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PensHead Daily Links 01-03-2012

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

Leafs send Caputi to Ducks for Deschamps (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs sent forward Luca Caputi to the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday for forward Nicolas Deschamps. … Link

REPORT: Crosby Camp responsible for Rossi ousting [ UPDATED ] Source: The Pensblog
According to multiple sources, Rob Rossi is no longer the Pittsburgh Penguins beat reporter at the Trib . This may be stemming from an controversial radio appearance on WXDX this summer. During said radio appearance, Mark Madden and Rob Rossi are believed to have called out Sidney Crosby … More

Malkin Reclaiming Elite Form Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Penguins head coach Michel Therrien once pulled aside his gifted center Evgeni Malkin and pointed to a chart of the NHL’s leading scorers. “Your name needs to be up there,” he told the young Russian player. Malkin … … Read the rest here

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Video: Children’s Charity Luncheon (1/3/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins hosted families from Make a Wish, the Children’s Institute, and the Children’s Home for a fun-filled day of food and hockey. … To see video click here

Your first Crosby rumor of 2012 Source: The Pensblog
These tweets constitute as the first Crosby rumors of 2012, only if you don't include your dad telling you at a New Year's get-together that “Crosby's done.” … More here

Does Paul Chryst have sights set on adding Tom Bradley as Pitt’s defensive coordinator? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Is really a chance that current Penn State interim football coach Tom Bradley will end up at Pitt? … See the article here

Leafs players want in on Winter Classic (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – Nazem Kadri is ready to start the campaign: The Toronto Maple Leafs want in on the Winter Classic. … Excerpt from

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Pens Host Special Guests at Charity Practice & Luncheon Source: penguins.nhl.com
There were some very special guests in the stands for Penguins practice at CONSOL Energy Center on Tuesday. The team treated children from several different local charities to a front row seat to the Penguins’ skate, as well as a meet-and… … Follow this link

STATS: January could be Judgement Month for the Pittsburgh Penguins Source: The Pensblog
January's schedule ain't no joke. The Pens play 12 times this month and by the end of the month we should get a clearer picture on where they stand. The combined record for teams the Pens are playing this month: 188-149-46 Tampa Bay and Carolina are the only two losing teams the Pens will face this month. The fact that they are still without Crosby and Letang heighten concerns of a possible slump city month. … More

Double shot – 01-03-12 Source: Empty Netters
James Neal and Evgeni Malkin are currently No. 1 and 2 in the NHL in shots on goal. Should they maintain their respective paces, they would be the first pair of teammates to lead the NHL in shots in nearly 20 years. … View post

Video: Pet Supply Collection Source: penguins.nhl.com
Fans can provide a valuable assist to the Animal Rescue League on Tuesday, January 31. … View video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (1/3/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after practice at the CONSOL Energy Center. … Watch video here

Latest Pens Buzz: Neal talks still on backburner and likelyhood of prolonged, tough negotiations exist Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Neal talks still on the backburner for now 24 year old James Neal has emerged as the one of the premier goal scorers in the NHL, just at the perfect time as Neal is a restricted free agent at seasons end. … Continued here

After three straight games of cheap shots, Raffi Torres is finally suspended Source: The Pensblog
Gee someone finally woke Shanny up from his holiday coma: Good explanation from Puck Daddy's Harrison Mooney on this: Frankly, this seemed, to me, to be the friendliest of his three bad hits, but he was on borrowed time anyway. He can't possibly react too strongly to this decision — unless that reaction involves changing his game … Link

After Detroit in 2013, where will the Winter Classic go next? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Until you’re actually on-site for one of these outdoor games, you really can’t conceive of the dollar amounts the NHL is printing every January. The crowds are enormous. … Read this article

Penguins Report: 1/3/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Asham & Dupuis not practicing (11:25 AM). Vote Neal an All-Star (10:30 AM) … See more here

Nothing really going on Source: The Pensblog
Boring times. No news on Crosby or Letang … More here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-03-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Matt Cooke and Marc-Andre Fleury. BFFs … Continued here

Flyers’ Jaromir Jagr re-injures leg in Classic (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Philadelphia Flyers went down 3-2 to the New York Rangers Monday in the annual Winter Classic and had to play most of the game without veteran right winger Jaromir Jagr, who re-aggravated a leg injury early in the second Continue reading … More

