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PensHead Daily Links 02-02-2012

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

CBA sticking points: The players’ cut & team-by-team revenues (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Neither the league nor union have gone public, but the players’ percentage and how much each market makes appear to be the main issues. … More

Link City, Groundhog Day Source: The Pensblog
Punxsutawney Phil sees 6 more weeks of Tyler Kennedy not being able to score. Columbus was screwed last night in Los Angeles. Columbus GM Scott Howson wrote a piece about it [ Blue Jackets ] … See more here

Proteau: Apologies from 30 NHL teams (TheHockeyNews.com) Source: Yahoo Sports
Every NHL team has something to be sorry for so Adam Proteau does it for them in this week’s column. … Read this article

Back-up plan – 02-02-12 Source: Empty Netters
To this point of the season, Marc-Andre Fleury has appeared in 43 of the Penguins’ 51 games. That’s 84 percent of the schedule thus far. If he were to maintain that pace, Fleury would appear in almost 69 games … Read the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Rumors: Grading Ray Shero’s Deadline Deal History Source: Bleacher Report
The All-Star break is over and now begins anticipation for the next major date in the Pittsburgh Penguins ‘ season—waiting to see which star player will be injured next. That, and the trade deadline … The rest is here

STATS: Jagr vs TK and Sullivan round 2. Source: The Pensblog
If you watched ” Moneyball ,” you know that Billy Beane's main message was not replacing players straight up, but rather have a more 3 or 2 -to- 1ratio . … More

Pens’ Social Media Revolution Continues Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins are continuing their rapid social media growth on all platforms, recently passing 1.25 million followers combined on Facebook and Twitter, 100,000 on the Pens Mobile Club and 30,000 on the unique Student Rush text program… … Read more here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-02-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “The ironic thing is, we played a lot better than we did [Tuesday] night.” – Craig Adams referring to the Penguins’ 5-4 shootout win against the Maple Leafs Tuesday. … View post

No miracles left in bag Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have been living on the edge lately. … Excerpt from

O’Reilly will add needed center depth Source: Post Gazette
Center is, on paper, the Penguins’ deepest position. … Excerpt from

Rangers stop Sabres in SO Source: Post Gazette
Henrik Lundqvist stopped 34 shots for his 41st career shutout and sixth of the season and the Sabres’ Ryan Miller made 29 saves for his second shutout this season as the Rangers won a five-round shootout, 1-0, at First Niagara Center. … Continue reading here

RECAP: MacArthur’s Court. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
@tradeneal Guaranteed if you know a guy named Clarke, he's an asshole. He probably borrows money and doesn't pay you back. He probably doesn't turn off his high beams when he sees you approaching from the other direction. Clarke MacArthur is no different probably. MacArthur scored the game-winner and only goal of the game right after James Neal deflected a puck off the crossbar. The Pens were lucky to pull one out two nights ago, so we can't get greedy. If you're looking for something to take from this game, it's Brent Johnson's performance. Nice to see him back to his usual form after his extended stint on the bench … Read the rest here

Maple Leafs end Penguins winning streak Source: Post Gazette
TORONTO — Clarke MacArthur scored late in the third period to give Toronto a 1-0 victory against the Penguins at the Air Canada Centre tonight. … Read this article


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National Hockey League is hopeful for peaceful labor talks with NHLPA Source: Tribune-Review
While the league wanted to celebrate All-Star weekend in Ottawa, the prospect of another tough round of labor negotiations loomed over the festivities. … Read more

Shero, Penguins grab center O’Reilly off waivers from Phoenix Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins general manager Ray Shero was Nashville’s assistant general manager when the Predators selected O’Reilly in the fifth round of the 2005 NHL Draft. … Read more here

Maple Leafs lock down streaking Penguins for close victory Source: Tribune-Review
Goalie Brent Johnson rebounded from a series of poor performances and played a stellar game in Toronto, but the Penguins offense never showed up. … Read more

Starkey: Reader’s guide to Crosby saga Source: Tribune-Review
Thirteen months, two elaborate news conferences and one brief comeback later, we have no further info. … Visit link

Experts torn on Penguins captain Crosby’s injury Source: Tribune-Review
Concussion and spine experts don’t know what to make of Penguins center Sidney Crosby’s “soft tissue” neck injury. … Read this article

Wednesday’s Three Stars: Lundqvist, Reimer post shutouts; Samuelsson’s far out goal (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers King Henrik recorded his third shutout in five starts with a 34-save night during a 1-0 shootout win over the Buffalo Sabres. … More

Reimer stops 25 shots as Leafs blank Penguins 1-0 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
It was only a week ago when Clarke MacArthur was demoted to Toronto’s fourth line. Now he’s scoring big goals again as the Maple Leafs make a push for the playoffs … View post

Leafs squeak out 1-0 victory over Pittsburgh (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – It was just a week ago that Clarke MacArthur was demoted to the Toronto Maple Leafs fourth line. Now he’s scoring big goals again for a team making a push for the playoffs. … See the article here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 2.1.12 Source: The Pensblog
Ryan Callahan after winning the game in a shootout. Stunning old people is never not awesome … Link

Another loss for Pens’ tough-break backup (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Brent Johnson can’t seem to catch a break. … Follow this link

Life O’Reilly Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins added skill, talent and depth to their lineup with the addition of center Cal O’Reilly via re-entry waivers from Phoenix Wednesday morning. “Cal is a very skilled player with good vision, good hockey sense,” g… … More

Pens lose 1-0, whatev. Source: The Pensblog
James Reimer shut the door, and got some help from the posts. Pens had tons of chances. Clarke McArthur scored his 560th career goal against the Penguins for the game winner … Follow this link

Endgame: Maple Leafs 1, Penguins 0 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Twenty Years Later – Penguins 4, Blues 1 – 02-01-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to … … Read more

THIRD PERIOD: 0-0 after 40 minutes Source: The Pensblog
Not much going on. Pens had a goal disallowed. 0-0. … Continued here

SECOND PERIOD: No score after one period. Source: The Pensblog
Letang is all jammed up after getting hit in the face. Pens hit two posts, Johnny with a big save late in the first. Stream after readmore . … See the article here

FIRST PERIOD: Round two, Leaf/Pens. Live stream here Source: The Pensblog
Johnny in net. … See the rest here

Puck Previews: Penguins, Leafs meet again; Ray Ferraro apologizes (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. … Read this article

Penguins at Maple Leafs – 02-01-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -First things first, we forgot to post this last night. It’s probably the scariest Ice Time cover ever. At the very least, it’s scary if you’re Rick DiPietro: -Brent Johnson is getting a start tonight … More

Video: Radio Rewind (02/02/2012) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury’s performance from Tuesday versus Toronto is discussed. … View video

Video: Game Day: Cal O’Reilly (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Cal O’Reilly talks to the media during tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: Ray Shero (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
General Manager Ray Shero talks to the media about acquiring Cal O’Reilly. … See this video

Video: Letang Hits Grabovski Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang lays a big hit on Mikhail Grabovski. … See video here

Video: Lovejoy Loves Action Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joey Crabb gets two whacks at it in front, but Ben Lovejoy clears the crease. … View video here

Video: Post Game: Brent Johnson (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brent Johnson talks to the media after the Penguins lose to the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0. … View video

Video: Post Game: Brooks Orpik (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media after the Penguins lose to the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0. … Watch video here

Video: Post Game: Craig Adams (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams talks to the media after the Penguins lose to the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0. … See this video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after the Penguins lose to the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-01-2012

