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PensHead Daily Links 11-16-2011

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Dreams Of Our Fathers Source: penguins.nhl.com
This week, the fathers of the Penguins players will get the chance to actually experience firsthand what their sons do for a living when they travel with the team for the sixth annual ‘Dads’ Trip.’ The fathers traveled down to… … See the article here

Matt Cooke quietly reinventing himself (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – An unlikely face is emerging at the forefront of what appears to be a changing culture among NHL players: Matt Cooke. … See the rest here

Sidney Crosby still out as Pens begin trip (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Sidney Crosby’s comeback remains on hold. … Read more

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

Mighty Miracles On Ice Source: penguins.nhl.com
By: Mark Boyle Over the weekend, the Mighty Penguins, Pittsburgh’s sled hockey team, kicked off their 2011-12 season at Blade Runners in Harmarville for a weekend of intense hockey. The Mighty Penguins are a part of the Mid American Gr… … See the rest here

Video: Scouting Report: Tampa Bay (11/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will meet a familiar team tomorrow night as they head to Tampa Bay. Michelle Crechiolo tells us what to expect. … To see video click here

Penguins Mighty Over Rapids, 9-0 Source: penguins.nhl.com
By: Mark Boyle The Mighty Penguins cleaned up Saturday afternoon as they beat the Grand Rapids Sled Wings at Blade Runners in Harmarville with a final score of 9-0. … Read more here

Big Mac Recalled, Tangradi Sent Down Source: The Pensblog
Via the PG : The Penguins recalled rugged winger Steve MacIntyre from his conditioning assignment with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Macintryre's entire conditioning was spent on this guys face: … Visit link

Crosby ruled out for Thursday Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Sidney Crosby has been ruled out for Thursday’s game vs the Tampa Bay Lightning, head coach Dan Bylsma announced during his media session Tomorrow night will mark the 60th straight game that the Penguins will play without Crosby … Read more

The NHL doesn’t need to further coddle, overprotect its goalies (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
NFL quarterbacks and NHL goaltenders share several traits elephantine contracts and impressive dental preservation, for example but chief among them is the fact that they’re less professional athletes than considerable investments. In case of an injury to a Continue reading … Visit link

Penguins recall MacIntyre, demote Tangradi Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have recalled rugged winger Steve MacIntyre from his conditioning assignment with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … Continued here

Video: Off-Day: Joe Vitale (11/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Vitale talks to reporters following Wednesday morning’s practice. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Jordan Staal (11/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters following Wednesday morning’s practice. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Brooks Orpik (11/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to reporters following Wednesday morning’s practice. … View video

Video: Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (11/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Wednesday morning’s practice. … Watch here

Pens return Tangradi to AHL Source: Tribune-Review
Forward Eric Tangradi was re-assigned to the Penguins AHL affiliate, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, today. … Continued here

Pens active roster at 22 with demotion of Tangradi Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have reduced their active roster to 22 with the demotion of Eric Tangradi to Wilkes Barre Scranton this morning The Penguins in the process recalled enforcer Steve MacIntyre from Wilkes Barre who spent the past week in the minors on a conditioning assignment. If Sidney Crosby were to return on the Florida … Read more

Penguins Re-Assign Forward Eric Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Eric Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Tangradi, 22, was scoreless in two games wi… … Read more

Pens Recall Forward MacIntyre Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Steve MacIntyre from his conditioning assignment with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. MacIntyre… … See the article here

Penguins recall MacIntyre, demote Tangradi – 11-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
Welcome back Steve MacIntyre (above). The Penguins recalled MacIntyre from a conditioning assignment with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL today … More

Penguins Report: 11/16/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens practice update (11:20 AM). … Read more

The 10 greatest NHL mustaches for Movember 2011 (so far) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Clutterbuck. An epic tangle of facial fur that can be seen from low Earth orbit, or at the very least from Bemidji … The rest is here

Empty Netter Assists – 11-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “I think we’re going to see that one again on the ‘Plays of the Week.’” – Dan Bylsma on Evgeni Malkin’s goal. -The Denver Post’s recap . … See the article here

Farm Report: Munroe earns 1st win with 25-save shutout performance Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Wilkes Barre (19-4-1) notched their 10th win of the season Tuesday night with a 3-0 shutout win over the Binghamton Senators. Goaltender Scott Munroe (1-1-1) made 25 saves to earn his first win of the year. … See the article here

RECAP: Snow Patrol. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
-Andrew S- We've used the phrase, and we've heard a bunch of other people say it too: the Pens are scary good. No. … Continue reading here

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Kovacevic: NHL needs a Sunshine Law Source: Tribune-Review
Hockey is a beautiful game, except for when someone tries to exploit it with a strategy so defensive that it strips away its aggressive soul. … See the rest here

NHL GMs discuss goaltender safety Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL’s general managers are looking to clarify rules about contact involving goalies after Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller sustained a concussion earlier this season. … See the article here

Forward Kennedy is back in game with Pens Source: Tribune-Review
A forward was finally welcomed back from a concussion, but right wing Tyler Kennedy’s return didn’t cause quite the commotion that center Sidney Crosby’s presumably will. … Follow this link

Malkin’s score accelerates Pens’ comeback Source: Tribune-Review
A breathtaking score in the third period helped the Penguins to a victory over the Colorado Avalanche at Consol. … The rest is here

Tuesday’s Three Stars: Rinne shuts down Caps; Butler does in Flames (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Pekka Rinne, Nashville Predators A goaltending duel came down to the final five minutes as the Predators and Washington Capitals exchanged four goals. … Read more

Orpik gets goal; how rare is that? Source: Post Gazette
Brooks Orpik is not the guy who had launched 12 shots on goal a few nights earlier. That would be Evgeni Malkin. … View post

Jeffrey returns from minors to Penguins Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins recalled forward Dustin Jeffrey from his conditioning assignment with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Tuesday, but that does not mean he will become a regular in the lineup. He is still dealing with the effects of April surgery on his right knee. … Continue reading here

Rangers seize seventh win in row Source: Post Gazette
Brad Richards’ go-ahead goal with 4:55 remaining Tuesday night snapped a tie and sent the visiting New York Rangers to their seventh consecutive victory, a 4-2 win against the New York Islanders. … Read the rest here

Video: UPMC Spotlight: Matt Cooke (11/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The UPMC Penguins Spotlight focuses on Matt Cooke and his strong performance early this season. … Video here

Penguins fight back to beat Avalanche (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins came back from a two-goal deficit to overwhelm the Colorado Avalanche and win 6-3 in Tuesday’s NHL action. James Neal had a goal and two assists, while Jordan Staal, Evgeni Malkin, Brooks Orpik, Pascal Dupuis and Kris Letang also scored for the Penguins … Link

Pens Push: Sickly awesome goals, Malkin’s comeback, and what sunshine might mean for CrosbyWatch. Source: Chipped Ice
Some quick hits after the Penguins 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday: So, clearly, describing goals is not my strength as a hockey scribe. (Hold the tee-em-up jokes, eh?) Anyway, keeping my limitations in mind, some of what Penguins players had to say about the gems on this night from C Evgeni Malkin, D … See the article here

Penguins stay hot, rally by Avalanche 6-3 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins aren’t used to getting pushed around. … See the rest here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 11.15 Source: The Pensblog
Via Andrew S: Tears. Go Pens. … See the article here

Don’t Call It a Comeback Source: penguins.nhl.com
It’s said that actions speak louder than words. But on Tuesday, those components came together to play an equal role in Pittsburgh’s comeback win over Colorado. … Visit link

Joe Sacco Was Really Unhappy Tonight Source: The Pensblog
Joe Sacco was really upset tonight. Gif of his tirade after read more … Go here to read the rest

Post-Game Analysis: Role players tilt momentum and skill takes over in Pens 6-3 win Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 6 – Colorado 3 PIT Goal Scorers:Jordan Staal (9), Pascal Dupuis (4), Brooks Orpik (1), Evgeni Malkin (5), James Neal (12, PPG), Kris Letang (2) PIT Multi-Point Games:James Neal (1G-2A), Jordan Staal (1G-1A), Evgeni Malkin (1G-1A), Kris Letang (1G-1A) COL Goal Scorers: Jay McClement (2), Matt Duchene (7), David Jones (1) COL Multi-Point … Read this article

POSTGAME SHOW: 10:30. Pens win 6-3 Source: The Pensblog
Listenhere. Call in: (877) 486-3458 … The rest is here

Endgame: Penguins 6, Avalanche 3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins defeat Colorado Avalanche, 6-3 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins surged from behind to beat the Colorado Avalanche, 6-3, tonight at Consol Energy Center. … See the rest here

Fans Pitch In at "Score One for Hunger" Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins’ Tuesday tilt with Colorado was a night filled with special events. Not only was it the second American Eagle Student Rush of the season at CONSOL Energy Center, but it was also the 20th annual “Score Against Hunger” f… … More

Pittsburgh Penguins Classics: Mike Lang’s Top 10 Greatest Lines Source: Bleacher Report
Mike Lang is the voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins . While he used to grace loyal watchers with his call of televised games, today sees Lang’s famous voice calling the action on local radio. Whether being heard on the boom box or “boob tube,” his is the official larynx of Steel City hockey! For generations of fans, his one-liners and eccentricities in key moments have served like an intravenous dose of caffeine to accompany that already automatic surge of adrenaline that accompanies great play on the ice. In the ‘Burgh, Mike Lang stands beside Myron Cope as, quite simply, “the man.” As if any real “Picksburgher” needs to be told, the loss of Cope provides a key lesson as it concerns today’s hockey broadcasts. Appreciate what you have while you have it! How can Lang not be appreciated? Through Stanley Cup campaigns and threats of leaving town, his excited, raspy call of the action has a full body of character. Yet, even his unique tone can’t compete with the greatest element in his repertoire: all of those colorful sayings! Crack open an Iron City beer, turn on the radio telecast and rewind the DVR a few seconds to sync with the hockey game (if, of course, “it’s a hockey night in Pittsburgh!”), and take a nostalgic skate with me as we count down the 10 most classic sayings of Mike Lang’s illustrious career. … Go here to read the rest

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Pens-Avs In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENS 6, AVS 3 0:00: That’ll do it!!! Pens win! What a comeback by the boys! 0:26: Avs back to full strength. 2:26: Pens to their seventh PP of the night as the Avs are whistled for too many men. Not the kind of penalty you wan… … Go here to read the rest

Avalanche at Penguins Live Blog: Tyler Kennedy, Dustin Jeffrey Return to Lineup Source: Bleacher Report
The Penguins will get at least one player back from the IR Tuesday. Winger Tyler Kennedy, scratched since October with a concussion, is in the lineup against the Colorado Avalanche. Forward Dustin Jeffrey has also been recalled from a conditioning assignment in Wilkes-Barre Scranton. … Visit link

Video: Pens Insider: AEO Student Rush (11/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Katie O’Malley covers all the action at the AEO Student Rush including a hot dog delivery compliments of Smith’s Hot Dogs and Cellone’s Bakery. … Click here to view video

Video: Coast To Coast Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang takes it the length of the rink and gives Pittsburgh a 6-3 lead in the 3rd period. … See this video

Video: Moves Like Malkin Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin uses some tremendous moves to get by Semyon Varlamov and give the Penguins a 4-3 lead. … See video here

Video: Push-up Contest Presented by Crons (11/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
A few local hockey players participated in a push-up contest. Check out who did the most in 60 seconds, winning jerseys for their team. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Kris Letang (11/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media after the 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Tyler Kennedy (11/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy talks to the media after the 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. … View video

Video: Post-Game: Evgeni Malkin (11/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to the media after the 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. … Click here to view video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (11/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after the 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. … Watch video here

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PensHead Daily Links 10-27-2011

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

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NHL Roundup: Ottawa’s Regin out 6-8 weeks (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Ottawa Senators center Peter Regin will be out of the lineup for the next 6-8 weeks after re-aggravating his surgically repaired shoulder, the Ottawa Citizen reported Thursday. Regin, who was off to a good start with the Senators this season, chose to try to rehab the shoulder… … Visit link

Bettman confirms NHL draft set for Pittsburgh Source: Tribune-Review
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman confirmed today the league’s annual entry draft will be held June 22-23 at Consol Energy Center. … Read this article

Pens-Isles In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
6:30 PM: Whew! It’s been quite a hectic day here in Pittsburgh, starting with the Penguins doing their part to fight cancer. They wore purple and white jerseys with pink trim during their morning skate and they’re currently sporting the purpl… … Visit link

Sundin plans to take in Saturday’s Leafs game (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – Mats Sundin has made peace with the fact he’ll never again experience the feeling of standing in an arena tunnel before a big game. … Go here to read the rest

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NHL draft to be staged in Pittsburgh (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. … Read the rest here

CONSOL Energy Center Fulfilling Its Promise Source: penguins.nhl.com
CONSOL Energy Center, the rink that saved hockey in Pittsburgh, has added another NHL signature event to its resume – the 2012 NHL Draft. … Link

