an early January evening. … Read the rest here

Inaugural Mario Lemieux Camp a Success Source: penguins.nhl.com
For every Penguin fans across North America, it would have been a dream to skate alongside Mario Lemieux in a hockey game. Check out photos of camp participants and hockey’… … More

Bruins, Canucks get chippy; suspensions coming for Lucic, Marchand? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There was no love lost between the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks this afternoon in their rematch of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final that ended in a 4-3 win for the visitors. The opening four minutes of the game featured Continue reading … See the rest here

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News and Notes: Jan. 7, 2012 Edition Source: Bleacher Report
After a brief hiatus in the last few weeks of 2011, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News and Notes is back for the New Year and ready to keep you updated on the Pittsburgh Penguins ’ NHL team. In this edition, find out how the Penguins did to open 2012 and which players will be representing the team at the AHL All-Star Game at the end of January. Also, don’t forget to check out the Penguins’ upcoming schedule, which includes a trip to Canada. … See more here

Twenty Years Later: Kings 5, Penguins 2 – 01-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the second … … Excerpt from

About the Devils – 01-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Devils. When and where: 7 p.m. … Visit link

Mt. Lebanon-Central Raise Money For Sciullo Scholarship in Charity Series Source: penguins.nhl.com
The family of fallen police officer Paul Sciullo II stood at center ice under the open night sky. Representatives of Mt … Follow this link

Warm Weather Doesn’t Deter Opening Game of PIHL Outdoor Charity Classic Source: penguins.nhl.com
The opening game of the PIHL High School Hockey Outdoor Charity Series pitted two of the top teams from Class A against each other in the cold of South Park’s outdoor rink in a benefit for the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Resear… … Read more here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This installment of Nemacolin Big 5 features five questions with … Watch video here

Video: Iron Workers (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Iron Workers Building of a Champion takes a look at #18 James Neal. … Video here

Video: Tonight’s Matchup 1/7/12 vs. Devils Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins play their second game in a row against the New Jersey Devils for tonight’s match up (1/7/12). … Video here

Video: Lemieux Fantasy Camp (01/07/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mario Lemieux and many other former Pittsburgh Penguins held the first ever Lemiuex Fantasy Camp as a fundraiser for the Mario Lemieux Foundation. … View video here

The Importance Of Kris Letang Source: The Pensblog
Kris Letang was injured during the Pittsburgh Penguins game in Montreal on November 26, 2011 . He went on to score the winning goal that night, but he hasn't played a hockey game since. After all of the games were played on November 26, the Penguins were leading the Eastern Conference and the entire NHL in points with 32. … Visit link

Penn State’s Bill O’Brien receives 5 year deal base of $950k Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Details of Bill O’Brien’s contract have been released and it’s a five year deal with a $950,000 base salary. Incentives push the deal to $2.3 million per season … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The NHLPA has rejected the NHL’s realignment plan which was scheduled to take affect starting next season . -EN Says: Welcome to the NHL Donald Fehr. With the CBA expiring this summer, NHLPA boss Donald Fehr is going to use anything, even something fair … … Link

Staal out for tonight’s game vs. Devils Source: Post Gazette
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said today that the extent of the left knee injury center Jordan Staal sustained Friday night in a collision with the Rangers’ Mike Rupp has not been determined, but Staal is certainly out for tonight when New Jersey visits Consol Energy Center. … Follow this link

Game Day: Too Early to Tell on Staal Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Staal out, Bortuzzo demoted – 01-07-12 Source: Empty Netters
Another day. Another injury. Penguins forward Jordan Staal will not play tonight as a result of a knee injury (PG+) he suffered in a collision last night with Rangers forward Mike Rupp. … View post

Video: Game Day: Richard Park (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Richard Park talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: Dustin Jeffrey (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dustin Jeffrey talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … See this video

Video: Scouting Report: NJ Devils (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo gives us the details on what to expect when the NJ Devils come to Pittsburgh. … To see video click here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … Watch video here

Video: Trib Jr Reporter Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eva Dorr interviews Marc-Andre Fleury in tonight’s Trib Junior Reporter. … Video here

STATS: Wins/Losses vs Playoff/Non Playoff Teams Source: The Pensblog
@MikeDarnay with some straight business. He broke the Penguins record against playoff teams and non playoff teams: Yikes, what a brutal December, and the Pens are already 0-1 this month. And got news for you, the next 3 of 4 are against playoff teams. … More here

Penguins Re-Assign Defenseman Robert Bortuzzo to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have activated defenseman Robert Bortuzzo 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. Bortu… … More