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Pens – Leafs Game Day Buzz: Johnson gets the start for Pens Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins (29-17-4, 62 pts) @ Toronto Maple Leafs (25-19-6. 56 pts) Goaltender Brent Johnson (2-5-2, 3.47 GAA, .876 sv%) will get the start tonight vs the Toronto Maple Leafs in back-to-back situations as the Penguins look to extend their winning streak to nine games … Continued here

Gameday 51 – Maple Leafs Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (29-17-4) @ Toronto Maple Leafs (25-19-6) 7:30 pm/et TV: ROOT, TSN , RDSI Air Canada Centre – Toronto, ON A rematch from last night. The Leafs will look a little different as James Reimer will be in net and John-Michael Liles and Colby Armstrong will be in the line-up … Link

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. … Continued here

Puck Headlines: Hockey coffee table; Penguins claim O’Reilly; Kings should stop trading (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
This coffee table is made of broken hockey sticks. It’s pretty badass. … Link

#PaulMartinPowerball: 02.01.12 Source: The Pensblog
Running Twitter contest for the rest of the season. We will be raising the pot every game … Continue reading here

About the Maple Leafs – 02-01-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Maple Leafs. When and where: 7:30 p.m., EST. Air Canada Center. … Follow this link

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Watch here

Link City: Around the league Source: The Pensblog
Good article on Bruins' GM Peter Chiarelli . [ ESPN ] Some trade speculation and rumors on [ TSN ] … Visit link

What are the biggest questions facing each NHL team down the stretch of 2011-12 season? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL All-Star Game isn’t the midway point of the season, but it does drop the checkered flag for rampant trade deadline speculation and big debates about the direction of teams down the stretch. … More

Pens claim center O’Reilly off re-entry waivers Source: Post Gazette
TORONTO — The Penguins claimed center Cal O’Reilly off re-entry waivers from Phoenix today. … Follow this link

The Penguins Claim Cal O’Reilly Off Re-Entry Waivers Source: The Pensblog
From the Penguins' website : The Pittsburgh Penguins have claimed forward Cal O’Reilly off of re-entry waivers from the Phoenix Coyotes, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero . O’Reilly , 25, has split this season between Phoenix and the Nashville Predators. O’ Reilly has spent the majority of the season with Phoenix, where he has collected five points ( 2G-3A ) in 22 games. … The rest is here

Penguins Claim Forward Cal O’Reilly Off Re-Entry Waivers Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have claimed forward Cal O’Reilly off of re-entry waivers from the Phoenix Coyotes, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Cal O’Reilly – HIGHLIGHTS Center – PIT GOA… … Excerpt from

James Reimer looking to regain his top form (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – James Reimer’s second NHL season has become about regaining what he once had. … See more here

Penguins’ Malkin named NHL’s No. 2 star for January Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin was named the NHL’s No. 2 star for the month of January. … Continued here

Penguins claim center Cal O’Reilly on re-entry waivers Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins claimed Phoenix Coyotes center Cal O’Reilly on re-entry waivers today. O’Reilly has appeared in 27 NHL games this season, collecting 2 goals and 6 points and a minus-7 rating. … Link

Empty Netter Assists – 02-01-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Jenn Menendez’s recap from last night’s game . “I think a lot of teams, down, 4-1, in the third, might have shelled up and called it quits.” – The great Joe Vitale … See the article here

Evgeni Malkin Named NHL ‘Second Star’ for the Month of January Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Leafs send Kadri, Aulie back to AHL (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have sent forward Nazem Kadri and defenceman Keith Aulie to the American Hockey League. … More here

Penguins claim Cal O’Reilly off waivers from Coyotes- 02-01-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguin have claimed center Cal O’Reilly off re-entry waivers from the Phoenix Coyotes. O’Reilly, 25, has played for Coyotes and Nashville Predators this season. In 27 games this season, he has scored six points (one goal, five assists). … Read more

Video: Scouting Report: Toronto (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pens will take on Toronto tonight to finish out a home-and-home series. … See video here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Click here to view video

Pittsburgh Penguins: Why Sidney Crosby Should Not Lose His Captaincy Source: Bleacher Report
Unless you have been living in a cave, you know everything you could have wanted to know about Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby’s injury woes. Crosby suffered a concussion in January 2011 and missed the remainder of the regular season and the postseason. After returning in November of this season, he took a hit from David Krejci of the Boston Bruins on Dec … See the article here

Latest Pens Trade Rumblings: Team scouting depth options, looking to become tougher to play against? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The trade deadline is inching closer (Feb 27) and the Penguins are working the phones with signs pointing to GM Ray Shero possibly looking to make his hockey club a tougher team to play against upfront, sources say. Concerns surrounding Arron Asham’s second concussion in less than a year is said to be playing a … Read more

RECAP: Living Young, Wild, and Malkin. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
With all the Crosby shit over All Star Weekend and then a semi-impromptu Crosby press conference with the Canadian media in town, the Pens fan base wanted nothing more than for the team to get back to playing some hockey. And so they did. And it didn't look good at all. The game didn't even feel close, and the Pens (and especially Fleury ) were doing just enough to keep Toronto in their sights. Then 6 minutes into the third, the Leafs scored 2 goals in 19 seconds to make it 4-1. Things were bad. Steigerwald and Errey were already talking about how Kessel “had to pay” for something. Then 2 minutes after the Leafs went up 4-1, some Leaf made a bizarre mistake and Sullivan had a highway down the right wing. He decided to blast one past the Monster to make it 4-2. The crowd was back into it. There was still unlimited time left. @DerickWoodard21 The refs forgot they weren't allowed to call penalties on the Leafs, and the Pens got a huge PP. They didn't score on it but gained momentum. Fifth Avenue Joe was determined to bring the Pens even closer and made it 4-3 with 5 minutes left. Then Malkin tied it with 6.6 seconds left with a deflection off the “A” on his chest. After an insane overtime, Malkin scored in the shootout and no clue what Phil Kessel was doing. The shootout win capped off one of the best Pens comebacks in recent memory … Follow this link

Malkin sparks Penguins to comeback and 5-4 victory in shootout Source: Post Gazette
Down. Yes. Out … Read more

Crosby diagnosed with tissue injury to upper neck Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby was reluctant to share stories with his teammates about his weekend. While they had several days off or played in the NHL All-Star Game in Ottawa, the Penguins captain was again addressing the health issues that have troubled him the past 13 months. … Read more here

Penguins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins produced a thrilling 5-4 shootout victory against the Maple Leafs on Tuesday at Consol Energy Center. Of course, the real news came about 45 minutes before the game. … More here

Goalie Fleury rescues Penguins in shootout win over Maple Leafs Source: Tribune-Review
Marc-Andre Fleury made a number of remarkable saves and bailed out a Penguins team that played perhaps its worst defensive game of the season. … Go here to read the rest

Patriots quarterback Brady lauds Crosby’s physical therapist Source: Tribune-Review
Tom Brady, the New England Patriots’ quarterback, said he indirectly recommended Alex Guerrero, his Utah-based physical therapist, to Penguins’ ailing captain Sidney Crosby. … The rest is here

NHL Capsules: Malkin leads Penguins over Leafs (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEWARK, N.J. – With Sidney Crosby’s return still up in the air, the Pittsburgh Penguins turned to their other superstar. … Link

Penguins rally for shootout win over Toronto (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Evgeni Malkin is on such a roll, he doesn’t even need his stick to score. … Visit link

MacKinnon: Hit to wallet may be needed to stop head hits (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
There was good news on the concussion issue in the NHL Tuesday, and it did not emanate from the strange little news conference called to update the hockey world on the status of Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosbys ongoing recovery. Sure, it was encouraging to hear that Crosby, in fact, does NOT have a fracture in the area of his C-1 and C-2 vertebrae, as had been reported over the weekend. … Excerpt from