Rare Avs rookie Landeskog ready at 18 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Colorado’s Gabriel Landeskog has the physical stature and mental maturity to make the jump to the NHL just months after being drafted. … Read this article

Islanders at Penguins – 10-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME -Greetings from a rainy, chilly day in Pittsburgh. It’s gray, cloudy and pretty dang depressing. … Read the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Reviewing the Last 15 First Round Draft Picks Source: Bleacher Report
On Thursday October 27, 2011, the NHL announced that the 2012 Entry Draft would be hosted by the Pittsburgh Penguins . … See more here

Pittsburgh Draft Announcement Creates Sharks Deja Vu Source: penguins.nhl.com
The picture somehow found its way into Joe Thornton’s carry-on luggage when he arrived in San Jose during the 2005-06 season. … Excerpt from

1997 Draft was Launching Pad for Today’s Stars Source: penguins.nhl.com
The 210 prospects that will get picked in the 2012 Entry Draft in Pittsburgh are hoping some of the magic of the last draft class to hear their names called in the Steel City rubs off on them. … Read more here

Gameday 12 – Islanders Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (7-2-2) @ New York Islanders (3-4-0) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT CONSOL Energy Center The Pittsburgh Penguins did everything they needed to do on Tuesday night in Long Island. They didn't let the Islanders drag them into anything stupid. … Link

League makes it official: 2012 NHL Draft in Pittsburgh Source: Post Gazette
At a news conference this afternoon to announce that the 2012 NHL draft is coming to Consol Energy Center, officials from the league, the Penguins and the city cited the tremendous growth in youth hockey locally, the shiny new arena, and the success of the Penguins. … More

Islanders starting Nabokov – 11-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Islanders will once again start Evgeni Nabokov (above, getting beat on a breakaway by Pascal Dupuis) in net against the Penguins . In Tuesday’s game on Long Island, Nabokov made 26 saves in a 3-0 loss to the Penguins … Visit link

Draft Announcement Takeaway Source: penguins.nhl.com
Some quick takeaways from the draft announcement… NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman: “Let me start by formally confirming something I believe you’ve already figured out … Visit link

NHL announces 2012 draft to be held in Pittsburgh – 10-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
The world’s worst-kept secret was finally let out of the bag today when the NHL officially announced it would hold the 2012 draft in Pittsburgh at Consol Energy Center . The draft was last held in Pittsburgh at the Civic Arena in 1997. The Bruins drafted Joe Thornton with the No … Read this article

Details on NHL officially announcing Pittsburgh as host city for 2012 Entry Draft Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
2012 NHL Draft News The Pittsburgh Penguins have used Draft Day expertise to build two generations of championship teams, one of the NHLs most passionate fan bases and one of North Americas most robust youth hockey communities. AUDIO LINK: Gary Bettman on Pittsburgh hosting NHL Draft in 2012 In June, all those elements will be … More

Puck Headlines: Kane denies trade request; hazing; Fake Zetterberg (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. … Read this article

Penguins Land 2012 NHL Entry Draft Source: penguins.nhl.com
It’s official – the Penguins and the city of Pittsburgh will be hosting the 2012 NHL Entry Draft at CONSOL Energy Center next summer. … See the article here

Cooke Part of the ’97 Draft in Pittsburgh Source: penguins.nhl.com
The 1997 NHL Entry Draft, the last draft held in Pittsburgh, may have taken place in the distant past, but for one particular Penguin that day will never be forgotten. Forward Matt Cooke made the trip from Ontario to Pittsburgh as a draft … … See the article here

Pittsburgh Penguins to Host 2012 NHL Draft June 22-23 Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have used Draft Day expertise to build two generations of championship teams, one of the NHL’s most passionate fan bases and one of North America’s most robust youth hockey communities. In June, all those e… … Read the rest here

Pitt’s Ray Graham out for season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pitt’s 35-20 win over Connecticut was costly. The team lost three starters to season ending injuries. … Continue reading here

About the Islanders – 10-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Islanders. When and where: 7 p.m., EDT; Consol Energy Center … Read more

Video: NHL Draft Announcement (10/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins and NHL hold a Media Conference announcing Pittsburgh as the host city for the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. … See video here

Video: Breaking News: 2012 NHL Draft (10/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announces that Pittsburgh will host the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. … See this video

Video: 2012 NHL Draft Announcement Video (10/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
A video produced by the NHL announcing the 2012 NHL Draft will be in Pittsburgh. … Watch video here

Video: 2012 Draft Announcement Highlights (10/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Highlights from the 2012 NHL Draft Media Conference. … View video here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (10/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Matt Cooke (10/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Cooke talks about his experiences with the last draft held here in Pittsburgh. … View video here

Parody Song: Teach Me How To Cookie Source: The Pensblog
Man. From the ultra-talented folks at thePensNation . This is how to have fun on the Internet … Continue reading here

The 7 neglected NHL fan pages we absolutely adore (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Seven is an arbitrary list of randomly connected hockey subjects that will run every Thursday on Puck Daddy. Agree to disagree. Technology has spoiled us as hockey fans … See the article here

Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin and Each Team’s Franchise Player Source: Bleacher Report
What is a franchise player? While the definition may vary from person to person, at its simplest, I believe it is someone whom you build a team around. To build a team around someone, he needs to be under 30 at a minimum … See the rest here

Video: Game-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (10/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … View video here

Video: Game-Day: Jordan Staal (10/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … See video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (10/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … See this video

Video: Hockey Fights Cancer Preview (10/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pens wear purple jerseys during this morning’s practice to support Hockey Fights Cancer. … To see video click here

Morning Skate Buzz: Malkin good to go for second straight game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Skate Buzz *Penguins center Evgeni Malkin is good to go for tonight’s game versus the New York Islanders, after resting his sore knee on Wednesday. It will be just the second time this season that Malkin will appear in a 2nd straight game. Tonight Malkin will center his usual linemates, Steve Sullivan and James … Continue reading here

Puck Daddy Hockey Halloween: Pumpkins of puck (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No matter what hockey-themed decorations you have outside your house or what hockey-themed costume you rock at your party this weekend, nothing is going to be scarier than Zdeno Chara dressed as a 6-foot-7 pink nightmare. On that, there’s no Continue reading … Go here to read the rest

Pens Players Support "Hockey Fights Cancer" Source: penguins.nhl.com
The National Hockey League dedicates every October to its “Hockey Fights Cancer” initiative. … Go here to read the rest

Early Jack Adams discussion Source: The Pensblog
Bylsma comes into the show this year with the belt. Scott Burnside is already bored and decided to handicap the race for the Jack Adams Award. Zbynek Michael. For one game. Bylsma's Jack Adams win last year will basically put him in the discussion every year for the rest of his life. Boudreau is the logical choice for the top position right now. The team is undefeated. If they were 6-1-0 or something, Bylsma had a shot. This ranking won't matter in 11 minutes anyway. … Follow this link

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. NY Islanders Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:45 AM: Sounds heard around the locker room… Pascal Dupuis On the purple jerseys: The guys looked good in them today. It’s for a good cause so it’s a good little touch for the team the trainers put toget… … View post

Video: Hockey Fights Cancer: Matt Cooke (10/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Join Matt Cooke in the fight against cancer. … To see video click here

Video: Breaking News: NHL Special Event (10/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Katie O’Malley introduces a breaking news update regarding a Special NHL Press Conference. … To see video click here

What the Pens could be announcing today Source: The Pensblog
So, it's pretty much a lock that the Pens will be announcing today that the 2012 Entry Draft will take place at CONSOL Energy Center next summer. This cat's been out of the bag since we got tipped by a source back on July 26 of this year. But, still, there is some room for speculation on what will be announced today. We have put together a list of shit we hope the Pens will be announcing today. Read More for the list… … More

Empty Netter Assists – 10-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -James Neal (above) is a fan of Evgeni Malkin on Twitter . -Dan Bylsma speaks: 130619 -By way of The Pensblog , Pascal Dupuis tried to kill the Brui … … See the article here

Hockey Day In Pittsburgh: Pens’ defensemen can let it ‘slide’ on PK Source: Tribune-Review
Upon joining coach Dan Bylsma’s staff before last season, Penguins assistant Todd Reirden wanted to know whether a couple of key defensemen were comfortable making a sacrifice. … Visit link

Staal’s two-way play hits new level Source: Post Gazette
How do you measure Jordan Staal? By height, he’s 6 feet 4. By his place in the Penguins lineup, he’s a third-line center … Excerpt from

Pitt rolls past UConn but lose Graham to knee injury Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 35 – UCONN 20 By Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Tino Sunseri threw for a career-high 419 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score as Pittsburgh rolled past Connecticut 35-20 on Wednesday night. The Panthers (4-4, 2-1 Big East) snapped a two-game skid despite losing star running back Ray Graham to a nasty-looking … View post

Crosby recalls his NHL draft day Source: Post Gazette
A hotel ballroom in Ottawa wasn’t your usual setting for an NHL entry draft, but that was OK with Sidney Crosby. … Excerpt from

Price gets 100th win; Canadiens end 6-game skid Source: Post Gazette
Carey Price made 21 saves for his 100th win and Max Pacioretty had two goals and an assist Wednesday night as the host Montreal Canadiens ended a six-game losing streak with a 5-1 win against the Philadelphia Flyers. Earlier in the day, the struggling Canadiens fired assistant coach Perry Pearn, who, among other duties, worked with the team’s power-play units. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Radio Rewind: Joe Vitale (10/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears catches up with Joe Vitale in this week’s Radio Rewind presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union. … To see video click here

Hampton remains on track to return on Sunday Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Nose tackle Casey Hampton indicated today that he remains on track to play Sunday afternoon vs the New England Patriots. Hampton has missed the last three games due to a shoulder injury … See the article here

Fan Guide vs. NY Islanders Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will battle the New York Islanders on Thursday, October 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… … View post

Pascal Dupuis Hates The Bruins Mascot Source: The Pensblog
Creepy video, but still funny: Thank god this wasn't Cooke. h/t to Travis W for the link. … See the article here

Team Malkamania And The Pensblog Fight Cancer Source: The Pensblog
This Saturday, October 29th, we are teaming up with the American Cancer Society,and our boy, Cy Clark, a.k.a . @malkamania71 , for the 2nd annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k Walk . We're asking everyone to throw in at least $5 on the donation page ,which can be accessed by hitting Charlie's face … See the rest here

Tags: Consol Energy Center, Dan Bylsma, Evgeni Malkin, Hockey Fights Cancer, James Neal, Jordan Staal, Katie O'Malley, Matt Cooke, Pascal Dupuis, Sidney Crosby, Steve Mears, usbzoso
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PensHead Daily Links 09-14-2011

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Puck Daddy Season Preview 2011-12: Minnesota Wild (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It’s going to be another year of blockbusters and huge flops in the NHL. … Read this article

Sabres owner, players hand deliver tickets (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
BUFFALO, N.Y. – It’s not every day Ryan Miller or Thomas Vanek turns up on your doorstep to personally deliver season tickets. … Continue reading here

Players Reunite at Summer Sticks Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins held their annual Summer Sticks Golf Classic at the Allegheny Country Club in Sewickley on Wednesday. … Follow this link

Penguins’ New Additions Eager to Start Source: penguins.nhl.com
Forward Jason Williams was looking forward to mingling with his new teammates at the 2011 Summer Sticks Golf Classic on Wednesday – if he could just find the course. 2011 SUMMER STICKS VIDEO CLIP… … Read more here

Penguins invite 55 players to Training Camp Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins will report for training camp on Friday, Sept. 16, and will take the ice for the first time on Saturday at CONSOL Energy Center … More here

Coach Bylsma Expects Jeffrey to be Ready for Start of Season Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma said that he “anticipates” forward Dustin Jeffrey being ready for the start of the 2011-12 regular season, but added it isn’t known when he’ll be able to start practicing. … More here

Penguins Players Report for Training Camp on Friday Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins players will report for training camp on Friday, Sept. 16, and will take the ice for the first time on Saturday at CONSOL Energy Center. … View post

Penguins release training camp roster – 09-14-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins will report to training camp tomorrow. Their complete roster is listed below. Feel free to start drawing up your line and defensive combinations. … Follow this link

Video: Jason Williams (9/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jason Williams talks to reporters before heading out on the course for Summer Sticks presented by Reed Smith. … See video here

Video: Steve Sullivan (9/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Sullivan talks to reporters before heading out on the course for Summer Sticks presented by Reed Smith. … Video here

Video: Steve MacIntyre (9/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve MacIntyre talks to reporters before heading out on the course for Summer Sticks presented by Reed Smith. … Watch video here

Video: Alexandre Picard (9/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alexandre Picard talks to reporters before hitting the course for Summer Sticks presented by Reed Smith … View video here

Video: It’s Time (09/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins’ new TV spot reminding fans to get out on Friday, September 16th to buy tickets for the upcoming season! … See video here