Last-place Canadiens fight during practice Source: Tribune-Review
The last-place Montreal Canadiens rang in the New Year with a fight when teammates P.K. Subban and Tomas Plekanec exchanged punches during practice. … Link

Rangers rally to beat Flyers in Winter Classic Source: Tribune-Review
Former Penguins player Mike Rupp scored twice, as New York won for the third time this season against Philadelphia. … Read more

Defenseman Martin on way back with Pens Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins’ decision to send defenseman Simon Despres back to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton was a pretty good indication that injured defenseman Paul Martin would be ready to play soon. … More here

Penguins finding fighting to be on the wane Source: Tribune-Review
Among the league leaders in fighting majors last season, the Pens aren’t engaging in many these days. They’re not alone. … The rest is here

Fleury enjoys shots from Cooke Source: Post Gazette
Matt Cooke lined up a juicy slap shot during Penguins practice Monday, let it fly, and was puzzled when it sailed past Marc-Andre Fleury as the goaltender stayed upright on his skates instead of sinking into a butterfly. “Are you too lazy to go down?” Cooke chastised Fleury … More

Winter Classic: Lundqvist has Classic moment Source: Post Gazette
PHILADELPHIA — Alone in the cold, it was up to Henrik Lundqvist to preserve a Classic comeback. His signature moment came with 19.6 seconds left after New York defenseman Ryan McDonagh was whistled for covering the puck in the crease. … Read more here

Penguins Notebook: Injured players could add needed depth Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins practiced with just 19 players Monday at Consol Energy Center. Reinforcements before their next game, Friday when the New York Rangers visit, could come from the injury list. Defenseman Paul Martin returned to practice for the first time since he was hurt Dec … See more here

NHL Roundup: Alfredsson leads Senators past Devils Source: Post Gazette
Daniel Alfredsson scored his 401st goal on a power play four minutes into overtime to give the Ottawa Senators a 3-2 win against the visiting New Jersey Devils Monday night. Alfredsson, who scored his 400th in overtime Friday against Calgary, beat Martin Brodeur with 59.4 seconds left in the extra period after David Clarkson was called for hooking 2:58 into overtime. … More

Stunned Pic Of The Night 1.2.12 Source: The Pensblog
The three bros from Philly stunned pic . … Continue reading here

Rangers, Flyers deliver Winter Classic spectacle (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The annual outdoor game was another NHL success, with the intense action on the ice backdropped by a peaceful snowfall and 50,000 screaming fans. … The rest is here

Mike Rupp: Winter Classic veteran, unlikely hero for Rangers (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
PHILADELPHIA Michael Rupp was seated in the New York Rangers’ dressing room, located a few steps from the visitor’s dugout in Citizens Bank Park. The black, beat-up dress hat that’s given to an honored player after each Rangers victory Continue reading … More

Video: Great Moments in Penguins History (1/3/2012) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bob Grove takes us back to New Year’s Eve in 1988, when Mario scored 5 goals in a game for the first time, and scored every way possible in a game. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 03-31-2011

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Gameday 78 – Lightning Source: The Pensblog
7:30 pm St. Pete Times Forum TV: FSN Yet another big game. This is likely a first-round preview … The rest is here

The Sidney Crosby comeback question (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Even if the Pittsburgh Penguins captain is able to return for the playoffs, how good will he be after a three-month concussion layoff? … Visit link

Puck Headlines: Crosby speaks, Wilson safe, love for Emery (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. The. Great. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Game-Day: Sidney Crosby (3/31/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby speaks after his first official practice with the team in almost three months. … See video here

Video: Game-Day: Dan Bylsma (3/31/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Head Coach Dan Bylsma speaks with reporters prior to his team’s game in Tampa Bay against the Lightning. … View video here

Video: Game-Day Preview v TB (3/31/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
A look at the headlines of the day centering around the Penguins and their game tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning. … View video here

Sidney Crosby resumes skating with Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TAMPA, Fla. – Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby, sidelined for nearly three months with a concussion, resumed skating with his teammates Thursday. … Go here to read the rest

Brad Thiessen Named to AHL First All-Star Team Source: penguins.nhl.com
The American Hockey League announced today the 2010-11 AHL First and Second All-Star Teams, as voted by AHL coaches, players and media in each of the league’s 30 member cities. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins goaltender Brad Thiessen has been… … More here