Johnson’s long wait likely to end tonight Source: Post Gazette
At least one thing did not change over the NHL’s All-Star break: Goalie Brent Johnson was in his usual position at the end of the Penguins bench Tuesday when their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs began at Consol Energy Center. Marc-Andre Fleury made his 23rd consecutive appearance – all but two of them as a starter – to extend the longest such streak of his career. … Link

Devils beat Rangers on Kovalchuk goal Source: Post Gazette
David Clarkson scored the tying goal for New Jersey in the final minute of regulation, and Ilya Kovalchuk netted the only goal in the shootout as the Devils snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory against the visiting New York Rangers Tuesday night. Kovalchuk had the first attempt in the shootout and beat New York backup Martin Biron between the pads. … See the article here

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Maple Leafs II Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (29-17-4) vs. MAPLE LEAFS (25-19-7) WHEN: Feb. 1, 2012 – 7:30 pm | WHERE: Air Canada Centre WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a… … Read more here

CrosbyWatch: Lemieux stepping in when situation called for it most. Source: Chipped Ice
Some quick-hitting thoughts from my day back around Pens Land: = First, in case you missed it, the story: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/breaking/s_779304.html = Though there was a general consensus from folks I spoke with at the All-Star Game that the Penguins are expected to look for an impact move at or before the Feb. 27 deadline, their cap space … Link

Penguins rally for 5-4 shootout win over Toronto (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Evgeni Malkin is on such a roll, he doesn’t even need his stick to score. The Pittsburgh Penguins center capped a furious third-period rally by taking a shot off his chest to tie the game with 6 seconds remaining, and then added the lone shootout goal to lift the Penguins to a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. … Read more here

Pens – Leafs Post Game Reactions & Analysis: Pens storm back for 8th straight win Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 5 – Toronto 4 SO The Pittsburgh Penguins (29-17-4, 62 pts)rallied from a 4-1 third period deficit as Evgeni Malkin (27) scored with 6.6 seconds left in regulation and scored the lone goal in the shootout, leading the Penguins to a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs (25-19-6,56 pts)on Tuesday night at Consol … More

Endgame: Penguins 5, Maple Leafs 4 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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VIDEO: Ray Ferraro doesn’t think very highly of Paul Martin Source: The Pensblog
Apparently on the NHL gamecenter's ( not center ice) feed Ray Ferraro of TSN didn't know to be quiet on commercial breaks. … Follow this link

Penguins extend streak win 5-4 in shootout Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins overcame a three-goal, third-period deficit and extended their winning streak to eight games with a 5-4 shootout win against the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Link

We’ll see ya tomorrow night, Pens win 5-4 in a shootout Source: The Pensblog
Huge comeback win for the Pens. They tied the game with 6.6 seconds left, and won it in the shootout. They were down 4-1 with 11:25 to play … Excerpt from

Penguins’ Crosby now has a clearer treatment and recovery plan (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There’s good news and bad news for Pittsburgh Penguins fans when it comes to the health condition of star Sidney Crosby. The good news is Crosby does not have a concussion, or a flare up of the concussion syndrome that sidelined him for almost all of last season. … Read the rest here

Team Effort on Crosby’s Recovery Source: penguins.nhl.com
The conclusion that Penguins captain Sidney Crosby suffered a soft-tissue injury to his neck and did not have a past or present neck fracture was reached through consultations between team doctors and independent specialists. During Crosby&rsq… … Continue reading here

Positive News for Crosby, Pens on Neck Injury Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins said in a statement that there is no evidence that Penguins captain Sidney Crosby had a past or present neck fracture, but he is suffering from a soft-tissue injury of the neck that could be causing neurological symptoms. … Follow this link

FIRST PERIOD: Hockey > Press conference. Stream here. Source: The Pensblog
Leafs in town. Pens wearing whites at home. Thank god there is a game. … Continued here

Video: Crosby speaks – 01-31-12 Source: Empty Netters
Our live blog of tonight’s game can be found here . Sidney Crosby and Ray Shero spoke earlier this evening. Here’s the video: 154014 … Link

Pens-Leafs In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
“How can anyone watch a game like the #Pens and Leafs tonight and not come away a hockey fan?” &… … Read this article

Video: UPMC Spotlight: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This week we fire up the UPMC Spotlight and aim at the red-hot Marc-Andre Fleury. … View video here

Video: Media Conference: Crosby/Shero (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Captain Sidney Crosby and General Manager Ray Shero talk to the media before tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Watch video here

Video: Anything You Can Do… Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury goes to the two-pad stack to make a save. Not to be outdone, Kris Letang makes a diving save of his own. … Watch video here

Video: Seasons of Glove Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury snatches one and denies the Leafs’ Phil Kessel. … View video

Video: Shootout: TOR@PIT Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the entirety of the shootout between the Penguins and the Leafs. … See video here

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (01/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs in the shootout. … Watch here

Video: Post Game: Joe Vitale (01/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Vitale talks to the media after defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs in the shootout. … See this video

Video: Post Game: Kris Letang (01/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media following the shootout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs Tuesday night. … See this video

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PensHead Daily Links 01-31-2012

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

@pghpenguins: In rare back-to-back games, the #Pens play host tonight and visit Toronto tomorrow – http://twitpic.com/8e52f4

Puck Previews: Team Chara, Team Alfredsson redux; Hawks-Canucks; Islanders to Brooklyn? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Back by popular demand, here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. … More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 01-30-2012

Monday, January 30th, 2012

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

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

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

Twenty Years Later – Islanders 8, Penguins 5 – 01-30-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to … … Link

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What We Learned: Toronto is the league’s most intriguing second-half team (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend’s events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team. Feel free to complain about Continue reading … Go here to read the rest

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 01-29-2012

Sunday, January 29th, 2012


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johnnytreehouse has added a photo to the pool: Yesterday, they brought down a section of the dome at the Civic Arena, former home of the Pittsburgh Penguins. There is a ton of history with this structure. The information alone is very interesting and it was the first of its kind when it was built

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Gameday – 2012 NHL All-Star Game Source: The Pensblog
Team Chara vs. Team Alfredsson 4:00 pm/et TV: NBCSN , CBC , RDS Scotiabank Place – Ottawa, ON It's the All-Star Game. Try to enjoy it for what it is. … Continue reading here

Video: Helmet Cam: Malkin Scores Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the view from Henrik Lundqvist’s net during the 2012 All-Star Game. … See this video

Video: Evgeni-us Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin makes good use of all his tools to lift this one over Henrik Lundqvist. … See this video

Source: Preliminary contract talks established between James Neal’s agent and Pens Assistant GM Jason Botterill Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins do intend to make an attempt to resign winger James Neal before the end of the regular season, team sources told Inside Pittsburgh Sports on Sunday. Neal, 24, is scheduled to be a restricted free agent at seasons end. … See more here

All-Star Game chat – 01-29-12 Source: Empty Netters
We will be hosting a chat for the NHL’s All-Star skills competition beginning approximately 7 p.m. Click here to join the fun … More

Sidney Crosby Remains Injured, Penguins Prove They Don’t Need Him Source: Bleacher Report
Arguably the most polarizing player in the NHL , Sidney Crosby has racked up an impressive list of achievements in a short time. Love him or hate him, the man knows how to play hockey. … The rest is here

From Karlsson’s wit to on-ice success, All-Star Game puts spotlight on Senators (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
OTTAWA Erik Karlsson was seated a few booths over from Kris Letang of the Pittsburgh Penguins during NHL All-Star Game media day, which was a short enough distance to admire his hair. “He has longer hair than me, for Continue reading … The rest is here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-29-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Sidney Crosby is dealing with a neck injury . -So… what’s up with the Penguins’ medical staff … Excerpt from

