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PensHead Daily Links 12-19-2011

Monday, December 19th, 2011

Puck Daddy’s 10 worst hockey decisions of 2011 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
(Ed. Note: Thus begins our two weeks of Year in Hockey 2011 coverage, featuring lists and jokes and more lists and occasional forays into serious topics and also jokes. And lists … See more here

Crosby Named Youth Olympic Games Ambassador Source: penguins.nhl.com
The International Olympic Committee announced that ice hockey phenom Sidney Crosby has become its fifth and final Youth Olympic Games Ambassador for the first edition of the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck from 13 to 22 January 2012. … The rest is here

Penguins Skate with Sled Hockey Teams at CONSOL Energy Center Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins welcomed the members of the Pittsburgh Mighty Penguins and the Johnstown Sitting Bulls sled hockey teams to the CONSOL Energy Center to watch practice and then for a skate afterwards on Monday. And the teams didn&rs… … Excerpt from

Rare company – 12-19-11 Source: Empty Netters
Marc-Andre Fleury recorded his 200th career win Saturday against the Sabres. Since 2003-04, when Fleury made his NHL debut, only eight other goaltenders have accumulated 200 wins. The NHL’s leaders in wins since the start of the 2003-04 season: Player, Teams Wins Miikka Kiprusoff, Flames 276 Martin Brodeur, Devils 268 Roberto Luongo, Panthers/Canucks 265 Henrik Lu … … View post

Puck Headlines: Winter Classic rink revealed; Habs owner speaks (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. Via Schuyler Baehman of the NHL, it’s the official artist’s rendering Continue reading … More

The "Flower" Era Source: penguins.nhl.com
For all of Marc-Andre Fleury’s talents and spectacular athletic abilities, his most dominant physical trait may be his smile. Penguins fans have enjoyed that broad, ear-to-ear grin since Fleury joined the organization as an 18-year-old i… … See the article here

Video: Pens Insider: Sled Hockey (12/19/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Macintyre and several Pittsburgh Penguins play sled hockey with members of the Mighty Penguins and the Johnstown Sitting Bulls. … See this video

Video: Scouting Report: Chicago (12/19/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Blackhawks come to Pittsburgh tomorrow night to battle it out. Michelle Crechiolo gives us the details. … View video here

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Stevens leaves position as scout for Penguins Source: Post Gazette
Kevin Stevens, one of the premier power forwards of the 1990s, recently left his position as a pro scout with the Penguins, citing a desire to spend more time with his family, a team spokesman confirmed today. … Excerpt from

Sens forward Spezza named NHL first star (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Jason Spezza of the Ottawa Senators was named the NHL’s first star of the week Monday after recording eight points in three games. … View post

Malkin Named NHL’s "Third Star" Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin was named the NHL’s Third Star of the week, the league announced on NHL.com. Malkin has a 5-game point streak after exploding for 5 goals and 3 assists in 3 games last week. … Go here to read the rest

Fantasy Hockey: Parise, Malkin rule; Corey Crawford overthrown (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Dobber checks in every Monday to force-feed you the latest fantasy hockey trends. … See more here

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 6, Bruins 4 – 12-19-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the sec … … Read more here

Video: Off-Day: Ben Lovejoy (12/19/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy talks to reporters following his return to full-practice on Monday. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (12/19/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Monday’s practice. … See video here

Penguins Report: 12/19/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Lovejoy on the ice for practice (11:08 AM). Pens that are practicing (11:17 AM). 11:17 AM: Practice is officially underway and Staal, Adams and Martin are not on the ice … Continue reading here

Pens Cap Numbers Show Effects of Injuries Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins’ roster has been decimated by injuries lately, with 10 players sidelined in Saturday night’s 8-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. But to put those injuries into another perspective, just follow the money. … Follow this link

What We Learned: The best general manager in the NHL (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 … Link

The Week Ahead: 12.19 Source: The Pensblog
Last week was kind of bizarre. Almost like winter's annual complacencyrolled in … The rest is here

Video: Fleury’s 200th (12/19/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Video showcasing Marc-Andre Fleury’s career up to last saturday’s 200th win against the Buffalo Sabres. … Video here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-19-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The NHL Penguins’ issues on defense are having a heavy impact on the AHL’s Penguins’ defense . -Cody Chupp, Paul Crowder and Denver Manderson each had a goal and an assist for the Wheeling Nailers in … Read more here

Kovacevic: Solving sports’ big headache Source: Tribune-Review
Concussions are the frightening new frontier for sports, especially for football and hockey and far beyond the high-profile travails of Sidney Crosby. … Read more

Flyers star Giroux returns to practice Source: Tribune-Review
For the first time since he suffered a concussion Dec. 10, center Claude Giroux practiced with the Philadelphia Flyers in Denver. … More

Injury situation puts Pens in weird cap space Source: Tribune-Review
NHL rules require teams to spend a minimum of $48.3 million on their roster, but the Penguins are not in danger of punishment because of their injury situation. … More here

Pens’ Malkin regains prolific scoring touch Source: Tribune-Review
Evgeni Malkin, 10 months removed from significant knee surgery and a couple of years removed from the best-player-in-the-world discussion, is the NHL’s hottest player. … Continue reading here

Stunned pic of the weekend: 12/18-12/19 Source: The Pensblog
From Jeff H. He got a stunned pic of Sabres fans after all eight Penguin goals, so we made a gif: Stunned type: Over the shoulder, body languagestunned. Good work by Jeff. … See more here

Penguins goaltenders Fleury, Johnson say physical play has intensified Source: Post Gazette
Penguins assistant Gilles Meloche was a long-time NHL goaltender and no slouch with 270 wins. Still, when he entered the team’s dressing room Saturday night to congratulate pupil Marc-Andre Fleury on reaching 200 wins with an 8-3 victory against Buffalo at just 27 years of age, Meloche cracked, “You beat me by 10 years.” … See more here

Quenneville earns 600th win Source: Post Gazette
Marian Hossa had a goal and an assist, and Chicago’s Joel Quenneville became the 10th coach to earn 600 NHL victories as the Blackhawks beat the Calgary Flames, 4-2, Sunday night at United Center in Chicago for their fifth consecutive win. Steve Montador, Niklas Hjalmarsson and Patrick Kane also scored for the Blackhawks, who got 22 saves from Ray Emery. … See the article here

5 Reasons Why Sidney Crosby Is Not One of the Greatest NHL Players of All-Time Source: Bleacher Report
Many in the NHL world seem to think that the NHL would fall apart without the face of the league Sidney Crosby . There is a preconceived notion that Sidney Crosby is heading for the NHL Hall of Fame after his playing days are over. Well, what if Sidney Crosby never comes back from his concussion symptoms, and he is done playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins and hockey all together? Does Crosby have the requirementsto be a sure Hall of Famer? I believe not, and here’s why.. … See the article here

On Malkin making his push for NHL points lead; Crosby contract negotiations in July & more buzz Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Malkin surging Evgeni Malkin (15G-21A-36PTS) is making his push for the NHL points lead and is playing the best hockey of his career since the 2008-2009 season. Malkin’s 5 point game Saturday night, that included his first hat trick of the season, moves him three points of tying Claude Giroux (16G-23A-39PTS) and Phil Kessel (19G-20A-39PTS) … Link

Jared Cowen’s play earning him best rookie talk (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
When the NHL considers its weekly three stars today, the Ottawa Senators figure to have three players on the list: defenceman Jared Cowen, who had two goals and three assists over the last week; Jason Spezza, who had three goals and five assists; and Erik Karlsson, who had four assists, including the rare feat of three in one period against Pittsburgh. … Read more

Video: DSG Plays of the Week (12/19/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Take a look at the Top 5 Plays from last week. … Click here to view video

Video: Mike Lange’s Journal (12/19/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Lange talks about his career and any conflicts he has had with any players over the years. … View video here

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PensHead Daily Links 10-13-2011

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

DiPietro out again after taking shot in mask (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By IRA PODELL AP Sports Writer … More

Puck Previews: Capitals vs. Penguins; Emery goes for Chicago (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 … Follow this link

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NHL Notebook: Crosby cleared for full contact drills (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has been medically cleared for contact, and he participated in the team’s Thursday morning skate without any limitation. There is no timetable for his return to game action, but the clearance was a major step forward. … See the article here

Capitals @ Penguins Pre-Game Buzz, Stats Watch & More Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Washington Capitals (2-0-0) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (3-0-1) Pre-Game Buzz: One Hour to Game Time The Penguins and Washington Capitals meet in the first of four highly-anticipated meetings this season. Even with no Sidney Crosby, Brooks Orpik, Marc Andre Fleury and possibly no Evgeni Malkin, there is still a lot of buzz surrounding this game. For … More

Crosby’s return to game action slowly inching closer Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Sidney Crosby received clearance for contact on Wednesday by Dr. … Read the rest here

NHL realignment: There’s no simple solution (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
You can’t please everyone when you start moving teams around and tinkering with the NHL schedule. … See the article here

Penguins sign Kunitz to 2-year extension (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed forward Chris Kunitz to a two-year contract extension worth $7.45 million on Thursday. Kunitz’s new contract begins in 2012-13, and it will pay him an average of $3.725 million annually. … Read the rest here

