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PensHead Daily Links 12-30-2011

Friday, December 30th, 2011

What To Watch For: Pens vs. Devils Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (21-12-4) vs. DEVILS (20-15-1) WHEN: Dec. … View post

WJC: Miller, Uher Get Assists in USA-Czech Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
Some Pittsburgh-connection hockey players contributed in Friday afternoon’s World Junior Championship Group B preliminary round matchup between Team USA and Czech Republic in Alberta. Pittsburgh-area native J.T. Miller (Team USA) and Pen… … See the article here

Hockey Hugs: Sutter’s gone soft, Baby Malkin, Buff love (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hockey Hugs is a feature that celebrates the best in hugging from around the NHL, because who doesn’t love a good hug now and then? … Visit link

Hockey coach Scotty Bowman to get Order of Canada (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hockey coach Scotty Bowman is among 66 notables to receive the Order of Canada. The honor recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. … Read more here

MacIntyre is January Mustache Boy Source: penguins.nhl.com
As Confucius once said: With great mustache comes great responsibility (that was Confucius that said that, right?) The Penguins held their monthly “Mustache Boy” shootout at the end of practice on Friday. As always, the competit… … Continue reading here

What the World Juniors Means for Prospects Source: penguins.nhl.com
This week, the best players under the age of 20 are at the 2012 World Junior Championships representing their respective countries. … See the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “Fifteen years ago, I would score five. But not anymore … Go here to read the rest

Video: Off-Day: Deryk Engelland (12/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Deryk Engelland talks to the media after practice at Southpointe. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (12/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after practice at Southpointe. … Video here

Video: Scouting Report: New Jersey (12/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pens will close out 2011 with a match against the NJ Devils. Michelle Crechiolo gives us the details. … Video here

Video: Pens Insider: Mustache Boy (12/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Find out who will be Mustache Boy for the Month of January. … View video

WJC: USA Plays Czech Republic Today at 3:30 p.m. on NHL Network Source: penguins.nhl.com
Team USA will face the Czech Republic today at 3:30 p.m. for its third game of the 2012 World Junior Championship, which will be broadcast live on the NHL Network … Link

STATS: The Penguins struggles against good teams Source: The Pensblog
Really good piece from Alan Robinson on NHL.com today about the Penguins struggles against some powerful east teams: The Penguins are 16-10-3 without Crosby this season, and 39-23-8 over the last two seasons, but being without their best player certainly seems to be hurting them against the best teams. They are 1-5-0 against the top five teams in the Eastern Conference and a combined 3-7-1 against the top five in both conferences, based on the standings going into Thursday night's play. … Read this article

Only Clueless Pittsburgh Penguins Fans Are Booing Jaromir Jagr in His Return Source: Bleacher Report
Fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins have exactlyzero reasons to boo Jaromir Jagr . Yet every time he has touched the puck during his return to the Steel City, the boo birds have been aimed at the 39 year old winger. What gives … See more here

Video: Off-Day: Ben Lovejoy (12/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy talks to the media after practice at Southpointe. … See this video

Video: Off-Day: Zbynek Michalek (12/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media after practice at Southpointe. … Click here to view video

Pens reassign Picard, Williams to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have reassigned defenesman Alexandre Picard and forwad Jason Williams to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … More

Picard & Williams to WBS Source: The Pensblog
From the Penguins website : The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Jason Williams and defenseman Alexandre Picard to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero . … See the rest here

Penguins demote Picard, Williams – 12-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins demoted forward Jason Williams (above) and defenseman Alexandre Picard to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. Williams, 31, has appeared in seven NHL games this season and has two points (one goal, one assist). Picard, 26, has played in 17 NHL games this season and has four assists … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Report: 12/30/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens lines (11:24 AM). … More

RECAP: The 68 Gun Salute. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
The good news? Despite not really having their best game, the Pens had a powerplay , down 3-2, with under 4 minutes to go … See the article here

Morning Pens Buzz: On Jagr’s big night; Flyers team speed was the difference in win; Post-Game tidbits, Analysis Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Pens Buzz Jagr stars On and Off the Ice in Win: The Philadelphia Flyers could not have scripted last night’s 4-2 win any better. Flyers players and coaches knew this game meant a ton to Jaromir Jagr and Jagr delivered. “I’m sure [Jaromir] was happy to come in and be a factor the way … Visit link

Kovacevic: Jagr shows best, worst sides Source: Tribune-Review
On his return to town, Jaromir Jagr was nothing less than the best player on the ice in the Flyers’ victory over the Penguins at Consol Energy Center. … View post


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Penguins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins went back to the future for an evening and couldn’t possibly have liked the experience. Jaromir Jagr, the second-leading scorer in franchise history, returned to Pittsburgh and scored a goal during the Flyers’ 4-2 win over the Penguins on Thursday. The dominant player of the game, Jagr was booed all game by angry Penguins fans who are convinced that Jagr broke a promise he had made with team owner Mario Lemieux last summer. … See the article here

Lindros is ready for Classic return to Philly Source: Tribune-Review
For a player once dubbed “The Next One,” as in the next Wayne Gretzky, Eric Lindros had turned into “The Forgotten One” in Philadelphia. … Visit link

Flyers winger Jaromir Jagr’s take Source: Tribune-Review
Philadelphia Flyers winger Jaromir Jagr weighs in on his relationship with then Penguins and their fans. … Read more

Talbot warmly received in return with Flyers Source: Tribune-Review
Max Talbot nervously admitted before his return to Consol Energy Center that he was concerned the crowd would boo him because of the Flyers sweater he’d be wearing. … Visit link

Jagr basks in spotlight, as Flyers down Pens Source: Tribune-Review
The second-leading scorer in Pens history, Jaromir Jagr scored a goal and was the dominant player in a Flyers victory. … Read more

Former stars dim lights Source: Post Gazette
They booed. … More here

Penguins Notebook: Crosby handling concussion layoff in stride Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby’s situation could be discouraging for anyone. He’s back to sitting out practices and games, back to dealing with concussion symptoms. According to others with the Penguins, though, their captain and best player is keeping his spirits up … Read more

Jagr holds court on fans, Flyers, Lemeiux Source: Post Gazette
Former Penguins star winger Jaromir Jagr made his first visit Thursday to Consol Energy Center as a member of the rival Philadelphia Flyers. … Read this article

NHL Roundup: Islanders put out Flames in game featuring a melee Source: Post Gazette
John Tavares scored a goal and added an assist, and Evgeni Nabokov made 29 saves to lead the New York Islanders to a 3-1 win Thursday night against the visiting Calgary Flames. Andrew MacDonald and Brian Rolston also scored for New York, which snapped a three-game losing streak. The Islanders had dropped four in a row at home (0-3-1) since a 5-1 victory Dec … Continued here

Jagr scores as Flyers beat Penguins 4-2 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jaromir Jagr spent the days leading up to his return to Pittsburgh insisting it wasn’t personal. He stressed that he didn’t mean to cause hard feelings when he signed with the hated Philadelphia Flyers over the summer instead of with the Penguins, with whom he became a star two decades ago. The Penguins are just another team, Jagr said — no different than Tampa Bay. … View post

Staal’s OT goal caps Canes’ comeback (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
RALEIGH, N.C. – In the midst of a frustrating season in which little of what Eric Staal tried has worked, the Carolina captain leaned on his younger brother for advice after the Hurricanes faced Jordan Staal and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. … Excerpt from

Stunned Pic Of The Night 12.29 Source: The Pensblog
An iconic pic via our boy crossingbroad : PensKnittyLady and PensRyourdaddy , two of our favorite people and constant contributors to our site were the recipients of Jagr's salute. It is the stunned pic of the night because we're stunned. jesus . … Read more here

WJC: Pens Prospect Harrington Has Four-Point Night for Canada Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins 2011 draft pick Scott Harrington scored a goal and added three assists for Team Canada as they steamrolled Denmark, 10-2, at Rexall Place in Edmonton in opening round action of the 2012 World Junior Championship. Harrington’… … See the article here

Flyers defeat Penguins, 4-2 Source: Post Gazette
Jaromir Jagr and Max Talbot each scored and were successful in their return here in Philadelphia jerseys as the Flyers downed the Penguins, 4-2, tonight at Consol Energy Center. … More

Crowd Reacts to Jagr, Talbot’s Return Source: penguins.nhl.com
The day that many Penguins fans circled on their calendars finally arrived. On December 29, Pittsburgh faced cross-state rival Philadelphia – and some familiar faces were wearing orange and black sweaters. Jaromir Jagr and Max Talbot … … Visit link

Jagr and Talbot score, Pens lose 4-2 Source: The Pensblog
What a player. … See the article here

Endgame: Flyers 4, Penguins 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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THIRD PERIOD: Jagr enters your mouth, 3-1 Source: The Pensblog
Tough times for a lot of penguins fans. … Read the rest here

Flyers’ Jagr Feels Penguins Wrath: Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jaromir Jagr was presented with a number of options when he decided to return to the National Hockey League this summer. One of them was to rejoin the Pittsburgh Penguins, while another was to play for the Philadelphia Flyers. … See the article here

SECOND PERIOD: 1-1, Solid first period Source: The Pensblog
Pens got one early, Flyers countered. … See the article here

Penguins Staff Celebrate Holiday Season with Seniors at Harmer Village Source: penguins.nhl.com
Members of the Pittsburgh Penguins front office staff visited with residents at Harmer Village in Cheswick on December 21, 2011; delivering Christmas gifts as part of the organization’s annual “Operation Shoebox” program. … … See the article here