Video: James Neal Pregame Source: penguins.nhl.com
NHL Network talks with James Neal prior to the 2012 All Star Game in Ottawa. … Video here

Crosby also has neck injury (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby’s injury woes extend past post-concussion issues and include an injured neck, the Pittsburgh Penguins confirmed this weekend. The news was first reported by ESPN.com, when Crosby’s agent, Pat Brisson, told the website of the injury Saturday night. … Visit link

Crosby had neck injury along with concussion (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
OTTAWA – Sidney Crosby has been dealing with much more than a concussion. … See more here

A recap of the Skills Competition Source: The Pensblog
–Can't remember the exact particulars, but Malkin and Letang both participated in the big breakaway relay at the end. Ryan Suter acted like a whiny bitch. –Zdeno Chara and Shea Weber had a huge brodown in the hardest-shot competition. –In the decathlon of skills, all three Pens made their presence known. Letang was lofting one-timers into the net all business, Neal had a solid accuracy rate on the four corners, and then Malkin had to stickhandle through orange things. Kimmo Timonen almost made us turn off our TVs when he couldn't pass the puck into those mini nets. –Scott Hartnell and Claude Giroux did the Double J salute at center ice during the introductions. Just shows how much they respect the living legend. –Steven Stamkos had one of the best breakaway moves of the night when he did a spin-o-rama on Carey Price in the breakaway relay. Or maybe it was in the slam-dunk contest thing they do now. That thing is the most awkward thing on television. Patrick Kane put on a cape. Can't talk about it anymore. … See the article here

Crosby diagnosed with neck injury Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby is in Pittsburgh, plans to continue on-ice workouts and ideally will learn this week if he has spent almost 13 months recovering from a neck injury in addition to a concussion. … Continued here

NHL’s problem with concussions goes far beyond Crosby Source: Tribune-Review
Seventy-two players missed at least one game because of a concussion or concussion-like symptoms. That’s an average of 2.4 players for each of the NHL’s 30 clubs, which have 23-man rosters. … Follow this link

Defenseman Grant makes most of opportunity Source: Tribune-Review
Arash of injuries in November forced Alex Grant into a prominent role for the Baby Pens, and he responded in a dramatic way. … Follow this link

Team Alfredsson beats Chara in skills competition (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
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Serious questions, concerns raised over news of Sidney Crosby’s neck injury (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
OTTAWA — What is going on with Sidney Crosby? … See the article here

Specter of collective bargaining hovers over All-Star weekend Source: Post Gazette
Beyond the usual housekeeping issues — Columbus landed the 2013 All-Star Game, and the NHL awards ceremonies will remain in Las Vegas for at least the next three summers — there was not a lot of bang coming out of the league Board of Governors meetings Saturday. … The rest is here

Crosby has neck injury Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center and captain Sidney Crosby was diagnosed with a neck injury in the past several days while seeing a specialist in California. That was in addition to his concussion problems. It seems this is not a career-threatening situation, and there are indications he could play again this season or in the playoffs if his concussion symptoms are resolved. … Continued here

On the Penguins: Who couldn’t use another blue-liner? Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have six players who have dressed for each of their first 49 games in 2011-12. Not one of them is a defenseman. And it’s not because there haven’t been enough who have tried; after all, the Penguins dressed no fewer than 12 of them before the season was half over. … See the article here

Commentary: Ovechkin acted childish in snubbing All-Star Game Source: Post Gazette
Alex Ovechkin deserved a suspension for his hit on Pittsburgh’s Zbynek Michalek. … Link

Penguins’ Crosby diagnosed with neck injury Source: Post Gazette
The injury is not considered to be career-threatening. … Read this article

Penguins: Crosby dealing with neck injury (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby isn’t just dealing with the lingering effects of a concussion. A California doctor says the Pittsburgh Penguins’ star also is recovering from a neck injury. … See the rest here

Letang, Neal help lead Team Alfredsson win NHL skills competition Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang and left winger James Neal helped Team Alfredsson beat Team Chara, 21-12, in the NHL’s skill competition at ScotiaBank Place in Ottawa. … Read more

NHL Lacking Star-Power Without Crosby-Ovechkin Rivalry Source: Bleacher Report
The hockey world is not the same. It seems like ages ago when Sidney Crosby ingrained himself in the hearts and minds of Canadians forever with his climactic Golden Goal against the Americans in the final of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. With Crosby on the mend with a severe neck injury and reoccurring concussion symptoms, thus having played only one month of hockey in 2011, the absence of Canada’s golden boy in today’s NHL is a marketing nightmare for the league. … Read more here

Letang, Neal help Team Alfredsson claim NHL skills competition – 01-23-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (above) and left winger James Neal helped Team Alfredsson beat Team Chara, 21-12, in the NHL s skills competition at ScotiaBank Place in Ottawa. Letang, playing for a team drafted by Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson, defeated Florida Panthers defenseman Brian Campbell in the backwards portion of the fastest skater competition with a time of 14.031. Campbell s time was 14.826 … Read the rest here

Visits to Independent doctors orchestrated by Sidney Crosby’s camp, reveal Crosby likely had two fractured vertebrae Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Frustrations from Crosby’s camp with Pens medical team has been on-going for weeks The Sidney Crosby situation took another big twist tonight and it involveswhat appears to bea mis-diagnosis from the Penguins medical staff. However, there is some good news (optimism) at the end of today’s unexpected developments. First, onto the bad or so called … Continued here

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Report: Crosby has problem with upper vertebrae (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, who has battled concussion-like symptoms for more than a year, has an abnormality with his C1 and C2 vertebrae, Sportsnet reported Saturday. … See more here

On Tom Brady’s advice, Penguins’ Sidney Crosby gets neck injury evaluated (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
OTTAWA – As reported earlier, Sidney Crosby had an “abnormality” diagnosed in his C1 and C2 vertebrae to go along with the post-concussion symptoms he has experienced since early December 2011. The Pittsburgh Penguins have released a statement on Crosby: Continue reading … Read this article

Pittsburgh Penguins Statement on Sidney Crosby Source: penguins.nhl.com
The diagnosis of Dr. Robert S … Read this article

Gisele Bundchen & Tom Brady May Have Saved Sidney Crosby’s Career Source: The Pensblog
There's lots of news coming out about Crosby today. One of the best stories is from Sportsnet : On HOCKEY CENTRAL Saturday, Bob McCown of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reported that Crosby was concerned about the treatment he was receiving in Pittsburgh, so he saw a specialist in Utah where an MRI indicated that there was an abnormality with Crosby's C1 and C2 vertebrae. … Link

Crosby has vertebrae injury – 01-28-12 Source: Empty Netters
From the Post-Gazette’s Shelly Anderson : OTTAWA — Penguins center and captain Sidney Crosby has been diagnosed with injuries to his vertebrae, a team source said and several outlets are reporting. … Visit link

Video: ASG: Skills Competition Fans (1/28/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears roams the concourse to talk to the fans who came to watch the Skills Competition. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Skills Competition: Malkin (1/28/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to reporters after the the 2012 All-Star Skills competition. … View video here

Video: Post-Skills Competition: Letang (1/28/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to reporters after the the 2012 All-Star Skills competition. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Skills Competition: Neal (1/28/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to reporters after the the 2012 All-Star Skills Competition. … To see video click here

Video: Skills Competition: Thomas vs. Letang Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch Tim Thomas’s stop on Kris Letang from the 2012 Molson Canadian NHL Skills Competition. … See this video

Video: Skills Competition: Hardest Shot Challenge Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the entire hardest shot challenge from the 2012 Molson Canadian NHL Skills Competition. … See this video

Video: Skills Competition: Skills Relay Challenge Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the entire skills relay challenge from the 2012 Molson Canadian NHL Skills Competition. … View video