Cammalleri lauds Crosby on headshots (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
LAVAL, Que. – Montreal Canadiens sniper Michael Cammalleri says having superstar Sidney Crosby speak out about headshots will help other NHL players voice opinions on what used to be a taboo subject. … Visit link

Camp Countdown: Forward group has strong competition and few spots available Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Forwards Preview The Pittsburgh Penguins enter training camp on Friday with several NHL caliber players vying for an NHL roster spot but only one or two spots are available at the most. The Penguins head into the season with 12 forwards on one-way contracts and arguably at-least seven players on two-way contracts who figure … Continue reading here

@pghpenguins: A smiling Kunitz gets interviewed by Trib Jr. Reporter Eva Dorr (while rockin' a Steelers hat): – http://twitpic.com/6kum6w

‘Becoming Wild’ – Episodes 3-5 – 09-14-11 Source: Empty Netters
Back in July, we posted the first and second episodes of a documentary series about the Minnesota Wild which prominently features former Penguins assistant coach Mike Yeo. The show is essentially “24/7″ except it’s about the offseason and the swear words bleeped out. Here are the … … Read more

Video: Dan Bylsma (9/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before heading out on the course at Summer Sticks presented by Reed Smith. … Video here

Video: Jordan Staal (9/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters before heading out on the course at Summer Sticks presented by Reed Smith. … See this video

Jobber of the Week: Don’t concuss me, bro Source: The Pensblog
Every Thursday afternoon, we will be taking time to reflect on the past week and hand out the Jobber of the Week award. It is named in honor of Jake Wheatley, since he is a jobber. We don't even need a jump for this … More

@pghpenguins: #Pens players are starting to arrive at the 2011 Summer Sticks Golf Classic. – http://twitpic.com/6kt9s8

Camp Countdown: Neal, Cooke among Top 5 Storylines Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins report to training camp on Friday September 16th and here is a look at five storylines for the Penguins going into the 2011-2012 season: 1. Health of Sidney Crosby: The health of the games best player will not only be the Penguins top storyline but also the entire NHL. Crosby last played … Link

Five Players Returned to Junior Teams Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jessey Astles, Stefan Fournier, Daniil Tarasov, Ian Watters and Maxime Lagace have been returned to their respective junior teams, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. All five players particip… … Link

Video: Summer Sticks Update (9/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Check in with Katie O’Malley before the Pens hit the course at the Allegheny Country Club in Sewickley for Summer Sticks presented by Reed Smith. … Watch here

Canucks’ Roberto Luongo back to take care of ‘unfinished business’ (The Vancouver Sun) Source: Yahoo Sports
Three months later, the wounds have healed and Roberto Luongo insists he has put last season behind him. … See more here

LINK CITY: Still no clue what CRONS is Source: The Pensblog
Links that were found next to a naked corpse in a hot tub. Pens released the third-jersey schedule. [ Pens ] Some French-to-English translation about Crosby. [ via Puck Daddy ] News story of the year: Some weatherman woke up in an empty hot tub next to a naked man with a dog collar around his neck. The weatherman has resigned from his position. Tough way to go out. The best part is that every article about this story makes sure to point out that the weatherman vomited on the carpet. [ HuffPo ] ALSO: Lemieux Foundation is on a roll, motivation… … Read this article

Heritage Valley Beaver Dedicates Austin’s Playroom in Newly Renovated Emergency Department Source: penguins.nhl.com
Beaver, PA –Heritage Valley Health System unveiled its “Austin’s Playroom” in the Heritage Valley Beaver Auxiliary Emergency Department with a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September 13. … … Continued here

IN 22 Days… Source: The Pensblog
Stanton Island skskmkmksmkm … Read the rest here

Uher’s high-energy style catches coaches’ attention Source: Post Gazette
OSHAWA, Ontario — Dominik Uher says he is a center by trade and, from all indications, a pretty fair one. … Follow this link

Empty Netter Assists – 09-14-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dominik Uher is making an impression . -The Penguins lost to the Blackhawks, 4-1 in the Oshawa prospect tournament . The Penguins went 0-3 in the tour … … Visit link

Tags: Dan Bylsma, Jordan Staal, Katie O'Malley, Mike Yeo, Ray Shero, Roberto Luongo, Sidney Crosby
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PensHead Daily Links 08-23-2011

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

The Penguins 1991 Alumni Golf Tournament Source: The Pensblog
To celebrate the Pittsburgh Penguins first Stanley Cup Championship that came 20 years ago in 1991, the team held an alumni golf event today. … Read more

Steven Stamkos: NHL needs Sidney Crosby (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – Steven Stamkos says the NHL needs Sidney Crosby. … More here

Will Sidney Crosby’s Career Be Cut Short? Source: Bleacher Report
CTV reported that Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby suffered another setback this summer and might miss the beginning of the season. … Read more here

Matt Cooke shoots ‘first puck’, talks new approach to NHL (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Last summer before a game, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Pascal Dupuis took the ceremonial “first shot” for the Altoona Curve, the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was Matt Cooke’s turn last night to do the honors, shooting a puck Continue reading … Go here to read the rest

IN 44 DAYS… Source: The Pensblog
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Pittsburgh Penguins: What to Expect If Sidney Crosby Is Unable to Return Source: Bleacher Report
For Penguins fans, the Sidney Crosby concussion saga has been the most talked-about story of an otherwise uneventful summer. Unfortunately, it’s a story that those closest to Crosby haven’t been willing to elaborate on. GM Ray Shero and head coach Dan Bylsma have both made comments about Crosby’s health but have kept the details about his symptoms in the fog. Bylsma claims that he hasn’t even spoken to Crosby about his progress. Shero admitted that Crosby was still experiencing some post-concussion symptoms but didn’t expound on any specifics. From Pensburgh.com : “There are going to be some symptoms with this injury, but nothing where he’s had to shut it down or anything,” Shero said. … Read more

Lemieux, Bylsma cautiously optimistic about Crosby Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins co-owner Mario Lemieux and coach Dan Bylsma said this morning they communicated recently with team captain Sidney Crosby and expressed cautious optimism that he will be ready for the start of training camp. … Read more here

Chatting with Flyers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky about Bryzgalov, trading Carter/Richards, Pronger as captain and life as newlywed (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
At the start of last season, Sergei Bobrovsky was the great goaltending hope for the Philadelphia Flyers, outplaying Marc-Andre Fleury in his NHL debut and eventually placing seventh in the Calder Trophy voting for rookie of the year. This summer, Continue reading … Continue reading here

Crosby’s agent upset by concussion reports (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins star center Sidney Crosby’s agent has denied a report that claimed his client suffered a setback in his recovery from concussions. CTV News reported Monday that Crosby ended his training after enduring a recurrence of concussion-like symptoms and won’t… … Visit link

NHL 30-in-30: Pittsburgh Penguins Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ray Shero knew he didn’t have to open his checkbook to sign a big-money free agent this summer. Pittsburgh’s general manager wasn’t going to find anyone on the market better than the two players he already knew were working toward a return to the … … More

Internet reports on Crosby’s health irk agent Source: Post Gazette
After another report that Penguins captain Sidney Crosby may not be ready for the start of the season because of concussion symptoms, his agent, Pat Brisson, released a terse statement Monday night: “Sidney hasn’t been shut down by anyone. … More here

Video: 1991 Alumni Golf Update (8/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Katie O’Malley checks in at the Valley Brook Country Club where members of the 1991 Pittsburgh Penguins face off in the Penguins Alumni Charity Golf Classic. … View video

Agent calls report on Crosby’s readiness premature Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby’s agent released a statement tonight, refuting the latest news report that the Penguins captain will not be ready for the start of the season because of concussion symptoms. … Excerpt from

A Bond That Can’t Be Broken Source: penguins.nhl.com
It’s been 20 years, but members of the Penguins’ first-ever Stanley Cup team in town for the Alumni Charity Golf Classic still kept a watchful eye on their shoes at their welcome reception on Tuesday. … Follow this link

Perrotto: Potential turning point in Brad Lincoln’s career Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
By John Perrotto A convergence of events on Monday night at PNC Park could conceivably change the course of Brad Lincoln’s career. Before the first game of a doubleheader against Milwaukee, right-hander Kevin Correia felt pain in his left side while throwing a between-starts bullpen session and was placed on the disabled list with a … See more here

Second kids game a-go for Pens Source: Tribune-Review
Sell out a couple of hundred consecutive home games, as the Penguins have since 2007, and giving away tickets to an exhibition contests seemingly makes a lot of good-will sense. … More

Vacation post – 08-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
-Happy 36th birthday to former Penguins forward Jarkko Ruutu (above). … Read more

Sidney Crosby Injury: Can the Penguins Win in 2011-12 Without Sid the Kid? Source: Bleacher Report
After hearing the pessimism regarding Sidney Crosby ‘s reported setback today in recovering from a concussion late last season, Pittsburgh Penguins fans all over the country are banging their heads on the wall. Recent reports from CTV News —which have since been refuted by Crosby’s agent —state that it “appears unlikely that Crosby will attend the start of training camp next month.” So now the burning question is, if the report is true: Can the Pittsburgh Penguins win in 2011-12 without Crosby? … See the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Opening Day Lines in Light of Crosby’s Potential Absence Source: Bleacher Report
Several reports, like this one citing NHL Home Ice’s Josh Rimer and his now famous thrice-sourced tweet, have suggested that Sidney Crosby will not be ready to join the Pittsburgh Penguins when training camp opens next month, nor will he be ready for the regular season opener in Vancouver . Other reports, such as those coming from inside the organization , suggest that Crosby is continuing his offseason workout plans as scheduled, and that he is not being pressured to do anything more than he and his doctors are comfortable with. The media tug of war is staggering—and irresponsible … See the rest here

Canucks’ Ryan Kesler: ‘Small victories here and there’ in hip surgery recovery (The Vancouver Sun) Source: Yahoo Sports
It wasn’t riveting stuff by any stretch of the imagination. Two guys in golf shirts standing in a rink in Livonia, Mich., talking hockey. … Read this article

Crosby’s agent: ‘Sidney hasn’t been shut down by anyone’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Last week, it was an XM Home Ice report that Sidney Crosby would miss the start of the 2011-12 regular season due to his post-concussion symptoms. Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ray Shero denied Crosby had shut down his training, despite still Continue reading … View post

Video: 1991 Alumni Dinner (8/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Members of the 1991 Stanley Cup Championship team catch up at the Lexus Club at CONSOL Energy Center. … Click here to view video

Tags: Dan Bylsma, Katie O'Malley, Mario Lemieux, Matt Cooke, Pascal Dupuis, Ray Shero, Sidney Crosby
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PensHead Daily Links 08-19-2011

Friday, August 19th, 2011

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@pghpenguins: The playground was completed in just under 6 hrs — great job everyone! The finished product: – http://twitpic.com/68klty

@pghpenguins: #Pens coach Bylsma and team mascot Iceburgh having a mulch fight: – http://twitpic.com/68ivj5

Alvarez has 1-for-4 night with 2 strikeouts in return to minors Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pedro Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a 2 strikeouts in his first game back with the Indianapolis Indians on Thursday night. … See more here

@pghpenguins: Hall of Famer Mike Lange stopped by the site. Here he is with #Pens coach Bylsma: – http://twitpic.com/68gyh6

Pass or Fail: Grading NHL’s new rules tested at R&D Camp (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Perhaps the greatest misconception about the NHL Research and Development Camp, which just completed its second summer at the absurdly named MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence near Toronto, is that NHL VP Brendan Shanahan is an evil scientist. Sure, the Continue reading … See the rest here

Bylsma, Penguins Employees Get Busy Building Children’s Playground in McKees Rocks Source: penguins.nhl.com
More than 40 Pittsburgh Penguins employees, led by head coach Dan Bylsma, are getting their hands dirty building a children’s playground in McKees Rocks. The event kicked off bright and early Friday morning with an 8:30 a.m. start time … Read this article

Vacation post – 08-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
-Happy 79th birthday to former Penguins and Pittsburgh Hornets forward Andy Bathgate (right). An all-star and former Hart Trophy winner with the Rangers, Bathgate was claimed by the Penguins in the 1967 expansion draft from the Red Wings, Bathgate spent two seasons with the Penguins. In … … See more here

@pghpenguins: #Pens coach Bylsma is ready to get busy building a playground: – http://twitpic.com/68f5jk

Knee injury to Jonathan Scott considered minor Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Head coach Mike Tomlin said last night that starting LT Jonathan Scott is expected to be OK after suffering a hyperextended knee. Scott, 28, signed a two year contract in July.Rookie Marcus Gilbert, also received a preliminary diagnosis of a hyperextended knee. … Read more here

Kicker Shaun Suisham has appendectomy Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Kicker Shaun Suisham had an appendectomy this week, head coach Mike Tomlin said following Thursday’s game. … More here

Video: Kaboom Playground Build (8/19/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Katie O’Malley gives an update on the Kaboom playground build with Head Coach Dan Bylsma. … Watch video here