Video: Talbot Welcome Back Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Pittsburgh Penguin Maxime Talbot will return to Pittsburgh for tonight’s match up. … Watch here

Video: Post-Game: Max Talbot (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Penguin forward Max Talbot talks to to media after defeating the Penguins 4-2 on Thursday night. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Jaromir Jagr (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Penguin forward Jaromir Jagr talks to to media after defeating the Penguins 4-2 on Thursday night. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/29/11)) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after falling to the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: James Neal (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after falling to the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2. … Watch video here

Video: Post-Game: Tyler Kennedy (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy talks to the media after falling to the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Ben Lovejoy (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy talks to the media after falling to the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2. … To see video click here

Video: Flyers In Pittsburgh (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens fans talk about the Flyers in the Burgh and the return of Jagr and Talbot. … Watch here

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PensHead Daily Links 12-29-2011

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

Puck Previews: Jagr back in Pittsburgh; Winter Classic future (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. … Continue reading here

The 7 best NHL Winter Classic jerseys (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Seven is an arbitrary list of randomly connected hockey subjects that will run every Thursday on Puck Daddy. … Continue reading here

Gameday 37 – Flyers Source: The Pensblog
Philadelphia Flyers (21-10-4) @Pittsburgh Penguins (21-11-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, CSN-PH Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA What else is there to say? … Go here to read the rest

Flyers at Penguins – 12-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greeting from a chilly, cloudy day in Pittsburgh. It’s cold outside but it’s going to be heated here tonight with Jaromir Jagr back. Tonight’s venue: -Jagr is still popular here: -The Flyers have a Jeff Carter fan here: … See more here

Philadelphia Flyers & Pittsburgh Penguins Line Combinations For Tonight’s Game Source: The Pensblog
“If you want to hear boos, go to Pittsburgh.” — Jaromir Jagr Pittsburgh Penguins Lines from Empty Netters : Chris Kunitz – Evgeni Malkin – James Neal Pascal Dupuis – Jordan Staal – Tyler Kennedy Matt Cooke – Joe Vitale – Steve Sullivan Arron Asham – Craig Adams – Jason Williams Brooks Orpik – Matt Niskanen Simon Despres – Zbynek Michalek Alexandre Picard – Ben Lovejoy Marc-Andre Fleury Philadelphia Flyers Lines from Empty Netters : Scott Hartnell – Claude Giroux – Jaromir Jagr Matt Read – Daniel Briere – Wayne Simmond James van Riemsdyk – Maxime Talbot – Jakub Voracek Brayden Schenn – Sean Couturier – Harry Zolnierczyk Kimmo Timonen – Braydon Coburn Matt Carle – Marc-Andre Bourdon Andreas Lilja – Andrew Meszaros Sergei Bobrovsky … See the rest here

High School Hockey Teams To Play Outdoor Charity Series At North and South Parks Source: penguins.nhl.com
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4 Things to know about the Flyers: 12.29 Source: The Pensblog
Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. Click it for the breakdown. 1. … Continue reading here

Jagr & Talbot Video Source: The Pensblog
Back from July 2011 : YouTube blocked the audio so it's on MegaVideo . Sorry about the ads. Screw the Flyers … More

Video: Tonight’s Matchup 12/29/11 vs. Flyers Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the other Pennsylvania team, the Philadelphia Flyers, in Tonight’s Match up (12/29/11). … View video here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 features 5 questions with #19 Jason Williams. … Video here

Video: Iron Workers (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Iron Workers Building of a Champion features #48 Tyler Kennedy. … Video here

Jagr to Pittsburgh: Still love it despite the boos Source: The Pensblog
Oh what's that? You're sick of Double J? … See the rest here

Jagr speaks on returning to Pittsburgh with rival Flyers Source: Post Gazette
Jaromir Jagr, who signed with the Penguins’ most bitter rival last summer, granted a nine-minute, wide-ranging interview today to a group of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia reporters after the Flyers’ morning skate. … Read this article

Jagr expresses admiration for Pittsburgh Source: Tribune-Review
Jaromir Jagr met with the local media for 10 minutes today and expressed his admiration for Pittsburgh and Penguins owner Mario Lemieux. … More here

About the Flyers – 12-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Flyers. When and where: 7 p.m. EST. … See more here

On Jaromir Jagr’s polarizing return to Pittsburgh with Flyers (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Since he was traded on July 11, 2001, Pittsburgh Penguins fans have had a love/hate relationship with Jaromir Jagr. Half of them despise him for the infamous “dying alive” quote and the way he left town (though Jagr claimed in Continue reading … See more here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Why Sidney Crosby Should Seriously Consider Retirement Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby is going to play for the Pittsburgh Penguins again. If you have come to this article looking for wild speculation that he will “hang ‘em up” before he tries to play again, please move along. You will not find it here … See more here

Video: Game-Day: James Neal (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers. … See this video

Video: Game-Day: Pascal Dupuis (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers … View video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers. … Watch video here

Video: Game-Day: Max Talbot (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Penguin Max Talbot talks to reporters following the Flyers game-day skate. … Watch video here

Video: Game-Day: Jaromir Jagr (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Penguin Jaromir Jagr talks to reporters following the Flyers game-day skate. … Click here to view video

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers. … Video here

Pens Pre-Game Buzz, lineup news & notes Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Morning Skate Buzz PITTSBURGH — The good news for the Penguins is that their top line of Chris Kunitz – Evgeni Malkin and James Neal will be intact tonight vs the Philadelphia Flyers Winger Chris Kunitz dealing with an illness, is fine and was a full participant in today’s skate. Kunitz centerman Evgeni Malkin did … See more here

Best scene from 24/7 last night: Brad Richard’s chirp Source: The Pensblog
How clutch is thenyrangersblog ? … Read this article

BREAKDOWN: Joe Starkey’s column on Pittsburgh villians Source: The Pensblog
Joe Starkey doesn't seem like a bad guy. He's always been pro-Penguins, which is nice. … View post

The Complete Guide To How You Should Act & Feel Tonight Source: The Pensblog
As we've mentioned several times before, one of the toughest things about being a sports fan is trying to change your feelings towards someone because they've changed teams. Tonight, obviously, is a key example of that. … The rest is here

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Philadelphia Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens lines (10:39 AM). Kunitz & Park at morning skate (10:30 AM). Thoughts on the rivalry (9:30 AM) … Read more here

Puck Daddy’s 10 best hockey goals of 2011 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
You could spend an eternity on YouTube or NHL.com searching highlight-reel goal clips from over the years. In this Internet age, a goal can happen anywhere and find its way onto YouTube within 10 minutes of it actually happening. These Continue reading … Read the rest here

To boo or not to boo Double J. It actually doesn’t matter. Source: The Pensblog
The schedule came out while the smoke was still seeping from the remains of JagrWatch . Double J's act of treason was going to be atoned for on December 29th … More here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Welcome back Jaromir Jagr (right). -” How, in a situation like that, can there be so much bad attitude and anger from those people? I don t get it. … Read the rest here

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

Video: IN THE ROOM: Episode 2, Part 2 (s) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma wears a mic behind the bench vs. Buffalo, Ben Lovejoy returns, the Pens celebrate the holidays and prepare for the Flyers. … See this video

Great NHL.com article on Jagr and Talbot Source: The Pensblog
Corey Masisak over at NHL.com has the best read of the day, even though it was posted yesterday. It summarizes everything pretty nicely for tonight's game. … Link

Total Domination Source: penguins.nhl.com
The line of Chris Kunitz, Evgeni Malkin and James Neal combined for a goal and four assists in the Penguins’ 4-2 win over Carolina on Tuesday. … Visit link

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

HBO 24/7 Flyers Rangers Episode 3 review: Merry Animosity (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
(Ed. Note: This review contains spoilers.) “Nothing comes to be simply because someone declares it so. A collection of men won’t become a single unit simply by donning the same color sweater … See the article here

Starkey: Jagr, Bonds … who else? Source: Tribune-Review
In the spirit of the season, we shall hereby attempt to identify Pittsburgh’s most-hated athletes of the past 40 years. … More

NHL gets ready for its Winter Classic chill Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL’s outdoor extravaganza has blossomed into a coveted score, with the price of admission rivaling a Super Bowl seat or Final Four trip. … The rest is here

Pens defenseman sees other side of Jagr Source: Tribune-Review
While Jaromir Jagr is being bombarded by boos at Consol Energy Center, one Penguins player will be cringing. … Excerpt from

Jagr returns to Pittsburgh with rival Flyers Source: Tribune-Review
The once-celebrated ex-Penguin makes his Consol Energy Center debut, almost seven months after spurning the Penguins to sign with the Flyers. … Continued here

Penguins’ Crosby expands treatment team Source: Tribune-Review
More than three weeks after his last game, Penguins’ captain continues to experience concussion-like symptoms. … More

Stunned Pic Of The Night 12.28 Source: The Pensblog
Guy in the blue shirt. … Read more here

Penguins Notebook: Bylsma offers injury report Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby’s concussion symptoms represent the most noted injury, but Penguins coach Dan Bylsma had updates on several others Wednesday after practice at Southpointe. Defenseman Kris Letang, who got a concussion Nov. … Visit link

Goal: Try to disrupt Jagr’s comfort level Source: Post Gazette
Those who have enjoyed the company of right winger Jaromir Jagr since he arrived in Philadelphia indicated that this future Hall of Famer never has been less comfortable than while he was surrounded by a handful of Pittsburgh reporters Wednesday after the Flyers practiced at Ice Castle in Castle Shannon. … Follow this link