Three Pittsburgh Players Named to Team USA For World Under-18 Championships in Germany Source: penguins.nhl.com
Three Pittsburgh area players have been named to Team USA for the World Under-18 Championship tournament in Germany April 14-24. Goaltender John Gibson (Whitehall), forward JT Miller (Moon/E. … Follow this link

Crosby speaks after first non-contact practice. Source: Chipped Ice
A quick, and perhaps messy, transcription of Penguins C Sidney Crosby’s post-practice media scrum today at St. … Go here to read the rest

Eric Naughton first beats cancer, then Gary Roberts (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
After a battle with Stage 2 Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Eric Naughton began learning how to ice skate and play hockey at age 40. He decided to film a documentary about the journey from his first steps onto the ice to his … Continue reading → … Continue reading here

Crosby practices with teammates Source: Post Gazette
TAMPA, Fla. — Penguins star center Sidney Crosby returned to practice with his teammates this morning, participating in a game-day skate at the St. Pete Times Forum. … See the article here

WB/S classic: Caputi feeds Bonvie Source: The Pensblog
Fresh out of juniors, in only his 2nd career AHL game, Luca Caputi feeds Dennis Bonvie for what would be his final goal of his career. The WB/S Pens eliminated Hershey in the first round of the 2008 playoffs, and would go all the way to the Calder Cup Finals only to lose 4 games to 2 to the Chicago Wolves … See more here

Final: WB/S 4, Norfolk 3 Source: The Pensblog
The WB/S Pens get goals from Brett Sterling (2), Keven Veilleux and Ryan Craig. Thomas sent in this pic of BeastMode about to do some damage: Magic number is 3 to clinch home ice throughout the playoffs. Or something. … Continue reading here

Test Player Post Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Stars are open for business and have begun shopping the injured Richards. Few teams can bring on his salary but the Kings, Sabres and Rangers are among the teams expressing strong interest. The belief has been that the Rangers and Leafs would wait until free agency to pursue Richards. … Read this article

Twitter Contest – Tampa Bay 3/31 Source: The Pensblog
First things first. Congrats to @Clwatt3 for winning the Flyers contest. … Go here to read the rest

Listen To Puck Daddy Radio for Rob Rossi, playoff race debate (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It's a Thursday edition of Puck Daddy Radio, and we're chatting about the following and much more: Special Guest Star: Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review on Sidney Crosby's return, the Pittsburgh Penguins playoff chances and the East race. … Continue reading → … Visit link

Comrie back in the lineup tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pre-Game Buzz Penguins forward Mike Comrie, as expected, will return to the lineup after being a healthy scratch Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Flyers. Arron Asham will come out of the lineup. … More

Video: Sidney Crosby Morning Skate (3/31/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby steps on to the ice to practce with his teammates in Tampa Bay before the Penguins face the Lightning. … Watch video here

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Game Buzz: Pens have matched up well with Bolts but do previous meetings mean nothing? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Home-Ice on the Line Penguins (45-24-8, 98 pts) @ Lightning (41-24-11, 93 pts) Time: 7:38 p.m. | Where: St. … View post

Penguins playoff tickets to go on sale Wednesday Source: Post Gazette
About 2,000 tickets for each of the Penguins’ first two playoff games at Consol Energy Center will go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday … Visit link

Penguins Report: Game Day at Tampa Bay Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:58 AM: The Lightning opted not to skate this morning. There will be a familiar face in the Tampa lineup tonight as Ryan Malone will be playing for the first time since missing 21 straight games (and 26 of 27) with a groin injury. 1… … Read more here

Pens Playoff Tickets to go on Sale April 6th Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Tickets to go on sale April 6th A limited number of individual game tickets for the Penguins first two home games of the 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs at CONSOL Energy Center will go on sale to the general public Wednesday, April 6 at 10 a.m. Approximately 2,000 tickets will be available for each game. As … Link

Tickets for First Two Playoff Home Games To Go On Sale Wednesday, April 6 Source: penguins.nhl.com
A limited number of individual game tickets for the Penguins’ first two home games of the 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs at CONSOL Energy Center will go on sale to the general public Wednesday, April 6 at 10 a.m. Approximately 2,000 tick… … More here

The Morning Skate: 3/31 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. … More

Tickets here – 03-31-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins will put tickets for their first two home playoff games April 6 at 10 a.m . Approximately 2,000 tickets will be available for each game. … Visit link