48 Days… Source: The Pensblog
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NHL could test shallow nets in the preseason Source: Tribune-Review
After using a shallower model over two days at the research and development camp, NHL executive Brendan Shanahan indicated that the new nets might be tested early. … Visit link

Penguins Notebook: Steigerwald, Errey to return Source: Post Gazette
Paul Steigerwald and Bob Errey have signed multiyear contracts to return as the Penguins television announcers. Steigerwald again will handle the play-by-play, with Errey, a player on two Penguins Stanley Cup teams, adding analysis. Their previous contracts with Root Sports ran out after last season, but there apparently was no impetus to look elsewhere. … Link

Vacation post – 08-19-11 Source: Empty Netters
-No birthdays today. – Today’s Obligatory YouTube Offering: A commercial for KDKA-AM’s coverage of the Penguins in the early 1990s: KLE_RJZlzLY … More

Adams Happy to Spend Summer in Pittsburgh Source: penguins.nhl.com
While most of the Penguins went their respective ways once the season ended, Craig Adams stayed right here in Pittsburgh. “Pittsburgh is a great city to live in,” the veteran forward said. … Follow this link

Penguins National Television Schedule Source: The Pensblog
A.K.A . games we don't have to worry about shitty Root Sports broadcasting: Steve Lepore has all the other teams, as well. [ PuckTheMedia ] Per Lepore : NOTE: All NHL Network and select VERSUS games are non-exclusive in local markets, meaning they may air on regional sports networks. … Read the rest here

Video: Craig Adams Summer Update (8/18/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams gives PensTV an update on his summer routine while assisting at Penguins Summer Youth Hockey School at Robert Morris University. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 06-22-2011

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Scouts Buzz: 10 Forwards to watch for Pens at No. 23 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins enter the 2011 NHL Entry Draft with five selections, including the 23rd-overall pick in the first round. The 2011 draft will be held Friday, June 24 (Round 1) and Saturday, June 25 (Rounds 2-7) at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN … Go here to read the rest

NHL Free Agency Buzz: Vrbata viewed as a fit in Pittsburgh Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Latest Buzz on Vrbata, Markov, Fleishmann, Richards & more “Complete player” Vrbata could surface as target If the Penguins don’t resign Tyler Kennedy and fail to bring in Jaromir Jagr, a name who could surface on their radar is Phoenix Coyotes right winger Radim Vrbata, assuming the term (2 years) and price makes sense. Vrbata … Go here to read the rest

Video: Youth Scrimmage Camp (6/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Local Youth Hockey Players participate in a Scrimmage Camp at the Ice Castle in Castle Shannon. … Watch here

Council votes against historic status for Civic Arena Source: Tribune-Review
Pittsburgh City Council this afternoon rejected historic status for the Civic Arena in a preliminary 5-2 vote. … Read this article

NHL awards preview – Jack Adams Award – 06-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
We’ll be previewing the seven NHL awards which count throughout the day. (Sorry Lady Byng fans.) Here we’ll preview the Jack Adams Award which goes to “judged to have contributed the most to his team’s success.” We will also be hosting a live chat for the awards show beginning at 7 p.m … Continue reading here

Which 2011 NHL Awards have the highest cringe factors? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL Awards are tonight (as is the Puck Daddy/Japers' Rink NHL Awards Party in D.C.), as Las Vegas will welcome the NHL back for what should (god-willing) be another night of free-flowing cocktails and terrible jokes. … View post

NHL awards preview – Hart Memorial Trophy – 06-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
We’ll be previewing the seven NHL awards which count throughout the day. (Sorry Lady Byng fans.) Here we’ll preview the Hart Memorial Trophy which goes to “the player judged to be the most valuable to his team.” We will also be hosting a live chat for the awards show beginning at 7 p.m. … Go here to read the rest

NHL Network, NHL.Com and NHL Radio to Provide Full Coverage of 2011 NHL Entry Draft from Minnesota Source: penguins.nhl.com
NEW YORK (June 21, 2011) – NHL Network™, NHL.com and NHL Radio will provide comprehensive coverage of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft from Minnesota where NHL clubs gather on Friday night to select their future star players. NHL Network will air two days of full coverage while NHL.com will deploy a team of writers, reporters and videographers to cover each and every Draft selection and all the NHL news of the day. The puck drops on NHL Network’s Draft coverage on Thursday with a special edition of NHL On the Fly beginning at 6 p.m … Excerpt from

NHL awards preview – Vezina Award – 06-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
We’ll be previewing the seven NHL awards which count throughout the day. (Sorry Lady Byng fans.) Here we’ll preview the Vezina Trophy which goes to “to the goalkeeper adjudged to be the best at this position.” We will also be hosting a live chat for the awards show beginning at 7 p.m. Click here to join the fun . … Go here to read the rest

Video: Youth Hockey Int: Kate Michael (6/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Team Pittsburgh U19 Head Coach Kate Michael sits down to talk about her hockey career both on and off the ice. … See this video

JAGR WATCH: Day 3.2, He’ll Be Ready Source: The Pensblog
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Jagr expected to speak with Penguins today Source: Tribune-Review
Jaromir Jagr is expected to speak with Penguins owner Mario Lemieux and general manager Ray Shero at some point today, according to Jagr’s agent, Petr Svoboda. … More

NHL awards preview – James Norris Memorial Trophy – 06-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
We’ll be previewing the seven NHL awards which count throughout the day. … See more here

NHL awards preview – Calder Memorial Trophy – 06-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
We’ll be previewing the seven NHL awards which count throughout the day. (Sorry Lady Byng fans.) Here we’ll preview the Calder Memorial Trophy which goes to “the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the NHL.” We will also be hosting a live chat for the awards show beginning at 7 p.m. Click here to join the fun . … View post

One Year Later: Beau Bennett Source: penguins.nhl.com
Beau Bennett is a changed man. A lot has happened in the year since he was selected in the first round (20th overall) by the Penguins in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, with the most noticeable change being one of a physical nature … See the rest here

Updated: 10:45 a.m. – Morning Update: Pens still in process of courting Jagr Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Jagr Update 9:59 a.m. – *No real news yet on the Jagr front expect the process is expected to drag on into Thursday and likely into draft weekend … The rest is here

Agent says Jagr could rejoin NHL soon Source: Post Gazette
LAS VEGAS — The agent for former Penguins star Jaromir Jagr said today that “nothing has changed since [Tuesday]” in terms of a possible deal to bring the right winger back … Visit link

NHL awards preview – Frank J. Selke Trophy – 06-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
We’ll be previewing the seven NHL awards which count throughout the day. … Visit link

Video: Beau Bennett 2010 Prospect Camp Highlights Source: penguins.nhl.com
Highlights of the Penguins 1st Round Draft Pick, Beau Bennett, at the 2010 Prospect Camp. … To see video click here

Video: Beau Bennett 2010 Prospect Camp Interview Source: penguins.nhl.com
Katie O’Malley talks with Beau Bennett after his first official day as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. … Video here

Video: Beau Bennett 2010 NHL Draft Source: penguins.nhl.com
Here is the actual moments of when the Penguins selected Beau Bennett in the 2010 NHL Draft. Video courtesy of TSN. … See video here

Video: Beau Bennett Phone Interview Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV caught up with Beau Bennett, looking back at getting drafted, awaiting the upcoming prospect camp and his Freshman year at the University of Denver. … Watch here

Video: NHL Awards: Dan Bylsma (6/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma speaks to the media at the Palm’s Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas for the NHL Awards … View video here

NHL awards preview – Ted Lindsay Award – 06-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
We’ll be previewing the seven NHL awards which count throughout the day. (Sorry Lady Byng fans.) Here we’ll preview the Ted Lindsay Award which goes to “to the most outstanding player in the NHL as voted by fellow members of the National Hockey League Players’ Association.” We will also be hosting a live chat for the awards show beginning at 7 p.m … Excerpt from

Kovacevic: Bring back Jaromir Jagr Source: Tribune-Review
If Jaromir Jagr gets his wish and returns to the Penguins, it could represent one of the more remarkable comeback stories in Pittsburgh sports history. … Read more

JAGR WATCH: Day 3, Raiders of the Lost Mullet Source: The Pensblog
Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of ourJagrWatch. More interesting things happened yesterday than during the entire last month of the season. From the morning until late evening, Jagr news trickled in … More

Agent: Jagr ‘loves that team, city… Mario’ Source: Tribune-Review
A longing to reconnect with the Penguins could be part of what brings back legendary forward Jaromir Jagr. … Follow this link

The 2011 Faceoff-Factor Draft Preview Source: The Pensblog
In anticipation of the draft, we wanted to get a look from one of our good friends, Jesse from FaceOff-Factor . Jesse and the rest of the gang at FF cover the AHL, College, Junior hockey and its relation to the Penguins like no other Penguin blog on Gore. Last season Jesse nailed the Penguins selection of Beau Bennett in his post on our site [ 2010 draft preview . … See the rest here

NHL Draft: Whitehall native Gibson could be first-rounder Source: Post Gazette
John Gibson is 6 feet 3, 205 pounds. … Read more here

Penguins, Jagr talk, but no deadline yet Source: Post Gazette
Petr Svoboda, the former NHL defenseman who represents Jaromir Jagr, has not announced a deadline for getting his client a contract. … Link

Penguins Notebook: NHL adjusts head shot rule Source: Post Gazette
LAS VEGAS — If not for two hits to his head in early January, Penguins center Sidney Crosby in all likelihood would be at the Palms Resort for the NHL awards gala tonight. … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 06-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins – OMG JAGR !!!!!!!!!1!!!!!1!!! -” Hypothetically, you re talking about a guy in his last year in the National Hockey League had 75 points. … Excerpt from

Thomas-Luongo go head-to-head again (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins can't get away from one another. … Link

Sports.ru: Malkin says NHL surpasses its KHL counterpart in every aspect Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Here is an interview from Evgeni Malkin, courtesy of Sport.ru. Malkin sounds like a player who has no intentions of bolting for the KHL when his contract ends in three years. From Sports.ru: Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin spoke about the additional education he has been getting, compared the broadcasts of the NHL and the … Link

Bylsma appears strongly behind Penguins pursuit of Jagr Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
One of the more interesting developments in the past 36 hours surrounding Jaromir Jagr, has been talk coming out of the Penguins organization that head coach Dan Bylsma is very much on board with the possible signing. That has now been confirmed publicly as Bylsma told reporters today in Las Vegas, he is intrigued about … Visit link

Bylsma ‘intrigued’ by Jagr joining Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
LAS VEGAS, Nev. … Read more here

Tags: Dan Bylsma, Evgeni Malkin, Jaromir Jagr, Katie O'Malley, Mario Lemieux, Ray Shero, Sidney Crosby, Tyler Kennedy
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PensHead Daily Links 06-21-2011

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

NHL Notebook: Thrashers sale approved, Jagr headed back to NHL? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The sale of the Atlanta Thrashers was unanimously approved by the NHL board of governors Tuesday, allowing the team to move to Winnipeg, Manitoba. True North Sports and Entertainment purchased the team in May for about $170 million, then said it would move to Winnipeg, a city that… … View post

@pghpenguins: #Pens coach Bylsma addresses the media Tue at the #NHLAwards – http://twitpic.com/5ex6bj

Jagr eyes return, perhaps with Wings or Pens (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
DETROIT – Jaromir Jagr is ready make an NHL comeback. … Read this article

Jagr eyes return to NHL perhaps with Wings or Pens (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jaromir Jagr is ready make an NHL comeback. “Quite a few teams are in the picture, but I've been talking to Detroit and Pittsburgh the last couple of days,” Petr Svoboda, Jagr's agent, said Tuesday in an interview with The Associated Press … Go here to read the rest

Latest on Pens pursuit of Jagr & other tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Latest buzz on Pens pursuit of Jagr Here’s a rundown of some of the latest Jagr developments and likely the last update of the day on Jagr: *A decision from Jagr will not happen today, although one could be coming on Wednesday or at least a decision to push forward from Jagr’s camp with their … More

@WBSPenguins: Josh McCorkle and Chris Sipsky with their AHL ticket sales awards. Congratulations guys. – http://twitpic.com/5evxb8

JagrWatch continues; some thoughts to consider. Source: Chipped Ice
Well, not a lot has changed since this morning on the Jaromir Jagr front. To recap the latest from this morning: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_743173.html I have no intention of getting into any debate as to whether Jagr is or isnt a good fit for the Penguins, especially any discussions based of his behavior from 10 years ago. … Read the rest here

2011 NHL Free Agency: 7 Natural Leaders Who Can Help Deliver a Cup Source: Bleacher Report
Championship NHL teams possess skilled scorers, dependable goaltenders and complimentary role players. Lacking any one of those three elements, no team can shortcut its way to a Stanley Cup title. … Link

Penguins’ Crosby Tops NHL Jersey Sales for Sixth Consecutive Season Source: penguins.nhl.com
In Jim Carrey’s newest movie Mr. Popper’s Penguins, he proudly wears the jersey of Penguins captain Sidney Crosby in a scene where he plays hockey in his living room … Read more