Capitals at Penguins – 10-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -We can’t say it any better: -Its a slightly rainy, humid day in Pittsburgh: … Read more here

Penguins sign F Chris Kunitz to 2-year extension (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins and forward Chris Kunitz have agreed on a two-year extension that will keep him with the club through the 2013-14 season. The deal, announced Thursday, will pay the 32-year-old Kunitz $3.725 million a season. Kunitz is coming off an impressive 2010-11 season in which he recorded 23 goals and 25 assists in 66 games. … Visit link

Kunitz, Penguins A Perfect Fit Source: penguins.nhl.com
When Chris Kunitz arrived in Pittsburgh in February 2009, he fit right in. The compact forward scored 18 points in 20 regular-season games that year before playing an integral role in the Penguins’ 2009 Stanley Cup championship run wi… … Continue reading here

Gameday 5 – Washington Capitals Source: The Pensblog
Consol Cityyy [ pic via tangerbabii58 on flickr ] Washington Capitals (2-0-0) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (3-0-1) 7:00 pm/et TV: NHL Network for people outside Pittsburgh, ROOT sports for those in, CSN-DC Unlimited news today … Read the rest here

Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: 6 Things To Watch for the Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
Tuesday night’s home opener saw the Pittsburgh Penguins remaining undefeated in regulation time. The 4-2 victory may not be remembered at season’s end, but two points will always be important. This is especially true when the team could have easily fallen victim to a “trap game.” With the Washington Capitals next on the schedule, a less-focused group could have hit the fast-forward button on their frame of mind … More

Kunitz receives 2 year extension Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward Chris Kunitz to a two-year contract extension, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. The deal begins with 2012-13 season and runs through the 2013-14 campaign, and has an average annual value of $3.725 million. Kunitz, 32, has played in all four games … See the rest here

Video: Game-Day: Dan Bylsma (10/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals. … View video

Malkin a maybe for tonight’s Penguins-Capitals game Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin said today that the soreness that has kept him out of the past two games is related to the incision on his right knee where he had surgery in February. … Continued here

Pittsburgh Penguins Extend Chris Kunitz: Why It’s a Great Move for Pens Source: Bleacher Report
On Thursday morning, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that forward Chris Kunitz was given a two-year contract extension. The move ensures that Kunitz will remain in Pittsburgh through the 2013-14 season, and the extension will pay him $3.725 million per year … The rest is here

Sidney Crosby Cleared for Full Contact, but Penguins Fans Still Face Wait Source: Bleacher Report
After Sidney Crosby was spotted donning a black helmet at Thursday’s morning skate—the same color as the rest of his teammates—the assumption was safe. Sid had been cleared for contact. … Excerpt from

Sidney Crosby cleared for contact, and there was much rejoicing (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Savior traversed the frozen passage, his devotees transfixed upon him with a sanguine gaze. The crown placed upon hath changed; what once was white becometh onyx … Read more

Crosby Takes Next Step: Full Contact Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby announced Thursday that he is “cleared for full contact,” the next step in his road to recovery from a concussion he suffered in early January. “I’m cleared for full contact. It’… … Read more here

Crosby skates, Johnson in, Fleury sick, Malkin game-time decision – 101-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
Lots and lots and lots of news today. First things first, Sidney Crosby (right, with assistant coach Tony Granato) was cleared for full contact in practice today . … Read more here

Sidney Crosby Cleared for Contact: What This Means for the Pittsburgh Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby wore a black helmet like everyone else at practice today, as he was cleared for contact, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review . … Follow this link

Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby Shockingly Cleared for Contact, Return Is Soon Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins took the ice this morning for their pre-game skate, before tonight’s contest against the Washington Capitals at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh. Nothing new there, as the team usually takes the ice to get warmed up, work on some things on offense and defense and go over their game plan for tonight, against their rivals, the Washington Capitals … Follow this link

Pittsburgh Penguins: Love Him or Hate Him; Matt Cooke Can Flat out Play Source: Bleacher Report
Rarely does anybody talk about the positives of a player like Matt Cooke. Since he joined the Pittsburgh Penguins for the 2008-2009 season, Cooke has been suspended multiple times for speculative play. Because of this, his value as a fine two-way hockey player goes overlooked. While I certainly do not advocate for his behavior, Matt Cooke serves a vital role as a member of the Penguins. So far this season, Cooke has scored three goals in his first four games and has been one of, if not the biggest reason, why the Sidney Crosby -less Penguins are off to a hot start. Cooke is a solid situational player, plays on the second or third line, and is a consistent penalty killer. If Cooke were ever available there would be quite a few teams in line to take a flier on him. Brendan Shanahan has been appointed the new sheriff in town for the NHL . He should be applauded for how he has handled headshots and dirty play thus far. Unfortunately for Cooke, this perhaps puts him more under the microscope than he was before (if that’s possible). As a repeat offender, he has little wiggle room with the NHL’s big brass, and if and when he does have another incident, there is no telling as to the length of his penalty. Depending on the severity of the infraction, his removal from the NHL is not out of the realm of possibility … Read this article

Video: Game-Day: Evgeni Malkin (10/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin speaks with the media following today’s game-day skate. … Watch here

Video: Game-Day: Chris Kunitz Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz speaks to the media following today’s game-day skate about his contract extension. … View video here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (10/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals. … View video here

Sidney Crosby cleared for body contact (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has taken another step forward in his recovery from a concussion. … See the rest here

Penguins’ Crosby cleared for contact Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center and captain Sidney Crosby has been cleared to have contact in practice, the next step in his comeback from a concussion. … Read the rest here

Penguins sign Kunitz to two-year deal (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Chris Kunitz to a US$7.425-million, two-year contract extension on Thursday. … Visit link

Crosby cleared for contact, Kunitz signs extension Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Sidney Crosby wore a black helmet during a morning practice today, a signal that he has received contact clearance from his concussion team. … Follow this link

It Appears Crosby Has Been Cleared For Contact Source: The Pensblog
It looks like Crosby has been cleared for contact. … Read more

Penguins sign Kunitz to extension Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins announced this morning that they have signed left winger Chris Kunitz to a two-year contract extension. … See the rest here

Chris Kunitz re-ups for two years Source: The Pensblog
The Pens have re-signed Chris Kunitz for 2 years at $3.725 per. [ PENS ] Get Sid back, then we'll talk. … Continued here

Penguins Re-Sign Forward Chris Kunitz Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward Chris Kunitz to a two-year contract extension, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. The deal begins with 2012-13 season and runs through the 2013-14 cam… … Follow this link

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Washington Source: penguins.nhl.com
Crosby cleared for full contact (11:25 AM). Crosby wearing a black helmet (10:34 AM). Pens lines at morning skate (10:36 AM) … Follow this link

Penguins re-sign Kunitz – 10-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have signed left winger Chris Kunitz to a two-year contract extension worth a total of $7.45 million . He will have a salary cap hit of $3.725 over the course of the deal. … More here

About the Capitals – 10-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Capitals. When and where: 7 p.m. … Read the rest here

NEW RINKO GAME: Saturday Night Live Source: The Pensblog
We are pumped to unveilour latest game. It is called RINKO Saturday Night Live. It is a live scoring game, and the rules are as follows: Pick six forwards from the teams playing on Saturday Night, sit back, and watch our live scoring track it all. … More here

Video: Breaking News: Chris Kunitz (10/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sam Kasan gives you breaking news on Chris Kunitz’s contract extension. … Video here

Video: Game-Day: Sidney Crosby (10/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby speaks with the media following today’s game-day skate about being medically cleared for contact. … See video here

Former Collegiate Athlete Battles a Rare Cancer and Wins Source: penguins.nhl.com
In 2007, Adam Frederick, a former all-state high school quarterback and college football player at Kent State University, thought the pain and numbness in his lower back was due to a sports injury. After a few weeks of physical therapy, his sympto… … More

Canucks fall flat against Flyers in 5-4 loss (The Vancouver Sun) Source: Yahoo Sports
Don’t ask the Canucks about last season. They don’t like talking about yesterday, let alone last year or anytime before that. … Excerpt from

LINK CITY: Isles third jersey, Flyers GIF, Civic Arena… Source: The Pensblog
Tonight's the night. Nothing like a game against the Capitals. Speaking of which, Dave Molinari mentioned in an article today that the Caps have won 7 consecutive regular-season games in Pittsburgh, spanning three venues. … Go here to read the rest

Ovechkin a big reason for Capitals’ Pittsburgh winning streak Source: Post Gazette
Might be time for the Penguins to consider PNC Park. Or the Petersen Events Center … Follow this link

Starkey: Hockey mourns ‘lost team’ Source: Tribune-Review
There’s nothing to say, really. Words lose all meaning when a plane crash wipes out an entire hockey team … Follow this link

Pens’ Letang is staying fresh in brutal stretch Source: Tribune-Review
The regular season is only a week old and defenseman Kris Letang is just 24, but keeping him fresh is a priority for coach Dan Bylsma. … Visit link

Empty Netter Assists – 10-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Flyers fans managed to boo Sidney Crosby (above) last night. During an anti-cancer PSA . … Follow this link

