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PensHead Daily Links 01-15-2012

Sunday, January 15th, 2012


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Malkin has 3 goals, 2 assists in Pens’ win (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TAMPA, Fla. – Evgeni Malkin had five points and a third-period dustup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. … The rest is here

Evgeni Malkin enters Beast Mode vs. Tampa: Hat trick, 5 points, spectacular goal (Video) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In the third period on Sunday, after the host Tampa Bay Lightning tied the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third period, Dominic Moore of the Bolts was seen saying something to Penguins star Evgeni Malkin. Based on what happened next, he Continue reading … See more here

Malkin’s a Natural Source: penguins.nhl.com
TAMPA, Fla. — While the Penguins were in the midst of their six-game losing streak, the team said they needed to respond better when they are scored on. … More

Pens improve to 7-0 in last seven games James Neal has scored in Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
James Neal (24G-16A-40Pts) scored two power play goals in the Penguins 6-3 win over the Lightning. Neal collected his 23rd and 24th goals of the season in the victory … More

Malkin surges to second in points with 5 point game vs Lightning Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Evgeni Malkin (21G-30A-51PTS) was sensational with 3 goals and 2 assists in the Penguins 6-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday afternoon. … See more here

Malkin city, Pens win 6-3 Source: The Pensblog
Malkin went ballistic in the third period. … Read more here

Endgame: Penguins 6, Lightning 3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins win second game in a row with 6-3 victory over Tampa Bay Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins blew a three-goal, third-period lead but came back on the strength of a hat trick by Evgeni Malkin to win their second game in a row, 6-3, against the Tampa Bay Lightning today at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. … Read more here

Malkin rescues Pens in win over Tampa Source: Tribune-Review
Center Evgeni Malkin rescued the Penguins from a collapse with a virtuoso performance in a 6-3 victory in Tampa on Sunday. … The rest is here

VIDEO: Cheap shot by Vincent Lecavalier Source: The Pensblog
Vincent Lecavlier went after Malkin because Malkin ducked his check. Didn't know that wasn't allowed: … Read the rest here

Video: Flying Penguin Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin goes airborne and slides the puck into the cage to push the Pittsburgh lead back to 2 in the third period. … Watch here

Video: Malkin Strikes Back-hand Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin answers 3 straight markers from the Lightning with a goal of his own. … Watch here

Video: That’s What I Call A Stick Check Source: penguins.nhl.com
Deryk Engelland puts Steve Downie’s stick into orbit. … Click here to view video

Video: A Walk In The Park Source: penguins.nhl.com
Richard Park drags the puck through his legs and snaps it past Mathieu Garon. … Click here to view video

Video: Engelland Scraps With Labrie Source: penguins.nhl.com
Deryk Engelland gets tangled up with Pierre-Cedric Labrie in the first period. … Watch here

Video: Hat Trick for Malkin Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin was all over the Lightning on Sunday, pumping home the final three goals of the game. … Watch video here

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (1/15/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3. … Watch video here

Video: Post Game: James Neal (1/15/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3. … Watch here

Video: Post Game: Evgeni Malkin (1/15/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to the media after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3. … See this video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (1/15/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3. … Watch here

THIRD PERIOD: Too close for comfort Source: The Pensblog
Pens up 2-0, should be up like 100-0. man Live stream available Go here . password is tampasucks thanks to @HockeyBurgh . … Excerpt from

SECOND PERIOD: All Pens, 2-0 Source: The Pensblog
Tampa sucks. … See more here

Lightning at Penguins – 01-15-11 Source: Empty Netters
We will not have a live blog today due to technical issues. Our apologies … More

FIRST PERIOD: Tampa city. Live stream here Source: The Pensblog
After the jump some info on today's live stream. … Follow this link

Pens-Lightning In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:46 AM: As he does on all game days where the team does not have a morning skate, head coach Dan Bylsma addressed the media a little while ago. He said that Marc-Andre Fleury will start in goal and the rest of his lineup will remain the sam… … More

Craig Adams speaks on Crosby, HNIC fouls it up big-time Source: The Pensblog
Dejan's opus is still getting some play. … See the article here

Gameday 44 – Lightning Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (22-17-4) @ Tampa Bay Lightning (17-22-4) 1:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, NHLN-CA , SUN Tampa Bay Times Forum – Tampa, FL It's a 1pm game on a Sunday, but it's not on NBC. … Read more

About the Lightning – 01-15-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Lightning. … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-15-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dustin Jeffrey is back in the lineup for real this time . -” I am one of those guys that is on the bubble, outside looking in .” – Steve MacIntyre (above) on this role an enforcer. -Dan Bylsma speaks: 149731 -Two goals an … … Read more here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (1/15/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before today’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. … View video here

Stunned Pic of the Night: 01.15.12 Source: The Pensblog
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Baby Pens feeling pain on blue line Source: Tribune-Review
Thanks to a knee injury and concussion for Robert Bortuzzo and a dislocated elbow for Brian Strait, the first time they played together was Jan. 8, in a 4-3 Baby Pens loss to the Syracuse Crunch. … Read the rest here

Crosby practices, but no return is imminent Source: Tribune-Review
Crosby has not absorbed contact since Dec. … Continued here

Penguins’ Martin finally establishing a rhythm Source: Tribune-Review
Neither Martin’s personality nor his silky-smooth skating suggests he plays the game with great passion, but this past week, he has. … Link

Red Wings down Blackhawks, 3-2 Source: Post Gazette
These Detroit Red Wings earned a spot in the franchise’s storied record books Saturday with a 14th consecutive home win, but it was not easy. Todd Bertuzzi scored his second goal of the game at 4:21 of overtime, lifting the Red Wings to a 3-2 win against the Chicago Blackhawks. Detroit’s home winning streak equals the team mark set in 1965. … Follow this link

Painful layoff ends for Penguins’ Jeffrey Source: Post Gazette
TAMPA, Fla. — It likely did not seem like much to most observers that with Penguins penalty-killer Pascal Dupuis serving a tripping penalty Friday night at Florida, Dustin Jeffrey played while the team was shorthanded. He also got a smidgen of time on the power play and was on the ice when linemate Tyler Kennedy scored in a 4-1 win against the Panthers. … View post

Penguins Notebook: MacIntyre, his ilk face diminished roles Source: Post Gazette
TAMPA, Fla. — Winger Steve MacIntyre will be listed as a scratch for the Penguins today when they play the Tampa Bay Lightning, only because his reassignment to the American Hockey League does not begin until Monday. … Continue reading here

On the Penguins: Stop pressing the panic button; GM Shero won’t (and shouldn’t) answer it Source: Post Gazette
Thoughtful reflection these days often consists of nothing more than the time needed to pound out a message on Twitter. Instant gratification isn’t nearly fast enough for some people, and when a team is sputtering the way the Penguins have through the early weeks of 2012, the demands for action — any action — can get loud. … Read this article

Jeffrey Working His Way Back Source: penguins.nhl.com
TAMPA, Fla — While a lot of focus has been placed on the Penguins injuries – and rightfully so considering they lead the league with 223 man-games lost – but little attention is paid to the players that have been returning to the … … See more here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/15/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down today’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. … See video here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-14-2012

Saturday, January 14th, 2012

No. 24 Marquette 62 – Pittsburgh 57: Gibbs has big day but Panthers drop 6th straight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Marquette 62 – Pittsburgh 57 No. 24 Marquette had a late surge in the first half and then turned up the defensive pressure in the second to come back and beat Pittsburgh 62-57, handing the Panthers’ their sixth straight loss on Saturday afternoon at the Bradley Center. … Read more here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (1/14/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after practice. … View video here

What To Watch For: Pens vs. Lightning Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (22-17-4) vs. LIGHTNING (17-22-4) WHEN: Jan. 15, 2012 – 1:00 pm | WHERE: Tampa Bay Times Forum WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM … … See the rest here

RECAP: May the wind be at your back. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
That's more like it. The Pens' scorers were scoring goals. MAF was making ten-bell saves … See the rest here

Video: Scouting Report: Tampa Bay (1/14/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins seek to continue their positive momentum in Tampa Bay. Michelle Crechiolo tells us what we can expect. … See this video

Video: Off Day: Dustin Jeffrey (1/14/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dustin Jeffrey talks to the media after practice. … Watch here

Penguins Report: 1/14/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:30 AM: Here are some pics from the team boarding the bus to head to practice… … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 01-14-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Shelly Anderson’s recap from last night’s game . “It makes the locker room a lot better atmosphere.” – James Neal on breaking a six-game losing streak. … View post

Crosby answers critics and skates Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby smiled. He wiped sweat from his face. He spoke to a phalanx of cameras and microphones … See more here

Neal takes all-star snub in stride Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins right wing James Neal said he intends to use his All-Star Game snub as motivation for the second half of the season. … More here

Penguins answer call, end skid Source: Tribune-Review
Looking every bit a playoff team, the Penguins snapped their six-game skid in a nearly flawless performance, beating Florida 4-1. … See the rest here

Crosby gets through skate unscathed Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Sidney Crosby has learned how to handle concussion-like symptoms when they arise. Getting them to disappear has been the problem. … Continue reading here

NHL Capsules: Caps’ Brouwer scores hat trick (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
WASHINGTON – Troy Brouwer got his first career hat trick, and Alex Ovechkin also scored Friday night as the Washington Capitals beat Tampa Bay 4-3, handing the Lightning their sixth straight loss. … View post

NHL Capsules (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Troy Brouwer got his first career hat trick, and Alex Ovechkin also scored Friday night as the Washington Capitals beat Tampa Bay 4-3, handing the Lightning their sixth straight loss. … Follow this link

Friday’s National Hockey League Capsules (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Troy Brouwer got his first career hat trick, and Alex Ovechkin also scored Friday night as the Washington Capitals beat Tampa Bay 4-3, handing the Lightning their sixth straight loss. … Continued here

