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PensHead Daily Links 02-02-2012

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PensHead Daily Links 01-25-2012

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PensHead Daily Links 12-16-2011

Friday, December 16th, 2011

Puck Previews: Bachman in overdrive; Connolly back in Buffalo (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. … Read the rest here

Kunitz: ‘Pretty scary’ to see Pronger shut down for season Source: Tribune-Review
Anyone wearing the C on the Philadelphia Flyers sweater is generally an enemy of the Penguins. … Continue reading here

Gameday 32 – Senators Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (17-10-4) @ Ottawa Senators (14-14-4) 7:30 pm/et TV: ROOT, SNET-E , RDS Scotiabank Place – Ottawa, ON According to the Penguins' website , “Brent Johnson will be starting in net tonight and the rest of the lineup will be a game-time decision.” The entire rest of the lineup will be a game-time decision…. This is where we are right now. … Continued here

Fan Guide vs. Buffalo Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will battle the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, December 17 at CONSOL Energy Center. Here are some tips for fans who plan to attend the game: Doors will open at 5:30 pm for the 7:00 pm start Visit Pe… … View post

Conte Book Signing Saturday at PensGear Source: penguins.nhl.com
Author Andy Conte will be signing copies of his best-selling book, “Breakway: The Inside Story of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Rebirth” on Saturday from 5:30-7 p.m. at the PensGear store at CONSOL Energy Center. The Penguins… … More here

Video: Game-Day: Zbynek Michalek (12/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to he media before tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … See this video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (12/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to he media before tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … Watch here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (12/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo breaks down tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … Watch here

The scariest thing about NHL’s concussion crisis (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The epidemic of head injuries in the NHL is even more frightening when you consider all of the preventative measures the league has taken. … Read more

Rhoads gets 10 year – $20 million extension from Iowa State Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pitt moving towards Cristobal, Fickell, Chryst & others PiTTSBURGH — Paul Rhoads who was at the top of Pitt’s wishlist, is no longer a candidate for the Pitt job. The threat of Rhoads going to Pitt made Iowa State move quickly and the school has given Rhoads a massive 10 year – $20 million extension, … Read this article

Pens to hold Michalek out of lineup? The Latest lineup news Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Defenseman Zbynek Michalek had his sights set on returning to the lineup tonight but those plans might be on him now Talk coming out of today’s morning skate is that the team will likely hold Michalek out of tonights game. Michalek told reporters he is a game time decision and some minor symptoms are believed … Go here to read the rest

Mike Milbury apparently roughed up a youth hockey player Source: The Pensblog
Well this is unfortunate. Via the Boston Channel : Michael Milbury , who currently works as a hockey analyst for Versus NHL, was accused of assaulted a 12-year-old youth hockey player at the Dexter School Ice Rink in Brookline last week. Milbury is an assistant coach of a local hockey team, and the alleged victim is a player from an opposing team … View post

About the Senators – 12-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Senators. … Read more here

Video: Game-Day: Joe Vitale (12/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Vitale talks to he media before tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … Watch video here

Video: Scouting Report: Buffalo (12/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins take on the Buffalo Sabres in the first game of back-to-back matches. Michelle Crechiolo gives us the scouting report. … View video

STATS: Ottawa gives up infinite goals a game Source: The Pensblog
Interesting stat via NHL.com The Senators give up 3.44 goals a game . The Penguins score 2.97 a game . The over/under, according to betus.com, is 5 1/2 hmmmmmmmm … … See the article here

Pens Fans Raise $104,000 For “Support Our Heroes” Veterans Day Campaign Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins fans and sponsors raised more than $104,000 for U.S. … Link

Official Big Dog Tangradi T-Shirts (Pre-Order) Source: The Pensblog
The highly anticipated exclusive “Big Dog” Eric Tangradi T-shirts are finally available! These self-endorsed shirts are silk-screen printed onto high-quality, Gildan-brand 100% cotton T-shirts. You have the option of the following four designs: 1 – Face Logo on Black shirt 2 – Face Logo on White shirt 3 – Dog Logo on Black shirt 4 – Dog Logo on White shirt Each shirt is $24.99 … Continued here

