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PensHead Daily Links 10-29-2011

Saturday, October 29th, 2011

Penguins at Maple Leafs – 10-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME This pregame intro is rather fitting given our weather in Western Pennsylvania: hH5uCnhDZHM ( You should have to salt roads in October. ) … Continued here

Gameday 13 – Maple Leafs Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (8-2-2) @ Toronto Maple Leafs (6-2-1) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, CBC Air Canada Centre – Toronto, ON Games against the Leafs are always a battle. It's Kessel versus Neal tonight for goal scoring champion of October. Staal is out … Continued here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (10/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … View video here

Flyer Fans Meltdown After 9-8 Loss Source: The Pensblog
Great times in Philly: Clip via Guyism – The hometown fans were noticeably upset after losing to a Jets team that had yet to win a road game this season. Naturally, that led to this hilarious scuffle in the Philadelphia subway that may or may not include a lot of buttcrack and a man being thrown in a trashcan . Flyer fans are on edge already. … More

Penguins’ Staal out vs. Maple Leafs (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – Jordan Staal will be out of the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup for Saturday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs … Continued here

Pens’ Staal is out for tonight’s game in Toronto Source: Tribune-Review
Coach Dan Bylsma confirmed that Staal sustained a lower-body injury on Thursday against the Islanders then he collided with center John Tavares in the second period. … Read the rest here

Twenty Years Later – Capitals 8, Penguins 0 – 10-29-11 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 franchise history … Visit link

Pens holding Staal out of tonights game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins center Jordan Staal will be held out of tonights game versus the Toronto Maple Leafs. Staal got banged up in Thursday’s win over the Islanders and is dealing with what is believed to be a minor lower body injury The Staal injury will open the door for Mark Letestu to get back into the … Continued here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Huge Showdown with the Resurgent Toronto Maple Leafs Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the New York Islanders twice in the past week. Now they move on to a team that has gotten off to a great start, the Toronto Maple Leafs … Visit link

Staal won’t play in tonight’s Pens-Leafs game Source: Post Gazette
TORONTO — Center Jordan Staal did not accompany the Penguins here and will not play in their game against the Maple Leafs tonight at 7:08 at the Air Canada Centre. … More

Staal out, Johnson in -10-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
At this point, a team-wide outbreak of the Ebola virus might not come as shocking news with regards to the Penguins. Another star center, Jordan Staal, will not play tonight due to a “lower-body injury .” He did not make the trip to Toronto with the club. Staal’s injury is related to a collision with Islanders for … … View post

About the Maple Leafs – 10-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Maple Leafs. … View post

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (10/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo breaks down tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Watch here

Video: Game-Day: Richard Park (10/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Richard Park talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Video here

Video: Game-Day: James Neal (10/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Click here to view video

Illustrated guide to Brendan Shanahan’s NHL suspensions (so far) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Our anonymous NHL blogger The Player said it best: “When it comes to enforcing these new rules, Brendan Shanahan has been a busy man.” Along with fines to Mats Zuccarello of the New York Rangers and Shea Weber of the Continue reading … The rest is here

Penguins Report: Game Day at Toronto Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal did not make the trip to Toronto and will not play tonight (11:42 AM). Pens’ lines (11:44 AM). … More

Empty Netter Assists – 10-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” I think he’s surprising a lot of people, but I’m not so sure it’s a surprise to him .” – Dan Bylsma on Matt Niskanen (above). -Joe Vitale was happy with last night’s World Seri … … Read the rest here

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Penguins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins hadn’t won after trailing through two periods since Game 6 against Ottawa in the opening round of the 2010 postseason. … See the rest here

Fleury thrives in clutch situations Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury is clearly among the NHL’s elite performers, and when it comes to working overtime, he only gets better. … Link

Niskanen earns keep on defense Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins roster of defensemen posed a problem when training camp opened last month: Too many players on NHL contracts. Matt Niskanen, a 24-year-old who looked a step behind after being acquired from Dallas in February, seemed to be the most likely odd man out … Go here to read the rest

Video: Andy Sutton’s elbow to Landeskog’s head; suspension worthy? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Friday night’s Colorado Avalanche game was Gabriel Landeskog’s hockey Bar Mitzvah, as the team announced beforehand that the rookie sensation wouldn’t be shipped back to juniors. … Excerpt from

It’s Neal vs. Kessel in sideshow Source: Post Gazette
Just as the Penguins have been thrilled with the goal production of winger James Neal, the Toronto Maple Leafs have thrived in part because of Phil Kessel’s scoring. Those two were tied for the NHL lead with nine goals each before games Friday night and will face each other tonight when the Penguins visit Air Canada Centre. … The rest is here

Sharks feasting on road Source: Post Gazette
Joe Thornton scored twice and Antti Niemi made 30 saves as the San Jose Sharks ran their record on the current six-game road trip to 4-0 Friday night with a 4-2 victory against the Detroit Red Wings. Patrick Marleau had a goal and an assist and Ryane Clowe also scored for San Jose. … See the article here

Penguins vs. Maple Leafs Scouting Report Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 8-2-2-18 Home: 4-1-1-9 Road: 4-1-1-9 WHEN: Oct. 29, 2011 – 7:00 p… … See the article here

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PensHead Daily Links 05-21-2011

Saturday, May 21st, 2011

2011 NHL Free Agency: Five More Questions Than Answers for Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
Thursday, we took a look at five questions the Pittsburgh Penguins will look to answer this offseason. … View post

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 5, North Stars 3 – 05-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to … … Excerpt from

Boogaard died of alcohol, painkiller mix Source: Tribune-Review
The death of Rangers enforcer Derek Boogaard was an accident, due to a toxic mix of alcohol and the powerful painkiller oxycodone. … Continue reading here

Lightning wary of Thomas’ surge Source: Tribune-Review
The Tampa Bay Lightning will have to overcome a resurgent Tim Thomas to even up the Eastern Conference finals. … Link

Sharks narrow series deficit with victory over Vancouver Source: Tribune-Review
Patrick Marleau scored twice in the first period and Antti Niemi made the early lead stand up with 27 saves to get the San Jose Sharks back into the Western Conference final with a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 3 on Friday night. … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 05-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Happy 39th birthday to former Penguins defenseman Pat Neaton (right). … More here

Friday’s Daily Five: Pens three center model has incomplete grade with core off “entry level deals” Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Daily Five 1. Penguins GM Ray Shero and his staff are still a few weeks away from laying out a blueprint for the off-season and free agency. It’s a little early to speculate but with not a lot of cap space and a weak forward market, all signs continue to point to the Penguins … See the rest here