Video: Skills Competition: Shot Accuracy Challenge Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the entire shot accuracy challenge of the 2012 Molson Canadian NHL Skills Competition. … View video here

Video: Skills Competition: Breakaway Challenge Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the entire breakaway challenge of the 2012 Molson Canadian NHL Skills Competition. … Video here

Video: Skills Competition: Shootout Elimination Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the entire shootout elimination from the 2012 Molson Canadian NHL Skills Competition. … See video here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-28-2012

Saturday, January 28th, 2012

Sidney Crosby: Penguins Superstar May Be Suffering from Cracked Vertebrae Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh Penguins star center Sidney Crosby has been sidelined for the majority of this season with a concussion after missing the second half of last season. It appears as though he may have other injuries contributing to his issues, however. According to Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada, Crosby’s agent Pat Brisson said that Crosby possibly has two broken vertebrae that could be exacerbating the symptoms of the concussion … Excerpt from

Gameday – 2012 NHL All-Star Skills Competition Source: The Pensblog
Team Chara vs. Team Alfredsson 7:00 pm/et TV: NBCSN , CBC , RDS Scotiabank Place – Ottawa, ON Possibly the best part of the All-Star Game. NHL.com has more information and Skills Competition line-ups here … Continued here

All-Stars skills competition chat – 01-28-12 Source: Empty Netters
We will be hosting a chat for the NHL’s All-Star skills competition beginning approximately 7 p.m. Click here to join the fun . ( Photo: Post-Gazette archives ) … Link

Twenty Years Later – Jets 4, Penguins 0 – 01-28-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to th … … The rest is here

Video: Fastest Skater Breakdown Source: penguins.nhl.com
A look at the speedsters competing in the 2012 NHL Fastest Skater Competition. … Video here

Bruce Arians returning to Colts Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
So called retirement for Bruce Arians lasted no more than a week. Arians has agreed to become the offensive coordinator with the Indianapolis Colts. … See the article here

Watch the Igloo’s roof come crashing down during Pittsburgh demolition (Video) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The gutting and deconstruction of Pittsburgh’s Civic Arena has been ongoing, but the iconic roof that gave the Igloo its name had remained intact. … Excerpt from

RINKO winners for the DEC/JAN game Source: The Pensblog
Congrats to the winners of the DEC/JAN game: Here is Penschat's team: The FEB/MAR game starts FEB 1st. To sign up go here . … See the rest here

Crosby in Pittsburgh, will meet with local concussion team Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Sidney Crosby has returned to Pittsburgh and will meet with local members of his concussion team this week, general manager Ray Shero said today after a Board of Governors meetings prior to the NHL All-Star Skills Competition. … See the rest here

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Crosby back in Pittsburgh after seeing spinal neurologist Source: Post Gazette
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Empty Netter Assists – 01-28-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” He’s the best [defenseman] now in the league .” – Evgeni Malkin on Kris Letang (above). … Continued here

Retro Penguins: Igloo Memories Source: The Pensblog
As the iconic Igloo falls, we take a look at some of the great moments that took place there. Obviously there are many more memories, but here are a few. Don't worry. … Read the rest here

Penguins Report: All-Star Skills Competition Source: penguins.nhl.com
All-Star Player Media Day pics part I (12:30 p.m.) and part II (12:37 p.m.). 12:37 PM: And now here’s some photos of Pittsburgh’s All-Star representatives … Link

Civic Arena roof dismantled – 01-28-12 Source: Empty Netters
The slow, deliberate death of the Civic Arena continued today as one of the roof panels was demolished: 153018 … Continue reading here

VIDEO: The tearing down of our childhood Source: The Pensblog
From the Penguins : This is just sad. … The rest is here

First part of Civic Arena roof comes down Source: Tribune-Review
The first of eight roof panels of Pittsburgh’s Civic Arena was knocked into the structure this morning in a matter of seconds. … Read the rest here

Igloo Coming Down Source: The Pensblog
The first part of the Civic Arena roof is being demolished today. From the Trib : Demolition crews are planning to drop the first of eight roof panels over the Hill District arena at 10 a.m . … See more here

Pouting Ovechkin in minority among NHL’s superstars (The Vancouver Sun) Source: Yahoo Sports
In the days leading up to NHL All-Star Weekend, the name Alex Ovechkin was on everyone’s lips, in everyone’s tweets. … Go here to read the rest

Hey Ovie, you’re missing a great time (The Regina Leader-Post) Source: Yahoo Sports
In the days leading up to NHL All-Star Weekend, the name Alex Ovechkin was on everyone’s lips, in everyone’s tweets. … More

Video: PensTV Exclusive: Civic Arena Roof Drop Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV has the exclusive as the Civic Arena roof is brought down. … View video

Crosby resumes skating in LA Source: Tribune-Review
The hockey world is focused on Canada’s capital city for All-Star Game festivities, but Penguins fans can also turn their attention to Los Angeles. … See the rest here

Gab to go with Malkin’s game Source: Tribune-Review
Evgeni Malkin was offered a Russian translator and the famous Ottawa doughy treat known as Beaver Tail on Friday afternoon. … The rest is here

Malkin’s opinions, wit kick into high gear Source: Post Gazette
In a crowded ballroom of the Westin Hotel, it was difficult for one player to stand out Friday at the two-hour media scramble with members of the NHL All-Star team. Reporters, cameras, sound booms, podiums and sets for TV shows were everywhere. … Excerpt from

Penguins’ Letang remains on fast track Source: Post Gazette
Kris Letang lurched forward, eyes wide, and guffawed when he was told what a Penguins teammate had said about him 20 minutes earlier. “He’s the best [defenseman] now in the league,” center Evgeni Malkin declared. Letang, who along with Malkin and winger James Neal are representing the Penguins as All-Stars this weekend, wasn’t ready to hear that. … Read more here

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No Sid? No problem: Plenty of NHL stars in Ottawa (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer … Excerpt from

Concussion talk surfaces at all-star weekend (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
OTTAWA – A break in the NHL’s schedule hasn’t come with a break from the focus on concussions. … More

Pens’ All-Stars Hope to Impress at Skills Source: penguins.nhl.com
OTTAWA – At the 2009 NHL All-Star Game in Montreal, Evgeni Malkin participated in the Accuracy Challenge. He dazzled by hitting all four targets in the first round before tagging three of four in the second round. .roundedcornr_box … … See the rest here

Time to Choose: Team Malkin or Team Neal/Letang? Source: penguins.nhl.com
OTTAWA – The teams at the 2012 NHL All-Star Game are technically named for captains Zdeno Chara of the Bruins and Daniel Alfredsson of the Senators. But for Penguins fans, they’ll have different names: Team Evgeni Malkin or Team … … The rest is here

Video: ASG Media Day: Nick Johnson (1/27/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Penguin and Current Minnesota Wild Forward Nick Johnson talks to Steve Mears during the 2012 All-Star Media Day. … Watch video here

Video: ASG Media Day: James Neal (1/27/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media during the 2012 All-Star Media Day. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-27-2012

Friday, January 27th, 2012

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All-Star Skills Lineups Set Source: penguins.nhl.com
The lineups for the All-Star Skills Competition have been set. … The rest is here

Pittsburgh Penguins: 5 Best Jerseys in Team History Source: Bleacher Report
With the Winter Classic, the Pittsburgh Penguins have shown off the pre-black-and-gold days with their two new sweaters showcasing teams of the past. What many fans did not know about the Pens was that they, unlike their football city counterparts, had a lot of different jersey changes as the game changed and the team’s identity evolved. After spending time on the Internet, I found the five jerseys that Pens have worn as a team that put the rest to shame—some for their sentimental value, others for how sweet those sweaters were. … Read more here

