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PensHead Daily Links 01-08-2012

Sunday, January 8th, 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 01-07-2012

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

Pens – Rangers Fallout: MCL injury for Staal? Look ahead to Devils Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Staal Latest On a hit from Mike Rupp, Penguins center Jordan Staal suffered a left knee injury in the third period of last night’s 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers. Staal who was in severe pain, will miss tonight’s game vs the New Jersey and is fully expected to be out of the lineup … Follow this link

Gameday 40 – Devils Source: The Pensblog
New Jersey Devils (22-16-2) @Pittsburgh Penguins (21-14-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, MSG Plus Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA The Penguins and Devils are tied in points, but the Devils have a game in hand. The Penguins are only two points ahead of Washington who is in ninth place in the East. … Read this article

Devils at Penguins – 01-07-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from a carbon copy of of yesterday’s wonderful day weather wise. It’s in the high 50s, sunny and there isn’t a cloud in the sky. This is more of a late October day than it is an early January evening. … Read the rest here

Inaugural Mario Lemieux Camp a Success Source: penguins.nhl.com
For every Penguin fans across North America, it would have been a dream to skate alongside Mario Lemieux in a hockey game. Check out photos of camp participants and hockey’… … More

Bruins, Canucks get chippy; suspensions coming for Lucic, Marchand? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There was no love lost between the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks this afternoon in their rematch of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final that ended in a 4-3 win for the visitors. The opening four minutes of the game featured Continue reading … See the rest here

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News and Notes: Jan. 7, 2012 Edition Source: Bleacher Report
After a brief hiatus in the last few weeks of 2011, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News and Notes is back for the New Year and ready to keep you updated on the Pittsburgh Penguins ’ NHL team. In this edition, find out how the Penguins did to open 2012 and which players will be representing the team at the AHL All-Star Game at the end of January. Also, don’t forget to check out the Penguins’ upcoming schedule, which includes a trip to Canada. … See more here

Twenty Years Later: Kings 5, Penguins 2 – 01-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the second … … Excerpt from

About the Devils – 01-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Devils. When and where: 7 p.m. … Visit link

Mt. Lebanon-Central Raise Money For Sciullo Scholarship in Charity Series Source: penguins.nhl.com
The family of fallen police officer Paul Sciullo II stood at center ice under the open night sky. Representatives of Mt … Follow this link

Warm Weather Doesn’t Deter Opening Game of PIHL Outdoor Charity Classic Source: penguins.nhl.com
The opening game of the PIHL High School Hockey Outdoor Charity Series pitted two of the top teams from Class A against each other in the cold of South Park’s outdoor rink in a benefit for the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Resear… … Read more here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This installment of Nemacolin Big 5 features five questions with … Watch video here

Video: Iron Workers (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Iron Workers Building of a Champion takes a look at #18 James Neal. … Video here

Video: Tonight’s Matchup 1/7/12 vs. Devils Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins play their second game in a row against the New Jersey Devils for tonight’s match up (1/7/12). … Video here

Video: Lemieux Fantasy Camp (01/07/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mario Lemieux and many other former Pittsburgh Penguins held the first ever Lemiuex Fantasy Camp as a fundraiser for the Mario Lemieux Foundation. … View video here

The Importance Of Kris Letang Source: The Pensblog
Kris Letang was injured during the Pittsburgh Penguins game in Montreal on November 26, 2011 . He went on to score the winning goal that night, but he hasn't played a hockey game since. After all of the games were played on November 26, the Penguins were leading the Eastern Conference and the entire NHL in points with 32. … Visit link

Penn State’s Bill O’Brien receives 5 year deal base of $950k Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Details of Bill O’Brien’s contract have been released and it’s a five year deal with a $950,000 base salary. Incentives push the deal to $2.3 million per season … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The NHLPA has rejected the NHL’s realignment plan which was scheduled to take affect starting next season . -EN Says: Welcome to the NHL Donald Fehr. With the CBA expiring this summer, NHLPA boss Donald Fehr is going to use anything, even something fair … … Link

Staal out for tonight’s game vs. Devils Source: Post Gazette
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said today that the extent of the left knee injury center Jordan Staal sustained Friday night in a collision with the Rangers’ Mike Rupp has not been determined, but Staal is certainly out for tonight when New Jersey visits Consol Energy Center. … Follow this link