Crosby likely to be out for an extended period Source: Post Gazette
It doesn’t appear as if Penguins center and captain Sidney Crosby will return to the lineup anytime soon. Crosby continues to do light workouts and still is experiencing some concussion symptoms, coach Dan Bylsma said Wednesday. It was the first update on the team’s top player since Crosby spoke publicly Dec … See more here

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby Still with Concussion Symptoms: Fan Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins collided with David Krejci of the Boston Bruins on December 5, 2011. … Continued here

24/7 Rangers vs Flyers: Episode 3, live stream here Source: The Pensblog
10:00 pm on HBO. But we have a link. *NOTE – it will say something about needing a flash player, but just let the thing countdown. … The rest is here

What To Watch For: Pens vs. Flyers Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (21-11-4) vs. FLYERS (21-10-4) WHEN: Dec. 29, 2011 – 7:00 pm | WHERE: CONSOL Energy Center WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM The date that Penguins fans everywher… … View post

Local Product Saad Scores Lone USA Goal in 4-1 Loss to Finland Source: penguins.nhl.com
Gibsonia native Brandon Saad scored Team USA’s lone goal in their 4-1 setback to Finland on Wednesday in their second game of the World Junior Championship’s opening round. Whitehall native John Gibson made his tournament debut … … Read more here

Video: Radio Rewind: Kirk Muller (12/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bob Grove features Carolina Head Coach Kirk Muller’s post-game comments on this week’s Radio Rewind. … Watch here

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PensHead Daily Links 12-28-2011

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 6, Capitals 2 – 12-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. … See more here

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THIRD PERIOD: Peters ready to break, 1-1 Source: The Pensblog
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SECOND PERIOD: Whatever city Source: The Pensblog
Tough period. … Excerpt from

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

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

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

Puck Previews: Blues vs. Red Wings; Sidney Crosby concerns (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Back by popular demand, here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. … Go here to read the rest

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 12-27-2011

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

It is okay women of the world. Mark Madden was just playing a radio character Source: The Pensblog
Mark Madden reached out to Jezebel, after they posted his bizarre tweet. Here is his apology: I owe women in general an apology. … Continued here

Pens-’Canes In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
6:31 PM: A big congratulations is in order for Penguins center Jordan Staal, as tonight he’ll become the seventh-youngest player (23 years, 108 days) since the Expansion Era (1967-68) to reach 400 games played. When asked what areas he’d like to improve on, Staalsy responded… 6:30 PM: Welcome back everybody! It’s time to finish off the last of those Christmas cookies, put down that eggnog and prepare to get back down to business as the Penguins will be hosting the Carolina Hurricanes for their first game out of the holiday break in just a short while … See the article here

Sidney Crosby’s Concussion Woes Have Penguins Concerned with the Kid’s Future Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby still has not returned to the ice since last playing on Dec. 5, and the lack of an update on his concussion symptoms from the team has raised the level of concern over the Kid’s NHL future. … Read the rest here

Hurricanes at Penguins – 12-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from a cloudy, wet, dreary day in Pittsburgh. This isn’t a Winter Wonderland a few days after Christmas. … Visit link

Penguins Honor McDowell High School Graduate with 2011 Bob Johnson Memorial Scholarship Source: penguins.nhl.com
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have awarded the 2011 Bob Johnson Memorial Scholarship to McDowell High School graduate Jeffrey Clark. The scholarship, valued at $5,000, is co-sponsored by the Pittsburgh Penguins Booster Club. The J… … Continue reading here

Gameday 36 – Hurricanes Source: The Pensblog
Carolina Hurricanes (12-19-6) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (20-11-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, FS-CR Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA We're full and sleepy from the holidays. The Pens have won three-in-a-row as Carolina comes into town. Season Series: 0-1-0 Last Meeting That Counted: December 3, 2011. … Excerpt from

11 years ago Source: The Pensblog
Where does the time even go? Jay Caufield city. … Read this article

Video: Tonight’s Matchup 12/27/11 vs. Hurricanes Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Carolina Hurricanes in tonight’s match up (12/27/11). … Watch here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (12/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 video features five questions with Defenseman Alexandre Picard. … Watch video here

Video: Hockey IQ (12/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This installment of Hockey IQ discusses icing and originally aired on Dec. 27, 2011. … Watch here

Video: Iron Workers (12/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal is featured in this Iron Worker’s Building of a Champion. He will play his 400th career game on 12/27/11. … Watch video here

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (12/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection Plays originally aired on 12/27/11. … To see video click here

Mark Madden melts down via twitter, hates women Source: The Pensblog
Man, we hate to keep harping on Mark Madden, but nothing we can do. Madden called us out for beingamateurson twitter because we said Tim Benz sucks. … Excerpt from

Former Pens Coach Johnny Wilson Passes Away Source: penguins.nhl.com
Johnny Wilson, the NHL’s former “ironman” as a player who went on to coach four NHL teams, including the Penguins, died Tuesday following an extended battle with lung disease. Wilson, 82, coached the Penguins for three f… … The rest is here

The Comeback Source: penguins.nhl.com
GREAT MOMENTS IN PENGUINS HISTORY: THE COMEBACK Bob Grove takes us back to December 27, 2000, when Mario Lemieux came out of the owner’s box and stepped on to the ice, and into the history books! The buzz started in early December, … … Read more here

Fan Guide vs. Carolina Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will battle the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, December 27 at CONSOL Energy Center. Here are some tips for fans who plan to attend the game: Doors will open at 6:00 pm for the 7:00 pm start The Penguins… … Read more

Former Pens coach Johnny Wilson dies Source: Post Gazette
Wilson, 82, coached the Penguins from 1977-78 through 1979-80, compiling a 91-105-44 record. … Excerpt from

About the Hurricanes – 12-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Hurricanes. … Excerpt from

Pittsburgh Penguins: 2012 New Year’s Resolutions for 10 Key Players Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins got back to practice on Monday after a brief Christmas break, and they are looking to close out 2011 on a high note and carry any momentum into January of 2012 and beyond. Pittsburgh is once again in solid playoff position in the Eastern Conference, currently sitting in fifth place with a record of 20-11-4 and 44 points … More here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (12/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … See video here

Video: Game-Day: Jordan Staal (12/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … Click here to view video

Video: Game-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (12/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … To see video click here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (12/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … Video here

NHL Network Remains Exclusive Home of IIHF WJC Source: penguins.nhl.com
NHL Network U.S. and USA Hockey have agreed to a long-term extension of their media contract that will keep the Network as the exclusive television and streaming home for the International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship in the Uni… … See more here

4 Things to know about the Hurricanes: 12.27 Source: The Pensblog
Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. … See the rest here

Canes @ Pens: No lineup changes upfront or on the blueline for Pens tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Carolina Hurricanes (12-19-6, 30 pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (20-11-4, 44 pts) Morning Skate Buzz PITTSBURGH — Expect to see the same lineup for the Penguins tonight when they face the Carolina Hurricanes at home. Defenseman Paul Martin is getting closer to returning to the lineup but Martin will not be an option to return to … More here

Locals Help Team USA Win, 11-3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh amateur hockey again made an impact on the international hockey world Monday night. Bill Arnold taps gloves with Penguins prospect Josh Archibald after Arnold scored in … … Read more

Former Penguins coach Johnny Wilson dies – 12-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
JgSrdMGFESo Former Penguins coach Johnny Wilson passed away today. He was 82 … Follow this link

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Carolina Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens lines (10:36 AM). … Continued here

Penguins Wives Association’s 2011-12 Holiday Basket Auction Source: penguins.nhl.com
For the sixth season, the Pittsburgh Penguins Wives Association has created a special holiday project for charity. This season, the ladies will once again decorate and fill holiday gift baskets! Each holiday basket is decorated and filled with … … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” It doesn’t matter who’s playing or who’s not. … Continued here

NHL in 2011: Rain, riots and a Winnipeg revival (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
From a tragic plan crash to Sidney Crosby’s concussion, 2011 proved to be a difficult year in hockey. … More here

Video: Great Moments in Penguins History (12/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bob Grove takes us back to December 27, 2000, when Mario Lemieux came out of the owner’s box and stepped on to the ice, and into the history books! … Watch here

Video: Scouting Report: Carolina (12/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pens will take on the Carolina Hurricanes following the holiday hiatus. Michelle Crechiolo gives us the details on what to expect. … Video here

Concern is growing for Crosby’s well-being Source: Tribune-Review
The more time that elapses without an update on Sidney Crosby’s health, the more some of his teammates are beginning to worry. … Read this article

Without Fleury, they’d be in danger Source: Post Gazette
Here’s one way to gauge the value of a player: Ask a couple of teammates where the club would be without him. “That’s a tough question,” Penguins winger Pascal Dupuis said Monday of goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury … See more here

Penguins Notebook: Martin might return this week Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins got some tangible evidence of injured players making strides before and at practice Monday. Defenseman Paul Martin (undisclosed injury) and forwards Richard Park (broken foot) and Dustin Jeffrey (setback from knee surgery) skated before the team did at Southpointe. … More

NHL Roundup: Sutter’s fluke goal seals Carolina’s win Source: Post Gazette
Brandon Sutter scored a short-handed goal and was credited with a bizarre empty-netter Monday night, leading the host Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-2 victory against the New Jersey Devils. Tuomo Ruutu and Anthony Stewart scored in the second period, and Tim Gleason and Tim Brent each had two assists for the Hurricanes, who will visit the Penguins tonight. … See the article here