Video: ASG Media Day: Evgeni Malkin (1/27/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to the media during the 2012 All-Star Media Day. … Video here

Video: ASG Media Day: Kris Letang (1/27/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media during the 2012 All-Star Media Day. … Watch video here

Mister Rogers wore the C [ update ] Source: The Pensblog
We've missed a lot of things in the course of blogging over the years. But never identifying Mr. Rodgers skating on the Mellon ice and putting on the C is almost a crime. … Visit link

There used to be a penis in the Penguins 1986-87 intro Source: The Pensblog
Russell S. … See more here

Pens Fans Thoughts on First Half of Season Source: penguins.nhl.com
With the Pens in the midst of the All-Star break, we asked Twitter follows… “OK #Pens fans, we’re at All-Star break. What are your thoughts on first half season … Read more

All-Star chats – 01-27-12 Source: Empty Netters
We will be hosting live chats for the all-star skills competition and the game this weekend. The skills competition will be held Saturday, 7 p.m … View post

Growth means Southern hockey not just for NHL (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Children fill every bench and sprawl over the floor lacing up hockey skates, eager to hit the ice. … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 01-27-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” I lost a lot of games last year. Some guys say, ‘Oh, he’s not playing at the same level anymore.’ I worked hard over the summer and coming into this year, and I know I’m ready .” – Evgeni Malkin (above). -Former Penguins forward prospect Cam Paddock … Excerpt from

Video: IN THE ROOM: Episode 3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mired in a losing streak to start 2012, the Penguins find a rallying point and rip off seven straight wins heading into the All-Star break. … Video here

A recap of the All-Star Game Fantasy Draft Source: The Pensblog
We got a recap of the events last night as well, after Read More. We took a crap on the All-Star Game itself recently, but there we were Thursday night, settling in, and, with nowhere else to turn, flipping on NBCSN to watch the Draft. … Continued here

It’ll be Malkin vs. Neal, Letang in Sunday’s All-Star Game Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins are guaranteed to have at least one player on the winning team Sunday in the NHL All-Star Game at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa. At least one on the losing club, too. … See the rest here

Growth means Southern hockey not just for NHL now (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Children fill every bench and sprawl over the floor lacing up hockey skates, eager to hit the ice. Parents hold jackets and patiently wait. … More here

Bettman reveals third group interested in Phoenix Coyotes Source: Tribune-Review
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says there are three groups showing “serious” interest in buying the Phoenix Coyotes with the intention of keeping the team in Glendale, Ariz. … Go here to read the rest

Malkin, Letang go early in NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft Source: Tribune-Review
Evgeni Malkin goes to Team Chara with Pick No. 5, and Kris Letang, joined by James Neal at No … See more here

Star trek: Malkin gladly heading to All-Star Game Source: Post Gazette
Evgeni Malkin could have begged off. Could have let it be known that he simply wouldn’t be able to participate in the NHL All-Star Game on Sunday in Ottawa because he had, say, a nagging groin injury lately, and resting it would be the right thing to do for his team and himself. Or because he has been battling a case of the sniffles that developed into a full-blown, flu-like ailment. … View post

Bettman: 3 groups in Coyotes bidding Source: Post Gazette
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Thursday there are three groups showing “serious” interest in buying the Phoenix Coyotes with the intention of keeping the team in Glendale, Ariz. Without going into detail, Bettman revealed there was a third group in his weekly radio show broadcast from Ottawa, where the All-Star Game is being held this weekend. … The rest is here

Alfredsson honors homefronts in NHL All-Star draft (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer … See the article here

Pens Push (Fantasy Draft edition): Neal nervous, Letang on defending Malkin, and wise words from a Flyer. Source: Chipped Ice
Some quick-hit observations from the 2012 NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft: = So, it seems like forever has passed since I covered a hockey-related event; but for all the ones I have covered over the many years I cannot say I have experienced anything quite like the All-Star draft. This provided yet another example of how wrong … Read this article

From Pavel Datsyuk first to Logan Couture last, comparing the 2012 All-Star rosters (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
GATINEAU, QUE. — The dust has settled and the 2012 NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft is complete. … Read more

Evgeni Malkin selected 5th overall in NHL All-Star Player Draft Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Evgeni Malkin (26G-32A-58PTS) the NHL’s leading scorer was selected 5th overall by Team Chara (3rd pick) in the NHL All Star player draft. Detroit’s Pavel Datsyuk went 1st overall, selected by Team Chara … View post

Neal, Letang drafted to Team Alfredsson; Malkin lands on Team Chara – 01-27-12 Source: Empty Netters
The NHL’s All-Star Lame Game draft was held up. Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (right), the league’s leading scorer, was selected to play on Bruins captain Zdeno Chara’s team. His Penguins teammates, defenseman Kris Letang and forward James Neal, were selected by Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson. … View post

Video: ASG: James Neal (1/26/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after the 2012 All-Star Fantasy Draft. … Video here

Video: ASG: Kris Letang (1/26/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media after the 2012 All-Star Fantasy Draft. … Click here to view video

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PensHead Daily Links 01-26-2012

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

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

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

Twenty Years Later – Capitals 6, Penguins 4 – 01-26-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the sec … … See the article here

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 01-25-2012

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

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

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

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

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 5, Islanders 3 – 01-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the second … … Visit link

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 01-24-2012

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Puck Previews: Louis Vuitton goalie mask; Turris back in Glendale; Malkin vs. Blues (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Back by popular demand, here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. … Read the rest here

Gameday 49 – Blues Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (27-17-4) @ St. Louis Blues (29-13-6) 8:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, FS-MW Scottrade Center – St. Louis, MO The last Pittsburgh Penguins/St … More

Capitals LW Ovechkin skipping NHL All-Star game (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Alex Ovechkin is skipping the NHL All-Star game, a decision he announced a day after getting a three-game suspension from the league for a hit on an opponent. … Follow this link

Caps star Ovechkin to skip NHL all-star game (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
ARLINGTON, Va. – Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has decided he won’t participate in this weekend’s all-star game because of a three-game suspension handed to him by the NHL earlier this week. … The rest is here

4 Things To Know About The Blues: 1.24.12 Source: The Pensblog
s Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. Click it for the breakdown … The rest is here

Penguins to unveil Lemieux statue March 7 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins will unveil a statue honouring former star and current team co-owner Mario Lemieux on March 7. … See the rest here

Pens to unveil Lemieux statue March 7 Source: Post Gazette
ST. LOUIS — A statue of Penguins Hall of Fame center-turned-co-owner Mario Lemieux will be unveiled at noon March 7 outside Consol Energy Center along Centre Avenue. It will be called “Le Magnifique,” the team divulged today. … View post

TSN reporter insinuates Tim Thomas is a racist Source: The Pensblog
We're staying far away from this Tim Thomas thing . But this is nuts … Read the rest here

Capitals’ Overchkin to skip All-Star Game (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin will skip the Jan. … Visit link

Alex Ovechkin pulls out of NHL All-Star Game: ‘I got suspended, so why I have to go there?’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Last January, the Globe & Mail reported that Sidney Crosby was considering a no-show at the 2011 NHL All-Star Game to protest the League’s player safety policies. The report was denied, the controversy raged and, in the end, Crosby’s concussion Continue reading … More

Flyers’ Hartnell added to all-star roster (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Hartnell has been added to the NHL all-star roster for this weekend’s game in Ottawa. … Go here to read the rest

About the Blues – 01-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Blues. When and where: 8 p.m. EST … See the rest here

