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PensHead Daily Links 01-07-2012

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

Pens – Rangers Fallout: MCL injury for Staal? Look ahead to Devils Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Staal Latest On a hit from Mike Rupp, Penguins center Jordan Staal suffered a left knee injury in the third period of last night’s 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers. Staal who was in severe pain, will miss tonight’s game vs the New Jersey and is fully expected to be out of the lineup … Follow this link

Gameday 40 – Devils Source: The Pensblog
New Jersey Devils (22-16-2) @Pittsburgh Penguins (21-14-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, MSG Plus Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA The Penguins and Devils are tied in points, but the Devils have a game in hand. The Penguins are only two points ahead of Washington who is in ninth place in the East. … Read this article

Devils at Penguins – 01-07-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from a carbon copy of of yesterday’s wonderful day weather wise. It’s in the high 50s, sunny and there isn’t a cloud in the sky. This is more of a late October day than it is an early January evening. … Read the rest here

Inaugural Mario Lemieux Camp a Success Source: penguins.nhl.com
For every Penguin fans across North America, it would have been a dream to skate alongside Mario Lemieux in a hockey game. Check out photos of camp participants and hockey’… … More

Bruins, Canucks get chippy; suspensions coming for Lucic, Marchand? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There was no love lost between the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks this afternoon in their rematch of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final that ended in a 4-3 win for the visitors. The opening four minutes of the game featured Continue reading … See the rest here

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News and Notes: Jan. 7, 2012 Edition Source: Bleacher Report
After a brief hiatus in the last few weeks of 2011, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News and Notes is back for the New Year and ready to keep you updated on the Pittsburgh Penguins ’ NHL team. In this edition, find out how the Penguins did to open 2012 and which players will be representing the team at the AHL All-Star Game at the end of January. Also, don’t forget to check out the Penguins’ upcoming schedule, which includes a trip to Canada. … See more here

Twenty Years Later: Kings 5, Penguins 2 – 01-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the second … … Excerpt from

About the Devils – 01-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Devils. When and where: 7 p.m. … Visit link

Mt. Lebanon-Central Raise Money For Sciullo Scholarship in Charity Series Source: penguins.nhl.com
The family of fallen police officer Paul Sciullo II stood at center ice under the open night sky. Representatives of Mt … Follow this link

Warm Weather Doesn’t Deter Opening Game of PIHL Outdoor Charity Classic Source: penguins.nhl.com
The opening game of the PIHL High School Hockey Outdoor Charity Series pitted two of the top teams from Class A against each other in the cold of South Park’s outdoor rink in a benefit for the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Resear… … Read more here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This installment of Nemacolin Big 5 features five questions with … Watch video here

Video: Iron Workers (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Iron Workers Building of a Champion takes a look at #18 James Neal. … Video here

Video: Tonight’s Matchup 1/7/12 vs. Devils Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins play their second game in a row against the New Jersey Devils for tonight’s match up (1/7/12). … Video here

Video: Lemieux Fantasy Camp (01/07/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mario Lemieux and many other former Pittsburgh Penguins held the first ever Lemiuex Fantasy Camp as a fundraiser for the Mario Lemieux Foundation. … View video here

The Importance Of Kris Letang Source: The Pensblog
Kris Letang was injured during the Pittsburgh Penguins game in Montreal on November 26, 2011 . He went on to score the winning goal that night, but he hasn't played a hockey game since. After all of the games were played on November 26, the Penguins were leading the Eastern Conference and the entire NHL in points with 32. … Visit link

Penn State’s Bill O’Brien receives 5 year deal base of $950k Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Details of Bill O’Brien’s contract have been released and it’s a five year deal with a $950,000 base salary. Incentives push the deal to $2.3 million per season … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The NHLPA has rejected the NHL’s realignment plan which was scheduled to take affect starting next season . -EN Says: Welcome to the NHL Donald Fehr. With the CBA expiring this summer, NHLPA boss Donald Fehr is going to use anything, even something fair … … Link

Staal out for tonight’s game vs. Devils Source: Post Gazette
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said today that the extent of the left knee injury center Jordan Staal sustained Friday night in a collision with the Rangers’ Mike Rupp has not been determined, but Staal is certainly out for tonight when New Jersey visits Consol Energy Center. … Follow this link

Game Day: Too Early to Tell on Staal Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Staal out, Bortuzzo demoted – 01-07-12 Source: Empty Netters
Another day. Another injury. Penguins forward Jordan Staal will not play tonight as a result of a knee injury (PG+) he suffered in a collision last night with Rangers forward Mike Rupp. … View post

Video: Game Day: Richard Park (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Richard Park talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: Dustin Jeffrey (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dustin Jeffrey talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … See this video

Video: Scouting Report: NJ Devils (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo gives us the details on what to expect when the NJ Devils come to Pittsburgh. … To see video click here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … Watch video here

Video: Trib Jr Reporter Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eva Dorr interviews Marc-Andre Fleury in tonight’s Trib Junior Reporter. … Video here

STATS: Wins/Losses vs Playoff/Non Playoff Teams Source: The Pensblog
@MikeDarnay with some straight business. He broke the Penguins record against playoff teams and non playoff teams: Yikes, what a brutal December, and the Pens are already 0-1 this month. And got news for you, the next 3 of 4 are against playoff teams. … More here

Penguins Re-Assign Defenseman Robert Bortuzzo to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have activated defenseman Robert Bortuzzo from injured reserve and re-assigned him to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Bortu… … More

Video: Jordan Staal’s Knee Injury Source: Bleacher Report
The Penguins faced one of the hottest NHL teams on Friday night, the New York Rangers . After the Pens fell by a final score of 3-1, the loss wasn’t the only dark cloud over Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Penguins center Jordan Staal’s left knee collided with Mike Rupp late in the third period … More here

RECAP: Tighten your buttcheeks. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
We really don't know what to say. … Continued here

Rupp’s heart still in Western Pennsylvania Source: Tribune-Review
Mike Rupp plays for the New York Rangers now, but he made it clear Friday that his heart remains in Western Pennsylvania. … Visit link

Realignment plans put on hold Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL’s radical realignment will have to wait at least a year. … See the rest here

Painful loss for Pens Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins can’t beat the Eastern Conference elite at Consol Energy Center. Now, they’re 10 points out of the lead. … See more here

Friday’s Three Stars: Varlamov’s Chicago shutout; Fleury’s goal blooper (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Semyon Varlamov, Colorado Avalanche The Avs played well in front of him, but a shutout in Chicago is a shutout in Chicago. Varlamov made 27 saves as Colorado defeated the Chicago Blackhawks, 4-0. … Visit link

Penguins can’t find way past Rangers’ Lundqvist, fall 3-1 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins will tell you that they liked the way they played. A lot. … More here

Penguins Notebook: McDonald off farm — at last Source: Post Gazette
Colin McDonald isn’t looking to spread sour grapes — “I already may have been too outspoken,” he said — but the winger can’t stress enough how glad he is to be in the Penguins organization. … The rest is here

Video: Penguins lose Jordan Staal on Mike Rupp’s knee-on-knee hit (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
With 4:45 left their game against the New York Rangers on Friday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins witnessed just about the last thing they wanted to see right now: Center Jordan Staal in considerable pain after a knee-on-knee collision with former Continue reading … Follow this link

NHL: Realignment plan, modified playoff delayed (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL called off plans Friday to realign and adopt a modified playoff format next season after the players’ association refused to agree to the changes. … View post

Rangers stay hot, drop Penguins 3-1 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
New York Rangers coach John Tortorella watched his team slog through the opening minutes of Friday night’s game against Pittsburgh and decided he’d seen enough. … Follow this link

Penn State officially names Bill O’Brien head coach Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penn State officially names Bill O’Brien head coach Penn State has officially named New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien as the school’s 15th head football coach in school history. O’Brien will remain New England’s offensive coordinator throughout the Pats playoff run. The school will introduce O’Brien at an 11:30 a.m … Read the rest here

VIDEO: Jordan Staal’s injury Source: The Pensblog
via @ AGretz here is the Jordan Staal injury. EDIT: Rupp comments on the hit & Pens fans on Twitter : … See the rest here

Penguins fall to Rangers, 3-1 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins’ losing streak reached three games as they fell, 3-1, to the New York Rangers tonight at Consol Energy Center. … See the rest here

Realignment Killed, Future League/Union Problems Coming Up? Source: The Pensblog
The NHL's realignment plan (that we called “basically official” when it was announced ) is apparently dead and it's the NHLPA that killed it. From NHL.com : The National Hockey League announced today that it will not move forward with implementation of the Realignment Plan and modified Playoff Format recently approved by the NHL Board of Governors for the 2012-13 NHL season because the NHLPA has refused to provide its consent. … Read more here

2012 Street Hockey USA Tournament Source: penguins.nhl.com
2012 Street Hockey USA Tournament Street Hockey USA presents two great dek/ball/street hockey tournaments for 2012: the Mid-West Regional at Hot Shots Indoor Arena and the 17th Annual Street Hockey USA National Championships at RMU Island Sport… … Read this article

Fan Guide vs. New Jersey Devils Source: penguins.nhl.com
7:00 PM Ticketmaster | TicketExchange | Student Rush Don’t have a ticket yet? … More here

Endgame: Rangers 3, Penguins 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Really, not good. Pens lose 3-1. Staal hurt Source: The Pensblog
Only thing that is appropriate: Jordan Staal suffered what appeared to be a serious knee injury late in the third. To sum the night up, a Pens fan got hit in the face with a puck … Go here to read the rest

Alyssa-Renee has added a photo to the pool: 1/5/2012, Pittsburgh Penguins “Meet & Greet”

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THIRD PERIOD: All Rangers, 2-1 Source: The Pensblog
All Rangers all the time in the second period. Pens still in the game, but man … Link

NHL Realignment won’t happen In 2012-2013 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
It was thought that the NHLPA signing off on new Realignment plans approved by Board of Governors last month was a lock but not so fast The NHLPA has denied consent and realignment for 2012-2013 is on hold and won’t happen next season. The decision to reject the proposal will set the stage for negotiations … More

Pittsburgh Penguins: Sidney Crosby Calling It Quits for the Season? Source: Bleacher Report
While Sidney Crosby has been participating in lightexercisewith his team, he still remains out of the lineup indefinitely and is still experiencing concussion-like symptoms. This doesn’t bode well for the Penguins, as they have now effectively been without Crosby for pretty much a full year. Concussions can be a tricky injury … More here

Video: Post Game: Ben Lovejoy (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy talks to reporters following Friday night’s game. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Colin McDonald (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Colin McDonald talks to reporters following Friday night’s game. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after falling to the New York Rangers 3-1. … View video here

Video: Post Game: Chris Kunitz (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to reporters following Friday night’s game. … See video here

PensHead Daily Links 01-06-2012

Friday, January 6th, 2012

Pens-Rangers In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
6:30 PM: After a long five-day break, it’s finally a hockey night in Pittsburgh for the first time since New Year’s Eve! The Pens will begin the 2012 calendar year with a huge divisional game against the red-hot New York Rangers, who have won eight of their last nine and sit atop the Eastern Conference with 54 points. … View post

Marc Staal’s comeback slow at start for Rangers (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
If Thursday’s 3-2 overtime win over the Florida Panthers was any indication, the return to the ice for New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal will be a slow one. Staal, knocked out of action since a concussion-causing hit from his brother Eric Staal of the Hurricanes last… … Link

Gameday 39 – Rangers Source: The Pensblog
New York Rangers (25-9-4) @Pittsburgh Penguins (21-13-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, MSG 2, NHLN-US , NHLN-CA CONSOL Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA The Pittsburgh Penguins play their first game of 2012 against the stars of the Winter Classic and HBO's 24/7. The Penguins have had a lot of rest, which is great for injuries but it could also mean that they're a little rusty right now … Read the rest here

Rangers at Penguins – 01-06-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from a wonderfully warm day in early January. It’s sunny and in the high 50s. … More