About the Lightning – 03-31-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Lightning. … See the article here

The last time the Pens played Tampa Source: The Pensblog
Go read the recap. Crosby's name was actually mentioned. Apparently this was the game where Crosby got hit by Hedman, too. … The rest is here

Penguins’ Jeffrey to undergo surgery on injured knee Source: Tribune-Review
Dustin Jeffrey hasn’t played since March 24, when Philadelphia’s Jeff Carter fell awkwardly into the back of his knee. The Penguins have been mum about his condition. … Continued here

Empty Netter Assists – 03-31-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” As a manager, I have no expectation that he’s coming back to play in the regular season. I don’t believe that’s going to happen .” – Ray Shero on Sidney Crosby (above). -Flyers captain Mike Richards is not, in fact, a fan of Penguins fan Cy Clark (AKA … … Link

Penguins can’t go ‘chance-for-chance’ with Lightning Source: Post Gazette
It was an important lesson. A costly one, too. … Go here to read the rest

There’s progess, but still no timetable for Penguins’ Crosby Source: Post Gazette
There is progress. There is hope. … Link

Kings done? Go ahead, say it again! (The Province) Source: Yahoo Sports
Say it to their coach and hell call it very ignorant. Say it to some of his players and theyll tell you they cant wait to prove you wrong. … Follow this link

Canucks could clinch Presidents’ Trophy against Kings (The Vancouver Sun) Source: Yahoo Sports
Mike Gillis played on a Presidents Trophy-winning team in Boston that didnt make the Stanley Cup final and another good Bruins squad that was swept in the first round by Minnesota. … Continued here

Penguins vs. Lightning Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 45-24-8-98 Home: 24-14-2-50 Road: 21-10-6-48 WHEN: March 31, 2011… … See more here

NHL Playoffs: 10 Reasons the Pittsburgh Penguins Can Win the Cup Without Crosby Source: Bleacher Report
A lot has been made of “When is Crosby coming back?” “Will he be back in time for the playoffs?” etc. Today , it was announced that Crosby was cleared to practice with the team again and will join them for morning skates. However, GM Ray Shero and Coach Dan Bylsma are quick to point out that Crosby is still a long way away from returning to game action, so don’t expect to necessarily see him again this season or postseason. … Follow this link

Twenty Years Later – Flyers 4, Penguins 4 – 03-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. We will … … Link

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PensHead Daily Links 03-04-2011

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Trending Topics: Impatient on Sidney Crosby; TSN’s Jets Meter (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Trending Topics is a column that looks at the week in hockey according to Twitter. … See the rest here

Gameday 66 – Devils Source: The Pensblog
7:00 pm Prudential Center TV: FSN/NHLN-US Gameday #66. The Caps are only one point behind the Pens for fourth spot. The Pens haven't won a game in regulation since February 4th. They're 3-4-3 in their last ten. The Devils are 9-1-0. Whatev. … Continued here

Staal Illustration Source: The Pensblog
This one took about a week to develop… if you're interested in buying an original illustration or print, email your request here . … View post

Are you satisfied with Trevor Gillies getting 10-game suspension? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
When it comes to Trevor Gillies, seven games is the difference between a message sent and a message heard. … Continued here

Isles’ Gillies given 10-game ban by NHL for hit (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By IRA PODELL AP Hockey Writer … See more here

Steckel: ‘Tell Sid I m really sorry’ – 03-04-11 Source: Empty Netters
Former Capitals forward David Steckel (above), now of the Devils, revealed today he attempted to apologize to Penguins captain Crosby through Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland for a hit in the Winter Classic which injured Crosby (PG+). Crosby has only played one game since the Winter … … Read the rest here

AHL Gameday 61 – Toronto Marlies Source: The Pensblog
7:00 PM Ricoh Coliseum NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain Luca Caputi faces his former team for the 2nd time in his young career. Other former Penguins on the Marlies roster include Danny “Primetime” Richmond and Mike Zigomanis. … View post

Gillies suspended 10 games – 03-04-11 Source: Empty Netters
Islanders forward Trevor Gillies suspended 10 games by the NHL for hitting Wild forward Cal Clutterbuck in the head Wednesday . In a statement, NHL Senior Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Campbell said: “By targeting his opponent’s head, three shifts into his first game back from a suspension for a very similar action, Mr. Gillies has forfeited his privilege of playing in the league for 10 games. … Continued here