Penguins penalty killers close to perfect after 4 games Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins had the best penalty killing in the NHL last season. This year, it’s even better … See more here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Is Time Running out for Eric Tangradi? Source: Bleacher Report
Eric Tangradi is arguably considered one of the top prospects in the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. He came to the Penguins from the Anaheim Ducks in a 2009 trade that also gave the Pens Chris Kunitz and sent defenseman Ryan Whitney to Anaheim. Tangradi was in his final junior season when the trade was made, but his season was cut short due to a hand injury … More here

Flyers fans boo rivals; alas, it’s during an anti-cancer commercial (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There’s no need to recall the litany of criticisms aimed at Philadelphia sports fan; cheering injured players and snowballs at Santa have long passed the point of clich. The fact is that Philly fans will never get a break because Continue reading … Read more here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Dupuis, Vitale, Cooke Get Some as Emerging Third Line Source: Bleacher Report
Joe Vitale wasn’t supposed to crack this lineup. In training camp, he established himself as a penalty kill specialist, dominated the faceoff circle and showed that he had the speed and work ethic to fit snugly into Dan Bylsma’s very specific team DNA. Pascal Dupuis wasn’t supposed to earn two contract extensions following his acquisition as part of the Marian Hossa trade. … Continue reading here

Penguins vs. Capitals Scouting Report Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 3-0-1-7 Home: 1-0-0-2 Road: 2-0-1-5 WHEN: Oct. 13, 2011 – 7:00 pm… … See more here

Fan Guide vs. Washington Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins square off against the Washington Capitals on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at CONSOL Energy Center. Here are some tips for fans who plan to attend the game: Doors will open at 6:00 pm for the 7:00 pm start … … See more here

JOBBER OF THE WEEK: Carrot Source: The Pensblog
A special Wednesday night edition. Our dear old friend Carrot made some headlines in Pittsburgh recently. Join us. … Excerpt from

Veteran Hordichuk leads Oilers fourth line (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Nearly 11 years have passed since Darcy Hordichuk played his first NHL game, but even he, a veteran of 496 NHL games, remembers the moment. So when the Edmonton Oilers winger steps out onto the ice Thursday with his tenderfoot linemates, he knows what theyll be experiencing. … More

Video: Penguins Insider: Lovejoy Reads (10/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy visits West View Elementary to read to kids as part of Trib Total Medias Newspapers in Education program. … Video here

Video: Scouting Report: Washington (10/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo looks into the Washington’s powerful lineup for tomorrow night’s game. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 07-07-2011

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

Sidney Crosby donation boosts kids’ hospital (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
HALIFAX – A donation from Sidney Crosby has helped Nova Scotia’s largest children’s hospital expand and renovate a lounge used by teen patients. … More here

Hockey in “July” begins on Friday Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The ice is back at CONSOL Energy Center — for what the Pittsburgh Penguins are calling Hockey in July. Hockey in July is a full week of youth-oriented activities including games and instructional clinics created by the Penguins to coincide with the teams annual prospects camp. The youth hockey events begin Friday, July … See more here

"Hockey In July" Begins With Youth Tournament Friday and Saturday at CONSOL Energy Center Source: penguins.nhl.com
The ice is back at CONSOL Energy Center — for what the Pittsburgh Penguins are calling “Hockey in July.” “Hockey in July” is a full week of youth-oriented activities – including games and instructional clini… … View post

Good or Bad? Pens looking to become more of a finesse team Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins becoming more of a finesse team? It has been a quiet off-season for the Penguins since the Jaromir Jagr saga ended on July 1 and it will remain that way. The team has around $2.9 million in cap space but the Penguins are comfortable with their roster. … Visit link

Five Goals, Five Ways Source: penguins.nhl.com
Throughout the summer, www.PittsburghPenguins.com will periodically present a PNC Wealth Management “Legendary Moment” from the PNC Legends Level Suites at CONSOL Energy Center. Each display features an incredible moment from Penguins… … Read more here

IDEA to Induct Pens’ Rod Murray Into the Hall of Fame Source: penguins.nhl.com
Las Cruces, New Mexico – The Information and Entertainment Association (IDEA) will induct Rod Murray of the Pittsburgh Penguins into the IDEA Hall of Fame. A formal induction ceremony will take place at the 2011 IDEA Conference to be h… … Read this article

KHL and NHL have signed The Memorandum of Understanding Agreement Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Today KHL and NHL signed the Memorandum of Understanding the agreement, which confirms mutual respect of the two leagues for professional contracts of their players, obliges both parties to regularly perform a number of procedures aimed to avoid conflict situations during transfers of players from one league to another. The Memorandum was signed by … Read the rest here

NFL: Bucs, Eagles & Texans to chase Ike Taylor Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Taylor at the top of Tampa Bay’s wishlist? When free agency gets underway, Ike Taylor remains one of the wildcards at the cornerback position. There is said to be mixed opinions on where his value is around the league but three teams expected to pursue him heavily are the Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans and Tampa … Read this article

$2.9M contract awarded for demolition of Civic Arena Source: Tribune-Review
The contract, which went to Noralco Corp. of Penn Hills, went forward despite a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday against the SEA and other city and federal agencies by Preservation Pittsburgh seeking to stop the demolition. … Read more here

Conner signs with Red Wings – 07-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
It’s not quite Marian Hossa, but another former Penguin has gone to Detroit. Forward Chris Conner has signed a one-year contract with the Red Wings. … See the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Is Evgeni Malkin Better off at Center or Wing? Source: Bleacher Report
A few days back I published an article where I discussed the reasons that I think Evgeni Malkin, not Sidney Crosby , will be the key to the Pittsburgh Penguins 2011-12 season. This was not meant as a slight to Crosby … Read more

Video: PNC Legendary Moment: Lemieux 5 Goals 5 Ways Source: penguins.nhl.com
A look back at Mario Lemieux’s 5 Goals he scored in one game, 5 different ways. … To see video click here

Can they close the deal? NFL and Players said to be closing in on new CBA deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The NFL and Players are said to be putting on the finishing touches this week on a new CBA agreement. Can they close the deal … Continue reading here

Red Wings sign Chris Conner to a one year deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
27 year old winger Chris Conner has signed a one year deal with the Detroit Red Wings. Conner established himself as a regular with the Penguins this past season but was seeking a one-way contract from Pittsburgh, something the Penguins had no interest in. … Read more here

Crosby Foundation Supports Teen Lounge Source: penguins.nhl.com
Thanks to Sidney Crosby and his foundation, there is a newly redeveloped teen lounge for patients at the IWK Health Center in Halifax, Nova Scotia, near his hometown of Cole Harbour. The Pittsburgh Penguins’ star spent some time the… … Link

‘Perfect storm’ sparks NHL summer spending spree (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
On June 1, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman held his state-of-the-league news conference at the Stanley Cup Final. … Read more

Will Lamoriello continue Habs fetish with Michel Therrien? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
On Wednesday, the buzz was that former Montreal Canadiens coach Guy Carbonneau might become the next coach of the New Jersey Devils, who remain the only NHL team without one for next season. He stepped down as coach of the Continue reading … Link

91 Days….. Source: The Pensblog
Via @realjasonstru … See the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 07-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Evgeni Malkin (above) cares not for your Virginia Slims ladies . -Today’s “The-Civic-Arena-Situation-is-Still-a-Mess” story involves a lawsuit ! … The rest is here

Post-Game: Morton’s inability to “mix things up” catches up to him in 8-2 loss Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Houston 8 – Pittsburgh 2 W: Bud Norris (5-6) L: Charlie Morton (7-5) Post-Game Wrapup Morton relies heavily on one pitch in loss Charlie Morton (8H – 5R – 6SO – 1BB) limited the Houston Astros to three hits and no runs through the first five innings but his inability to “mix things up” caught … See the article here

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PensHead Daily Links 06-28-2011

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

A Perfect Fit Source: penguins.nhl.com
When Pascal Dupuis came to Pittsburgh from Atlanta along with Marian Hossa at the trade deadline in 2008, he probably didn’t imagine he’d still be a Penguin over five years from that point. Dupuis with the Stanley Cup in 2009 … Continued here

JAGR WATCH: Tell The World Source: The Pensblog
Child prodigy HoboJoe comes through. … Follow this link

Penguins re-sign Dupuis for two more seasons (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pascal Dupuis isn't going anywhere anytime soon. The Pittsburgh Penguins saw to that on Tuesday, re-signing the 6-1, 205-pound forward to a new two-year contract, reportedly worth $1.5 million per season. … Read more here

Agent: Penguins expected to make offer in “next” few hours Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Agent says all offers need to be in. Agent Petr Svoboda and Pens GM Ray Shero spoke this morning and held more discussions this afternoon, as the Jagr situation is heating up and coming close to reaching a resolution As of 4:00 p.m., the Penguins have not made an offer but the Penguins will be … Read the rest here

Jagr’s agent: Still no offer from Penguins Source: Post Gazette
Petr Svoboda, the agent who represents Jaromir Jagr, said late this afternoon that his client still has not received a contract offer from the Penguins. … More here