Rangers??? Boogaard died of alcohol, oxycodone mix Source: Post Gazette
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Kalamazoo Wings at Alaska Aces – 05-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
EN reader Stephan Jones of Anchorage, Alaska – the only known EN reader from “The Last Frontier” – made a modest proposal via Twitter a few weeks back. He offered to write an EN-styled live blog of a potential Kelly Cup Final between the Alaska Aces and the Wheeling Nailers, the Penguins ECHL affiliate, had the Nailers advanced that far. … See the rest here

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PensHead Daily Links 05-13-2011

Friday, May 13th, 2011

Puck Headlines: Boston Bruins hockey fever; Sharks vs. Canucks (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. … Read this article

Michalek, Neal Eliminated from Worlds Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek and the Czech Republic’s quest to defend their title at the 2011 IIHF World Championships ended Friday with their 5-2 loss to Sweden in the tournament semifinals in… … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 05-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Sidney Crosby (above). … Continued here

Red Wings – Sharks – Game 7 live chat – 05-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
We plan on hosting a live chat for tonight’s Game 7 between the Red Wings and Sharks. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. Click here to join the fun . … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 05-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Post-Gazette’s Dave Molinari offers a very tempered and educated view on the suggested return of Jaromir Jagr . (PG+) -And yes, we’ll be using this photo for every “Jagr-is-coming-back” story until the end of eternity. -Peng … … Read the rest here

ROOT Sports GM Just Doesn’t Get It Source: The Pensblog
Good read from Dejan Kovacevic on ROOT Sports. [ PG ] Here is the part of that article that makes us want to slice off our middle finger, eat it, throw it back up and then send it to the GM of Root Sports: Too much of that can be a negative, too, as Root found out when it missed one of the Penguins' goals in the playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning because the director switched to the handheld in the corner as the puck quickly went to the slot for the Jordan Staal goal … Continued here

Jaromir Jagr: 5 Reasons Why the Pittsburgh Penguins Should Sign Him Source: Bleacher Report
Jaromir Jagr is 39 years old. He has not played in the NHL in three years … Continue reading here

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"Beard-A-Thon" Perfect Way to Show Support Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share When April rolls around and the National Hockey League postseason begins, so does a tradition that’s been around for years – the playoff beard. … Visit link

Thomas presents Lightning with challenges Source: Tribune-Review
Guy Boucher needed just one word to describe Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas: Enigma. … View post

Sharks clinch series with 3-2 win over Red Wings Source: Tribune-Review
Patrick Marleau got his first point of the series when he knocked home a rebound with 7:47 to play and the San Jose Sharks finally managed to knock out the Detroit Red Wings on their fourth try with a 3-2 victory Thursday night. … Read the rest here

Root Sports hits, misses with array of ideas Source: Post Gazette
Shawn McClintock, the energetic 39-year-old general manager of Root Sports, is one of those business types open to all kinds of ideas. And many of those already have been put in motion since the network was rebranded April 1, from a strike-zone graphic that helps baseball viewers track pitches to a telestrator that tracks the hockey puck. … See the article here

No workouts yet for Penguins’ Crosby Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Sidney Crosby, who two weeks ago revealed he had had a setback in his recovery from a concussion, has not begun an offseason workout program. Crosby’s agent, Pat Brisson, said Thursday that Crosby “hasn’t been cleared yet by the medical staff” and is primarily resting at this stage as with most players not involved in the playoffs, but he has engaged in some light activity. … View post

Malhotra warms up with Canucks; won’t play (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Even though Manny Malhotra still can’t play for the Canucks, his surprise return to the ice Thursday provided a pick-me-up to his Vancouver teammates. … See more here

Neal Eliminated from Worlds Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Penguins forward James Neal and Team Canada were eliminated from the 2011 IIHF World Championships with a 2-1 loss to Russia in the quarterfinals on Thursday in Bratislava, Slovakia. After Canada took a … … See more here

Russia reaches semis, beats Canada 2-1 at worlds Source: Post Gazette
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PensHead Daily Links 04-12-2011

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs: No Sid, No Chance? Not So Fast Source: Bleacher Report
When Dan Bylsma handed over his lineup card Sunday afternoon in Atlanta , there was one glaring number that was missing from his handiwork. No, not No. 87 or even No. 71—the number was 350 … More

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Bruins – Canadiens preview – 04-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
(3) Bruins vs. … View post

@pghpenguins: #Pens coach Bylsma 'Alone with Rome' – http://twitpic.com/4k40tu

The Latest Buzz from today’s Pens Practice on the eve of the playoffs Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
James Neal Media Session from William DePaoli On the eve of the playoffs, the Penguins went through a fast pace, uptempo practice today at Southpointe. With the adrenaline rush of the playoffs starting, several players appeared to have a little extra jump in their step. One of those players was 38 year old Alex Kovalev … Read the rest here

Injuries the story for Pens in playoffs (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Mario Lemieux and Ron Francis. … See the rest here

NHL Playoff Power Rankings: Vancouver’s No. 1 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
You’ve got to respect the Canucks’ phenomenal regular season. If they get by nemesis Chicago in Round 1, it might finally be their year. … See the article here

Tuesdays With Stoosh: 4.12 Source: The Pensblog
When the final chapter closed on the Penguins’ 2010-11 regular season, the standings reflected a team that finished with 106 points. That was good for second-best in franchise history … Follow this link

Flyers – Sabres preview – 04-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
(2) Flyers vs. (7) Sabres Flyers Leading Regular Season Scorer: Claude Giroux (right), 76 points (25 goals, 51 assists). Sabres Leading Postseason Scorer: Thomas Vanek, 73 points (32 goals, 41 assists). … Visit link

Bubbly NHL Playoff Preview: Pittsburgh (4) vs. Tampa Bay (5) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning have never faced each other beyond the NHL's regular season. Pittsburgh is in the playoffs for a fifth consecutive year, while the Lightning have turned things around and are back playing postseason hockey … Continue reading → … Read more here

With no Crosby, name power lands with Lightning (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby? No. Evgeni Malkin? … See more here

Crosby tremendous in today’s practice but Pens downplaying his progress Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Crosby Update Crosby Practice Video from William DePaoli It was a very productive day for Penguins captain Sidney Crosby. Crosby went through a rigorous on-ice individual workout with strength and conditioning coach Mike Kadar in the 9:30-10:30 a.m. hour than participated fully in today’s practice … Follow this link

Capitals – Rangers preview – 04-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
(1) Capitals vs. (8) Rangers Capitals Leading Regular Season Scorer: Alex Ovechkin (right), 85 points (32 goals, 53 assists). Rangers Leading Postseason Scorer: Brandon Dubinsky, 54 points (22 goals, 26 assists) … See more here