Friday’s Three Stars: Brouwer tricks Lightning; Hiller blanks Oilers (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Troy Brouwer, Washington Capitals On the back of Brouwer’s first NHL hat trick, the Capitals hung on for a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning for their sixth straight win at Verizon Center. Scoring in each Continue reading … More

Happy days are here again as losing streak ends at 6 games Source: Post Gazette
Hockey players are a superstitious bunch, but Friday the 13th was lucky for the Penguins. Whether they realized it or not. “I don’t know what day it is … Read this article

Brouwer’s hat trick lifts Capitals Source: Post Gazette
Troy Brouwer got his first career hat trick, and Alex Ovechkin also scored Friday night as the host Washington Capitals grabbed a 4-3 victory against Tampa Bay. It was the Lightning’s sixth consecutive loss … See more here

Brouwer’s hat trick lead Caps over Lightning 4-3 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
WASHINGTON – The Washington Capitals are within two points of first place in the Southeast Division, a team definitely on the uptick after sweating out a win that included a first career hat trick from Troy Brouwer and a goal from Alex Ovechkin. … Follow this link

Penguins back on winning track, beat Panthers (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins ended their six-game losing skid in an unlikely venue, winning at the NHL Southest Division-leading Florida Panthers 4-1 on Friday. … See more here

Malkin gets winner in Pens’ win over Panthers (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
SUNRISE, Fla. – The Pittsburgh Penguins broke out of their slump in a big way. … More

Malkin gets winner in Penguins’ win over Panthers (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins broke out of their slump in a big way. … Link

Penguins snap losing streak, beat Panthers, 4-1 Source: Post Gazette
SUNRISE, Fla. — The Penguins halted a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers tonight at BankAtlantic Center. … See the article here

Endgame: Penguins 4, Panthers 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Pens Snap Streak Source: penguins.nhl.com
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THIRD PERIOD: Finish them, Pens up 2-0 Source: The Pensblog
Uhhhhh Sullivan and Malkin with goals. … More here

SECOND PERIOD: Pens may never score, 0-0 Source: The Pensblog
Infinite posts … Continue reading here

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FIRST PERIOD: Pens vs Panthers, Florida city Source: The Pensblog
Huge game. whatev … Continued here

NHL Roundup: Crosby gets Captain’s welcome at practice (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There were no desks on which to stand as the Pittsburgh Penguins took to the ice for their morning skate Friday and they did not offer a dramatic greeting of “Oh, Captain, my Captain” a la the movie “Dead Poets Society,” but the team made it clear they stood… … See more here

Pens-Panthers In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENS 4, PANTHERS 1 0:00: That’ll do it! Pens snap their six-game losing streak with a feel-good 4-1 win over Florida!!! 4:17: Kunitz banks a pass from his own zone off the boards to Neal, who carries in with Malkin trailing be… … Read more

Penguins at Panthers – 01-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from a… well.. … Follow this link

Video: It’s a T. Party! Source: penguins.nhl.com
Moving the puck up ice is a group effort before Tyler Kennedy buries the Penguins’ third goal of the night. … See video here

Video: Malkin Makes It Happen Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin gets his own rebound and scores on a spin-o-rama from behind the net. … Watch here

Video: Asham Scraps With Barch Source: penguins.nhl.com
Arron Asham gets mixed up with Krystofer Barch in the first period. … Click here to view video

Video: Post Game: James Neal (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after defeating the Florida Panthers 4-1. … Watch video here

Video: Post Game: Pascal Dupuis (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to the media after defeating the Florida Panthers 4-1. … Watch video here

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after defeating the Florida Panthers 4-1. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Florida Panthers 4-1. … Video here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-12-2012

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

A Great Article on Concussions Source: The Pensblog
Yes, we've all heard too much about concussions. Yes, we're all sick of Sidney Crosby updates or non-updates or not enough updates or whatever … See more here

Shane Doan, Monty Python & the Phoenix Coyotes (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Coyotes’ quest for the Holy Grail an owner who will keep them in Phoenix is far from funny, but sometimes it helps to laugh. … See the article here

Leafs’ Kessel is heading back to All-Star game (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Phil Kessel is heading back to the NHL All-Star game, and this time it’s hard to imagine him left standing until the end of the draft. … See the article here

Ray Shero Says the Pens Will Make The Playoffs Source: The Pensblog
From the Trib : “We're making the playoffs, put it that way,” Shero told the Tribune-Review on Thursday afternoon. “Anything less is unacceptable.” The Penguins, losers of six straight games, have fallen to ninth in the Eastern Conference playoff field with 40 games remaining. Only the top eight teams qualify for the postseason. … Visit link

ALL-STAR GAME: James Neal gets to stay at home Source: The Pensblog
James Neal's 21 goals weren't enough to get him into the All-Star Game. NHL was probably mad that the Penguins were getting people to vote for Sidney Crosby for some reason. Final Vote Totals Complete All-Star Game Roster The weirdest part is that only five goalies are listed on the Roster page, including only two Eastern Conference goalies. … See more here

Puck Headlines: Mike Cammalleri hearts Montreal; Teemu Selanne explains All-Star ‘snub’ (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. … Read this article

Pens Tidbits: Malkin named to All-Star game; Shero talks Crosby; McDonald, MacIntyre to WBS Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Afternoon Pens Tidbits Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will be the Penguins lone representative in the 2012 NHL All-Star game. Malkin who has re-emerged himself as one of the premier players, is 8th in the league with 45 points. He is averaging 1.29 points per game, the second best mark in the league behind Claude Giroux … Visit link

Malkin selected to All-Star Game; McDonald, MacIntyre demoted – 01-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
Allow the pre-arranged outrage over all-star snubs commence. Center Evgeni Malkin was selected as the the Penguins lone represntative to the NHL’s All-Star Lame Game . The additional players as selected by NHL: Forwards Corey Perry, Anaheim Ducks Tyler Seguin, Boston Bruins Jason Pominville, Buffalo Sabres Jarom … … Read this article

Video: Scouting Report: Florida (1/12/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will head to the Sunshine state to take on the Florida Panthers. … To see video click here

Shero: Answers to End Losing Streak are in Locker Room Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins are in the midst of a six-game losing streak after falling to Washington 1-0 Wednesday night that has dropped the team to ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings. General manager Ray Shero knows that the answer to turning … … See the article here

Dejan Kovacevic chat transcript Source: Tribune-Review
View a transcript of Tribune-Review columnist Dejan Kovacevic’s weekly chat about Pittsburgh sports. … See more here

Penguins Forward Evgeni Malkin Selected to Play in the 2012 NHL All-Star Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
Forward Evgeni Malkin will be Pittsburgh’s representative at the 2012 NHL All-Star Game, which will be played on Sunday, Jan. 29 at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa. … The rest is here

Penguins’ Neal snubbed from All-Star Game; Malkin selected Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins right wing James Neal is sixth in the NHL in goals with 21, but that wasn’t enough for him to make the NHL All-Star Game. … Read this article

Who should captain the 2012 NHL All-Star teams, with roster now set (please say Kessel)? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The 2012 NHL All-Star Game rosters have been finalized for the Jan. … Visit link

Shero: Penguins will make the playoffs Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins, losers of six straight games, have fallen to ninth in the Eastern Conference playoff field with 40 games remaining. … Excerpt from

Malkin only Penguin selected for NHL All-Star Game Source: Post Gazette
Center Evgeni Malkin is the only Penguin chosen to participate in the NHL All-Star Game. … Continue reading here

Penguins Forward Steve MacIntyre Clears Waivers Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Steve MacIntyre has cleared waivers and will report to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League on Monday, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. MacIntyre, 31, has pla… … Read the rest here

Shero: Crosby is not cleared Source: The Pensblog
Via pens.com : “I’m happy he’s joining the team on the trip,” Shero said. “Sid is a hockey player and he wants to play hockey. … Visit link

Shero Talks About Crosby Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby joined the team on its current road trip and is expected to begin light skating Friday. … See the rest here

Victim of alleged Consol Energy attack speaks Source: The Pensblog
So here is what has been going on. The victims have reached out to us through @christmascrosby … Go here to read the rest

Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-Game Losing Streak by the Numbers Source: Bleacher Report
The Penguins have lost six straight. They can’t score. Players are dropping left and right. … Excerpt from

NHL: Ruutu, Whitney at top of Pens wishlist for Feb targets? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PENS RUMOR MILL Some buzz among scouts around the league: The Pittsburgh Penguins have strong interest in Carolina Hurricanes forward Tuomo Ruutu and Phoenix Coyotes winger Ray Whitney, sources say. … View post

Penguins Re-Assign Forward Colin McDonald to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
Colin McDonald Stats/Bio The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Colin McDonald to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced … … The rest is here

Five Ways to fix ROOT Sports and a Poll Source: The Pensblog
Think about it. Is there another fanbase in the NHL that complains about its flagship TV station more than Penguins fans do? The problems have festered for so long and ROOT Sports is so bad that it is actually affecting our ability to watch a game. And guess what? … Read this article

Why is fighting on the decline in the NHL during the 2011-12 season? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The last week has been a useful snapshot of the muddled fighting debate in the National Hockey League. Progressive hockey veteran Jimmy Devellano of the Detroit Red Wings wants to abolish it; fellow progressive hockey veteran Brian Bruke of the Continue reading … Excerpt from

Sens earn ‘A’ in chemistry (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
By the time this long month of road games ends on Jan. 31 in Boston, the Ottawa Senators will have a pretty good idea if they’re going to be in the playoffs. … Continued here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-12-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “I don’t think he’s anywhere close to coming back … Visit link

MacLean downplays Karlsson’s injury (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
Erik Karlsson was one of the two Ottawa Senators who didn’t practise on Wednesday, which should keep the conspiracy theorists busy. … Read the rest here

Video: Penguins Insider: Kennedy and Park Drop-in Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy and Richard Park drop-in on local youth hockey practices at Ice Castle in Castle Shannon. … See this video