Sidney Crosby: Penguins Would Be Foolish to Extend Star’s Contract Beyond 2013 Source: Bleacher Report
With Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby’s season and career in jeopardy following his latest struggle with concussion problems, team general manager Ray Shero would be foolish to extend Crosby’s contract beyond 2013. … See the article here

Video: Iron Workers (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Iron Workers Building of a Champion features #24 Matt Cooke. … Watch here

Video: Iron Workers (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Iron Workers Building of a Champion video features #71 Evgeni Malkin. … View video

Video: Jr. Trib Reporter (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
In this installment of Trib.Jr. Reporter, Eva Dorr talks to #29 Marc Andre Fleury. … View video here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 features five questions with #11 Jordan Staal. … To see video click here

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection Plays originally aired on Jan. 6, 2012. … Watch video here

Post-Morning Skate update: Michalek GTD, Letang skating Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
POST-MORNING SKATE UPDATE The Pittsburgh Penguins might not be getting their shutdown pairing back tonight While Paul Martin returns to the lineup, Defenseman Zbynek Michalek suffered an injury in yesterday’s practice after blocking a shot and his status is in question. The Penguins might be forced to recall Simon Despres or Alex Picard … Read this article

About the Rangers – 01-06-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Rangers. When and where: 7 p.m., EST. … See more here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: Richard Park (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Richard Park talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: Colin McDonald (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Colin McDonald talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. … Watch here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. … See this video

Video: Game Day: Mike Rupp (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Penguin Mike Rupp talks to the media before tonight’s game. … To see video click here

Video: Scouting Report: NY Rangers (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Rupp returns to Pittsburgh with the currently first place NY Rangers. Michelle Crechiolo gives us the details. … Watch video here

The Sidney Crosby concussion vs. the economics of the NHL (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Yahoo! Sports NHL columnist Nick Cotsonika marked a dubious anniversary on Thursday: One year to the day that Sidney Crosby was hit from behind by Victor Hedman. The ensuing concussion recovery kept the Pittsburgh Penguins captain out through the end Continue reading … See the article here

Nick Kypreos on Sidney Crosby, Concussions & Future Contracts Source: The Pensblog
Yes, another Sidney Crosby piece. Sorry. Nick Kypreos , who was forced to retire from hockey due to a concussion, has posted an opinion piece on Sidney Crosby's future … The rest is here

Pens Morning Skate Buzz: Latest lineup News, Notes & Tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Rangers (25-9-4, 54 pts @ Penguins (21-13-4, 46pts MORNING SKATE BUZZ The Penguins in a pivotal division game could fall 10 pts behind the New York Rangers with a regulation loss. Losers of two straight, Pittsburgh currently trails New York by eight points with both teams at the 38 game mark. The Rangers who lead … The rest is here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-06-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” There aren’t many defensemen who can keep up with him when he gets going .” – Zbynek Michalek on defending Rangers forward Marian Gaborik. -The Penguins activated Paul Martin and Richard Park (above) from injured reserve … … Visit link

Pens recall forward McDonald Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have recalled forward Colin McDonald from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … View post

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. NY Rangers Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens lines (10:35 AM). Pens recall McDonald (10:05 AM). … Link

Penguins Recall Forward Colin McDonald from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins recall McDonald – 01-06-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have recalled forward Colin McDonald from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. McDonald, 27, is the AHL Penguins’ leading scorer with 28 points (eight goals, 20 assists) in 33 games. He was selected to the AHL’s all-star game earlier this week … Continue reading here

Video: YMCA Autograph Session (1/5/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Nine Pittsburgh Penguin players signed autographs at Dick’s Sporting Goods in the Mall at Robinson to help raise money for the YMCA Junior Penguins Program. … View video here

How we feel the morning of a Pens game Source: The Pensblog
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Video: Pens Vault: Saturday Night Fever (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins Vault travels to 1977 in a Penguins themed Saturday Night Fever video. … Watch here

Host Senators have 4 elected NHL All-Stars Source: Tribune-Review
Defenseman Erik Karlsson led all vote-getters in fan balloting, and captain Daniel Alfredsson and fellow forwards Milan Michalek and Jason Spezza elected to NHL All-Star game. … View post

Pens’ Malkin has fun with world junior championships Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins star Evgeni Malkin mocked some of his Canadian teammates when Russia jumped to a 6-1 lead, then fell silent as Canada roared back before falling, 6-5. … See the rest here

Upcoming weekend is pivotal for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
With home showdowns against the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils, the Penguins look to stand strong in Atlantic. … Go here to read the rest

Malkin Earns Bragging Rights Over Teammates Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin has endeared himself to fans with his fun and lighthearted presence on social medium Twitter (@malkin71_). Malkin at the 2005 World Junior Championshi… … The rest is here

More Crosby rumors, probably somewhat legit Source: The Pensblog
@JoshRimerHockey came out guns blazing this summer and said Crosby wouldn't be ready for the start of the season. Everyone blasted him … See the rest here

NHL Notebook: League suspends Florida forward Source: Post Gazette
The NHL suspended Florida Panthers forward Krys Barch for one game for an “inappropriate comment” directed toward Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban in a game Saturday between the two Eastern Conference foes. Barch was given a match penalty at the end of the first period after a scrum between Panthers defenseman Erik Gudbranson and Montreal’s Subban. … Continued here

Price of success lower for Rangers Source: Post Gazette
Couldn’t have been many NHL teams more opposed to a salary cap than the New York Rangers. Can’t be many who have benefited more from the league adopting one, either. Not because it leveled the league’s financial playing field — that’s precisely what New York didn’t care much for — but because it forced the Rangers to re-think their approach to putting together teams. … Excerpt from

Penguins Notebook: Martin, Michalek finally ready to team up again Source: Post Gazette
Paul Martin and Zbynek Michalek make up one of the Penguins’ top two defense pairings. On paper, anyway. In reality, at least one of them has been injured for 24 of the first 38 games — including every one since Nov … See more here

NHL Roundup: Rangers top Florida, surge to top of pack Source: Post Gazette
Marian Gaborik scored 3:29 into overtime for the host New York Rangers, who outlasted the Florida Panthers, 3-2, and moved to the top of the NHL standings with their eighth win in the past nine games. Gaborik took a drop pass from Derek Stepan in the high slot and slapped in a drive for his 23rd goal this season. … View post

Stunned Pic Of The Night: 1.5.12 Source: The Pensblog
7 Stunned pics in one picture From left to right: 1. Lady far left- making the “L” symbol. Congrats to her for being the only person in the last 10 years to do that in public … Visit link

DePaul 84 – Pittsburgh 81: Panthers stumble in final seconds to lose 4th in a row Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
DePaul 84 – Pittsburgh 81 Leading 81-77 with 14 seconds to play, Pitt (11-5, 0-3 Big East) stumbled once again blowing a last second lead, en route to a 84-81 loss to DePaul (10-4, 1-1 Big East) on Thursday night. … Go here to read the rest

What To Watch For: Pens vs. Rangers Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (21-13-4) vs. … Visit link

24/7 Rangers vs Flyers: Episode 4, live stream here Source: The Pensblog
10:00 pm on HBO. But we have a link. *NOTE -the broadcast is over Enjoy … Visit link

Pens/NHL Buzz & Tidbits: Martin, Park due back; Four team race in Atlantic? Latest NHL Rumblings, Early Hemsky suitors Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Emphasis of winning division games: Pittsburgh needs to start winning division games aside from beating up on the New York Islanders. They have two big ones this weekend with back-to-back home games, hosting the conference leading New York Rangers Friday night and facing the New Jersey Devils Saturday night. … Read more

How Sidney Crosby’s lost year changed hockey (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It’s been one year since concussion symptoms waylaid the Pittsburgh Penguins superstar, and now he’s missing again with no return in sight. … More

Canada Beats Finland 4-0 for WJC Bronze Source: penguins.nhl.com
CALGARY – The silver lining for Canada’s World Junior Championship is bronze. Paced by the Barrie Colts duo of Mark Scheifele and Tanner Pearson, Canada blanked Finland 4-0 at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday to capture the bronze m… … See the article here

Fan Guide vs. NY Rangers Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will battle the New York Rangers on Friday, January 6 at CONSOL Energy Center. Here are some tips for fans who plan to attend the game: Doors will open at 5:45 pm for the 7:00 pm start The Penguins wil… … See the article here

Sidney Crosby: Will Concussions Ruin the NHL? Source: Bleacher Report
The NHL has a sweeping problem that is destroying the game you and I love. Every night, it seems as if there is another superstar leaving the ice for an extended period of time because of a concussion. The poster boy for these concussions is Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby . His concussion back in January 2010 has kept the face of the Penguins franchise off the ice for almost an entire year. Crosby did come back for a brief period of time in November; however, concussion-like symptoms have sidelined Sid once again. Shelly Anderson with the Pittsburgh Post Gazette who caught up with both Crosby and Penguins coach Dan Bylsma about Sid’s latest setback : “It is frustrating for Sid,” Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma said. “Sid knows his body better than anybody else. He’s not feeling 100 percent. He’ll return to practice and playing when he is 100 percent. … More here

Video: CISCO NHL Live: Evgeni Malkin Source: penguins.nhl.com
CISCO NHL Live talks on the phone with Evgeni Malkin. … To see video click here

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

PensHead Daily Links 01-02-2012

Monday, January 2nd, 2012

Mike Rupp Scores & Salutes Source: The Pensblog
Insert a “Moves Like Jagr ” joke here. “Oh that's his? … See more here

MRI confirms torn ACL for Mendenhall; CB Madison to resign Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
An MRI this morning confirmed that Rashard Mendenhall has a torn ACL and he will have surgery in coming weeks. Mendenhall’s rehab is expected to be a timeframe of at least 6-9 months with some injury experts predicting his rehab could take as long as 12 months … Read more

VIDEO: Mike Milbury calls the Rangers "Blueshits" Source: The Pensblog
Welcome back Mike! … The rest is here

Neal Playing Like An All-Star Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal got his first taste of the NHL All-Star Weekend when he played in the YoungStars Game three years ago. The event took place in hockey-crazed Montreal, where then-rookie Neal tallied three assists while skating alongside players like … … Read this article

Twenty Years Later – Devils 4, Penguins 0 – 01-02-11 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 … … Read the rest here

Marc Staal is your Winter Classic feel-good concussion story (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
PHILADELPHIA When asked after the New York Rangers’ practice on Sunday whether injured defenseman Marc Staal would play in the 2012 NHL Winter Classic, Coach John Tortorella said “no, nothing’s changed with Marc. … Read this article

Gameday – 2012 Winter Classic Source: The Pensblog
New York Rangers (23-9-4) @ Philadelphia Flyers (22-10-4) 3:00 pm/et TV: NBC, CBC , RDS Citizens Bank Park – Philadelphia, PA The game taking place in Philadelphia today is a pretty huge one and that's not only because it's being played outside in a baseball stadium.The New York Rangers currently lead the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference in points with 50. The Philadelphia Flyers aren't far behind with 48 points. The Rangers have won six of their last seven games. … Visit link

Pens’ January schedule Source: The Pensblog
After three months of playing hockey like every day, the Pens will finally be able to catch their breath in January. … More

Pens still want us to vote for Crosby Source: The Pensblog
This is from the Penguins splash page. … Link

Disgraced Root Sports producer suspended Source: The Pensblog
We couldn't find any news article confirming this, but Dejan Kovacevic is like Tom Brokaw in his prime: When he says something, you can take it to the bank. Underage youths all throughout Root Sports' viewing area lost their innocence last week when an obscene profanity made it into the broadcast via Dan Bylsma's pregame speech: Fitting that the word “accountability” is on the wall. … Link