I-579 Veterans Bridge Preservation Construction Activities Begin Monday Night in Pittsburgh Source: penguins.nhl.com
PennDOT District 11 is announcing construction activities for the $18.7 million I-579 (Crosstown Boulevard) Veterans Bridge Preservation Project Phase I in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will begin on Monday, March 7, weather permitting… … Continued here

Video: Game-Day: James Neal (3/4/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal before tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … View video

Video: Game-Day: Mark Letestu (3/4/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mark Letestu before tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … See video here

Video: Game-Day: Coach Bylsma (3/4/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Blysma before tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … View video

Video: BlackBerry Player to Watch: Letang Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ken Daneyko tells us why Kris Letang of the Pittsburgh Penguins is one of his players to watch tonight. … View video here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Preview: Episode 21 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears and Katie O’Malley host. … See this video

Steckel says he’s sorry for hit on Crosby Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
David Steckel will face the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight for the third time since his controversial hit on Sidney Crosby in the Winter Classic on Jan 1. This time, however, Steckel will face Pittsburgh for the first time in a New Jersey Devils uniform … The rest is here

James Neal Scores Tonight Source: The Pensblog
Gotta spark something. … Read more

@pghpenguins: #Pens center Jordan Staal's new hair cut – http://twitpic.com/4625oc

Game 66: Morning Skate Updates: Johnson to start in goal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Skate Updates Penguins (37-21-7, 81pts) @ Devils (28-31-4, 60pts) The Penguins had an optional skate this morning as the team prepares for the surging New Jersey Devils. According to a contact on the scene, goaltender Brent Johnson will get the start in goal for Pittsburgh. Johnson is 9-5-2 with a 2.26 GAA this season … Read the rest here

Jersey Fouls: Sabres optimism, Sharks nickname fail, J-Foul bingo (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jersey Fouls is our ongoing exploration of the rules and etiquette for proper hockey jersey creation and… … Visit link

Twenty Years Later – The trade – 03-04-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. We will look back on games on a … … Read the rest here

CONSOL Energy Center and PJ Dick Win Top Master Builders Award Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh, PA – Among a peer group of over 800 professionals who contribute to the quality of construction in Western Pennsylvania, PJ Dick Incorporated was awarded a Master Builders’ Association (MBA) top prize of Best New Cons… … The rest is here

The Morning Skate: 3/4 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. The PensBlog has been nice enough to let me share the Morning Skate with you . You can follow us on Twitter @RLDhockey ! Morning Links: – Sporting News … Craig Custance with a great piece on Chicago’s recent surge. … View post

About the Devils – 03-04-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Devils. When and where: 7 p.m., The Prudential Center. … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 03-04-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Penguins’ home game against the Rangers March 20 has been finalized as a nationally televised game on NBC and will start at 12:30 p.m . … View post

Former enforcer Probert had brain disease Source: Tribune-Review
Researchers at Boston University said Thursday that Bob Probert had the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The disease was found through analysis of brain tissue he donated. … More

Famous Penguins trade left one star ‘shocked’ Source: Tribune-Review
John Cullen never wanted to leave the Penguins but was traded to Hartford in the deal that brought Ron Francis, Ulf Samuelsson and Grant Jennings to Pittsburgh. … Read this article

Many credit 1991 trade for shaping Penguins’ organization Source: Tribune-Review
Ron Francis, Ulf Samuelsson and Grant Jennings were traded to Pittsburgh a generation ago, but the reverberation of that deal is still felt today. … Continued here

Mark Madden and Will DePaoli have a very public breakup Source: The Pensblog
Mark Madden of the X and Will DePaoli of the site “Things Mark Madden and Tim Benz tell me about Pittsburgh sports” a.k.a. “The Pittsburgh Sports iInsider,” had a nasty public break-up yesterday afternoon … More

Penguins Notebook: Devils making major rebound Source: Post Gazette
NEWARK, N.J. — A lot of people were ready to write off New Jersey’s season Jan. 8 after a 2-1 loss against Philadelphia dropped its record to 10-29-2 … Continue reading here

Penguins’ Niskanen jumps right in Source: Post Gazette
NEWARK, N.J. — Some said at the time that Matt Niskanen was little more than a throw-in for the trade between the Penguins and Dallas. Not so … Continued here