NHL Draft 2011: Power Ranking the Pittsburgh Penguins Best Picks from 1991-2010 Source: Bleacher Report
The NHL Draft will take place June 24th and 25th in Minnesota .Much of the emphasisfor the current day Pittsburgh Penguins will beto (hopefully) upgrade the system’s depth on the wings. Over the past 20 years, the Penguins have seen some great players skate for them. … See the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Teams of the Early ’90s: Where Are They Now? Source: Bleacher Report
The Steelers of the 1970s are such an integral part of the Pittsburgh lexicon that those of us born after 1979 often felt deprived growing up. There was a sense that Pittsburgh’s days of sports glory had peaked and all that was left were the collective memories of a time we hadn’t lived through. Maybe that sounds a little dramatic, but even as a kid I was keenly aware of the disappointment that comes with showing up at a party just after the guest of honor leaves. The 1980s were particularly hard on the Pittsburgh region. After a decade of absolute dominance, the Steelers and the Pirates were both in sharp decline and the Penguins were an afterthought. The recession hit the region hard and residents were forced to watch the slow death of the industry that had literally defined them. To an entire generation of Burghers, the Penguins of the early 1990s were the Steelers of the ’70s. It was the first time we could create memories that would help get us through the tough years ahead as the city we love struggled to reinvent itself. It was a brief return to sports glory and proof that the Steel City’s best days weren’t behind it. If you have the smug desire to say “If you think he’s good…you shoulda seen Kevin Stevens in his prime” every time the Penguins call up a young winger and then instantly think to yourself “I wonder what he’s doing now”—this list is for you. Begin Slideshow … More here

Video: PensTV Exclusive: Mike Yeo Source: penguins.nhl.com
Katie O’Malley catches up with former Pens Asst. … View video here

@pghpenguins: #Pens coach Bylsma featured on a column at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas – http://twitpic.com/5euf1w

No qualifying offer to Tyler Kennedy yet Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
A lot of updates today and here’s another one on Tyler Kennedy: The Penguins have made a qualifying offer to Dustin Jeffrey ($550K, 2-way) this week as I just reported a bit ago, but as of 2:00 p.m. this afternoon, the team has yet to make one to Tyler Kennedy, a source confirms to Inside … Visit link

Penguins’ Crosby tops 2010-11 jersey sales (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Despite missing half of the 2010-11 season with a concussion, Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby led the NHL in jersey sales during the regular-season. The league superstar has topped the jersey sales since '05-06, his rookie year. … More

Penguins make $550,000 qualifying offer to Dustin Jeffrey Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have made a qualifying offer to Dustin Jeffrey, retaining his rights, sources indicate. Jeffrey is a pending restricted free agent. … See more here

Crosby earns top jersey sales for 2010-2011 season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Sidney Crosby missed the entire second half of the 2010-2011 season but that didn’t slow Crosby’s jersey sales. Via Darren Rovell of CNBC, Crosby earned the top spot in jersey sales for the 2010-2011 season. Alexander Ovechkin was No … See the rest here

Initial Dialogue underway between Pens, Max Talbot Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Term to dictate Talbot’s return? … See the rest here

Afternoon Links: Tribune-Review, KDKA articles on Jagr Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
A few Jagr links for this afternoon: 1. Tribune-Review: Rob Rossi of the Tribune-Review has some great quotes from Jagr’s agent Peter Svoboda and an interesting tidbit from the story is that former Penguin Robert Lang is involved in the process. … Link

Penguins Top All-Time Draft Picks By Round Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mark Recchi was taken by the Penguins in the 4th round of the 1988 NHL Draft. … View post

Pittsburgh Penguins: Jaromir Jagr Looking for a Homecoming This Season Source: Bleacher Report
For years it has been rumored. For years it has been wanted. … More

Czech up – 06-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
This is a list we like to recycle every time the Penguins are connected to a Czech player. (Plus, it’s something quick and easy to post as we write our NHL award previews for tomorrow). … Continue reading here

Penguins Report: Vegas Baby, Vegas Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:38 AM (PACIFIC TIME): Checked in at the Palms. The first two songs played in the lobby: Weezer “Beverly Hills” and Nirvana “Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle.” The Palms is officially the best hotel EVER … The rest is here

No sense of urgency or deadline in place between Pens, Tyler Kennedy Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Tyler Kennedy’s situation will be among the intriguing situations to watch this weekend for the Penguins at the NHL Entry Draft. Sources indicate the team will not have a deal in place for Kennedy by the start of Friday’s draft, which will surely fuel trade speculation. As of today, the team is not shopping Kennedy’s … More

Jagr’s agent: ‘Pittsburgh is in the loop’ Source: Tribune-Review
The agent for free agent right wing Jaromir Jagr said this morning there is a “really, really good chance” Jagr will play this season in the NHL. … Read more

The Best of the First Round, From No. 1 to No. 30 Source: penguins.nhl.com
If you’re a hockey fan, undoubtedly you have felt at one time or another that you could do a better job drafting than an NHL general manager. But drafting is an inexact science — for every late-round gem (Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk), there’s a high pick who didn’t turn out to be the star the team that picked him thought he would be (Patrick Stefan, Greg Joly). … Read this article

Jagr’s NHL return on track; Pens, Wings, mystery team in mix (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
If his agent is to be believed, 39-year-old Jaromir Jagr wants to play in the NHL and there's a “really, really good chance” it'll happen for the 2011-12 season. The latest on the return of Mario Jr., via Pierre LeBrun … Continue reading → … Read more here

Jagr’s agent expects to learn later today whether Pens intend to push forward on deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Jaromir Jagr’s agent Peter Svoboda believes that the Penguins interest in Jagr is genuine and Svoboda expects to learn later today from GM Ray Shero whether the Penguins intend to push forward on a possible deal. The Penguins are doing some serious homework on Jagr in the past 72 hours and Jagr has had discussions … Read this article

Jagr’s agent having talks with Penguins Source: Post Gazette
Jaromir Jagr’s agent spoke with Penguins general manager Ray Shero yesterday about Jagr returning to the Penguins and plans to do so again soon … See the rest here

Agent for Jagr says he has decided on a return to the NHL Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
It appears the KHL is officially out the window for Jaromir Jagr but with Jagr you just never know for sure.. Jagr’s agent Peter Svoboda tells ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun that Jagr will return to the NHL. … Continue reading here

Penguins Head Coach Dan Bylsma is a Finalist for the "NHL’s Most Outstanding Coach" Award at the NHL Awards Show on Wednesday Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins encourage fans to tune in to the 2011 NHL Awards Show, which will be nationally televised this Wednesday, June 22 at 7 p.m. on VERSUS, as head coach Dan Bylsma has a chance to become the first head coach in franchise history to win the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s most outstanding coach. Bylsma is a first-time candidate for the Jack Adams Award after leading the Penguins to the second-most number of points (106) and wins (49, tied) in franchise history despite his team suffering 350 man-games lost due to injury – including a combined 119 from the team’s top-three offensive threats in Sidney Crosby (41 games missed), Evgeni Malkin (39) and Jordan Staal (39). … See more here

Tuesdays With Stoosh: 6/21 Source: The Pensblog
Given that most of it ranged from the sublime to the ridiculous, it’s probably fitting that the final chapter of this 2010-11 NHL season was punctuated with this: Can’t wait until they turn that into a Fathead. … Follow this link

JAGR WATCH: Day 2 Source: The Pensblog
We're hangin' by a moment with Rob Rossi on Twitter until Double J signs on the dotted line. According to sources, Double J's family needs cash to keep their hockey team alive. … Read more

Jagr contacts Penguins about return (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jaromir Jagr is keeping his new agent, former player Petr Svoboda, busy. The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports… … Read this article

Sources: Jagr wants to play for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Jaromir Jagr has approached the Penguins about resuming his hockey career with his original NHL franchise, multiple sources confirmed to the Tribune-Review on Monday. … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 06-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -OMG JAGR!!!!1!!!!!!1!!! (PG+) -” My ultimate goal is still to play in the NHL so this was an extremely difficult decision for me. … Continued here

Pens courting Jagr as a decision is expected by Wednesday Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Three years later, will the Pittsburgh Penguins end up beating out the Detroit Red Wings for a star right winger? … The rest is here

2011 NHL Draft: The Atlantic Division’s Ideal Draft Selections Source: Bleacher Report
The Atlantic is one of the NHL ‘s most fiercely contested divisions. … Read the rest here

NHL Draft: Local prospect sizing up his status Source: Post Gazette
Vincent Trocheck could have done a lot worse. For a guy who sees himself as a solid two-way center in the NHL someday, picking Peter Forsberg as a role model really isn’t a bad idea … Follow this link

Preseason to open with 3 at Consol Source: Post Gazette
A lot about the Penguins’ 2011 preseason schedule is familiar. For the second year in a row, there is a home-and-home with Chicago and Detroit. And a familiar face, former assistant Mike Yeo, will be back at Consol Energy Center for the third home game. … Link

NHL Draft: This prospect facing no small task Source: Post Gazette
Rocco Grimaldi just doesn’t seem to get it. He doesn’t realize that a guy who is just 5 feet 6, 163 pounds can’t possibly expect to play in today’s NHL. Or that a player with strong religious convictions can’t hope to fit in with teammates who have more earthly interests. … Link

NHL Notebook: Lidstrom will return to Detroit Source: Post Gazette
Nicklas Lidstrom proved to himself he is still one of the NHL’s best defenseman this past season and that is good news for Detroit fans. Lidstrom, 41, will return for a 20th season with the Red Wings. “Coming off this season helped me to make this decision,” Lidstrom said after agreeing to a one-year deal worth $6.2 million, same as last year. … Go here to read the rest

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PensHead Daily Links 05-12-2011

Thursday, May 12th, 2011

Excited about Rangers vs. Flyers Winter Classic at Phillies’ stadium? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
That the first and fourth NHL Winter Classics were more entertaining than the second and third is either a tribute to the Sidney Crosby or the virtues of outdoor hockey inside NFL stadia. According to Darren Dreger of TSN, neither … Continue reading → … Visit link

Crosby months away from being cleared for full speed workouts again? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby has not been cleared to “workout” since suffering a setback on April 20, his agent tells the Post-Gazette. Indications are Crosby will have to go through at least another 4-6 weeks of moderate workouts before the Penguins medical staff would consider clearing for full speed on-ice and off-workouts again. One source … Continue reading here

Penguins’ Crosby still unable to work out Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Sidney Crosby, who last month had a setback in his recovery from a concussion, has not resumed working out. … Continue reading here

Game 7: Detroit’s comeback or San Jose’s choke? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Rallying from a 3-0 series deficit – or coughing up a 3-0 lead – is going from nearly impossible to merely improbable. … Go here to read the rest

Bourne Blog: What makes Pavel Datsyuk so damn good (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
When you're covering Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, you have a pretty good idea what you're in for the guy throws zero off-speed pitches. Instead, he steps on the gas and drives his legs, throws the weight of his … Continue reading → … More here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Episode 15 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears and Katie O’Malley Host. … Video here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Episode 16 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Hosts Steve Mears & Katie O’Malley … View video here

Look Back: Crosby’s 25-Game Point Streak Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Eighteen years. That’s how long it had been since an NHL player embarked on a point streak like the one Penguins captain Sidney Crosby put together from Nov. … Read more

Canucks’ Rick Bowness relishes another shot at elusive Stanley Cup (The Vancouver Sun) Source: Yahoo Sports
Bob Bowness never made it to the National Hockey League, let alone a Stanley Cup, but he filled his son's head with stories about the sacred trophy and some of the greatest players who won it. … Link

Sharks downplay lack of momentum Source: Tribune-Review
Whether it’s been after a heart-stopping win or a crushing loss, San Jose Sharks coach Todd McLellan always has been consistent in his belief that new momentum is created at the start of every game. … View post

Michalek Advances to World Semifinals Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek and the Czech Republic have earned a date with Sweden in the 2011 IIHF World Championships semifinals. The undefeated Czech Republic continued their quest to defend t… … Follow this link

Sharks downplay lack of momentum going into Game 7 Source: Post Gazette
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Czechs beat US 4-0 in hockey worlds Source: Post Gazette
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Wings poised to make history (The Windsor Star) Source: Yahoo Sports
Tonight at HP Pavilion, the Detroit Red Wings are poised to add another chapter to the annals of Lord Stanleys mug. … Visit link

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PensHead Daily Links 05-09-2011

Monday, May 9th, 2011

Bergenheim steps up game for surging Lightning (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TAMPA, Fla. … Read more

Another Big Night for Neal Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Penguins forward James Neal scored a goal and assisted on the game-winning tally to help Canada top Sweden, 3-2, in the final qualifying round match of the 2011 IIHF World Championships on Monday in Kosice,… … Link

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Season Bloopers Source: penguins.nhl.com
Check out Steve Mears and Katie O’Malley bloopers that didn’t make the show! … Click here to view video