Video: Penguins Whiteout Giveaway (4/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins used Twitter and Facebook to give away playoff tickets, signed pucks and Whiteout t-shirts to lucky fans. … To see video click here

Video: Off-Day: Coach Bylsma (4/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: James Neal (4/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … View video

Video: Off-Day: Tyler Kennedy (4/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … See video here

Video: Off-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (4/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … View video

Video: Off-Day: Pascal Dupuis (4/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … View video here

Video: Off-Day: Jordan Staal (4/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … See this video

Spread ‘Em: Handicapping the First Round of the 2011 NHL Playoffs: East Source: Bleacher Report
Welcome to Spread ‘Em, your new spot for all things gambling in the sports world. Everything from weekly NFL picks (whenever they decide to start back up), the NHL and NBA playoffs, PGA Tour events and even WWE pay-per-view matches will be covered here … Link

Clutch City: Pittsburgh Penguins Clutch Performances Source: The Pensblog
Our Rinkotology first-round mini-game is “Clutch City.” All that matters in that game is game-winning goals and game-winning assists. Since we're all choosing teams for our staff game, we started thinking about clutch performers in Pittsburgh Penguins history. Here are a few that came to mind almost immediately: Of course, game-winning goals aren't always scored in overtime or in the dying seconds of a game. … See more here

Ducks – Predators preview – 04-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
(4) Ducks vs. (5) Predators Ducks Leading Regular Season Scorer: Corey Perry (right), 98 points (50 goals, 48 assists) … Read more here

Pens ink D-man Philip Samuelsson Source: The Pensblog
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defensive prospect Philip Samuelsson to a three-year entry-level contract. … View post

Red Wings – Coyotes preview – 04-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
(3) Red Wings vs. (6) Coyotes Red Wings Leading Regular Season Scorer: Henrik Zetterberg, 80 points (24 goals, 56 assists). Coyotes Leading Postseason Scorer: Shane Doan, 60 points (20 goals, 40 assists). … Go here to read the rest

@pghpenguins: Twitter & FB winners picking out their Whiteout shirts! Remember, stop by PensGear before 6pm for 15% off! – http://twitpic.com/4k1p54

@pghpenguins: Congrats to our winner of 2 #Pens #NHLPlayoffs tickets, Matthew C from Grove City! – http://twitpic.com/4k1lay

Pittsburgh Penguins Playoff Heartbreak Source: The Pensblog
The Stanley Cup Playoffs aren't all celebration and happiness. Sure, the opportunity to win the Stanley Cup is something that we all focus on, but out of the 16 teams that make it, only one can win. That means 15 teams go home disappointed. … Continue reading here

Sharks – Kings preview – 04-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
(2) Sharks vs. (7) Kings Sharks Leading Regular Season Scorer: Patrick Marleau (right), 73 points (37 goals, 36 assists). Kings Leading Postseason Scorer: Anze Kopitar, 73 points (25 goals, 48 assists). … View post

NHL Playoffs 2011: 5 Predictions for the East’s No. 4 vs. No. 5 Opening Series Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning are about to begin one of the most hotly debated playoff matchups of the opening round. … The rest is here

Crosby skating with team; not expected to play tomorrow Source: Tribune-Review
Center Sidney Crosby is at practice for the Penguins this morning at their Southpointe Iceoplex facility. He has not been cleared for contact and is simply skating with teammates. … Continued here

Canucks – Blackhawks preview – 04-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
Note: We will be previewing seven of the first-round match-ups today. Our preview of the Penguins-Lightning series will run tomorrow … See the article here

Crosby going through individual on-ice workouts before practice Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Sidney Crosby is going through an extensive on-ice workout this morning with strength and conditioning coach Mike Kadar. It is a hard skate and there has been a little of bumping going on in specific drills. … Read more here

Penguins Report: 4/12/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Neal is on the ice for practice, as is Staal, Kunitz, Martin & Crosby (11:00 AM). Pens’ lines (11:22 AM). 11:22 AM: The Pens used the following lines at practice: Neal-Letestu-Kovalev Kunitz-Staal-Kennedy Conner-Talbot-Dupuis… … Visit link

Penguins sign Samuelsson – 04-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins signed defensive prospect Philip Samuelsson to a three-year, entry-level contract . … See the rest here

Morning Buzz: Good news on injury front; Lightning expecting to see Crosby at somepoint Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Buzz After an off-day on Monday, the Penguins begin their on-ice preparations for the Tampa Bay Lightning this morning. … Follow this link

2009 2nd round pick Philip Samuelsson leaving school to turn pro Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Boston College defenseman Philip Samuelsson (6-2, 202), the Penguins 2nd round pick from 2009, is leaving school to turn pro. Samuelsson has signed a 3 year entry level contract, according to the Penguins. When drafted, few would have thought Samuelsson would be leaving school after two years but his development has accelerated and been rapid … Continue reading here

Penguins Sign Defenseman Philip Samuelsson Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed draft pick defenseman Philip Samuelsson to a three-year entry level contract, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Samuelsson, the son of former Penguin and two-time Stanley… … Read this article

Penguins sign another Samuelsson Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have signed Boston College defenseman Philip Samuelsson, a second-round draft choice in 2009, to an entry-level contract … More

NHL Playoff Predictions 2011: Why Pittsburgh Will Beat Tampa Bay Source: Bleacher Report
As the Pittsburgh Penguins prepare for their first-round matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning, one thing is clear: They have to score and they have to score now. Since the loss of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin to injury, Pittsburgh has obviously struggled to find its scoring touch. New acquisition James Neal is buzzing, but has been unable to produce on the score sheet thus far. Alex Kovalev has also failed to set the world on fire just yet, but no one expected him to. However, there is one big reason why the Penguins’ lack of offensive will not hurt them and that’s Marc-Andre Fleury. The Pens goaltender has been spectacular this year, keeping Pittsburgh in games and making phenomenal saves when the team needed them the most. … Continued here

Video: Youth Hockey Int: Alana Marcinko (4/12/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Union Goalie Alana Marcinko sits down to talk about her hockey career so far. … See video here

Empty Netter Assists – 04-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” It will be the first playoffs for our players and our fans. It will be the first time we’re going to hear the sound in here and have that atmosphere .” – Dan Bylsma on playing the first postseason game in Consol Energy Center (above). -Ben Lovejoy lost one of his assists … More here

Penguins, Lightning going into playoffs with momentum Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Players will often say that the key going into the playoffs is not necessarily about seeding but it’s about momentum. … Continued here