That awkward moment when you get owned by reporters Source: The Pensblog
From PHT , last night Columbus blue jackets head-coach Scott Arniel got owned by reporters in his post game presser: There was a rather uncomfortable scene at the podium last night following Columbus’ 4-2 loss to the Washington Capitals. Blue Jackets head coach Scott Arniel — clearly pissed about his team blowing a two-goal lead by allowing four goals in the third period — didn’t take too kindly to one reporter’s query. Arniel was asked about his team’s lacklustre 4-on-4 play (Columbus allowed two goals in 28 seconds at 4-on-4) by WBNS-FM reporter Lori Schmidt, which set off a mini-tirade. … See more here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (1/2/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after practice at the CONSOL Energy Center. … View video

Video: Off-Day: Paul Martin (1/2/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin talks to the media after practice at the CONSOL Energy Center. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: James Neal (1/2/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after practice at the CONSOL Energy Center. … Video here

Video: Off-Day: Evgeni Malkin (1/2/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to the media after practice at the CONSOL Energy Center. … Video here

Penguins Report: 1/2/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Martin back; Dupuis & Asham missing (11:23 AM). Malkin named Player of the Month for December (10:50 AM) … See more here

What We Learned: Bryzgalov not being serious enough for my liking (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 … More

Video: Pens Insider: Lovejoy Rehab (1/2/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Take a behind-the-scenes look at what it took for defenseman Ben Lovejoy to return to the ice after an injury. … View video

Five day break a chance for Penguins to reload Source: Post Gazette
It is not that having an extended break during the season is completely alien to the Penguins. Heck, they had one less than two months ago. … Go here to read the rest

Rangers, Flyers meeting in classic showcase Source: Tribune-Review
Cold, wind, ice. Conditions that usually spoil the enjoyment of a World Series game are on deck for the fifth edition of the NHL’s inside-the-park extravaganza. … More

Injuries continuing to stack up for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins lost two more players, and nearly a third, against the Devils, as right wings Pascal Dupuis and Arron Asham left and did not return. … See the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-02-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Note: We will host a live chat for today’s Winter Classic beginning at 3 p.m. … View post

Game evolving beyond race (The Windsor Star) Source: Yahoo Sports
The chase for the puck was on, and this was a race that Stephen Harper was determined to win. … Excerpt from

NHL Roundup: Nashville victory streak now at three Source: Post Gazette
Sergei Kostitsyn scored three goals to lead the Nashville Predators to their third consecutive victory, 5-3 against the visiting Calgary Flames on Sunday night. Kevin Klein and Matt Halischuk also scored for Nashville … See the rest here

NHL Trade Rumors: What Could the Penguins Offer for Zach Parise? Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins recently announced that Sidney Crosby’s status has not changed. If his status does not change as the season commences, the Pens will probably have to make a move to acquire a scorer for the stretch and the playoffs. A team that doesn’t really have a shot to win the Stanley Cup is the New Jersey Devils. … Link

Video: Mike Lange’s Journal (01/02/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Lange reflects back on the Penguins winning their first Stanley Cup and the seconds counting down to that win. … View video

Video: DSG Plays of the Week (1/2/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
See what were the Top Plays from last week. … Watch video here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-01-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from yesterday’s game . … Excerpt from

PensHead Daily Links 11-10-2011

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Forward Tangradi in the fold with Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins have recalled their best forward prospect, left wing Eric Tangradi, from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. … See the rest here

Penguins recall Tangradi Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have recalled left winger Eric Tangradi from their farm team in Wilkes-Barre. … Go here to read the rest


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Easygoing Sullivan Fits Right In Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins signed Steve Sullivan in the offseason with the intent of playing him in their top six and hoping he would help revitalize the power play. He’s certainly done just that, finding quick and blistering chemistry on a line with Evgeni Malkin and James Neal while averaging over four minutes a game on what’s currently the league’s sixth-ranked power play (tied with San Jose) … Continue reading here

Penguins reward Eric Tangradi with expected short-term callup Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Eric Tangradi from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, the team announced this evening. Tangradi, 22, currently leads WBS and ranks 10th in the AHL with seven goals, while ranking second on the team with 12 points in 12 games. … See the article here

Penguins Recall Forward Eric Tangradi Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Eric Tangradi from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Tangradi, 22, currently leads WBS and ranks … … Visit link

Tangradi Called Up Source: The Pensblog
The Big Dog, Eric Tangradi has been called up to Pittsburgh. … The rest is here

Six Penguins on All-Star ballot Source: Post Gazette
Injured center Sidney Crosby, who hasn’t played since Jan. 5, headlines a list of six Penguins who are on the ballot for the 2012 NHL All-Star Game. … Link

Six Penguins Highlight 2012 NHL All-Star Fan Balloting Source: penguins.nhl.com
NEW YORK – With impressive starts this season, the Dallas Stars and the Pittsburgh Penguins – leaders of theWestern and Eastern Conferences, respectively – hold a combined 11 spots on the ballot in the 2012 NHL All-Star Fan… … Continued here

Here’s the NHL 2012 All-Star Game fan ballot; anyone snubbed? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
(Not Pictured: Ovechkin uncontrollably laughing.) Once in a while, the National Hockey League learns from its mistakes, which is why you can score a goal with a skate in the crease and Chaka Khan didn’t appear on this year’s awards Continue reading … More here

Heatley and Setoguchi: Two Wild & crazy guys (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Ex-Sharks shooters take on primary role in Minnesota; the new and improved Ken Hitchcock in St. Louis; Power Rankings and Plus/Minus. … Link

Neal, Staal among six Penguins on NHL All-Star Ballot Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins will hold six spots on the NHL All-Star ballot, the NHL announced today. Penguins forwards James Neal and Jordan Staal and defenseman Kris Letang are on the ballot for the first time in their careers. … Read this article

Troy Polamalu misses second straight practice Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Safety Troy Polamalu did not practice on Thursday, sitting out his second straight practice with what is described as a rib injury. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Pens Insider: Dupuis Mic’d Up (11/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Listen in on Pascal Dupuis Mic’d up at practice today at the CONSOL Energy Center. … See video here

Video: Scouting Report: Dallas Stars (11/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo breaks down one of the hottest teams in the NHL before the Penguins take on the Dallas Stars tomorrow night. … Watch here

Video: Score Against Hunger Food Drive (11/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bring your non-perishable items to the game on November 15th to benefit the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. … Watch video here

Penguins Crosby remains out with concussion (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
While he feels much better these days, Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby remains unsure about when he’ll return to game action. Coach Dan Bylsma told reporters Thursday that Crosby won’t play this Friday or Saturday against Dallas or Carolina, respectively. … Read more here

Crosby to miss at least two more games Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Sidney Crosby, who has not played since Jan. 5 because of a concussion, will sit out at least two more games. … Read this article

Tyler Kennedy Close To Returning, Sidney Crosby Not Quite Source: The Pensblog
The Pittsburgh Penguins are close to getting a forward back from a concussion, but it's not the one everyone has been speculating about. Tyler Kennedy will be a game-time decision tomorrow . Kennedy hasn't played since October 15 due to a concussion … Read more

Crosby’s return still on hold for Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Sidney Crosby is feeling good these days. … Visit link

No Sidney Crosby for Dallas, Carolina games; return vs. Avalanche? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It was supposed to be Friday, right? National media were starting to assemble in Pittsburgh, figuring all the evidence pointed to Sidney Crosby’s return for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Dallas Stars, playing for the first time since Jan. 5 … Visit link

Crosby won’t play for Penguins this weekend Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Sidney Crosby will not play against the Stars on Friday, nor will he play in Raleigh on Saturday night. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins to Honor Military Veterans With Special Veterans Day Activities Friday Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will proudly honor our military veterans with a full day of special Veterans Day activities on Friday at CONSOL Energy Center. The Pens host the Dallas Stars Friday at 7 p.m. Among the “Support Our Heroes” ac… … Link

Crosby ruled out for this weekend Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has been ruled out for both games this week, Friday and Saturday night … Continued here

Trades ‘can be devastating’ – 11-10-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins traded Mark Letestu (above) earlier this week. For the Penguins organization, little had to be done beyond removing his name plate from his stall in the locker room. … Follow this link

Video: Off-Day: Steve Sullivan (11/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Sullivan talks to reporters following practice on Thursday. … Watch video here

Video: Off-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (11/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to reporters following practice on Thursday. … See this video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (11/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following practice on Thursday. … Watch video here

Farm Report: Despres leads team with 2 GWG; Tangradi continues to shine Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Farm Report Wilkes Barre/Scranton (8-3-1) extended their winning streak to seven games with a 4-2 victory over Norfolk on Wednesday night. Eric Tangradi (7G-5A-12Pts) scored twice, Ben Street (1) and Simon Despres (2) added a goal. … Read this article

Morning Buzz: Pens want to get Williams a look? Latest on Crosby, Kennedy Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens Morning Buzz Crosby Latest: On Wednesday there’s was no inkling that Sidney Crosby will return to game action Friday night vs the Dallas Stars but all parties involved remain guarded with info coming out. … Continued here

Penguins Report: 11/10/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
9:45 AM: It’s Thursday, so it’s time for the Pens 24/7 Radio Rewind. This week we chat with forward Steve Sullivan after the LA game. (Listen to the guy conducting the interview. … Continued here

12 Teams Set for Success After the First Month of the Season Source: Bleacher Report
It’s been a crazy opening month for the NHL this year, hasn’t it? Going into November, half of the current division leaders didn’t even see playoff action last year … Link

Breaking the 1-3-1 Source: The Pensblog
Before PSU students took to the streets, all the talk in the sports world last night was Philadelphia's answer to Tampa Bay's 1-3-1. This happened right off the opening face-off: The refs apparently whistled the play dead because the puck was not moving, and they probably told the Flyers this, so when the Flyers did it again later in the period, Pronger consciously kept the puck moving, as you'll see in the YouTube below. Can't find anything in the NHL rule book about a play being whistled dead due to the puck not being moved. Then again, we didn't really look that hard … Excerpt from

Empty Netter Assists – 11-10-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -James Neal (above) has the green light to shoot . -Sidney Crosby takes a good deal of contact in practice . … Visit link

Sled hockey team prepared to host opener Source: Tribune-Review
The Pittsburgh Mighty Penguins adult sled hockey team will host the season opener for the Mid-American Great Lakes Sled Hockey League at BladeRunners Ice Complex in Harmar. … Read more

Pens’ Crosby refuses to speak about return Source: Tribune-Review
Center Sidney Crosby declined to speak after the Penguins practiced at Consol Energy Center, relaying through a staffer that nothing’s changed. … Continued here

The Guy Who Announced The PSU Firings Has Ties To The Pens Source: The Pensblog
Strange Penguins tie-in to the bizarre shit going on at PSU. … Continued here

Penguins’ Neal: a shooting star Source: Post Gazette
Penguins winger James Neal not only leads team in goals (9), he leads the NHL in shots (64) and projecting his season totals leads to mind-boggling numbers. … The rest is here

Crosby gets ton of contact in practice Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center and captain Sidney Crosby has said he wanted more contact in practice for evaluation purposes, and he got quite a bit Wednesday. … Continued here

Rangers notch fifth win in row Source: Post Gazette
Marian Gaborik scored twice, Derek Stepan had a goal and two assists, and the visiting New York Rangers extended their winning streak to five games Wednesday night with a 3-2 victory against the Ottawa Senators. Henrik Lundqvist stopped 29 shots for New York (8-3-3), which hit the road for the first time since a 4-1-1 homestand. … See more here

Stars’ Ott to miss game against Penguins Friday night Source: Post Gazette
Dallas Stars forward Steve Ott, who has missed the past three games because of a hip pointer, will not join the Stars for the last two games of their current road trip, according to a team official. Ott, one of the Stars toughest and most aggressive players, has been working out and skating on his own in Frisco, Texas. … Read more here

Video: Radio Rewind: Steve Sullivan (11/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Sullivan is interviewed following his stellar performance against the LA Kings on this week’s Radio Rewind presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union. … Watch video here