RECAP: Calm as a bomb. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
more pics here. How the mighty have fallen. Over the past five years or so, Pens-Caps games always had that “big game” feel to them usually because both teams were vying for Eastern Conference supremacy in the standings and the respective fan bases wanted bragging rights. … Visit link

Crosby will practice with Penguins this weekend (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Crosby will practice with Penguins this weekend Crosby will be back at practice this weekend The Pittsburgh Penguins received some good news Wednesday even though they lost their sixth straight game, 1-0 to the Washington Capitals. … See the rest here

Out with concussion, Wild’s Bouchard practices patience Source: Tribune-Review
Minnesota Wild right wing Pierre-Marc Bouchard’s best asset has again been relegated to patience, instead of skating, passing or other on-ice skills. … See the article here

Future of NHL realignment shaky after players balk Source: Tribune-Review
So much is at stake in the next contract, from a revamped salary cap to salary minimums, that a new schedule is hardly a top priority in the long run. … Excerpt from

Penguins put enforcer MacIntyre on waivers Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins signed Steve MacIntyre to provide protection for Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin this season, but he never really made his presence felt. … Excerpt from

Penguins captain Crosby will skate this weekend Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Sidney Crosby has joined the team on its three-game road trip and is expected to skate this weekend in Florida. … Follow this link

Capitals send rival Penguins to sixth consecutive loss Source: Tribune-Review
Their six-game skid has the Penguins trapped in ninth place in the East, only a point ahead of 10th-place Winnipeg. … Continue reading here

Morning Pens Buzz: Offensively challenged Pens have game to build on; X’s & O’s; On Crosby Situation Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Pens Buzz The Pittsburgh Penguins dropped their sixth straight game, losing to the Washington Capitals 1-0 on Wednesday night at the Verizon Center. … Read more here

Losing skid reaches six Source: Post Gazette
There are no points awarded for moral victories in this league. … Link

Wednesday’s Three Stars: Vokoun blanks Pens; Parise OT hero (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. … Read this article

Rutgers 62 – Pittsburgh 39: Panthers hit new low, dropping 5th straight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Rutgers 62 – Pittsburgh 39 The Pittsburgh Panthers (11-6, 0-4) put on an embarrassing display of offensive basketball, suffering a 62-39 defeat to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (10-7, 2-2 Big East) on Wednesday night at . … Read more here

Crosby to rejoin team on trip Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Sidney Crosby is about to get back on the ice. Coach Dan Bylsma said Crosby, who has not played since Dec. 5 because of what the team calls “concussion-like” symptoms, will accompany the Penguins on their current road trip, which includes weekend stops in Florida and Tampa, and will skate before they return home. … Excerpt from

Bouchard waits out another concussion Source: Post Gazette
Pierre-Marc Bouchard’s best asset again is patience, not skating, passing or other on-ice skills. The Minnesota Wild right winger is out of action indefinitely again after suffering another concussion, raising the question about whether his career is in jeopardy. “I’m not really thinking about this right now. … See the article here

Minus Crosby, Pens lose 6th in row, 1-0 to Caps (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
WASHINGTON – Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was in the building for his team’s latest loss, wearing a jacket and tie and far from the ice. His team sure could use him in the lineup. … Continue reading here

Endgame: Capitals 1, Penguins 0 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Capitals defeat Penguins, 1-0 Source: Post Gazette
WASHINGTON. D.C. — Washington defeated the Penguins, 1-0, at the Verizon Center tonight. … See more here

SECOND PERIOD: Caps lead 1-0, whatev Source: The Pensblog
Tons of gel in Crosby's hair. Pens made one mistake and they paid dearly for it … Read this article

Exclusive: Univ. of Michigan, NHL in advanced discussions for 2013 Winter Classic (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Michigan Stadium is known for being the biggest college football venue in the land, playing to crowds of more than 110,000 every fall. But the 84-year-old stadium, affectionately referred to as The Big House, is also no stranger to outdoor Continue reading … Visit link

Sidney Crosby to Begin Skating; Will Address Media in the Coming Days Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby came back earlier this season from a concussion only to have another setback which had sidelined him indefinitely. However, the Pittsburgh Penguins recently released a statement on Crosby’s status. Pens coach Dan Bylsma announced that center Sidney Crosby will join the team in Washington Wednesday night and will skate during a two-game road trip in Florida . “Tonight, Sidney Crosby will be joining us on the road trip,” Bylsma said. … The rest is here

FIRST PERIOD: Pens vs Caps, Live stream here Source: The Pensblog
Seems like one of the bigger games of the season. Even if it isn't a must-win … More

Puck Previews: Pens/Caps; Burke on ‘overrated’ Phaneuf (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. Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins at Continue reading … Read more here

Video: Radio Rewind (01/12/2012) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik interview on the number of shots and opportunities the Penguins are getting this season. … View video here

Video: Post Game: James Neal (1/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals. … View video here

Video: Post Game: Brooks Orpik (1/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media after tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Pascal Dupuis (1/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to the media after tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals. … View video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (1/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals. … Watch video here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-09-2012

Monday, January 9th, 2012

Source: Tests reveal “no major” injury for Craig Adams Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
ASHAM DUE BACK, JEFFREY VERY CLOSE Veteran forward Craig Adams suffered what some felt was a potential serious knee/leg injury in Sunday’s practice. The Penguins did not provide an update on Adams today following practice, but a team source tells me this afternoon that while the team expects Adams to possibly miss a little time, … Excerpt from

Video: Scouting Report: Ottawa Senators (1/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will take on the Ottawa Senators tomorrow night. Michelle Crechiolo gives us the details. … To see video click here

Video: Matchup Versus the Devils Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Lange sets the stage for the contest between the Penguins and the Devils on January 7, 2012. Aired in-Arena. … Click here to view video

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Questions still remain in reported assault at CEC on Saturday Source: The Pensblog
A day has passed and there is still no news on the reported assault that took place at CEC on Saturday night. You can read the disturbing details here. … Continued here

Fantasy Hockey: Welcome back to offensive domination, Alex Ovechkin (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Dobber checks in every Monday to force-feed you the latest fantasy hockey trends. The founder of DobberHockey.com and a columnist for The Hockey News website, he long ago immersed himself into this rollercoaster world and is unable to escape … Continue reading here

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Success in Next Few Weeks Will Determine Trades Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh sports teams just cannot seem to catch a break with injuries this season. After watching the Steelers finally succumb to their injury woes, fans are starting to worry that the Penguins may face the same fate … Read more

A Statement On Crosby Won’t Change Anything Source: The Pensblog
Everyone wants to know the current status of Sidney Crosby . That's obvious and it's also completely understandable … Read this article

Answers about Crosby now in high demand Source: The Pensblog
Given the orgy of injuries the Penguins recently got hit with, only a complete idiot would dispute the statement that the Penguins need Crosby on the ice now more than they have during this entire concussion saga. The sad part is that no one knows what is going on … Read more here

Weathering the storm – 01-09-12 Source: Empty Netters
These are bleak times for the Penguins. With potential all-stars such as Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, James Neal and Jordan Staal (above) sidelined, things aren’t looking too good. … See the rest here

Video: Off Day: Eric Tangradi (1/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi talks to reporters following practice on Monday. … To see video click here

Video: Off Day: Arron Asham (1/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Arron Asham talks to reporters following practice on Monday. … Click here to view video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (1/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following practice on Monday. … Video here

Video: Pens Insider: Fire Dept. Face-off (1/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Fire Dept. … See this video

Kennedy back in role he flourished at last season; Tangradi expected to see top-6 minutes; Asham close to returning Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Winger Eric Tangradi is backup with the big club and he’s not going to be relegated to the 4th line this time around Tangradi skating on the second line with Pascal Dupuis and Tyler Kennedy figures to get an extended look as the team’s second line left winger with James Neal out for at least … More

The death of the Elmo balloon and the curse that came with it Source: The Pensblog
The legend of the Elmo balloon is that of mystery. We never got the official story, but legand has it that the Elmo balloon showed up around the time Bylsma took over and stayed until the Pens won the Cup. It was seen at Consol , as well, but could the above picture mean the death of Elmo has cursed the Penguins? … Excerpt from

Pens recall left winger Tangradi Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have recalled left winger Eric Tangradi from their farm team in Wilkes-Barre. … More

Penguins’ January 22 Game vs. Washington Capitals
at CONSOL Energy Center to Start at 12:30 p.m. and will be Broadcast Nationally by NBC Source: penguins.nhl.com
NBC has selected the Penguins’ Sunday January, 22 home game against the Washington Capitals for its nationally-televised NHL Game of the Week. The game will now start at 12:30 pm at CONSOL Energy Center … Read more here

Penguins Recall Forward Eric Tangradi from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi Stats/Bio The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Eric Tangradi from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was a… … Continue reading here

Penguins Report: 1/9/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens recall Tangradi (10:45 AM). Asham back; Adams & Martin missing (11:04 AM). Staal, Neal out; Adams hurt (10:20 AM) … See more here

Penguins recall Tangradi – 01-09-12 Source: Empty Netters
You could see this one coming from a mile away. The Penguins have recalled forward Eric Tangradi from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. It is Tangradi’s third recall to the NHL this season. … Read the rest here

What We Learned: Canucks vs. Bruins is both the best and worst of hockey (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. … The rest is here

Video: Local Hero: Jeff Hannan (1/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jeff Hannan talks to PensTV about his hockey career so far. … Video here

The X morning show hates you if you are reading this Source: The Pensblog
good times. … Read more

Pet Supply Collection Presented by Walgreens Set for January 31 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Slumping Penguins lose more stars Source: Post Gazette
With another critical round of injury news the Penguins have reached a tipping point: They face additional weeks of finding fill-ins for some of their best playerswhile trying to deliver on veteran defenseman Brooks Orpik’s challenge that they intensify their drive to win. … Go here to read the rest