Penguins re-sign forward Dupuis to two-year deal (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins re-signed forward Pascal Dupuis to a two-year contract on Tuesday, with an average annual value of $1.5 million. Dupuis, 32, had 17 goals and 37 points to go along with a plus-16 rating last season. Dupuis was also a mainstay on the league's top penalty killing unit, and scored four short-handed goals along the way … Continued here

Latest on JagrWatch, key to Dupuis deal, and how Caps might impact Kennedy. Source: Chipped Ice
Update time, dear readers; but first = A sincere thanks for all those following along on Twitter. The new name is @RobRossi_Trib though it appears nobody has had much trouble figuring out the switch from @Rossi_on_Pens. Anyway, if following, you know Im using it more this offseason than in previous ones; so please keep checking, … Visit link

Penguins Re-Sign Forward Pascal Dupuis Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward Pascal Dupuis to a two-year contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. The deal begins with 2011-12 season and runs through the 2012-13 campaign, an… … Visit link

Kennedy’s agent says focus is on reaching deal with Pens Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
By TIOPS Staff Veteran agent Steven Bartlett hit the airways this afternoon, appearing on 937 The Fan in the 2:00 p.m. hour. Radio host Joe Starkey first posed the question to Barlett about why Kennedy would not take the rare opportunity of hitting the open market at age 24: “Ultimately he may, ” Bartlett told … Continue reading here

Kennedy among top goal-scorers available – 06-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins made a curious move yesterday when they opted not to make a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Tyler Kennedy (above). … See more here

Jagr agent to speak with Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins will speak with Jaromir Jagr’s agent about a contract this afternoon. Petr Svoboda, Jagr’s agent, confirmed that he is set to have a meeting with Penguins general manager Ray Shero today. … See the rest here

Pens re-sign Dupuis for two years Source: Tribune-Review
Pascal Dupuis has agreed to a two-year contract to remain with the Penguins, sources told the Tribune-Review. The deal, which will be announced this afternoon, is worth $3 million total … View post

Video: 2011 NHL Draft Recap (6/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
A recap of the Pittsburgh Natives getting drafted as well as the 23rd and 54th picks for the Pittsburgh Penguins. … Click here to view video

Penguins sign Dupuis to two-year extension (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins have locked up forward Pascal Dupuis for another two seasons. … Follow this link

Penguins’ Pascal Dupuis back for 2 years of goofing on Malkin (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pascal Dupuis is a good player and all, scoring 37 points in 81 game last season after tallying 38 in 81 games of the previous campaign. But the Pittsburgh Penguins simply had to re-sign him after his star-making performance in … Continue reading → … More here

Penguins sign Dupuis to 2-year contract Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have signed free-agent winger Pascal Dupuis to a two-year contract … Read more

Penguins resign Pascal Dupuis to a 2 year deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed winger Pascal Dupuis to a 2 year deal worth $3 million. Dupuis will carry a cap hit of $1.5 million per season. The 32 year old had 17 goals and 20 assists last season in 81 games … Read more

Dupuis Re-Signs Source: The Pensblog
According to the Trib , Pascal Dupuis has signed a two-year contract with the Penguins. He'll have a $1.5 million cap hit in each of those years. He made $1.4 million last year … Excerpt from

Penguins re-sign Dupuis – 06-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have re-signed forward Pascal Dupuis to a two-year contract worth a total of $3 million . He will have a salary cap hit of $1.5 million … Follow this link

Shero, Svoboda speak again this morning Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Jaromir Jagr situation is heating up, according to agent Petr Svoboda. … More here

Empty Netter Assists – 06-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Penguins did not extend a qualifying offer to restricted free agent forward Tyler Kennedy (above). He is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent Friday. … The rest is here

Bylsma gives positive injury updates Source: Tribune-Review
Dan Bylsma provided good news Monday regarding his team’s biggest stars. … Follow this link

Pens plan to keep Kennedy, land Jagr Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins cut Tyler Kennedy loose Monday, but general manager Ray Shero said he wants to re-sign him before NHL free agency begins Friday. … Excerpt from

Kennedy does not get offer from Penguins Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins told Tyler Kennedy he was free to leave Monday. But not before letting him know how much they’d like him to stay … Continued here

Bylsma is busy revising strategy for power play Source: Post Gazette
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma is part of the planning sessions as they relate to free agency. He’s touching base with returning players. … Read this article

NHL Notebook: Canucks’ Bieksa gets new contract Source: Post Gazette
The Vancouver Canucks reportedly signed defenseman Kevin Bieksa to a five-year, $23 million contract extension Monday, four days before he could have hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent. Bieksa, who turned 30 June 16, had six goals, 16 assists and was tied for second in the NHL with a plus-32 rating in 66 regular-season games last season. … More

JAGR WATCH: Day 9, Jagrwatch reaches DEFCON 1 Source: The Pensblog
A quiet monday night was awaken by several tweets by Rob Rossi on the subject of Ol' double J. Rossi did go on to say this is only the plan … Read the rest here

Latest on Jagr, Kennedy, Rupp, Dupuis; Suitors for Asham, Talbot Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Latest Pens Free Agency Buzz going into July 1 Talks still on-going with Rupp, Dupuis – Re-vised offers to both Mike Rupp and Pascal Dupuis remain on the table and as of late Monday night, neither player has rejected the offers or broken off talks. Discussions are on-going between GM Ray Shero and agent Allan … More

McGuire leaves TSN for full-time gig with Versus and NBC (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
Canadian hockey fans will be seeing a lot less of Pierre McGuire in the future. … Read more here

Pittsburgh Penguins: A Month-by-Month Breakdown of the 2011-2012 Schedule Source: Bleacher Report
Last week, the NHL released the 2011-2012 schedule for all 30 teams in the league. Every team has big games that they have highlighted on their calendars, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are no different. The Penguins are especially looking forward to this season to put Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin back in their lineups and make a deep run in the playoffs. … Excerpt from

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PensHead Daily Links 04-20-2011

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

Pens-Bolts Game 4: In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
6:40 PM: I’m posted up in the front row in front of the big screen, and there is a plethora of people piled in behind me (my intern Tony Jovenitti would love the alliteration I just used there). Mikey and Big Bob of 96.1 KISS FM are hosting… … See more here

Will Steven Stamkos finally break out in Game 4 for Bolts? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
After his first Stanley Cup Playoff game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in which he registered one shot and was knocked into next week by Brooks Orpik, Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning vowed he'd have a “stronger” performance in … Continue reading → … Visit link

Penguins at Lightning – Game 4 – 04-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME lv2Z7FQfXKE -Hey, guess where we are: -No, not quite: ( Kudos to EN reader Dean Gething for the on-site picture .) … See more here

Playoff Gameday – Round One, Game Four – Lightning Source: The Pensblog
St. Pete Times Forum – 7:00PM TV: ROOT Sports, CBC, RDS Penguins Lead Series 2-1. Team Notes: The Penguins aren't saying if Comrie or Tangradi will play in place of Kunitz . … Read more here

Talbot’s goal production per game in playoffs compared to regular season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Widely regarded as a clutch playoff performer, Max Talbot’s 30 career postseason points (14G-16A) rank 13th in team history, one point behind Joe Mullen for 12th. … View post

The ear candy of Red Wings, Penguins NHL protest songs (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Outside of a mutual loathing of Marian Hossa, there isn't much Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins fans can agree on. Unless, of course, you're talking about simmering resentment against the NHL for its oppression and/or mismanagement. … See the article here

Game 4 Penguins @ Lightning Pre Game Tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pre-Game Tidbits – The Penguins look to take a 3-1 advantage in their opening-round series against Tampa Bay. Start time is 7:00 p.m … Continued here

Penguins Honored with Good Luck Message from 313th Air Expeditionary Wing Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins organization always strives to honor the men and women who make up our nation’s armed forces and we are happy to do so when the opportunity arises. However, today, the U.S. … Follow this link

Puck Headlines: Knuble out for Caps; Preds respond to dive claim (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. … Continued here

2011 NHL Playoffs: 3 Solutions to Fix the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Power Play Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 0-15 on the power play so far in the 2011 NHL Playoffs. This stat is simply a carry over from a dismal 25th-ranked regular season power play for the Penguins. Even when the Penguins had Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, the power play was struggling … Go here to read the rest

Video: 313th Air Expeditionary Wing Good Luck Video Source: penguins.nhl.com
Members of the 171st Air Refueling Wing from Pittsburgh serving with the 313th Air Expeditionary Wing in W. … Click here to view video

AHL Playoff Gameday – Round One, Game Four – Admirals Source: The Pensblog
Norfolk Scope – 7:15 PM NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain Admirals lead series 2-1. Team Notes: Chris Collins was injured in game 3, but is considered probable to dress tonight. … Continued here

Fleury 5-1 with a 2.34 GAA in his previous six Game 4′s Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
In Monday’s win, goaltender Marc Andre Fleury improved to 12-4 when following a loss and Fleury has been on the winning end of several Game 4′s in the past couple post-seasons. All-time Fleury is 6-5 with a 2.20 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage in Game 4′s. However, over his previous six Game 4s, … Go here to read the rest

Bylsma: Tonight’s Penguin lineup a ‘game-time decision’ Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma played coy today regarding his lineup a few hours before Game 4 of a first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning at St. … Read the rest here