Monday Night Pens Buzz: Martin, Park on the mend but the same can’t be said for Crosby or Letang yet Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins returned from the holiday break today in preparations for Tuesday night’s contest against the Carolina Hurricanes who were victorious tonight, defeating the New Jersey Devils 4-2 on home ice. Brandon Sutter scored twice and Cam Ward made 23 saves to earn the win. Carolina took over the game in the second period, … Continued here

Tuesdays With Stoosh 12.27.2011 Source: The Pensblog
Christmas hangover city. Some holiday leftovers, dudes… … Go here to read the rest

New year, new goals for Sens (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
With three games left before the calendar turns to 2012, the Ottawa Senators have been a delightful surprise so far. … The rest is here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (12/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after practice at Southpointe. … Video here

Video: Off-Day: Jordan Staal (12/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media after practice at Southpointe. … See this video

Video: Off-Day: James Neal (12/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after practice at Southpointe. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 12-24-2011

Saturday, December 24th, 2011

Puck Daddy’s top 10 hockey fan moments of 2011 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Every year, the magnitude of the top stories in sports is affected by how fans react to them. … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 12-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Shelly Anderson’s recap from last night’s game . “When I get the puck on my stick, I know exactly where I’m going to put it.” – James Neal on his third period goal. -The Winnipeg Free Press’ recap … See the article here

Penguins demote Stait – 12-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
A day after recalling him from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL, the Penguins demoted defenseman Brian Strait back to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. … Read more here

Penguins Re-Assign Defenseman Brian Strait to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned defenseman Brian Strait to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Strait, 23, has appeared in one game this seaso… … See the article here

Video: Post-Game: James Neal (12/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after defeating the Winnipeg Jets 4-1. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Zbynek Michalek (12/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media after defeating the Winnipeg Jets 4-1. … Watch here


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RECAP: WinLOLpeg. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
Got news for you. … See the article here

Engelland accepts league decision, prepares for Dec. 31 Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Derek Engelland took no issue Friday with the three-game suspension the NHL issued for his head shot on Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger last weekend. … Link

Neal’s 20th goal sparks Penguins’ 20th win Source: Tribune-Review
There is much to be said for having 20 wins by Christmas in the NHL, as the Pens do after whipping the Jets, 4-1. … See the article here

Friday’s Three Stars: Brad Marchand’s 5-point party (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Brad Marchand, Boston Bruins Marchand had both his first career hat trick and first career 5-point night in the Bruins’ 8-0 curb-stomping of the Florida Panthers, their sixth straight win … Link

Penguins scores 3 in third period to top Jets 4-1 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
James Neal saw his goal almost before he scored it. Definitely before Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec did anyway. His score 22 seconds into the third period put Pittsburgh ahead and the Penguins scored two more goals in the final 20 minutes to beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 Friday night … Follow this link

Neal scores winner as Penguins beat Jets 4-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
WINNIPEG – James Neal is playing with such confidence, he can practically see himself scoring. … Read more here

Surge in 3rd leads to victory for Penguins Source: Post Gazette
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The zealous fans at MTS Centre like to pick out a whipping boy or two on the opposing team. It does not have to involve a grudge. A couple of stars will do. … See the rest here

NHL ROUNDUP: Rangers top Flyers, take Atlantic lead Source: Post Gazette
Henrik Lundqvist made 28 saves in his second win against Philadelphia this season and rookie defenseman Stu Bickel had two more assists for the host New York Rangers, who beat the Flyers, 4-2, Friday night to move into first place in the Atlantic Division. … See more here

Engelland offers no defense for hit vs. Blackhawks Source: Post Gazette
Deryk Engelland wasn’t angry, didn’t defend his hit on Chicago’s Marcus Kruger. The Penguins defenseman simply accepted the three-game suspension handed down by the NHL. … Link

Milbury won’t face charges in incident Source: Post Gazette
Former Boston Bruins coach and player Mike Milbury will not face charges after a Massachusetts clerk magistrate ruled Friday that there is not enough evidence to criminally charge him after his confrontation with a 12-year-old youth hockey player. The decision came after a closed-door hearing involving witnesses and police in Brookline District Court. … See the rest here

Loud crowd doesn’t stop Penguins win Source: Post Gazette
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The zealous fans at MTS Centre like to pick out a whipping boy on the opposing team. … See the article here

Endgame: Penguins 4, Jets 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Pens-Jets In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins 4, Jets 1 0:00: Horn sounds and the game is over. Pens pull out the victory. 5:02: Congratulations to Sullivan, who recorded an assist in the game for his 700th career NHL point. … More

Penguins at Jets – 12-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Happy Festivus to all of us: ChmhQz5wsOI -Festivus Day games have been unkind to the Penguins throughout their history. … Read this article

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Winnipeg Jets 4-1. … Watch here

Video: He’s the Neal Deal Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal fires home his 20th goal of the season from the hashmarks. … Watch video here

Video: Glass Scraps With Asham Source: penguins.nhl.com
Arron Asham and Tanner Glass scrap at center ice. … Watch video here

Video: Scoreless With a Chance of Fleurys Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury snatches a Nik Antropov shot from just outside the paint. … Click here to view video

Video: Off the Marc-Andre Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury anticipates an icing call and is forced to scramble when there is none forthcoming. … Video here

Video: Staal the Engine Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal snaps a 7 game scoring drought by snapping a powerplay goal by Ondrej Pavelec. … View video here

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PensHead Daily Links 12-20-2011

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

Puck Previews: Blackhawks visit Pens; Bourque talks suspension (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 … Go here to read the rest

Ex-coach says Cunneyworth should learn French (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
MONTREAL – Guy Carbonneau can feel for Randy Cunneyworth, but he also believes the new coach of the Montreal Canadiens should learn to speak French as quickly as he can. … Link

A look at some coaching options for Habs (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Amidst a debate over the need for a bilingual head coach, the Montreal Canadiens say they’ll evaluate the position at the end of the season. … More

Gameday 34 – Blackhawks Source: The Pensblog
Chicago Blackhaws (21-8-4) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (18-11-4) 7:30 pm/et TV: Versus, TSN2 CONSOL Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA Games against the Blackhawks are always fun. Of course, games against the Blackhawks also mean that the Penguins won't have a full roster, which is obviously the case once again. Craig Adams and Jordan Staal skated this morning and they're both game-time decisions. … Read the rest here

Blackhawks at Penguins – 12-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM Greetings from: -No… … Continue reading here

Who are the NHL’s best road scorers? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Star players that excel offensively away from home have always received extra credit from me. They’re seeing tougher defensive matchups because their opponents get the last line change. They’re usually swimming against the tide of emotion and momentum a home Continue reading … More here

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Mark Recchi, still a troll Source: The Pensblog
Good find by the dicks over at Days of Y'Orr . … Visit link

Video: Iron Workers (12/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Iron Workers Building of a Champion video originally aired 12/20/11 and features Matt Cooke. … Watch video here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (12/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dec. 20′s Nemacolin Big 5 features five questions with goaltender Brent Johnson. … Watch here

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (12/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection Plays aired during the 12/20/11 Penguins game against the Chicago Blackhawks. … Video here

Video: Hockey IQ (12/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Slewfoot is discussed in this 12/20/11installement of Hockey IQ. … See video here

Video: Tonight’s Matchup 12/20/11 vs. Blackhawks Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the top of the league in wins, the Chicago Blackhawks for tonight’s match up 12/20/11. … Watch video here

Video: Mario Skates at CONSOL (12/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Legend Mario Lemieux skates with several former Penguins today at the CONSOL Energy Center. … To see video click here

Puck Daddy’s 10 biggest trades of 2011 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Many have lamented the lost art of the NHL trade in the salary cap era, but 2011 was a sign that wheeling and/or dealing remain valuable ways to build a hockey team, either long or short-term, as well as aprime Continue reading … Read more here

Lemieux, Pens Alum Scrimmage at CONSOL Energy Center Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mario Lemieux took a pass in the neutral zone and skated past a defender for a breakaway. Lemieux deked the puck, pulling the goalie out of the crease. Lemieux curled the puck to his backhand and with a little tap re-directed the rubber over the g… … Continued here

About the Blackhawks – 12-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Blackhawks. … The rest is here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (12/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks. … To see video click here

Video: Game-Day: Jordan Staal (12/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks. … See this video

Video: Game-Day: Craig Adams (12/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks. … Watch here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (12/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks. … See this video

Leafs’ Colby Armstrong out with concussion (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The raging concussion epidemic in the NHL claimed another victim in Toronto Maple Leafs forward Colby Armstrong. Armstrong was hurt Saturday night against Vancouver, but didn’t tell the Leafs’ doctors about his symptoms until Monday, nearly 48 hours after a collision with… … Read more

Lights going out at the Mellon Arena > Lights going out at Candlestick Source: The Pensblog
This happened last night in San Francisco: Via thesportsgrid : ( that is not our ad) ESPN treated it like it was 9/11. … See the rest here

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Chicago Source: penguins.nhl.com
Staal & Adams game-time decision for tonight; Fleury in net (11:32 AM). Staal & Adams on the ice for morning skate (10:33 AM) … Read this article

4 Things to know about the Blackhawks Source: The Pensblog
Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. Click it for the breakdown. … Follow this link

Penguins Fall Classic Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Fan Guide vs. Chicago Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will battle the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, December 20 at CONSOL Energy Center. Here are some tips for fans who plan to attend the game: Doors will open at 6:00 pm for the 7:30 pm start All f… … Excerpt from

Empty Netter Assists – 12-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” I was a bit disappointed in getting cut first, but I went down to Wilkes-Barre and worked really hard .” – Simon Despres (above) on his training camp. -Welcome back Ben Lovejoy… to practice … Continue reading here

