The John Steigerwald Meme Source: The Pensblog
The boys over at HEYYYYY FANNNSSSS have started the John Steigerwald meme over at QuickMeme . … The rest is here
The Kid’s all right, whistling man Source: The Pensblog
Crosby's OK. And Lovejoy is expected back in 2 to 4 weeks. … See the rest here
Breaking down NHL’s realignment proposal (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – This was never about finding a perfect system. … See more here
Readers share thoughts on #NHL realignment. Source: Chipped Ice
We asked, and a good many of you answered. … More here
Puck Headlines: NHL All-Star voting; realignment reaction (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. Evgeni Malkin poses with a xenomorph, moments after an Android Dan Continue reading … Read the rest here
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Penguins Crosby Climbs to Second Place Among Forwards in All-Star Fan Balloting Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby continued to climb the leaderboard in NHL All-Star Fan Balloting by receiving over 114,000 votes last week to move into second place among forwards with 320,865 cumulative votes. Crosby, who ranks fourth amo… … Continue reading here
Predicting the Last East/West Playoffs as We Know Them: Eastern Addition Source: Bleacher Report
As most of you know, the NHL Board of Governors approved the realignment from two divisions to four. The new, still unnamed conferences will consist of two of eight teams and two of seven. Along with the regular season differences, there will be a very different look in the playoff structure, which will now see the top four teams from each conference advancing to the playoffs … The rest is here

Pens Open Practice to Enthusiastic Students Source: penguins.nhl.com
You would have thought Justin Bieber was in town early Tuesday morning as the CONSOL Energy Center was rocking with more approx. 8,000 students in the stands for the fourth annual Students Open Practice. … Read more here
Here is the audio of John Steigerwald vs Ryan Lambert Source: The Pensblog
Listen to the Ryan Lambert vs. John Steigerwald radio battle from Greg Wyshynski on Vimeo . … The rest is here
In other news Evgeni Malkin posed with the Alien from Alien Source: The Pensblog
Via PSAMP : No idea. … Follow this link
Listen to the Ryan Lambert vs. John Steigerwald radio battle (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In Monday’s What We Learned, Ryan Lambert ripped apart a column by John Steigerwald, columnist for Washington (Pa.) Observer-Reporter that attempted to link Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals to steroids. Among the lapses in fact: Steigerwald connected Ovechkin to Continue reading … View post

John Steigerwald vs Ryan Lambert Source: The Pensblog
Apparently John Steigerwald just went toe-to-toe with Yahoo's Ryan Lambert on some bizarre triblive show. … Read the rest here
Brad Marchand answers for his slew-foot vs. Penguins (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night, Brad Marchand of the Boston Bruins pulled a nefarious move against Matt Niskanen near the end boards: a slew-foot, that deplorable cheap shot in which he took out Niskanen’s feet. But then a Continue reading … More here
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Video: Off-Day: Craig Adams (12/6/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams talks to reporters following Tuesday’s morning practice. … View video here
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Video: Off-Day: Brooks Orpik (12/6/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to reporters following Tuesday’s morning skate. … To see video click here
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Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (12/6/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Tuesday’s morning skate. … Watch video here
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Video: Red Kettle Collection: The Salvation Army Source: penguins.nhl.com
Please help the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Salvation Army by donating this holiday season. … Watch here
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Video: Students Open Practice (12/06/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Over 8,000 students watch the Penguins practice at the CONSOL Energy Center Tuesday morning. … Watch video here
Crosby among players who miss Penguins practice Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Sidney Crosby did not skate with his teammates today at practice at Consol Energy Center after colliding with teammate Chris Kunitz in the third period of a 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins last night. … See the rest here

