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PensHead Daily Links 12-13-2011

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

Flyers center Giroux out with a concussion (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Philadelphia Flyers star Claude Giroux is out indefinitely with a concussion. … See the article here

Puck Previews: Wings visit Pens; John Stevens era (for now) begins (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. Lokomotiv Yaroslavl players pose Continue reading … Continue reading here

Pens-Wings In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
6:30 PM: Good evening everyone! Thanks for tuning in. … Read more

One Easy Solution for All Concussions in the NHL Source: Bleacher Report
With Philadelphia Flyers star forwardClaude Girouxout indefinitely after sustaining a head injury during a game, the issue of player safety has once again sky rocketed. As if another setback to Sidney Crosby wasn’t enough, the leaguenow appears to havelost another prominent star dueto concussion symptoms and it’s becoming clear that something must be done … Continued here

The Palm Tree: An update on hockey players with local connections. Source: Chipped Ice
On Team Trib we like to think that hockey coverage is not just about the Penguins, though certainly that is our priority. Still, hockey is hot througout out region … Excerpt from

Gameday 31 – Red Wings Source: The Pensblog
Detroit Red Wings (18-9-1) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (17-9-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, FS-D CONSOL Energy Center We hated the Red Wings back in 2008 and 2009. … Excerpt from

Red Wings at Penguins – 12-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from a slightly warmer than average mid-December day in Pittsburgh. … The rest is here

Pre-Game Report: Showdown with Red Wings has Pens with uncertainty down the middle Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Detroit Red Wings (18-9-1, 37 pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (17-9-4, 38 pts) Pre-Game Buzz: Is Malkin injured or not? We knew going into tonight’s game that Jordan Staal’s availability for tonight was unclear due to a lower body injury but the mystery of the morning was Evgeni Malkin being absent from the team’s morning skate … View post

Flyers centre Giroux out with a concussion (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia Flyers star Claude Giroux is out indefinitely with a concussion. … Follow this link

Video: Tonight’s Matchup 12/13/11 vs. Red Wings Source: penguins.nhl.com
In Tonight’s Matchup the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Detroit Red Wings for their 13th home game of the season on 12/13/11. … Watch here

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (12/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection Plays originally aired on 12/13/11. … See this video

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (12/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 originally aired 12/13/1 and features five questions with #33 Steve Macintyre. … Click here to view video

Video: Iron Workers (12/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Iron Workers Building of a Champion video from 12/13/11 features #9 Pascal Dupuis. … Watch here

‘Canes captain Staal welcomes another son (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – One of hockey’s best-known families has grown by one. … Continued here

NHLers concerned after Crosby’s setback (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – There is no shortage of sympathy for Sid around the NHL these days. … Go here to read the rest

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 4, Devils 3 – 12-13-11 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 Stanl … … Excerpt from

Now Evgeni Malkin is a Game-Time Decision Too Source: The Pensblog
Because this is what we needed. From the Penguins game day report : Head coach Dan Bylsma said Malkin is a game-time decision and gave no other details … Link

Malkin, Staal game-time decisions; Williams recalled – 12-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
If you can imagine this, a Penguins center might not play tonight. Two in fact. … See the article here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (12/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Detroit Red Wings. … View video

Video: Game-Day: Steve Sullivan (12/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Sullivan talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Detroit Red Wings. … See video here

Video: Game-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (12/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Detroit Red Wings. … Video here

Video: Game-Day: Jordan Staal (12/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Detroit Red Wings. … Watch here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (12/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Detroit Red Wings. … To see video click here

Injuries to forwards prompt Pens to recall Williams Source: Post Gazette
Strapped by injuries to forwards, the Penguins recalled forward Jason Williams today from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League … See more here

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Detroit Source: penguins.nhl.com
Staal skates; Malkin, Crosby and Bortuzzo do not (10:28 AM). Pens’ practice lines (10:34 AM) … Read the rest here

Penguins Recall Forward Jason Williams from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Jason Williams from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Williams, 31, made his Pittsburgh debut aga… … More here

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

TWITTER CONTEST: 12.13 — Win one of Stephen’s prints Source: The Pensblog
PRIZE: One of Stephen's 13″ x19 ” prints, delivery in time for Christmas. Head over to his Print Shop to see all the prints you can pick from. Yes, even this one: For those of who have already purchased one, a large chunk of the prints are already in the mail. Here's what the prints look like … Read more here

About the Red Wings – 12-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Red Wings. When and where: 7 p.m., EDT; Consol Energy Center. TV: Root Sports, Fox Sports Detroit … Read the rest here

Gary Klapkowski, USC Head Coach Source: penguins.nhl.com
By Mark Boyle Gary Klapkowski is one of the greatest players to ever play in the PIHL or in Western Pennsylvania for that matter. Gary dominated the PIHL as a freshman on the Serra Catholic Varsity team then moved on to play in the Ontario Hock… … More here

Kings fire Murray, John Stevens named interim. Granato staying in Pittsburgh Source: The Pensblog
Via TheRoyalHalf : Today, Coach Terry Murray was let go by the Kings after 3 seasons and 29 games of service. … Continue reading here

Zetterberg, Babcock speak on Crosby Source: The Pensblog
There's no way you cannot appreciate Henrik Zetterberg's game. When he sets his mind on offense, he can be deadly. … Continue reading here

Mike Colligan 1, Internet 0 Source: The Pensblog
Props to Mike Colligan at the Hockey Writers for scooping North America on Thursday, Dec. 8. With some help from @Allie874 on Twitter, Colligan got the Krejci-Crosby elbow video out into the world before anyone was really talking about it … See the rest here

Crosby’s concussion recovery is back to square one Source: Post Gazette
Overshadowed by the ovations and relief when Sidney Crosby returned to the Penguins lineup Nov. 21 was a touch of the cringe factor. … See more here

Penguins skating uphill over arena site plans? Source: Post Gazette
If the history of development around Heinz Field and PNC Park is any guide, the Penguins organization is facing a daunting task in its bid to replace the Civic Arena and the surrounding land with offices, housing and shops. … Continue reading here

Sidney Crosby out Again: 5 Players Who Will Have to Step Up for the Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
NHL.com is reporting that Pittsburgh Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby will be out for an undisclosed amount of time, due to concussion-like symptoms. This is a blow to the Penguins team, who was just starting to grow accustomed to having the former first overall pick in the lineup. Crosby played eight games for the Pens this year, first coming back in the lineup on November 21, a game against the New York Islanders, in which he got two goals and two assists. Crosby was initially sitting out of two games, after he took a few bumps in a Dec. … See more here

Five inducted into U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Source: Tribune-Review
Chris Chelios, who played for three Stanley Cup teams, one for Montreal and two for Detroit, led a class of five inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. … Read more here

Kings part with coach Murray after slow start Source: Tribune-Review
Coach Terry Murray doesn’t deserve the blame for the Los Angeles Kings’ terrible start to a season of high expectations, according to general manager Dean Lombardi. … See the rest here

Michalek, Strait inch closer to return for Pens Source: Tribune-Review
Defensemen Zbynek Michalek and Brian Strait won’t be ready for game-action this week, but for a team so decimated by injuries, seeing two players approaching 100 percent health was encouraging. … Link

Primeau: Pens’ Crosby showing true courage Source: Tribune-Review
A minority of NHL fans are using social media outlets to question Penguins star Sidney Crosby’s toughness because of his refusal to play with concussion symptoms. … Follow this link

Headaches put Crosby back on sidelines Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby, the Penguins’ star center who missed 11 months because of a concussion, is out indefinitely because of recurring symptoms, the team announced on Monday. … See more here

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Empty Netter Assists – 12-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” I don’t think ‘frustrating’ even describes it .” – Sidney Crosby (right) on his latest setback. -” You want the top players t … … View post

Campbell: Darryl Sutter would be poor choice to replace Terry Murray (TheHockeyNews.com) Source: Yahoo Sports
If the Kings move on with a recycled Sutter on the bench, the results won’t be an improved team. … Read this article

Injury totals growing every day Source: Post Gazette
An update on the Penguins’ injury front might start with the old question of whether one would like the good news or the bad news first. … Link

L.A. Kings’ most successful coach, Murray, is fired Source: Post Gazette
Terry Murray doesn’t deserve the blame for the Los Angeles Kings’ terrible start to a season of high expectations, according to general manager Dean Lombardi. Yet Lombardi decided his coach had to pay for it anyway. … Excerpt from

Tuesdays with Stoosh 12.13.2011 Source: The Pensblog
In which the little lights, they're not twinkling… Three short weeks ago, we were all celebrating this… … See the article here

Sharks’ Desjardin, Bruins’ Marchand hit with fines (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
San Jose Sharks forward Andrew Desjardins and Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand each was fined $2,500 by the NHL on Monday. … Continue reading here

Sidney Crosby’s Absence: We Were Told This Could Happen, and It Has; Calm Down Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby isn’t retiring. Write it down, say it out loud a few times and, if need be, have it tattooed to your forehead and branded to the palms of your hands. … Visit link

Sidney Crosby out Again: Why the Penguins Are in Trouble Without Him Source: Bleacher Report
Here we go again. … Go here to read the rest

With ‘house money’ spent, will Kings turn to Darryl Sutter? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In discussing the dismissal of his coach, Los Angeles Kings GM Dean Lombardi made a casino analogy that explained why the team folded under Terry Murray and what kind of coach the Kings will wager on next. “It’s a lot Continue reading … View post

Sidney Crosby Out: Is the NHL Doing Enough to Protect Players? Source: Bleacher Report
While we all speculate what the latest news on Sydney Crosby means, we honestly do not know what the true implications are for one of the NHL ‘s brightest stars. What we do know is, this is bad. Sidney Crosby is out again with concussion symptoms. … More here

Penguins vs. Red Wings Scouting Report Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 17-9-4-38 Home: 8-2-2-18 Road: 9-7-2-20 WHEN: Dec. … The rest is here

Crosby Watch Part Two: What Everyone Else Is Saying Source: The Pensblog
While the recent Sidney Crosby news is depressing, what might be even more depressing is that we may be returning to the near constant “no update” updates about Sidney Crosby's health. It also looks like we're heading back to the daily speculation. … More

Wings lament the loss of Crosby for Tuesday’s game in Pittsburgh (The Windsor Star) Source: Yahoo Sports
When the Pittsburgh Penguins announced last week that Sidney Crosby would sit out a pair of games, it was termed pre-cautionary. … Read more here

Crosby, Penguins visit Children’s Hospital Source: Post Gazette
Penguins players paid a visit to Children’s Hopsital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, bearing presents for the young patients there. … Read more here

Video: Scouting Report: Detroit Red Wings (12/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will be seeing red tomorrow night as they take on the Detroit Red Wings. … To see video click here

Video: Great Moments in Penguins History (12/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bob Grove takes us back to December 1980 when Paul Gardner scored four goals in one game against the rival Flyers! … View video here

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PensHead Daily Links 12-11-2011

Sunday, December 11th, 2011

Flyers’ Snider set to enter US Hockey Hall (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 12-11-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “I thought it was a bad call.” – Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik on the elbowing major given to Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic against him. – … Follow this link

VIDEO: Zac Rinaldo’s headshot on Robert Bortuzzo Source: The Pensblog
's From Mike W. Here is Zac Rinaldo targetting Robert Bortuzzo's head. So far Rinaldo has not faced the league and most likely he won't. … Go here to read the rest

RECAP: You Killed My Goalie. Prepare to give up Infinite Goals. PENS WIN Source: The Pensblog
The awkward moment when the Islanders fan realize their team sucks forever. The Penguins were down 2-0 early in this game. … Continue reading here

Penguins Re-Assign Forward Jason Williams to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Jason Williams to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … View post


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Players under AHL deals proving worth Source: Tribune-Review
In a development that might be an indictment of the state of the forward prospects in the Penguins system, players on AHL contracts are leading the way for the Baby Pens this season. … More here

Flyers keep on a roll with win over Tampa Bay Source: Tribune-Review
Danny Briere, Jaromir Jagr and Wayne Simmonds scored in the second period, and the Philadelphia Flyers extended their winning streak to five with a 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. … Link

Penguins roar back to deny Islanders Source: Tribune-Review
Falling behind by two goals on the road without Sidney Crosby, Jordan Staal and Kris Letang in the lineup isn’t normally a recipe for success. The Penguins, though, thrive under adversity and did so once again. … View post