In Other News, A.O. Parks Like A Dick Source: The Pensblog
Via Deadspin : Mannnn . What a dick. … Excerpt from

Penn State Riots On CNN Source: The Pensblog
Get your popcorn ready. This could be really bad. Pics via @ DailyCollegian go pens … Read this article

An Icon has Fallen: Joe Paterno fired over the phone Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penn State Board of Trustee’s announced tonight that the school has fired head coach Joe Paterno. … Read the rest here

Rangers’ Rupp out 4 to 6 weeks after knee surgery (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Rangers forward Mike Rupp is expected to miss four-to-six weeks after having surgery Wednesday to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. … See the article here

Video: Pens Insider: Project Bunde Up (11/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins teamed up with Dick’s Sporting Goods and the Salvation Army to make sure that area kids stay warm this winter. … Watch video here

PensHead Daily Links 07-13-2011

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

Penguins Sign Goaltender Scott Munroe Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed goaltender Scott Munroe to a one-year contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … Continued here

Prospect Camp: Day 2 Scouting Report, Buzz & Observations Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Day 2 Report Here are some player reports, buzz and observations from day 2 of Penguins prospect camp: Keven Veilleux vs Simon Despres from William DePaoli Simon Despres: I never try to over-rate a player’s abilities, based on what I see in a prospect camp, but 2009 first round pick Simon Despres continues to show … Continue reading here

Dreams From My Father Source: penguins.nhl.com
Inside the Penguins locker room hangs a black jersey. On the front in the crest of the Penguins logo. On the back reads the name SAMUELSSON with a No. … Read more

Talking Shop with John Hynes Source: penguins.nhl.com
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton head coach John Hynes is heading up the Penguins 2011 prospect development camp at CONSOL Energy Center, which runs from July 11-16. Here are a few points of interest that Hynes has shared with the media over Days 1 and 2 on … … The rest is here

Pens Saturday Scrimmage at CONSOL Energy Center Open to Public Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins 2011 prospect development camp runs from Tuesday, July 12 through Saturday, July 16 at CONSOL Energy Center. This year’s camp, which is the first to be held at CONSOL Energy Center, features a free scrimmage open t… … Read more

Because there hasn’t been nearly enough Steelers-related news today – 07-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
This might be the least absurd piece of Steelers-related news today. … View post

Veilleux – ‘If you don t have confidence, you can t play hockey’ – 07-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
Listed at 6-foot-5, 218 pounds, there aren’t too many bigger bodies in the Penguins organization than forward Keven Veilleux. And it’s doubtful anyone in the franchise has had a rougher time with regards to injuries the past several seasons … Visit link

Video: Philip Samuelsson Interview (7/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins prospect Philip Samuelsson sits down with Steve Mears. … Video here

Video: Philip Samuelsson: Tom Fitzgerald & Cooking Source: penguins.nhl.com
Philip Samuelsson talks about keeping in contact with Tom Fitzgerald & a little bit about living on his own as a young adult. … To see video click here

Video: Philip Samuelsson: On his Dad (7/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Philip Samuelsson talks about growing up learning from one of the best defenseman to play in a Penguin uniform. … See video here

Video: Philip Samuelsson: NCAA & USA (7/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Philip Samuelsson talks about his time playing at Boston College and winning a gold medal with USA Hockey in juniors. … View video

Video: Philip Samuelsson: Mic’d Up (7/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Philip Samuelsson mic’d up at prospect camp practice. … Click here to view video

Alain Lemieux Labor Day Weekend Dek Hockey Invitational Source: penguins.nhl.com
Fans, sign up now to play in the Alain Lemieux Labor Day Weekend Dek Hockey Invitational! Location: Murrysville SportZone and Dek Hockey 4491 School Rd South Export, PA 15632 Days: September 2 – 4th Ages: Penguin (7 – 9 yrs) &… … See the rest here

Tangradi to Appear on KDKA-TV Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins forward Eric Tangradi will appear on KDKA-TV at 6 p.m. Wednesday night. … Read this article

@pghpenguins: #Pens Bill Guerin gears up for development camp practice. – http://twitpic.com/5pkuan

NHL Free Agents 2012: Which Pittsburgh Penguin Free Agents Stay and Go? Source: Bleacher Report
For all intents and purposes, the Pittsburgh Penguins are done with the Free Agency period for 2011. The guys you see or do not see on the roster, make up the version of the team for the upcoming season. If you are like me, you no doubt have already played the 2011-12 season out in your mind (great to see Crosby lift the Cup again huh?) and are thinking about next offseaon’s Free Agent class. … See more here

Video: Prospect Camp: Dominik Uher (7/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Prospect Dominik Uher talks to the media after practice at the CONSOL Energy Center. … View video

Video: Prospect Camp: Josh Archibald (7/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Prospect Josh Archibald talks to the media after practice at the CONSOL Energy Center. … See this video

Video: Prospect Camp: Dan Bylsma (7/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma during Penguins’ Media Availability. … Watch video here

James Harrison on Big Ben: You ain’t Manning, you just get paid like he does Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
James Harrison has come out with an explosive interviewwith Men’s Journal where he calls commissioner Roger Goodell a “crook”, the “devil”, “puppet”, “dictator” and in so many words says he wouldn’t save Goodell’s life if he was on fire. “If that man was on fire and I had to piss to put him out, ” … Continued here

Foundation of Strength Source: penguins.nhl.com
Walk into the Penguins locker room after a game, and you’re bound to see the players trading their equipment gear for workout gear and beelining to the exercise bikes, treadmills and weights. It doesn’t matter that the players j… … See more here

Video: Prospect Camp Training (7/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Kadar, the Penguins Strength & Conditioning Coach, shows us how the team takes a look at their prospects when they report to camp. … Watch here


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WORLD CUP GAMEDAY CITY Source: The Pensblog
The U.S . Women's soccer team takes on France today in the World Cup semis. High noon. ESPN. do it Jonathan Brandis killed himself … View post

In 85 Days… Source: The Pensblog
This picture was taken surreptitiously after the horn sounded in Game 7. … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 07-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -At 23, Eric Tangradi (above) is the old man at the Penguins’ prospect development camp . … View post

Oilers deal Cogliano for second-round pick Source: Tribune-Review
Andrew Cogliano was drafted by Edmonton with the No. … Visit link

Prospects looking to lock on with Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Tom Fitzgerald, Penguins’ assistant to the G.M., said the team prides itself on finding players in unconventional ways. … Continue reading here

Penguins’ Tangradi growing as leader at camp Source: Post Gazette
Eric Tangradi doesn’t have his usual stall in the Penguins locker room at Consol Energy Center, and this crop of teammates includes many strangers. Still, the budding power forward is digging being in a comfortable, familiar setting this week. … More

Game 1 at PNC? National League earns Home Field Advantage in the World Series Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Game one of the World Series will be at PNC Park this October… Kidding a side, the National League has earned Home Field Advantage, defeating the American League 5-1 in the 82nd All-Star Game. … See the article here

Pens sign new enforcer, Steve MacIntyre Source: The Pensblog
As soon as Eric Godard , the most “productive” enforcer the Penguins have ever employed signed a 2-year deal with the Dallas Stars today, Shero answered back. He signed 6'6″ 265 lb. … View post

Penguins sign forward Steve MacIntyre to one-year contract Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins tonight signed free agent Steve MacIntyre, 30, to a one-year, two-way contract worth $600,000 at the NHL level. … Read more

Penguins add tough guy Steve MacIntyre to a 1 year (2-way) deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Former Penguins enforcer Eric Godard signed with the Dallas Stars this afternoon and the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight made a corresponding move, agreeing to terms with tough guy Steve MacIntyre. The importance of this deal is that the Penguins will not have to carry dead weight (enforcer on a 1-way deal who can’t play) like they … More here

Penguins Sign Forward Steve MacIntyre Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Steve MacIntyre to a one-year contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … The rest is here

The Rookie Source: penguins.nhl.com
The members of the Pittsburgh media were given photo rosters for this week’s Penguins prospect development camp so they could familiarize themselves with the players they hadn’t met yet. … Link

Penguins sign MacIntyre – 07-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
Here is your replacement for Eric Godard and Mike Rupp. The Penguins have signed former Oilers forward Steve MacIntyre, 30, to a one-year two-way contract. … See the article here

Evgeni Malkin and some dolphin Source: The Pensblog
Via @usbzoso : Tons more pics of Geno's summer over at penshead.com We've never been ones to post pics of players personal lives, but this picture makes limited sense and is awesome. Have to wonder if Crosby could take this pic , that Dolphin has headshot written all over it … Link

Dustin Jeffrey Re-Signs with Pittsburgh Penguins, Continues Trend Source: Bleacher Report
General Manager Ray Shero and the Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Dustin Jeffrey to a two-year deal Tuesday afternoon, one that will pay the emerging scorer $575,000 at the NHL level. Jeffrey, a 23-year-old prospect who broke into the NHL spotlight last season, led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins with 45 points (17 goals, 28 assists) in 40 games last season before being called up to Pittsburgh for good. With the big club, Jeffrey added seven goals and five assists in 25 games while playing mostly center and logging some time on the power play … Read this article

The Veteran Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi may be just 22 years old. … See the rest here

Video: Hockey is for Everyone (7/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Players from the Pittsburgh ICE, Mighty Penguins, and the Steel City Icebergs had an opportunity to skate at the CONSOL Energy Center. … To see video click here

PensHead Daily Links 07-12-2011

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

Despres hopes to make jump up to Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Defenceman Simon Despres was described last season as being a man playing among boys in junior hockey. This season, he hopes to fully complete his jump to manhood. … View post

Eric Godard signs two year deal with the Dallas Stars Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Former Pittsburgh Penguins enforcer Eric Godard has signed a two year deal with the Dallas Stars. Godard spent the past three seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins. … Follow this link

Prospect Camp: Day 1 Scouting Report & Observations Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Day 1 Observations Pens Prospect Camp Day 1 from William DePaoli Day 1 of Penguins prospect camp is in the books as the prospects went through testing earlier in the day and an on-ice session this afternoon. Most of the on-ice drills centered around skill/flow drills, systematic drils such as breakouts/forecheck and 1-on-1 situations. … Link

@pghpenguins: HOF broadcaster Mike Lange & NHL Coach of the Year Dan Bylsma at #Pens development camp: – http://twitpic.com/5p7scl

Stars sign Godard – 07-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Stars signed former Penguins forward Eric Godard (right) to a two-year contract . The first year is a two-ways while the second is one way. He will have a salary cap hit of $725,000 at the NHL level … The rest is here

Penguins Reach 100,000 Twitter Followers Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins reached a social media milestone on Tuesday when the team attracted its 100,000th Twitter follower. Tuesday’s milestone continues to highlight the Penguins’ success on Twitter, Facebook and the team&rsq… … Continued here

Puck Headlines: Teemu Selanne update; NHL realignment scenarios (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. Reminder: New Puck Daddy Photoshop contest for Boston Bruins Cup DVDs Continue reading … More here

Penguins, forward Dustin Jeffrey agree to two-year contract Source: Tribune-Review
Forward Dustin Jeffrey has signed a two-year contract worth $575,000 annually with the Penguins. The contract is a two-way deal for the upcoming season and one-way for the 2012-13 campaign. … See more here

Penguins re-sign forward Dustin Jeffrey. Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have re-signed forward Dustin Jeffrey to a two-year contract, the team announced today. … Read more

Penguins Re-Sign Forward Dustin Jeffrey Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward Dustin Jeffrey to a two-year contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Listen: Dustin Jeffrey Reaction Jeffrey’s contract is a two-way de… … Read the rest here

Penguins re-sign Jeffrey – 07-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have re-signed restricted free agent forward Dustin Jeffrey to a two-year contract. … Read more here

Video: Prospect Camp: Joe Morrow (7/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Morrow talks to the media before Prospect Camp at the CONSOL Energy Center. … View video