Game Day: Too Early to Tell on Staal Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Staal out, Bortuzzo demoted – 01-07-12 Source: Empty Netters
Another day. Another injury. Penguins forward Jordan Staal will not play tonight as a result of a knee injury (PG+) he suffered in a collision last night with Rangers forward Mike Rupp. … View post

Video: Game Day: Richard Park (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Richard Park talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: Dustin Jeffrey (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dustin Jeffrey talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … See this video

Video: Scouting Report: NJ Devils (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo gives us the details on what to expect when the NJ Devils come to Pittsburgh. … To see video click here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … Watch video here

Video: Trib Jr Reporter Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eva Dorr interviews Marc-Andre Fleury in tonight’s Trib Junior Reporter. … Video here

STATS: Wins/Losses vs Playoff/Non Playoff Teams Source: The Pensblog
@MikeDarnay with some straight business. He broke the Penguins record against playoff teams and non playoff teams: Yikes, what a brutal December, and the Pens are already 0-1 this month. And got news for you, the next 3 of 4 are against playoff teams. … More here

Penguins Re-Assign Defenseman Robert Bortuzzo to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have activated defenseman Robert Bortuzzo from injured reserve and re-assigned him to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Bortu… … More

Video: Jordan Staal’s Knee Injury Source: Bleacher Report
The Penguins faced one of the hottest NHL teams on Friday night, the New York Rangers . After the Pens fell by a final score of 3-1, the loss wasn’t the only dark cloud over Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Penguins center Jordan Staal’s left knee collided with Mike Rupp late in the third period … More here

RECAP: Tighten your buttcheeks. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
We really don't know what to say. … Continued here

Rupp’s heart still in Western Pennsylvania Source: Tribune-Review
Mike Rupp plays for the New York Rangers now, but he made it clear Friday that his heart remains in Western Pennsylvania. … Visit link

Realignment plans put on hold Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL’s radical realignment will have to wait at least a year. … See the rest here

Painful loss for Pens Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins can’t beat the Eastern Conference elite at Consol Energy Center. Now, they’re 10 points out of the lead. … See more here

Friday’s Three Stars: Varlamov’s Chicago shutout; Fleury’s goal blooper (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Semyon Varlamov, Colorado Avalanche The Avs played well in front of him, but a shutout in Chicago is a shutout in Chicago. Varlamov made 27 saves as Colorado defeated the Chicago Blackhawks, 4-0. … Visit link

Penguins can’t find way past Rangers’ Lundqvist, fall 3-1 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins will tell you that they liked the way they played. A lot. … More here

Penguins Notebook: McDonald off farm — at last Source: Post Gazette
Colin McDonald isn’t looking to spread sour grapes — “I already may have been too outspoken,” he said — but the winger can’t stress enough how glad he is to be in the Penguins organization. … The rest is here

Video: Penguins lose Jordan Staal on Mike Rupp’s knee-on-knee hit (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
With 4:45 left their game against the New York Rangers on Friday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins witnessed just about the last thing they wanted to see right now: Center Jordan Staal in considerable pain after a knee-on-knee collision with former Continue reading … Follow this link

NHL: Realignment plan, modified playoff delayed (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL called off plans Friday to realign and adopt a modified playoff format next season after the players’ association refused to agree to the changes. … View post

Rangers stay hot, drop Penguins 3-1 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
New York Rangers coach John Tortorella watched his team slog through the opening minutes of Friday night’s game against Pittsburgh and decided he’d seen enough. … Follow this link

Penn State officially names Bill O’Brien head coach Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penn State officially names Bill O’Brien head coach Penn State has officially named New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien as the school’s 15th head football coach in school history. O’Brien will remain New England’s offensive coordinator throughout the Pats playoff run. The school will introduce O’Brien at an 11:30 a.m … Read the rest here

VIDEO: Jordan Staal’s injury Source: The Pensblog
via @ AGretz here is the Jordan Staal injury. EDIT: Rupp comments on the hit & Pens fans on Twitter : … See the rest here

Penguins fall to Rangers, 3-1 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins’ losing streak reached three games as they fell, 3-1, to the New York Rangers tonight at Consol Energy Center. … See the rest here

Realignment Killed, Future League/Union Problems Coming Up? Source: The Pensblog
The NHL's realignment plan (that we called “basically official” when it was announced ) is apparently dead and it's the NHLPA that killed it. From NHL.com : The National Hockey League announced today that it will not move forward with implementation of the Realignment Plan and modified Playoff Format recently approved by the NHL Board of Governors for the 2012-13 NHL season because the NHLPA has refused to provide its consent. … Read more here