Staal ‘day to day’ with lower-body injury Source: Tribune-Review
Center Jordan Staal missed Saturday’s game against the New York Islanders with what the team called a “lower-body injury.” The injury is not believed to be serious. … Read the rest here

Saturday’s Three Stars: Elliott blanks Sharks; Lucic spurs comeback (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Brian Elliott, St. … Read more here

Altered and watered-down Penguins lineup finds means to rally from 2-0 deficit vs. Islanders Source: Post Gazette
These are not ordinary times for the Penguins, and they do not call for ordinary adjustments. No, when a team’s depth chart has been shredded by injuries the way the Penguins’ has been recently, its coach often has to try things a bit more radical than simply tweaking a forecheck. Like moving career winger Pascal Dupuis to center, for example. … Link

Flyers win, but Giroux is hurt Source: Post Gazette
The host Philadelphia Flyers extended their winning streak to a season-high five games with a 5-2 victory Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. … Follow this link

Williams replaces injured Staal in Penguins lineup Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have the best collection of centers in the NHL and one of the league’s deepest defense corps. … Read more here

On the Penguins: Even ‘easy’ has wrinkles Source: Post Gazette
In most years, it would be the easiest contract to negotiate in all of hockey. Sometime shortly after midnight next July 1, Sidney Crosby’s agent, Pat Brisson, could send a fax to general manager Ray Shero letting him know exactly what Crosby would like to be paid, and how many years he would like to have that deal run. … Visit link

James Neal scores twice in Penguins’ win (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
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Endgame: Penguins 6, Islanders 3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Stunned Pic Of The Night 12.10 Source: The Pensblog
via Tom D… Remember that time Islander fans were really tough on the internet this summer? Yea, us either … Read this article

Martin continues strong play, scores 1st goal since Dec. 4, 2010 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Defenseman Paul Martin is starting to show signs of turning the corner. He continued hissolid play in Saturday’s 6-3 win over the Islanders with a +2 rating and scored his first goal of the season. Martin’s third period tally was his first goal since Dec … See more here

Man the Islanders are terrible. Pens win 6-3 Source: The Pensblog
Embarrassing game for the Isles. Islanders goalie Inigo Montoya was a disaster. Paul Martin scored … Read more here

Penguins outgun Islanders, 6-3 Source: Post Gazette
UNIONDALE, N.Y. ??? James Neal scored two goals to lead the Penguins to a 6-3 victory against the New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum tonight. … See the rest here

Pens-Isles In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS 6, ISLANDERS 3 0:00: That’ll do it! Pens with a resounding 6-3 win over the Isles. Neal with 2 goals and Sullivan, Dupuis, Cooke and Martin with the others. … See the rest here

Video: Sullivan Snipes Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Vitale finds Steve Sullivan who bangs home the one-timer. … See video here

Video: Post-Game: James Neal (12/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after defeating the New York Islanders. … View video

Video: Post-Game: Pascal Dupuis (12/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to the media after defeating the New York Islanders. … View video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the New York Islanders. … Video here

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PensHead Daily Links 12-08-2011

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Penguins F Crosby hopeful of skating Friday (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby did not suffer a concussion after taking his latest big hit and should skate again by Friday. Crosby sat out Thursday’s game against Philadelphia and will skip Saturday’s game against the Islanders. … The rest is here

Pens-Flyers In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
6:40 PM: Lots to report from the Pens’ first visit of the season to the City of Brotherly Love. The Pens will be without captain Sidney Crosby, as he’s sitting out tonight’s game and Saturday’s tilt in Long Island as a precautionary measu… … See more here

Puck Previews: Penguins vs. Flyers; Sharks demote Marleau (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Back by popular demand, here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. Continue reading … Go here to read the rest

Wild life: Meet Minnesota, the best team in the NHL (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Forget the trap. … See the article here

Gameday 29 – Flyers Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (16-8-4) @ Philadelphia Flyers (16-7-3) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, NHLN-US , CSN-PH Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA We're not sure what is more sad: The fact that Sidney Crosby isn't playing tonight or the fact that the fans in Philadelphia will still chant “CROSBY SUCKS” whenever they get the chance. The Flyers are 7-3-0 in their last ten and they're one point behind the Penguins for the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference lead. They've played two fewer games than the Penguins. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins at Flyers – 12-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from: -The wrong side of the State. -We acted like a mega-lame tourist last night and hit up an institution of this city: (Pretty average foot by the way … Continued here

Crosby “being smart” by sitting out 2 games (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby hopes to skate again as early as Friday after being assured by his doctors that he does not have another concussion. … See the article here

No indication Sidney Crosby sustained another concussion (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Even though Sidney Crosby will sit out the next two games, there is no indication the Pittsburgh Penguins star has sustained another concussion. Crosby and coach Dan Bylsma said on the team’s website they are just being especially cautious. … Read more

Philadelphia Flyers & Pittsburgh Penguins Lines For Tonight’s Game Source: The Pensblog
Pens and Flyers for the first time this year. It's weird that these two teams played each other three times in October last season , but that they haven't met until now this year. Pittsburgh Penguins Lines from Penguins.NHL.com : Steve Sullivan – Evgeni Malkin – James Neal Chris Kunitz – Jordan Staal – Tyler Kennedy Matt Cooke – Joe Vitale – Pascal Dupuis Arron Asham – Craig Adams – Steve MacIntyre Roberto Bortuzzo – Brooks Orpik Simon Despres – Paul Martin Alexandre Picard – Matt Niskanen Marc-Andre Fleury Philadelphia Flyers Lines from Empty Netters : Scott Hartnell – Claude Giroux – Jaromir Jagr James van Riemsdyk – Daniel Briere – Wayne Simmonds Matt Read – Maxime Talbot – Jakub Voracek Harry Zolnierczyk – Sean Couturier – Zac Rinaldo Kimmo Timonen – Braydon Coburn Matt Carle – Marc-Andre Bourdon Andrej Meszaros – Kevin Marshall Ilya Bryzgalov/Sergei Bobrovsky The Flyers played last night and Bryzgalov was in net, so it's not known if he'll play tonight as well … View post

Puck Headlines: Ovechkin, Bourdon unpunished; Sutton suspended (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. Devin Dubnyk makes it rain … Read more here

Welcome back Mac… Intyre? – 12-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
(We really wanted that headline to work. Sorry.) Another day, another injury related development with the Penguins. This one is positive however … The rest is here

Video: IN THE ROOM: Trailer Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens TV’s new all-access show, In The Room, debuts Friday, December 9, 2011. … See video here

Video: Civic Arena Roof Ornaments Source: penguins.nhl.com
Katie O gives you info on how to order these one of a kind Christmas Ornaments being made out of the old Civic Arena roof. … Watch video here

Sidney Crosby Update Source: The Pensblog
Yes, we're back to doing these… … Read this article

Crosby: I Just Want to be Smart with This Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma said that there is no indication that Sidney Crosby has a concussion at this time and that holding him out of the lineup for the next two games is simply a precautionary step. … Visit link

Post-Morning Skate Update: Engelland not ready to return & Game Day Tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Morning Skate Update & Tidbits — The Philadelphia Flyers (16-7-3, 35 pts) have a chance to surpass the Penguins (16-8-4, 36 pts) for the best record in the Eastern Conference tonight. Coming off a 5-4 come from behind OT win last night vs Buffalo, Philadelphia has won three straight and entering tonight’s game averaging a … Follow this link

Bruins’ hits make Penguins cautious with Crosby Source: Post Gazette
PHILADELPHIA — Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said today that center Sidney Crosby “took a couple of hits” against Boston Monday night and “didn’t feel 100 percent after the game.” … Read the rest here

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Penguins say Crosby doesn’t have concussion Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins star Sidney Crosby felt a slight headache following Wednesday’s practice, which prompted the team to make the decision that he would miss the next two games. … More here

Dejan Kovacevic chat transcript Source: Tribune-Review
View a transcript of Tribune-Review sports columnist Dejan Kovacevic’s weekly chat with readers. … Continued here

Pens Morning Skate: Looks like MacIntyre will come off IR for tonight’s game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens Pre-Game Buzz Penguins forward Richard Park traveled with the team to Philadelphia but Park will not be able to give it a go for tonight’s game due to a leg injury, leaving the Penguins down to activating Steve MacIntyre off of Injured Reserve or recalling a forward if the team wants to dress 12 … Read more

Pittsburgh Penguins: 4 Philadelphia Flyers to Watch in Cross-State Matchup Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins will take on the Philadelphia Flyers tonight for the first time this season. Injury news has once again dominated the coverage surrounding the Pens. Previously, Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek were sidelined with a concussion … Visit link

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers: The 2010-2011 Season Source: The Pensblog
It's going to be a big, emotional game against the Flyers tonight. Even if Jaromir Jagr and Max Talbot weren't wearing orange and black, it would still be our first look at the new look, 2011-2012 Philadelphia Flyers and it would still be a game between two of the biggest rivals in the league. … Read more here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (12/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears and Sam Kasan break down tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers. … View video here

Video: Game-Day: Paul Martin (12/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers. … View video here

Video: Game-Day: Brooks Orpik (12/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers. … Watch here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (12/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers. … View video here

Video: Game-Day: Craig Adams (12/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers. … See video here

Jerry Sandusky posts $250,000 bail Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Jerry Sandusky didn’t last long in jail. The Associated Press is reporting that Sandusky has posted $250,000 bail after spending a night in jail, following new child sex abuse charges filed against him. … Follow this link

Canada Taking Skilled Approach at World Juniors Source: penguins.nhl.com
CALGARY — If Team Canada is going to earn its first gold medal at the World Junior Championship since 2009, it is skill that will give them the opportunity. That’s what Hockey Canada is expecting after announcing the 41 hopefuls who earned in… … Read more here

Morrow, Harrington One Step Closer to World Juniors Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins prospects Joseph Morrow and Scott Harrington thoroughly impressed at Pittsburgh’s training camp in September, earning long looks with the team. … The rest is here

Penguins vs. Flyers: ‘Dishonorable’ Jaromir Jagr fuels the feud (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
After the staged histrionics of the Flyers/Rangers feud this season, it’s nice to have an authentic blood-rivalry over which to salivate. The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers hate each other only slightly less than their fans hate each other, Continue reading … More here

6 things to know about the Flyers Source: The Pensblog
Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. Read more for the breakdown… 1. … Read the rest here

Penguins Report: Game Day at Philadelphia Source: penguins.nhl.com
Crosby out for next 2 games (10:10 AM). … Read this article

Max Talbot: The road to December 8th Source: The Pensblog
(Re-posted from October 3rd) To put in perspective how long Max Talbot wore a Penguins uniform, he probably accepted a pass or two from Mario Lemieux during game action. Talbot made the 2005-2006 opening-night roster and played 48 games, scoring 5G 3A . The most memorable moment of that first season was his first career NHL goal: He played the rest of that 2005-2006 season in Wilkes-Barre, but Pens fans knew he'd be back. He was scrappy; he was little; you rooted for him. A handful of games into the 2006-2007 season, he returned to Pittsburgh and didn't leave until July 1, 2011. If we had to pinpoint something memorable he did during the 06-07 season, it was helping to ignite the furious comeback in Washington. Interestingly enough, his 13 goals that season is his career-high. Not kidding. Then came the 2007-2008 season. We're guessing this is when that first A&L commercial came out. His popularity among Pens fans exploded, and he was still committed to bringing everything he had, even though he was a victim of the High Ankle Sprain curse that swept throughout the Pens locker room. The playoffs came around, and the Pens rolled through the Eastern Conference. In Game Two of the ECF against the Flyers, he scored a huge goal to put the Pens in front halfway through the third. We remember this because, one, it was a huge goal, two, there's a great pic of it and, three, Gary Roberts assisted on it … Continued here

DVE: Mario Douchebag Jagr Source: The Pensblog
DVE with the parody song. You can listen here . For some reason it isn't embedding. … The rest is here

Jaromir Jagr: The road to December 8th Source: The Pensblog
Let this sentence live forever on the Internet… We will always be fans of Double J. But there was definitely a period in there where we despised him and we booed him from time to time. … Excerpt from