Off-Day Notes: Concerns mounting over Neal’s Play? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
DePaoli’s Off-Day Pens Notes on Neal, Letang, Kunitz & Asham With the Penguins desperately looking for offense, pressure is slowly begining to mount on prized acquisition James Neal. From a statistic standpoint, Neal is pointless in his first four games with Pittsburgh and has 1 goal in his last 14 games, collecting just 2 points … See more here

Penguins vs. Devils Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 37-21-7-81 Home: 20-11-2-42 Road: 17-10-5-39 WHEN: March 4, 2011 … … More

Rangers at Penguins is NBC Sports’ "NHL Game of the Week" on March 20 Source: penguins.nhl.com
NEW YORK (March 3, 2011) – The Sunday, March 20, New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins game has been flexed as NBC Sports’ “Game of the Week” and will be played at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh at 12:30 p.m. … Continued here

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PensHead Daily Links 10-05-2010

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010

Big screen and red carpet for opening night Source: The Pensblog
The Pens announced on their website that Mario’s TV will be up and running at the AE gate. That’s the one on the corner of Fifth and Washington Place. There will also be a red-carpet entrance for the players at the AE Gate around 4:15-5:00 … Read more here

Penguins establishing a “different look” on the power play Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Focus turns to the power play The Pittsburgh Penguins put extensive work into their power play during Tuesday’s workout. The Penguins top unit featured Mike Comrie in the middle, Chris Kunitz down low and Sidney Crosby at the half boards with Evgeni Malkin at the left point and Alex Goligoski at the right point. … Read more here

Red Carpet Entrance For Players, Outdoor Screen To Highlight Penguins’ Opening Night Activities Source: penguins.nhl.com
A red carpet entrance for the players and an outdoor screen for fans to watch all the action will be among the highlights Thursday night when the Penguins play the first regular-season game ever at CONSOL Energy Center. Penguins players will walk a red carpet to enter the arena at the American Eagle Outfitters Gate – at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Washington Place. Fans are invited. … Continue reading here

Penguins Unveil "Mario Mosaic" At CONSOL Energy Center Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins owner Mario Lemieux celebrated his birthday on Tuesday by helping unveil a gift that will keep on giving to others – the Mario Mosaic. … More

The big screen’s back – 10-05-10 Source: Empty Netters
That dastardly peacock-hating big screen will make a return to a Penguins-hosted location. The team will hold a viewing part outside the gate on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Washington Place for Thursday’s season-opener against the Flyers at Consol Energy Center. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins place Craig, Hutchinson on waivers – 10-05-10 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have placed forward Ryan Craig (right) and defenseman Andrew Hutchinson on waivers . Both players were signed to two-way contracts this summer In two preseason games, Craig had two goals. He suffered a groin injury in a 3-1 home win against the Blue Jackets Sept. … More here

Mario Mosiac Unveiling (10/5/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins unveiled today their 20,000 picture mosaic honoring Mario Lemieux. … To see video click here

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Penguins Host 2010 Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins players and coaches gathered inside the Lexus Club inside CONSOL Energy Center on Tuesday afternoon to participate in the 25th annual Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce “Face-Off” luncheon. … Go here to read the rest


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Mario Mosaic Unveiled Source: The Pensblog
On October 5th. We see what you did there. Head to the Mario Mosaic now to find your pic. … Follow this link

@pghpenguins: The Mario Mosaic was revealed today on Mario Lemieux’s birthday at @CONSOLEnergyCtr – http://twitpic.com/2uxd15

Bylsma: Penguins mindset is on protecting leads, winning 1 goal games Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The buzz around the arena this week is that Dan Bylsma is a tougher coach this season. Based on evaluating practices that might be true but what has changed with Bylsma is his coaching philosophy … View post

Penguins place two on waivers Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have placed forward Ryan Craig and defenseman Andrew Hutchinson on waivers. … Read this article

Tuesdays With Stoosh: 10:5 Source: The Pensblog
The Official 2010-11 Tuesdays With Stoosh Eastern Conference Preview…With Stoosh Atlanta Thrashers Hey, they’ve always got Ilya Kovalchu…no? Hmmm. Well, Evander Kane is pretty badass. … More here