Pittsburgh Penguins Add Two More the to Injured List: Fan Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ injured list is growing longer and longer. … Continue reading here

Depleted Pens’ fate could hinge on the status of captain Crosby Source: Tribune-Review
Already without stars Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang, the Penguins appear to be in grave danger of missing the postseason for the first time since 2006. … Continued here

Pittsburgh Penguins: 5 Rational Thoughts for an Utterly Irrational Season Source: Bleacher Report
The Hockey Gods hate the Pittsburgh Penguins . With James Neal and Jordan Staal shelved long-term and Craig Adams having suffered a ” bad-looking knee injury ,” the Penguins might spend the next month with a more complete lineup out of the lineup than the one they’ll actually put on the ice … See the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Tough times for the Penguins . -What does this mean for the likes of Eric Tangradi (above) or Jason Williams … See the rest here

Ottawa rallies to defeat Philadelphia Source: Post Gazette
Even when they are down, the Ottawa Senators are confident they can create plenty of excitement in the third period. Filip Kuba scored the go-ahead goal with 1:11 left and Ottawa beat the visiting Philadelphia Flyers, 6-4, to earn a split of the weekend home-and-home series. … Go here to read the rest

Panthers gear up for another long season of traveling woes Source: Post Gazette
The Florida Panthers and Winnipeg Jets will remain Southeast Division rivals, at least for another season. After it was announced Friday that the NHL Players Association did not consent to the NHL’s radical realignment plan, which had been approved by the league’s Board of Governors, the league said it would delay its plan to reorganize for at least another year. … Read more here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 1.8.12 Source: The Pensblog
Great pic . The sheer joy on some peoples faces, and the two Steeler fans. … Link

Pittsburgh Penguins Hit with 2 Major Injuries at a Critical Point Source: Bleacher Report
The news on the injury front over the last two seasons has pushed the Pittsburgh Penguins to the limit many times, and it looks like it won’t be any different this season. Almost exactly a year after the Penguins lost Sidney Crosby to a concussion, an issue they are still dealing with, it was announced that two other team stars will be out for multiple weeks as well. “Jordan Staal has a knee injury, 4-6 weeks at this point it looks like depending on recovery time for him,” Bylsma told the Penguins’ website. … Go here to read the rest

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PensHead Daily Links 01-08-2012

Sunday, January 8th, 2012

NHL roundup: Neal, Staal sidelined for Penguins (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Add a couple of more injuries to the ever-growing list for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who will be without both winger James Neal and center Jordan Staal for weeks. Neal broke his foot Saturday night while blocking a shot against the New Jersey Devils. … Continued here

While facing suspension, Bruins’ Brad Marchand makes self-defense claim on Sami Salo hit (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
So is Brad Marchand a victim of circumstance or a dirty hitter? The Boston Bruins forward faces a phone hearing with NHL Department of Player Safety sheriff Brendan Shanahan on Monday for this hit on Vancouver Canucks defenseman Sami Salo: Continue reading … Go here to read the rest

Pittsburgh Penguins: Jordan Staal and James Neal Injuries Hurt the Pens Source: Bleacher Report
To say the Pittsburgh Penguins have been decimated with injuries this season would be a huge understatement. Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse for the Pens, who have lost four straight games and are now fourth in the Atlantic Division, James Neal and Jordan Staal are reportedly out for weeks. So now what for the Pens … More here

Penguins’ Neal, Staal out for weeks (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Add a couple of more injuries to the ever-growing list for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who will be without both winger James Neal and center Jordan Staal for weeks. … Read more

Pens Down, But Not Out Source: penguins.nhl.com
Arron Asham Bio/Stats Highlights Upper Body Sidney Crosby Bio/Stats … … The rest is here

NHL Trade Rumors: Jordan Staal Injury Will Force Penguins to Make Major Move Source: Bleacher Report
With Pittsburgh Penguins star forward Jordan Staal out 4-6 weeks with a knee injury, team general manager Ray Shero must make a major trade if they want to have a chance at advancing past the first round of the playoffs. Staal joins a Pittsburgh injury list that already includes forwards Sidney Crosby and James Neal … Read this article

Neal out with broken foot; Staal to miss 4-6 weeks Source: Tribune-Review
Right wing James Neal, whose 21 goals are fifth in the NHL, sustained a broken foot against New Jersey on Saturday. The Penguins also suffered a possibly significant injury in practice on Sunday when Craig Adams sustained a right knee injury. … Read more

Pittsburgh Penguins lose Jordan Staal, James Neal for weeks; panic time? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Perhaps no other team in the NHL is as accustomed to thriving without star players in the lineup than the Pittsburgh Penguins. After all: Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Jordan Staal have only played together a handful of times in Continue reading … Go here to read the rest

Penguins dealing with more injuries Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins, who have been plagued by injuries, will be dealing with even more. … Continued here

This week on "In The Room" Source: The Pensblog
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Pens confirm Staal out 4-6 weeks; Neal has broken foot Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma has confirmed that center Jordan Staal will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks due to a left knee injury. Yesterday, we reported that team sources believed Staal had a grade 2/3 MCL sprain based on early evaluation Meanwhile, the Penguins were dealt another blow. Left winger James Neal has a broken … Read more here

James Neal has a broken foot, Staal’s out 6 weeks, Adams takes arrow to knee Source: The Pensblog
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Neal, Staal sidelined for weeks – 01-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
This just keeps finding a new low. … The rest is here

Staal Out 4-6 Weeks; Neal Out "Weeks" Source: penguins.nhl.com
When it rains it pours. The Penguins received some more bad news on the injury front Sunday … Read more

Craig Adams gets hurt at practice Source: The Pensblog
Via Josh Yohe : … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 01-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “We give up a couple of goals, and everybody’s attitude [stinks] afterward. … The rest is here

Video: Off Day: Pascal Dupuis (1/8/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to reporters following practice on Sunday. … Click here to view video

Video: Coach’s Corner: Off Day (1/8/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following practice on Sunday. … See video here

STATS: The elusive 136 coaching win. Source: The Pensblog
Dan Bylsma is going for coaching win 136. The last time this happened, around February 16, 2009: From the trib : Therrien was the only coach Shero had known since replacing former general manager Craig Patrick on May 25, 2006. He also was one of the most successful bench bosses in team history, with a 135-105-32 overall record after replacing Eddie Olczyk on Dec … More here

Faith in Fehr: NHLPA head holds steady on realignment Source: Tribune-Review
The NHLPA’s decision to obliterate the NHL’s realignment plan rocked the hockey world. Yet standing steady following Friday’s news is Donald Fehr, the executive director of the NHLPA who orchestrated the surprise move. … See the rest here

Devils extend Pens’ losing streak to four Source: Tribune-Review
Ilya Kovalchuk and Adam Henrique each had a goal and an assist and the New Jersey Devils handed the Pittsburgh Penguins their fourth consecutive loss Saturday. … Go here to read the rest

Baby Pens’ resiliency credit to coach Source: Tribune-Review
Under John Hynes, the Baby Pens have lost a game by three goals or more 14 times. In the games immediately following those losses, they’re 11-2-1. … Read this article

Staal has bum knee; sits out Devils game Source: Tribune-Review
Center Jordan Staal did not play Saturday against New Jersey, only 24 hours after he injured his left knee against the Rangers. … Read more

Saturday’s Three Stars: Briere’s winning hatty; Doan, Iginla hit milestones (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Danny Briere, Philadelphia Flyers It was a pretty memorable day for Briere … See the article here

Canucks slip past Bruins in 4-3 win Source: Post Gazette
The Vancouver Canucks would not let the Bruins push them around anymore Saturday and left with something they could not get in the Stanley Cup finals last spring — a win in Boston. … More here

On the Penguins: Bruins playing like a repeat is possible Source: Post Gazette
Critiquing the performances of NHL players and teams at midseason is a lot like taking a poll of potential voters three months before an election. Accurate as the snapshot might be of that point in time, it’s no guarantee of how things will play out. … More

Reactions vary after latest loss Source: Post Gazette
Some things, well, they simply can’t be disputed. Like that the Penguins, after a 3-1 defeat by New Jersey Saturday night at Consol Energy Center, have lost four consecutive games, their worst slump this season. That they have lost the past three of those by the same score. … View post

NHL union wary of proposed realignment Source: Post Gazette
One of the early messages to players from Donald Fehr, first-year executive director of the NHL Players Association, was that he wanted a lot of communication. Apparently, that’s happening. The NHL nixed a realignment plan for next season Friday because the NHLPA declined to approve it … Read this article

Pens – Devils Post-Game Buzz & Reactions: Woes continue; Orpik calls out offense and Malkin? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens-Devils Post Game Buzz The Pittsburgh Penguins(21-15-4, 46 pts) dropped their fourth straight game tonight, losing to the New Jersey Devils (23-16-2, 48 pts) 3-1, and frustrations inside the Penguins locker room is starting to become evident. … Continued here

Fans at Consol becoming unglued? Source: The Pensblog
Incredible story here. Looking for any other eyewitnesses to come forward. … Continued here

Devils extend Pens’ losing streak to four, 3-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The New Jersey Devils are not worried when they have to play short-handed. … Read more

Pens Honor A True Hero Source: penguins.nhl.com
We sing the National Anthem before every Penguins game to be thankful for our freedom. Tonight the Penguins honored Wally Miller, a coroner in Somerset County, for working diligently on the Shanksville crash site. He provided comfort to fami… … Excerpt from

Penguins fall short, 3-1, against New Jersey Devils Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins lost their fourth game in a row, 3-1, against the New Jersey Devils tonight at Consol Energy Center. It was their third loss in a row by the same score. … View post