Bad day? Well at least you aren’t Matthew Barnaby Source: The Pensblog
Via AwfulAnnouncing : And now things have certainly spiraled to new lows for Barnaby as he was arrested for a DWI after spotted driving erratically on a rim, causing a lot of sparks that led to residents calling the police. Barnaby has since been let go by ESPN and there are signs of some more ominous things to come … The rest is here
Penguins Report: 2011 Students Open Practice Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:26 AM: Crosby comes out on the bench to interview with Steiggy and Bourquey. The students scream in approval. … Read more

NHL realignment = Inferior product – 12-06-11 Source: Empty Netters
The NHL announced dramatic realignment changes for 2012-13 late last night. Pending approval from the NHLPA, there will no longer be six divisions within two conferences. Instead you will have four separate, distinct conferences: -First, there will be two conferences of seven teams in the east. … More
Penguins stay with rivals in new NHL setup Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins will stay close to their most familiar foes, including the rival Flyers, in the sweeping new NHL realignment. … Continued here

RECAP: The Champs Were Here. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
Tim Thomas looks like someone who was on the Titanic. If this was March or April, we'd be concerned. But the game was against the world champs in December … See the rest here
Penguins ‘powerless’ in loss to Bruins at Consol Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins played perhaps their sloppiest game of the season in a loss to the defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins. … View post
Notebook: Letang, Michalek remain out of lineup Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defensemen Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek are out indefinitely because of concussions that were diagnosed over the weekend. The two were injured Nov … Continue reading here
League approves realignment plan Source: Post Gazette
NHL officials approved a radical realignment plan Monday that will give the league four conferences instead of six divisions and guarantee home-and-home series among all teams. … Read the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-06-11 Source: Empty Netters
Realignment -First things first, the NHL approves realignment . We’ll have a big-time post coming up on this at 11 a.m … Read the rest here
Letang, Michalek are hit with concussions Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma announced that defensemen Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek, who were both injured in Montreal, have concussions. … View post
Bettman pulled strings in realignment vote (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The new NHL realignment wasn’t ideal for everybody, but Commissioner Gary Bettman saw to it that the vote passed anyway. … Link
Monday’s Three Stars: Panthers, Bruins rule; quality Phaneuf’ing (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Stephen Weiss, Florida Panthers The Panthers veteran scored the first and last goals for his team, adding an assist in between during their 5-4 victory over the Washington Capitals. … Follow this link

Thomas too tough: Penguins lose as Boston kills off two 5-on-3s Source: Post Gazette
The NHL’s Board of Governors agreed on a realignment plan for the 2012-13 season Monday night, and the news wasn’t good for the Penguins. … See more here
Video: Daniel Paille’s helmet on helmet hit on Evgeni Malkin (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In the third period of the Boston Bruins’ 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night, Evgeni Malkin avoided a Zdeno Chara hit and then skated right into a helmet-to-helmet check by Daniel Paille. … See the article here
Campbell: Realignment plan promising, but unfinished (TheHockeyNews.com) Source: Yahoo Sports
The approved four-conference format is a good step, but why leave an important unanswered question? … See the article here
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Video: Great Moments in Penguins History (12/6/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bob Grove takes us back to the 1982 season when Anders Hakansson became the first European born-and-trained player to dress for the Pens. … Watch here
Stunned Pic Of The Night 12.5 Source: The Pensblog
Stunned type: This is a rarity. A person in the act of stunning. Not captured often … Continue reading here
Bruins keep rolling, drop Crosby and Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Boston Bruins reminded Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins that Stanley Cup champions aren’t crowned in October. … See the rest here
NHL approve realignment, keep Penguins, Flyers together Source: Post Gazette
NHL officials approved a radical realignment plan Monday that will give the league four conferences instead of six divisions and guarantee home-and-home series among all teams. … More
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Bruins vs. Penguins Would Be Dream Matchup for Eastern Conference Finals Source: Bleacher Report
Zdeno Chara is the new Ray Bourque. Sidney Crosby is the new Super Mario. Tim Thomas and Tuukka Rask fill the pads once occupied by Andy Moog and Reggie Lemelin … More
NHL realignment: So what do you think? (also, suggested conference names) Source: Chipped Ice
The official release from the NHL regarding a radical realignment propsal that must be approved by the NHLPA, but should begin for the 2012-13 season: PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (Dec. 5, 2011) — The National Hockey League Board of Governors tonight approved a four-Conference alignment format and authorized Commissioner Gary Bettman to implement this proposal, pending input … Read more here
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Endgame: Bruins 3, Penguins 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Realignment is basically official: A guide to understanding it Source: The Pensblog
@dagmar27 So, this is what the league will look like in 2012-2013. Head to the NHL explanation of this. Okay, some things to understand during the regular season … Excerpt from