Listen To Puck Daddy Radio for Phil Bourque, Stanley Cup drama (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It's a Wednesday edition of Puck Daddy Radio, and we're chatting about the following and much more: Special Guest Star: Phil Bourque, radio analyst for the Pittsburgh Penguins, on suspensions, the Pens and Tampa Bay Lightning and playoff hockey. … Continue reading → … Go here to read the rest

Pending UFA’s in final year of their contracts stepping up for Penguins Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Latest Penguins Buzz Who have arguably been the Penguins top performers at the forward position over the last handful of regular season games and into the playoffs? It’s been a group of pending unrestricted free agents for the Penguins, most notably role players Max Talbot, Arron Asham, Craig Adams and Mike Rupp … Read more

Video: Game-Day: Eric Tangradi (4/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi before tonight’s game against the Lightning and who may see himself in the lineup for the game. … Watch here

Video: Game-Day: Mike Rupp (4/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Rupp before tonight’s matchup against the Lightning. … Watch video here

Video: Game-Day: Dan Bylsma (4/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma before tonight’s matchup against the Lightning. … See video here

Video: Penguins Insider with Steve Mears (4/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears brings you the latest on the Penguins’ first round match up with the Tampa Bay Lightning before Game 4 in Tampa. … See video here

Video: Game-Day: Mark Letestu (4/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mark Letestu before tonight’s game against the Lightning. … See video here

Game 4 Morning Skate Buzz: Optional skate for Penguins Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Game 4 Morning Skate Update Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma has opted for his team to go through an optional skate for the second straight game. It’s a route Bylsma has gone of late, including the last handful of regular season games. … Link

Penguins Report: Game Day at Tampa Bay (Game 4) Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:48 AM: The Pens are holding an optional morning skate at St. Pete today. Those opting to rest for the morning are forwards Alex Kovalev, James Neal, Arron Asham, Pascal Dupuis and Jordan Staal and defensemen Zbynek Michalek, Kris Letang an… … Continued here

Morning Tidbits: Struggles on the PK in the playoffs, date back to last post-season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Some Pre-Morning Skate Tidbits *Penguins take the ice this morning at 11:30 a.m. … Read more here

Penguins Taking Part in "Face-off Against Autism" Source: penguins.nhl.com
The NHL and NHLPA has teamed up with Autism Speaks on “Face-off Against Autism,” a unique online fundraising campaign that involves all 16 teams that qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs. Penguins fans will be able support the team t… … Visit link

Missing Cooke – 04-19-11 Source: Empty Netters
The special teams unit which has gotten the most attention – or grief more accurately – for the Penguins as of late has been the power play. … See the article here

By the Numbers: Game 4 vs. Tampa Bay Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins gained a 2-1 series lead by earning a pivotal Game 3 win over Tampa Bay at St. … Read more

Kennedy has 4 game winning goals among his 6 career playoff tallies Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens winger Tyler Kennedy only has 6 career playoff goals but when he scores in the post-season, it’s often a big goal. Kennedy’s game winning goal in Game 3 gives him four game winning goals among his six career playoff goals … Read more here

Sports Business: NBC Must Redefine Versus To Make the TV Deal Work Source: Bleacher Report
The deal is in the books. 10 years and a reported $2 billion over that span will keep the NHL television rights firmly within the NBC family. By all objective measure, the NHL contract was paramount to keeping the Versus network alive. … Read this article

MORE LINK CITY: Tampa’s PP, Neal Guarantee, Pack mentalities Source: The Pensblog
Tampa's PP% against the Pens in the playoffs: 4 for 11, 36%. Their PP% against the Pens in the regular season: 8 for 21, 38% … Read more

Report: Former Penguins defenseman Zubov retires – 04-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
(Note: This an updated version of something we wrote just over two years ago .) According to Russian newspaper Sports Express , Former Penguins defenseman Sergei Zubov has decided to bring his playing career to … … Read this article

NHL concussion test: How many fingers do you see? (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By JIM LITKE AP Sports Columnist … Read this article

Blackhawks show signs of life Source: Tribune-Review
Dave Bolland returned to the Chicago lineup after missing 17 games with a concussion and had a goal and three assists Tuesday night, as the defending Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks avoided being swept by routing the Vancouver Canucks, 7-2. … See the article here

Coyotes try to avoid sweep Source: Tribune-Review
The Phoenix Coyotes are back on their heels, the inability to get much of a speed bump in front of the Red Wing Express putting them a game from elimination. … See the rest here

NHL reaches new TV deal Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL is staying on NBC and Versus for the next 10 years with a deal commissioner Gary Bettman calls the most significant in league history. … See the article here

Game 3 scores big locally Source: Tribune-Review
Root Sports’ broadcast of Game 3 of a first-round Stanley Cup playoff series between the Penguins and Tampa Bay Lighting drew a 16.5 rating, according to Nielsen Media Research. … Read more here

Suspensions prompt lineup changes for Penguins, Lightning Source: Tribune-Review
One-game suspensions handed down Tuesday by NHL hockey operations to wingers Chris Kunitz and Steve Downie will, if nothing else, change the look of this first-round Stanley Cup playoff series between the Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning. … Continued here

Lightning expose flaw in Pens’ penalty kill Source: Tribune-Review
Tampa Bay right wing Martin St. Louis, generously listed at 5-foot-9, seems to have figured out the NHL’s top penalty-killing unit. … See the rest here

Spate of illegal hits tarnishes NHL playoffs Source: Tribune-Review
The playoffs, a week old as of today, have already produced enough ugly incidents to generate nightmarish story lines for the NHL. … Read more

Penguins’ top-ranked penalty kill looks ordinary Source: Post Gazette
TAMPA, Fla. — Tony Granato can find flaws when he studies tape of the Penguins’ penalty-killers. Quite a few of them, actually. … See the rest here

Penguins Notebook: Adams, Asham, Rupp taking a leading role Source: Post Gazette
TAMPA, Fla. — Arron Asham probably didn’t expect to be the Penguins’ leading scorer at any point in the Stanley Cup playoffs … More here

Blackhawks’ Dave Bolland returns just in time (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Blackhawks’ two-way star sparked the defending champs to a much-needed win after a month on the sidelines nursing a concussion. … Go here to read the rest

LINK CITY: Game 5 early start, New NHL TV contract, Who fills Kunitz’s spot, Links & GIF Source: The Pensblog
Links that are very confused as to why a playoff game is being played at Noon on Saturday It was announced yesterday that Game 5 will be at noon on Saturday. [ pens ] For a playoff game to begin at noon is just ridiculous … Continue reading here

Penguins’ Kunitz, Lightning’s Downie each suspended for one game Source: Post Gazette
TAMPA, Fla. — Although there was some grousing Tuesday about the lack of consistency in NHL sanctions, acceptance ruled for the most part when members of the Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning spoke of plays Monday night that resulted in discipline. … The rest is here

Collier: Illogical signs lead the pack Source: Post Gazette
TAMPA, Fla. — Perhaps at some highly illuminating point in Game 4, the Penguins and/or the Lightning will produce some legitimate, logical, hockey-based physical evidence that finally explains what’s going on around here. … More here

Empty Netter Assists – 04-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
Playoff Stuff Penguins – Lightning -” You don’t ever want to put your team in a bad situation by going short a man, but I usually pride myself on playing hard, and playing within the rules. That was definitely something I got away from there .” – Chris Kunitz (above) on his elbow in Game 3 on against Lightning … … More here

RECAP: Lerg, Big Game Player. WB/S PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins dropped their first two home games to the Admirals, in a major disappointment as the number one seed going into the post-season. Tonight, they picked up their first playoff win of the series and overall since May 2009. Ryan Craig's forecheck led to a bounce right to Keven Veilleux's stick, where he decided to go BeastMode and pick one over Tokarski's glove, bar down. … See the rest here

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PensHead Daily Links 03-29-2011

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

FIRST PERIOD: Flyers/Pens, Things heated already Source: The Pensblog
From Matt S. in the crowd: Warm up exchange between hartnell and hulk was priceless … See the article here

Crosby update, and some NHL rankings. Source: Chipped Ice
About 90 minutes before the Penguins and Flyers meets for the final time this regular season, with no less than perhaps the inside track on the East’s No. 1 seed at stake tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Read more

Classy Bears fans celebrate WB/S clinching Source: The Pensblog
Is there a party blower on his finger? Also, nice Bruins hat at a Hershey game, homo … See the article here

Flyers at Penguins – 03-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME -We’ll skip the normal video with “Human” by The Killers and go ahead with the CBC playoff intro from 2009 given the magnitude of tonight’s game: lv2Z7FQfXKE -Greetings from a brilliant, brisk spring day in Pittsburgh. … Follow this link

Adversity Has Made Pens Stronger In Stretch Run Source: penguins.nhl.com
PITTSBURGH — A year ago, the Pittsburgh Penguins had a healthy Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. They also had an NHL championship to defend, and the realistic expectation they would play in the Stanley Cup Final for the third consecutive season. … Read the rest here

Acrobatic Bylsma Has Kept Penguins Thriving Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Just how has Dan Bylsma steered the Pittsburgh Penguins through a Class 5 rapid of a season without flipping the raft? Cartwheels. “I think the biggest thing is how positive he is and energetic,&… … Read more here