Video: Skate with the Greats (12/19/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Alumni skated on the Penguins Pond with fans who purchased tickets … Click here to view video

December 20, 2006: The day the music almost died Source: The Pensblog
We've see incredible highs and lows the last five years. It's been a privilege riding with those of you who have been with us since the beginning of the blog. … Continue reading here

Province wants French-speaking Habs coach Source: Tribune-Review
The Quebec government isn’t pleased about the hiring of a Montreal Canadiens coach who can’t speak French. … Continued here

Injuries cloud lineup decisions for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins’ injury situation is murkier than ever heading into a game against the Chicago Blackhawks this week. … Read this article

Penguins winger Kennedy enduring slump Source: Tribune-Review
Tyler Kennedy played the best hockey of his career following injuries to stars last season, but that’s not been the case lately. … Read this article

Injuries no longer a concern for top-10 fantasy players (The StarPhoenix) Source: Yahoo Sports
Each week we will look at a top-10 fantasy forward list. … Read this article

Penguins’ rookie Despres getting his shot Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins were on a power play. … Visit link

Penguins Notebook: Lovejoy, Michalek may be close to playing Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defensemen Ben Lovejoy and Zbynek Michalek returned to practice Monday and could be close to playing. Centers Jordan Staal and Craig Adams did not skate, but they could be ready to go as soon as tonight’s game against Chicago at Consol Energy Center. The Blackhawks led the NHL with 46 points going into Monday’s schedule. … Continued here

NHL Notebook: Canadian government displeased with hiring Source: Post Gazette
The Quebec government isn’t pleased about the hiring of a Montreal Canadiens coach who can’t speak French. The province’s culture minister said she expects the Canadiens to correct the situation. Christine St-Pierre isn’t quite calling for the firing of new coach Randy Cunneyworth, a former Penguins player who was just hired over the weekend. … Read more

What To Watch For: Pens vs. Blackhawks Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (18-11-4) vs. BLACKHAWKS (21-8-4) WHEN: Dec. 20, 2011 – 7:30 pm | WHERE: CONSOL Energy Center WATCH: Versus | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM The Chicago Blackhawks enter Tuesday&rsq… … Read more here

Tuesdays With Stoosh 12.20.2011 Source: The Pensblog
In which Santa Stoosh squeezes his fat ass down that chimney and finds the jolliest bunch of assholes this side of the nuthouse… Or we just check some Christmas wish lists, Pittsburgh Penguins-style. Sidney Crosby Doc Brown's DeLorean and enough plutonium to get him back to the morning of January 1, 2011 … Read the rest here

Pens Fans "Skate with the Greats" Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins fans had the opportunity of a lifetime Monday night, skating alongside hockey legends and Stanley Cup champions in the “Skate With The Greats” event held at the outdoor rink Penguins Pond at South Side Works. “This i… … Continue reading here

Video: Great Moments in Penguins History (12/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bob Grove takes us back to October of 1967, when the Penguins became the first team from the Expansion Class to defeat an Original Six team. … Click here to view video

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PensHead Daily Links 12-18-2011

Sunday, December 18th, 2011

NHL roundup: Crosby’s condition won’t affect contract talks (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Even as the Pittsburgh Penguins again put Sidney Crosby on the injured list, the team reportedly will not let his concussion issues affect contract discussions. Instead, general manager Ray Shero expressed conviction to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that Crosby’s value would… … Continued here

Penguins demote Sneep, Strait – 12-18-11 Source: Empty Netters
A night after helping the NHL Penguins blow out the Sabres, Carl Sneep (right) is back in the AHL. Sneep and fellow defenseman Brian Strait were demoted to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL this afternoon. Sneep made his NHL debut last night. … More

Penguins send two defensemen back to AHL Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins today reassigned defensemen Carl Sneep and Brian Strait to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … Excerpt from

Report: Crosby’s injury won’t affect contract talks (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Even as the Pittsburgh Penguins again put Sidney Crosby on the injured list, the team reportedly will not let his concussion issues affect contract discussions. Instead, general manager Ray Shero expressed conviction to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that Crosby’s value would… … Follow this link

Penguins Re-Assign Carl Sneep and Brian Strait to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned defensemen Carl Sneep and Brian Strait to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Sneep, 24, made his … … More

Empty Netter Assists – 12-18-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “My first shot, I scored … Read more here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Is Evgeni Malkin the Front-Runner for Hart Trophy? Source: Bleacher Report
Take a look at the Penguins lineup from their last game against Buffalo , and chances are, the average hockey fan won’t recognize quite a few of the names. Guys like Eric Tangradi, Carl Sneep, Joe Vitale, Alexandre Picard, and Simon Despres are filling in for the Pens because they are so injury depleted. Currently for the Penguins , Sidney Crosby , Paul Martin, Zbynek Michalek, Kris Letang, and Jordan Staal are out of the lineup … Visit link


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RECAP: The Evgeni Malkin Diaries. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
What a horrible game for Ryan Miller. That's all it comes down to. … See the article here

Canadiens fire coach Martin after slow start Source: Tribune-Review
Jacques Martin, who preaches defense, was in his third season with the Canadiens, and he is also one of the winningest coaches in NHL history. … Read the rest here

If needed, vet Munroe may get call from Pens Source: Tribune-Review
If the Penguins needed to call up a goaltender from Wilkes-Barre right now, it just might be veteran Scott Munroe instead of prospect Brad Thiessen. … See more here

Shero: Crosby remains priority for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby’s yearlong bout with a concussion will not influence next summer’s contract talks, Penguins GM Ray Shero says. … Visit link

Malkin, Penguins thrash past Miller, Sabres Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins scored three goals in the first nine minutes, 53 seconds to send Buffalo goaltender Ryan Miller to the bench, albeit temporarily, and spark a victory. … See the article here

Athletes, military fans make a connection Source: Tribune-Review
Through grand and quiet gestures, Pittsburgh sports teams are letting the men and women who are and have served our country know that they are not forgotten. … Go here to read the rest

Saturday’s Three Stars: Malkin’s 5-spot; Lucic, Cole Shanabans? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins Malkin tied a career high with five points as the Penguins steamrolled the Buffalo Sabres, 8-3. … Link

Malkin’s hat trick buries Buffalo, 8-3 Source: Post Gazette
Evgeni Malkin did not score a milestone goal Saturday night, the way Simon Despres did. And he didn’t reach a major statistical plateau, the way Marc-Andre Fleury did. … Excerpt from

NHL roundup: Bruins jump on Flyers, 6-0 Source: Post Gazette
The Boston Bruins got started right away with a goal in the first minute and cruised to an easy win after burying the Philadelphia Flyers with a flurry of early goals. … See more here

Martin latest Penguin to miss time with an injury Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins’ injury report grew again when defenseman Paul Martin missed Saturday’s game against Buffalo at Consol Energy Center. Martin appeared to injure his right leg Friday night when he was checked by Ottawa’s Chris Phillips. … Follow this link

On the Penguins: A part of Sid’s legacy Source: Post Gazette
Two days after David Steckel felled Sidney Crosby with a wicked — unintentional or otherwise — blow to the head during the Winter Classic at Heinz Field Jan. 1, a Penguins executive was asked if Crosby had been given a concussion test in the wake of that hit. The response was fast and firm … Continue reading here

Malkin’s hat trick leads Pens over Sabres 8-3 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Evgeni Malkin had his seventh NHL hat trick, and tied a career high with five points … Follow this link

Penguins rout Sabres, 8-3 Source: Post Gazette
Evgeni Malkin had a hat trick among his five points and goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury got his 200th career win as the Penguins routed the Buffalo Sabres, 8-3, tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Follow this link

Fleury Hits 200 Marker Source: penguins.nhl.com
Saturday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres was full of milestones for the Penguins in an 8-3 victory at the CONSOL Energy Center. … See the rest here

Malkin’s Hat Trick Powers Total Team Effort Source: penguins.nhl.com
Saturday wasn’t just a great day for hockey – it was an absolutely fantastic night for Evgeni Malkin. … More here

Endgame: Penguins 8, Sabres 3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins place captain Crosby on injured list (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, out since Dec. 5 because of a recurrence of concussion-like symptoms, was placed on the injured list on Saturday. Crosby has already been out the required time for someone on the injured list, so he could be activated at any time. … More here

Video: Post-Game: Evgeni Malkin (12/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to the media after defeating the Buffalo Sabres. … Video here

Video: Despres’s First Source: penguins.nhl.com
Simon Despres tallies his first career NHL goal. … Click here to view video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Buffalo Sabres. … See video here

Video: Three Square Neals Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin and the Pittsburgh Penguins continue the assault, this time with James Neal tallying his 10th powerplay goal. … See this video

Video: Malkin-tents Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin takes a long pass up the boards and swoops in to jam the puck between Jhonas Enroth’s pads. … Watch video here

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (12/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after defeating the Buffalo Sabres. … View video

Video: He’s Got Good Geno’s Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin finishes off a solid Penguin rush to chase Ryan Miller from the 3-0 game. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Simon Despres (12/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Simon Despres talks to the media after defeating the Buffalo Sabres. … View video here

Video: Post-Game: Carl Sneep (12/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Carl Sneep talks to the media after defeating the Buffalo Sabres. … To see video click here

Video: Millennium Malkin Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin seemed to be playing at lightspeed Saturday night, garnering five points against the Sabres. … Click here to view video

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PensHead Daily Links 12-17-2011