RECAP: Pregnant Woman Punched. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
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SMU 28 – Pitt 6: Pitt doesn’t impress in front of new coach Paul Chryst Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
SMU 28 – Pittsburgh 6 Pitt’s offense without former head coach Todd Graham remained in low gear Saturday afternoon. SMU put up three first-quarter touchdowns, including scoring runs and passes by J.J. McDermott, to beat Pittsburgh 28-6 Saturday in the BBVA Compass Bowl … More here

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Dan Bylsma and the 7 Best Coaches in Pittsburgh Penguins History Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins have had 20 coaches in their long history. Despite their recent success, they had a long period where they just weren’t very good. They’ve also had periods where they’ve stood on top of the mountain … More

Video: Penguins Insider: Wally Miller (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins honored Somerset County Coroner Wally Miller with a signed, personalized jersey to celebrate his efforts at the Flight 93 crash site. … View video

Video: A Fleury of Saves Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury denies Ilya Kovalchuk on a one-on-one chance. … See video here

Video: Errey’s In the Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins analyst Bob Errey keeps his eye on the puck when the action comes to him in the first period. … Click here to view video

Video: Malkin Things Happen Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin gets a hold of a one-timer to put the Penguins ahead in the first period. … View video here

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after the 3-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils. … See this video

Video: Post Game: James Neal (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after the 3-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils. … Watch here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after the 3-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils. … To see video click here

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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

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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

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PensHead Daily Links 01-05-2012

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

Malkin to Join NHL Live at 6:45 p.m. Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will be one of the guests for Thursday’s Cisco NHL Live,which is broadcast on the NHL Network. … See more here

Double trouble – 01-05-11 Source: Empty Netters
Despite having to contend with injuries to all-stars such as Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin this season, the Penguins are one of eight teams with five or more players who have double-digit figures in goals: Devils Number of Scorers Players (Goals) Devils 7 David Clarkson (15)Patrik Elias (13)Zach Parise (13)Ilya Kovalchuk (12)Dainius Zubrus (11)Adam Henrique (10)Pet … … Read more here

Host Senators assured 4 All-Star starters (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
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The All-Star Game is Still a Joke… But Does Anyone Care? Source: The Pensblog
The “top six” vote-getters for the 2012 NHL All-Star Game have been announced and – surprise surprise – a lot of them are Ottawa Senators. The game will be taking place in Ottawa this year on January 29. … Follow this link

Pittsburgh Penguins Alumni to Host Texas Hold Em Poker Tournament Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins Alumni Association will host its first-ever Texas Hold Em Poker Tournament at The Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh on Thursday, January 12 to benefit breast cancer awareness, the Mario Lemieux Foundation and the Alumni’s S… … Continued here

WVU has record night to improve to 3-0 all-time in BCS games Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
WVU 70 – Clemson 33 West Virgnia showed once again not to bet against them in BCS games. … Read this article

Video: Off Day: Pascal Dupuis (1/5/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to reporters following practice on Thursday. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (1/5/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following practice on Thursday. … See this video

Video: Off Day: Jordan Staal (1/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters following practice on Thursday. … View video here

2012 Fan Predictions for the Pittsburgh Penguins (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
I’ve got high hopes for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the upcoming NHL season of 2012. Here is a list of anticipated goals and achievements I have for the team next year. Sidney Crosby’s Return Sidney Crosby, one of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ key star players, returned to the… … View post

Dupuis likely to play vs Rangers Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Winger Pascal Dupuis who has been nursing an upper body injury suffered in Saturday’s loss to New Jersey, is a full participant in today’s practice as the Penguins go through preparations for the New York Rangers. Dupuis is skating on the second line with Jordan Staal and Tyler Kennedy. Dupuis is considered likely to play … Read more here

Bortuzzo participating in first practice since suffering concussion Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Defenseman Robert Bortuzzo is participating in his first practice since suffering a concussion against the Philadelphia Flyers on Dec 8. Bortuzzo is expected to be sent down to Wilkes Barre/Scranton once fully healthy. The Penguins will be getting defenseman Paul Martin back in the lineup tomorrow night vs the Rangers. … Read the rest here

VIDEO: Ranger fan gets destroyed by Flyer fans Source: The Pensblog
Here is the video to the corresponding dumbest criminal ever story from yesterday: The guy that did some damage had a double j jersey on. Man … See more here

Zero Penguins voted to NHL All-Star Game Source: Post Gazette
The six players who locked up spots in the game are Boston goalie Tim Thomas, defensemen Erik Karlsson (Ottawa) and Dion Phaneuf (Toronto) and forwards Daniel Alfredsson, Jason Spezza and Milan Michalek, all of Ottawa. … Read more

Penguins Report: 1/5/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:15 AM: Hello all and good morning from CONSOL Energy Center! The Pens are scheduled for an 11 a.m. practice after taking Wednesday off. This is the last day of their much-needed five-day break, as the Penguins have a pair of back-to-backs … … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-05-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Injuries have hurt the Penguins’ chances for the All-Star Lame Game . -Brad Thiessen made 18 saves for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 5-1 loss to the Norfolk Admirals . -Wilkes-Barre/Scrant … … Read the rest here

Best of 2011 fails Source: The Pensblog
It's either this or talk about Ben Lovejoy for some reason. … See the rest here

Stunned Pic of the Night: 01.05.12 Source: The Pensblog
@ShawnG71 Looking for the stunned Lamoriello pic from last night, too. Also, it's not really the appropriate setting for this, but we want to send our thoughts and prayers to the Armitage family … See the article here

Sabres set to welcome back reinforcements Source: Tribune-Review
After spending the past month losing one player after another to injury, the Sabres are preparing to welcome back a number of healthy players. … See more here

Tortorella sorry for ripping refs at the Classic Source: Tribune-Review
Rangers coach John Tortorella told reporters at the team’s practice facility that he was sorry for calling the officiating in the Winter Classic “disgusting.” … Read more

Power play is staying energized for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
The power play that betrayed the Penguins in the 2011 playoffs has become an undeniable part of this season’s success. … View post

Bruins devour Devils, Brodeur Source: Post Gazette
Patrice Bergeron scored two goals, and Tim Thomas made 30 saves in the Boston Bruins’ 6-1 rout Wednesday night of the host New Jersey Devils. The defending Stanley Cup champions got back on track after their seven-game winning streak was snapped Saturday by Dallas. … The rest is here

Rangers coach handed fine for Classic comments Source: Post Gazette
New York Rangers coach John Tortorella was fined $30,000 by the NHL for critical comments of the league and the officials after the Winter Classic victory against Philadelphia. Just hours after Tortorella publicly apologized for his remarks, the NHL came down hard on the combustible coach Wednesday night … Link

In fan voting, the stars don’t appear to be aligned Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins and NHL All-Stars have been close to synonymous for several seasons. A year ago, the club practically stole the fan voting, taking four of the six spots decided that way. This year … Read this article

Wisconsin’s Dave Huxtable to be named Pitt defensive coordinator Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Tom Bradley to Pitt rumors died pretty quickly. A published report from sports-by-brooks.com on Tuesday indicated that Bradley was Chryst top choice to be the school’s defensive coordinator and would be meeting with Pitt officials later this week. … The rest is here

New England’s Bill O’Brien remains Penn States first choice Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
New England offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien remains Penn State’s first choice as the school’s new head football coach and O’Brien is interviewing for the position on Wednesday. … The rest is here

JOBBER OF THE WEEK: Flyers fan commits crime, brags about it on Facebook, will probably go to jail Source: The Pensblog
Dumb criminal, or dumbest criminal ever. This story may have won the Internet. Broad Street Hockey with the early read-of-the-year . On January 2, 2012, at 7: 15pm , three unknown males wearing Philadelphia Flyers Jerseys assaulted two males while at Geno's Steaks located at 1200 South 9th Street … Visit link

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PensHead Daily Links 01-04-2012

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Top prospect Simon Despres named to AHL All-Star game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and American Hockey League announced today that Penguins right winger Colin McDonald and defenseman Simon Despres have been selected to the Eastern Conference All-Star Team at the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic, to be held Jan. … The rest is here

Tortorella sorry for ripping refs at Classic (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PHILADELPHIA – Too bad HBO’s “24/7″ cameras were packed up. New York Rangers coach John Tortorella had one final Winter Classic sound bite in the aftermath of his critical post-game comments following an otherwise ideal showcase game: … See the rest here

Tortorella sorry for ripping refs at the Classic (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Too bad HBO’s “24/7″ cameras were packed up. New York Rangers coach John Tortorella had one final Winter Classic sound bite in the aftermath of his critical postgame comments following an otherwise ideal showcase game: An apology … The rest is here

Baby Penguins chosen for AHL All-Star game Source: Post Gazette
First-year pro defenseman Simon Despres and winger Colin McDonald today were named to the Eastern Conference team of the American Hockey League All-Star Classic. … Follow this link

Badgers Move Up Charts Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sometimes the right attitude is all you need. That’s the case with the Allegheny Badgers whose spirits have helped propel this Squirt AA team to among the best in the nation. As of December 14, they are ranked as 27th out of nearly 30… … More

McDonald Validates Scoring Talents Source: penguins.nhl.com
Colin McDonald’s offensive talents are not a fluke. … View post

Despres Adds All-Star to Resume Source: penguins.nhl.com
Defenseman Simon Despres gave Penguins fans a glimpse of one of the future team cornerstones during his 13-game NHL stint in Pittsburgh. For Despres, who was returned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Sunday, his yearlong accolades continue to pile up…. … The rest is here

Four Pittsburgh Penguins Predictions for 2012 (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins are having a pretty good 2011-2012 Season. The Pens are currently grouped in the top portion of the standings in the Eastern Conference with some familiar teams … View post

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 3, Jets 2 – 01-04-11 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 … … Excerpt from

Video: Pens Insider: Calling a Duper (1/4/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis calls his own goal last Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. … See video here