As playoffs inch closer, Bylsma looking for Letestu-Kovalev to hit their stride together Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
DePaoli’s Latest Pens Buzz Dan Bylsma not only believes that the return of Mark Letestu will be a boost for the Penguins in the face-off circle but Bylsma also see’s Letestu as the best fit for Alex Kovalev. … See more here

Gameday 77 – Flyers Source: The Pensblog
7:00 pm CONSOL Energy Center TV: FSN No one needs to tell you why tonight's game is important. Sure it's going to be an incredibly tough fight to get to first place, but that's not all that matters tonight. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Penguins vs Flyers (3/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins vs Flyers feature shown in game on March 29, 2011 … To see video click here

Puck Headlines: Flyers ready for Penguins; Doug Weight done (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. In one of the coolest blog-centric developments of the season, Pucking … Continue reading → … The rest is here

Tuesdays With Stoosh: 3.29 Source: The Pensblog
Saturday night, the Pens will line up in front of what will likely be about 5,000 fans to take the opening faceoff against the Florida Panthers. … Read the rest here

Chicago’s way: Still the champs (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Stanley Cup hangover? Salary-cap purge … View post

Post-Morning Skate Update: Pens expecting different Flyers team tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Morning Skate Update — In the midst of a 9-2-2 run, the Penguins have surged near the top of the Atlantic Division and appear to be in the Philadelphia Flyers head a little bit. … See more here

Neal Adjusting Game to East, Pens’ Style of Play Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share It’s hard to believe that a once precocious James Neal used to consider himself more of a skilled guy with great hands. Now possessing a more rugged 6-foot-2, 208-pound frame, Neal knows he’s a valuable … … See the article here

Penguins Encourage Allegheny County & City Schools to Participate in "Students for Stanley" Banner Contest Source: penguins.nhl.com
PITTSBURGH – With the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs fast approaching, the Pittsburgh Penguins are reaching out to students in Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh to capture the excitement of the NHL playoffs through a banner-making conte… … See the rest here

Welcome back Letestu, Brent Johnson – 03-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Some good news and bad news on the injury front from the Penguins’ morning skate. … See more here

Video: Game-Day: James Neal (3/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after the team’s morning practice. … View video

Video: Game-Day: Ben Lovejoy (3/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy talks to the media after the team’s morning practice. … Click here to view video

Video: Game-Day: Coach Bylsma (3/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to the media after the team’s morning practice. … Click here to view video

Video: Game-Day: Mark Letestu (3/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mark Letestu talks to the media after the team’s morning practice. … See video here

Video: Game-Day: Paul Martin (3/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin talks to the media after the team’s morning practice. … To see video click here

Pens still not certain on how severe Dustin Jeffrey’s knee injury is Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Morning Skate Update — Head coach Dan Bylsma provided somewhat of an update on Dustin Jeffrey. Bylsma confirmed that Jeffrey has “knee damage” but is still not certain on the severity of the injury. … Go here to read the rest

Ashton Gibbs to enter the NBA Draft Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh Junior guard Ashton Gibbs will enter the NBA Draft, according to Adam Zagoria of NBA.com. “Entering the NBA Draft, ” Gibbs told Zagoria. Gibbs though will not hire an agent, giving him the opportunity to return to school for his senior season … See more here

Twitter Contest: Flyers 3/29 Source: The Pensblog
l How to play (Read it yo.) 1.Predict period/time of Marc-Andre Fleury's 10th save of the game. 2. … Excerpt from

Pens – Flyers Morning Skate Tidbits: Letestu centering first line Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Philadelphia (45-20-10, 100 pts) @ Pittsburgh (45-23-8, 98 pts) Some Pens morning skate Tidbits as the team goes through preparations for tonight’s showdown against the Philadelphia Flyers. … View post

@pghpenguins: Stopped for a coffee – Wonder who their fave player is? Who's excited for #Pens vs Flyers?? – http://twitpic.com/4emye2

Penguins send goalie Thiessen to Wilkes-Barre Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have reassigned rookie goaltender Brad Thiessen to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, a sign that backup goalie Brent Johnson is ready to dress tonight for a home game against Philadelphia. … Visit link

The Morning Skate: 3/29 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 ! The Morning After: Yesterday’s scores: Blackhawks 3, Red Wings 2 (OT) Ducks 5, Avalanche 4 Predictions record: 2-0 My 3 stars of the night: 1 … Read more here

Penguins Re-Assign Goaltender Brad Thiessen Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned goaltender Brad Thiessen to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Thiessen, who dressed as the backup goaltende… … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Philadelphia Source: penguins.nhl.com
Letestu returns to the lineup tonight (11:13 AM). Crosby, Cooke, N.Johnson, Tangradi skate in the AM. (9:38 AM). … The rest is here

Penguins demote Thiessen – 03-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Well this certainly bodes well for the healthy of Brent Johnson. … More here

About the Flyers – 03-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Flyers. When and where: 7 p.m., Consol Energy Center. TV: FSN Pittsburgh, CSN Pittsburgh. … Read more

Video: Youth Hockey Int: Casey Haines (3/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Casey Haines from the Ferris State Bulldogs sits down to discuss his hockey career so far. … Video here

Video: Sidney Crosby Practices (3/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby continues his rehab this morning at the CONSOL Energy Center. … Click here to view video

Fleury’s incredible week unnoticed around the league Source: Tribune-Review
Marc-Andre Fleury’s incredible week was appreciated in Western Pennsylvania, but apparently not by fans around the league. … Go here to read the rest

Empty Netter Assists – 03-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins signed defensive prospect Viktor Ekbom, a sixth-round pick in 2009, to an amateur tryout contract . -Faceoff-Factor takes … Read more here

Local girls hockey teams on to nationals Source: Tribune-Review
A Northern Michigan native who moved here last August and lists Red Wings stars Pavel Datsyuk and Nicklas Lidstrom as her favorite players, Maddie Mills prides herself on being able to read a play, anticipate where one of her teammates will be and deliver a pinpoint pass. … Link

Pens, Philly have traded places Source: Tribune-Review
The once-feared Philadelphia Flyers have altered their style this season with great success, emulating the Penguins in many ways. … Go here to read the rest

Todd Bertuzzi’s Elbow On Some Joke Source: The Pensblog
So where is all the massive outrage over this hit? Notice how quick Bedzo is to make excuses. … Continued here

Penguins Notebook: Same players, but a whole new look for Flyers Source: Post Gazette
The personnel should be mostly the same. The units in which players are deployed don’t figure to change a lot, either … See more here

NHL Roundup: Blackhawks clip Red Wings in OT Source: Post Gazette
Marian Hossa scored on a power play 51 seconds into overtime, lifting the Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-2 win Monday night against the Detroit Red Wings. Henrik Zetterberg was called for hooking Patrick Kane with 3.7 seconds left, putting Chicago on the power play to begin the extra session. … See the article here

Comrie is easing back into lineup Source: Post Gazette
Remember the great chemistry that Mike Comrie and Evgeni Malkin developed when they played together in training camp? And remember how their partnership was sabotaged when Comrie hurt his hip in the second game of the regular season? … More

Video: PAHL and USA Hockey Coach Clinic (3/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
USA Hockey and PAHL hosted regional coaches on the ice at CONSOL Energy Center for a unique clinic on ADM Coaching. … View video here

Pittsburgh Penguins Marching On: Recent Surge Has Team Defying the Odds Source: Bleacher Report
Detroit, Philadelphia, and New Jersey. Just a week ago, this stretch of games looked like a trip through Dante’s Inferno for the still injury-ridden Penguins. Even at the beginning of the year, this stretch of games looked to be a measuring stick for the Pens as the playoffs loom in the near future. … Continue reading here

Pittsburgh Penguins: The Eight Winners of the Team’s Annual Awards Source: Bleacher Report
Prior to Sunday’s afternoon matchup with the Florida Panthers, the Pittsburgh Penguins held their annual team awards ceremony at CONSOL Energy Center. For the second consecutive year I was able to attend the ceremony that honors players for their actions bothon and off the ice. The Penguins wore their light blue retro-alternate jerseys for the special presentation and it was an extra treat for fans who happened to have tickets to the game. … Follow this link

Few playoff teams immune from the injury bug (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Stanley Cup playoffs have always been known as a battle of attrition. But some teams look to be beaten or, at least, beaten up before they start. … Go here to read the rest

Fan Guide vs. Philadelphia Source: penguins.nhl.com
For fans that are heading to CONSOL Energy Center on Tuesday, March 29 for the Penguins’ 7:00 pm game against the Philadelphia Flyers, here are some key points of information: Doors will open at 5:45 pm for the 7:00 pm start … … Excerpt from

Red Wings’ Bertuzzi ejected for a head shot (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
DETROIT – Red Wings forward Todd Bertuzzi has been called for a 5-minute elbowing penalty and a game misconduct against the Chicago Blackhawks. … Go here to read the rest

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PensHead Daily Links 02-21-2011

Monday, February 21st, 2011

Pens make a move, ship Goligoski to Dallas Source: Tribune-Review
For the second time in three seasons the Penguins have traded a promising, puck-moving defenseman. … The rest is here