2012 Street Hockey USA Tournament Source: penguins.nhl.com
2012 Street Hockey USA Tournament Street Hockey USA presents two great dek/ball/street hockey tournaments for 2012: the Mid-West Regional at Hot Shots Indoor Arena and the 17th Annual Street Hockey USA National Championships at RMU Island Sport… … Read this article

Fan Guide vs. New Jersey Devils Source: penguins.nhl.com
7:00 PM Ticketmaster | TicketExchange | Student Rush Don’t have a ticket yet? … More here

Endgame: Rangers 3, Penguins 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Really, not good. Pens lose 3-1. Staal hurt Source: The Pensblog
Only thing that is appropriate: Jordan Staal suffered what appeared to be a serious knee injury late in the third. To sum the night up, a Pens fan got hit in the face with a puck … Go here to read the rest

Alyssa-Renee has added a photo to the pool: 1/5/2012, Pittsburgh Penguins “Meet & Greet”

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THIRD PERIOD: All Rangers, 2-1 Source: The Pensblog
All Rangers all the time in the second period. Pens still in the game, but man … Link

NHL Realignment won’t happen In 2012-2013 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
It was thought that the NHLPA signing off on new Realignment plans approved by Board of Governors last month was a lock but not so fast The NHLPA has denied consent and realignment for 2012-2013 is on hold and won’t happen next season. The decision to reject the proposal will set the stage for negotiations … More

Pittsburgh Penguins: Sidney Crosby Calling It Quits for the Season? Source: Bleacher Report
While Sidney Crosby has been participating in lightexercisewith his team, he still remains out of the lineup indefinitely and is still experiencing concussion-like symptoms. This doesn’t bode well for the Penguins, as they have now effectively been without Crosby for pretty much a full year. Concussions can be a tricky injury … More here

Video: Post Game: Ben Lovejoy (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy talks to reporters following Friday night’s game. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Colin McDonald (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Colin McDonald talks to reporters following Friday night’s game. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after falling to the New York Rangers 3-1. … View video here

Video: Post Game: Chris Kunitz (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to reporters following Friday night’s game. … See video here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-06-2012

Friday, January 6th, 2012

Pens-Rangers In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
6:30 PM: After a long five-day break, it’s finally a hockey night in Pittsburgh for the first time since New Year’s Eve! The Pens will begin the 2012 calendar year with a huge divisional game against the red-hot New York Rangers, who have won eight of their last nine and sit atop the Eastern Conference with 54 points. … View post

Marc Staal’s comeback slow at start for Rangers (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
If Thursday’s 3-2 overtime win over the Florida Panthers was any indication, the return to the ice for New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal will be a slow one. Staal, knocked out of action since a concussion-causing hit from his brother Eric Staal of the Hurricanes last… … Link

Gameday 39 – Rangers Source: The Pensblog
New York Rangers (25-9-4) @Pittsburgh Penguins (21-13-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, MSG 2, NHLN-US , NHLN-CA CONSOL Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA The Pittsburgh Penguins play their first game of 2012 against the stars of the Winter Classic and HBO's 24/7. The Penguins have had a lot of rest, which is great for injuries but it could also mean that they're a little rusty right now … Read the rest here

Rangers at Penguins – 01-06-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from a wonderfully warm day in early January. It’s sunny and in the high 50s. … More

Sidney Crosby: Penguins Would Be Foolish to Extend Star’s Contract Beyond 2013 Source: Bleacher Report
With Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby’s season and career in jeopardy following his latest struggle with concussion problems, team general manager Ray Shero would be foolish to extend Crosby’s contract beyond 2013. … See the article here

Video: Iron Workers (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Iron Workers Building of a Champion features #24 Matt Cooke. … Watch here

Video: Iron Workers (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Iron Workers Building of a Champion video features #71 Evgeni Malkin. … View video

Video: Jr. Trib Reporter (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
In this installment of Trib.Jr. Reporter, Eva Dorr talks to #29 Marc Andre Fleury. … View video here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 features five questions with #11 Jordan Staal. … To see video click here

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection Plays originally aired on Jan. 6, 2012. … Watch video here

Post-Morning Skate update: Michalek GTD, Letang skating Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
POST-MORNING SKATE UPDATE The Pittsburgh Penguins might not be getting their shutdown pairing back tonight While Paul Martin returns to the lineup, Defenseman Zbynek Michalek suffered an injury in yesterday’s practice after blocking a shot and his status is in question. The Penguins might be forced to recall Simon Despres or Alex Picard … Read this article