Video: Jordan Staal’s Knee Injury Source: Bleacher Report
The Penguins faced one of the hottest NHL teams on Friday night, the New York Rangers . After the Pens fell by a final score of 3-1, the loss wasn’t the only dark cloud over Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Penguins center Jordan Staal’s left knee collided with Mike Rupp late in the third period … More here

RECAP: Tighten your buttcheeks. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
We really don't know what to say. … Continued here

Rupp’s heart still in Western Pennsylvania Source: Tribune-Review
Mike Rupp plays for the New York Rangers now, but he made it clear Friday that his heart remains in Western Pennsylvania. … Visit link

Realignment plans put on hold Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL’s radical realignment will have to wait at least a year. … See the rest here

Painful loss for Pens Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins can’t beat the Eastern Conference elite at Consol Energy Center. Now, they’re 10 points out of the lead. … See more here

Friday’s Three Stars: Varlamov’s Chicago shutout; Fleury’s goal blooper (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Semyon Varlamov, Colorado Avalanche The Avs played well in front of him, but a shutout in Chicago is a shutout in Chicago. Varlamov made 27 saves as Colorado defeated the Chicago Blackhawks, 4-0. … Visit link

Penguins can’t find way past Rangers’ Lundqvist, fall 3-1 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins will tell you that they liked the way they played. A lot. … More here

Penguins Notebook: McDonald off farm — at last Source: Post Gazette
Colin McDonald isn’t looking to spread sour grapes — “I already may have been too outspoken,” he said — but the winger can’t stress enough how glad he is to be in the Penguins organization. … The rest is here

Video: Penguins lose Jordan Staal on Mike Rupp’s knee-on-knee hit (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
With 4:45 left their game against the New York Rangers on Friday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins witnessed just about the last thing they wanted to see right now: Center Jordan Staal in considerable pain after a knee-on-knee collision with former Continue reading … Follow this link

NHL: Realignment plan, modified playoff delayed (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL called off plans Friday to realign and adopt a modified playoff format next season after the players’ association refused to agree to the changes. … View post

Rangers stay hot, drop Penguins 3-1 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
New York Rangers coach John Tortorella watched his team slog through the opening minutes of Friday night’s game against Pittsburgh and decided he’d seen enough. … Follow this link

Penn State officially names Bill O’Brien head coach Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penn State officially names Bill O’Brien head coach Penn State has officially named New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien as the school’s 15th head football coach in school history. O’Brien will remain New England’s offensive coordinator throughout the Pats playoff run. The school will introduce O’Brien at an 11:30 a.m … Read the rest here

VIDEO: Jordan Staal’s injury Source: The Pensblog
via @ AGretz here is the Jordan Staal injury. EDIT: Rupp comments on the hit & Pens fans on Twitter : … See the rest here

Penguins fall to Rangers, 3-1 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins’ losing streak reached three games as they fell, 3-1, to the New York Rangers tonight at Consol Energy Center. … See the rest here

Realignment Killed, Future League/Union Problems Coming Up? Source: The Pensblog
The NHL's realignment plan (that we called “basically official” when it was announced ) is apparently dead and it's the NHLPA that killed it. From NHL.com : The National Hockey League announced today that it will not move forward with implementation of the Realignment Plan and modified Playoff Format recently approved by the NHL Board of Governors for the 2012-13 NHL season because the NHLPA has refused to provide its consent. … Read more here

2012 Street Hockey USA Tournament Source: penguins.nhl.com
2012 Street Hockey USA Tournament Street Hockey USA presents two great dek/ball/street hockey tournaments for 2012: the Mid-West Regional at Hot Shots Indoor Arena and the 17th Annual Street Hockey USA National Championships at RMU Island Sport… … Read this article

Fan Guide vs. New Jersey Devils Source: penguins.nhl.com
7:00 PM Ticketmaster | TicketExchange | Student Rush Don’t have a ticket yet? … More here

Endgame: Rangers 3, Penguins 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Really, not good. Pens lose 3-1. Staal hurt Source: The Pensblog
Only thing that is appropriate: Jordan Staal suffered what appeared to be a serious knee injury late in the third. To sum the night up, a Pens fan got hit in the face with a puck … Go here to read the rest

Alyssa-Renee has added a photo to the pool: 1/5/2012, Pittsburgh Penguins “Meet & Greet”

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THIRD PERIOD: All Rangers, 2-1 Source: The Pensblog
All Rangers all the time in the second period. Pens still in the game, but man … Link

NHL Realignment won’t happen In 2012-2013 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
It was thought that the NHLPA signing off on new Realignment plans approved by Board of Governors last month was a lock but not so fast The NHLPA has denied consent and realignment for 2012-2013 is on hold and won’t happen next season. The decision to reject the proposal will set the stage for negotiations … More