The week in pissed-off coaches: 12/28-1/3 Source: The Pensblog
We usually get all of our pics from ESPN.com's recaps of NHL games. Hard to believe that ESPN would be a good source of hockey shit, we know. When browsing across most of the pics from different teams and the Penguin games, we can't help but notice that there are always pics of pissed-off coaches. … Read more

Stunned pic of the night: 1.3.12 Source: The Pensblog
A little late, but whatev . … Go here to read the rest

Empty Netter Assists – 01-04-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -James Neal (above). … Go here to read the rest

Here’s Dan Bylsma fighting Brendan Shanahan Source: The Pensblog
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Russians Hang on to Beat Canada in Wild 6-5 Win Source: penguins.nhl.com
CALGARY — After building a seemingly insurmountable lead, the Russian Junior National Team went into survival mode on Tuesday en route to a heart-pounding 6-5 victory against Team Canada in the semifinal round of the 2012 World Junior Champio… … Continue reading here

Flyers forward Jagr deals with groin strain Source: Tribune-Review
Flyers forward Jaromir Jagr, who left the Winter Classic with a leg injury, has a mild left groin strain, and will miss 7-10 days. … The rest is here

Dupuis, Asham expected back soon for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins appeared to have dodged a bullet regarding the health of forwards Pascal Dupuis and Arron Asham. … See the rest here

Penguins reunite shutdown pair Martin, Michalek Source: Tribune-Review
Defensemen Paul Martin and Zbynek Michalek have battled inconsistent play and a steady stream of injuries this season. … View post

Comfortable Neal churns out goals Source: Post Gazette
The sweater is the same. So is the job description. Most of his teammates are, too, for that matter. … Visit link

Penguins Notebook: Staal family tradition anything but good one Source: Post Gazette
This is becoming something of a family tradition for the Staals. And not an entirely pleasant one. Jordan Staal, a Penguins center, made his 2010-11 debut in the Winter Classic Jan. … Follow this link

NHL Roundup: Capitals race to 4th consecutive victory Source: Post Gazette
Alex Ovechkin and Troy Brouwer scored power-play goals, Nicklas Backstrom had three assists Tuesday night, and the host Washington Capitals kept rolling with their fourth consecutive win, beating the Calgary Flames, 3-1. Dennis Wideman also scored, and Tomas Vokoun made 18 saves for the Capitals, who improved to 9-6-1 under coach Dale Hunter. … Go here to read the rest

Evgeni Malkin Trolls James Neal & Canada on Twitter Source: The Pensblog
As you probably know, Russia defeated Canada in a semi-final game at the World Junior Hockey Championship tonight. Evgeni Malkin spent the night trolling on Twitter. … Read this article

Winter Classic is fifth-most-watched game in NHL history (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
L fans may not always agree on everything, but it appears they are in near unanimity when it comes to watching the NHL Winter Classic. Monday’s fifth edition of the Classic, played at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park between the host Philadelphia Flyers and winning and… … See the article here

Bleacher Report and the worst trade rumor of all time Source: The Pensblog
Man, what kind of blog would report unconfirmed rumors? Jeez … More

So, the Rossi/Crosby Camp thing probably isn’t accurate Source: The Pensblog
Sources coming out of the woodwork. … See the rest here

Video: UPMC Spotlight: Jordan Staal (1/4/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Number 11 is Spotlighted this week after participating in his 400th NHL Game Dec. … See this video

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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

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PensHead Daily Links 01-01-2012

Sunday, January 1st, 2012

Jagr and Giroux: A Classic pairing (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
At the NHL Winter Classic game, fans will be able to witness the unique and developing chemistry between hockey’s most dynamic duos. … Follow this link

Malkin is named NHL’s ‘First Star’ for December Source: penguins.nhl.com
NEW YORK — Centers Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Henrik Sedin of the Vancouver Canucks have been named the NHL ‘Three Stars’ for the month of December. FIRST STAR — EVGENI MALKIN, C, P… … Read the rest here

Penguins’ Malkin earns first star honour (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Pittsburgh Penguins centre Evgeni Malkin has earned the NHL’s first star of the month honours for December after recording 20 points last month. … See more here

After NHL Winter Classic start time change, NBC adjusts plans (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
PHILADELPHIA — The 2012 Winter Classic start time was officially shifted to 3 p.m. on Jan. … More

Malkin named NHL first star of the month Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin has been named the NHL’s first star of the month. Malkin who has surged near the top of the points race, collected 20 points in 13 December games … Visit link

Malkin named NHL star of the month for December Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin was named the NHL’s No. … Link

Penguins return defenseman Despres to AHL Wilkes-Barre Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have sent rookie defenseman Simon Despres to their American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre. … See more here

Penguins demote Despres – 01-01-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins demoted defenseman Simon Despres to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. … More here

Top prospect Simon Despres sent back to Wilkes Barre Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
2009 first round pick Simon Despres had a longer than expected callup with the Penguins and the team today announced that Despres has been reassigned to Wilkes Barre/Scranton. Despres played well of late, appearing in 13 games and collecting a goal and 3 assists. Despres is a plus-4 in 13 games The Penguins are off … Link

Penguins Re-Assign Defenseman Simon Despres to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned defenseman Simon Despres to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … Link


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NHL ready for its big chill Source: Tribune-Review
The Winter Classic has blossomed into a coveted score, with the price of admission rivaling a Super Bowl seat or Final Four trip. … The rest is here

Baby Pens put dukes down, too Source: Tribune-Review
The Baby Pens are on pace to finish this season with 54 fighting majors, which would be the fewest in the franchise’s 13-year history. They had 83 last year. … Link

Penguins close out the year with loss in New Jersey Source: Tribune-Review
Numerous calls went against the frustrated Penguins, who lost Arron Asham and Pascal Dupuis in their loss to New Jersey. … See the article here

Dupuis, Asham hurt in loss to New Jersey Source: Tribune-Review
Forward Pascal Dupuis sustained an upper-body injury late in the first period Saturday and did not return. … See the article here

Saturday’s Three Stars: Stamkos’ New Year’s Eve trick (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning The NHL’s top goal scorer entering 2012 … See the rest here

Early plunge in loss Source: Post Gazette
A two-goal advantage, conventional wisdom says, is the most dangerous lead in hockey. The Penguins aren’t likely to disagree. … See the article here

Engelland’s return limited by gash on foot Source: Post Gazette
Defenseman Deryk Engelland returned to the Penguins lineup Saturday after serving a three-game suspension for delivering a hit Dec. 20 to the head of Chicago’s Marcus Kruger … More here

On the Penguins: Resolutions for a very NHL new year Source: Post Gazette
Even as you read this — perhaps through blurry, bloodshot eyes — many of the resolutions that kicked in at midnight already will have been violated and abandoned. It’s certainly not the first time that the best of intentions has met the worst of fates. … The rest is here

Weary visitors easy targets Source: Post Gazette
The New York Islanders have finally found a winning formula: Welcome travel-weary Western Canadian teams to the friendly confines of the Nassau Coliseum. The only problem is, the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers have no other scheduled trips to Long Island. … View post

Kovalchuk leads Devils over Penguins 3-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEWARK, N.J. – Before his team took the ice to face the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday, New Jersey Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk spoke to head coach Peter DeBoer about the possibility of taking a penalty shot. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Post-Game: Brooks Orpik (12/31/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media after falling to the New Jersey Devils. … View video

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PensHead Daily Links 12-31-2011

Saturday, December 31st, 2011

Kovalchuk leads Devils over Penguins 3-1 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEWARK, N.J. … More here

Endgame: Devils 3, Penguins 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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RECAP: Get them another year. PENS LOSE Source: The Pensblog
Fitting end to a bizarre year. Dupuis got hurt, as did Asham . Pens had a chance late, but couldn't score on the powerplay … Excerpt from

Penguins close out 2011 with 3-1 loss to New Jersey Source: Post Gazette
The defeat was their second in a row and dropped their record to 21-13-4. … View post

Dupuis, Asham added to Pens injury list during loss to Devils Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins lost forwards Pascal Dupuis (upper-body injury) and Arron Asham (lower-body injury) early in the contest. … See the article here

THIRD PERIOD: Everyone is hurt again, 2-0 Source: The Pensblog
Dupuis , Asham , and Engo all hurt. Story of 2011. go pens … See the article here

FIRST PERIOD: At least no one will get suspended Source: The Pensblog
3PM games suck. At least no one will get suspended, you know since Brendan Shanahan doesn't enforce rules around the holidays. … Continued here

Penguins at Devils – 12-31-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -We have to post this video for today as well: -6Y-t85vs4g -Happy New Years. Hopefully 2012 goes better for you than 2011 went for the Penguins’ power play. -The Penguins’ starters are Chris Kunitz, Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, Deryk Engelland, Brooks Orpik and Marc-Andre Fleury. … Link

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/31/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after falling to the New Jersey Devils. … Watch video here

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (12/31/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after falling to the New Jersey Devils. … View video

Video: Post-Game: Craig Adams (12/31/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams talks to the media after falling to the New Jersey Devils. … View video here

Video: Flower Slide Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury goes to the splits on Patrik Elias to keep it a one goal game. … Click here to view video

Pens-Devils In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
2:05 PM: Steve Mears gets you prepared for this afternoon’s action with the Verizon Game Day Report. 2:00 AM: Michelle lets you know what to look for in the matchup between the Pens and Devils. Below is her scouting report on Je… … Follow this link

USA Plays Canada at 8 PM on NHL Network Source: penguins.nhl.com
Team USA will face Canada Saturday night at 8 p.m., which will be broadcast live on the NHL Network. … Read this article

Brendan Shanahan makes no sense, and we have a theory. Source: The Pensblog
There is a reason we weren't jerking off about Brendan Shanahan like everyone else when he announced his new suspension plans. … Read the rest here