About the Rangers – 01-06-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Rangers. When and where: 7 p.m., EST. … See more here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: Richard Park (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Richard Park talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: Colin McDonald (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Colin McDonald talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. … Watch here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the New York Rangers. … See this video

Video: Game Day: Mike Rupp (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Penguin Mike Rupp talks to the media before tonight’s game. … To see video click here

Video: Scouting Report: NY Rangers (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Rupp returns to Pittsburgh with the currently first place NY Rangers. Michelle Crechiolo gives us the details. … Watch video here

The Sidney Crosby concussion vs. the economics of the NHL (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Yahoo! Sports NHL columnist Nick Cotsonika marked a dubious anniversary on Thursday: One year to the day that Sidney Crosby was hit from behind by Victor Hedman. The ensuing concussion recovery kept the Pittsburgh Penguins captain out through the end Continue reading … See the article here

Nick Kypreos on Sidney Crosby, Concussions & Future Contracts Source: The Pensblog
Yes, another Sidney Crosby piece. Sorry. Nick Kypreos , who was forced to retire from hockey due to a concussion, has posted an opinion piece on Sidney Crosby's future … The rest is here

Pens Morning Skate Buzz: Latest lineup News, Notes & Tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Rangers (25-9-4, 54 pts @ Penguins (21-13-4, 46pts MORNING SKATE BUZZ The Penguins in a pivotal division game could fall 10 pts behind the New York Rangers with a regulation loss. Losers of two straight, Pittsburgh currently trails New York by eight points with both teams at the 38 game mark. The Rangers who lead … The rest is here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-06-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” There aren’t many defensemen who can keep up with him when he gets going .” – Zbynek Michalek on defending Rangers forward Marian Gaborik. -The Penguins activated Paul Martin and Richard Park (above) from injured reserve … … Visit link

Pens recall forward McDonald Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have recalled forward Colin McDonald from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … View post

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. NY Rangers Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens lines (10:35 AM). Pens recall McDonald (10:05 AM). … Link

Penguins Recall Forward Colin McDonald from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins recall McDonald – 01-06-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have recalled forward Colin McDonald from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. McDonald, 27, is the AHL Penguins’ leading scorer with 28 points (eight goals, 20 assists) in 33 games. He was selected to the AHL’s all-star game earlier this week … Continue reading here

Video: YMCA Autograph Session (1/5/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Nine Pittsburgh Penguin players signed autographs at Dick’s Sporting Goods in the Mall at Robinson to help raise money for the YMCA Junior Penguins Program. … View video here

How we feel the morning of a Pens game Source: The Pensblog
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Video: Pens Vault: Saturday Night Fever (1/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins Vault travels to 1977 in a Penguins themed Saturday Night Fever video. … Watch here

Host Senators have 4 elected NHL All-Stars Source: Tribune-Review
Defenseman Erik Karlsson led all vote-getters in fan balloting, and captain Daniel Alfredsson and fellow forwards Milan Michalek and Jason Spezza elected to NHL All-Star game. … View post

Pens’ Malkin has fun with world junior championships Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins star Evgeni Malkin mocked some of his Canadian teammates when Russia jumped to a 6-1 lead, then fell silent as Canada roared back before falling, 6-5. … See the rest here

Upcoming weekend is pivotal for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
With home showdowns against the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils, the Penguins look to stand strong in Atlantic. … Go here to read the rest

Malkin Earns Bragging Rights Over Teammates Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin has endeared himself to fans with his fun and lighthearted presence on social medium Twitter (@malkin71_). Malkin at the 2005 World Junior Championshi… … The rest is here

More Crosby rumors, probably somewhat legit Source: The Pensblog
@JoshRimerHockey came out guns blazing this summer and said Crosby wouldn't be ready for the start of the season. Everyone blasted him … See the rest here

NHL Notebook: League suspends Florida forward Source: Post Gazette
The NHL suspended Florida Panthers forward Krys Barch for one game for an “inappropriate comment” directed toward Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban in a game Saturday between the two Eastern Conference foes. Barch was given a match penalty at the end of the first period after a scrum between Panthers defenseman Erik Gudbranson and Montreal’s Subban. … Continued here