About the Flyers – 12-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Flyers. When and where: 7 p.m. … Visit link

Crosby stays home as precaution Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby got hit a few times Monday in the Penguins 3-1 loss against Boston, once in a collision with linemate Chris Kunitz, and the aftereffects have grounded the Penguins captain and center. … More here

Concussion lessons need to start early (The Victoria Times Colonist) Source: Yahoo Sports
Former NHLer Geoff Courtnall speaks out on debilitating injury … Read more

VIDEO: Is Krejci’s elbow the reason Crosby is out? Source: The Pensblog
Beast work by Mike Colligan over at the hockey writers . A lot of people thought the collision with Kunitz is what knocked Crosby out of the lineup, but this video may be the smoking gun: Colligan's story is a must read Little tid-bit here: After a neutral zone faceoff , Crosby slashed Krejci in the leg causing the Bruins center to chop back … Read more

RNH leading the way for rookie class in NHL Source: Tribune-Review
He was the No. 1 pick, he’s been compared to The Great One, and he definitely is one to watch in the NHL. Indeed, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has long been worthy of top billing. … Read more here

Former Penguins GM joins Columbus’ staff Source: Tribune-Review
The Columbus Blue Jackets named former Penguins general manager and coach Craig Patrick their senior advisor of hockey operations. … The rest is here

Starkey: Talbot criticism ludicrous Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins weren’t “loyal” to Max Talbot in the form of offering a raise, nor were they obligated to be so. Business is business. … Go here to read the rest

Pens prep to meet former teammate Talbot Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins visit the Flyers at Wells Fargo Center, and Max Talbot has found a new home in Philadelphia, posting six goals and six assists in 25 games. … Read the rest here

Penguins star Crosby to sit as ‘precaution’ Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins are coming off a physical home loss in which Sidney Crosby banged knees with left wing Chris Kunitz in the third period, but neither missed a shift. … Read this article

Penguins’ Orpik: Jagr talk is ‘for the fans’ Source: Tribune-Review
Jaromir Jagr publicly flirted with the Penguins before signing a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Flyers in the offseason. … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-08-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Sidney Crosby (above) will miss the next two games as a precaution due to an apparent head ailment . … Follow this link

Thriving Jagr focuses on present, not any what ifs Source: Post Gazette
Sometimes, you can learn a lot by watching someone when they do not realize anyone’s looking. … Read the rest here

Patrick joins Columbus staff Source: Post Gazette
The struggling Columbus Blue Jackets Wednesday named former Penguins general manager Craig Patrick, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and a two-time Stanley Cup champion, as their new senior advisor of hockey operations. … View post

Giroux earns big accolades from Talbot Source: Post Gazette
Philadelphia center Max Talbot got a close look at what makes longtime friend and former teammate Sidney Crosby of the Penguins tick, particularly the incredible focus and work ethic. In his first season with the Flyers, Talbot sees a lot of those qualities in center Claude Giroux … Continued here

Stunned Pic Of The Night: 12.7 Source: The Pensblog
When/where/who : December 7th, Buffalo, some Sabres douchebag after the Flyers win in OT. Stunned type: The Buffalo douche stance. … View post

So, the Islanders are still bizarre Source: The Pensblog
via the SportsGrid : The New York Islanders have a t-shirt gatling gun. Maybe that is why Crosby didn't make the road trip? … Read this article

Penguins vs. Flyers Scouting Report Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 16-8-4-36 Home: 8-2-2-18 Road: 8-6-2-18 WHEN: Dec. 8, 2011 – 7:00… … See the article here

Video: Scouting Report: Philadelphia (12/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo gives us the details on what’s in store for the Pens as they head to the City of Brotherly Love. … See this video

Video: Radio Rewind: Dan Potash (12/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dan Potash drops in with Steve Mears at Kids Open Practice. … Click here to view video

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PensHead Daily Links 12-07-2011

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

NHL roundup: Crosby to miss 2 games (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby will miss the next two games for precautionary reasons after taking a hard hit in a game Monday, the team announced Wednesday. “Sidney took a hard hit during our game against Boston Monday night and wasn’t feeling 100 percent,”… … Read the rest here

Penguins’ Crosby to miss 2 games (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby will miss the next two games for precautionary reasons after taking a hard hit in a game Monday, the team announced Wednesday. “Sidney took a hard hit during our game against Boston Monday night and wasn’t feeling 100 percent,”… … Read more

Fan’s View: NHL Realignment Misses the Mark with Four "Conferences" (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
With the official announcement of the new NHL realignment, fans have been left to digest what it all might mean for the league, its teams and its rivalries. Ostensibly, the realignment stemmed from the move of the Atlanta franchise to Winnipeg, as well as the need to improve the… … Continued here

Penguins decide to rest Crosby after hit (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby’s will miss the next two games as a precaution following a collision with teammate Chris Kunitz in Monday night’s loss to Boston. … Read the rest here

Crosby to miss 2 games after colliding with Kunitz (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby’s will miss the next two games as a precaution following a collision with teammate Chris Kunitz in Monday night’s loss to Boston. General manager Ray Shero said Wednesday the former MVP wasn’t “feeling 100 percent” after inadvertently running into Kunitz in the third period and will sit out Thursday’s game in Philadelphia and… … Link

Collision to keep Crosby out of Penguins’ next two games Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Sidney Crosby will sit out the next two games as a precaution after colliding with teammate Craig Kunitz on Monday night. … The rest is here

Crosby to miss Penguins’ next two games Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center and captain Sidney Crosby will miss the next two games, Thursday night in Philadelphia and Saturday against the Islanders in New York, the team said in a release late this afternoon. … Excerpt from

Sidney Crosby to Miss Pittsburgh Penguins’ Next 2 Games as Precaution Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Wednesday afternoon that Sidney Crosby will be held out of the Penguins’ next two games, Thursday in Philadelphia and Saturday on Long Island, as a precautionary measure. Crosby took a few solid hits in the Boston Bruins game Monday and appeared visibly less aggressive than at other points during this season … Read this article

Pens Sidney Crosby visits with concussion specialist, will sit out next two games Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby participated fully in today’s practice but Crosby will be held out of the lineup for the next two games, the team announced this afternoon. Crosby, according to GM Ray Shero, saw concussion specialist Dr. … Read more here

Crosby to sit out two games as precaution (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh Penguins say Sidney Crosby to sit out next two games as a precaution. … Continue reading here

Sidney Crosby To Miss The Next Two Games Source: The Pensblog
The fans in Philadelphia may need to come up with a new chant for tomorrow. From the Pittsburgh Penguins official website : Sidney Crosby did not accompany the Pittsburgh Penguins on their road trip to Philadelphia today and will sit out the next two games as a precaution. “Sidney took a hard hit during our game against Boston Monday night and wasn't feeling 100 percent,” Penguins General Manager Ray Shero said … More here

Crosby to Miss Next Two Games Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby did not accompany the Pittsburgh Penguins on their road trip to Philadelphia today and will sit out the next two games as a precaution. “Sidney took a hard hit during our game against Boston Monday night and wasn’t feeling 10… … The rest is here

Old Friend, New Foe Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will see a few new faces in the lineup for the revamped Philadelphia Flyers Thursday night at Wells Fargo Center. But one of the newest Flyers will have a familiar grin staring back at the Penguins: Maxime Talbot. … … Read more here

Jackets hire Craig Patrick as senior advisor (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The struggling Blue Jackets have named Craig Patrick, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and a two-time Stanley Cup champion, their new senior advisor of hockey operations. … Follow this link

Blue Jackets hire Craig Patrick as senior advisor (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
The struggling Blue Jackets have named Craig Patrick, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and a two-time Stanley Cup champion, their new senior advisor of hockey operations. … Follow this link

Former Pens GM Craig Patrick back in NHL with Blue Jackets Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Former Penguins GM Craig Patrick, the architect of two Penguin Stanley Cups in the 1990′s, is finally back in the NHL, after being fired by the Penguins in April 2006. Patrick is joining the Columbus Blue Jackets to serve as a senior advisor in the hockey operations department, Jackets GM Scott Howson announced today. Patrick … View post

Crosby sidelined next two games – 12-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby will be sidelined for the next two games due to an apparent head ailment. … Excerpt from

The Columbus Blue Jackets Hire Craig Patrick Source: The Pensblog
Via Columbus Blue Jackets' General Manager Scott Howson's Twitter account : Craig Patrick was the general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins from 1989 to 2006. He also coached the Penguins on two occasions. … More here

Post-Practice Tidbits: No regulars on blueline expected back vs high scoring Flyers Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Practice Buzz Just a few nights after facing the second highest scoring team in the NHL, the Penguins will face the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night, the NHL’s highest scoring team, averaging 3.52 goals per game. For the Penguins, they will go into the matchup with an inexperienced blueline and without several regulars. Of note, … Continue reading here

Twenty Years Later – Blues 6, Penguins 1 – 12-07-11 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 Stanley … … More here

The Departed – Mark Letestu – 12-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
“The Departed” series on Empty Netters is a set of “eulogies” for former Penguins who have passed away… to other teams … Read more here

Video: Off-Day: Sidney Crosby (12/07/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media after Wednesday morning’s practice. … View video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (12/07/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following Wednesday’s morning skate. … Watch video here

Video: Off-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (12/07/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media following Wednesday morning’s practice. … View video here

Video: Off-Day: Chris Kunitz (12/07/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media following Wednesday morning’s practice. … View video here

Crosby full participant in today’s practice, looks good to go for Flyers game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins Sidney Crosby was back on the ice today and a full participant in practice after sitting out yesterday’s skate due to a sore right knee. Crosby skated well and will play tomorrow night vs Philadelphia. It’s a team that brings out the best in Crosby … See the rest here

Max Talbot Compares Claude Giroux To Sidney Crosby Source: The Pensblog
” Max Talbot says Claude Giroux is just as good as Sidney Crosby ” is the headline of this piece at Pro Hockey Talk . Unsurprisingly, Max Talbot has opened his mouthagain to draw attention to himself. It's conveniently while HBO is filming for 24/7 … See the rest here

STATS: Jagr vs TK and Sullivan Source: The Pensblog
In the offseason, Jaromir Jagr signed for 3.3 million with the Flyers. The Penguins had that money available but they decided to pay Tyler Kennedy 2.0 million and Steve Sullivan 1.5 million. Basically, the Pens got two players instead of one. … See the article here

Penguins Report: 12/7/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
No Engelland, Park or Michalek at practice (11:00 AM). 11:33 AM: More practice pics.. … More here

Retro Penguins Clip: Game Four, 1992 Patrick Division Final Source: The Pensblog
The NHL's new realignment plan brings memories of the old Patrick Division flooding back and that brings us to this clip of the 1992 Patrick Division Final: With Mario Lemieux out of action following an Adam Graves slash , the Penguins entered game four of the series trailing the Rangers 2-1. … Continued here

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Adam’s Journey has added a photo to the pool: Mike Lange and Chuck Kaiton answer questions from fans during the Carolina Hurricanes annual Season Ticket Holder Pre-Game Skate Event – 12/3/11

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BEST OF: Steigerwald meme Source: The Pensblog
There's really nothing else going on. rabble rabble Paul Martin rabble rabble More: … The rest is here

Pens’ Crosby misses practice, should be fine Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Sidney Crosby was excused from an optional practice at Consol Energy Center, but his knee injury doesn’t appear to be serious. … See the rest here

Kovacevic: NHL alignment a starry sight Source: Tribune-Review
It’s a remarkable achievement, this National Hockey League realignment, not only in its relative ease but also for its long-term dynamics. … See the article here

Player safety at the forefront of NHL meeting Source: Tribune-Review
Player safety was a major topic, as the league wrapped up its two-day Board of Governors meeting in Pebble Beach, Calif. … Read this article

Pens Approve of New NHL Conference Format Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins are going back to the future. At least, that’s sort of how the NHL’s new realignment and playoff format is shaping up following Monday evening’s 26-4 vote by the Board of Governors in approving a new four-conference … … Excerpt from

Empty Netter Assists – 12-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” It’s a game that I’ve marked on the calendar. I still talk to the guys. … Visit link