Saturday, December 17th, 2011

Penguins sit Martin with a lower leg injury Source: Tribune-Review
Defenseman Paul Martin was out of the Penguins’ lineup against Buffalo because of a lower leg injury he suffered against Ottawa. … Continue reading here

Penguins recall two from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins’ seemingly never-ending pipeline to the American Hockey League continues as they have recalled forward Jason Williams and defenseman Carl Sneep from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. … Visit link

Pens Game Day News on Martin being out, Fleury needing to steal a game & struggles vs top-10 teams in NHL Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Game Day News *Paul Martin will miss tonight’s due to what is believed to be a knee injury. The extent of his injury is unknown. … Visit link

Gameday 33 – Sabres Source: The Pensblog
Buffalo Sabres (16-12-3) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (17-11-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, MSG-B CONSOL Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA The Penguins are 5-5 in their last ten. … Read this article

Pens-Sabres In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bylsma gives Martin update (5:07 PM). A short update on Letang (5:24 PM). The Verizon Game Day Report (5:00 PM) … Follow this link

Sabres at Penguins – 12-17-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from a chilly, slightly snowy day in Pittsburgh. Winter is right around the corner … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Recall Jason Williams and Carl Sneep from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Jason Williams and defenseman Carl Sneep from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Williams, 31, has… … See the article here

Penguins recall Sneep and Williams – 12-17-11 Source: Empty Netters
The NHL Penguins are looking more and more like the AHL Penguins. The team recalled defenseman Carl Sneep (right) and forward Jason Williams from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. … See the rest here

Video: Tonight’s Matchup 12/17/11 vs. Buffalo Sabres Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Buffalo Sabres for tonight’s match up (12/17/11) … Watch video here

Video: Iron Workers (12/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Iron Workers Building of a Champion originally aired 12/17/11. … Video here

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (12/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection Plays aired during the 12/17/11 match up against the Buffalo Sabres. … Watch here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (12/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Nemacolin Big 5 features one question and five players. Find the answer to “Who is the biggest prankster?” … Click here to view video

Video: Hockey IQ (12/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Hockey IQ video originally aired 12/17/11. … View video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Pre-Game (12/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Buffalo Sabers. … Video here

Reminderblog: Rinko contest for all marbles tonight Source: The Pensblog
All the marbles = Stephen S's prints in this case.. Details are here … See the rest here

4 Things To Know About The Sabres: 12.17 Source: The Pensblog
4 Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. Click it for the breakdown. 1. … See the article here

RECAP: A long December. PENS LOSE Source: The Pensblog
Just adding this recap for two reasons. 1 … See the rest here

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 10, Sharks 2 – 12-17-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the second … … Read more here

About the Sabres – 12-17-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Sabres. When and where: 7 p.m., Consol Energy Center … Continue reading here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (12/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo breaks down tonight’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. … See video here

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Sabres Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (17-11-4) vs. SABRES (16-12-3) WHEN: Dec. 17, 2011 – 7:00 pm | WHERE: CONSOL Energy Center WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM Tonight is also the second of back-to-b… … More

Empty Netter Assists – 12-17-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . Paul Martin left the game due to a “lower-body” injury … Read more here

Second-period collapse sinks Penguins in Ottawa Source: Tribune-Review
The hockey gods continued to have a laugh at the Penguins’ expense Friday, and Dan Bylsma’s squad finally looks weary from a year of injury. … Continued here


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Injuries are getting in Penguins’ head (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ inability to reach anything resembling good health is well known. Now, it’s starting to become clear that the team’s unprecedented number of injuries is beginning to take a psychological toll. … See more here

Negative times, Pens lose 6-4 Source: The Pensblog
Spezza all night. fuck. Buffalo in like eight minutes … Visit link

NHL Roundup: Shootout goes Panthers’ way Source: Post Gazette
Sean Bergenheim’s scored Florida’s two goals in regulation, and Stephen Weiss connected for the shootout winner as the Panthers beat the Calgary Flames, 3-2, Friday night in Sunrise, Fla. Jose Theodore stopped 24 shots for the Panthers, whose past 11 home games have been decided by one goal. … Continue reading here

Spezza: NHL players might see hiding head injury is bad Source: Post Gazette
There are plenty of theories intended to explain the spike in NHL players diagnosed with concussions over the past year. Some point to the increased size and speed of players. Others suggest changes to the rules are responsible. … Read the rest here

Another loss, another injury for Penguins Source: Post Gazette
There are no easy games when a team’s lineup is this diluted. There are no guaranteed victories; no opponent that can be taken lightly. Nonetheless, there are teams that the Penguins, even in their weakened state, have to feel they should beat … More here

Friday’s Three Stars: Pretty much everyone had four points (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Fourth star to the NHL.com headline writer behind this gem. … Continued here

Wild second period sends Ottawa over Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
OTTAWA – It took a period for the Ottawa Senators to find their offence on Friday, but when they did, it overwhelmed the Pittsburgh Penguins. … Continued here

Senators score 5 in the second, beat Penguins 6-4 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Ottawa Senators were in the right frame of mind as they headed to the dressing room after a big second period. Jason Spezza had two goals and two assists, and Jared Cowen also had four points to lead Ottawa to a 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night. Daniel Alfredsson scored his 398th NHL goal and added two assists, and Erik Karlsson also had three points. … See more here

Senators hand Penguins their latest loss Source: Post Gazette
OTTAWA, Ontario — Ottawa defeated the Penguins, 6-4, at Scotiabank Place tonight. … Go here to read the rest

Endgame: Senators 6, Penguins 4 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Senators set to replace aging scoreboard (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators announced on Friday that they will replace the scoreboard at Scotiabank Place with four high-definition screens and two LED rings. … Read the rest here

Pens-Senators In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
SENATORS 6, PENGUINS 4 0:00: That’ll do it. … View post

Video: Post-Game: Craig Adams (12/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams talks to the media after falling to the Ottawa Senators. … Watch here

Penguins at Senators – 12-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Our apologies for the delay tonight. Technical issues. -No Zbynek Michalek or Jordan Staal tonight. … More

Video: Sullying the Net Source: penguins.nhl.com
Arron Asham’s fake shot fools the Senators and allows Steve Sullivan to break the ice for the Penguins. … To see video click here

Video: Tank-gradi Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi shrugs off a big hit in the first period of Friday night’s game. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after falling to the Ottawa Senators. … View video

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PensHead Daily Links 12-16-2011

Friday, December 16th, 2011

Puck Previews: Bachman in overdrive; Connolly back in Buffalo (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. … Read the rest here

Kunitz: ‘Pretty scary’ to see Pronger shut down for season Source: Tribune-Review
Anyone wearing the C on the Philadelphia Flyers sweater is generally an enemy of the Penguins. … Continue reading here

Gameday 32 – Senators Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (17-10-4) @ Ottawa Senators (14-14-4) 7:30 pm/et TV: ROOT, SNET-E , RDS Scotiabank Place – Ottawa, ON According to the Penguins' website , “Brent Johnson will be starting in net tonight and the rest of the lineup will be a game-time decision.” The entire rest of the lineup will be a game-time decision…. This is where we are right now. … Continued here

Fan Guide vs. Buffalo Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will battle the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, December 17 at CONSOL Energy Center. Here are some tips for fans who plan to attend the game: Doors will open at 5:30 pm for the 7:00 pm start Visit Pe… … View post

Conte Book Signing Saturday at PensGear Source: penguins.nhl.com
Author Andy Conte will be signing copies of his best-selling book, “Breakway: The Inside Story of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Rebirth” on Saturday from 5:30-7 p.m. at the PensGear store at CONSOL Energy Center. The Penguins… … More here

Video: Game-Day: Zbynek Michalek (12/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to he media before tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … See this video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (12/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to he media before tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … Watch here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (12/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo breaks down tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … Watch here

The scariest thing about NHL’s concussion crisis (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The epidemic of head injuries in the NHL is even more frightening when you consider all of the preventative measures the league has taken. … Read more

Rhoads gets 10 year – $20 million extension from Iowa State Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pitt moving towards Cristobal, Fickell, Chryst & others PiTTSBURGH — Paul Rhoads who was at the top of Pitt’s wishlist, is no longer a candidate for the Pitt job. The threat of Rhoads going to Pitt made Iowa State move quickly and the school has given Rhoads a massive 10 year – $20 million extension, … Read this article

Pens to hold Michalek out of lineup? The Latest lineup news Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Defenseman Zbynek Michalek had his sights set on returning to the lineup tonight but those plans might be on him now Talk coming out of today’s morning skate is that the team will likely hold Michalek out of tonights game. Michalek told reporters he is a game time decision and some minor symptoms are believed … Go here to read the rest

Mike Milbury apparently roughed up a youth hockey player Source: The Pensblog
Well this is unfortunate. Via the Boston Channel : Michael Milbury , who currently works as a hockey analyst for Versus NHL, was accused of assaulted a 12-year-old youth hockey player at the Dexter School Ice Rink in Brookline last week. Milbury is an assistant coach of a local hockey team, and the alleged victim is a player from an opposing team … View post

About the Senators – 12-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Senators. … Read more here

Video: Game-Day: Joe Vitale (12/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Vitale talks to he media before tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … Watch video here

Video: Scouting Report: Buffalo (12/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins take on the Buffalo Sabres in the first game of back-to-back matches. Michelle Crechiolo gives us the scouting report. … View video

STATS: Ottawa gives up infinite goals a game Source: The Pensblog
Interesting stat via NHL.com The Senators give up 3.44 goals a game . The Penguins score 2.97 a game . The over/under, according to betus.com, is 5 1/2 hmmmmmmmm … … See the article here