Our Favorite Unsung Moments/Players In Penguins Playoff History Source: The Pensblog
The thing we love about the playoffs are the moments, the big and the small. Reputations are born in the playoffs. Careers are made. Money is made. (see: Brad Richards). Legends are remembered forever. We all know about the big moments. Talbot's goals in Game Seven. Pietrangelo's save. Ron Francis's entire Game 4 against the Rangers in 1992. Jagr's heroics against the Devils in '99. Kasparaitis. Sykora … See more here

LINK CITY: Series previews and Ryan Malone sucks Source: The Pensblog
Other than all the Crosby talk, one of the big storylines is the “return of Pittsburgher Ryan Malone.” Guaranteed the only reason he's coming to Pittsburgh is so he can steal a bunch of gold bars from underneath the Steel Plaza T Station like in Die Hard 3. Start hating him now. Because he sucks. Always did. Scott Burnside is picking the Pens in 7, but his 83-paragraph preview goes out the window when he says “James Neal will have to continue to step up.” [ ESPN ] Fox Sports Net has the Pens in 7. [ FSN ] CBS Sports has a series preview. [ CBS ] Ron Cook at the PG thinks it's a foregone conclusion the Pens are winning this series, which isn't good … View post

Penguins Radio Appearances Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins players, coaches and management will be appearing on many radio and TV stations Tuesday, April 12. Here is a list of their appearances … See more here

April brings rain and Red Wings in NHL playoffs (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
As familiar as warm weather and rain in the spring is an appearance by the Detroit Red Wings in the Stanley Cup playoffs. For the past 13 seasons, they have been joined by the New Jersey Devils, but that has changed because the one constant team in the Eastern Conference didn't measure up this year. … View post

Lightning lineup lacks playoff experience Source: Tribune-Review
He’s heard stories from teammates and watched it play out on TV for as long as he can remember. … Visit link

Saad insists draft rankings aren’t concern Source: Tribune-Review
Brandon Saad, perhaps one of the most talented hockey player to ever come from Western Pennsylvania, grew up dreaming of playing for the Penguins. … More here

Tocchet’s take on the playoff series Source: Tribune-Review
Former Penguins player and Lightning coach Rick Tocchet breaks down the playoff series between the Pens and Lightning. … Continue reading here

Tocchet’s take on the playoff series Source: Tribune-Review
Former Penguins player and Lightning coach Rick Tocchet breaks down the playoff series between the Pens and Lightning. … Continued here

Penguins need power-play turnaround Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins won’t go far in the Stanley Cup playoffs if their puzzlingly inept power play doesn’t produce. … See the article here

Penguins need power-play turnaround Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins won’t go far in the Stanley Cup playoffs if their puzzlingly inept power play doesn’t produce. … Visit link

Lightning: Emotional return to postseason for Malone Source: Post Gazette
For a long time, Ryan Malone sat in full uniform at his stall in the Penguins locker room at old Mellon/Civic Arena. Someone brought him a towel to sop up the emotion that overwhelmed him to the point that he couldn’t speak. … View post

NHL Notebook: Red Wings’ run in playoffs at 20 Source: Post Gazette
As familiar as warm weather and rain is an appearance by the Detroit Red Wings in the Stanley Cup playoffs. … Excerpt from

Penguins: Home ice gets a new meaning at Consol Source: Post Gazette
What is a home-ice advantage when the visitors have played as many playoff games on that rink as the hosts? The Penguins will try to figure that out Wednesday when they are host to Tampa Bay in Game 1 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs at Consol Energy Center. … More here

Rupps Reach Out to Family In Need Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Nicole Cleland had been in the hospital ever since she and her two daughters were involved in a horrific car accident in the beginning of December. … See the article here

Isles see positive future after another down year (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By IRA PODELL AP Hockey Writer … Link

Pressure should be on Pens group of top-4 defenseman to have dominant series Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins enter their first round series with the Tampa Bay Lightning as the inferior team offensively and advancing to the second round of the playoffs will in all likelyhood be dictated on their goaltending and defensive play. … Continue reading here

PODCAST: 04.11 Source: The Pensblog
44:34. Topics: NYI Invasion, Playoffs, Rinko -Podcast Blog -Subscribe to iTunes -Mobile Site … More

2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions: Eastern Conference Source: Bleacher Report
(1) Washington Capitals Vs. (8) New York Rangers : Despite a very successful regular season in which the New York Rangers won three of four games against the Washington Capitals, it is hard to believe that the Caps will be upset in the playoffs for the second consecutive year … The rest is here

Five Pittsburgh-Area Prospects Ranked Among the Best for 2011 NHL Entry Draft Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Pittsburgh’s John Gibson is the top-ranked North American goaltending prospect for the 2011 NHL Draft, according to the NHL Central Scouting Bureau’s final rankings that were released Monday. … … Link

Ducks’ Perry takes scoring binge into playoffs (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer … Continued here

Sidney Crosby’s Possible Return for Postseason Obscuring Evgeni Malkin’s Absence Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby is the talk of the playoffs. He’s practicing daily, slowly regaining the speed and intensity necessary to make a return. … More

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PensHead Daily Links 02-25-2011

Friday, February 25th, 2011

Penguins get reinforcements, but still no Sid (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Having completed two trades to add three players to the injury-depleted Pittsburgh Penguins lineup, general manager Ray Shero is looking forward to seeing how good his team might look once its healthy in time for the playoffs. … View post

@pghpenguins: #Pens equip mngr Dana Heinze sews the 'A' on Matt Cooke's jersey – http://twitpic.com/43qaup

Penguins at Hurricanes – 02-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME l1wZ05sD6yw -Hey, guess where we are: -No… not quite: -Who else is excited … Go here to read the rest

@pghpenguins: #Pens Kovalev does an interview with FSN's Dan Potash – http://twitpic.com/43pyfb

Pittsburgh Penguins: Will a Return to Pittsburgh Reignite Winger Alexei Kovalev? Source: Bleacher Report
Ray Shero must not have been satisfied with just getting James Neal and Matt Niskanen, as he traded a seventh-round pick to the Ottawa Senators for former Pens winger Alexei Kovalev. Kovalev, now 38 years old, is returning to the Penguins after having some successful and unsuccessful stints in New York (Rangers), Montreal and most recently, Ottawa. With all of the injuries that the Penguins have experienced this year to Sidney Crosby , Evgeni Malkin, Chris Kunitz, Mark Letestu and Aaron Asham, GM Ray Shero and the Pens were almost forced to trade for some more help offensively . The Pens scored big with power forward James Neal and have now added Kovalev to give them a lift offensively . Kovalev—who waived a no-trade clause to make the deal happen— was had for a conditional sixth or seventh-round draft pick, according to TSN’s Bob McKenzie … Read the rest here