Gameday 38 – Devils Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (21-12-4) @New Jersey Devils (20-15-1) 3:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, MSG Plus Prudential Center – Newark, New Jersey The Penguins wrap up a pretty nightmarish 2011 calendar year with an Atlantic Division battle in New Jersey. Happy New Year everyone. Season Series: 1-0-0 Last meeting that counted: October 22, 2011. … Read more

About the Devils – 12-31-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Devils. When and where: 3 p.m., EST. Prudential Center … See the rest here

4 Things To Know About The Devils: 12.31 Source: The Pensblog
Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. Click it for the breakdown. … More

Empty Netter Assists – 12-31-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” He communicates with his players all the time, lets you know how you’re playing on a daily basis. I think you’re going to get the most out of your players if they know where they stand and what you expect from them — and he gets that .” – Steve Sullivan on Dan Bylsma (above) … Read more here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (12/31/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before today’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … Video here

Picard, Williams reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: Tribune-Review
Defenseman Alexandre Picard and center Jason Williams were reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton before Friday’s practice. Engelland will take Picard’s spot in the lineup, while it appears left wing Steve MacIntyre will dress against the Devils. … The rest is here

Penguins struggle to find perfect balance Source: Tribune-Review
So far, there isn’t much evidence the Penguins can hang with the elite playoff teams in the Eastern Conference. … Link

Capitals finally upend Buffalo Source: Post Gazette
Alex Ovechkin scored early and late, Tomas Vokoun made 25 saves, and the host Washington Capitals got one back against one of their worst nemesis of the season Friday night, beating the Buffalo Sabres, 3-1. … Link

Lindros glad to rejoin fold with Flyers Source: Post Gazette
Overlooking left field, snowflakes never stopped falling high above this refashioned ballpark. Unfortunately for the NHL, these were just digital white flakes forming around the Winter Classic logo on the Citizens Bank Park scoreboard. For those keeping score at home, that’s no runs, no hits, no snow. … Read more here

Rangers put Avery on waivers again Source: Post Gazette
The New York Rangers have placed veteran forward Sean Avery on waivers. The Rangers made the move Friday before their game at Florida, and New York could assign him to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Connecticut Whale, if he goes unclaimed by noon today … More

Bylsma able to coax best from Penguins, even after loss Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins’ 4-2 loss at home Thursday to bitter rival Philadelphia stung, with goals by former Penguins Jaromir Jagr and Max Talbot providing the salt. On Friday, though, the team bounced back with a spirited practice before a flight to New Jersey for a matinee today. … More

Penguins’ Engelland not likely to change his game Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins likely could have used what Deryk Engelland brings when they lost, 4-2, Thursday against rival Philadelphia. “He’s a guy you miss in a game like [that],” coach Dan Bylsma said Friday … See the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Why the Season Is Not over Without Sidney Crosby Available Source: Bleacher Report
Two days ago, Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma gave the hockey universe the first update on Sidney Crosby ‘s second concussion hiatus. “He’s still having symptoms,” said Bylsma . I’m not going to beat a dead horse here. … Read the rest here

Robert Morris Falls, 4-2, to Ohio State in Hockey Showcase Source: penguins.nhl.com
Robert Morris dropped a 4-2 contest to No. … Read this article

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (12/31/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down today’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … Watch here

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PensHead Daily Links 12-29-2011

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

Puck Previews: Jagr back in Pittsburgh; Winter Classic future (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. … Continue reading here

The 7 best NHL Winter Classic jerseys (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Seven is an arbitrary list of randomly connected hockey subjects that will run every Thursday on Puck Daddy. … Continue reading here

Gameday 37 – Flyers Source: The Pensblog
Philadelphia Flyers (21-10-4) @Pittsburgh Penguins (21-11-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, CSN-PH Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA What else is there to say? … Go here to read the rest

Flyers at Penguins – 12-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greeting from a chilly, cloudy day in Pittsburgh. It’s cold outside but it’s going to be heated here tonight with Jaromir Jagr back. Tonight’s venue: -Jagr is still popular here: -The Flyers have a Jeff Carter fan here: … See more here

Philadelphia Flyers & Pittsburgh Penguins Line Combinations For Tonight’s Game Source: The Pensblog
“If you want to hear boos, go to Pittsburgh.” — Jaromir Jagr Pittsburgh Penguins Lines from Empty Netters : Chris Kunitz – Evgeni Malkin – James Neal Pascal Dupuis – Jordan Staal – Tyler Kennedy Matt Cooke – Joe Vitale – Steve Sullivan Arron Asham – Craig Adams – Jason Williams Brooks Orpik – Matt Niskanen Simon Despres – Zbynek Michalek Alexandre Picard – Ben Lovejoy Marc-Andre Fleury Philadelphia Flyers Lines from Empty Netters : Scott Hartnell – Claude Giroux – Jaromir Jagr Matt Read – Daniel Briere – Wayne Simmond James van Riemsdyk – Maxime Talbot – Jakub Voracek Brayden Schenn – Sean Couturier – Harry Zolnierczyk Kimmo Timonen – Braydon Coburn Matt Carle – Marc-Andre Bourdon Andreas Lilja – Andrew Meszaros Sergei Bobrovsky … See the rest here

High School Hockey Teams To Play Outdoor Charity Series At North and South Parks Source: penguins.nhl.com
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4 Things to know about the Flyers: 12.29 Source: The Pensblog
Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. Click it for the breakdown. 1. … Continue reading here

Jagr & Talbot Video Source: The Pensblog
Back from July 2011 : YouTube blocked the audio so it's on MegaVideo . Sorry about the ads. Screw the Flyers … More

Video: Tonight’s Matchup 12/29/11 vs. Flyers Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the other Pennsylvania team, the Philadelphia Flyers, in Tonight’s Match up (12/29/11). … View video here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 features 5 questions with #19 Jason Williams. … Video here

Video: Iron Workers (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Iron Workers Building of a Champion features #48 Tyler Kennedy. … Video here

Jagr to Pittsburgh: Still love it despite the boos Source: The Pensblog
Oh what's that? You're sick of Double J? … See the rest here

Jagr speaks on returning to Pittsburgh with rival Flyers Source: Post Gazette
Jaromir Jagr, who signed with the Penguins’ most bitter rival last summer, granted a nine-minute, wide-ranging interview today to a group of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia reporters after the Flyers’ morning skate. … Read this article

Jagr expresses admiration for Pittsburgh Source: Tribune-Review
Jaromir Jagr met with the local media for 10 minutes today and expressed his admiration for Pittsburgh and Penguins owner Mario Lemieux. … More here

About the Flyers – 12-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Flyers. When and where: 7 p.m. EST. … See more here

On Jaromir Jagr’s polarizing return to Pittsburgh with Flyers (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Since he was traded on July 11, 2001, Pittsburgh Penguins fans have had a love/hate relationship with Jaromir Jagr. Half of them despise him for the infamous “dying alive” quote and the way he left town (though Jagr claimed in Continue reading … See more here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Why Sidney Crosby Should Seriously Consider Retirement Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby is going to play for the Pittsburgh Penguins again. If you have come to this article looking for wild speculation that he will “hang ‘em up” before he tries to play again, please move along. You will not find it here … See more here

Video: Game-Day: James Neal (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers. … See this video

Video: Game-Day: Pascal Dupuis (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers … View video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers. … Watch video here

Video: Game-Day: Max Talbot (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Penguin Max Talbot talks to reporters following the Flyers game-day skate. … Watch video here

Video: Game-Day: Jaromir Jagr (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Penguin Jaromir Jagr talks to reporters following the Flyers game-day skate. … Click here to view video

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers. … Video here

Pens Pre-Game Buzz, lineup news & notes Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Morning Skate Buzz PITTSBURGH — The good news for the Penguins is that their top line of Chris Kunitz – Evgeni Malkin and James Neal will be intact tonight vs the Philadelphia Flyers Winger Chris Kunitz dealing with an illness, is fine and was a full participant in today’s skate. Kunitz centerman Evgeni Malkin did … See more here

Best scene from 24/7 last night: Brad Richard’s chirp Source: The Pensblog
How clutch is thenyrangersblog ? … Read this article

BREAKDOWN: Joe Starkey’s column on Pittsburgh villians Source: The Pensblog
Joe Starkey doesn't seem like a bad guy. He's always been pro-Penguins, which is nice. … View post

The Complete Guide To How You Should Act & Feel Tonight Source: The Pensblog
As we've mentioned several times before, one of the toughest things about being a sports fan is trying to change your feelings towards someone because they've changed teams. Tonight, obviously, is a key example of that. … The rest is here

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Philadelphia Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens lines (10:39 AM). Kunitz & Park at morning skate (10:30 AM). Thoughts on the rivalry (9:30 AM) … Read more here

Puck Daddy’s 10 best hockey goals of 2011 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
You could spend an eternity on YouTube or NHL.com searching highlight-reel goal clips from over the years. In this Internet age, a goal can happen anywhere and find its way onto YouTube within 10 minutes of it actually happening. These Continue reading … Read the rest here

To boo or not to boo Double J. It actually doesn’t matter. Source: The Pensblog
The schedule came out while the smoke was still seeping from the remains of JagrWatch . Double J's act of treason was going to be atoned for on December 29th … More here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Welcome back Jaromir Jagr (right). -” How, in a situation like that, can there be so much bad attitude and anger from those people? I don t get it. … Read the rest here

Video: IN THE ROOM: Episode 2, Part 1 (s) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy works toward a return, injuries hit the Pens again and the team looks to rebound from a tough stretch. … Watch video here

Video: IN THE ROOM: Episode 2, Part 2 (s) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma wears a mic behind the bench vs. Buffalo, Ben Lovejoy returns, the Pens celebrate the holidays and prepare for the Flyers. … See this video

Great NHL.com article on Jagr and Talbot Source: The Pensblog
Corey Masisak over at NHL.com has the best read of the day, even though it was posted yesterday. It summarizes everything pretty nicely for tonight's game. … Link