Despres going back to juniors? Pens place two on waivers Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Following today’s practice the Penguins have placed forward Ryan Craig and defenseman Andrew Hutchinson on waivers. Hutchinson was the odd-man out in today’s practice and Craig has been sidelined for several days with a groin injury … Read more

Pittsburgh Penguins: Ray Shero’s Moves Look Better As Players Fail Elsewhere Source: Bleacher Report
One of the questions that Penguins GM Ray Shero had to field most often this past summer was “Are you bringing Billy Guerin back?” Guerin had become a local folk hero of sorts in the Penguins march to the Stanley Cup in 2009 but was a free agent following last year’s early playoff exit. Shero never came out and said it in part because of the respect that Guerin had earned, but the team had moved on.Coaches and scouts had come to the conclusion that atage 39 Guerin was running on empty through the second half of last season and didn’t fit a team in real need of scoring from its wingers. Guerin spent the summer looking for work and agreed to a tryout with the Philadelphia Flyers . But the Pens judgment on him now seems spot on after he posted a single goal and was a horrid minus-four in a shellacking by the Buffalo Sabres the other night. This morning the Flyers released Guerin. Up in Toronto the guy who Pens fans worried most about losing got some bad news as well. Luca Caputi was shipped to the AHL this morning by the Toronto Maple Leafs . The former fourth round draft choice had been dealt north of the border at the trade deadline for winger Alexei Ponikarovsky who turned out to be one of the largest busts in Shero’s tenure. The big winger scored twice in 16 regular season games and only once in the playoffs for the Pens in 2010. So bad was his performance thatPonikarovsky spent most of the summer looking for work before landing in Los Angeles … The rest is here

Evgeni Malkin of Pittsburgh Penguins Ready to Avenge Previous Poor Season Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Penguins beat writer Rob Rossi released the following article after the Pittsburgh Penguins received a disappointing boot from the Montreal Canadiens in the 2010 playoffs. Rossi ‘s note to GM Ray Shero to “field offers for [Evgeni] Malkin” brought forth many negative reactions, including a rebuttal from yours truly concerning Malkin’s invaluable worth to the team . Trading away one of the greatest talents in the league today would be both a foolish and brash decision, and the Penguins organization smartly disregarded Rossi ‘s opinion on one poor season from the young star … View post

Off-Day: Dan Bylsma (10/5/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Blysma talks to the media following practice on Tuesday. … Watch video here

Off-Day: Paul Martin (10/5/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin talks to the media following practice on Tuesday. … View video

Off-Day: Sidney Crosby (10/5/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media following practice on Tuesday. … See this video

Off-Day: Alex Goligoski (10/5/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alex Goligoski talks to the media following practice on Tuesday. … View video here

Off-Day: Chris Kunitz Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media following practice on Tuesday. … Video here
Live Updates: Tuesday Practice Report: Extensive work on the power play Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
We’re on waiver watch today as the Penguins have hit the ice. … Read the rest here

A quick pre-practice update on Mario’s birthday. Source: Chipped Ice
Figured I would get my blog on while co-hosting “Penguins Live” on the team website and its HD radio station. = Some of the dear readers have asked which youth team sweaters I was referring to in this article: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_701265.html. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Report: Practice 10/5/10 Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:06 AM: Workers at CONSOL Energy Center added stickers on the seat cup holders 11:03 AM: Brent Johnson (left) Mark Letestu (left) works on his faceoffs GM Ray Shero was a guest on Penguins Live with Steve Mears (right) 10:55 AM: The Penguins are on the ice for practice at CONSOL Energy Center. The team is working on the power play right now. … Go here to read the rest

LINK CITY: ESPN Cup predictions Source: The Pensblog
It was either do a full Link City or continue working on Pens preview. Game. We’ll donate $1 to the Human Fund … Visit link

Crosby, Orpik return to practice after time off Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby and defenseman Brooks Orpik returned to practice Monday at Consol Energy Center after taking a few days off to rest nagging injuries. … Visit link

Pens’ pieces may scatter next year Source: Tribune-Review
There is something coincidental about certain Penguins players possessing adjoining stalls in the locker room. … Read more here

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 7, Capitals 4 – 10-05-10 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a highly unimaginatively named segment which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. … Read more here


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Penguins wouldn’t mind some changes Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins don’t tend to have the sort of egos that would make them long to be king for a day, but with things a little looser during the preseason than in the regular season — which starts Thursday at home against Philadelphia — there was time to ponder a fanciful question. If they could change one thing about hockey, anything at all, what would it be? … See the rest here