All’s not quiet on the NHL trade front (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The flurry of activity leading up to the trade deadline hints at more moves, and big ones, on D-Day. … Read more

Gameday 63 – Hurricanes Source: The Pensblog
7:00 pm RBC Center TV: FSN It doesn't matter that he's 38 years old and that he's not the same player as he was the last time he was on the Penguins. It doesn't matter that he'll be wearing number 72 … View post

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NHL Trade Rumors: 10 Players the Pittsburgh Penguins Should Target Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins became one of the biggest buyers this trade deadline when their top two forwards, Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, went down with injuries. GM Ray Shero’s first move was Alex Goligoski to Dallas for forwards James Neal and Matt Niskanen … See the rest here

Puck Headlines: Sturm on waivers; not OK to boo Red Wings at home? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in… … Excerpt from

Haters Gonna Hate: Pittsburgh Chose Wisely in Acquiring Kovalev Source: Bleacher Report
There seem to be a few naysayers out there,one example beinganother writer who wrote a piece (find it here ) that the Penguins made a bad decision bringing in Kovalev. Kovalev’s numbers have slipped in Ottawa , true, but Ottawa has slipped as a team. Kovalev was merely going down with the sinking ship, he wasn’t the captain leading the doomed vessel … Read more

Pens pursuit of adding another forward a sign that Crosby’s season is in doubt? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Some have viewed the acquistion of James Neal and Alexei Kovalev as a sign that the team fully expects Crosby to return this season. I’m hearing the complete opposite … More here

AK… 72? – 02-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
Arguably the biggest question coming out of yesterday’s trade was about what number Alex Kovalev would wear. With Craig Adams already wearing No. 27, Kovalev will flip his familiar digits and don No … Visit link

Video: Game-Day: Alex Kovalev (2/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alexei Kovalev before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … Click here to view video

Video: Game-Day : Brian Strait (2/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Before tonight’s game against the Hurricanes. … View video

Video: Game-Day : Dustin Jeffrey (2/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dustin Jeffrey before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … Click here to view video

Video: Game-Day: Dan Bylsma (2/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma before tonight’s game against the Hurricanes. … To see video click here

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Morning Skate Report: Kovalev with Staal, Neal; Jeffrey back in lineup Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
MORNING SKATE REPORT The Pittsburgh Penguins will send out a top line of James Neal – Jordan Staal and Alexei Kovalev tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes. … Link

Back to the Future Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Alex Kovalev found out on Thursday – his 38th birthday – that the Ottawa Senators had traded him to the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he had played from 1998-2003. “It was the best birthda… … Go here to read the rest

Alexei Kovalev Trade Was a Bad Move for the Pittsburgh Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
With one look at the headline, I’m sure most of you have already planned to dislike this article. Penguins fans just don’t badmouth Ray Shero. He is a deity among Pittsburgh devotees. … Read this article

@pghpenguins: Welcome back. Alex Kovalev's locker room stall at RBC Center in Carolina #Pens – http://twitpic.com/43m7i4

Game 63: Penguins Game Day News and Notes Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
GAME 63 Penguins (36-20-6, 78pts) @ Hurricanes (28-24-9, 65pts) CAR Home Record: 15-10-3 | PIT Road Record: 16-9-4 Last 10 | PIT 3-5-2 | CAR 3-4-3 | Season Series: PIT leads 3-0 KEY STATS PIT 2.84 Goals Per Game CAR 2.84 PIT 2.37 Goals Against Per Game CAR 3.00 PIT 17.6% Power Play % CAR … Visit link

Kovalev speaks on return to Pens. Source: Chipped Ice
A quick update, but before reading from RW Alex Kovalev, some other roster news regarding the Penguins: = They have recalled D Brian Strait from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. He will play tonight at Carolina. … Continued here

Kovy: "I’m still that guy", on line with Staal and Neal Source: The Pensblog
Pic courtesy of the Pens Twitter. … The rest is here

Penguins recall Strait – 02-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
With Brook Orpik (finger) out four to six weeks and Paul Martin (“upper-body”) day to day, the Penguins recalled defenseman Brian Strait from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. Strait, 23, made his NHL debut Monday in a 1-0 home loss to the Capitals … Go here to read the rest

Kovalev says he can still be ‘that guy’ for the Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Alex Kovalev doesn’t buy the popular contention that at 38 and coming off a less than eye-popping couple of seasons with the Ottawa Senators he can’t immediately be a go-to-scorer for the Penguins. … The rest is here

Pens Thank Fans For Support of ‘Hockey for Huggies’ To Assist Mothers and Babies In Need Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins fans donated 8,250 diapers to the “Hockey For Huggies” campaign at Wednesday’s game against the San Jose Sharks at CONSOL Energy Center. Giant Eagle and Kimberly Clark have matched that donation &ndas… … More here

AK 72 Source: The Pensblog
The season has gotten to the point where we are now making post about players numbers. … View post

The Morning Skate:2/25 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. The PensBlog has been nice enough to let me share the Morning Skate with you . You can follow us on Twitter @RLDhockey ! The Morning After: Yesterday’s scores: Flyers 4, Islanders 3 (OT) Stars 4, Red Wings 1 Maple Leafs 5, Canadiens 4 Blackhawks 3, Predators 0 Canucks 3, Blues 2 Kings 4, Wild 2 Predictions record: 4-2 My 3 stars of the night: 1 … See the article here

About the Hurricanes – 02-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Hurricanes. When and where: 7 p.m., RBC Center. TV: FSN Pittsburgh, Fox Sports Carolina … See the article here

Penguins Report: Game Day at Carolina Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:05 AM: Some pics of Kovalev’s locker room stall at RBC Center. 8:30 AM: I grabbed this video while surfing this thing called the inter-web. 8:15 AM: Ironically, PensTV and myself actually caught up with Kovalev at… … Visit link

Oilers in no hurry to deal — for now (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Edmonton Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini could be a seller with Mondays NHL trade deadline fast approaching, but hes not an active seller. … Go here to read the rest

Scanlan: Kovalev leaves us frustrated (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
And so we bid a fond farewell to Alex Kovalev. … Continued here

Penguins vs. Hurricanes Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
p.hiddenmobile{ display: none; } Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 36-20-6-78 Home: 20-11-2-42 Road: 16-9-4-36 … … Read more

No word on Consol lighting troubles Source: Tribune-Review
Consol Energy Center general manager Jay Roberts said there has been no determination on what caused lighting problems that led to Penguins game delays of 19 minutes Wednesday and six minutes Monday. … Continue reading here