Lemieux statue to be unveiled March 7 – 01-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
The most important athlete in Pittsburgh sports history will be getting a statue. A statue of former Penguins captain and current owner Mario Lemieux will be unveiled March 7 outside Consol Energy Center . According to the team, the statue is funded by the team’s ownership group, local labor organizations and memb … … Go here to read the rest

Video: Scouting Report: St. Louis Blues (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will take on St. … To see video click here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the St. Louis Blues. … Click here to view video

Statue of 66 gets unveiled March 7th Source: The Pensblog
Via Pens.com : “Le Magnifique ,” a spectacular statue honoring the career and achievements of Mario Lemieux , will be unveiled on Wednesday, March 7 at CONSOL Energy Center, the team announced. The unveiling will take place at 12 noon in a ceremony open to the public. … Visit link

Penguins to unveil Lemieux statue in March Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins announced this morning that a statue of team owner Mario Lemieux will be unveiled outside Consol Energy Center on March 7. … Visit link

STATS: ESPN really hates hockey Source: The Pensblog
Interesting stats on hockey coverage via Deadspin : Perhaps this isn't shocking to most of the audience, but the extent to which The Worldwide Leader ignores hockey is astounding. Despite being in the middle of the regular season, the sport was granted all of 13.5 minutes, or less than three percent of the content … See the article here

Mario Lemieux Statue to Be Unveiled
March 7 at CONSOL Energy Center Source: penguins.nhl.com
“Le Magnifique,” a spectacular statue honoring the career and achievements of Mario Lemieux, will be unveiled on Wednesday, March 7 at CONSOL Energy Center, the team announced. The unveiling will take place at 12 noon in a cerem… … See more here

Penguins Report: Game Day at St. Louis Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens lines (10:35 AM). Young Joey V (10:10 AM). … Read this article

Pens recall forward MacIntyre Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have recalled forward Steve MacIntyre from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … See more here

Paul Martin Powerball 01.24.12 Source: The Pensblog
Running Twitter contest for the rest of the season. … Read more here

Shit Nobody Says (Hockey Edition) Source: The Pensblog
Taylor sent this along: ” The stars totally won the Goligoski /Neal trade.” hhaha We've asked to be consulted for “shit Penguins fans don't say.” ” Don't shoot!” ” Man CEC's music isn't loud enough.” “The Penguins aren't sponsored enough.” “David Morehouse is so smart.” … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Penguins’ top line has been producing plenty of offense. … See the article here

Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-Game Winning Streak by the Numbers Source: Bleacher Report
It wasn’t very long ago that we were writing articles about the Penguins and six-game streaks punctuated by a date with the Washington Capitals . This one’s only a little different … Follow this link

Here’s a bunch of [crap] no one ever says about the NHL (Video) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The “St Nobody Says” viral video trend has spread its pungent humor into several genres via YouTube. … See more here

Penguins Recall Forward Steve MacIntyre from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Steve MacIntyre from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … Follow this link

Penguins recall MacIntyre – 01-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have recalled forward/enforcer Steve MacIntyre from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. In 10 NHL game this season, MacIntyre, 31, has not scored and has two penalty minutes. … Continue reading here

What To Watch For: Pens vs. Blues Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (27-17-4) vs. BLUES (25-19-2) WHEN: Jan … The rest is here

Obama honors Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins Source: Tribune-Review
President Barack Obama saluted the NHL’s Boston Bruins for their 2011 Stanley Cup championship, but one key member of the team skipped the White House visit. … Continued here

Penguins defenseman Letang is added to All-Star Game roster Source: Tribune-Review
Kris Letang had originally scheduled a trip to New York during the all-star break for what he thought would be a few days off. … See the article here

Caps’ Ovechkin suspended three games for hit on Penguins’ Michalek Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL suspended Washington’s Alexander Ovechkin for three games for leaping to hit Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek. … Go here to read the rest

Veteran forward Kunitz is content in his role with Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Chris Kunitz, a top-line forward for his physical play, has been an asset for James Neal and Evgeni Malkin this season. … Excerpt from

Penguins walking a fine line Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins’ No. … See more here

Ovechkin hit with 3-game penalty Source: Post Gazette
Washington’s Alex Ovechkin wasn’t penalized when he threw himself into Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek, delivering a blow to his head early in the second period of the Penguins’ 4-3 overtime victory Sunday at Consol Energy Center. The NHL took a decidedly different view of that hit Monday, however, and suspended Ovechkin for three games … See the rest here

Detroit on fire at home, beats Blues Source: Post Gazette
Pavel Datsyuk and Johan Franzen scored in the second period, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the St. Louis Blues, 3-1, for their 17th consecutive home win — the NHL’s longest single-season streak in 36 years. The spurt is the league’s fourth longest. … Continued here

Dallas’ Goligoski receives 4-year extension Source: Post Gazette
The Dallas Stars reached a four-year, $18.4 million contract extension Monday with defenseman Alex Goligoski that keeps him with the team through the 2015-16 season. … See more here

Larry Brooks: Malkin is enabled by NHL officials Source: The Pensblog
This is the quintessentialdumbass column. A great example of garbage by the New York media. Larry Brooks is as big as a main stream media troll as there is. … View post

Former Regina Pat Jordan Eberle added to NHL all-star roster (The Regina Leader-Post) Source: Yahoo Sports
There was a Plan B in place for the NHLs all-star break, but Jordan Eberles preferred choice was a trip to Ottawa where he would rub shoulders with the games elite. … Read more

Oilers GM Tambellini stays course on rebuild (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Those who want either Edmonton Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini or head coach Tom Renney to pay with his job for the Oilers results in Year 2 of their rebuild are either unclear on the concept or letting passion subdue reason. … Visit link

Caps’ Ovechkin suspended for hit on Penguins’ Michalek Source: Post Gazette
Washington left winger Alex Ovechkin has been suspended for three games for a hit on Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek Sunday. … Read the rest here

Capitals’ Ovechkin suspended for 3 games (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL has suspended Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin for three games for a hit he delivered during Saturday’s game, the league announced Monday. While Ovechkin and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek fought for a loose puck along the boards, Ovechkin… … Link

Ovechkin handed three-game suspension (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NHL suspended Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin for three games Monday for his hit on Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Zybnek Michalek. … Follow this link

Alex Ovechkin Suspended For Three Games For His Hit On Zbynek Michalek Source: The Pensblog
Shanabanned The suspension is a little surprising, especially since Michalek wasn't suspended or fined for his hit. Not that the two hits had anything to do with one another, but this is the NHL we're talking about. Of course, the Ovechkin hit was a dangerous hit ( see it here ) and a suspension was deserved, but we didn't actually expect to see one. … Link

NHL roundup: Bruins’ Thomas a no-show for visit to White House (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
President Obama honored the Boston Bruins on Monday for their 2011 Stanley Cup victory, but the player considered most responsible for the team’s championship run was conspicuous by his absence. Goaltender Tim Thomas, whose heroics in the crease earned him a second Vezina… … Excerpt from

By the Numbers: Evgeni Malkin Source: penguins.nhl.com
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PensHead Daily Links 01-23-2012

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Alex Ovechkin suspended 3 games for ‘launching’ himself into Pens’ Michalek (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Not long after news trickled out that Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek would not be fined or suspended for his hit on Matt Hendricks of the Washington Capitals, the Department of Player Safety and Brendan Shanahan (Happy 43rd Birthday, Shanny) Continue reading … More here

Capitals’ Ovechkin suspended for hit against Pens Source: Tribune-Review
Washington’s Alex Ovechkin has been suspended three games for his hit on Penguins defenseman Zybnek Michalek. … More here

Washingtons’ Alex Ovechkin suspended for hit on Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek Source: Post Gazette
Washington left winger Alex Ovechkin has been suspended for three games for a hit on Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek Sunday. … View post