Aftermath of Chris Pronger shutdown shocks Flyers, vilifies NHL (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
With the announcement that Philadelphia Flyers captain Chris Pronger will likely “not return to play for the Philadelphia Flyers for the remainder of the 2011-12 season or playoffs,” 2011 has the second of its nightmarish bookends for the National Hockey Continue reading … See the article here

Pens recall Tangradi and Picard for tonight’s game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The musical chairs continue for a depleted Penguins team The team this morning has recalled forward Eric Tangradi and defenseman Alexandre Picard for tonight’s game vs the Ottawa Senators. The Penguins come into tonights game with Joe Vitale and Jordan Staal dealing with nagging injuries and both are regarded as game time decisions … Read more

Penguins Report: Game Day at Ottawa Source: penguins.nhl.com
Malkin is a beast (10:30 AM). A look at tonight’s game (10:20 AM). 10:50 AM: As you may or may not know, the Pens are selling the old Civic Arena roof in holiday ornament style … Read more here

Penguins Recall Eric Tangradi and Alexandre Picard from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Eric Tangradi and defenseman Alexandre Picard from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Tangradi, 2… … More

Pens-Ottawa playoff moments Source: The Pensblog
We're taking a look back at some of the best moments from the three Senators playoff series. … Continued here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Brooks Orpik (above) like to hit . -Jordan Staal and Joe Vitale are game-time decisions for tonight … Continue reading here

NHL’s quick hook claims five coaches early Source: Tribune-Review
The St. Louis Blues pulled the trigger first, firing coach Davis Payne just 13 games into a season they felt the sudden urge to save. … Visit link

Flyers’ Pronger out for rest of season Source: Tribune-Review
Philadelphia Flyers captain Chris Pronger will miss the rest of the regular season and playoffs because of severe post-concussion syndrome. … See the article here

Status of Pens center Staal is still uncertain Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center center Jordan Staal, suffering from a lower-body injury, played earlier this week in a loss to the Red Wings. … Read more

Goaltender Fleury steadies Penguins’ lineup Source: Tribune-Review
In a troubling year in which Pens stars have sustained major injuries, goalie Marc-Andre Fleury has become the team’s rock. … Read more

Status of Penguins’ Staal, Vitale up in air Source: Post Gazette
Penguins centers Jordan Staal and Joe Vitale missed practice for the second day in a row Thursday because of unspecified injuries. “We expect them to be at the morning skate” today in Ottawa, coach Dan Bylsma said, adding that for the game tonight against the Senators, “they will be a game-time decision.” … Follow this link

Penguins: Hits keep coming from all corners Source: Post Gazette
It almost looks like a competition is brewing among a handful of Penguins to see who will finish with the most hits. … See the article here

Coaching Search: Pitt prepared to go hard after Paul Rhoads and the Iowa State coach intends to listen Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Chryst, Stoops also emerging as “legitimate” candidates Pitt’s search for a new football coach is accelerating and the school has a very small shortlist of three to four candidates at the top of their wishlist, and former defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads has emerged as the school’s top choice. Sources close to the situation indicate that … View post

Islanders’ Rolston leaves game with a concussion (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Concussions continue to be the major story in the NHL. New York Islanders forward Brian Rolston left Thursday night’s game against Dallas due to a concussion. … More here

Flyers’ Pronger out for rest of season (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Philadelphia Flyers captain Chris Pronger will miss the rest of the NHL season because of severe post-concussion syndrome. The Canadian veteran sat out six games earlier this season after taking a brutal hit to the face with a stick during a game against Toronto on Oct … Read more here

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Senators Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (17-10-4) at SENATORS (14-14-2) WHEN: Dec. 16, 2011 – 7:30 pm | WHERE: Scotiabank Place WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM The Senators enter Friday’s game on a b… … See the rest here