Talbot max-ing out with Philadelphia Source: Post Gazette
VOORHEES, N.J. … More

Clarkson leads New Jersey past Toronto Source: Post Gazette
David Clarkson scored twice, including 2:40 into overtime to give the visiting New Jersey Devils a 3-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs Tuesday night. Ilya Kovalchuk also scored for the Devils, who got 31 saves from Martin Brodeur. Phil Kessel scored his 17th goal of the season for Toronto, and Matt Frattin also scored for the Leafs … More

Barnaby’s problems continue to mount Source: Post Gazette
Fired ESPN hockey analyst Matthew Barnaby’s drunken-driving charge jeopardizes an agreement the former NHL player reached to avoid potential deportation after an arrest earlier this year. … View post

Day off designed to help bumps, bruises heal for some forwards Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins mustered only 17 players at practice Tuesday. The reasons for the absences were assorted. Four forwards — Sidney Crosby, Pascal Dupuis, James Neal and Arron Asham — were given maintenance days for what coach Dan Bylsma called “bumps and bruises.” Bylsma indicated they are expected to return to practice today. … View post

Video: UPMC Spotlight: Pascal Dupuis (12/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
UPMC Spotlight takes a look at the stellar performance of Pascal Dupuis. … View video

RMU president blasts the PG for lack of RMU hockey coverage Source: The Pensblog
A friend passed this along. Pretty interesting read. RMU president Gregory G. … Continue reading here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 12.6: Stunned and sex eyes Source: The Pensblog
Two-part stunned pic in one. #1 Stunned type: Vintage stunned pic … More

Bruins keep rolling, drop Crosby and Penguins 3-1 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Boston Bruins reminded Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins that Stanley Cup champions aren’t crowned in October. … See the rest here

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PensHead Daily Links 12-04-2011

Sunday, December 4th, 2011

Crosby’s Back: The Remix Source: The Pensblog
We missed posting this when it came out, but it's still a great video. DJ Steve Porter welcomes Sidney Crosby back to the NHL. … See the rest here

Filed in WTF: Carey Price Source: The Pensblog
@DownGoesBrown spotted this. no words. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Scouting Report: Boston (12/4/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Two top contenders in the Eastern Conference will face each other tomorrow night. Michelle Crechiolo tells us what’s in store. … See this video

More pros than cons to be found in latest NHL realignment plan (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
As the NHL’s top movers and shakers descend upon Pebble Beach this weekend ahead of the Board of Governors meetings, realignment will be the most talked about topic on the agenda. … See the article here

Matt Cooke: Pittsburgh Penguins Grinder Keeping Preseason Promises Source: Bleacher Report
As the Pittsburgh Penguins began their 2011-12 season, there was a big question mark hanging over their locker room. Believe it or not, the question was about something other than when Sidney Crosby would suit up again. The mystery involved one of the Penguins’ most physical players, Matt Cooke , and whether or not he’d be able to keep true to his words that he spoke after being suspended for the last part of the Pens’ 2011 season and the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs … Excerpt from

Empty Netter Assists – 12-04-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . … See the rest here

Realigned realignment Source: The Pensblog
A new NHL realignment may be decided upon this week. We talked about the initial realignment rumors a while back. Puck Daddy grabbed a screenshot of a new realignment plan being thrown around. What this does: 1. Brings an old Adams Division and Patrick Division taste to the Wales Conference. … Link

Staal/Engelland update Source: The Pensblog
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RECAP: License to kill. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
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Portland Winterhawks Crush the Seattle Thunderbirds on Teddy Bear Toss Night Source: Bleacher Report
The Portland Winterhawks crushed their arch-rivals the Seattle Thunderbirds en route to a 7-1 victory, and their ninth straight win, Saturday at the Rose Garden in Portland, Ore. Ty Rattie got the bears flying as he fired in the first goal of the evening for the Winterhawks (19-9-1-1). With 2:52 clicked off the clock, Thunderbirds (11-14-0-1) goalie Calvin Pickard could not keep Rattie’s puck in play as he watched it fly into his net and, with the blink of the eye, so did 10,000-plus stuffed animals … View post

NHL preps to shuffle the deck Source: Tribune-Review
The league’s board of governors will tackle the issue Monday and Tuesday at their regularly scheduled meetings, with the hope of producing a formal vote on a new plan. Any changes require a two-thirds majority for approval at least 20 of the 30 teams. … Excerpt from

Defensemen benefit from injuries Source: Tribune-Review
When the dust settles, the big-picture beneficiaries might end up being Carl Sneep and Philip Samuelsson. … The rest is here

Pens’ Cooke not feeling snubbed by NHL decision Source: Tribune-Review
Matt Cooke is not holding a grudge against the NHL. “I’ve got to believe that the league is trying to protect everyone,” he said Saturday, speaking with media for the first time since being hit in the head two days earlier by Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson during the Penguins’ 2-1 win. … Continued here

Crosby’s return has highlighted crucial skill Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby’s gifts are many, but the most notable might be a backhand shot that is something more than complementary. It is lethal. … The rest is here

Behind Johnson, Pens survive Hurricanes Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins were shorthanded by two men for the final 2 minutes, 4 seconds of regulation but, thanks to solid penalty killing, held on for the victory. … Follow this link

Saturday’s Three Stars: Moulson gets four; Perron scores in return (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
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In dire straits, Penguins stand their ground against Hurricanes Source: Post Gazette
It’s possible that the situation could have been more dire for the Penguins. It’s just hard to imagine how. They were trying to protect a 3-2 lead over Carolina with a little more than three minutes left when their best defensive center, Jordan Staal, left the game after being struck in the face with a puck. … Continued here

Bruins down Leafs, 4-1 Source: Post Gazette
Tuukka Rask stopped 21 shots and the Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs, 4-1, Saturday night to start December the same way they finished November. Boston beat Toronto for the fourth consecutive time this season and the second game in a row. … See the article here

Penguins’ Cooke not losing sleep over league decision Source: Post Gazette
Matt Cooke knows that the 2-1 victory in Washington was just about over when Capitals defenseman John Carlson dropped him with a hit to the head Thursday night. He knows that Carlson made contact on or near his jaw, too. … View post

On the Penguins: Greatness has many definitions Source: Post Gazette
There are reasons Sidney Crosby is being paid $9 million this season. That he was so missed, by so many, while sitting out 61 games while recovering from a concussion. That he is widely regarded as the finest hockey player in the world. … Follow this link

Frantic Finish Source: penguins.nhl.com
RALEIGH, N.C. – The toughest task in all of hockey is protecting a one-goal lead in the final minutes of the third period … See the article here

Penguins rally past Carolina, 3-2 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins survived a two-man disadvantage for the final 124 seconds of regulation to defeat Carolina, 3-2, at the RBC Center tonight. … Go here to read the rest

Endgame: Penguins 3, Hurricanes 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Johnson’s D leads Penguins past ‘Canes, 3-2 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
When things were most tense, Carolina had twice as many skaters on the ice as Pittsburgh did. To Penguins coach Dan Bylsma, it seemed as if it were even more. “The 8-on-3,” he quipped, “was pretty gutsy.” Backup goalie Brent Johnson came up big during the defensive stand that thwarted Carolina’s three-man advantage and helped the surging Penguins beat the slumping Hurricanes… … Read more here

Pens receive mixed news on injury front, lose Staal, Engelland to injuries in 3-2 win Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins (16-7-4) have reeled off two straight road wins but the team has received mixed news on the injury front tonight The good news for the Penguins is that Zbynek Michalek and Kris Letang both passed their concussion tests, head coach Dan Bylsma confirmed after tonight’s 3-2 win vs the Hurricanes. However, Letang is … Continued here

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Pittsburgh Penguins: Return to Take on Carolina Hurricanes and Kirk Muller Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins rebounded from an ugly loss to the New York Rangers by shutting the Washington Capitals down. … See the rest here

Video: Just For Kicks Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis kicks the puck to himself and fires it home for his 8th of the season. … Video here

Video: Brooks Brother Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik saves the day for the Pittsburgh Penguins after Jeff Skinner misses a golden opportunity to cash in. … See video here

Video: Sid Stays With It Source: penguins.nhl.com
After a great defensive play, Sideny Crosby stays with the play and dishes a great backhand pass to Craig Adams for a 1-0 lead. … To see video click here

Video: Skating By Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Canes come close in the final minute on a 5 on 3 but can’t beat Brent Johnson as he saves the game with an amazing skate save. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Craig Adams (12/3/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams talks to the media after defeating the Carolina Hurricanes. … View video

Video: Post-Game: Pascal Dupuis (12/3/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to the media after defeating the Carolina Hurricanes. … See video here

Video: Post-Game: Brent Johnson (12/3/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brent Johnson talks to the media after defeating the Carolina Hurricanes. … Click here to view video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/3/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Carolina Hurricanes. … View video here

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PensHead Daily Links 11-29-2011

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

Measuring Stick Game: Penguins @ Rangers Pre-Game Buzz, Notes & News Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins (14 – 6 – 4 (32 pts) @ New York Rangers (12 – 5 – 3 (27 pts) When: 7:38 PM | Where: Madison Square Garden Referees: Dean Morton #36, Dan O’Halloran #13 | Linesmen Jean Morin #97, Tim Nowak #77 Pre-Game Buzz The Penguins will be down two defensemen tonight as Kris … Follow this link

Puck Previews: Boudreau on rift; suspension outrages Pacioretty (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Back by popular demand, here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished … Read the rest here

Crosby rises fast in All-Star balloting Source: Post Gazette
NEW YORK — Penguins center Sidney Crosby has risen to fourth place in the NHL’s all-star voting for forwards. … Excerpt from

Gameday 25 – Rangers Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (14-6-4) @ New York Rangers(12-5-3) 7:30 pm/et TV: ROOT, Versus, TSN2 Madison Square Garden, New York, NY The “World's Most Famous Arena” has been heavily renovated and it looks quite a bit different than the last time the Pittsburgh Penguins visited. The Rangers are 6-1-1 at home this year, so many the renovations are working. Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek have gone back to Pittsburgh for medical evaluation … See the rest here

Penguins Crosby Surges to Fourth Place Among Forwards in All-Star Fan Balloting Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins fans around the country took notice of Sidney Crosby’s successful return to the lineup by casting 132,335 votes last week in an effort to elect Crosby to the 2012 NHL All-Star Game as part of All-Star Fan Balloting presen… … More

Letang, Michalek return to Pittsburgh in surprise move Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defensemen Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek will not play tonight against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Each player has returned to Pittsburgh for further evaluation, general manager Ray Shero said. … The rest is here

Pair of defensemen from Wilkes-Barre to play for Penguins tonight Source: Post Gazette
NEW YORK — The Penguins have recalled defensemen Robert Bortuzzo and Alexandre Picard from their farm team in Wilkes-Barre. … More here

Letang, Michalek out for tonight’s game vs Rangers Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins will be down two defensemen for tonight’s game vs the New York Rangers. Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek both traveled to New York and participated in today’s morning skate, but both have been ruled out for tonight’s game and are returning to Pittsburgh to be evaluated for their respective injuries. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins make multiple moves – 11-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Quite a busy afternoon for the Penguins. … More here

Penguins Recall Defensemen Alexandre Picard and Robert Bortuzzo from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defensemen Alexandre Picard and Robert Bortuzzo from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … See the rest here

Pens Push: MSG renovations, strange going-ons w/Letang, and a headline Shanny might like. Source: Chipped Ice
Some quick, late-afternoon hits, prior to the Penguins playing the Rangers at what feels like brand new Madison Square Garden: = Confession: MSG has always been my favorite US arena at which to cover a game. There is energy in this building that cannot be duplicated and the setup was unique. … Read more here

Maple Leafs F Kessel leads All-Star fan voting (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel has taken the overall lead in fan balloting for the All-Star game. The showcase event will be held Jan. 29 at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa. … Link

Cooke, With Just Four Penalties, is a Changed Player Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Cooke wanted to be a different player this season. Through 24 games, he’s practically unrecognizable. The 33-year-old left wing made a name for himself for all the wrong reasons during his first three seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins … Read this article

Puck Headlines: Bylsma backs Neal fine; Joe Sakic vs. polar bears (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Via our friend Nate Beeler of the Washington Examiner, and ouch. … Link

Kessel leads all players in all-star voting (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – Don’t expect Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel to be selected last at this season’s NHL all-star game fantasy draft. … See the rest here