Alex Goligoski speaks on his way out of Pittsburgh. Source: Chipped Ice
Former Penguins D Alex Goligoski spoke to me Tuesday on his way the Pittsburgh airport. He had time to pack only two bags of clothes, and the most pressing thing on his mind was a snowstorm. Not sure if Im going to make my flight, he said, sounding almost relieved to have his trade to … Link

Pens GM Ray Shero talks acquisition of James Neal and says Niskanen was important to deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
SHERO’S CONFERENCE CALL TIDBITS — Shero said that in the last month or two he has had talks with the Stars about several different scenarios. … Read this article

Pens acquire Neal for Goligoski in deal with Stars (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins began addressing their banged-up lineup by acquiring forward James Neal from the Dallas Stars in exchange for offensive defenceman Alex Goligoski on Monday. … Follow this link

In James Neal, has Ray Shero found his winger for Sidney Crosby? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
While you were out today celebrating Presidents' Day or Family Day, a pair of NHL GMs were continuing the… … See the rest here

Penguins recall defenseman Brian Strait; Martin won’t play Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defenseman Brian Strait (2006 3rd round pick) for tonight’s game. Defenseman Paul Martin will not play tonight for the Penguins. Strait, 23, is in his second full season with WBS. … See the rest here

Penguins Recall Defenseman Brian Strait Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defenseman Brian Strait from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Strait, 23, is in his second full season with W… … Continue reading here

Gameday 61 – Capitals Source: The Pensblog
7:30 pm CONSOL Energy Center TV: Versus/TSN2 Back-to-back games for both the Pens and the Caps. … Read more

Penguins deal Goligoski to Dallas for Neal and Niskanen Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have acquired left winger James Neal and defenseman Matt Niskanen from Dallas for defenseman Alex Goligoski. … Visit link

NHL Trade Deadline: Dallas Trades James Neal & Matt Niskanen For Alex Goligoski Source: Bleacher Report
It’s official ladies and gentleman, the Dallas Stars have traded RW James Neal and D Matt Niskanen to Pittsburgh for D Alex Goligoski. The trade comes after a day of rampant speculation, something unusual for any deal which Penguins GM Ray Shero makes. Pittsburgh makes out big time on this deal, as it was earlier thought that the Penguins would have to give up more than just Goligoski to acquire James Neal … Read this article

Penguins recall Strait – 02-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
With the combination of today’s trade sending Alex Goligoski to the Stars in exchange for James Neal and Matt Niskanen and the questionable availability of Paul Martin for tonight’s game, the Penguins recalled defenseman Brian Strait from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. Strait, 23, has appeared in 54 AHL games this season with eight points (two goals, six assists) and a plus-17 rating. A t … … Read more

Penguins Acquire James Neal and Matt Niskanen From Dallas In Exchange For Alex Goligoski Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins acquire James Neal in three player deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired winger James Neal and defenseman Matt Niskanen in exchange for defenseman Alex Goligoski, the teams have announced. … The rest is here

Goligoski to Stars for James Neal & Matt Niskanen Source: The Pensblog
And Shero makes his first move. … Continue reading here

Penguins’ Chris Kunitz on track to return (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh Penguins forward Chris Kunitz has resumed practising after missing six games with a lower body injury, and could be ready to return this week. … More here

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Penguins trade Goligoski to Stars for Neal, Niskanen – 02-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have traded defenseman Alex Goligoski to the Stars in exchange for forward James Neal (above) and defenseman Matt Niskanen . Neal, 23, has played in 59 games this season and has scored 39 points (21 goals, 18 assists). A sec … … View post

Flames waive Hagman (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Calgary Flames placed veteran forward Niklas Hagman on waivers on Monday. … Link

Video: Starkist Shootout: Episode 8 (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Episode 8 of the Starkist Shootout Series. Morgantown U14 Lady Blades take on the Allegheny Pee Wee 3 team. … View video here

Video: James Neal Highlights (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins have acquired James Neal and Matt Niskanen from the Dallas Stars in exchange for Alex Goligoski earlier today … Watch video here

Puck Headlines: Penguins, Stars talk trade; Koivu, Hamhuis updates (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in… … Read more

NHL Trade Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins Alex Goligoski For Dallas Stars James Neal Source: Bleacher Report
Reports have recently come out that the Pittsburgh Penguins are talking to the Dallas Stars about a deal that would send defenseman Alex Goligoski to the Stars in exchange for forward James Neal. Darren Dreger of TSN reported in his daily update, The Dreger Report , that this deal was being discussed. It could be a good fit for both sides, but would probably involve some other pieces (draft picks) being exchanged … Read more here

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 11, Maple Leafs 4 – 02-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. … Read this article

Wild lose Koivu to broken finger (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Minnesota Wild will have to continue their playoff push for some time without top centre Mikko Koivu, who suffered a broken finger. … Link

NHL Trade Rumors: Mikko Koivu and The Top 10 Injuries Affecting the Deadline Source: Bleacher Report
The NHL trade deadline is only a little over a week away. Many teams have suffered significant losses due to injury. Many of these injuries have fallen on high-profile players, a worst-case scenario for their teams. … Read the rest here

Pens discussing deal for Stars winger James Neal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens trying to work up package for Stars Neal Darren Dreger of TSN.CA reported this morning on talks between the Penguins and Dallas Stars, with those talks surrounding Pens defenseman Alex Goligoski and Stars winger James Neal. The Penguins have not shown a willingness to move Goligoski but Neal has always been sought out as … View post

Staal expected in lineup tonight, Martin questionable Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Jordan Staal is expected to play tonight against Washington at Consol Energy Center, coach Dan Bylsma said after the game-day skate … Link

Penguins F Kunitz on track to return by week’s end (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Chris Kunitz has resumed practicing after missing six games with a lower body injury, and could be ready to return this week. … Visit link

Video: Game-Day: Coach Bylsma (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … View video here

Video: Injury Update: Chris Kunitz (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … See video here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey: Episode 19 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Hosts Steve Mears and Katie O’Malley take you Inside Penguins Hockey. … Video here

Video: Game-Day: Alex Goligoski (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alex Goligoski talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … See this video

Video: Game-Day: Tim Wallace (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tim Wallace talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … View video

Video: Game-Day: Brett Sterling (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brett Sterling talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … View video

The Morning Skate: 2/21 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. … Link

Depleted Pens continue to maintain and set for pivotal matchup tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Washington Capitals (31-19-10, 72pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (36-19-5, 77pts) Season Series: Washington leads 2-1 TV: Versus | 7:30 p.m. | Pens-Caps set for Pivotal Matchup The Pittsburgh Penguins (36-19-5, 77pts) got a valuable point in Sunday afternoon’s 3-2 shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks … Read more

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Fan Guide vs. Washington Source: penguins.nhl.com
For fans that are heading to CONSOL Energy Center on Monday for the Penguins’ 7:30 p.m. … The rest is here

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Washington Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:35 AM: According to Bylsma, Jordan Staal is available against Washington. Staal had a scare after getting hit with a puck in Sunday’s game against Chicago. … The rest is here

What We Learned: Why Heritage Classic was a poorly timed mistake (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… … Read more

About the Capitals – 02-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Capitals. … Continued here

RECAP: MAF-house on Madison. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
Pens pick up another critical point. All you need to know. In a game that was critical to the Blackhawks, the Pens hung on to the bitter end. In the years before the Pens and Hawks started shooting to stardom, we saw the Hawks as a mirror image of the Pens, in terms of building through the draft, plugging holes with some tick turds making plays, and solid defense. The only parts that aren't similar: the egregious Brian Campbell contract and the fact that even some of the Blackhawks players don't know who their goalie is. Can't really find a reason to despise the Hawks. The Marian Hossa hate should've subsided when the Cup was raised in Detroit … Read more

Penguins Host Children’s Book Collection on March 12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins organization will host its third children’s book collection on Saturday, March 12 for the benefit of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. ; Fans are encouraged to bring new or gently used children’s books to CONSOL Energy Center on Saturday afternoon, March 12 when the Penguins battle the Montreal Canadiens … Read the rest here

Information not released on Staal’s injury Source: Tribune-Review
There was no clarity Sunday night regarding the status of Penguins center Jordan Staal. He did not take another shift after he was struck on the left side of his face near his jaw by a puck shot from defenseman Kris Letang during an overtime power play in an eventual 3-2 shootout loss at Chicago. … The rest is here

Flames don’t falter outdoors Source: Tribune-Review
Rene Bourque scored two goals, Miikka Kiprusoff stopped 39 shots and the Calgary Flames beat the Montreal Canadiens, 4-0, on Sunday in the Heritage Classic outdoor game at McMahon Stadium. … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Shelly Anderson’s recap from yesterday’s game . Craig Adams told Marc-Andre Fleury about the shootout moves of Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp … See the article here