Kunitz works out, won’t play tonight against Carolina Source: Tribune-Review
Left wing Chris Kunitz will not play tonight at Carolina, missing his ninth straight game with an undisclosed lower-body injury. … Go here to read the rest

Orpik will miss 4-6 weeks because of broken finger Source: Tribune-Review
Defenseman Brooks Orpik, the club’s longest-tenured and most outspoken player, will miss four to six weeks with a broken finger on his right hand, the Penguins said Thursday. The latest loss of a key player hit the team hard. … See the article here

Analysis: Kovalev must score to win over Pens Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins employees who offered public praise Thursday about right wing Alex Kovalev were, well, an exclusive group. … Follow this link

Penguins’ Orpik out 4-6 weeks Source: Post Gazette
Brooks Orpik isn’t flashy. … More here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins – Alex is a veteran player who needs to be important. He has been an important player. If you don t give him that importance, it s easier to not play at your level .” – Senators general manager Bryan Murray on trad … … Excerpt from

Ambridge survives; Hopewell up next Source: TimesOnline.com
COLLIER TWP. – When Erin Smith emerged from the locker room, she looked like she just had a good cry. … Go here to read the rest

Walker-Kimbrough scores KO for Hopewell Source: TimesOnline.com
MCCANDLESS – Three times Shatori Walker-Kimbrough went down. Once she took a finger above the left eye that left her without a contact lens and with a large gash … Read more

Quips fall to Jeannette Source: TimesOnline.com
FOX CHAPEL – The Aliquippa boys basketball team started the season in turmoil. Several players who didn’t find new coach Bobby Williams’ system to their liking hung up their hightops, leaving Williams … Visit link

Last laugher for Beaver Falls Source: TimesOnline.com
COLLIER TWP. – It was showtime for the Beaver Falls Tigers. … Visit link

Defense carries Quaker Valley boys Source: TimesOnline.com
AMBRIDGE – The 10 days that passed from Quaker Valley’s final regular season game to its first WPIAL playoff game provided several opportunities for the Quakers. … See the rest here

Greyhounds run past Ellwood city Source: TimesOnline.com
CANONSBURG – As John Denver once sang, some days are diamonds and some days are stones. … Continued here

Panthers reach bench-mark Source: TimesOnline.com
PITTSBURGH – If organizations still send memos in today’s information age, Big East officials certainly received the one of which Jamie Dixon spoke last week. … Follow this link

Milne looking for more improvement Source: TimesOnline.com
BELLEVUE – For some coaches, beating an opponent by 16 points in an opening-round playoff game would be acceptable. Not for Rochester girls coach Jen Milne. She sees room for improvement in her player … Follow this link

Bradford: AK-27 off target too often Source: TimesOnline.com
When the artist formerly known as “Alexei” Kovalev left Pittsburgh in 2003, the Penguins were in the grips of what then-GM Craig Patrick infamously dubbed “survival mode.” … View post

Season ends for no-luck Tigers Source: TimesOnline.com
MCCANDLESS – Brett Hoffman grabbed the inbounds pass at the free-throw line and heaved the ball 80 feet toward the basket at the opposite end. The ball swished through the hoop as the game-ending buzz … Read the rest here

Penguins trade to bring back Kovalev Source: Post Gazette
In the 15 games since Penguins centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have logged a complete game, the club has averaged a little more than two goals an outing and has been shut out three times. Other forwards also are out, and, with such an injury-depleted offense, general manager Ray Shero went looking for a solution before the Monday NHL trade deadline. … Read the rest here

Pittsburgh Sports Insider Not So Inside Source: The Pensblog
Tweet from yesterday. WHOOOOOOOOOOPPPPS Go pens … Read more


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PODCAST: 2.25 Source: The Pensblog
50:48 Kovalev. Graeme from The6thSens.com. … The rest is here

Twenty Years Later – Capitals 5, Penguins 5 – 02-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. We will look back on games on a particular … … Visit link

Kovy’s pic on Pens website Source: The Pensblog
That's just awesome. … More

Shero Presser; Kovy Interview Source: The Pensblog
Tony at the Confluence on the spot with this. Shero's post-Kovalev presser. If the video doesn't work, this link will take you to it. … See more here

Acquiring Kovalev "A Commitment to Fans" Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Alex Kovalev has had quite a star-studded career, as the two-time NHL All-Star has won a Stanley Cup and has compiled 1,017 points in 1,282 career games. A player with an impressive pedigree like his doe… … Continued here

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Patrick Marleau scored his second goal of the game at 4:56 of overtime to extend the San Jose Sharks' win streak to five games with a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night. … Read this article

Video: Penguins visit North Pittsburgh(2/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins forwards Tim Wallace and Chris Conner drop in on a youth hockey practice at Blade Runners in Warrendale. … See this video

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PensHead Daily Links 02-24-2011

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Senators trade Alex Kovalev to Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators broke the bank to sign Alex Kovalev two summers ago. … Visit link

Pens GM Shero’s Transcript Following Kovalev Acquisition Source: penguins.nhl.com
Below is Penguins general manager Ray Shero’s transcript following the team’s acquisitions of Alexei Kovalev from the Ottawa Senators. On what Kovalev will bring, especially in terms of scoring, and the questions about the inconsistencies in hi… … Continued here

Pens Afternoon Quick Hits: Team to bring up Brian Strait Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
A few afternoon quick hits — The Penguins will bring up defenseman Brian Strait who is expected to be in the lineup tomorrow night against Carolina. With a need for a left handed defenseman in the lineup, Strait will get the call over Robert Bortuzzo. … See the rest here

What’s in the Stars for Brad Richards? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Dallas faces a critical deal-or-no-deal decision with its team MVP. And, oh yeah, the soon-to-be UFA is still out with a concussion. … Excerpt from

Fantasy: Late-season scoring machines; rolling with Hedberg (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
(Note: Our friends at Dobber Hockey are back for some fantasy fun. … More

Penguins’ March 13 Game vs. Edmonton Oilers at CONSOL Energy Center to Start at 3 p.m. Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ game against the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, March 13 at CONSOL Energy Center will start at 3 p.m. – not 1 p.m. as originally scheduled … Read this article

Shero on Kovalev – 02-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
Ray Shero spoke to the media this afternoon about today’s acquisition of former all-star Alex Kovalev. … More here

Shero talks Kovalev trade and future moves Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Shero hints at next move being another forward? Here are some tidbits from Ray Shero’s Media Session — Shero says he is comfortable with Alexei Kovalev’s attitude: “Hope short term he’s energized, ” Shero said. … Read more here