NHL quick hooks claims 5 coaches early (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The St … Read the rest here

Chris Pronger out for season with severe post-concussion syndrome (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
On Oct. 24, Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger took a Mikhail Grabovski stick to the face during a follow-through on a shot and missed two weeks. … More

Sidney Crosby: Why the Pittsburgh Penguins Can Win the Cup Without Crosby Source: Bleacher Report
Although the Penguins don’t have Crosby for an extended period of time , they look to have similar success without him like they did last season and earlier this year when he was shelved. It’s well documented that the Penguins have played well without their star … Link

Flyers Pronger to miss rest of season due to concussion – 12-15-11 Source: Empty Netters
It’s not just on this side of the state. Flyers captain Chris Pronger will miss the remainder of the regular season as well as the postseason due to “severe post-concussion sydrome” according to general manager Paul Holmgren . Pronger has missed the team’s past … … View post

Video: Pens Vault: The Save (1216/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins Vault opens up a reflection on The Save in 1991 by Frank Pietrangelo. … Video here

PensHead Daily Links 03-03-2011

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

Hockey = Insane Violence: Some Writer Source: The Pensblog
Trevor Gillies' recent idiocy has people bringing the Mario Lemieux criticism back to the forefront. Somehow, Nick Colombo, who writes for CBS New York ,decided to take the stupidity to another level with his recent article : If the Islanders-Penguins game a few weeks back bothered you, maybe you should start watching golf. If Trevor Gillies’ hit vs … Excerpt from

Sidney Crosby Could Have Died: The Real Problem in the NHL Concussion Debate Source: Bleacher Report
Concussions, concussions, concussions. By now this term has been burned into your consciousness, and there is a very good reason for it. The NHL is getting bigger, stronger and faster … See the rest here

Leafs’ Phil Kessel is scoring – and smiling – again (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Toronto’s streaky sniper is just a happy-goal-lucky kinda guy. And right now he’s got a goal-a-game grin. … Continued here

Penguins and American Red Cross Thank Fans for Making Score One for Life Blood Drive a Great Success! Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins fans rose to the challenge and rolled up their sleeves on Sunday, February 27 to participate in the Score One for Life Blood Drive. More than 705 registered donors helped the Pittsburgh Penguins and American Red Cross in this lifesaving e… … View post

Two (or three) timers – 03-03-11 Source: Empty Netters
Alex Kovalev returned to the Penguins for a second tour of duty last week. He became the 33rd player in franchise history who left the organization as a player and returned for for a second term of service. … Link

Video: Off-Day: Max Talbot (3/3/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot after today’s practice at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. … View video here

Video: Off-Day: Mike Rupp (3/3/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Rupp after today’s practice at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. … See video here

Video: Off-Day: Deryk Engelland (3/3/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Deryk Engelland after today’s practice at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. … Watch here

Video: Off-Day: Coach Bylsma (3/3/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma after today’s practice at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. … View video

@pghpenguins: #Pens are on the ice at the Prudential Center practice rink in New Jersey – http://twitpic.com/45qk08

Bourne Blog: How NHL’s reinforcements rescue injury-plagued teams (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
So far this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers have seen their teams brutalized by injury,… … Read this article

Penguins Report: 3/3/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
1:52 PM: There are no major changes as far as personnel at practice. … The rest is here

The Morning Skate: 3/3 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. The PensBlog has been nice enough to let me share the Morning Skate with you . You can follow us on Twitter @RLDhockey ! The Morning After: Yesterday’s scores: Maple Leafs 3, Penguins 2 (OT) Devils 2, Lightning 1 Islanders 4, Wild 1 Blackhawks 6, Flames 4 Ducks 2, Red Wings 1 (OT) Predictions record: 3-2 My 3 stars of the night: 1 … Follow this link

Deadline Day for NFL, NFLPA as lockout looms Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Barring a miracle, an NFL lockout will be imposed as the current collective bargaining agreement expires at 11:59 p.m. … Continued here