Pittsburgh Penguins: Sidney Crosby Calling It Quits for the Season? Source: Bleacher Report
While Sidney Crosby has been participating in lightexercisewith his team, he still remains out of the lineup indefinitely and is still experiencing concussion-like symptoms. This doesn’t bode well for the Penguins, as they have now effectively been without Crosby for pretty much a full year. Concussions can be a tricky injury … More here

Video: Post Game: Ben Lovejoy (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy talks to reporters following Friday night’s game. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Colin McDonald (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Colin McDonald talks to reporters following Friday night’s game. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after falling to the New York Rangers 3-1. … View video here

Video: Post Game: Chris Kunitz (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to reporters following Friday night’s game. … See video here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-06-2012

Friday, January 6th, 2012

Pens-Rangers In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
6:30 PM: After a long five-day break, it’s finally a hockey night in Pittsburgh for the first time since New Year’s Eve! The Pens will begin the 2012 calendar year with a huge divisional game against the red-hot New York Rangers, who have won eight of their last nine and sit atop the Eastern Conference with 54 points. … View post

Marc Staal’s comeback slow at start for Rangers (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
If Thursday’s 3-2 overtime win over the Florida Panthers was any indication, the return to the ice for New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal will be a slow one. Staal, knocked out of action since a concussion-causing hit from his brother Eric Staal of the Hurricanes last… … Link

Gameday 39 – Rangers Source: The Pensblog
New York Rangers (25-9-4) @Pittsburgh Penguins (21-13-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, MSG 2, NHLN-US , NHLN-CA CONSOL Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA The Pittsburgh Penguins play their first game of 2012 against the stars of the Winter Classic and HBO's 24/7. The Penguins have had a lot of rest, which is great for injuries but it could also mean that they're a little rusty right now … Read the rest here

Rangers at Penguins – 01-06-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from a wonderfully warm day in early January. It’s sunny and in the high 50s. … More

Sidney Crosby: Penguins Would Be Foolish to Extend Star’s Contract Beyond 2013 Source: Bleacher Report
With Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby’s season and career in jeopardy following his latest struggle with concussion problems, team general manager Ray Shero would be foolish to extend Crosby’s contract beyond 2013. … See the article here

Video: Iron Workers (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Iron Workers Building of a Champion features #24 Matt Cooke. … Watch here

Video: Iron Workers (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Iron Workers Building of a Champion video features #71 Evgeni Malkin. … View video

Video: Jr. Trib Reporter (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
In this installment of Trib.Jr. Reporter, Eva Dorr talks to #29 Marc Andre Fleury. … View video here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 features five questions with #11 Jordan Staal. … To see video click here

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection Plays originally aired on Jan. 6, 2012. … Watch video here

Post-Morning Skate update: Michalek GTD, Letang skating Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
POST-MORNING SKATE UPDATE The Pittsburgh Penguins might not be getting their shutdown pairing back tonight While Paul Martin returns to the lineup, Defenseman Zbynek Michalek suffered an injury in yesterday’s practice after blocking a shot and his status is in question. The Penguins might be forced to recall Simon Despres or Alex Picard … Read this article

About the Rangers – 01-06-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Rangers. When and where: 7 p.m., EST. … See more here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: Richard Park (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Richard Park talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: Colin McDonald (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Colin McDonald talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. … Watch here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. … See this video

Video: Game Day: Mike Rupp (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Penguin Mike Rupp talks to the media before tonight’s game. … To see video click here

Video: Scouting Report: NY Rangers (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Rupp returns to Pittsburgh with the currently first place NY Rangers. Michelle Crechiolo gives us the details. … Watch video here

The Sidney Crosby concussion vs. the economics of the NHL (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Yahoo! Sports NHL columnist Nick Cotsonika marked a dubious anniversary on Thursday: One year to the day that Sidney Crosby was hit from behind by Victor Hedman. The ensuing concussion recovery kept the Pittsburgh Penguins captain out through the end Continue reading … See the article here

Nick Kypreos on Sidney Crosby, Concussions & Future Contracts Source: The Pensblog
Yes, another Sidney Crosby piece. Sorry. Nick Kypreos , who was forced to retire from hockey due to a concussion, has posted an opinion piece on Sidney Crosby's future … The rest is here

Pens Morning Skate Buzz: Latest lineup News, Notes & Tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Rangers (25-9-4, 54 pts @ Penguins (21-13-4, 46pts MORNING SKATE BUZZ The Penguins in a pivotal division game could fall 10 pts behind the New York Rangers with a regulation loss. Losers of two straight, Pittsburgh currently trails New York by eight points with both teams at the 38 game mark. The Rangers who lead …