Pens Fans Raise $104,000 For “Support Our Heroes” Veterans Day Campaign Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins fans and sponsors raised more than $104,000 for U.S. … Link

Official Big Dog Tangradi T-Shirts (Pre-Order) Source: The Pensblog
The highly anticipated exclusive “Big Dog” Eric Tangradi T-shirts are finally available! These self-endorsed shirts are silk-screen printed onto high-quality, Gildan-brand 100% cotton T-shirts. You have the option of the following four designs: 1 – Face Logo on Black shirt 2 – Face Logo on White shirt 3 – Dog Logo on Black shirt 4 – Dog Logo on White shirt Each shirt is $24.99 … Continued here

Aftermath of Chris Pronger shutdown shocks Flyers, vilifies NHL (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
With the announcement that Philadelphia Flyers captain Chris Pronger will likely “not return to play for the Philadelphia Flyers for the remainder of the 2011-12 season or playoffs,” 2011 has the second of its nightmarish bookends for the National Hockey Continue reading … See the article here

Pens recall Tangradi and Picard for tonight’s game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The musical chairs continue for a depleted Penguins team The team this morning has recalled forward Eric Tangradi and defenseman Alexandre Picard for tonight’s game vs the Ottawa Senators. The Penguins come into tonights game with Joe Vitale and Jordan Staal dealing with nagging injuries and both are regarded as game time decisions … Read more

Penguins Report: Game Day at Ottawa Source: penguins.nhl.com
Malkin is a beast (10:30 AM). A look at tonight’s game (10:20 AM). 10:50 AM: As you may or may not know, the Pens are selling the old Civic Arena roof in holiday ornament style … Read more here

Penguins Recall Eric Tangradi and Alexandre Picard from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Eric Tangradi and defenseman Alexandre Picard from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Tangradi, 2… … More

Pens-Ottawa playoff moments Source: The Pensblog
We're taking a look back at some of the best moments from the three Senators playoff series. … Continued here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Brooks Orpik (above) like to hit . -Jordan Staal and Joe Vitale are game-time decisions for tonight … Continue reading here

NHL’s quick hook claims five coaches early Source: Tribune-Review
The St. Louis Blues pulled the trigger first, firing coach Davis Payne just 13 games into a season they felt the sudden urge to save. … Visit link

Flyers’ Pronger out for rest of season Source: Tribune-Review
Philadelphia Flyers captain Chris Pronger will miss the rest of the regular season and playoffs because of severe post-concussion syndrome. … See the article here

Status of Pens center Staal is still uncertain Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center center Jordan Staal, suffering from a lower-body injury, played earlier this week in a loss to the Red Wings. … Read more

Goaltender Fleury steadies Penguins’ lineup Source: Tribune-Review
In a troubling year in which Pens stars have sustained major injuries, goalie Marc-Andre Fleury has become the team’s rock. … Read more

Status of Penguins’ Staal, Vitale up in air Source: Post Gazette
Penguins centers Jordan Staal and Joe Vitale missed practice for the second day in a row Thursday because of unspecified injuries. “We expect them to be at the morning skate” today in Ottawa, coach Dan Bylsma said, adding that for the game tonight against the Senators, “they will be a game-time decision.” … Follow this link

Penguins: Hits keep coming from all corners Source: Post Gazette
It almost looks like a competition is brewing among a handful of Penguins to see who will finish with the most hits. … See the article here

Coaching Search: Pitt prepared to go hard after Paul Rhoads and the Iowa State coach intends to listen Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Chryst, Stoops also emerging as “legitimate” candidates Pitt’s search for a new football coach is accelerating and the school has a very small shortlist of three to four candidates at the top of their wishlist, and former defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads has emerged as the school’s top choice. Sources close to the situation indicate that … View post

Islanders’ Rolston leaves game with a concussion (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Concussions continue to be the major story in the NHL. New York Islanders forward Brian Rolston left Thursday night’s game against Dallas due to a concussion. … More here

Flyers’ Pronger out for rest of season (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Philadelphia Flyers captain Chris Pronger will miss the rest of the NHL season because of severe post-concussion syndrome. The Canadian veteran sat out six games earlier this season after taking a brutal hit to the face with a stick during a game against Toronto on Oct … Read more here

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Senators Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (17-10-4) at SENATORS (14-14-2) WHEN: Dec. 16, 2011 – 7:30 pm | WHERE: Scotiabank Place WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM The Senators enter Friday’s game on a b… … See the rest here

NHL quick hooks claims 5 coaches early (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The St … Read the rest here

Chris Pronger out for season with severe post-concussion syndrome (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
On Oct. 24, Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger took a Mikhail Grabovski stick to the face during a follow-through on a shot and missed two weeks. … More

Sidney Crosby: Why the Pittsburgh Penguins Can Win the Cup Without Crosby Source: Bleacher Report
Although the Penguins don’t have Crosby for an extended period of time , they look to have similar success without him like they did last season and earlier this year when he was shelved. It’s well documented that the Penguins have played well without their star … Link

Flyers Pronger to miss rest of season due to concussion – 12-15-11 Source: Empty Netters
It’s not just on this side of the state. Flyers captain Chris Pronger will miss the remainder of the regular season as well as the postseason due to “severe post-concussion sydrome” according to general manager Paul Holmgren . Pronger has missed the team’s past … … View post

Video: Pens Vault: The Save (1216/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins Vault opens up a reflection on The Save in 1991 by Frank Pietrangelo. … Video here

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PensHead Daily Links 12-15-2011

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Flyers goalie the star of first 24/7 segment (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
MONTREAL – Goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov’s musings about Earth’s place in the universe was all the buzz around the Philadelphia Flyers the day after the airing of the first segment of HBO’s 24/7 show. … Continue reading here

Luongo on Canucks: ‘We’re better than last year’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Vancouver goalie keeps rolling with the punches and the Canucks are just rolling, looking like an elite contender once again. … View post

Concussions becoming the Penguins’ curse (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURG, Pa. – Concussions are becoming the curse of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and not just because of Sidney Crosby. … See the rest here

Video: Scouting Report: Ottawa Senators (12/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
One Michalek brother may be on the ice tomorrow night. … See this video

Malkin Returning to Dominant Form Source: penguins.nhl.com
When athletes undergo a devastating knee surgery, it usually takes a good 12 months before they feel back to normal – let alone play at their highest level. … See more here

The Pensblog 2011 Pittsburgh Penguins Year in Review Source: The Pensblog
We're nearing the end of 2011 and therefore we wanted to commemorate the year that was for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In preparation for this post, we spent weeks thinking about the year and coming up with a way to truly represent what 2011 meant to the Pittsburgh Penguins and their fans … More

Our five favorite moments from 24/7, Episode 1 Source: The Pensblog
Even watching 24/7 last year, it was hard not to gain respect for some of the Washington Capitals.So, about ten minutes into this year's, when we found ourselves completely respecting both teams, we knew it was going to be something special.We briefly thought about running a Rangers blog. … Link

Strait on returning – 12-15-11 Source: Empty Netters
Before Simon Despres, Robert Bortuzzo and Alexander Picard there was Brian Strait. It’s kind of easy to forget, but Strait was the first defenseman the Penguins recalled this season from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton before injuries and a suspension ravaged the team’s blue line. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (12/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following practice on Thursday. … View video

Staal sits out second straight practice Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Jordan Staal (12G-6A-18Pts) nursing a lower body injury, is sitting out his second straight practice after returning to the lineup Tuesday night. … Go here to read the rest

RINKO CONTEST: Win a copy of every print in the Print Shop Source: The Pensblog
Okay we are doing a Rinko contest this Saturday Night. At stake, one copy of every print in our Print Shop . Details 1 … Follow this link

Penguins Report: 12/15/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Those participating at Pens practice (11:14 AM). 11:14 AM: Head coach Dan Bylsma has gathered the troops to go over the drills. On the ice are forwards Malkin, Neal, Kennedy, Adams, Kunitz, Dupuis, MacIntyre, Sullivan, Asham, Cooke… … Read more here

Video: Civic Arena Ornament Making Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV visits Wendell August Forge to see the Holiday Ornaments being made out of the old Civic Arena roof. … See video here

Twenty Years Later – Capitals 7, Penguins 2 – 12-14-11 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 … … The rest is here

Here is Patrick Kane’s shootout goal last night Source: The Pensblog
24/7 kind of overshadowed this disgusting Patrick Kane goal. … Read the rest here

This Pens fan will probably grow up to be a big time penguins message board poster Source: The Pensblog
via Freakshow : … Read more here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-15-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” Obviously, the head injuries are beyond your control, for the most part. … Visit link

Canes’ Skinner, Pitkanen have concussions Source: Tribune-Review
Things have gone from bad to worse in a hurry for the slumping Carolina Hurricanes, as leading scorer Jeff Skinner and key defenseman Joni Pitkanen are out indefinitely with concussions. … See the article here

Concussions continuing to nag NHL stars Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby and Claude Giroux should have been intertwined this season as two of the NHL’s brightest stars, competing for state supremacy, an MVP trophy and a Stanley Cup. … Link

Pens’ Michalek is due back against Ottawa Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek is a good bet to return from a concussion, but while he returns to the lineup, many around the league will be exiting for the same reason. … Read the rest here