Video: Prospect Camp: Eric Tangradi (7/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi talks to the media before Prospect Camp at the CONSOL Energy Center. … View video

Dustin Jeffrey signs a two year – $1.15 million deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have resigned forward Dustin Jeffrey to a two year deal worth $1.15 million, the team announced this afternoon. Jeffrey’s deal will carry a cap hit of $575,000. … More here

Tuesdays With Stoosh: 7.12 Source: The Pensblog
Everyone: Do you know us? We’re a National Hockey League team! Jovanovski : But since we haven’t been to the playoffs in more than 10 years, nobody recognizes us – not even in our own hometown. … View post

@pghpenguins: D-men Alex Grant & Simon Despres pausing their stick taping to pose for a pic: – http://twitpic.com/5p5pa2

The Departed – Mike Rupp – 07-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
“The Departed” series on Empty Netters is a set of “eulogies” for former Penguins who have passed away… to other teams … Excerpt from

@pghpenguins: #Pens prospects have finished their medical & fitness testing. Here's Tangradi at a station: – http://twitpic.com/5p3s54

Summer School Source: penguins.nhl.com
Making the jump from amateur to professional hockey is about so much more than on-ice ability. That means the 28 young men in attendance at the Penguins’ annual prospect development camp, which kicks off bright and early Tuesday morning … … More

Penguins open prospect camp Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins will put some of their future talent on display at their annual prospect camp this week. … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 07-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Brooks Orpik is apparently a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock composed primarily of carbon along with variable quantities of other elements, chiefly hydrogen, with smaller quantities of sulfur, oxygen and nitrogen. Or he’s just shilling for the coal industry : Y6pS0dgqgdU -The Penguins’ prospect development camp … Read more here

Yankees’ Cano outlasts Gonzalez for crown Source: Post Gazette
PHOENIX — Robinson Cano had several targets to choose from when launching home runs into the right-field seats at Chase Field. He had the pool, or the walkway beyond it onto which he hit his final home run. … Read the rest here

86 Days…. Source: The Pensblog
Least we'll be able to recite the alphabet though. … Read more

TIOPS Players to Watch: Penguins Development Camp Preview Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Prospect Camp Preview The Pittsburgh Penguins 2011 prospect development camp will begin with on-ice practices at CONSOL Energy Center this Tuesday, July 12 and will run through Saturday, July 16. This years camp, which is the first to be held at CONSOL Energy Center, will feature a free scrimmage open to the public on Saturday, … See the rest here

NHL Notebook: Flyers new goalie accepts pressure Source: Post Gazette
Ilya Bryzgalov wants to accomplish what no goalie other than Bernie Parent has done for the Philadelphia Flyers: Win a Stanley Cup. Bryzgalov, 31, of Russia, understands the pressure of being a goaltender in Philadelphia, and he’s up for the challenge. After shuffling goalies in and out of the lineup for years, the Flyers are counting on Bryzgalov to be the man in net. … Continued here

PensHead Daily Links 07-10-2011

Sunday, July 10th, 2011

Presley goes into All-Star break with 4 game hitting streak (.467) Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
At least for the short-term, Alex Presley is earning his keep, even with Jose Tabata about 5 to 7 days away from returning. Presley who is batting .365 on the season, goes into the All-Star break with a four game hitting streak, batting. He is 7-for-15 (.467) with 5 runs scored, double and a triple, … Read the rest here

WORLD CUP: Brazil Stunned Source: The Pensblog
We are casual soccer fans, meaning that we'll watch the final few games of a big tournament if the U.S. is in it. We don't know much about the intricacies of the game, so forgive us if some of this recap is bizarre … Visit link

Why the NHLPA should fight for long-term contracts (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The debate on long-term contracts in the NHL is a front-burning issue after July 1, and will remain so through the next CBA negotiation. It’s a fascinating debate, because it involves so many conflicts within hockey: Team vs. team on Continue reading … Read the rest here

Penguins 2011 Development Camp Begins Tuesday at CONSOL Energy Center Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins 2011 prospect development camp will begin with on-ice practices at CONSOL Energy Center this Tuesday, July 12 and will run through Saturday, July 16. This year’s camp, which is the first to be held at CONSOL Energ… … Visit link

Local professional teams ‘like’ social scene Source: Tribune-Review
Nearly all professional sports teams, including the three in Pittsburgh, are ramping up efforts to communicate through social media. … Continue reading here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Losing Max Talbot Doesn’t Hurt as Badly as Most Fans Think Source: Bleacher Report
I’m certainly not the only Penguins fan who took a brief moment to pause on July 2, 2011 and quietly commemorate Max Talbot , the hard-working center whose inspired play and timely successes helped propel Pittsburgh to a third Stanley Cup championship. Since I was young, I was taught that the biggest sin a man can have is the sin of ingratitude. Too often, in the “what have you done for me lately” world of sports, fans lose perspective on the accomplishments of former greats, athletes who only want to do right by them, that have fallen on hard times, declined into mediocrity or taken their skills to a more opportune setting. I vividly recall hearing the news from Rick, a close friend and avid Penguins fan, that Talbot was leaving, and immediate concern was expressed on my face. … See more here

88 Days….. Source: The Pensblog
PensAreYourDaddy all business…. … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 07-10-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Arron Asham (right) is good people . -Happy 36th birthday to former Penguins defenseman Alain Nasreddine . Acquired at the 2004 trade deadline in a deal which sent Steve Webb to the … … See more here

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PensHead Daily Links 07-05-2011

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

Goaltender Brad Thiessen resigns for one year Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed goaltender Brad Thiessen to a one-year contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Thiessens contract is a two-way deal worth $525,000 at the NHL level. … More here

Listen to Sullivan’s Interview on 93.7 FM the Fan Source: penguins.nhl.com
Newly signed Penguins forward Steve Sullivan appeared on 93.7 FM the Fan Tuesday afternoon at 3:20 p.m. Here’s the audio from his interview, divided into two parts (The Penguins would like to thank Jeff Hathhorn at KDKA for providing the audi… … See the rest here

Penguins Re-Sign Goaltender Brad Thiessen Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed goaltender Brad Thiessen to a one-year contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Brad… … Visit link

Penguins re-sign Thiessen – 07-05-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have re-signed restricted free agent goaltender Brad Thiessen to a one-year two-way contract. … Visit link

Penguins’ summer development camp at CEC next week Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins’ annual summer development camp will be held at Consol Energy Center for the first time and features a scrimmage that will be open to the public. … More

Despres, Morrow highlight group of prospect to attend developmental camp Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins will host a prospect development camp July 11-16 at CONSOL Energy Center, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Highlighting the camp roster is forward Eric Tangradi, who played 15 regular-season games with Pittsburgh in 2010-11, and the teams previous three first-round draft picks: defenseman Simon … Read the rest here

Tangradi, Three First-Round Selections Highlight Penguins’ 2011 Development Camp Roster Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will host a prospect development camp July 11-16 at CONSOL Energy Center, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Highlighting the camp roster is forward Eric Tangradi, who playe… … Follow this link

Ohlendorf throws three-inning 45 pitch simulated game on Monday Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Ross Ohlendorf (0-0, 7.27 ERA)who has been sidelined for most of the season, is starting to make some minor progress. Ohlendorf on Monday threw a three-inning, 45 pitch sumulated game on Monday, without any setbacks, according to the team. … Read this article

Geno speaks (from far away), and a Jagr thought. Source: Chipped Ice
Happy Tuesday, dear readers; for the Americans among the audience, I hope your Independence Day was colorful with the suitable intake of greasy burgers. U-S-A!!! Bad jokes aside, somebody passed along this English-translation (I believe) of an interview Evgeni Malkin conducted with a Russian news organization … Continue reading here

Tough enough? – 07-05-11 Source: Empty Netters
With Mike Rupp gone and things looking doubtful for a return by Eric Godard, the Penguins are without two of their biggest bodies and toughest players. … See more here

Puck Daddy’s 2011 NHL Free-Agent Frenzy Report Card (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Good to see a summer where the “frenzy” in the NHL Free-Agent Frenzy isn’t just hyperbole, no? The dust has settled after a few days of signings both large and small, dramatic and expected. Many player you’d never expect to Continue reading … Read the rest here

Fuck Max Talbot Source: The Pensblog
Max Talbot will always be linked with the Cup banner hanging in the sky. Can't forget that. But memories fade, and reality takes their place … Go here to read the rest

Heatley says he’s eager to answer call of Wild Source: Post Gazette
The Minnesota Wild has been searching for the kind of dynamic goal-scorer who can put the puck in the net in the blink of an eye, a player who will not hesitate to let a shot rip from anywhere in the opposing goaltender’s zip code, ever since Marian Gaborik left in 2009. … More here

2011 Free Agency Recap Source: penguins.nhl.com
Now that the dust has settled from the 2011 NHL free agency period, Penguins fans can rest easy – and be excited for next season. That’s because Penguins general manager Ray Shero has locked up a scary-good looking roster of 12 forw… … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 07-05-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Don’t expect a return for Eric Godard (above). … Go here to read the rest

NHL roundup: Flames re-sign Babchuk Source: Tribune-Review
The Calgary Flames have re-signed defenseman Anton Babchuk to a two-year contract extension worth $5 million. … The rest is here

Dany Heatley excited for a fresh start in Minnesota Source: Tribune-Review
Dany Heatley, who never met a shot on goal he didn’t like, is determined to show the rest of the league he can still light the lamp with the best of them. … View post

93 Days….. Source: The Pensblog
A Stoosh joint… … Link

NHL Notebook: Weber re-signs with Buffalo Source: Post Gazette
Buffalo re-signed feisty defenseman Mike Weber, who played for the Pittsburgh Jr. B Penguins as a youth, to a multiyear contract. … Read more here

One more role player at affordable price on shopping list Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins are still poking around the fading embers of free agency to see if they can turn up someone worth adding to their depth chart. A capable role player, maybe … Go here to read the rest

PensHead Daily Links 07-03-2011

Sunday, July 3rd, 2011

NHL Notebook: Predators, Leafs trade four players (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Nashville Predators and Toronto Maple Leafs swapped four players on Sunday as Nashville sent Mathew Lombardi and Cody Franson to Toronto for minor league left wing Robert Slaney and defenseman Brett Lebda. As part of the agreement, Toronto will also send its fourth-round pick… … Continued here

Penguins sign AHL defenseman (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Sunday they have signed defenseman Boris Valabik to a one-year contract worth $550,000 at the NHL level. … Read the rest here

Jaromir Jagr: Pittsburgh Penguins Public Enemy No. 1 Source: Bleacher Report
Just when you think Jaromir Jagr might come back to the NHL and finish his career where he started it, as a Pittsburgh Penguin, leave it Jagr to do even more to cause Penguin fans to dislike him. After three years in the KHL in Europe and scoring a hat trick against the United States in the 2011 Men’s World Ice Hockey Championships, Jagr showed that at age 39 he still could play at a high level. Jagr had expressed an interest in returning to the NHL, the Penguins were one of the teams interested in him, and the interest seemed mutual. The Penguins had invited Jagr not long ago to a golf-outing reunion of the 1991 Stanley Cup team—it seemed as though the Pens were trying to extend an olive branch to Jagr and rekindle positive feelings between Jagr, the fans, and the franchise. The Penguins then offered a one-year, $2 million contact to Jagr. … Visit link

Pittsburgh Penguins: Does Losing Max Talbot and Mike Rupp Make Them Too Soft? Source: Bleacher Report
Free Agency was not particularly kind to the Penguins this season. Realistically though, that is to be expected. … See more here

Pens sign defenseman Valabik to two-way contract Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins signed defenseman Boris Valabik to a one-year contract today. … See more here

Boris Valabik signs one-year deal Source: The Pensblog
The Penguins signed 6'7″, 245 lb. defenseman Boris Valabik to a one-year, two-way contract today … More here