Puck Headlines: The Sidney Crosby terror; Sean Avery, D.D.S. (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
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Video: Ray Shero Media Conference (2/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
GM Ray Shero talks to reporters about the deal to bring F Alexei Kovalev back to Pittsburgh. … Watch video here

Video: Off-Day: Coach Bylsma (2/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma following morning practice at CONSOL Energy Center. … Watch video here

Penguins acquire Kovalev; D Orpik out 4-6 weeks (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Forward Alex Kovalev is returning to the Penguins on a day the team couldn't escape losing yet another regular to an ever-growing injured list. … Visit link

Penguins’ Orpik out four weeks with broken finger Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik has a broken finger and is expected to miss about four weeks, coach Dan Bylsma said today. That would put things close to the start of the playoffs. … Read more here

Bourne Blog: Life as the new guy means shutting up, playing hard (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The hockey community is a small one. When you're immersed in it for long enough, you become connected to… … More here

Pens acquire Kovalev from Senators Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins acquired right wing Alex Kovalev today from the Ottawa Senators for a conditional seventh-round draft pick. … See the article here

Brooks Orpik Out Four Weeks Source: The Pensblog
Somewhat lost in all the Kovalev excitement is the fact that the injury train continues to chug on. … More here

Pens working on at least one more move Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens Not Done In a matter of days, GM Ray Shero has acquired James Neal, Matt Niskanen and now Alexei Kovalev. Pens GM Ray Shero will meet with the media at 3:00 p.m. today and the Penguins are believed to be working up at least one more move … Read more

Pittsburgh Penguins: Penguins Trade Conditional 7th Round Pick For Alex Kovalev Source: Bleacher Report
According to pittsburghpenguins.com, the Penguins have acquired Ottawa Senator Alex Kovalev for a conditional seventh round draft pick. … Read more

Penguins reacquire Kovalev Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins, looking to add some scoring with a lot of forwards injured, today acquired winger Alexei Kovalev from the Ottawa Senators for a conditional 2011 seventh-round draft pick. … Follow this link

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

Penguins Acquire Alex Kovalev from Ottawa In Exchange for a Conditional Seventh-Round Pick Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Alex Kovalev from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a conditional seventh-round draft pick, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … … See more here

Penguins demote Wallace – 02-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
Busy day in Penguins land. … Link

Listen to Puck Daddy Radio for Elliotte Friedman, Kovalev trade (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It's a Thursday edition of Puck Daddy Radio, and we're chatting about the following and much more:… … Read the rest here

Homecoming: Alexei Kovalev Returns to the Pittsburgh Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
Alexei Kovalev , who spent the best years of his career in Pittsburgh , has returned to the Penguins . Pittsburgh sent a seventh-round draft pick to Ottawa in exchange for the Russian sniper. Kovalev has 14 goals and 13 assists in 54 games this season. … View post

Penguins acquire Alexei Kovalev for a 7th round pick Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
He’s back. The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Alexei Kovalev from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a 7th round pick … Read the rest here

Kovy Is Coming Home. Pens make deal Source: The Pensblog
Per Bob McKenzie on twitter. Trying to track down what the Pens gave up. UPDATE: Via TSN Pens give up a 7th round pick … More

Orpik out four weeks – 04-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
Just another day in paradise for the Penguins on the injury front. … Go here to read the rest

TSN: Penguins bring back Kovalev – 02-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, the Penguins have re-acquired forward from the Ottawa Senators . No word yet on what was sent to Ottawa in return. According to McKenzie, Kovalev waived a no-trade clause in order for the trade to be made< ... ... The rest is here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “Four seconds left. That’s tough.” – Marc-Andre Fleury (above). … Go here to read the rest

Video: Off-Day: Zbynek Michalek (2/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek following morning practice at CONSOL Energy Center. … Video here

Video: Off-Day: Paul Martin (2/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin speaks with PensTv following practice. … Watch here

Video: Off-Day: James Neal (2/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal following morning practice at CONSOL Energy Center. … Video here

Video: Off-Day: Jordan Staal (2/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal following morning practice at CONSOL Energy Center. … Watch video here

Video: Alex Kovalev Returns to Pittsburgh (2/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins acquired Alex Kovalev from Ottawa in exchange for a conditional 7th-round pick on February 24, 2011 … To see video click here

Latest NHL Buzz: Waiver Wire; Leafs/MacArthur Contract Talks Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Around the NHL — In about 5 minutes (12:00 p.m.), it will become known if any teams put in a claim for wingers Nikolay Zherdev and Marek Svatos. The sense is someone will take a chance on Zherdev who has 15 goals on the season. … Read more

@pghpenguins: #Pens Paul Martin joins his teammates for Thursday's practice at CONSOL Energy Center – http://twitpic.com/43aaey

Orpik to miss time, but expected back this season. Source: Chipped Ice
A quick update from practice: = Coach Dan Bylsma will provide more details after practice, but GM Ray Shero said today he expects D Brooks Orpik to “be out a while,” adding that “we expect him back this season.” Orpik injured his right arm — likes his hand — when he absorbed a shot from Sharks … Read this article

Orpik expected to miss approximately 4-6 weeks Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have been dealt a serious blow, this time to their blueline. Defenseman Brooks Orpik, the Penguins No. … More

Thursday Practice Report: Orpik not on the ice; Martin practicing Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
THURSDAY PRACTICE REPORT PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the ice for today’s workout at the Consol Energy Center. The team begins a five game road trip Friday night in Carolina. — Defenseman Brooks Orpik (hand) is not on the ice. … Continue reading here

Pittsburgh Penguins: The Matt Cooke Haters Need to Shut Up Source: Bleacher Report
Over the last couple of weeks, there have been numerous articles ( One example )saying the Pittsburgh Penguins are dirty and that Matt Cooke should be kicked out of the NHL . Enough is enough with all those notions … View post

Penguins Report: 2/24/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:05 AM: The Pens are on the ice for practice. … Read more

The Morning Skate: 2/24 Source: The Pensblog
2 RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. The PensBlog has been nice enough to let me share the Morning Skate with you . You can follow us on Twitter @RLDhockey ! The Morning After: Yesterday’s scores: Sabres 4, Thrashers 1 Senators 5, Panthers 1 Sharks 3, Penguins 2 (OT) Lightning 8, Coyotes 1 Oilers 5, Avalanche 1 Kings 3, Ducks 2 Predictions record: 4-2 My 3 stars of the night: 1. … Continue reading here