Price of success lower for Rangers Source: Post Gazette
Couldn’t have been many NHL teams more opposed to a salary cap than the New York Rangers. Can’t be many who have benefited more from the league adopting one, either. Not because it leveled the league’s financial playing field — that’s precisely what New York didn’t care much for — but because it forced the Rangers to re-think their approach to putting together teams. … Excerpt from

Penguins Notebook: Martin, Michalek finally ready to team up again Source: Post Gazette
Paul Martin and Zbynek Michalek make up one of the Penguins’ top two defense pairings. On paper, anyway. In reality, at least one of them has been injured for 24 of the first 38 games — including every one since Nov … See more here

NHL Roundup: Rangers top Florida, surge to top of pack Source: Post Gazette
Marian Gaborik scored 3:29 into overtime for the host New York Rangers, who outlasted the Florida Panthers, 3-2, and moved to the top of the NHL standings with their eighth win in the past nine games. Gaborik took a drop pass from Derek Stepan in the high slot and slapped in a drive for his 23rd goal this season. … View post

Stunned Pic Of The Night: 1.5.12 Source: The Pensblog
7 Stunned pics in one picture From left to right: 1. Lady far left- making the “L” symbol. Congrats to her for being the only person in the last 10 years to do that in public … Visit link

DePaul 84 – Pittsburgh 81: Panthers stumble in final seconds to lose 4th in a row Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
DePaul 84 – Pittsburgh 81 Leading 81-77 with 14 seconds to play, Pitt (11-5, 0-3 Big East) stumbled once again blowing a last second lead, en route to a 84-81 loss to DePaul (10-4, 1-1 Big East) on Thursday night. … Go here to read the rest

What To Watch For: Pens vs. Rangers Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (21-13-4) vs. … Visit link

24/7 Rangers vs Flyers: Episode 4, live stream here Source: The Pensblog
10:00 pm on HBO. But we have a link. *NOTE -the broadcast is over Enjoy … Visit link

Pens/NHL Buzz & Tidbits: Martin, Park due back; Four team race in Atlantic? Latest NHL Rumblings, Early Hemsky suitors Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Emphasis of winning division games: Pittsburgh needs to start winning division games aside from beating up on the New York Islanders. They have two big ones this weekend with back-to-back home games, hosting the conference leading New York Rangers Friday night and facing the New Jersey Devils Saturday night. … Read more

How Sidney Crosby’s lost year changed hockey (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It’s been one year since concussion symptoms waylaid the Pittsburgh Penguins superstar, and now he’s missing again with no return in sight. … More

Canada Beats Finland 4-0 for WJC Bronze Source: penguins.nhl.com
CALGARY – The silver lining for Canada’s World Junior Championship is bronze. Paced by the Barrie Colts duo of Mark Scheifele and Tanner Pearson, Canada blanked Finland 4-0 at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday to capture the bronze m… … See the article here

Fan Guide vs. NY Rangers Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will battle the New York Rangers on Friday, January 6 at CONSOL Energy Center. Here are some tips for fans who plan to attend the game: Doors will open at 5:45 pm for the 7:00 pm start The Penguins wil… … See the article here

Sidney Crosby: Will Concussions Ruin the NHL? Source: Bleacher Report
The NHL has a sweeping problem that is destroying the game you and I love. Every night, it seems as if there is another superstar leaving the ice for an extended period of time because of a concussion. The poster boy for these concussions is Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby . His concussion back in January 2010 has kept the face of the Penguins franchise off the ice for almost an entire year. Crosby did come back for a brief period of time in November; however, concussion-like symptoms have sidelined Sid once again. Shelly Anderson with the Pittsburgh Post Gazette who caught up with both Crosby and Penguins coach Dan Bylsma about Sid’s latest setback : “It is frustrating for Sid,” Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma said. “Sid knows his body better than anybody else. He’s not feeling 100 percent. He’ll return to practice and playing when he is 100 percent. … More here

Video: CISCO NHL Live: Evgeni Malkin Source: penguins.nhl.com
CISCO NHL Live talks on the phone with Evgeni Malkin. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-01-2012

Sunday, January 1st, 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 12-30-2011

Friday, December 30th, 2011

What To Watch For: Pens vs. Devils Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (21-12-4) vs. DEVILS (20-15-1) WHEN: Dec. … View post

WJC: Miller, Uher Get Assists in USA-Czech Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
Some Pittsburgh-connection hockey players contributed in Friday afternoon’s World Junior Championship Group B preliminary round matchup between Team USA and Czech Republic in Alberta. Pittsburgh-area native J.T. Miller (Team USA) and Pen… … See the article here