HBO 24/7 Flyers Rangers Ep. 1 review: Grandma Callahan rules (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
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Bruins, Thomas topple Ottawa Source: Post Gazette
Tim Thomas made 47 saves, Daniel Paille scored twice and the visiting Boston Bruins extended their winning streak to three games Wednesday night with a 5-2 victory against the Ottawa Senators. Rich Peverley had a goal and an assist and Chris Kelly and Patrice Bergeron also scored for Boston, which won for the second night in a row to move atop the Eastern Conference standings. … More

Michalek brothers deal with concussions Source: Post Gazette
There is a certain, sad symmetry to it all. Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek, who has missed the past seven games because of a concussion, expects to be back in the lineup Friday when they visit the Ottawa Senators. … See the rest here

Penguins tattered but not torn apart Source: Post Gazette
So far, the team has overcome a rash of concussions and other injuries to remain in the chase for East’s top spot, but can they keep that up? … Read more here

Ilya Bryzgalov is crazy Source: The Pensblog
24/7 was unreal. Ilya Bryzgalov stole the show for the Flyers. If you do one thing … Visit link

Video: Young Pittsburgh fan freaks out at Detroit fan parents (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It’s tough being a preadolescent sports fan. … Read more

24/7 Rangers vs Flyers: Episode 1, known live streams UPDATED Source: The Pensblog
10pm . This should be interesting. … See the article here

Red Wings drop injury-depleted Penguins 4-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Evgeni Malkin spent two periods making the Pittsburgh Penguins forget all about Sidney Crosby. … Visit link

Video: Radio Rewind: Chris Conner (12/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears catches up with former Penguin Chris Conner of the Detroit Red Wings following Tuesday night’s game. … Video here

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PensHead Daily Links 12-14-2011

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Flyers look to keep winning without Giroux (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
MONTREAL – The Philadelphia Flyers kept on winning when star defenceman Chris Pronger suffered a concussion and they hope to do the same now that the plague of head injuries has claimed NHL scoring leader Claude Giroux. … Link

Penguins Prospects Harrington, Uher Named to World Junior Championship Rosters Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins prospects Scott Harrington and Dominik Uher have been selected to represent their respective countries at the 2012 World Junior Championship, which will be held Dec. 26-Jan … Follow this link

Seven humble requests for ‘HBO 24/7 Flyers Rangers’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Much like those mad geniuses at “South Park” edit right down to the wire on their weekly programs, the folks at HBO can tweak their “24/7 Flyers Rangers: Road To the NHL Winter Classic” episodes until around 6:30 p.m. EST Continue reading … Read more here

Pitt names Keith Patterson interim head coach Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITTSBURGH–University of Pittsburgh athletic director Steve Pederson has announced that head football coach Todd Graham has resigned his post to take another coaching job. Mr. … Read this article

Cristobal, Foster, Bradley, Chryst, Austin & Rhoads among names to keep an eye on in early stages of Pitt’s search Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pitt’s coaching search to replace the departed Todd Graham will begin immediately and some top candidates from last years coaching search will be on Pitt’s radar once again. Athletic director Steve Pederson who many are calling to resign, will hold a press conference at 5:30 p.m … Follow this link

Pens to Practice at ‘Penguins Pond’ Outdoor Rink Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will take a practice session outdoors when they skate at “Penguins Pond at SouthSide Works” on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. “Our players and coaches always appreciate the opportunity to take the game b… … See the rest here

In stunning move, “Low Octane” Todd Graham leaves Pitt for Arizona State Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Todd Graham “low octane” era is over at Pitt after just one season. … Link

24/7: Road to the Winter Classic, starts tonight Source: The Pensblog
You know a show is good when you can't wait to watch it despite the fact it features the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers. The Penguins may get some face time because they played the Flyers last week during the first official filming … View post

Twitter Contest Winner Source: The Pensblog
According to the play-by-play log on NHL.com , Matt Cooke registered the Pens' 15th shot at 13:32 of the second period. Well done. … Follow this link

Here is the leaked 6-minute opening of a certain film Source: The Pensblog
Shitty quality, but it does the job. Apparently the fact that you can't understand Baneis intentional, or at least that is the rumor … Continue reading here

Exclusive company – 12-14-11 Source: Empty Netters
Matt Cooke became the 354th player in NHL history to hit the 1,000-penalty minute mark Saturday on Long Island when he was assessed a slashing minor at 1:30 of the third period in a 6-3 win against the Islanders. Cooke also became the 52nd player who spent some time with the Penguins to hit that mark: Player, Position TotalPIMs PIMs With Penguins Marty McSorley, D 3,381 378 … … More

Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Options: Five Deals To Consider at the Deadline Source: Bleacher Report
Despite the announcement that Sidney Crosby is going back tocautious modein his recovery from concussion-like symptoms, the Pittsburgh Penguins figure to be the subject of some trade discussion as we head in to the second half of the NHL season. Even if Crosby was in perfect health, Jordan Staal and Evgeni Malkin would not have been among the trade discussions … Link

Video: Off-Day: James Neal (12/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after Wednesday morning’s practice. … View video here

Video: Off-Day: Zbynek Michalek (12/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media after Wednesday morning’s practice. … See this video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (12/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following practice on Wednesday. … Video here

Penguins Report: 12/14/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:35 AM: The Pens are on the ice for practice. Those participating are forwards MacIntyre, Adams, Kunitz, Asham, Sullivan, Malkin, Neal, Cooke, Kennedy & Dupuis, defensemen Despres, Michalek, Strait, Martin, Niskanen, Orpik & Engelland & goalies Johnson & Fleury. 11:20 AM: Team Canada announced its roster for the upcoming World Junior Championships. … Excerpt from

Penguins Re-Assign Jason Williams and Alexandre Picard to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Jason Williams and defenseman Alexandre Picard to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Williams, … … Read more here

ROOT Sports doesn’t know about TV timeouts Source: The Pensblog
Just copied and pasted this from the game recap ( forgive us ). … More here

Here is an unnecessary, yet cool looking view at the Penguins pond Source: The Pensblog
From our buddy John B. Penguins Pond from 7LineMedia on Vimeo . The pond is on the Southside. … View post

Penguins demote Picard, Williams – 12-14-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins demoted defenseman Alexandre Picard (above) and forward Jason Williams to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. Picard, 26, has appeared in 11 NHL games this season. He has recorded one assist and is a plus-3. … Read this article

Puck Daddy’s Unofficial HBO 24/7 Flyers-Rangers Drinking Game (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It’s here. It’s finally here! HBO Sports’ “24/7 Flyers/Rangers: Road to the Winter Classic” will premiere Wednesday night at 10 p.m. ET/PT; and after mesmerizing puckheads a year ago with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals, the anticipation for this Continue reading … Excerpt from

RECAP: The Girl With The Jimmy Howard Tattoo. PENS LOSE Source: The Pensblog
INTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO THE SUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN Last night was one of those games that just had bad news written all over it. … Follow this link


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Video: UPMC Spotlight: Joe Vitale (12/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This weeks’ UPMC Spotlight takes a look at the strong play of Penguins Forward Joe Vitale. … See video here

Minnesota is leading NHL at 30-game mark Source: Tribune-Review
Staying healthy enough to withstand any midwinter lulls in performance will be important, as it is every year with every team. … Continue reading here

Flyers center Giroux is out with a concussion Source: Tribune-Review
Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said that Claude Giroux’s symptoms have gotten worse since he suffered a head injury against Tampa Bay last week. … Read the rest here

Staal, Malkin are able to suit up for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins were given a reprieve from their injuries for at least a night against Detroit. It was feared that centers Evgeni Malkin and Jordan Staal would be unavailable. … See more here

Bad breaks slow Malkin, Penguins in setback Source: Tribune-Review
Coach Dan Bylsma said before the game that Evgeni Malkin, not in morning skate, was a “game-time decision” for the Pens. … More here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-14-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap fom last night’s game . “We felt pretty good about our game until maybe they got their first goal.” – Matt Niskanen. … More

Penguins’ 4-1 loss to Red Wings not as bad as it looks Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins coaching staff will break down the tape of this game, and it will turn up more than a few mistakes. A poor decision here … More

Tuesday’s Three Stars: Rask, Bachman perfect; Connolly plays hero (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Tuukka Rask, Boston Bruins Rask earned his first shutout of the season and ninth of his career after a 41-save performance during a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings. … Read more here

Tuesday’s National Hockey League Capsules (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pavel Datsyuk had a goal and an assist and Jimmy Howard stopped 25 shots to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-1 victory over the injury-depleted Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night. … Read more here

NHL Roundup: Flyers roll on, pound Capitals Source: Post Gazette
Scott Hartnell extended his goal-scoring streak to six games, Marc-Andre Bourdon got his first NHL goal and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Washington Capitals, 5-1, for their sixth victory in a row. … Link

Penguins Notebook: Adams enters 700 career games club Source: Post Gazette
Forward Craig Adams became the second Penguins player this season to reach 700 career NHL games when he played Monday night against the Detroit Red Wings at Consol Energy Center. “I’m proud to have played that long,” he said … Visit link

Nokelainen has winner as Canadiens win 5-3 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
MONTREAL – Petteri Nokelainen prevented the Montreal Canadiens from letting another third-period lead slip away. … Excerpt from

Stunned Pic Of The Night 12.13 Source: The Pensblog
Stunned typed: The ” holy shit that guy is good and now my butt hurts” stunned face. … The rest is here

Jackets’ Steve Mason: Savor moment, move on (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Columbus goalie makes the most out of his first start in a month by beating the Canucks and getting a chance to begin again. … Read the rest here

Paul Steigerwald’s great pronunciation of Nicklas Lidstrom Source: The Pensblog
Who is ” Dickless Lidstrom ?” Thanks to Trent S. … Continued here