Empty Netter Assists – 03-03-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Shelly Anderson’s recap from last night’s game . “We kind of handed that one to them.” – Matt Niskanen. -The Globe and Mail’s recap . … Follow this link

Pens let one get away but get valuable point as tough stretch ensues Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins gained another valuable in Wednesday night’s 3-2 overtime loss but it’s a game that the Penguins felt they let get away. After controlling the play for the first forty minutes, Pittsburgh blew a 2-1 lead in the third period and Mikhail Grabovski scored 42 seconds into OT, giving the Leafs a pivotal win … Visit link

Gillies proves Lemieux’s point – 03-03-11 Source: Empty Netters
In his first game back following a nine-game suspension, Trevor Gillies managed to something Mario Lemieux couldn’t do. He did a better job of proving Lemieux’s point about violence than Lemieux himself. Early in the second period of last night’s game against the Wild, Gillies struck Wild forward Cal Clutterbuck in the side of the head near the boards: wlufZLVE85Y Gilles was given a major for checking from behind and a game misconduct … See more here

RECAP: Up and Down. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
It doesn't get more frustrating than this loss, a loss that you saw coming a mile away. and there was nothing you could do about it. We have no clue why — and maybe people can help us out — but for whatever reason this was one of the most frustrating losses we've experienced since doing this blog and being a fan in general. And why is a bear the mascot for the Leafs? Fucking stupid. … See more here


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Kennedy returns to Penguins’ lineup after one-game absence Source: Tribune-Review
Right wing Tyler Kennedy played Wednesday night after missing a game with a lower-body injury. He returned on a familiar line with center Jordan Staal and left wing Matt Cooke. … Visit link

Penguins fall to Maple Leafs in overtime Source: Tribune-Review
Matt Niskanen recorded his first two points as a Penguin, but it wasn’t enough, as the team lost 3-2 in overtime to Toronto. … Read this article

Wednesday’s Three Stars: Leafs, Bobby Ryan with OT stunners (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Phil Kessel, Toronto Maple Leafs The Leafs star scored for the eighth time in eight games with a… … Excerpt from

Back in time Source: TimesOnline.com
The U.S. is reverting … Continue reading here

God’s words on marriage eternal Source: TimesOnline.com
In the beginning, God, in his infinite wisdom, defined marriage “for this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother and shall become united and cleave unto his wife and they shall become … Excerpt from

Network did Sheen a favor Source: TimesOnline.com
Actor Charlie Sheen was appalling to me in a televised chat that covered his battle with addiction, his feelings about CBS, and his feud with “Two and a Half Men” creator Chuck Lorrie. … Excerpt from

Entitlements are where money is Source: TimesOnline.com
Discretionary spending cuts alone are not going to save the federal government from financial collapse. That’s like dipping into a bathtub with a shot glass. … See more here

Sheen brings out the voyeur in us all Source: TimesOnline.com
Based upon his recent bizarre and offensive actions, it would be easy to write off Charlie Sheen as a prima donna actor, a reprobate, and a menace to society, someone who should be ignored. … See the article here

Someone is out to get state senator Source: TimesOnline.com
I think everyone is making too big a deal about state Sen. Jane Orie. … Continue reading here

Setting an example for us to follow Source: TimesOnline.com
As a fisherman and a proud citizen of New Brighton, I noticed a small woman walking along the railroad tracks picking up garbage. I couldn’t stop, so I drove on. … See the rest here

Penguins fall to Maple Leafs in overtime, 3-2 Source: Post Gazette
TORONTO — It was familiar but not the same. … See the rest here

Penguins Notebook: Jeffrey gets ‘vote of confidence’ Source: Post Gazette
TORONTO — Dustin Jeffrey spent NHL trade deadline day Monday in Wilkes-Barre, watching to see if the Penguins made any moves but not tying himself in knots over it. “You pay attention to see what they do, but it’s nothing you can worry about,” the rookie center said Wednesday before he and the Penguins met the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. … See more here