Penguins sign defenseman to two-way contract Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have signed free-agent defenseman Boris Valabik, formerly of Atlanta and Boston, to a one-year, two-way contract. … Continued here

Penguins sign minor league defenseman Boris Valabik Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Boris Valabik to a one-year contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Valabiks contract is a two-way contract worth $550,000 at the NHL level. Valabik, 25, split the 2010-11 season between the Chicago Wolves and Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League … Continued here

Penguins sign Valabik – 07-03-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have signed former Thrashers defenseman Boris Valabik to a one-year two-way contract . Valabik, 25, spent all of 2010-11 in the AHL splitting time between the Chicago Wolves and the Providence Bruins. … Read more

Penguins Sign Defenseman Boris Valabik Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Boris Valabik to a one-year contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Valabik’s contract is a two-way contract worth $550,000 at the NHL lev… … Read more here

Rangers catch Richards with $60 million deal Source: Tribune-Review
After a day of being wooed by teams around the NHL, Brad Richards picked the one that was the frontrunner all along the New York Rangers. … See the article here

Talbot hopes Pens fans remember him fondly Source: Tribune-Review
Max Talbot, who signed a five-year deal worth $9 million with the Philadelphia Flyers, shared some of his thoughts after inking a new contract. … Go here to read the rest

WB/S Roster Look Source: The Pensblog
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins look like they have another potential contender, on-paper if you take a quick look at the lines as if the season started today. Eric Tangradi – Ryan Craig – Nick Johnson Colin McDonald – Keven Veilleux – Paul Thompson Nick Petersen – Joe Vitale – Ben Street Geoff Walker/Ryan Schnell – Zach Sill – Bryan Lerg/Brian Gibbons Robert Bortuzzo – Brian Strait Simon Despres – Philip Samuelsson Carl Sneep – Alex Grant Brad Thiessen Lacking from that line-up as of right now, is a legitimate top-6 forward and a top pairing defenseman, preferably one who can quarterback the power play. Also, with John Curry not returning, a veteran AHL back-up goaltender will be needed as well … Continue reading here

WB/S signs AHL’s leading goal scorer Source: The Pensblog
The Penguins have signed the AHL's leading goal scorer from last season, Colin McDonald to a one-year, two-way deal. Last year, the WB/S Pens added the biggest name via free agency they've ever had in Brett Sterling. They've outdone themselves, again … Excerpt from

Jeffrey, Thiessen offered contracts Source: The Pensblog
GM Ray Shero has qualified RFA's forward Dustin Jeffrey and goaltender Brad Thiessen for new contracts. … See the rest here

Chris Bourque returns Source: The Pensblog
Chris Bourque, mostly known for being the worst forward in Penguins history, has been signed to a one-year contract by the Washington Crapitals. In 2009-10 after Bork put up some huge numbers in Pitt (0 goals, 3 assists in 20 games), the Crapitals re-claimed him off of waivers … More

Flames shift attention to shoring up the defence (The Calgary Herald) Source: Yahoo Sports
Feaster now trying to reel in Babchuk … Read more here

Jagr: ‘If I hurt somebody, I apologize’ Source: Post Gazette
Jaromir Jagr says he’s sorry. Sort of … Continued here

Burn Notice Source: The Pensblog
The burning has begun…. … Continued here

Jagr claims he turned down more money to join Flyers Source: Post Gazette
PHILADELPHIA — Jaromir Jagr had a message to Pittsburgh Penguins fans disappointed he spurned his former club in his return to the NHL: No hard feelings. … Read the rest here

Max Talbot and Jaromir Jagr: How Will They Shape the Penguins-Flyers Rivalry? Source: Bleacher Report
The infamous Pittsburgh Penguins – Philadelphia Flyers will begin a new chapter in the 2011-12 season. Sidney Crosby , Marc-Andre Fleury and company will have to wait until December to take on a vastly different Flyers team. Gone are team captain Mike Richards, top goal scorer Jeff Carter and talented forward Ville Leino … See more here

PensHead Daily Links 07-02-2011

Saturday, July 2nd, 2011

NHL Notebook: More free agent signings, including Richards, Gagne and Vrbata (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The New York Rangers won the Brad Richards sweepstakes, agreeing to terms on a nine-year, $58.5 million contract with the All-Star forward Saturday. The deal isn’t yet official, as all documents still need to be signed, but Richards is now off the market. … Continued here

Jagr: Turned down more money to join Flyers (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PHILADELPHIA – Jaromir Jagr had a message to Pittsburgh Penguins fans disappointed he spurned his former club in his return to the NHL: No hard feelings. … Read this article

UFA signings for all 30 NHL teams (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
A team-by-team tracker of UFA signings. … See more here

Chris Borque, son of Hall of Famer, signs one-year deal with Capitals (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Chris Borque, the 25-year-old son of Hockey Hall of Famer Ray Borque, has returned to the U.S. and the NHL, signing a one-year contract Saturday with the Washington Capitals. Borque, who was a free agent before signing with the Caps, had split the past season playing in both… … Follow this link

Caps bring back LW Chris Bourque on 1-yr deal (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have signed free agent left wing Chris Bourque to a one-year contract. … See the article here

Jagr unapologetic for not signing with Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
“I didn’t promise anybody anything,” Jaromir Jagr said in a conference call Saturday, a day after signing with the Flyers. … Read more here

Bourne Blog: Why long-term contracts in the NHL are stupid (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Becoming the best hockey player you can be takes a lot of commitment when the cameras aren’t running. During the summer months, you don’t actually have to be anywhere or do anything. Nobody will know if you skip a day Continue reading … More

Jagr didn’t owe Pittsburgh anything Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Here’s my final take on the Jagr situation for this summer because I’m sick of talking about it: He didn’t owe Pittsburgh anything. … More here

Jagr: Turned down more money to join Flyers (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer … Visit link

Jagr says going to team with right handed centerman was important Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Jagr on why Flyers were a better fit than PIT or DET Jaromir Jagr spent two weeks mulling an NHL return to the Detroit Red Wings or Pittsburgh Penguins and in the end it was the Philadelphia Flyers that Jagr saw as the best fit. … View post

Jagr: ‘Just because somebody is (telling) you they want you to go there, that doesn’t mean that’s where you have to go.’ Source: Chipped Ice
Josh Yohe hopped on a conference call between Jaromir Jagr and the media today. Josh’s quick-hitting story, worth reading: — Jaromir Jagr is not apologizing for not signing with the Penguins. “I didn’t promise anybody anything,” Jagr said in a conference call Saturday … View post

Jagr – ‘I didn’t promise anybody anything’ – 07-02-11 Source: Empty Netters
Jaromir Jagr spoke during a conference call today and discussed his decision to join the Flyers. Fuzzy audio of the call can be heard here . … Excerpt from

The Famous Steve Sullivan Fan Karma Incident Source: The Pensblog
This needed a whole post. If you aren't familar with what happened here watch the video with the detailed account: … See more here

So what is Steve Sullivan about? Source: The Pensblog
Fuck the players that aren't here, time to focus on the players that will be. After the smoked cleared, Shero signed Steve Sullivan to a 1 year deal, worth 1.5 million. His stats: By all accounts, Sullivan is a scrappy son of a bitch … Link

Empty Netter Assists – 07-02-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” I don’t know Jaromir Jagr, so I’m not bitter at all. This is business, to me .” – Ray Shero on who know who. The Penguins made an offer of one year for $2 million … Excerpt from

NHL News: Rangers land Richards with 9 year deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Brad Richards sweepstakes are over. The prized free agent will sign a reported 9 year – $58.5 million deal with the New York Rangers today. Richards turned down less money to reunite with head coach John Tortorella and he is now Broadway bound … See the article here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Jaromir Jagr’s Antics Show That He’s Still a Boy Source: Bleacher Report
The season was 2001. Jaromir Jagr had an interview by his locker room stall with a mask of a little girl covering his face. It was fitting. He was acting like one. There were rumors that he was not fond of how the attention had shifted to Mario Lemieux after his comeback. … See more here

A New Jagr Video Source: The Pensblog
It had to be done. It borrows liberally from the other Jagr video by HoboJoe. YouTube blocked the audio so we had to use MegaVideo. … See the rest here

Money flows as NHL free agency opens up Source: Tribune-Review
While Dallas Stars center Brad Richards was considered the cream of a small elite crop of players available on the open market, dozens of other players reached deals on the opening day of NHL free agency. … Excerpt from

Penguins bring back Kennedy, add Sullivan Source: Tribune-Review
Tyler Kennedy and Steve Sullivan, along with Kris Letang, give the Pens something they haven’t had in many years: three viable, right-handed options on the power play. … More here

Jagr won’t be feeling the love from Pens fans Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins fans of all ages had a mix of emotions after former NHL MVP Jaromir Jagr signed with the reviled Flyers. … Follow this link

Kovacevic: Jagr’s greed wins out again Source: Tribune-Review
When Jaromir Jagr accepted a one-year, $3.3 million offer from Philadelphia, he spurned not only the Penguins, but the Red Wings. … More

Jagr signing reignites Pens-Flyers rivalry Source: Tribune-Review
By signing a one-year contract with Philadelphia, Jaromir Jagr officially restored the Penguins-Flyers rivalry to the greatest of heights. … Read more

Penguins see Jagr, Talbot join rival Flyers Source: Post Gazette
It had to sting. … Read more here

Jagr to Philly; Richards looking for new NHL home (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
So much for this being an unattractive bunch of NHL free agents. … More

Penguins re-sign Kennedy, add Sullivan Source: Post Gazette
Tyler Kennedy is not a particularly large man. He is listed as being 5 feet 11, 183 pounds. And that might be on his tiptoes with a pocket full of rocks. … More here

Cook: Jagr’s baggage wasn’t worth Penguins’ risk Source: Post Gazette
One day, Penguins general manager Ray Shero will thank Jaromir Jagr. Not today or next week, maybe … See the article here

Rangers agree to terms with Rupp on 3-year deal (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Rangers added some muscle to their forward corps by agreeing to terms with Mike Rupp, who left the Pittsburgh Penguins for a three-year, $4.5 million deal with New York. … See more here

Winners and losers in July 1 NHL Free-Agent Frenzy (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
(Ed. Note: Please keep in mind when this was posted, and that it only covers the activity on July 1 … The rest is here

Sullivan a Familiar Face for Shero Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Although Steve Sullivan is a 15-year NHL veteran, his name may be unfamiliar to Penguins fans as he’s played in the Western Conference since 1999. But Sullivan – who has spent the last six se… … See the article here

Smaller teams turn free agency into a frenzy (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
For a change it wasn’t the big spenders turning NHL free agency into a frenzy. … Continued here

Kennedy Picks Pittsburgh Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy first joined the Penguins organization as an 18-year-old kid, when Pittsburgh drafted him in the fourth round (99th overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. .roundedcornr_box { background: #e4e4e4; float: right; margin: 0 1… … More here

NHL Notebook: Jagr signs with FLyers, Cole goes to Canadiens (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHLPA’s grievance against the Nashville Predators for not qualifying their restricted free agents on time will be heard on July 8. … Excerpt from

Pens sign AHL goal scorer Colin McDonald; Sterling not expected back Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Colin McDonald to a one-year contract. McDonalds contract is a two-way contract worth $525,000 at the NHL level. … Follow this link

Shero: We Withdrew Our Offer and Moved On Source: penguins.nhl.com
On the morning of July 1st the Penguins had two priorities before the noon free agency clock struck: 1) sign forward Tyler Kennedy to a contract; 2) get a decision from Jaromir Jagr on a one-year contract offer. “We made (Jagr) an offer … … Link

Pittsburgh Penguins: Evgeni Malkin Key to 2011-2012 Season without Jaromir Jagr Source: Bleacher Report
NHL free agency went live at 12:00 PM Eastern Time July 1st, and despite all the hubbub over the past few weeks, Jaromir Jagr did not sign with the Pittsburgh Penguins .In fact, GM Ray Shero removed the offer from the table. Contrary to popular belief, the Penguinswill still play out their schedule this season … More