Hockey Hugs: Sutter’s gone soft, Baby Malkin, Buff love (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hockey Hugs is a feature that celebrates the best in hugging from around the NHL, because who doesn’t love a good hug now and then? … Visit link

Hockey coach Scotty Bowman to get Order of Canada (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hockey coach Scotty Bowman is among 66 notables to receive the Order of Canada. The honor recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. … Read more here

MacIntyre is January Mustache Boy Source: penguins.nhl.com
As Confucius once said: With great mustache comes great responsibility (that was Confucius that said that, right?) The Penguins held their monthly “Mustache Boy” shootout at the end of practice on Friday. As always, the competit… … Continue reading here

What the World Juniors Means for Prospects Source: penguins.nhl.com
This week, the best players under the age of 20 are at the 2012 World Junior Championships representing their respective countries. … See the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “Fifteen years ago, I would score five. But not anymore … Go here to read the rest

Video: Off-Day: Deryk Engelland (12/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Deryk Engelland talks to the media after practice at Southpointe. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (12/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after practice at Southpointe. … Video here

Video: Scouting Report: New Jersey (12/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pens will close out 2011 with a match against the NJ Devils. Michelle Crechiolo gives us the details. … Video here

Video: Pens Insider: Mustache Boy (12/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Find out who will be Mustache Boy for the Month of January. … View video

WJC: USA Plays Czech Republic Today at 3:30 p.m. on NHL Network Source: penguins.nhl.com
Team USA will face the Czech Republic today at 3:30 p.m. for its third game of the 2012 World Junior Championship, which will be broadcast live on the NHL Network … Link

STATS: The Penguins struggles against good teams Source: The Pensblog
Really good piece from Alan Robinson on NHL.com today about the Penguins struggles against some powerful east teams: The Penguins are 16-10-3 without Crosby this season, and 39-23-8 over the last two seasons, but being without their best player certainly seems to be hurting them against the best teams. They are 1-5-0 against the top five teams in the Eastern Conference and a combined 3-7-1 against the top five in both conferences, based on the standings going into Thursday night's play. … Read this article

Only Clueless Pittsburgh Penguins Fans Are Booing Jaromir Jagr in His Return Source: Bleacher Report
Fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins have exactlyzero reasons to boo Jaromir Jagr . Yet every time he has touched the puck during his return to the Steel City, the boo birds have been aimed at the 39 year old winger. What gives … See more here

Video: Off-Day: Ben Lovejoy (12/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy talks to the media after practice at Southpointe. … See this video

Video: Off-Day: Zbynek Michalek (12/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media after practice at Southpointe. … Click here to view video

Pens reassign Picard, Williams to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have reassigned defenesman Alexandre Picard and forwad Jason Williams to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … More

Picard & Williams to WBS Source: The Pensblog
From the Penguins website : The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Jason Williams and defenseman Alexandre Picard 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 demote Picard, Williams – 12-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins demoted forward Jason Williams (above) and defenseman Alexandre Picard to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. Williams, 31, has appeared in seven NHL games this season and has two points (one goal, one assist). Picard, 26, has played in 17 NHL games this season and has four assists … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Report: 12/30/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens lines (11:24 AM). … More

RECAP: The 68 Gun Salute. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
The good news? Despite not really having their best game, the Pens had a powerplay , down 3-2, with under 4 minutes to go … See the article here

Morning Pens Buzz: On Jagr’s big night; Flyers team speed was the difference in win; Post-Game tidbits, Analysis Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Pens Buzz Jagr stars On and Off the Ice in Win: The Philadelphia Flyers could not have scripted last night’s 4-2 win any better. Flyers players and coaches knew this game meant a ton to Jaromir Jagr and Jagr delivered. “I’m sure [Jaromir] was happy to come in and be a factor the way … Visit link

Kovacevic: Jagr shows best, worst sides Source: Tribune-Review
On his return to town, Jaromir Jagr was nothing less than the best player on the ice in the Flyers’ victory over the Penguins at Consol Energy Center. … View post


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Penguins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins went back to the future for an evening and couldn’t possibly have liked the experience. Jaromir Jagr, the second-leading scorer in franchise history, returned to Pittsburgh and scored a goal during the Flyers’ 4-2 win over the Penguins on Thursday. The dominant player of the game, Jagr was booed all game by angry Penguins fans who are convinced that Jagr broke a promise he had made with team owner Mario Lemieux last summer. … See the article here