Reports: CTE found in Probert’s brain tissue (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Researchers at Boston University found a degenerative disease in brain tissue donated by former NHL enforcer Bob Probert, according to reports in The New York Times and The Globe and Mail in Toronto. … Read this article

Penguins fall to Toronto, 3-2 in OT Source: Post Gazette
TORONTO — The Penguins earned a split in their two consecutive games at Air Canada Centre, falling to the Toronto Maple Leafs, 3-2, in overtime tonight. … Go here to read the rest

Gillies Strikes Again Source: The Pensblog
First game back for Trevor Gillies and he does this: Gillies told reporters he hit Clusterfuck on the side, and it wasn't a dirty hit. Get back in your cage, Trevor. … Visit link

Maple Leafs rally to beat Penguins 3-2 in OT (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Toronto Maple Leafs weren't ready to let their playoff dreams slip away. … Excerpt from

Penguins newcomer Niskanen shows upside (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – He's only played four games in a Pittsburgh Penguins uniform, but newcomer Matt Niskanen is making a good impression. … Continue reading here

Grabovski scores OT winner for Maple Leafs (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs weren't ready to let their playoff dreams slip away. … Go here to read the rest

Aftermath: Maple Leafs 3, Penguins 2 (OT) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Pens lose, get a point Source: The Pensblog
Late in the third and obviously in OT, Toronto played like they wanted the extra point. … See more here

Trevor Gillies ejected for Cal Clutterbuck hit following 9-game ban (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Trevor Gillies returned to the New York Islanders on Wednesday night after serving a 9-game suspension he earned… … The rest is here

THIRD PERIOD: Leafs/Pens, Pens lead 2-1 Source: The Pensblog
Solid game right now. Chris Conner gave the Pens the lead. Toronto has been hanging around though. … Read this article

SECOND PERIOD: Leaf/Pens, tied Source: The Pensblog
All tied up at one. James Reimer sucks. … The rest is here

Penguins at Maple Leafs (again) – 03-02-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME l1wZ05sD6yw Hey, guess where we are: -No, not quite: -The Penguins’ starters are Matt Cooke, Tyler Kennedy, Jrodan Staal, Deryk Engelland, Kris Letang and Marc-Andre Fleury. -Their scratches are Chris Kunitz and Eric Godard … More

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (3/2/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks about tonight’s 3-2 (OT) loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs … See video here

Video: Post-Game: Matt Niskanen (3/2/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Niskanen talks about tonight’s 3-2 (OT) loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Paul Martin (3/2/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin talks about tonight’s 3-2 (OT) loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Coach Bylsma (3/2/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks about tonight’s 3-2 (OT) loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs … See this video

Yinz Luv ‘Da Guins, Nationalism, Olympians in Jail, and Discovering Norway

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Remember that team we all know and love? No, not USA, Canada, Russia, or even Belarus. The PITTSBURGH PENGUINS!  Remember them?!?!?!  Well, just to remind you of something that brings us all together, rather than ignites crazy nationalistic arguments, here is Jim Shearer’s latest episode of Yinz Luv Da Guins:

Now, to proceed with feeding our ethnocentricity:

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Penguins Bipolar Disorder

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

Games like tonight cause psychological disorders. After a bipolar game of hits and misses, from trailing by 2, to leading by 2, to finding ourselves clinging to a 1 goal lead on the PK with 2 minutes left of the game, the Pens came out on top with a final score of 5-4.

Letestu scored his first NHL goal early in the 1st to give the Pens the 1-0 lead. Buffalo answered back with 2 quick goals and returned in the 2nd to score yet again and take the 3-1 lead.

Pittsburgh wasn’t ready to throw in the towel. Crosby responded minutes later on the PP, followed by a long anticipated goal by Jordan Staal which tied the score at 3. After an extended period of 4 on 4 hockey Bing decided to show off by racking up two more goals within the period for his 5th career hatty. Crosby is now tied with Marleau for the NHL lead in goals.

God that guy sucks.

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