PensHead Daily Links 07-01-2011

Friday, July 1st, 2011

Ray Shero Media Conference: July 1, 2011 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins general manager Ray Shero met with the media Friday afternoon to discuss the first day of free agency. Here’s the transcript of what Shero had to say: On what was behind the media release today announcing the Penguins had pulled their offer to Jaromir Jagr: I think it’s pretty much documented that we made an offer to him on Tuesday within the parameters of our salary cap, always with the idea of bringing back Tyler Kennedy as well … Read this article

Penguins sign forward McDonald to deal Source: Tribune-Review
The Pens inked the 26-year-old forward to a two-way contract. He will earn $525,000 if he makes the NHL roster. … More here

Feel the Hate Source: The Pensblog
No idea what's even going on anymore. Jagr & Talbot are Flyers. They wanted the money and they got it … Excerpt from

Free agent wrapup: Jagr to Flyers, but Richards still available (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
While the Philadelphia Flyers arguably made the biggest individual splash in the NHL’s opening day of free agent frenzy Friday by signing five-time scoring champion Jaromir Jagr to a one-year, $3.3 million contract, the Brad Richards Sweepstakes was expected to continue… … Read this article

Blue Jackets give Wisniewski big raise (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Montreal Canadiens will receive a fifth round draft choice in next year’s draft after the Columbus Blue Jackets announced a five-year deal for pending free agent James Wisniewski. … Continue reading here

Penguins Sign Forward Colin McDonald Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Colin McDonald to a one-year contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. McDonald’s contract is a two-way contract worth $525,000 at the NHL… … Go here to read the rest

Day 1 Wrapup: Can soon-to-be 37 year old winger Sullivan have an impact over 82 games? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens add soon-to-be 37 year old Steve Sullivan for help on wing The Pittsburgh Penguins struck out in the Jaromir Jagr sweepstakes and were not players for any of the top free agent wingers on the market or even the group of midtier wingers who were getting paid handsomely. “This is not the market to … See the article here

Rangers agree to terms with Rupp on 3-year deal (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Rangers added some muscle to their forward corps by agreeing to terms with Mike Rupp, who left the Pittsburgh Penguins for a US$4.5-million, three-year deal with New York. … More here

Penguins sign free agent Steve Sullivan (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday agreed to terms for a one-year, $1.5 million contract with free agent forward Steve Sullivan. Sullivan, 36, comes to the Penguins after six seasons with the Nashville Predators. He had 10 goals and 22 points for the Predators last season, plus an… … Read more here


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Canadiens sign F Cole, backup G Budaj (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Montreal Canadiens have signed free agent forward Erik Cole from the Carolina Hurricanes and backup goalie Peter Budaj from the Colorado Avalanche. … See the rest here

Flyers sign two former Penguins: Jagr, Talbot (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PHILADELPHIA – On the western side of Pennsylvania sits The Steel City. On the other side, at least in hockey circles on Friday, sits The Steal City. … More here

Penguins sign minor-leaguer McDonald – 07-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have signed minor-league forward Colin McDonald to a one-year two-way contract. In 80 games last season with the Oklahoma City Barons, the Oilers’ AHL affiliate, McDonald led the league with 42 goals while adding 16 assists for 58 points. … See the rest here

Shero speaks – 07-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
Ray Shero held a press conference this evening: 120177 … More here

Avs remake tandem with Varlamov, Giguere (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Colorado Avalanche, in dire need of goaltending, traded two high draft picks for Semyon Varlamov of Washington. … More here

Penguins sign forwards Sullivan, Kennedy (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins on Friday agreed to terms with forwards Steve Sullivan and Tyler Kennedy as the NHL’s free-agent signing period opened up. Sullivan, 36, is a 15-year veteran who had 10 goals and 22 points for Nashville last season. He spent six seasons with the Predators, and has 682 career points … See the article here

Pens sign veteran forward Steve Sullivan Source: Tribune-Review
He scored 10 goals in 44 games with Nashville last season. Sullivan has scored 266 goals in 890 career games during 14 NHL seasons. … Read more

Rupp signs with Rangers Source: Tribune-Review
One of locker room’s most popular players, Mike Rupp has signed with the New York Rangers for three years and $4.5 million, according to reports out of New York. … See more here

NHL Free Agency 2011: Pittsburgh Penguins Sign Steve Sullivan Source: Bleacher Report
The Penguins made a move to make up for the losses of Max Talbot and Mike Rupp by signing Steve Sullivan , who spent the last seven seasons with the Nashville Predators . His contract will be for one year and is worth $1.5 million. Sullivan, who comes in at just 5’8″, is a veteran who has also played with the New Jersey Devils , Toronto Maple Leafs and the Chicago Blackhawks . … Continued here

Penguins sign forward Steve Sullivan (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins on Friday signed free-agent forward Steve Sullivan to a one-year contract, worth $1.5 million. Sullivan, 36, is a 15-year veteran who had 10 goals and 22 points for Nashville last season … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Agree to Terms with Forward Steve Sullivan Source: penguins.nhl.com
View Photo Gallery The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to terms with forward Steve Sullivan on a one-year contract, it was announced today by executive vice preside… … More

Penguins sign Sullivan from Nashville Source: Post Gazette
Winger Steve Sullivan, late of Nashville, has accepted a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Penguins. … Read more here

Flyers sign Talbot to five-year deal (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PHILADELPHIA – The Flyers on Friday signed free-agent forward Maxime Talbot to a five-year contract. … Read more

Max Talbot signs with Philadelphia Source: Post Gazette
Jaromir Jagr isn’t the only Penguins alum to sign with the Philadelphia Flyers today. … Continue reading here

Asham Returns Source: penguins.nhl.com
After battling through injuries for much of last season, Arron Asham exploded onto the scene in the playoffs. He was arguably the best player on the squad in the Penguins’ opening round series versus Tampa Bay. In seven games he posted a … … Continued here

Penguins sign Sullivan – 07-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
According to TSN, the Penguins have signed former Predators forward Steve Sullivan to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million . In 44 games this season, Sullivan scored 22 points (10 goals, 22 assists). In nine playoff games, he scored three points (two goals, one assist). … View post

Rupp to Rangers – 07-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
Former Penguins forward Mike Rupp has joined the rival Rangers. He agreed to a three-year deal worth $4.5 million. … Excerpt from

Talbot to Flyers – 07-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
This just keeps getting more and more insane. The NWO Flyers have signed former Penguins forward Maxime Talbot. According to TSN, The deal is for five years and $9 million … More here

Flyers sign Jaromir Jagr Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Jaromir Jagr has agreed to a one year deal with the Philadelphia Flyers, Flyers GM Paul Holmgren announced. The deal is a reported one year – $3.3 million contract. … See the rest here

NHL Free Agency 2011: Pittsburgh Penguins Re-Sign Tyler Kennedy Source: Bleacher Report
Not long after the Pittsburgh Penguins rid themselves of the Jaromir Jagr drama , they brought back forward Tyler Kennedy , signing the center to a two-year contract that will run through the 2012-13 season. … More here

NHL Free Agency 2011: Pittsburgh Penguins Withdraw Jaromir Jagr Contract Offer Source: Bleacher Report
On Friday morning, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they withdrew a one-year, $2 million contract offer for team legend Jaromir Jagr. Jagr was looking to return to the NHL after spending the last three seasons playing in the KHL in Russia … Read the rest here

Video: Ray Shero Media Conference (7/1/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ray Shero updates the media about the start of Free Agency. … To see video click here

Video: 2011 Free Agency: Steve Sullivan Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins sign free agent winger Steve Sullivan to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. … Click here to view video

Talbot signs 5-year deal with Flyers Source: Tribune-Review
Max Talbot today has signed a five-year, $9 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. … Go here to read the rest

Talbot to Flyers Source: The Pensblog
5 years, 9 million. yikes. … See the rest here

Penguins sign F Kennedy to two-year deal (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins on Friday re-signed forward Tyler Kennedy to a two-year contract worth $4 million. The announcement came soon after Pittsburgh formally withdrew their one-year contract offer to free-agent forward Jaromir Jagr. … Read the rest here

Flyers, not Penguins, sign Jagr for one year (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PHILADELPHIA – Free-agent forward Jaromir Jagr on Friday surprised many around the league, signing a one-year contract with the Flyers. … Read more

Jaromir Jagr joins Philadelphia Flyers, snubs Penguins over money (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Thirty minutes before unrestricted free agency began, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced they were pulling their offer for Jaromir Jagr. The Detroit Red Wings soon followed suit. He and agent Petr Svoboda had reopened the bidding for the 39-year-old free agent Continue reading … Excerpt from

Jagr has signed with the Flyers. UPDATE: For 3.3 million Source: The Pensblog
TSN.ca reports, 3.3 million for Jagr. … See the rest here

Tyler Kennedy, Chris Higgins re-sign; Red Wings out on Jagr (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Free Agent Frenzy is underway and the full list of available players has been released by the NHL. … Read more

Pens sign Kennedy to 2-year deal Source: Tribune-Review
Minutes after pulling an offer to Jaromir Jagr off the table, the Penguins signed Tyler Kennedy to a two-year contract. … Follow this link

Tyler Kennedy re-signs with Penguins (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed forward Tyler Kennedy to a two-year contract worth $4 million, the team announced Friday. Kennedy, 24, is coming off his best season with the team after posting career highs in games played (80), goals (21), assists (24), points (45) and power-play… … View post

Kovacevic: Stunned Penguins left with no other option Source: Tribune-Review
Whatever you do, don`t blame the Penguins. They had every reason to believe that Jaromir Jagr was serious about returning to Pittsburgh, to the point that many were sold on the idea that it was inevitable. … More

Jagr to Flyers – 07-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
This is like something from the mind of Vince McMahon. Jaromir Jagr has joined the Philadelphia Flyers . … … Continued here

Tyler Kennedy signs two-year deal with Pens (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins are holding on to Tyler Kennedy. … The rest is here

Penguins keep Tyler Kennedy Source: Post Gazette
Right winger Tyler Kennedy is staying with the Penguins. … Continued here

Tyler Kennedy Re-Signs Source: The Pensblog
On the heels of the Jagr news, comes the news that Tyler Kennedy will be back in Pittsburgh. Tyler Kennedy has signed a two-year deal worth $2 million per season … Continue reading here

No Jagr in Pittsburgh as Pens pull 1-year, $2 million offer (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
(UPDATE: Jagr surprises everyone by signing a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Philadelphia Flyers). During this week’s increased flirtation between Jaromir Jagr and the Pittsburgh Penguins, it was evident that GM Ray Shero wasn’t going to sit around and Continue reading … Read more here

Penguins Re-Sign Forward Tyler Kennedy Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward Tyler Kennedy to a two-year contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Kennedy’s contract will run through the 2012-13 season and has an… … More here

Semi-live free agency blog – 07-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
Welcome to our semi-live free agency blog. We’re getting off to a late start given the Penguins moves earlier. 12:11 p.m.: Here are our posts on Tyler Kennedy re-signing and the … See the article here

Penguin re-sign Kennedy – 07-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
One domino is removed and another is moved into place. (Is that even a cliche?) Within minutes of announcing they were moving on from Jaromir Jagr, the Penguins have re-signed unrestricted free agent forward Tyler Kennedy to a two-year contract worth a total of $4 million. He will have a salary cap hit of $2 million … Read more

Penguins withdraw offer to Jagr Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins have withdrawn their offer to Jaromir Jagr, general manager Ray Shero said in a statement released by the team just before noon when NHL free agency was set to open. … Visit link

Penguins withdraw offer to Jaromir Jagr (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. … Continued here

Nothing yet on Jagr from Pens Source: Tribune-Review
General manager Ray Shero and his staff are in a meeting room at Consol Energy Center preparing for the start of NHL free agency at noon, but as of 10:45 a.m. … More here