Lindros is ready for Classic return to Philly Source: Tribune-Review
For a player once dubbed “The Next One,” as in the next Wayne Gretzky, Eric Lindros had turned into “The Forgotten One” in Philadelphia. … Visit link

Flyers winger Jaromir Jagr’s take Source: Tribune-Review
Philadelphia Flyers winger Jaromir Jagr weighs in on his relationship with then Penguins and their fans. … Read more

Talbot warmly received in return with Flyers Source: Tribune-Review
Max Talbot nervously admitted before his return to Consol Energy Center that he was concerned the crowd would boo him because of the Flyers sweater he’d be wearing. … Visit link

Jagr basks in spotlight, as Flyers down Pens Source: Tribune-Review
The second-leading scorer in Pens history, Jaromir Jagr scored a goal and was the dominant player in a Flyers victory. … Read more

Former stars dim lights Source: Post Gazette
They booed. … More here

Penguins Notebook: Crosby handling concussion layoff in stride Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby’s situation could be discouraging for anyone. He’s back to sitting out practices and games, back to dealing with concussion symptoms. According to others with the Penguins, though, their captain and best player is keeping his spirits up … Read more

Jagr holds court on fans, Flyers, Lemeiux Source: Post Gazette
Former Penguins star winger Jaromir Jagr made his first visit Thursday to Consol Energy Center as a member of the rival Philadelphia Flyers. … Read this article

NHL Roundup: Islanders put out Flames in game featuring a melee Source: Post Gazette
John Tavares scored a goal and added an assist, and Evgeni Nabokov made 29 saves to lead the New York Islanders to a 3-1 win Thursday night against the visiting Calgary Flames. Andrew MacDonald and Brian Rolston also scored for New York, which snapped a three-game losing streak. The Islanders had dropped four in a row at home (0-3-1) since a 5-1 victory Dec … Continued here

Jagr scores as Flyers beat Penguins 4-2 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jaromir Jagr spent the days leading up to his return to Pittsburgh insisting it wasn’t personal. He stressed that he didn’t mean to cause hard feelings when he signed with the hated Philadelphia Flyers over the summer instead of with the Penguins, with whom he became a star two decades ago. The Penguins are just another team, Jagr said — no different than Tampa Bay. … View post

Staal’s OT goal caps Canes’ comeback (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
RALEIGH, N.C. – In the midst of a frustrating season in which little of what Eric Staal tried has worked, the Carolina captain leaned on his younger brother for advice after the Hurricanes faced Jordan Staal and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. … Excerpt from

Stunned Pic Of The Night 12.29 Source: The Pensblog
An iconic pic via our boy crossingbroad : PensKnittyLady and PensRyourdaddy , two of our favorite people and constant contributors to our site were the recipients of Jagr's salute. It is the stunned pic of the night because we're stunned. jesus . … Read more here

WJC: Pens Prospect Harrington Has Four-Point Night for Canada Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins 2011 draft pick Scott Harrington scored a goal and added three assists for Team Canada as they steamrolled Denmark, 10-2, at Rexall Place in Edmonton in opening round action of the 2012 World Junior Championship. Harrington’… … See the article here

Flyers defeat Penguins, 4-2 Source: Post Gazette
Jaromir Jagr and Max Talbot each scored and were successful in their return here in Philadelphia jerseys as the Flyers downed the Penguins, 4-2, tonight at Consol Energy Center. … More

Crowd Reacts to Jagr, Talbot’s Return Source: penguins.nhl.com
The day that many Penguins fans circled on their calendars finally arrived. On December 29, Pittsburgh faced cross-state rival Philadelphia – and some familiar faces were wearing orange and black sweaters. Jaromir Jagr and Max Talbot … … Visit link

Jagr and Talbot score, Pens lose 4-2 Source: The Pensblog
What a player. … See the article here

Endgame: Flyers 4, Penguins 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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THIRD PERIOD: Jagr enters your mouth, 3-1 Source: The Pensblog
Tough times for a lot of penguins fans. … Read the rest here

Flyers’ Jagr Feels Penguins Wrath: Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jaromir Jagr was presented with a number of options when he decided to return to the National Hockey League this summer. One of them was to rejoin the Pittsburgh Penguins, while another was to play for the Philadelphia Flyers. … See the article here

SECOND PERIOD: 1-1, Solid first period Source: The Pensblog
Pens got one early, Flyers countered. … See the article here