Video: NHL Prospect: Pittsburgh Native John Gibson Source: penguins.nhl.com
A look at #1 ranked goaltending NHL draft prospect John Gibson. … Watch video here

Latest NHL Buzz: Agents in no rush to establish market Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Around the NHL *Several agents and GM’s (including Pens GM Ray Shero) are in Slovakia for the World Championships and discussions are going on but don’t look for a flurry of signings for impending free agents to happen in the next couple weeks. With it being early May, there is no incentive for agents to … Excerpt from

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 7, Bruins 1 – 05-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. … Read this article

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Episode 30 Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Final Episode of IPH, Steve and Katie take a look back at the Penguins season! Stay until the end for the bloopers! … View video

PensGear Clearance & Game-Used Stick Sale Set for Saturday Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensGear, the official team store of the Pittsburgh Penguins, will host a “Clearance & Game-Used Stick” sale on Saturday, May 14 from 10 am to 4 pm. Shoppers can save 40% off the entire stock of ladies, men’s and youth appare… … Excerpt from

Neal, Michalek Wrap Up Qualifying Round Action Monday Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek helped the Czech Republic clinch the top spot in Group E with a 3-2 victory over Russia in 2011 IIHF World Championships qualifying-round action on Sunday in Kosice, Slov… … See more here

What We Learned: Who are the NHL playoffs’ greatest role players? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team. Feel free to complain about … Continue reading → … See the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins 2011 Offseason Guide Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share With the Penguins having gone their separate ways for the summer, the absence of hockey in the Steel City already has us asking ourselves “Is it October yet?” But don’t worry, there’s plenty going… … More

Empty Netter Assists – 05-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” We won 58 games, but in the end you’re looked at by, ‘Did you win a championship with that?’ We didn’t do it. … Follow this link

World Championship: Czech Republic edges Russia, maintains perfect mark Source: Post Gazette
The Czech Republic overcame the arrival of Alex Ovechkin to beat Russia, 3-2, Sunday in Kosice, Slovakia, and maintain a perfect record at the hockey world championship. Jakub Voracek, Jaromir Jagr and Tomas Plekanec scored for the Czech Republic as Ovechkin couldn’t help Russia avenge a 2-1 loss to the Czechs a year ago in the final. … Go here to read the rest

Detroit downs Sharks, 4-3 Source: Post Gazette
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Tomas Holmstrom broke a tie with 6:08 remaining, and the Detroit Red Wings had three third-period goals to avoid elimination with a 4-3 victory against the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night. Danny Cleary and Jonathan Ericsson also scored in the final period to send the series back to Detroit for Game 6 on Tuesday night. … Read the rest here

Yzerman deserves credit for Lightning Source: Post Gazette
The surprise team of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Tampa Bay Lightning, advanced to the Eastern Conference finals this past week by sweeping the top-seeded, glamorous Washington Capitals. It was an outcome few had predicted … Excerpt from

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PensHead Daily Links 04-27-2011

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

Puck Daddy Game 7′s Live Chat: Habs/Bruins, Bolts/Penguins (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Another night, another pair of Game 7's. … Read this article

@pghpenguins: A look inside @CONSOLEnergyCtr before #Pens take on Lightning in Game 7 at 8pm! – http://twitpic.com/4qa7vw

Penguins reach record-length new TV deal with Root Sports Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins and Root Sports (formerly FSN Pittsburgh) have reworked an exclusive regional rights deal that places TV broadcasts on the local cable network through the 2028-29 NHL season. … Continue reading here

Penguins agree to new 18-year TV contract (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There are long-term contracts and then there are long, long, long-term contracts. The latter was announced Wednesday when the Pittsburgh Penguins and Root Sports that they've reached agreement on a new TV rights deal for not three or even five years. … Continued here

Playoff Gameday – Round One, Game Seven – Lightning Source: The Pensblog
CONSOL Energy Center – 8:00PM TV: Root Sports, NHLN-US, TSN, RIS, Versus (JIP) For more on TV coverage of tonight's game, click here . … See the rest here

Root Sports to carry Penguins through 2028-29 season Source: Post Gazette
Root Sports (formerly FSN Pittsburgh) will be carrying Penguins games and programing through the 2028-29 season under a new television rights deal announced today. … Read this article

Canucks begin against Preds on Thursday (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
After an incredibly dramatic finish in Vancouver Tuesday night, the Western Conference semifinals are set. The Canucks wiill host Game 1 against Nashville on Thursday at 6 p.m. … Excerpt from

Root Sports to carry Penguins game through 2028-2029 season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
ROOT SPORTS and the Pittsburgh Penguins have reached agreement on a long-term television rights deal through the 2028-29 season. Under the agreement, ROOT SPORTS will be the exclusive rightsholder for Penguins regional telecasts and will televise a minimum of 70 regular season games each season. … Read more

Tonight’s Game On TV Source: The Pensblog
There's been a bit of confusion about what channels tonight's game will be on. … Read more

ROOT SPORTS to Televise Penguins Games Through 2028-2029 Season Source: penguins.nhl.com
ROOT SPORTS and the Pittsburgh Penguins have reached agreement on a long-term television rights deal through the 2028-29 season. Under the agreement, ROOT SPORTS will be the exclusive rightsholder for Penguins’ regional telecasts and will… … Read this article

Penguins, Root Sports agree to deal through 2028-29 season – 04-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
You better get used to Root Sports. The Penguins and Root Sports, formerly FSN Pittsburgh, reached an agreement to keep local Penguins broadcasts on the all-sports channel through the 2028-29 season … Read more

Puck Headlines: No ban for Lucic; Orpik calls Boucher ‘childish’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. … Read more here

Game 7 on NHL Network – 04-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
With Versus picking up Game 7 of the Bruins-Canadiens series tonight, there was some confusion on how fans outside of Pittsburgh could watch tonight’s Penguins-Lightning game. The NHL Network will pick up tonight’s game 7 in Pittsburgh … See more here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Episode 28 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears is in Tampa Bay and Katie O’Malley is back in the IPH Studio, as we take a look at the 1st Round of the Playoffs with Pascal Dupuis and our Experts. … Watch video here

Video: Round One Playoff Open Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins’ Playoff open from Round One. This one is from Game 2 at CONSOL Energy Center. … Video here

Police prep for Montreal hockey hooliganism (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
MONTREAL – Police are closing off a large stretch of downtown Montreal on Wednesday night as the hometown Canadiens play their decisive Game 7 against the Bruins some 500 kilometres away in Boston. … Visit link

WBS Penguins Sign Defenseman Philip Samuelsson to Amateur Tryout Contract Source: penguins.nhl.com
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have signed defenseman Philip Samuelsson to an amateur tryout contract, it was announced on Wednesday. … More here

@pghpenguins: Kunitz & Letestu at morning skate. – http://twitpic.com/4q7j5v

Post-Morning Skate: Penguins loose, confident going into Game 7 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Morning Skate Update James Neal video from William DePaoli Despite losing two of the last three games in the series, including two straight, the Penguins were a loose and collected group this morning at the Consol Energy Center. I feel It was important for them to go through a full skate this morning after … More here

Balancing Act Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share The Penguins have been in this situation before. This is the fourth time in their last six playoff series they’ve gone to Game 7, with the most recent coming last year – a loss at home to Mon… … Read this article

NHL: Pittsburgh Penguins: Defending Sidney Crosby on Sitting Instead of Playing Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight in Game 7 of the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sidney Crosby , Penguins captain, will not be in uniform, and even if the Penguins win, he may not be back for the playoffs entirely … More here

Listen To Puck Daddy Radio for Game 7 previews, Hawks/Canucks (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It's a Wednesday edition of Puck Daddy Radio, and we're chatting about the following and much more: Note: No Puck Daddy Chat today, as we're going to have Live Chats for the Game 7s this evening. Special Guest … Continue reading → … See more here

Video: Game-Day: Dan Bylsma (4/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma before tonight’s Game 7 at CONSOL Energy Center. … See this video

Video: Game-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (4/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury before tonight’s Game 7 at CONSOL Energy Center. … Watch here

Video: Game-Day: Brooks Orpik (4/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik before tonight’s Game 7 at CONSOL Energy Center. … To see video click here

Video: Penguins Insider (4/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears with tonight’s Game 7 preview of the Penguins’ versus the Lightning at CONSOL Energy Center. … See this video

Looks like no lineup changes for Pens tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITTSBURGH — For the second straight game, The talk of Eric Tangradi getting into the lineup tonight has been a bit over blown. Two reasons for that is the team is not high on his ability in 5 on 5 situations and they won’t clear a spot for him on the power play Based off … Read this article

Counting Down The Hours Source: The Pensblog
The Pens used the following lines at the morning skate : Neal-Letestu-Kovalev Kunitz-Staal-Kennedy Dupuis-Talbot-Conner Rupp-Adams-Asham Tangradi-Comrie-Godard No idea if that means anything. Bylsma will likely keep any line-up changes to himself for as long as possible … Continued here

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Tampa Bay (Game 7) Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:33 AM: The Pens are on the ice for their Game 7 morning skate. All the usual suspects are accounted for (Nick Johnson and Matt Cooke skated earlier this morning). The team used the following line combos during the skate: Neal-Letestu-Ko… … Read more

By the Numbers: Game 7 vs. Tampa Bay Source: penguins.nhl.com
Although Tampa Bay won Game 6 at St. Pete Times Forum to even their opening-round series with Pittsburgh at three wins apiece and force a Game 7, the Penguins battled all year to gain home-ice advantage for this very scenario – meaning CONSO… … The rest is here

Game 7 – By the numbers 04-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
Here’s a statistical look at every player on Penguins’ and Lightning’s rosters who have played in Game 7s. The Penguins: SKATERS Player GamesPlayed Record Goals-Assists-Points Alex Kovalev 6 6-0 1-5-6 Pascal Dupuis 4 3-1 3-1-4 Sidney Crosby 3 2-1 2-1-3 Mike Rupp 3 1-2 1-2-3 Evgeni Malkin 3 2-1 0-3-3 Jordan Staal 3 2-1 2-0-2 Maxime T … … Read more here

Thank you, Iceoplex Source: The Pensblog
The Lightning had an optional practice on Tuesday at the Pens Iceoplex practice facility in Southpointe. Cecil, PA. And the lights went out. Love it … Read the rest here

Chicago’s comeback falls just short (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
VANCOUVER – Chicago captain Jonathan Toews knew his first goal of the post-season was going to be a big one. … Read this article

Flyers survive stingy Sabres Source: Tribune-Review
Brian Boucher stopped 25 shots, and the Philadelphia Flyers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 of their first-round series Tuesday night. … Link

Penguins’ current power play plan isn’t working Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins score power-play goals about as often as coach Dan Bylsma tips his hand regarding lineup changes. … Read more

Home ice hasn’t helped Penguins in past Game 7s Source: Tribune-Review
Having a Game 7 on friendly ice is, in theory, supposed to be a positive. History, however, suggests the Penguins may be at a competitive disadvantage when they skate against the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight at Consol Energy Center for the right to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. … More here

Penguins erase recent memory, look to Game 7 Source: Tribune-Review
A series with no rhythm and little predictability will produce a defining moment tonight when the Penguins and Lightning clash at 8 p.m. … The rest is here

LINK CITY: Game is at 8, Canucks/Blackhawks Highlights, Gameday suggestions Source: The Pensblog
Three quick things… Everyone probably knows by now, but in case you missed it, the Pens game is at 8:00pm. No clue why this is, but now a whole extra hour to vomit. … See the rest here

Analysis: Seven musts for Penguins in Game 7 Source: Post Gazette
The legacy of Game 7s spanning the Penguins’ 44-year history, with the latest coming tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Consol Energy Center, would suggest a significant surprise is at hand. … Link

Bruins are to blame for Game 7 with Habs (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Another chapter in the Montreal-Boston rivalry will play out thanks to the visitors’ undisciplined play in Game 6. … Excerpt from

Empty Netter Assists – 04-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
Playoff Stuff Penguins – Lightning (Note: For those asking, Versus will join tonight’s game joined in progress.) -” We know we can beat these guys .” – Marc-Andre Fleury. -If you drafted Deryk Engelland or Eric Tangradi for your playoff pool… … Continue reading here

Philadelphia 5, Buffalo 2 (adds quotes) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
As he shook hands with his former teammates at center ice, Danny Briere couldn't help but think about the times he went to war with the Buffalo Sabres. “Honestly, it was one of the toughest series I've had to go through,” Briere said after scoring one goal and… … Excerpt from

Penguins Notebook: Bylsma considering Engelland, Tangradi Source: Post Gazette
Coach Dan Bylsma confirmed the obvious Tuesday, saying that Sidney Crosby will not be in the Penguins lineup for Game 7 of their first-round playoff series against Tampa Bay tonight. That doesn’t mean Bylsma isn’t contemplating a few other personnel changes. … Excerpt from