Penguins withdraw offer to Jagr Source: Post Gazette
After waiting to hear from free agent Jaromir Jagr for three days, the Penguins withdrew their one-year, $2 million contract offer to him this morning. … Read the rest here

Jagr Watch Is Over: Pens Withdraw Offer Source: The Pensblog
There will be no homecoming for Jaromir Jagr. According to many on Twitter, including John Buccigross, the Penguins have withdrawn their $2 million offer to Jaromir Jagr. STUNNED … See the article here

Penguins Withdraw Offer to Jagr Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins withdrew their one-year, $2 million contract offer to free agent Jaromir Jagr Friday morning. “We made what we thought was a very fair contract offer to Jaromir on Tuesday, based on his stated interest of returning … … Read more here

Pens on verge of signing Kennedy Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins appear on the verge of signing right wing Tyler Kennedy to a contract. … View post

Penguins withdraw offer to Jagr – 07-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
Well… … See the rest here

Free Agent survival kit Source: The Pensblog
For those stuck at work, or generally clueless to the craziness of Free Agency. 1 … Read this article

NHL Free Agency Frenzy: Pens activity dictated by Jagr, Kennedy decisions Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
July 1, 2011 Kennedy Watch The Penguins feel confident that they will get Tyler Kennedy locked up before free agency starts at 12:00 p.m. but both sides are expecting talks to go right down to the wire. As of 8:30 a.m., talks have yet to get going. … Read the rest here

Welcome to the last day of Jagrwatch; Start of Free agency Source: The Pensblog
We've had some big time July 1st's. This one promises to be one of the most interesting … Continued here

Jagr’s "heart is in Pittsburgh"? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL free-agency window gets thrown open at noon Friday and the Pittsburgh Penguins are hoping Jaromir Jagr… … Continued here

Jagr playing for the Habs? (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
Will Jaromir Jagr be playing for the Canadiens next season? … Link

Sabres, veteran Ehrhoff reach 10-year deal Source: Tribune-Review
The Buffalo Sabres’ gamble to acquire and then sign Christian Ehrhoff before free agency paid off: The veteran defenseman agreed to a 10-year, $40 million contract. … See the article here

Richards rare gem in dull NHL free agency Source: Tribune-Review
While the NFL and NBA are embroiled in labor disputes that threaten their seasons, NHL clubs are gearing up to spend more money on salaries than they have since a lockout canceled a full campaign six years ago. … Read this article

Kovacevic: If Mario were writing to Jagr Source: Tribune-Review
Thanks to the terrific techies here at the Trib, I was able to intercept an email from Mario Lemieux to Jaromir Jagr. … Read more

Athletes returning to roots does not always work out for best Source: Tribune-Review
There is no reason to believe Jaromir Jagr’s return to the Penguins after a 10-year absence wouldn’t be a good thing. No reason except perhaps this: History. … View post

Avs’ Fleischmann intrigues as free agent pick up (The Province) Source: Yahoo Sports
Tomas Fleischmann was a point-per-game performer for the Colorado Avalanche before the unrestricted free agent was sidelined for the season Jan. 18 with a blood clot in each lung now under control by the use of blood-thinners. … Visit link

Empty Netter Assists – 07-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Note: We’ll have a live blog running throughout the day once the free agency festivities officially begin at noon. … Excerpt from

Priority for Penguins’ Shero is signing Kennedy Source: Post Gazette
Tyler Kennedy is not the right-winger-for-hire who is making headlines on a couple of continents these days. He’s not the guy who has inspired a frenzy among Penguins partisans, who has a significant portion of the fan base frothing at every hint, accurate or otherwise, of where he might be working next season. … The rest is here

Sources: Jagr has “minor concerns” about “connecting with Pens young core Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Jagr saga will go into Friday, possibly into Weekend Jaromir Jagr remains torn on his playing future as he attempts a return to the NHL. How much longer will it play out? … Go here to read the rest

Jagr Watch: Penguin again or flirting with more teams? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The ever-morphing hockey drama known as Jagr Watch rolls on, as a second Jaromir Jagr Decision Day has passed by without any definitive word on where the 39-year-old former NHL star will play next season. Luckily, his agent Petr Svoboda Continue reading … Go here to read the rest

Penguins wait to hear back from Kennedy in morning on revised offers Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
2 year deal close? … See the article here

Svoboda, "Alot more teams now we’re talking to." Source: The Pensblog
And to think, at one point this was fun. … Read this article

ESPN: Jagr’s agent says decision will made ‘in the next few days’ – 06-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
Well #JagrWatch just keeps getting better and better. Petr Svoboda, the agent for former Penguins star Jaromir Jagr, told ESPN’s Scott Burnside that his client will make a decision on his future “in the next few days .” Svoboda … Read more

PensHead Daily Links 06-29-2011

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

Penguins haven’t dealt Talbot’s rights to Leafs Source: Tribune-Review
Max Talbot’s agent, Pat Brisson, confirmed to the Tribune-Review that Talbot’s rights have not been dealt. … The rest is here

Talbot’s camp saying rights have not been traded to Toronto Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
A report yet again surfaced that the Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired the negotiating rights for Max Talbot. This time from RDS.Ca. … Read more here

Max Talbot’s Rights Traded to Toronto. UPDATE: No he wasn’t afnsdkgl Source: The Pensblog
Per everyone on the Internet. Talbot's rights shipped out to Toronto. No idea for what … Excerpt from

Agent denies report of Talbot’s rights being dealt – 06-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Pat Brisson, the agent for Penguins forward Maxime Talbot, has shot down a repot by Canadian broadcaster RDS which stated that the Penguins have dealt the signing rights to forward Maxime Talbot to the Maple Leafs . … More here

JAGR WATCH: Turtles Source: The Pensblog
There are unconfirmed reports from an employee of Delta Airlines at JFK that Jagr will be on the 6:30 connecting fight to Pittsburgh. We're not really sure if his origial flight has landed, as turtles have taken over JFK. … More here

If it’s on Wikipedia … – 06-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
… it must be true … See the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins Offer Jaromir Jagr 1-Year Deal: How This Could Be Fitting Source: Bleacher Report
In the early 1990s, Jaromir Jagr was a member of a Pittsburgh Penguins squad that oozed with talent. Two decades later, the possibility of his career coming full circle is incredibly enticing. According to The Associated Press , the Penguins offered Jagr a one-year contract and are waiting to hear back from his agent today. … More

Chat live with Dejan Kovacevic tomorrow Source: Tribune-Review
Tribune-Review sports columnist Dejan Kovacevic will be live at noon Thursday to answer reader questions about Pittsburgh sports. … View post

Jagr decision pending, despite reports Source: Tribune-Review
Despite overseas reports that Jaromir Jagr has agreed to a contract with the Penguins, both parties say no decision has been made. … The rest is here

Russian reports of Jagr signing untrue, landing at 4pm? Source: The Pensblog
Again, from the trib : Despite overseas reports that Jaromir Jagr has agreed to a contract with the Penguins, both parties say no decision has been made. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins offer Jagr one-year contract (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have offered former NHL MVP Jaromir Jagr a one-year, $2 million contract, according to multiple reports, and are expecting an answer Wednesday. … Link

Penguins make offer to Jagr, await word (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins have offered former NHL MVP Jaromir Jagr a one-year contract, and expect to hear a decision from Jagr's agent on Wednesday. Jagr, 39, was a Pittsburgh draft pick in 1990, and helped lead the Penguins to two Stanley Cup championships. … Read this article

Pens moving on from Rupp to Arron Asham? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins are intensifying their efforts to resign winger Arron Asham, sources told Inside Pittsburgh Sports this morning. Asham who was not believed to be in the Penguins plans (things change quickly), is now back on the Penguins radar as talks with Mike Rupp are believed to be going south. However, the Penguins have … Continued here

Jagr on way to U.S., decision nears Source: Tribune-Review
The agent for Jaromir Jagr said today that Jagr is en route to the United States and will inform of a decision on his NHL future late this afternoon. … Excerpt from

Jagr on his way to US. Lands around 3:30 Source: The Pensblog
Per the Trib : “He is flying to New York (from the Czech Republic) right now,” agent Petr Svoboda said. “He is coming this afternoon and will tell us his answer then.” Through the magic of the Internet you can follow Jagr's flight , which is Delta/Czech Air Flight 211 … See the article here

Jagr traveling to U.S.; Mum on Habs but Red Wings have made offer, per agent Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Decision expected this afternoon Jaromir Jagr is enroute to the United States. His agent Petr Svoboda indicates a decision from the 39 year old is expected upon his arrival. “He is traveling to the States as we speak, ” Svoboda said. … Go here to read the rest

Past Free Agent Moves Source: penguins.nhl.com
Once 12:00 p.m. ET hits on July 1, an unrestricted free agent is free to negotiate and sign a contract with any team. Prior to signing defensemen Paul Martin and Zbynek Michalek on that date last summer – which could go down in history as t… … Follow this link

Penguins make offer to Jagr (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
After deliberating for a week, the Pittsburgh Penguins have made an offer to Jaromir Jagr for a one-year deal… … Read more here

Belfour leads decorated NHL Hall of Fame class Source: Tribune-Review
Former All-Star goalie Ed Belfour was elected Tuesday to the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, joining Doug Gilmour, Mark Howe and Joe Nieuwendyk as the newest class of inductees. … Follow this link

Civic Arena loses last-gasp vote Source: Post Gazette
The Civic Arena, home to tens of thousands of saves, couldn’t muster a final one. With the Igloo’s fate hanging in the balance, city council, in a 6-3 vote, rejected a historic designation that could have saved the 49-year-old landmark from demolition. … Continued here

Decision Day for Jagr Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Offer on the Table to Jagr It is decision day for Jaromir Jagr. The Penguins, as expected, made an official offer to Jagr on Tuesday evening. … Follow this link

JAGR WATCH: Day 10, Decision Day. Source: The Pensblog
It was July 11, 2001. Roughly 3,637 days ago. On that steamy July day, Jaromir Jagr was shipped to the Washington Capitals in one of the worst trades in the history of sports. … Read this article

Penguins’ Shero: ‘Decision day’ for Jagr Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins spent more than a week deciding whether to offer Jaromir Jagr a contract. They figure it will take less than a day to learn whether he is willing to accept it. General manager Ray Shero offered Jagr a one-year deal Tuesday and said he believes he will find out today whether Jagr agrees to it … Read more here

Jaromir Jagr Watch: He Could Wind Up Back with the Pittsburgh Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
For the past few weeks, former Penguin winger Jaromir Jagr has drawn some attention. With his decision to return to the NHL for the last few years of his hockey career, it was pondered where he would end up. … Read more here

#JagrWatch Source: The Pensblog
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Talbot not interested in signing with any team that trades for his rights Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have explored trading the rights of Max Talbot but the possibility of Talbot’s rights being moved before Friday is very unlikely and I wouldn’t look for it. As reports out of Canada surfaced that the Toronto Maple Leafs could be closing in on acquiring Talbot’s rights, those in Talbot’s camp told Inside … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 06-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” [Today] is decision day .” – Ray Shero on the one-year contract offer he made to you know who. … Read this article

SOURCE: Talbot done with Pens Source: The Pensblog
Per a source Max Talbot will not be back with the Penguins after July 1st. Some joke tweeted that the Leafs are trying to trade for his rights. … Visit link

Penguins offer Jagr one-year deal – 06-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
From the Post-Gazette’s Dave Molinari : The offer is in, and the clock is running. … The rest is here

NHL Notebook: Belfour, 3 others picked for Hall of Fame (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Goalie Ed Belfour, known during his playing days as “The Eagle” for his colorful mask adorned with various depictions of an eagle, as well as his innate ability to spread across and defend a goalmouth, was elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame Tuesday in his first year of… … Follow this link

TWITTER CONTEST: #ComeHomeJagr UPDATE JAGR OFFERED CONTRACT Source: The Pensblog<