Penguins forward James Neal fined for high stick (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal has been fined $2,500 for high sticking Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban Saturday in Montreal. Neal was assessed a minor penalty on the play. … More

New York Rangers & Pittsburgh Penguins Line Combinations For Tonight Source: The Pensblog
There's a big Atlantic Division battle going down tonight as the Pittsburgh Penguins meet the New York Rangers. Here are the potential line combinations for both teams: Pittsburgh Penguins Lines from Penguins.NHL.com : Chris Kunitz – Sidney Crosby – Pascal Dupuis Steve Sullivan – Evgeni Malkin – James Neal Matt Cooke – Jordan Staal – Tyler Kennedy Arron Asham – Joe Vitale – Craig Adams Kris Letang *** – Brooks Orpik Zbynek Michalek – Paul Martin Mat Niskanen – Deryk Engelland Marc-Andre Fleury *** Kris Letang has a broken nose. He'll need to see a doctor before a decision is made on him playing tonight. … Read this article

Must-read Malkin feature Source: The Pensblog
We linked this over Thanksgiving but it is worth another one. Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Conboy got a one-on-one with Geno and Conboy just knocked it out of the park. ( As usual) Some highlights: An interesting look at his escape from Russia A good story about his first time in Pittsburgh, and his trip to 66's house … Excerpt from

Penguins’ Neal fined $2,500 – 11-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins forward James Neal was fined $2,500 by the NHL for a high stick penalty against Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban. … More

Civic Arena Roof Holiday Ornaments
To Benefit Penguins Foundation Youth Charities Source: penguins.nhl.com
Just in time for the holidays, Wendell August Forge has crafted two unique ornaments from pieces of the steel roof at the old Civic Arena – with all pr… … More

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (11/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo breaks down tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. … See this video

Video: Game-Day: Sidney Crosby (11/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to reporters before tonight’s game at Madison Square Garden against the NY Rangers. … Video here

Video: Game-Day: Kris Letang (11/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to reporters before tonight’s game at Madison Square Garden against the NY Rangers. … Click here to view video

Video: Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (11/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before tonight’s game at Madison Square Garden against the NY Rangers. … Watch video here

James Neal fined $2,500 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins winger James Neal was fined $2,500 for high sticking PK Subban in Saturday’s game. … View post

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

Should players always be condemned for getting coaches fired? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Let’s say Alex Ovechkin skates off the ice against the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night to the appreciative roar of the assembled masses; having posted a hat-trick or a game-winning goal in Washington Capitals Coach Dale Hunter’s debut, looking Continue reading … View post

Penguins’ Neal fined $2,500 for high-sticking (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal has been fined US$2,500 for high-sticking Canadiens defenceman P.K. Subban during a game last Saturday in Montreal. … Follow this link

James Neal fined for a high stick on P.K. Subban Source: The Pensblog
This makes limited sense. [ NHL ] Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal has been fined $2,500, the maximum allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for high-sticking Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban in NHL Game No … See the rest here

NHL fines Penguins winger Neal $2,500 for high-stick incident Source: Post Gazette
NEW YORK — Penguins winger James Neal has been fined $2,500 by the NHL for a high-stick on Montreal defenseman P.K. Subban during the Penguins’ 4-3 overtime victory at the Bell Centre Saturday night. … Continued here

Civic Arena Roof Holiday Ornaments To Benefit Penguins Foundation Youth Charities Source: penguins.nhl.com
Just in time for the holidays, Wendell August Forge has crafted two unique ornaments from pieces of the steel roof at the old Civic Arena – with all proceeds benefitting Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation youth charities. Each ornament … … Follow this link

Penguins Report: Game Day at NY Rangers Source: penguins.nhl.com
9:20 AM: In this week’s Great Moments in Pens History, Bob Grove takes us back to the Pens’ NHL record-setting 16th straight win in a game at Madison Square Garden against the Rangers in 1993. 9:15 AM: The Rangers have been o… … Read this article

About the Rangers – 11-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Rangers. When and where: 7:30 p.m., EST; Madison Square Garden. TV: Root Sports, MSG, Versus (outside the Pittsburgh and New York Markets), TSN2 … See more here

An unloading of links Source: The Pensblog
In the Montreal recap, we wondered why Crosby wasn't given an assist on that Staal goal. We saw some chatter on Twitter about it, too. Well, the NHL gatekeepers have decided to give Crosby that assist. So his stat line this season is now 2g7a9p . … Visit link

Crosby volleys Brian Murray’s comments Source: The Pensblog
After what Brian Murray chirped about Sunday evening, Crosby answered back on Monday. … Continued here

Montreal Canadiens: Max Pacioretty suspended for 3 games (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
Montreal Canadians forward Max Pacioretty has been suspended for three games for his hit on Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang. … Link

Penguins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It seemed improbable that Sidney Crosby’s return to Canada could be upstaged, but it was. Defenseman Kris Letang was injured when Montreal forward Max Pacioretty blasted him in the head with a controversialand unpenalizedhit … Visit link

Carolina fires Maurice as coach Source: Tribune-Review
The last-place Carolina Hurricanes fired coach Paul Maurice for the second time in less than a decade and replaced him with former All-Star Kirk Muller. … See more here

Caps fire Boudreau, hire Hunter as coach Source: Tribune-Review
Tuned out by his players, coach Bruce Boudreau was fired by the Washington Capitals after winning 200 games faster than any coach in modern NHL history. … Read the rest here

New NHL coaches will face surging Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
There was hesitance among Penguins players to specifically address the firing of Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau. … Read more

Coach Bylsma, Penguins play numbers game Source: Tribune-Review
Dan Bylsma’s been waiting almost two years to implement new lines and experiment, and now he gets his chance with the Pens healthy. … See the rest here

Civic Arena site’s destiny on table Source: Tribune-Review
Discussions that begin this afternoon could lead to Pittsburgh using millions of dollars to prepare the site of the old Civic Arena for development by the Penguins. … Follow this link

Empty Netter Assists – 11-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty will forego $26,351.34 of salary as a result of his three-game suspension for a hit to the head of Penguins defenseman Kris Letang during Saturday’s game in Montreal . -Letang i … … View post

NHL Roundup: Wild ends 2-game slide Source: Post Gazette
Niklas Backstrom rebounded from a rough game and an early exit with 32 saves, and the Minnesota Wild stopped a two-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning Monday night at Xcel Energy Center in St. … Read more

Montreal Canadiens call up Louis Leblanc (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
Max Paciorettys suspension has presented an opportunity for the Canadiens to see what Louis Leblanc can do at the NHL level. … View post

Talbot, Rupp get ’24/7′ curtain call Source: Post Gazette
When the latest edition of HBO’s popular “24/7″ series debuts Dec. … Continue reading here

Montreal’s Pacioretty gets suspended 3 games for hit on Penguins’ Letang Source: Post Gazette
Montreal left winger Max Pacioretty was suspended for three games for his open-ice hit Saturday that left Penguins defenseman Kris Letang with a broken nose. Letang is questionable for the game tonight in New York because of the injuries from the hit. … View post

Flyers D Pronger out one month Source: Post Gazette
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger will have surgery on his left knee today and will miss a month. It has been a tough season for Pronger, Philadelphia’s captain, who also missed six games with an eye injury … Continue reading here

Capitals fire Boudreau; ‘Canes also make move Source: Post Gazette
For all of Bruce Boudreau’s success with Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals — no coach in the modern NHL reached 200 victories as quickly — he failed to take them far in the playoffs. And now, suddenly, the regular season was becoming problematic, too. … See the article here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 11.28 Source: The Pensblog
Stunned type: The behind enemy lines stunned pic . Pic from Monday nights Sharks vs Kings. … Continued here

PODCAST: 11.28 Source: The Pensblog
65 minutes. … Read more

Sidney Crosby and Nick Foligno: Plenty of Smoke, but Where’s the Fire? Source: Bleacher Report
Brendan Shanahan has a tough job. The NHL ‘s senior vice president of player safety and his crew have the unenviable task of defining what is and isn’t acceptable in terms of physicality in the post-lockout, post-concussion NHL era. … See the rest here

Did Senators GM Bryan Murray Just Warn Sidney Crosby and the Penguins? Really? Source: Bleacher Report
That ex-girlfriend, the one that is in fact an “ex” because she would never let anything go. Although equally culpable, somehow her part in every disagreement was magically omitted in every loud, yet decreasingly plausible denial. Yeah, THAT ex-girlfriend … The rest is here

Shanaban: Pacioretty suspended three games Source: The Pensblog
Max Pacioretty has been suspended for three games. Brendan Shanahan's explanation after read more… Why does Shanahan have to introduce himself … Excerpt from

Penguins vs. Rangers Scouting Report Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 14-6-4-32 Home: 8-1-2-18 Road: 6-5-2-14 WHEN: Nov. … More

NHL suspends Montreal LW Pacioretty for 3 games (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty has been suspended three games by the NHL for a hit to the head of Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang. … More

Shanahan: Letang assumed risk, Max Pacioretty suspended 3 games (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
One of the hallmarks of the Brendan Shanahan-led NHL Department of Player Safety has been a shared responsibility between the player hitting and the player being hit. The high hit administered by Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty on Saturday night Continue reading … Excerpt from

Max Pacioretty suspended 3 games for hit on Letang Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty has been suspended 3 games for delivering an illegal hit to the head of Penguins defenseman Kris Letang, the NHL announced this evening The incident occurred at 16:46 of the third period. … More

Montreal forward suspended for hit against Letang Source: Post Gazette
Montreal forward Max Pacioretty has been given a three-game suspension for a hit to the head of Penguins defenseman Kris Letang late in the third period of the Penguins’ 4-3 overtime victory at the Bell Centre Saturday night. … See the rest here

Canadiens Pacioretty suspended three games for hit on Letang – 11-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty was suspended today for three games for a hit to the face of Penguins defenseman in the third period of Saturday’s 4-3 overtime win by the Penguins. NHL senior vice president of player safety and hockey operations Brendan Shanahan issued the suspension after he held a disciplinary hearing with Pacioretty earlier today. Despite suffering a broken nose on the play … … Go here to read the rest

Video: Great Moments in Penguins History (11/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bob Grove takes us back to a game against the Rangers in 1993 when the Penguins set an NHL record by winning their 16th consecutive game. … See video here

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PensHead Daily Links 11-28-2011

Monday, November 28th, 2011

Super Duper Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis is known for being a defensively responsible forward, but so far this season he’s being rewarded for his efforts on the stat sheet. With 19 points (6G-13A) in 24 games, Dupuis is on pace to have his most productive NHL seas… … Continued here

Post-Practice Buzz: Circle calendars for Dec 16; On Letang status for NYR; Challenging stretch Ahead & Crosby tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
(Credit: Ottawa Senators.com) Post-Practice Buzz The Ottawa Senators are still upset over Sidney Crosby’s elbow on Nick Foligno in Friday’s game. Senators GM Bryan Murray has now joined into the discussion. In the middle of a media scrum on Sunday, Murray asked the media if anyone is going to ask him about Sidney Crosby. … View post

Penguins Prospects Morrow, Harrington Among 41 Players Invited to Team Canada Tryout Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh’s top two picks from the 2011 NHL Draft – defensemen Joseph Morrow (1st round, 23rd overall) of the Portland Winterhawks and Scott Harrington (2nd round, 54th overall) of the London Knights – were among 41 players invi… … Go here to read the rest

Puck Headlines: Ovechkin on hot seat; Carlyle watch; 24/7 Preview (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. So things are going well for the Anaheim Ducks at 6-13-4. Continue reading … Read more

Crosby chirps Murray and the Sens again Source: The Pensblog
This is probably the most chirpy we've seen Sidney Crosby. … Read more here

Pens Push: Bylsma on Boudreau, Crosby on Murray and Letang’s ‘messed up’ nose. Source: Chipped Ice
Some quick hits from the Penguins practice at Southpointe Iceoplex on Monday: = There wasnt a huge buzz inside the dressing room regarding the coaching changes with Washington and Carolina, and I will touch on how those moves might impact the Penguins in Tribune-Review notebook on Tuesday. However, HC Dan Bylsma had this to say on … See the rest here

Pens’ Letang questionable against Rangers after broken nose Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is questionable for Tuesday’s road game against the Rangers as a result of facial injuries he suffered Saturday in Montreal. … See the article here

Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins: Giving Other Contenders Reason to Worry Source: Bleacher Report
I’m sure everyone knows why the Pittsburgh Penguins have people talking lately. … More

Video: Local Hero: Matt Bartkowski (11/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Bartkowski talks to PensTV about his hockey career so far. … View video

Video: Twitter Q & A: James Neal (11/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal answers questions from fans via Twitter. … View video here

Video: Crosby Named First Star of the Week Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby was the named the NHL’s First Star of the Week in his first week back in action! … Video here

Video: Off-Day: Sidney Crosby (11/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media following Monday morning’s practice at Southpointe. … To see video click here

Video: Scouting Report: NY Rangers (11/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pens will take on the NY Rangers in Madison Square Garden for the first time this season. Michelle Crechiolo checks out what the Empire State has in store. … See video here

Crosby named NHL ‘First Star’ in first week back Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Sidney Crosby capped his first seven days back in uniform by being named the NHL’s ‘First Star’ for the week that ended Sunday. … Link

Sidney Crosby Named NHL ‘First Star’ of the Week Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby’s triumphant return to the lineup last week following a 61-game injury absence earned him the NHL’s ‘First Star’ award for the week ending Nov. 27. Crosby, who made his season debut a… … Continue reading here

Crosby earns NHL’s first star in return (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. … See the article here

Sidney Crosby named NHL First Star of the Week Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Sidney Crosby was named the NHL’s First Star of the week for Nov 21 – Nov 27. … Continue reading here

Top pick Joe Morrow and Scott Harrington invited to Team Canada’s WJC camp Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
2011 First round pick Joe Morrow has been invited to Team Canadas final selection camp for the 2011 World Junior Championships. The camp will be held in Calgary from December 10 – 14. The World Championships start on December 26th. … Follow this link

Boudreau Out: Capitals must find good balance with Hunter but also get back to dynamic offensive hockey Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The lifespan of an NHL coach is only 2.3 years and coaches are starting to drop like flies. … See more here

Twenty Years Later – Troy Loney – 11-28-11 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 first Stanley Cup title in franchise history … Read the rest here

Capitals fire Boudreau; Hurricanes can Maurice – 11-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
We’re at Southpointe at the moment so we can’t write anything to detailed on this due to the shoddy wireless available here, but this definitely merited a post. … Read the rest here

STATS: On the slate this week Source: The Pensblog
Saturday night's game in Montreal marked the start of an unexpected 4-game road trip. There's one game this week that the entire league has circled on their calendars… Pens getting their first taste of the Blueshirts and MSG on Tuesday night at 7:30. The Rangers helped bring Washington to panic mode with a 6-3 win Friday night in Washington. And the Rangers are 6-1-1 at home this year . And that stat would be impressive if it wasn't for the Pens' 8-1-2 record at home. The Caps are in trouble. … More

Video: Off-Day: Kris Letang (11/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media following Monday morning’s practice at Southpointe. … Watch here

Video: Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (11/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Monday morning’s practice at Southpointe. … Video here

Morrow, Harrington Invited to Canada’s World Junior Camp Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins prospects Joseph Morrow and Scott Harrington are two of 41 players that have been iinvited to participate in Team Canada’s final selection camp leading up to the 2011 World Junior Championships that will take place Dec. 26-Jan … Read more

Maurice fired, Kirk Muller hired, it’s OK to be jealous of Carolina (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The time to fire Paul Maurice had arrived for the Carolina Hurricanes, with 20 points in 25 games and with four players sporting a minus rating in double-digits. So GM Jim Rutherford made an easy call for his team but Continue reading … Read more here

Penguins Report: 11/28/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Letang the only player missing from practice (11:17 AM). … Follow this link

What We Learned: Trade Jarome Iginla while the price is high (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 … Follow this link

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Caps fire Boudreau; replaced by Hunter Source: Tribune-Review
The Washington Capitals have fired coach Bruce Boudreau and replaced him with Dale Hunter. … See the article here

This Grove City columnist is a Steelers fan and he hates you Source: The Pensblog
Every so often, the Internet recognizes all the time we spend with it and blesses us with an article that is almost too good to be true. And today we have one of those articles. … Read the rest here

BREAKING: Bruce Boudreau out in Washington Source: The Pensblog
Per NBC Washington And guess who is back in town? Dale Hunter. Oh mannnnnnn … More here

Pens’ comments draw return fire from Sens’ GM (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
Bryan Murray already has the Dec. 16 rematch against the Pittsburgh Penguins circled on his calendar. … Link

‘A win is a win’ (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
On a night when David Rundblad scored his first NHL goal and Jason Spezza scored twice to hit the 200-goal mark for his career, it was the Ottawa Senators’ defensive specialists who carried the club to victory Sunday. … View post

Discipline hearing set for Letang aggressor Source: Tribune-Review
All may be forgiven between the players, but the NHL wants to hear from Montreal Canadiens winger Max Pacioretty for his hit to the head against Penguins defenseman Kris Letang. … Read more here

Penguins not satisfied with play this season Source: Tribune-Review
Starting with a game this week at the Rangers, 10 of the Pens’ next 20 are against teams in the top eight of the East or West. … Read the rest here

NHL ROUNDUP: Spezza scores 200th in Senators’ 4-3 win Source: Post Gazette
Jason Spezza was overdue for a goal outburst and he timed it just right to record a milestone in the midst of the Ottawa Senators’ only stop at Scotiabank Place in a span of 10 games. Spezza scored twice, including his 200th regular-season goal, to lead Ottawa to a 4-3 win against the visiting Carolina Hurricanes Sunday night. … See the article here

Penguins: Letang, team’s core survive blow to nose Source: Post Gazette
Things can change quickly in this game, and the Penguins were reminded of that Saturday night. One moment, defenseman Kris Letang was in the Montreal zone, trying to get off a shot that would break a 3-3 tie at the Bell Centre late in the third period. … Excerpt from

Rumors of Bruce Boudreau’s demise begin to increase Source: The Pensblog
Could this be the end of Bruce Boudreau ? … More

Video: Mike Lange’s Journal (11/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Lange talks about former Penguins Player George Ferguson (78-83). … Watch video here

Empty Netter Assists – 11-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” This is the first time in a couple of years that everybody’s in and playing to their full potential .” – Pascal Dupuis on the team’s relatively good run of health the past week. -Foligno-gate continues. … Read more

Capitals panic button rumor: Dale Hunter could replace Boudreau (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It’s no secret that (a) the Washington Capitals look as emotionally conflicted and ineffective now as they ever have under Coach Bruce Boudreau, losing five of seven games; and (b) the next week could be a critical one for both Continue reading … The rest is here

Struggling Oiler Paajarvi may have another shot with Hall injured (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
After the Edmonton Oilers had a Rocky Mountain low in Denver on Saturday, tumbling to the Colorado Avalanche, coach Tom Renney offered up some whimsical wisdom. You know what they say .. … The rest is here

Penalty kill secures Senators’ win over Hurricanes (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
On a night when David Rundblad scored his first NHL goal and Jason Spezza scored twice to hit the 200-goal mark, it was the Ottawa Senators defensive specialists who carried the club to victory Sunday. … More here

Montreal Canadiens: Goal by Letang, with a broken nose, gives Penguins come-from behind victory (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
As gory-to-glory game-winning goals go on Montreal ice, Kris Letangs game-winner Saturday is only the second-most famous. … Continue reading here

Hockey World: Former scoring machine Ovechkin running on empty (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
The law of diminishing returns suggests that when a hockey player ages, his stats diminish. But youd never know it with Edmonton Oilers winger Ryan Smyth, who turns 36 in February, or Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Dwayne Roloson, 42. Roloson, however, in at least in the last few weeks, is starting to not only look, but play like a middle-aged man. … Continue reading here

Video: DSG Plays of the Week (11/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Take a look at the Top 5 Plays from last week. Presented by Dicks Sporting Goods. … View video

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PensHead Daily Links 11-27-2011

Sunday, November 27th, 2011

NHL roundup: Red Wings’ Eaves out 6-8 weeks (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Eaves, who sustained a broken jaw when he was hit by a puck Saturday night, will have surgery Monday and will be sidelined for 6-8 weeks, the team announced Sunday. Late in the third period, Eaves took a hard, rising shot from the point by Roman… … Continue reading here

Brian Murray on Foligno/Crosby Source: The Pensblog
Good old Brian Murray, GM for the Sens , was talking to the media before the Sens-Canes game on Sunday night. After fielding a bunch of questions, the session was coming to a close, but then Brian Murray asked something along the lines of, “No one wants to ask me about Sidney Crosby's comments?” The fun begins at the 4:02 mark. He goes out of his way to take some jabs at Bylsma and the officiating in general. And he also hints at the next Pens-Sens game being a little interesting, and that will be Friday, December 16th. … Go here to read the rest

Canadiens’ Pacioretty faces hearing for hit (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty will have a phone hearing with NHL disciplinary officials on Monday regarding his blow to the head that broke the nose of Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang, according to NHL.com. … Follow this link

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 8, Devils 4 – 11-27-11 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 Stanley Cup title in … … Continue reading here

24/7 Rangers vs Flyers preview Source: The Pensblog
Via New York Rangers blog … Cant say there is one redeeming player on either of these teams (save for Double J). But still, this is going to be awesome … Read this article

Best bargains among the top 43 scorers Source: The Pensblog
We mentioned in the Montreal recap that Pascal Dupuis has to be one of the best bargains in terms of salary:production. So we decided to put our spare time where our balls are and calculate how much money guys are making per point so far this season. We used the cap hits from CapGeek.com and the NHL.com scoring leaderboard . … More here

Pacioretty to speak with Shanahan Source: The Pensblog
From Pro Hockey Talk : Montreal forward Max Pacioretty will have a phone hearing with the NHL Monday morning for this hit on Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang during the third period of the Penguins’ overtime win in Montreal Saturday night. … Go here to read the rest

Empty Netter Assists – 11-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “[Letang] is a tough guy.” – Jordan Staal on Kris Letang. -The Globe and Mail’s recap . … Read the rest here

RECAP: Justice Served. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
We wish we could say these two pics are all you got to know about this game. But so much shit happened in this game, as is the norm when hockey is played in Montreal. The funny part is the Montreal media giving Letang the first star of the game. Probably the most unstable city in North America. The Pens are usually on the short end of calls in Montreal. And that still held true last night: a couple of no-goals, two missed headshots on Kris Letang , Subban allowed to kick players on the ice. But what a win. Habs fans are probably gonna force Canadian Parliament to talk about the OT goal at their next big meeting. Calls like that are what fans deserve when they boo obvious penalty calls against the home team. These fans are supposed to be knowledgeable, but they really don't seem to know the game that well. Pens not going back to Montreal until February 7th. Recap city on this glorious Sunday… Huge surprise. Opening faceoff was delayed on HNIC . Set the tone for the night. That and the Carlton Banks look-alike singing the anthems. Crosby and Malkin started off the game for Bylsma . 21 seconds in, after Crosby drew a penalty, Geno put home a goal during the delayed call. That only stood up for less than 90 seconds. Travis Moen came down and scores the same goal he scored in Game 7 in 2010 … Read more

Phone hearing Monday for Canadiens’ Pacioretty Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang and Montreal Canadiens winger Max Pacioretty made nice Saturday night. … Excerpt from

Canadiens’ Pacioretty to have hearing over Letang hit – 11-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty will have a disciplinary hearing over the phone Monday for his hit to the head of Penguins defenseman Kris Letang in the third period of last night’s game in Montreal. … View post


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Baby Pens centers run hot and cold Source: Tribune-Review
As Bryan Lerg cooled off, Ben Street heated up. The second-year center out of the University of Wisconsin had four goals and seven assists in a seven-game span. … See the rest here

Letang scores redemption in overtime Source: Tribune-Review
Kris Letang scored his third goal in overtime to lift the Penguins to an inspired 4-3 victory at Bell Centre. … Link

Morning Pens Buzz: Thrilling win in MTL; On Bylsma’s use of Malkin; Art Ross talk; By the Numbers & more Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Buzz: Thrilling win in Montreal It was a controversial game in several ways but also a highly entertaining game that had just about everything. Pittsburgh carried the play, outshooting Montreal 42 to 27, but had to rally in the third period. … Read the rest here