Total Domination Source: penguins.nhl.com
The line of Chris Kunitz, Evgeni Malkin and James Neal combined for a goal and four assists in the Penguins’ 4-2 win over Carolina on Tuesday. … Visit link

Chat live with Dejan Kovacevic today Source: Tribune-Review
Tribune-Review columnist Dejan Kovacevic will hold his weekly chat with readers about Pittsburgh sports at 1 p.m. today. … See more here

HBO 24/7 Flyers Rangers Episode 3 review: Merry Animosity (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
(Ed. Note: This review contains spoilers.) “Nothing comes to be simply because someone declares it so. A collection of men won’t become a single unit simply by donning the same color sweater … See the article here

Starkey: Jagr, Bonds … who else? Source: Tribune-Review
In the spirit of the season, we shall hereby attempt to identify Pittsburgh’s most-hated athletes of the past 40 years. … More

NHL gets ready for its Winter Classic chill Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL’s outdoor extravaganza has blossomed into a coveted score, with the price of admission rivaling a Super Bowl seat or Final Four trip. … The rest is here

Pens defenseman sees other side of Jagr Source: Tribune-Review
While Jaromir Jagr is being bombarded by boos at Consol Energy Center, one Penguins player will be cringing. … Excerpt from

Jagr returns to Pittsburgh with rival Flyers Source: Tribune-Review
The once-celebrated ex-Penguin makes his Consol Energy Center debut, almost seven months after spurning the Penguins to sign with the Flyers. … Continued here

Penguins’ Crosby expands treatment team Source: Tribune-Review
More than three weeks after his last game, Penguins’ captain continues to experience concussion-like symptoms. … More

Stunned Pic Of The Night 12.28 Source: The Pensblog
Guy in the blue shirt. … Read more here

Penguins Notebook: Bylsma offers injury report Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby’s concussion symptoms represent the most noted injury, but Penguins coach Dan Bylsma had updates on several others Wednesday after practice at Southpointe. Defenseman Kris Letang, who got a concussion Nov. … Visit link

Goal: Try to disrupt Jagr’s comfort level Source: Post Gazette
Those who have enjoyed the company of right winger Jaromir Jagr since he arrived in Philadelphia indicated that this future Hall of Famer never has been less comfortable than while he was surrounded by a handful of Pittsburgh reporters Wednesday after the Flyers practiced at Ice Castle in Castle Shannon. … Follow this link

Crosby likely to be out for an extended period Source: Post Gazette
It doesn’t appear as if Penguins center and captain Sidney Crosby will return to the lineup anytime soon. Crosby continues to do light workouts and still is experiencing some concussion symptoms, coach Dan Bylsma said Wednesday. It was the first update on the team’s top player since Crosby spoke publicly Dec … See more here

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby Still with Concussion Symptoms: Fan Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins collided with David Krejci of the Boston Bruins on December 5, 2011. … Continued here

24/7 Rangers vs Flyers: Episode 3, live stream here Source: The Pensblog
10:00 pm on HBO. But we have a link. *NOTE – it will say something about needing a flash player, but just let the thing countdown. … The rest is here

What To Watch For: Pens vs. Flyers Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (21-11-4) vs. FLYERS (21-10-4) WHEN: Dec. 29, 2011 – 7:00 pm | WHERE: CONSOL Energy Center WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM The date that Penguins fans everywher… … View post

Local Product Saad Scores Lone USA Goal in 4-1 Loss to Finland Source: penguins.nhl.com
Gibsonia native Brandon Saad scored Team USA’s lone goal in their 4-1 setback to Finland on Wednesday in their second game of the World Junior Championship’s opening round. Whitehall native John Gibson made his tournament debut … … Read more here

Video: Radio Rewind: Kirk Muller (12/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bob Grove features Carolina Head Coach Kirk Muller’s post-game comments on this week’s Radio Rewind. … Watch here

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PensHead Daily Links 12-27-2011

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

It is okay women of the world. Mark Madden was just playing a radio character Source: The Pensblog
Mark Madden reached out to Jezebel, after they posted his bizarre tweet. Here is his apology: I owe women in general an apology. … Continued here

Pens-’Canes In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
6:31 PM: A big congratulations is in order for Penguins center Jordan Staal, as tonight he’ll become the seventh-youngest player (23 years, 108 days) since the Expansion Era (1967-68) to reach 400 games played. When asked what areas he’d like to improve on, Staalsy responded… 6:30 PM: Welcome back everybody! It’s time to finish off the last of those Christmas cookies, put down that eggnog and prepare to get back down to business as the Penguins will be hosting the Carolina Hurricanes for their first game out of the holiday break in just a short while … See the article here

Sidney Crosby’s Concussion Woes Have Penguins Concerned with the Kid’s Future Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby still has not returned to the ice since last playing on Dec. 5, and the lack of an update on his concussion symptoms from the team has raised the level of concern over the Kid’s NHL future. … Read the rest here

Hurricanes at Penguins – 12-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from a cloudy, wet, dreary day in Pittsburgh. This isn’t a Winter Wonderland a few days after Christmas. … Visit link

Penguins Honor McDowell High School Graduate with 2011 Bob Johnson Memorial Scholarship Source: penguins.nhl.com
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have awarded the 2011 Bob Johnson Memorial Scholarship to McDowell High School graduate Jeffrey Clark. The scholarship, valued at $5,000, is co-sponsored by the Pittsburgh Penguins Booster Club. The J… … Continue reading here

Gameday 36 – Hurricanes Source: The Pensblog
Carolina Hurricanes (12-19-6) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (20-11-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, FS-CR Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA We're full and sleepy from the holidays. The Pens have won three-in-a-row as Carolina comes into town. Season Series: 0-1-0 Last Meeting That Counted: December 3, 2011. … Excerpt from

11 years ago Source: The Pensblog
Where does the time even go? Jay Caufield city. … Read this article

Video: Tonight’s Matchup 12/27/11 vs. Hurricanes Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Carolina Hurricanes in tonight’s match up (12/27/11). … Watch here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (12/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 video features five questions with Defenseman Alexandre Picard. … Watch video here

Video: Hockey IQ (12/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This installment of Hockey IQ discusses icing and originally aired on Dec. 27, 2011. … Watch here

Video: Iron Workers (12/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal is featured in this Iron Worker’s Building of a Champion. He will play his 400th career game on 12/27/11. … Watch video here

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (12/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection Plays originally aired on 12/27/11. … To see video click here

Mark Madden melts down via twitter, hates women Source: The Pensblog
Man, we hate to keep harping on Mark Madden, but nothing we can do. Madden called us out for beingamateurson twitter because we said Tim Benz sucks. … Excerpt from

Former Pens Coach Johnny Wilson Passes Away Source: penguins.nhl.com
Johnny Wilson, the NHL’s former “ironman” as a player who went on to coach four NHL teams, including the Penguins, died Tuesday following an extended battle with lung disease. Wilson, 82, coached the Penguins for three f… … The rest is here

The Comeback Source: penguins.nhl.com
GREAT MOMENTS IN PENGUINS HISTORY: THE COMEBACK Bob Grove takes us back to December 27, 2000, when Mario Lemieux came out of the owner’s box and stepped on to the ice, and into the history books! The buzz started in early December, … … Read more here

Fan Guide vs. Carolina Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will battle the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, December 27 at CONSOL Energy Center. Here are some tips for fans who plan to attend the game: Doors will open at 6:00 pm for the 7:00 pm start The Penguins… … Read more

Former Pens coach Johnny Wilson dies Source: Post Gazette
Wilson, 82, coached the Penguins from 1977-78 through 1979-80, compiling a 91-105-44 record. … Excerpt from

About the Hurricanes – 12-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Hurricanes. … Excerpt from

Pittsburgh Penguins: 2012 New Year’s Resolutions for 10 Key Players Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins got back to practice on Monday after a brief Christmas break, and they are looking to close out 2011 on a high note and carry any momentum into January of 2012 and beyond. Pittsburgh is once again in solid playoff position in the Eastern Conference, currently sitting in fifth place with a record of 20-11-4 and 44 points … More here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (12/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … See video here

Video: Game-Day: Jordan Staal (12/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … Click here to view video

Video: Game-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (12/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … To see video click here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (12/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … Video here

NHL Network Remains Exclusive Home of IIHF WJC Source: penguins.nhl.com
NHL Network U.S. and USA Hockey have agreed to a long-term extension of their media contract that will keep the Network as the exclusive television and streaming home for the International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship in the Uni… … See more here

4 Things to know about the Hurricanes: 12.27 Source: The Pensblog
Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. … See the rest here

Canes @ Pens: No lineup changes upfront or on the blueline for Pens tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Carolina Hurricanes (12-19-6, 30 pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (20-11-4, 44 pts) Morning Skate Buzz PITTSBURGH — Expect to see the same lineup for the Penguins tonight when they face the Carolina Hurricanes at home. Defenseman Paul Martin is getting closer to returning to the lineup but Martin will not be an option to return to … More here

Locals Help Team USA Win, 11-3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh amateur hockey again made an impact on the international hockey world Monday night. Bill Arnold taps gloves with Penguins prospect Josh Archibald after Arnold scored in … … Read more

Former Penguins coach Johnny Wilson dies – 12-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
JgSrdMGFESo Former Penguins coach Johnny Wilson passed away today. He was 82 … Follow this link

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Carolina Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens lines (10:36 AM). … Continued here

Penguins Wives Association’s 2011-12 Holiday Basket Auction Source: penguins.nhl.com
For the sixth season, the Pittsburgh Penguins Wives Association has created a special holiday project for charity. This season, the ladies will once again decorate and fill holiday gift baskets! Each holiday basket is decorated and filled with … … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” It doesn’t matter who’s playing or who’s not. … Continued here

NHL in 2011: Rain, riots and a Winnipeg revival (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
From a tragic plan crash to Sidney Crosby’s concussion, 2011 proved to be a difficult year in hockey. …