Zbynek Michalek avoids suspension and fine. Source: The Pensblog
Via Puckdaddy : Zbynek Michalek of the Pittsburgh Penguins was in a peculiar position on Monday: Arguing that his hit on Matt Hendricks of the Washington Capitals didn't warrant anything more than the elbowing minor it received on Sunday afternoon, while waiting to hear if the hit Alex Ovechkin put on Michalek would received its own punishment. The first skate to drop was for Michalek : The NHL Department of Player declared that there would be no fine or suspension for this hit to the head of Hendricks (via @cjzero ) One would have thought at least a fine would be handed down, but most likely no one gives a shit about Matt Hendricks … Excerpt from

Zbynek Michalek avoids suspension, fine for hit to head of Caps’ Matt Hendricks (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Zbynek Michalek of the Pittsburgh Penguins was in a peculiar position on Monday: Arguing that his hit on Matt Hendricks of the Washington Capitals didn’t warrant anything more than the elbowing minor it received on Sunday afternoon, while waiting to Continue reading … Visit link

NHL suspends Ovechkin for three games – 01-22-12 Source: Empty Netters
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has been suspended three games by the NHL for a high hit on Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek in Sunday’s game at Consol Energy Center. Early in the second period, Ovechkin left the ice to deliver a high hit on Michalek in the right win corner of the Penguins’ zone. … Continue reading here

No extra discipline for Penguins’ Michalek Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek will not be fined or suspended by the NHL for a hit on Washington’s Matt Hendricks Sunday. … See the article here

Letang, Eberle added to All-Star Game roster (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang and Edmonton Oilers forward Jordan Eberle were named as replacements on the NHL All-Star Game roster on Monday, and Minnesota Wild forward Nick Johnson has been added to a group of rookies competing in the skills competition. … See more here

No discipline for Michalek – 01-23-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek will not be disciplined for a hit to the head of Captials forward Matt Hendricks Sunday . Michalek, who was given a minor eblowing penalty for the hit, underwent a disciplinary hearing over the phone with NHL executive Brendan Shanahan earlier this morning. … Read this article

Stars sign Goligoski to contract extension (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Dallas Stars signed defenseman Alex Goligoski to a four-year contract extension worth $18.4 million on Monday, keeping the four-year player under contract through the 2015-16 season. Stars management likes signing a player like Goligoski, 26, as he’s rounding into form at… … Read this article

Eberle, Letang headed to NHL All-Star game (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Edmonton Oilers forward Jordan Eberle and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang have been added to the roster for Sunday’s NHL All-Star game. Minnesota Wild forward Nick Johnson will join the group of rookies participating in the All-Star Skills Competition. … Follow this link

Cross-State Rivals Evgeni Malkin, Claude Giroux NHL’s Best Despite Injuries Source: Bleacher Report
There have been plenty of bright spots in the National Hockey League thus far this season. From the Detroit Red Wings regaining the President’s Trophy form they seemed to lose after their back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances in 2008 and 2009, to the surprisingly great starts of the Minnesota Wild , Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars , to the incredibly slick shootout move Chicago winger Patrick Kane used to score on Minnesota goaltender Niklas Backstrom. Perhaps the two most brilliant aspects of the league in the 2011-12 campaign, though have been individuals … Read more

Video: Twitter Q&A: Eric Tangradi (1/23/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Forward Eric Tangradi answers your questions submitted on Twitter. … View video

Letang named to All-Star team Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang was added today to the NHL all-star roster and will join teammate Evgeni Malkin at Sundays game in Ottawa. … Link

Jordan Eberle added to NHL all-star game (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
EDMONTON – Jordan Eberle is heading to the NHL all-star game after all. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins’ Letang to play in NHL All-Star game Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has been selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game. … Read the rest here

Could the USS Hal Gill be sailing back into Pittsburgh waters? Source: The Pensblog
Interesting bit of info from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun : Montreal D Hal Gill will be a hot commodity once the Habs decide to start unloading. The Flyers, Penguins, Panthers and Senators all have interest. Don’t be surprised if Pittsburgh brings back Gill; the Penguins never wanted to lose him to free agency weeks after he helped them win the Cup in 2009 .. … See more here

Penguins Defenseman Kris Letang Added to the 2012 NHL All-Star Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins forward Malkin named first star (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Pittsburgh Penguins centre Evgeni Malkin was named the NHL’s first star of the week Monday after recording a league-leading seven points last week. … Visit link

Kris Letang Added To NHL All-Star Game Source: The Pensblog
Kris Letang will be playing in the 2012 NHL All-Star Game . Jordan Eberle of the Edmonton Oilers was also added today. Former Penguin Nick Johnson, now with the Minnesota Wild, will join the rookie group for the skill competition. … The rest is here

Stars, Alex Goligoski agree to 4-year, $18.4 million extension (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
When the Dallas Stars dealt forward James Neal to the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenseman Alex Goligoski last February, both teams were using a surplus to fill a need. While Neal struggled after coming over to the Penguins and is now Continue reading … The rest is here

Malkin’s winning ways – 01-23-12 Source: Empty Netters
Evgeni Malkin’s overtime goal in yesterday’s 4-3 win against the Capitals was his second game-winning goal in just over a week. … Read the rest here

Letang Honored to be Named an All-Star Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Evgeni Malkin Named NHL ‘First Star’ of the Week Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Video: TGIFridays Away Game Watch Party (01/23/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
TGIFridays in Monroeville hosted a Pittsburgh Penguins away game Watch Party. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (1/23/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following Mondays practice. … To see video click here

Video: Off Day: Kris Letang (1/23/2012) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media following Monday’s practice. … Video here

Malkin named NHL’s No. 1 star for last week Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin was named the NHL’s No. 1 star for the week that ended Sunday. … Link

Kerry Fraser: Subban should have been suspended Source: The Pensblog
Even former ref Kerry Fraser thinks PK Subban should have been suspended for his slew foot: Via Josh Rimer's twitter: … More here

VIDEO: Listen to people yell "shoot!" before Malkin’s GWG Source: The Pensblog
Is there a dumber thing to scream than ” shoooooot ,” when you are at a hockey game? … Read more

Penguins Report: 1/23/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Malkin, Orpik and Asham are absent from practice (11:00 AM). … Read more here

What We Learned: Start feeling bad for anyone trying to win the Eastern Conference (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 … Continued here

RECAP: Chemistry Partners. PENS WIN Source: The Pensblog
It is not something you see often. Two players so locked in with each other that they don't even have to look for one another. … Continue reading here

Video: Local Hero: Casey Haines (1/23/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Casey Haines sits down with PensTV to talk about his hockey career so far. … View video here

Morning Pens Buzz: Malkin’s “assault” on the game; Michalek’s struggles continue; Ovechkin hit similar to Engelland’s against CHI? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
MORNING PENS BUZZ “What Sidney is doing right now is like an assault on the game”….Those were the comments from former Penguin Billy Guerin during his retirement press conference on December 6, 2010. A little more than 13 months later, it’s Crosby’s teammate Evgeni Malkin who this time around is doing an assault on the … See the rest here

Empty Netter Assist – 01-23-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Zbynek Michalek and Washington Captain Alex Ovechkin will have a talking-to with NHL discipline czar Brendan Shanahan today . -Dave Molinari’s recap from yesterday’s game … See the rest here

Michalek, Ovechkin to have disciplinary hearings – 01-23-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek and Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin will each have discplinary hearings today with the NHL over hits which occurred in Sunday’s 4-3 Penguins’ overtime win at Consol Energy Center. Ovechkin’s hit occurred at 4:05 of the second period when he left the ice to strike Michalek in the right wing corner of the Penguins’ zone. …