Saturday’s Three Stars: Schneider, Red Wings, Rangers roll (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Cory Schneider, Vancouver Canucks The “backup” goalie for the Canucks won his fourth straight start, stopping 43 San Jose Sharks shots in a 3-2 victory. He was the difference in the game: Making 19 saves in the Continue reading … See more here

Letang latest Penguin to suffer head hit (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
MONTREAL – Just four games after superstar Sidney Crosby returned from concussion-related symptoms, another Pittsburgh Penguins player suffered a controversial hit to the head. … More here

Price and Letang in the locker room Source: The Pensblog
Here's Carey Price crying: @Rmas_71 … See the article here

Letang, Crosby lead Pens over Habs in OT (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
MONTREAL – One shoulder driven into his face, one broken nose and one overtime goal. … See the article here

Letang overcomes broken nose, scores OT winner Source: Post Gazette
Kris Letang did not know what hit him. And he certainly did not know who hit him. … Read more here

NHL roundup: Rangers beat rival Flyers Source: Post Gazette
Henrik Lundqvist couldn’t suppress a grin when asked to assess teammate Brandon Prust starting a fight four seconds into the New York Rangers’ 2-0 win against the visiting Philadelphia Flyers. “Here we go,” said the Rangers goalie, who stopped 29 shots for his 37th career shutout. … Read this article

On the Penguins: Chase thrills or safety? Source: Post Gazette
The arguments for keeping the NHL’s current method of calling icing can be compelling. … Read the rest here

Malkin for 3rd time in his career, records 4th straight multi-point game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
In the Penguins past four games, Evgeni Malkin (17GP-8G-14A-22pts) has matched Sidney Crosby as the best player on the ice in the past week. Malkinhad a goal and an assistin Pittsburgh’s 4-3 overtime win vs Montreal, his 4th straight multi-point game. … Read the rest here

Pens top Habs, move to 3-0-1 since Crosby’s return (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
After losing Sidney Crosby for nearly a year, the Pittsburgh Penguins were happy to see another one of their stars recover quickly, and return very successfully, from a hit to the head. Kris Letang came back with a bloodied and broken nose from a hit late in regulation to score 2:09 into overtime, giving Pittsburgh a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. … View post

Stunned Pic Of The Night: Le Boo Le Boo Source: The Pensblog
On a night like this there are almost too many to choose from. But this guy takes the cake: Stunned type: I'm a Habs fan and I can't believe I didn't get a call stunned type … See the rest here

Penguins overcome Canadiens, 4-3, in OT Source: Post Gazette
Kris Letang rapped a shot past Montreal goalie Carey Price at 2:09 of overtime to give the Penguins a 4-3 victory over Montreal at the Bell Centre tonight. … Visit link

Endgame: Penguins 4, Canadiens 3 (OT) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Crosby owns Nick Foligno in post-game presser Source: The Pensblog
Nothing is worse than the Canadian media. … Excerpt from

After headshot from Pacioretty, Kris Letang scores game-winner (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Late in the third period Saturday night, Max Pacioretty of the Montreal Canadiens lined up Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang as he took a shot on Carey Price. The result: Contact with the head, Letang bloodied, and no penalty on Continue reading … See the rest here

VIDEO: Carey Price has a meltdown after the Pens win in OT Source: The Pensblog
The goal was disputed because the whistle probably should have blown. … Continued here

Pacioretty elbows Letang Source: The Pensblog
No penalty on the play. Pacioretty was the guy who Chara eliminated into the turnbuckle last year. … See the article here

Video: Kris Letang shreds Carey Price’s goalie stick with shot (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
While he’s one of the better offensive defensemen in the NHL, Kris Letang of the Pittsburgh Penguins isn’t known for having a Shea Weber-esque cannon. The next time someone steps up with that critique, Letang should throw this video on Continue reading … Follow this link

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (11/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Montreal Canadiens. … View video

Video: Post-Game: Jordan Staal (11/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media after defeating the Montreal Canadiens. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Kris Letang (11/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media after defeating the Montreal Canadiens. … View video here

Video: Gone Fishin’ Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang returns after leaving the ice in the 3rd and fishes the puck out to score the overtime game winner. … View video here

Video: Shattering Stick Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang fires a blistering wrist shot that shatters the top of Carey Price’s goal stick. … View video

Video: All Knotted Up Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal jumps off the bench and races up the ice to roof one on Carey Price and tie the game 3-3. … Video here

Video: That Was Fast Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins strike fast as the puck bounces off a number of skates and onto Evgeni Malkin’s stick to give the Penguins a 1-0 lead. … Click here to view video

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PensHead Daily Links 11-25-2011

Friday, November 25th, 2011

@pghpenguins: #Sens Sergei Gonchar played 5 seasons for the #Pens, recording 259 points (54G-205A) in 322 regular season games – http://twitpic.com/7jnq7v

@pghpenguins: The other Michalek (Zbynek's brother Milan) warms up at @CONSOLEnergyCtr #Pens v. #Sens – http://twitpic.com/7jnmu0

Gameday 23 – Senators Source: The Pensblog
Ottawa Senators (10-9-2) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (12-6-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT CONSOL Energy Center, Pittsburgh, PA Gonch is back, back again. The Senators have won three of their last four games, but they lost five-in-a-row before that. They won six-in-a-row before that … See the rest here

Senators at Penguins – 11-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Before we get into the blog, Evgeni Malkin Tweeted out this pleasant photo of former teammate Sergei Gonchar and an unidentified blurry gentleman enjoying Thanksgiving dinner last night: -Greetings on a pleasant, cool, clear day after Thanksgiving. We deleted most of our photos on our BlackBerry so we only have a few pregame images to share with you. Consol Ene … … View post

HBO offering preview of Flyers/Rangers series (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Fans of the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers who are awaiting the HBO Sports program “24/7 Flyers/Rangers: Road To The NHL Winter Classic,” will get a sneak peek Friday night. … Link

Video: Scouting Report: Montreal (11/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo gives us the details on what to expect when the Penguins take on Montreal Saturday night. … Click here to view video

Evgeni Malkin Day Source: The Pensblog
Sergei Gonchar spent Thanksgiving with Geno : Meaningless holiday for Russians. Still, unreal spread. … Read more

Beavis and Butt-Head meet It’s So Cold in the D Source: The Pensblog
The resurrected Beavis and Butt-Head were introduced to So Cold in the D. This was like a month ago. UPDATE: The always-impressive thickANDY spotted this on TMZ: TMZ spoke with T-Baby — aka Latonya Miles — who tells us she doesn't mind that B&B cracked some jokes about her on the MTV show … … Link

Malkin Graces the Cover of Pittsburgh Magazine Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Magazine’s December issue features a cover story on Penguins center Evgeni Malkin. … Follow this link

Brotherly Love Source: penguins.nhl.com
What is Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek’s strategy for shutting down his younger brother, Senators forward Milan Michalek, in tonight’s game? Stuff him full of turkey to slow him down. “Yeah, the turkey was pretty good … … More here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (11/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … View video here

Video: Game-Day: Sidney Crosby (11/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … See this video

Video: Game-Day: Zbynek Michalek (11/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … View video here

Video: Game-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (11/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … View video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (11/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … See video here

Penguins-Senators scouting report Source: Post Gazette
Matchup: Senators vs. Penguins, 7:08 p.m. today, Consol Energy Center … Read more

4 Things To Know About The Senators Source: The Pensblog
Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. Read more for the breakdown.. … Continue reading here

Crosby weathers physical play just fine Source: Post Gazette
There were not a lot of positives for the Penguins to take out of their 3-2 overtime loss Wednesday night against the St. Louis Blues at Consol Energy Center. … Continue reading here

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Ottawa Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens lines (10:42 AM). All players at morning skate (10:35 AM). 10:42 AM: Pens morning skate lines.. … See the article here

OPENING: The Pensblog Print Shop Source: The Pensblog
We finally have a dedicated website for all of Stephen 's work. ENTER HERE A complete look at the prints available after readmore Stephen said there may be some more prints available after the weekend as well … See more here

About the Senators – 11-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Senators. When and where: 7 p.m., EST; Consol Energy Center. TV: Root Sports, Sportsnet East, TVA … View post

Fan Guide vs. Ottawa Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will battle the Ottawa Senators on Friday, November 25 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 Pengu… … Read the rest here

Video: Pens Vault: Straka Highlight Reel (11/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins Vault showcases a Martin Straka highlight reel with the anime accompaniment of Speed Racer. … Watch video here

Montreal Canadiens: Scott Gomez out with groin injury (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
Scott Gomezs campaign to regain a spot on one of the Canadiens top lines has run into another roadblock. … Follow this link

Stubborn penalty-killing unit lifts Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins have been maddeningly inconsistent over the past couple of weeks, but one aspect of their game remains unflappable. … See the article here

Penguins are tired of playing catch-up lately Source: Tribune-Review
Matt Cooke and the Penguins are trying to enhance their focus because of a number of mental breakdowns over the past week. … Continued here

Empty Netter Assists – 11-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Pascal Dupuis (above) is on pace for 63 points . -Andrew Hotham had two goals and two assists for the Wheeling Nailers in a 5-1 rout of the Gwinnett Gladiators … More

Dupuis not just riding shotgun Source: Post Gazette
Pascal Dupuis is tied for third place in the Penguins scoring race. … See the article here

St. Louis Blues Upset Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins: Fan Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby’s first game back in a Pittsburgh Penguins uniform was a huge 5-0 victory over the New York Islanders Nov. 21. Crosby had two goals and two assists in his first game in 10 months. … Go here to read the rest

Wild bunch leader of the pack (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Minnesota Wild are the NHLs No. 1 team a quarter of the way into the season. … Read this article

Penguins vs. Senators Scouting Report Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 12-6-4-28 Home: 7-1-2-16 Road: 5-5-2-12 WHEN: Nov. … Visit link

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PensHead Daily Links 11-22-2011

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

Crosby’s peers applaud his performance (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – One day later, it remained the comeback heard around the hockey world. … Follow this link

Hockey Night in Canada’s opening montage for Crosby – 11-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
If you know anything about Empty Netters, you know we’re pretty much complete and utter geeks over Hockey Night in Canada’s montages. Last night’s effort for Sidney Crosby’s return didn’t disappoint: _rWaGFPSd5k … Read the rest here

Crosby’s return draws 1.2 million viewers (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – Sidney Crosby’s return to the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup drew an average audience of 1.2 million viewers to CBC on Monday night. … View post

Erik Karlsson leads NHL all-star voting (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
OTTAWA – Fans of the Ottawa Senators are determined to see some familiar faces at the all-star game. … See more here

Crosby tired but healthy after season debut (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby woke up on the first day of the rest of his hockey life and felt something he hadn’t experienced in a long, long time. Tired. In the best way possible. … Continue reading here

Puck Headlines: NHL All-Star vote totals; Crosby as hockey Tebow (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Via reader Glen Gages: “Penguin fans will never let Pierre McGuire Continue reading … Excerpt from

Crosby closing in on 300 – 11-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
While the simple sight of seeing Sidney Crosby back on the ice is refreshing for most hockey fans, equally as refreshing for stat geeks like ourselves is the ability to crunch Crosby’s numbers. … Go here to read the rest

Rick Dipierto, still an asshole. Source: The Pensblog
Interesting tidbit from a CBC story last night: Everything went right for Crosby. Even afterwards, he sent one of the Penguins equipment guys to lasso the game puck to honour goalie Marc-Andre Fleury's 21st NHL shutout … More here

Video: Pens Insider: Reaction to Crosby’s Return Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV talks to several fans to get their reaction to Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby’s return to the ice. … Click here to view video

Video: Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (11/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Tuesday morning’s practice. … To see video click here

Video: In The Room – Sneak Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
A behind the scenes look at Sidney Crosby’s first day back in the lineup. … View video here

Video: Scouting Report: St. Louis Blues (11/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo gives us the inside scoop on the St. Louis Blues. … See video here

Pens To Honor 25,000,000th Fan Wednesday Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will honor their 25,000,000th fan during Wednesday’s game against St. … The rest is here

Crosby tired but healthy after season debut (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Sidney Crosby says he’s symptom-free the day after his electric season debut. … More

STATS: Pascal Dupuis having a huge year Source: The Pensblog
We mentioned it this morning in the recap. And it is worth repeating. Pascal Dupuis is having some type of year … Read more