RECAP: Still Need A Bigger Boat. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
No joke: James Neal's performance in OT has made the rest of the season watchable. After Tyler Kennedy's last-minute, game-tying goal, James Neal put on a show in OT; one of those rare moments in the last two months were you catch yourself slowly rising to the edge of your seat. But it was all for naught, as the Sharks got a last-second goal from Patty Marleau to win. The Sharks earned the victory, no question. … Read the rest here


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Twitter Contest Winners Source: The Pensblog
James Neal had 20:48 of ice time last night against the Sharks. … Link

Neal debuts on Penguins’ top line Source: Tribune-Review
James Neal, the Penguins’ newest hope to fill their need for a long-term impact winger, scored a considerable endorsement Wednesday morning. … Continued here

Penguins’ Letestu hoping to make return this weekend Source: Tribune-Review
Center Mark Letestu said Wednesday he could play this weekend, either at Toronto on Friday or Carolina on Saturday. … Read more

Arena official: Computer problem likely caused lights snafu Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins’ 198th consecutive home sellout crowd was much like the 197th it sat through a power outage between periods at Consol Energy Center. … See the rest here

Orpik injured in Penguins’ overtime loss Source: Tribune-Review
Patrick Marleau scored with 4 seconds left in overtime to give San Jose a 3-2 victory over the Penguins on Wednesday at Consol Energy Center. … Go here to read the rest

Chorney braces for knee issue (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Taylor Chorney was fitted for a brace on his right knee after being spilled by Minnesota Wilds Brent Burnss hip-check on Tuesday, but doesnt feel its a major proble … More

Collier: Lack of shots a weak ploy for Penguins Source: Post Gazette
Most of the shots the Penguins managed Wednesday night would not have beaten your Auntie Niemmy, much less San Jose’s superb goalkeeper, Antti Niemi. … More

Penguins Notebook: Letestu step closer to returning to lineup Source: Post Gazette
Mark Letestu not only joined his teammates at their game-day skate Wednesday, but also felt so good that he skated over to assistant trainer Scott Adams and gushed. “You know, I could probably play today,” Letestu told Adams … Link

Wednesday’s Three Stars: Purcell’s first trick; Marleau’s late heroics (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Teddy Purcell, Tampa Bay Lightning A five-goal first period boosted the Lightning to an 8-3 rout of… … Link

NHL Capsules (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Patrick Marleau scored his second goal of the game at 4:56 of overtime to extend the San Jose Sharks' winning streak to five games with a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night. Logan Couture, with his franchise rookie-record tying 25th goal of the season, also scored while Antti Niemi stopped 24 shots. … Read the rest here

NHL Roundup: A look at Wednesday’s games (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Bobby Butler and Jason Spezza proved the Ottawa Senators can actually win at home. … More here

Wednesday’s National Hockey League Capsules (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Patrick Marleau scored his second goal of the game at 4:56 of overtime to extend the San Jose Sharks’ winning streak to five games with a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night. … Continue reading here

Marleau lifts Sharks to 3-2 OT win over Penguins (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Patrick Marleau scored his second goal of the game at 4:56 of overtime to extend the San Jose Sharks' winning streak to five games with a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday. Logan Couture also scored while Antti Niemi stopped 24 shots. … See the article here

Penguins fall in overtime to Sharks, 3-2 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins lost another one-goal game Wednesday night. Lost another high-profile player to injury, too … Continue reading here

Pens Honor Players Of The Month Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share The Penguins not only welcomed two new players to CONSOL Energy Center on Monday, but they also hosted four youth hockey players, honoring them as the Highmark High School Hockey Players of the Month for Ja… … Read more

Orpik injures hand as Pens grind out a point in 3-2 OT loss Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Game Notes — The Penguins dropped their 3rd straight game as Patrick Marleau scored with 4 seconds left in overtime, leading San Jose to a 3-2 OT win on Wednesday night at the Consol Energy Center. … Continue reading here

Aftermath: Sharks 3, Penguins 2 OT Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Kennedy Comes Up Clutch Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy’s not the most vocal player in the Penguins locker room. But he doesn’t have to be, as his play has been speaking volumes. .roundedcornr_box { background: #e4e4e4; float: right; margin: 0 10px; wi… … Read this article

WB/S 2, Norfolk 1 (Shootout) Highlights Source: The Pensblog
Big game by the Pens on Saturday night in Norfolk. Brad Thiessen stopped 26 of 27 shots for the win. Ben Street continued his hot streak, scoring his 8th of the year. … More here

Neal Good Effort Source: penguins.nhl.com
After Monday’s trade brought James Neal and Matt Niskanen to Pittsburgh, it only took two days for the newest additions to see some game action at CONSOL Energy Center. … More here

Sharks defeat Penguins, 3-2 in OT Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins, who have been depleted by injury for several weeks, lost key defenseman Brooks Orpik during tonight’s game against San Jose at Consol Energy Center. … Link

Pens Lose in OT 3-2 Source: The Pensblog
Never thought we would utter the phrase “where would the Pens be without Tyler Kennedy.” But it is hard not to at this point. He tied the game with under a minute to play tonight. In a really good OT the Sharks won with four seconds to play. … See the rest here


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THIRD PERIOD: Pens/Sharks, Tied 1-1 Source: The Pensblog
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Penguins D Orpik hurt after blocking shot (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik did not return for the start of the second period after taking a shot off his hand against the San Jose Sharks. … Visit link

Penguins Orpik hurt after blocking shot (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Brooks Orpik did not return for the start of the second period after taking a shot off his hand against the San Jose Sharks. … More

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SECOND PERIOD: Pens up 1-0 over Sharks Source: The Pensblog
Tyler Kennedy with his 400th goal of the year. … See the article here

Penguins-Sharks In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
0:04: Marleau ends it with a beauty of a goal. He had been going in the other direction but saw the puck in the slot, so he leaned back and was able to lift it up and over Fleury. Sharks win in OT by a score of 3-2. … Continue reading here

Video: Post-Game: Tyler Kennedy (2/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy talks to the media following tonight’s game. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: James Neal (2/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media following tonight’s game. … Watch here

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media following tonight’s game. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Coach Bylsma (2/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to the media following tonight’s game. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Craig Adams (02/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams talks to the media following tonight’s game. … Click here to view video

Video: Game Night (2/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Check out the newest Penguins commercial first aired on February 23 … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Matt Niskanen (2/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Niskanen talks to the media following tonight’s game. … See video here

Video: Whole Lotta Glove Source: penguins.nhl.com
With only one minute remaining in overtime, Marc-Andre Fleury comes up with a tremendous glove save on Patrick Marleau. … To see video click here

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Penguins Bipolar Disorder

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

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

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

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

God that guy sucks.

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