Penguins Notebook: Crosby, Orpik optimistic about playing in opener Source: Post Gazette
Three days before their season opener, the Penguins looked closer to full health at practice Monday with center Sidney Crosby and defenseman Brooks Orpik participating in the hour-plus session at Consol Energy Center. … Excerpt from

Empty Netter Assists – 10-05-10 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Maxime Talbot (above) wants some tunes . -Sidney Crosby and Brook Orpik practiced yesterday . Arron Asham did not … See the article here

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Ride Ride Ride that Poni

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Say it with me now with your hands on your nipples…

As you may know the Pens recently traded Dman Martin Skoula and Prospect Luca Caputi for Maple Leafs Left Winger Alexei Ponikarovsky.

1 goal off of a 20 goal season, Poni boy is currently putting up 41 points in 61 games.

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Para Pa Pa Pa I am Lovin’ It

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Para Pa Pa Pa I am Lovin’ It … no not McDonalds and not even MacDonald … I am loving hockey! Its actually really funny to think that hockey is by far most superior sport in the world. I mean think about this the NHL has dodged steroids, crooked referees, gambling scandals, domestic abuse and thug life. Lets keep hockey clean and we understand that your dad used to play for Penguins in 1970s but still thats not how you win in hockey … fire MacDonald.

What a great hockey game last night for Pittsburgh Penguins! Even though Evgeni Malkin was not I’m Scor3 yesterday amma still love him while he is rockin’ that Penguins jersey. He did look extremely hungry last night … hopefully someone will feed him tonight. He skated well, entered the offensive zone like a boss and took good shots … just needs to bury one.

MAF had his game of the season last night. He stopped basically everything flamingCs had to offer, 37 saves. Our boys were playing pretty tight D as well. Check out this clusterpuck in front of the Penguins net.

Because of MAF performance last night this puckbunny has changed her mind. If in the beginning of the game she was like …

At the end of the game she was like … actually her name is Kristyne De Mott .. but who cares?!

Sidney Crosby (30), Bill Guerin (15) and Tyler Kennedy (8) all scored for Pittsburgh. Crosby has goals in four straight games and hit the 30 goal plateau in just his 47th game of the season. Crosby is on pace for 51 goals and has never scored more than 39 goals in a season. One word … Trade Crosby! :-)

Godard took a pretty bad penalty but made up for it when he dropped gloves with Brian McGrattan

BillyG with the needed game winning PPG that was deflected from Sergei Gonchar’s slap shot. Speaking of Gonchar and his elbow hit on Clutterbuck has made some people upset. While Gonchar is not expected to face discipline over the hit he did share his side of the story. While we are talking about Sarge its worth mentioning that Ray Shero and J.P. Barry, the agent for Sergei Gonchar held their first set of substantive talks Tuesday afternoon in Calgary. While no official offer was tendered to Gonchar but Pittsburgh is now focused on a three year extension. Gonchar is believed to be seeking deals of 3 years – $15 million and 4 years – $20 million. If a true home-town discount was on the table, a deal would have been struck a while ago. Shero is willing to go as high as $4.25 million per season on a three year extension and are willing to go $5 million per season {Gonchar’s current salary} on a two year deal. Meanwhile, regarding Kris Letang, there has been “absolutely” no movement towards a new deal. [http://insidepittsburghsports.com]

This was one of the most complete and confidence-inspiring games in a while. Lets take the momentum from this game and apply it tonight with the back to back game against Edmonton Oilers.

Some notes …

John Curry has been told he will remain with the team until the end of the Penguins road trip. Brent Johnson who is experiencing some technical difficulties with his groin will not be cleared to suit up until next week at the earliest.

Same goes for the candyman, Brooks Orpik, who is hopeful to practice on Friday but won’t be cleared to play at any point during the rest of the road trip.

Luca Caputi will drop his pants and shake up his booty, might also play on the 4th line tonight but is expected to see time on the top two lines.

There has been talk that Ben Lovejoy is getting a strong look to remain with the team. Only problem is there isn’t enough space on the Penguins roster. Ben has 4 goals and 7 assists with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pens this season so far.

Again puck drops at 9:30pm EST … get some coffee!

LETS GO PENS!!!

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