Video: Off-Day: Evgeni Malkin (11/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin speaks to the media following Tuesday morning’s practice. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (11/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury speaks with the media following Tuesday morning’s practice. … View video

Video: Off-Day: Sidney Crosby (11/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to reporters following Tuesday morning’s practice. … Video here

With Crosby still Crosby, the Penguins are now Cup favorites (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
When the hockey world finishes genuflecting at the altar of Sidney Christ he died for our player safety sins, and rose again once we tightened rules on hits to the head the conversation will shift to something glaringly Continue reading … See the rest here

Penguins Re-Assign Defenseman Picard to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned defenseman Alexandre Picard to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Picard, 26, has played in six g… … View post

Penguins Report: 11/22/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:15 AM: Players are on the ice for practice. I don’t see Asham or Letang … Go here to read the rest

Penguins demote Picard – 11-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
With the team mostly healthy (for now) on the blue line, the Penguins demoted defenseman Alexandre Picard to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton fo the AHL. Picard, 26, has appeared in six NHL games this season with no points and a plus-5. In nine AHL games this season, Picard has three assists and a plus-7 … Visit link

RECAP: All The Bing’s Men. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
Lange's goal calls: There's a reason this night and this game was picked. It had nothing to do with the Islanders. It had nothing to do with anything other than Sidney Crosby himself. He wasn't going to return until he was 115% ready. Sure, he has some conditioning to take care of. Sure, we won't see him on the penalty kill for a while, if ever, considering how the PK is doing so far this season. But he wasn't stepping onto the ice until he knew he could go out there and compete at the same level we all saw him at toward the tail end of 2010. And nothing has changed. Other than obviously the Penguins organization and Pittsburgh media, no one has a better grasp on Crosby's play than Pens fans. We all know what we watched last night. No one saw anything that suggests Crosby has lost a step or “something's not right.” In fact, he looks even better. The nightmare of him going scoreless for the first couple games and media members starting to chirp about Crosby's condition? Those visions were completely washed away not even 6 minutes into the game by Crosby himself. We'll never have to deal with it. Crosby is back. And he looks possessed. … Read this article

The 11 ickiest Pierre McGuire lines about Sidney Crosby’s return (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby’s four-point night in his return to NHL action was the stuff of hockey fables, which is code for “an event easily drenched in shrill, saccharine clich that makes the climax of a Disney children’s sports film look cynical Continue reading … Excerpt from

Sidney Crosby: Ranking His 10 Best Career Moments Source: Bleacher Report
At the tender age of 24, Crosby is already (arguably) the best player in the NHL and is certainly one of the most exciting offensive forwards the league has seen in years. He’s accomplished more in his short career than countless players have in lengthy careers. Crosby is an amazing scorer, leader and national hero. He has played six seasons and amassed almost 600 career points, but there is much more to his career than stat totals. Let’s explore the greatest moments in Sidney Crosby ‘s career so far. Begin Slideshow … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 11-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . … View post

Ovechkin demoralized Source: The Pensblog
If we cared about was going on in Washington save for 4 games per season, we would have at least brushed upon this earlier than today. For those who haven't been keeping tabs, the Caps are in full meltdown mode. They had lost 6 of 7 before their win over Phoenix last night, which was overshadowed by Crosby's comeback. Ovechkin's play and Bruce Boudreau have become the focal points of the Washington turmoil. Ovechkin is facing questions every night about the Caps' problems, as well as his own non-headline-grabbing stat line thus far this season. Boudreau and Ovechkin were asked about Crosby's return… Double B was asked about whether Crosby's return would motivate Ovie : “I hope that he doesn't need that. … See more here


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Some Sid photoshops Source: The Pensblog
Probably our favorite. More after the jump… … See the article here

Crosby doesn’t meet ESPN’s standards Source: The Pensblog
The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees weren't playing and Peyton Manning was hurt, so ESPN had to give the NHL some coverage on SportsCenter . And they found it necessary to blur out Crosby's mouth. We vaguely remember ESPN doing this years back, but not to Crosby. So stupid. Courtesy of THE Laura Falcon: Sure hope ESPN is ready to keep doing this, since he yells this after every goal, as we documented like 20 times last season … View post

Sidney Crosby Returns: 5 Memorable Moments from His First Game Back Source: Bleacher Report
It was a scene that reminded many Penguin fans of a late December night 11 years ago when another Pittsburgh legend, Mario Lemieux, made an anticipated return to the ice. The crowd was electric and the buzz around the city made it feel like we were watching a game in June, except it was a Monday night in November against the Islanders. … Link

Crosby solid in debut, Penguins top Islanders 5-0 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The defining moment of Sidney Crosby’s dazzling season debut in the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-0 rout over the New York Islanders on Monday didn’t come on either of his two goals or his two assists. It didn’t come on the flash-bulb popping opening faceoff or the electric buzz his presence on the ice created. … More here

Crosby sparkles in season debut (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby split a pair of defenders, worked the puck to his backhand and let it fly. New York Islanders goaltender Anders Nilsson never had a chance … More

Rivals won’t count out Sid as Art Ross contender (The Calgary Herald) Source: Yahoo Sports
Says Stempniak: I wouldnt be surprised if hes there at the end … Visit link

Crosby sparkles in long-awaited return (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Playing for the first time since January, Sidney Crosby recorded two goals and two assists in the Pens’ 5-0 triumph. … Follow this link

Stars’ new Canadian owner has Texas ties Source: Tribune-Review
Tom Gaglardi grew up in Canada playing hockey and fanatically cheering for the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. He still does both … View post

Crosby not only player returning for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Defenseman Zbynek Michalek, at least one week ahead of schedule, returned to the Penguins’ blue line after missing four weeks with a broken finger. … See the article here

Crosby return surprises teammates, coaches Source: Tribune-Review
Much like the medical details during Sidney Crosby’s almost year-long battle with a concussion, not much is known about the ultimate decision to let him return … More

Kovacevic: Crosby ‘magnifique’ right away Source: Tribune-Review
A goal on his first shot was just the tip of an unforgettable four-point masterpiece for Sidney Crosby’s comeback in a Penguins victory. … Link

Crosby dominates in comeback vs. Islanders Source: Tribune-Review
The captain produced one of the great performances of his career, in the Penguins’ victory against the New York Islanders. … More here

Penguins’ Crosby looks as if he never left (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby said it will probably take him awhile to get truly comfortable again on the ice and to feel as if his timing is back to normal. … More here

Tuesdays With Stoosh 11.22.2011 Source: The Pensblog
In which we've never been so happy to be lost for words. I’m not even sure what to write after that game. As sports go, this is an age where hyperbole is passed out like Orpik hands out hits and candy, and it’s still tough to put into words just how good the Pens looked tonight … The rest is here

Highlights of Sidney Crosby’s first game back Source: Post Gazette
SECOND PERIOD SUMMARY 4:31 of ice time on eight shifts. Two shots, one assist … Read more here

Crosby shakes off ‘rust’ in easy Penguins victory Source: Post Gazette
Understand that it will take a little time. Sidney Crosby hadn’t played in a game in nearly 11 months until Monday night, so it’s inevitable that he’ll need a little time to scrape the rust off his game. … More

Sidney Crosby Returns: Report Card from His First Game Back After Concussion Source: Bleacher Report
Before tonight, Sidney Crosby , arguably the greatest player that is currently under contract to an NHL hockey club, had not played a game since Jan. … Read this article

Crosby Wows Team in Return Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury wasn’t one of the 18,571 people packed into CONSOL Energy Center to see Sidney Crosby’s long-awaited return to the lineup. But as a goalie, he gets stretches of inaction where he can watch play unfold down in the o… … Read the rest here

Crosby’s Return a Blessing Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Sidney Crosby took a pass at center ice with speed. He blew past one New York Islander, turned his body to protect the puck, looped around Andrew MacDonald and then lifted a backhander into the air. The puck sailed over the shoulder o… … The rest is here

Monday’s Three Stars: We didn’t give them all to Sidney (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins Completely overshadowing the return of Zbynek Michalek to the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup, Crosby had two goals and two assists to in their 5-0 win over the New York Islanders. … The rest is here

Crosby dazzling in return to ice Source: Post Gazette
The idea to pass out “Welcome back SID” signs Monday night to the sellout crowd at Consol Energy Center came from Penguins owner and Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux. … Read more here

Crosby not only one to make a return Source: Post Gazette
There was a comeback from injury Monday night for the Penguins at Consol Energy Center. No, not that guy. Defenseman Zbynek Michalek returned after missing 10 games because of a broken right index finger he got from a shot taken by New Jersey’s Rod Pelley in an Oct. … More here

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
If there was any question as to how long it would take for Sidney Crosby to reach his superstar form, he answered it with his first shot of the season. … Follow this link

Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron feels Sidney Crosby’s pain (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Boston forward and Crosby have figuratively shared the same spinning room, their brains scrambled by vicious contact on a hockey rink … See the rest here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 11.21 Source: The Pensblog
Via Yeskey … Stunned type : The depression stare … Go here to read the rest

Endgame: Penguins 5, Islanders 0 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Triumphant Return Source: penguins.nhl.com
On the morning of his return to the lineup, Sidney Crosby was asked how long it will take him to reach his level of play from last season when he scored 32 goals and 66 points in 41 games (while also pulling off a 25-game, 50-point scoring str… … More here

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Crosby has 2 goals, 2 assists; Pens top Isles 5-0 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
One flick of the wrist. One guttural scream. … Read the rest here

Kennedy: Sidney Crosby electrifies with four-point return (TheHockeyNews.com) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins captain fit in seamlessly in his return and the city of Pittsburgh welcomed him back. … Follow this link

Crosby’s F-Yeah GIFs Source: The Pensblog
Around 7:20 or so, Sidney Crosby let out a ” FUCKKKKKK YEAAAHHHH ” that was heard in the heavens. Some GIFs of it after Read More. … See the article here

Post-Game: Crosby talks pace of first game back, taking early hits & more Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Crosby Post-Game Comments Sidney Crosby’s return to game action could not have went better. Crosby logged 15:54 of ice time, tallying 2 goals and 2 assists, in addition to a team high 8 shots on goal, a +3 rating, and going 67.1% in the faceoff circle, winning 14 of 21 draws. Crosby at even strength … The rest is here

Seven facts about Sidney Crosby’s comeback classic with Penguins (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Islanders 5-0, but obviously that wasn’t the story of the night. Sidney Crosby returned from missing the previous 61 regular-season games with a concussion, and promptly needed just 5:24 to score his first Continue reading … More

Twitter Reacts to Sidney Crosby Source: penguins.nhl.com
Players and picks from around the NHL took to the Twittersphere to share their thoughts on the November 21 return of Penguins captain Sidney Crosby. Tyler Biggs @Tyler_Biggs: Holy crosby show Ryane Clowe @ryaneclowe29: That #87 is a pre… … Go here to read the rest

MAGICAL NIGHT: Crosby dazzles, doing what he wants out there with four point night Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Sidney Crosby was sensational in his return to game action, scoring two goals and adding two assists for a four point night. Crosby was the best player on the ice from the drop of the puck, leading the Penguins to a 5-0 shutout win over the Islanders. [instory] The win snapped a two game losing … View post

Crosby fabulous in his return; Penguins win, 5-0 Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby was glorious in his return to the Penguins lineup, chalking up two goals and two assists in a 5-0 win tonight against the New York Islanders at Consol Energy Center. … Read more

A look at Crosby’s stats after season debut (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURG, Pa. – A look at Sidney Crosby’s stats after his season debut in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5-0 win over the New York Islanders: … Continue reading here

POSTGAME SHOW: 10:00, Pens win 5-0 Source: The Pensblog
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Sid. Pens win 5-0. Source: The Pensblog
Sidney Crosby was dominating in his return. The Penguins won. And that's all you need to know. … Read more

Sidney Crosby Returns: 5 Observations from the Kid’s Comeback vs. the Islanders Source: Bleacher Report
As the Penguins built a five-goal lead early in the third period against the Islanders on Monday night, it wasn’t just the number of goals that got the crowd going, but who was scoring them. Sidney Crosby ‘s suspected comeback became a reality to the joy of Pens fans, and he made the most of it with a four-point game. …