Penguins come up short against Bruins, 3-1 Source: Post Gazette
In a matchup of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, the Penguins came up short, 3-1, against the Boston Bruins tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Follow this link

Pens Remain with Rivals in New Format Source: penguins.nhl.com
The National Hockey League Board of Governors Monday approved a four-conference alignment format that places the Penguins in a conference with Philadelphia, Washington, the New York Rangers, the New York Islanders, New Jersey and Carolina. Pend… … More here
Caps, Hurricanes to join Pens Conference: Major realignment approved by Board of Governors Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Major realignment has been approved today by the Board of Governors as the NHL will implement a new four conference format starting in 2012-2013. The Penguins conference will consist of the Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes. Seven team conferences which the Penguins are in, … More
Pens lose 3-1 Source: The Pensblog
Couldn't score on those 5-on-3s . Couldn't shoot, either. We ride. … Read more
NHL approves 4-conference realignment, new playoff format (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL’s Board of Governors approved a new four-conference format for the League beginning in 2012-13, with two conferences of seven teams and two conferences of eight teams. Every team in the NHL will play home-and-home; the Stanley Cup Playoffs Continue reading … See more here
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Penguins Prospects Kenny Agostino and Josh Archibald Invited to Team USA World Junior Championship Tryouts Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins forward prospects Kenny Agostino and Josh Archibald were among 30 players invited today to Team USA’s World Junior Championship tryout camp Dec. 17-23 at the Edgeworth Centre in Camrose, Alberta. Also invited to … … Continue reading here
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Bruins at Penguins: Shorthanded Pens Blue Line Takes on NHL’s Hottest Club Source: Bleacher Report
A battle between the East’s top teams is set for Monday night in Pittsburgh. The white-hot Boston Bruins come to town to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins , who will be without four of their seven defensive starters … View post
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Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 from Dec. 5 features five questions with five Pittsburgh Penguins players. … See this video
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Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection Plays originally aired during the Pittsburgh Penguin’s Dec. 5 match up against the Boston Bruins. … To see video click here
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Video: Iron Workers (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Forward Tyler Kennedy is featured in this Iron Workers Building of a Champion from 12/5/11. … See video here
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Video: Campbell, Vitale Fight Source: penguins.nhl.com
Boston’s Gregory Campbell and Pittsburgh’s Joe Vitale fight. … See video here
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Video: I Got It! Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma shows he’s still got the athletic prowess with a jumping catch of a puck heading out of play. … Click here to view video
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Video: Post-Game: Matt Niskanen (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Niskanen talks to the media after 3-1 loss against the Boston Bruins. … Video here
NHL Predictions: Where Will Current Division Leaders Be at Season’s End? Source: Bleacher Report
The NHL season has passed the quarter pole and given us some surprising early division races. There is still a long way to go and being in first place in December does not guarantee you anything. Where will the six division leaders end up at the end of the season? … Read more
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Video: Post-Game: Sidney Crosby (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media after 3-1 loss against the Boston Bruins. … See video here
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Video: Skate With The Greats Ticket Sale Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins alumni and their wives sold tickets to “Skate with the Greats” which will be held on December 19 at the Penguins Pond. … Click here to view video
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Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following tonight’s loss to the Boston Bruins. … View video here






































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