Lightning’s Gagne has history of coming through in the postseason Source: Post Gazette
TAMPA, Fla. … See the rest here

Cook: Letang slumping instead of rising to playoff occasion Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins didn’t do a new contract with Sergei Gonchar after last season because it wasn’t fiscally prudent to guarantee him a third year at his age, 37 at the time. They also had Kris Letang to run their power play. … Read more

2011 NHL Playoffs: Keys to a Pittsburgh Penguins Victory in Game 7 Source: Bleacher Report
Less than a week ago, the Pittsburgh Penguins had a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series with the Tampa Bay Lightning . … Read more here

Philadelphia 5, Buffalo 2 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Danny Briere completed his onslaught against his former team Tuesday night by scoring one goal and assisting on another to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a series-clinching 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. … See the article here

Inside the Numbers: All you need to know about Game 7 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Game 7 Notes — Everything is on the line as the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Tampa Bay Lightning Wednesday night at the Consol Energy Center in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. Game time is 8:00 p.m. … Link

PODCAST: 04.26 – Game 7 Eve Source: The Pensblog
27:29 -Podcast Blog -Subscribe to iTunes -Mobile Site … View post

Pascal Dupuis has 3 goals in 4 career Game 7′s Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
According to the Penguins, the Penguins active roster features 8 players who have scored goals in Game 7′s. … See the rest here

NHL Playoffs 2011: Top 5 Game 7s in Penguins History Source: Bleacher Report
The Penguins’ loss Monday night means that the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series against the Tampa Bay Lightning will be decided by one fateful game on Wednesday. … See more here

Kovalev 6-0 all-time in Game 7′s Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Talk from the fan base is that Alex Kovalev should come out of the lineup tomorrow night. I don’t see it happening but here’s a notable stat for the 38 year old winger. Kovalev is 6-0 all-time in Game 7′s, collecting a goal and five assists for six points. … Continued here

Lightning prepare for ’3rd’ Game 7 against Pens (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins have the edge in playoff experience. … Follow this link

Stanley Cup Playoff Gamenight: Two Game 7′s and a huge Game 6 Source: The Pensblog
Sit back and enjoy two unreal Game 7's tonight. … More

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PensHead Daily Links 04-16-2011

Saturday, April 16th, 2011

Penguins look to regroup against Lightning (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Tampa Bay Lightning's first playoff win in four years restored some of the confidence they will need to have continued success against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Their 5-1 victory Friday night evened the first-round series at a game apiece … Link

Red Wings’ Pavel Datsyuk puts on show (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Detroit’s razzle-dazzle superstar did it all in Game 2 against Phoenix, showing why he deserves backing in the best-player debate. … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 04-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
Playoff Stuff Penguins – Lightning -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “We definitely gave them an opportunity to get to their game. And they did.” – Craig Adams … Go here to read the rest

AHL Playoff Gameday – Round One, Game Two – Admirals Source: The Pensblog
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza – 7:05 PM NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain Admirals lead series 1-0. Team Notes: Penguins first line right winger Tim Wallace is still listed as “questionable” due to a lower-body injury. … Continued here

The Dark Knight Rises as Civic Arena falls Source: The Pensblog
The news started circulating Friday morning that the Civic Arena may be blown up in the new Batman movie that's gonna start filming whenever. If you want all the details, head over to this link. … Continued here

Off-Day: Bylsma surprised by Lightning getting under veteran Penguins team skin Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Bylsma Off-Day Quotes The concern coming out of game 2 for the Penguins was how they looked liked the inexperienced team in letting the Tampa Bay Lightning get under their skin. Dan Bylsma called it a surprise, especially how early the Penguins let it bother them. … Read more here

Coach Bylsma Media Transcript: 4/16/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma met with the media at CONSOL Energy Center Saturday afternoon. Here’s what the coach had to say: On his team getting frustrated by Tampa Bay: It is a bit of a surprise considering how soon it happened in th… … Read the rest here

Game 5 tickets for Stanley Cup playoff series on sale Monday Source: Tribune-Review
Approximately 2,000 tickets for Game 5 of a first round Stanley Cup playoff series between the Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning will go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday. … Read more

Talking with ‘Sergeant Bob’ – 04-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
A familiar face…or… voice actually… has been missing from the Penguins’ first two Stanley Cup playoff games. … Visit link

Tickets here – 04-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
With Game 5 now guaranteed for next Saturday, the Penguins will make approximately 2,000 tickets available Monday morning beginning at 10 a.m . … See the article here

Video: Off-Day: Dan Bylsma (4/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters about last night’s Game 2 loss and what’s next for the Penguins. … Click here to view video

Video: Penguins Insider with Steve Mears (4/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down the latest on the Pittsburgh Penguins playoff run as we head to Tampa Bay for game 3. … Click here to view video

Penguins Game 5 playoff tickets to go on sale Monday Source: Post Gazette
Now that Game 5 is assured in the Penguins’ first-round playoff series against Tampa Bay, about 2,000 tickets for that game–next Saturday at Consol Energy Center, time to be determined–will go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday … More

Tabata batting .444 on the road this season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Coming off a career high four hit game Friday night, Jose Tabata comes into today’s game batting .444 on the road and just .238 at home. He is hitting .354 on the season with a team-best .475 on base percentage. … Go here to read the rest

RECAP: Game Two: Lightning Strike Back. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
Iceburgh had no idea what was coming. If the Pens win this game, the series was all but over. But they didn't. … Excerpt from

Game 5 Tickets on Sale Monday at 10 a.m. Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will host Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, April 23 at CONSOL Energy Center (starting time is TBD). Approximately 2,000 tickets will go on sale Monday at 10 a.m. Fans ar… … Excerpt from

Staal now a minus-16 in 62 career playoff games Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins two-way centerman Jordan Staal is a +42 in 369 career regular season games. However,in the playoffs it’s been a different story from a plus/minus standpoint. Staal was a minus-3 in Friday’s 5-1 loss and is now a minus-16 in 62 career playoff games … Follow this link

Pens let their emotions get the best of them in disappointing 5-1 loss Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Game Wrapup PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins got off to another poor start and unlike Game 1, the Lightning capitalize scoring 2 goals on their first 3 shots and collecting 3 first period goals on just 8 shots. … Read the rest here

Sens still a strong draw (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
Despite a disappointing season that ended with the team missing the playoffs, the Ottawa Senators received strong support from their fans. … Continued here

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Pronger likely to miss Game 2 Source: Tribune-Review
The Flyers are about guaranteed to have to try to win again without All-Star defenseman Chris Pronger. Trying to return from a broken right hand, Pronger skated Friday and is day to day. … Go here to read the rest

Capitals take 2-0 series lead Source: Tribune-Review
The Capitals beat the Rangers, 2-0, on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round Eastern Conference series. … Go here to read the rest

Pens-Lightning, Game 2: Period by period Source: Tribune-Review
It was a rough opening period for the Penguins in general and Jordan Staal in particular Friday night. … More here

Tampa grabs momentum with 3 first-period goals Source: Tribune-Review
The Lightning had gone scoreless in three first periods at Consol Energy Center, coming up empty on 35 shots during that span. … More here

Boucher’s wish granted in Game 2 Source: Tribune-Review
Tampa Bay coach Guy Boucher didn’t raise an overwhelming fuss, but made it clear he wasn’t pleased with the officiating in Game 1. … Go here to read the rest

Lightning strike early, even series at 1 Source: Tribune-Review
Eric Brewer had a goal and two assists, and Simon Gagne had three assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-1 victory over the Penguins. … Continued here

Friday’s Three Stars: Sedin leads Canucks; Ducks, Bolts even up (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Daniel Sedin, Vancouver Canucks The Hart Trophy candidate played like an MVP in the Canucks' 4-3 Game 2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks … More here

RECAP: Costly turnovers, WB/S drops game 1 Source: The Pensblog
[Ness] The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins did not “get to their game” tonight. It took entirely too long to establish their physical brand of hockey in terms of getting pucks deep, forechecking and finishing their checks. … View post

Lightning’s early strike beats Penguins, 5-1 Source: Post Gazette
Dan Bylsma of the Penguins has proven himself to be a pretty fair coach. … View post

Play of game: Penguins’ Letang fails in a pinch Source: Post Gazette
More often than not, the Penguins’ push-at-all-times system of puck pursuit has paid off handsomely for Kris Letang. His skating and hockey sense allow him to pinch almost without risk. Almost. … More here

roberthester3 has added a photo to the pool: Katie OMalley, the lovely host of Inside Penguins Hockey, and the in game jumbotron host at Penguin home games at CONSOL Energy Center, alongside Mikey and Big Bob of the 96.1 KISS-FM Morning Freak Show, lead a chant of Lets Go Pens! at a viewing party that was held at Gate 2 at the Civic Arena, the former home of the Pittsburgh Penguins, for game 2 of the Penguins Stanley Cup Playoff Series against the Tampa Bay Lightning outside of CONSOL Energy Center for the fans inside CONSOL Energy Center watching the game.

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LET’S GO PENS!!!!!!

NHL Playoff Capsules (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Three broken teeth and a fat lip didn't prevent Martin St. Louis from helping the Tampa Bay Lightning bite back to even the first-round Eastern Conference series with the Pittsburgh Penguins. St … Link

Lightning finds lots of ways to score against Penguins Source: Post Gazette
Two nights earlier, Tampa Bay couldn’t beat Marc-Andre Fleury. In Game 2 of the first-round playoff series Friday night, the Lightning scored early, often and nearly every which way. Except by penalty shot. … Go here to read the rest

National Anthem = Goosebump city Source: The Pensblog
We were lucky enough to be in attendance for this. Not much good came out of Game 2 but the national anthem is something to remember … See more here

Penguins Notebook: Crosby not pushing to return to games Source: Post Gazette
If Sidney Crosby’s gut is churning because his extended time out of the Penguins lineup has now bled into the playoffs, he’s not showing it, coach Dan Bylsma said Friday. “I have not sensed any kind of pressure on Sid that he feels based on the fact that it’s the playoffs or this time of year, to get back or get back earlier,” Bylsma said. … See the article here

Cook: First goal is uplifting Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik said it Wednesday night after Game 1. So did winger Alex Kovalev. The Penguins didn’t beat the Tampa Bay Lightning by scoring three third-period goals as much as they won by standing up to and staring down the Lightning’s all-out blitz in the first period … Visit link

Penguins fall to Tampa, 5-1; NHL playoff series tied at 1-1 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning, 5-1, tonight at Consol Energy Center in Game 2 of the teams’ first-round playoff series … Excerpt from

2011 NHL Playoffs: Lightning Tie Series with Penguins; Look Ahead to Home Ice Source: Bleacher Report
Dwayne Roloson stopped 35 shots and Eric Brewer had a three point night as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins by a score of 5-1 on Friday night. … Read more here

Bolts 5, Pens 1: Postgame tidbits. Source: Chipped Ice
= Eight seconds into the second period, Ryan Malone was penalized for closing his hand on the puck. Not exactly what coach Guy Boucher had in mind with his team protecting a 3-0 lead. “We had talked about exactly what happened and avoiding it … Link

Aftermath: Lightning 5, Penguins 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Big Screen Makes Big Impact Source: penguins.nhl.com
On a warm evening in the Steel City, over 1,000 of Penguins fans gathered to cheer on their team by watching Game 2 of the opening playoff round against Tampa Bay on the huge 16’ x 9’ HD outdoor screen presented by Trib Total Media. … Read more

Pens lose 47-1, On to Tampa Source: The Pensblog
Not sure what to say. Pens got behind early, and that was it. … Continued here

THIRD PERIOD( balls): Bolts/Pens, Ouch Tampa leads 4-1 Source: The Pensblog
The Pens could not have played a better period. Craig Adams scored a goal to make it 3-1. Consol was insane. … Read more

@pghpenguins: Huge crowd tonight at the big screen! Check out the view from @CONSOLEnergyCtr – – http://twitpic.com/4lb6rc

SECOND PERIOD: Bolts/Pens, Yikes Pens trail 3-0 Source: The Pensblog
When the national anthem is the highlight of a period you know things went wrong. Consol was alive, and then the Lightning destroyed it. Good news: It is only the second period. … Read more

FIRST PERIOD: Lightning/Pens, Game 2 city Source: The Pensblog
We're live from inside the arena. Unreal atmosphere Go Pens. … Visit link

Pens-Bolts Game 2: In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
0:00: Game over. … Follow this link

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (4/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury speaks to the media following Friday’s game. … Watch video here

Video: We Are One – Game 2 Intro (4/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins ‘We Are One’ intro to start Game 2 against the Lightning in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs … View video

Video: Post-Game: Coach Bylsma (4/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma speaks to the media following Friday’s game. … Video here

Video: Duper’s Dome Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis will do anything to get the puck to the net, including using his head from behind the goal. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Craig Adams (4/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams speaks to the media following Friday’s game. … View video

Video: Post-Game: James Neal (4/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal speaks to the media following Friday’s game. … View video here