Sunday’s Three Stars: Bourque’s ‘Classic’ pair; Bertuzzi hits 1,000 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
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NHL Roundup: Calgary captures Heritage Classic classic Source: Post Gazette
Rene Bourque scored two goals, and Miikka Kiprusoff stopped 39 shots as the Calgary Flames beat the visiting Montreal Canadiens, 4-0, Sunday in the Heritage Classic outdoors game at McMahon Stadium. Anton Babchuk had a short-handed goal and Alex Tanguay also scored for the Flames, who became just the second home team in the NHL’s six outdoors games to get a win. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins battle back twice but lose to Chicago in a shootout Source: Post Gazette
CHICAGO — With the game going to a shootout, Craig Adams had a quick conference with goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury on the Penguins bench Sunday at United Center. Adams is a former member of the Chicago Blackhawks, so he had some tips to offer. Adams went over Jonathan Toews, whom Fleury stopped with his right pad. … Excerpt from

Penguins Notebook: Staal gives thumb’s up after injury Source: Post Gazette
CHICAGO — The Penguins went into their game Sunday against the Blackhawks with eight injured forwards, including top centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. By the end of the 3-2 shootout loss, they were down another forward. … Read more here

Players to watch as NHL trade deadline approaches (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Anybody trying to come up with a top 10 list of players to move on or near the Feb. … See the rest here

Staal Gives ‘Thumbs Up’ After Scare Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share CHICAGO – Center Jordan Staal gave the Penguins a scare in the team’s 3-2 shootout setback to the Blackhawks at United Center. Staal was positioned in front of the net on a Pittsburgh power play d… … Link

‘Cookie’ Monster in Return Source: penguins.nhl.com
CHICAGO – Penguins forward Matt Cooke returned to Pittsburgh’s lineup in spectacular fashion. .roundedcornr_box { background: #e4e4e4; float: right; margin: 0 10px; width: 235px; border: 1px solid #66… … The rest is here

Aftermath: Blackhawks 3, Penguins 2 (SO) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Video: Post-Game: Coach Dan Bylsma (2/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma following Sunday’s shootout loss to the Blackhawks … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Matt Cooke (2/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Cooke following Sunday’s shootout loss to the Blackhawks … See video here

Video: Post-Game: Craig Adams (2/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams following Sunday’s shootout loss to the Blackhawks … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 11-19-2010

Friday, November 19th, 2010

@pghpenguins: #Pens President/CEO David Morehouse & @Alyssa_Milano cut the ribbon at new @TouchbyAM store: – http://twitpic.com/38axea

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Bill Guerin Will Retire and Return To Grateful Pittsburgh Penguins Franchise Source: Bleacher Report
Bill Guerin , an 18-year veteran of the NHL who just celebrated his 40th birthday, is set to announce his retirement after the Thanksgiving Holidays and join the Pittsburgh Penguins ‘ hockey operations staff in January, according to a tweet from Inside Pittsburgh Sports. … See more here

Gameday 21 – Hurricanes Source: The Pensblog
7:00 PM CONSOL Energy Center The Hurricanes are 9-9-0 on the season and in ninth place in the East. They beat Ottawa 7-1 on Wednesday. … Continued here

Marian Hossa and the Pittsburgh Penguins: A What-If Story Source: Bleacher Report
It can be debated that the struggles this season of perennial-contender New Jersey Devils, may be, or may not be, a result of their insistence on retaining star winger Ilya Kovalchuk this summer. What cannot be debated is that his contract saga cost them dearly, and it has wreaked havoc upon their cap situation … Read this article

Sit down with Mike Comrie who has a “positive mindset” through frustrating times Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
1-on-1 with Mike Comrie Forward Mike Comrie will be scratched tonight for the fifth time in the last six games. Off to a slow start this season, Comrie has fallen out of the top-12 and his spot on the depth chart has taken a hit of late, as the coaching staff has gone … Follow this link

Gold Medal Olympian and Former Penguin Johnson Visits Team’s Morning Skate Source: penguins.nhl.com
Not only were there a few 2010 Olympic heroes on the ice at Friday’s morning skate, but there was also a 1980 Olympic hero in the stands of CONSOL Energy Center. Former Penguin and 1980 United States Olympic gold medalist Mark Johnson brought his No … Read more here

Hurricanes to start Peters – 11-19-10 Source: Empty Netters
The Carolina Hurricanes will play back up Justin Peters (above) in net tonight instead of starter Cam Ward (PG+). Peters is 0-2-0 with a 4.76 goals against average and .841 save percentage. Peters has appeared in two games against the Penguins … Read more here

Post-Morning Skate: Bylsma: “We talk about tilting the ice 70/30″ Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Morning Skate Update The talk in Penguins circles is that the Penguins are starting to find their game. Tonight the Penguins host the Carolina Hurricanes (9-9-0, 18pts) in a goaltending matchup between Marc Andre Fleury (4-6-1-, 2.88 GAA, .883 sv%) and Canes backup Justin Peters (0-2-0, 4.76 GAA, .841 sv%) Both teams are coming … Link

Video: Game-Day: Paul Martin (11/19/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … See video here

Video: Game-Day: Coach Bylsma (11/19/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … View video here

Video: Game-Day: Sidney Crosby (11/19/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … See this video

Video: Game-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (11/19/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … To see video click here

Video: Game-Day: Mark Letestu (11/19/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mark Letestu before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … See video here

Jersey Fouls: Patrick Kane Cab Company and ads on hockey jerseys (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jersey Fouls is our ongoing exploration of the rules and etiquette for proper hockey jersey creation and… … The rest is here

Penguins Prepare to Deck the Halls at Annual Toy Collections Source: penguins.nhl.com
It’s that time of year again, when the Pittsburgh Penguins organization and their fans team up with U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots representatives to bring joy and good cheer to many local children during the holiday season at the annual Toy Collections at CONSOL Energy Center … Read the rest here

Canes @ Pens Morning Skate Updates: No changes expected to lineup Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Skate Report Pittsburgh Penguins center Jordan Staal did some light skating this morning about an hour before the Penguins took the ice this morning. Staal went through individual drills with strength and conditioning coach Mike Kadar. I was running a little late this morning and didn’t get to catch Staal’s brief skate but … More

Will Steven Stamkos be the NHL’s next 50-in-50 player? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
“Sometimes, things are better left un-talked about. There's no reason to set any bars. … Go here to read the rest

Staal skates before AM practice. Source: Chipped Ice
A quick update about an hour before the Penguins hit the ice for an AM practice prior to their game tonight at CEC against Carolina: = C JORDAN STAAL skated briefly this morning, wrapping his session at 9:31 a.m. He was on the ice with strength and conditioning coach MIKE KADAR, and Staal was wearing a … Read the rest here

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Carolina Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:52 AM: 10:35 AM: No changes to the Pens’ lines at Friday’s morning skate: Kunitz-Crosby-Dupuis Cooke-Malkin-Asham Conner-Letestu-Kennedy Rupp-Talbot-Adams Comrie-Godard 10:29 AM: The team is on ice and getting ready to start the skate. 10:26 AM: Former Penguin and 1980 U.S. Olympic gold-medal winner Mark Johnson is at the morning skate … The rest is here

About the Hurricanes – 11-19-10 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Hurricanes. When and where: 7 p.m., Consol Energy Center … Go here to read the rest

Best seats in the house? Source: The Pensblog
Puck Daddy had a post recently about these VIP seats showing up in arenas around the NHL. Boom: Blonde (noun) citeehhh. People who buy these seats do get valet parking in the players’ lot, they get some dinner, and they attend the Minnesota coach’s post-game press conference. Nashville, Tampa Bay, Columbus are doing this, as well. The common thread with those arenas is that they know NBC doesn’t come around often, so they don’t have to leave room for Pierre McGuire … Go here to read the rest

Penguins’ penalty killing takes major step forward Source: Tribune-Review
Entering Thursday’s games, the Penguins ranked third with a penalty killing percentage of 88.2. … See the rest here

Penguins’ Talbot healthy, productive again Source: Tribune-Review
In a season clouded by so many negatives, the guy who is always smiling has emerged as quite a positive story. … Read more here

Podcast 11:19 Source: The Pensblog
Over an hour long. No idea what we were thinking. Lots of guests on this one as we play Pensblog Roulette : Tony from The Confluence , BTrain from Cblog, Meg from Pens Nation , Chris DeVivo from the Penguins and BackTeching , Seth from Empty Netters and more. … Excerpt from

Penguins Notebook: Fleury’s slump might be ending Source: Post Gazette
Marc-Andre Fleury understands that it’s a process. That just as a slump does not consist of one or two bad games, getting out of one requires more than a couple of strong starts. “There’s not one day when you wake up and you’re all good,” he said … Visit link

Penguins: Bylsma has high hopes for Michalek Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have a pretty good idea of what Zbynek Michalek can do and what he can mean to this team. If not, they wouldn’t have given him a five-year contract worth $20 million to lure him here from Phoenix back in July. … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 11-19-10 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Is it fair to say Paul Martin ( above ) and Zbynek Michalek have been disappointing (PG+)? … Link


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What Is Most Exciting Recent News For The Penguins?

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Due to lack of exciting material out there i am forced to rechew and gnaw on some old bones. So whats the most exciting recent news for our Pens? Its difficult to pinpoint but i am going to try and take a stab at few ideas flying around.

Of course the recent exciting Sidney Crosby hat trick against the NY Rangers on a free hat night? Being that it is an old news it gets only 2 out of 5 stars here. Thanks GhostWalker40 for the videos.


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