Video: Post-Game: Brooks Orpik (4/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik speaks to the media following Friday’s game. … Video here

Video: Game 2 at the TribTron (4/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Katie O’Malley meets up with KISS DJs Mikey and Big Bob at the TribTron. … Watch here

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PensHead Daily Links 03-27-2011

Sunday, March 27th, 2011

Pittsburgh Penguins: Why Marc-Andre Fleury Should Win the Hart Trophy Source: Bleacher Report
As I’m writing this, the Pittsburgh Penguins have 98 points and are two points behind the Philadelphia Flyers for the top seed in the Eastern Conference, with a crucial matchup between the two teams on Tuesday night. What is remarkable to think is that the Penguins are still in this position following key injuries to Sidney Crosby , Evgeni Malkin, Jordan Staal, Brooks Orpik, Mark Letestu, Dustin Jeffrey and a number of other players … More here

Notebook: Records Were Made To Be Broken Source: penguins.nhl.com
The NHL’s latest commercials like to tell us that “History Will Be Made” in the playoffs. … View post

Penguins win 4th straight shootout, beat Panthers (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Midway through the season, Sidney Crosby would have been the runaway choice for the NHL's most valuable player. In a pregame ceremony Sunday, Marc-Andre Fleury was honored as Pittsburgh's team MVP. In the absence of Crosby, the reinvented Penguins continued to rely upon Fleury to keep winning games. … The rest is here

Penguins win fourth game in a row, 2-1, against Panthers Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins won for the fourth game in a row, 2-1, against the Florida Panthers this afternoon at Consol Energy Center. … Continued here

Aftermath: Penguins 2, Panthers 1 (SO) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Fleury leads Penguins to NHL record 4th straight shootout victory Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 2 – Florida 1 (SO) The Pittsburgh Penguins played in their fourth straight shootout and were victorious for the fourth straight game. Marc Andre Fleury made 37 saves and Ben Lovejoy scored in regulation, while Alex Kovalev, James Neal scored in the shootout, leading Pittsburgh to a 2-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on … Visit link

Pens shootout winners again 2-1 Source: The Pensblog
Another shootout win for the Pens. Very strange moment in the game when Vokoun left the game and Scott Clemmensen came in for OT … Read the rest here

Penguins win fourth consecutive shootout game Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins set a team record today by playing in a fourth consecutive shootout game. … View post

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 7, Red Wings 4 – 03-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history … View post

Fleury Named Team MVP Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Prior to Sunday’s game against Florida, head coach Dan Bylsma was asked who he thought should be awarded the team’s Most Valuable Player Award. … More here

Video: Post-Game: Alex Kovalev (3/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alex Kovalev speaks with the media following Sunday’s shootout win versus Florida. … Watch here

Video: Robbing Repik Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury stretches out for a big pad save on Michal Repik. … To see video click here

Video: Just a Pinch Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy’s pinch pays off as he goes for the loose puck and then finds a small opening to beat Tomas Vokoun. … Watch here

Video: Panthers vs. Penguins Shootout – 3/27 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the entire shootout from the Florida Panthers and Pittsburgh Penguins from March 27, 2011. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: James Neal (3/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal speaks with the media following Sunday’s shootout win versus Florida. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Brooks Orpik (3/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik speaks with the media following Sunday’s shootout win versus Florida. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Ben Lovejoy (3/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy speaks with the media following Sunday’s shootout win versus Florida. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (3/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury speaks with the media following Sunday’s shootout win versus Florida. … See video here

Video: Post-Game: Coach Bylsma (3/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Head Coach Dan Bylsma speaks with the media following Sunday’s shootout win versus Florida. … See video here

Video: Quick Hands Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alex Kovalev scores the winner in the shootout with a quick backhand to forehand deke. … See this video

THIRD PERIOD: Pens/Panthers, Rev.Lovejoy Source: The Pensblog
Ben Lovejoy has been playing unreal hockey, and he tied the game for the Pens late in the second. Kovy with a sick pass to set it up. Game has been boring as shit though. … View post

Stat Nerd Sunday: Which NHL teams are sloppy with second chances? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
(Ed. Note: Welcome to Stat Nerd Sunday, where we occasionally obsess over hockey numbers like a Dungeon Master obsessing over the level of his warrior elf. Here's Matt Barr, formerly of LCS: Guide To Hockey and Trolleytracks and now blogging … Continue reading → … More

SECOND PERIOD: Pens/Panthers, Orpik returns Source: The Pensblog
[Katie Z] Orpik's back. Already won 18 awards. … Follow this link

FLEURY NAMED MVP: PENGUINS TEAM AWARDS RUNDOWN Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins held their annual team awards ceremony before Sundays game vs. the Florida Panthers … See the article here

Crosby skates again before Penguins game (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Sidney Crosby was back on the ice Sunday morning for a skate with a handful of teammates. … More

AHL Gameday 72 – Hershey Bears Source: The Pensblog
5:00 PM Giant Center NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain Braden Holtby has been re-assigned to Hershey, after an 18-save shutout of the Montreal Canadiens (NHL) last night. God help us … Excerpt from

Crosby Latest: Bylsma remains cautious….vibe is Crosby returning not a matter of “if” but “when” Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Crosby Latest In the past 3 to 4 days, more and more vibes out of Sidney Crosby’s camp and even those in the Penguins organization, have centered around the expectation that Sidney Crosby will return this season. According to sources for over a week now, Crosby’s intention is to play this season and not take … Continued here

Penguins Players Honored at Annual Team Awards Pre-Game Ceremony Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins held their annual team awards ceremony before Sunday’s game vs. … Continue reading here

Keven Veilleux developing with time Source: The Pensblog
The Penguins have a special future player in 6'5, 218 lb. … More

Phantom’s Revenge. WB/S PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
WB/S loses again last night, 4-3 to Adirondack. With Brad Thiessen in Pittsburgh, John Curry stepped into the starting net role. Not a surprise they've dropped two in a row in his absence … Read the rest here

Video: Game-Day: Dan Bylsma (3/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma before today’s game against the Florida Panthers at CONSOL Energy Center. … View video here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Episode 24 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears & Katie O’Malley host. … To see video click here

Panthers @ Penguins Pre-Game Lineup Notes: Pens look to avoid trap game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Panthers (29-36-10, 68 pts) @ Penguins (44-23-8, 96 pts) When: 1:13 p.m. | Where: Consol Energy Center TV: Fox Sports Pittsburgh | Radio: 105.9 the X Game Buzz The Penguins come into today’s game four points behind the Philadelphia Flyers and the Penguins will be looking to avoid a trap game today with Tuesday’s showdown … Visit link

Gameday 76 – Panthers Source: The Pensblog
1:00 pm CONSOL Energy Center TV: FSN Sure, beating the Red Wings, Flyers and Devils feels nice, but it would be a huge mistake to assume that this team today is any less important. The Pens are five points ahead of the Lightning, with home-ice advantage at stake … See the article here

Panthers at Penguins – 03-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME -We can’t say it any better: -It’s a wonderfully sunny but cold day in Pittsburgh. … Excerpt from

Pens-Panthers In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:44 AM: The Penguins take on the revamped Florida Panthers today, but before the puck drops, there are several exciting things happening. First, Sidney Crosby skated for about 45 minutes this morning. Second, Brook Orpik will return to the Pen… … See the article here

Crosby Is Coming Back. Soon. Oh man. Source: The Pensblog
Rob Rossi with the article. [ trib ] “Those who know the old Sidney Crosby rediscovered him this week. A teammate marveled at his timing during individual on-ice workouts … See the article here

Crosby Skates On Sunday Morning Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Penguins captain Sidney Crosby had an early morning skate with some teammates on Sunday morning at CONSOL Energy Center. Crosby joined Mark Letestu, Eric Tangradi and Eric Godard for assorted stickhandl… … View post

About the Panthers – 03-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Panthers. When and where: 1 p.m. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Cup Chronicles: John Cullen Source: Tribune-Review
John Cullen found himself in strange territory for the first third of the 1990-91 season atop the NHL’s scoring leaders. … Link

Veilleux hones skills, emerges as playmaker Source: Tribune-Review
Keven Veilleux’s season has taken a turn in the past six weeks, and it’s a turn that could lead to him playing in the NHL some day. … View post

Granato: This Penguins team has regal feel Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins assistant coach Tony Granato added another chapter to the Sidney Crosby-Wayne Gretzky comparisons on Monday after a win in Detroit. That was the start of three consecutive shootout victories for the Penguins, who are 18-11-5 since Crosby last played Jan. … Read more here

Penguins clinch fifth straight playoff berth Source: Tribune-Review
A loss 4-2 loss Saturday night by the Carolina Hurricanes at home to the Tampa Bay Lightning guaranteed the Penguins will finish no lower than eighth overall in the Eastern Conference. … Follow this link

Orpik’s return further bolsters Penguins’ defense Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins have allowed just one goal in their past two games, and their already stingy defense is getting a big boost today with the return of Brooks Orpik. … Read this article

Crosby return could come soon Source: Tribune-Review
Those associated with the Penguins are expecting to hear “Crosby is cleared” sometime soon from a team physician. … View post

Penguins Notebook: Orpik’s return should boost penalty-killing Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik has had a difficult time hiding his impatience while his broken right index finger healed, and it wasn’t because he struggled doing tasks such as brushing his teeth left-handed. Orpik has wanted badly to get back in the lineup, and his wait ends today. … Follow this link

Penguins get results reuniting Kunitz, Staal, Kennedy Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins knew left winger Chris Kunitz had the skill set to play with all-world center Sidney Crosby, but, with Crosby out, the Penguins had to devise an alternative plan. They decided Kunitz also might fit with strong two-way center Jordan Staal and right winger Tyler Kennedy. It worked. … The rest is here

On the Penguins: Management not writing off Cooke Source: Post Gazette
It would have been the easy thing to do. It certainly would have been the popular thing to do … See more here

Empty Netter Assists – 03-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Go ahead and hang on to that Matt Cooke (above) jersey . -” Matt apologized to everyone (his teammates) and assured us that he was going to change his style of play .” – Kris … … View post

Van Riemsdyk’s hat trick lifts Flyers over Isles (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
UNIONDALE, N.Y. – Gloves were dropped and blows delivered twice in the first 21 seconds … See the article here

Penguins clinch a playoff berth Source: Post Gazette
Despite being off tonight, the Penguins clinched a playoff berth when Carolina, the ninth-place team in the Eastern Conference, lost to Tampa Bay, 4-2. … Go here to read the rest

2010-2011 Pittsburgh Penguins: Going To Playoff City Source: The Pensblog
Magic number is 0. Carolina lost tonight … Continue reading here

Penguins clinch playoff berth – 03-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
p3-eavMSBnk By way of the Hurricanes’ 4-2 loss at Tampa Bay tonight, the Penguins have clinched their fifth consecutive Stanley Cup playoff berth. Don’t expect Dicks’ Sporting Goods to sell t-shirts commemorating the event. … Go here to read the rest

All Three Penguins Cup Champions Win State Titles Source: penguins.nhl.com
The three Penguins Cup champions – Mars (Class A), Bishop Canevin (Class AA) and Upper St. Clair (Class AAA) – all defeated the Flyers Cup champions to win Pennsylvania high school hockey state titles on Saturday at Ice Line Arena in W… … See the article here

Shootout Saga Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Don’t be fooled by Chris Kunitz’s mustache. He may be sporting the upper-lip hair since he lost the Penguins’ last “Mustache Boy” shootout on March 1, where the last Penguin… … Read more

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 3, Flyers 1 – 03-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. We will look b … … Read more

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PensHead Daily Links 03-21-2011

Monday, March 21st, 2011

Penguins support stiff suspension for Cooke (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – The Pittsburgh Penguins think the NHL finally got the message right. It didn't matter that one of their own players received it. … See the article here

@pghpenguins: #Pens playing a game of “don't let the soccer ball touch the ground” earlier today! – http://twitpic.com/4bxgkm

Canucks centre Malhotra out for season (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
Manny Malhotra will miss the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs after suffering a serious eye injury last week, the Vancouver Canucks announced on Monday. … More here

NHL hits Penguins’ Cooke with long suspension Source: Post Gazette
The NHL has suspended Penguins left winger Matt Cooke for the final 10 games of the regular season and the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs for a hit to the head of New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh Sunday. … Excerpt from

Cooke suspended through 1st round of NHL playoffs (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Penguins forward Matt Cooke was suspended for the remainder of the regular season and first round of the playoffs by the NHL for elbowing Ryan McDonagh of the New York Rangers in the head. … Read more

Pens lose Cooke for regular season and Round 1 Source: Tribune-Review
Controversial left wing Matt Cooke might not play again for the Penguins this season. … See the rest here

Pens GM Ray Shero comes out in strong support of Cooke’s suspension Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ray Shero has come out in strong support of the NHL’s decision to suspend Matt Cooke for the rest of the regular season and the first round of th