Penguins Staff Celebrate Holiday Season with Seniors at Harmer Village Source: penguins.nhl.com
Members of the Pittsburgh Penguins front office staff visited with residents at Harmer Village in Cheswick on December 21, 2011; delivering Christmas gifts as part of the organization’s annual “Operation Shoebox” program. … … See the article here

Video: Talbot Welcome Back Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Pittsburgh Penguin Maxime Talbot will return to Pittsburgh for tonight’s match up. … Watch here

Video: Post-Game: Max Talbot (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Penguin forward Max Talbot talks to to media after defeating the Penguins 4-2 on Thursday night. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Jaromir Jagr (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Penguin forward Jaromir Jagr talks to to media after defeating the Penguins 4-2 on Thursday night. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/29/11)) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after falling to the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: James Neal (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after falling to the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2. … Watch video here

Video: Post-Game: Tyler Kennedy (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy talks to the media after falling to the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Ben Lovejoy (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy talks to the media after falling to the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2. … To see video click here

Video: Flyers In Pittsburgh (12/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens fans talk about the Flyers in the Burgh and the return of Jagr and Talbot. … Watch here

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PensHead Daily Links 12-24-2011

Saturday, December 24th, 2011

Puck Daddy’s top 10 hockey fan moments of 2011 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Every year, the magnitude of the top stories in sports is affected by how fans react to them. … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 12-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Shelly Anderson’s recap from last night’s game . “When I get the puck on my stick, I know exactly where I’m going to put it.” – James Neal on his third period goal. -The Winnipeg Free Press’ recap … See the article here

Penguins demote Stait – 12-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
A day after recalling him from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL, the Penguins demoted defenseman Brian Strait back to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. … Read more here

Penguins Re-Assign Defenseman Brian Strait to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned defenseman Brian Strait to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Strait, 23, has appeared in one game this seaso… … See the article here

Video: Post-Game: James Neal (12/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after defeating the Winnipeg Jets 4-1. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Zbynek Michalek (12/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media after defeating the Winnipeg Jets 4-1. … Watch here


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RECAP: WinLOLpeg. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
Got news for you. … See the article here

Engelland accepts league decision, prepares for Dec. 31 Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Derek Engelland took no issue Friday with the three-game suspension the NHL issued for his head shot on Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger last weekend. … Link

Neal’s 20th goal sparks Penguins’ 20th win Source: Tribune-Review
There is much to be said for having 20 wins by Christmas in the NHL, as the Pens do after whipping the Jets, 4-1. … See the article here

Friday’s Three Stars: Brad Marchand’s 5-point party (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Brad Marchand, Boston Bruins Marchand had both his first career hat trick and first career 5-point night in the Bruins’ 8-0 curb-stomping of the Florida Panthers, their sixth straight win … Link

Penguins scores 3 in third period to top Jets 4-1 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
James Neal saw his goal almost before he scored it. Definitely before Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec did anyway. His score 22 seconds into the third period put Pittsburgh ahead and the Penguins scored two more goals in the final 20 minutes to beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 Friday night … Follow this link

Neal scores winner as Penguins beat Jets 4-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
WINNIPEG – James Neal is playing with such confidence, he can practically see himself scoring. … Read more here

Surge in 3rd leads to victory for Penguins Source: Post Gazette
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The zealous fans at MTS Centre like to pick out a whipping boy or two on the opposing team. It does not have to involve a grudge. A couple of stars will do. … See the rest here

NHL ROUNDUP: Rangers top Flyers, take Atlantic lead Source: Post Gazette
Henrik Lundqvist made 28 saves in his second win against Philadelphia this season and rookie defenseman Stu Bickel had two more assists for the host New York Rangers, who beat the Flyers, 4-2, Friday night to move into first place in the Atlantic Division. … See more here

Engelland offers no defense for hit vs. Blackhawks Source: Post Gazette
Deryk Engelland wasn’t angry, didn’t defend his hit on Chicago’s Marcus Kruger. The Penguins defenseman simply accepted the three-game suspension handed down by the NHL. … Link

Milbury won’t face charges in incident Source: Post Gazette
Former Boston Bruins coach and player Mike Milbury will not face charges after a Massachusetts clerk magistrate ruled Friday that there is not enough evidence to criminally charge him after his confrontation with a 12-year-old youth hockey player. The decision came after a closed-door hearing involving witnesses and police in Brookline District Court. … See the rest here

Loud crowd doesn’t stop Penguins win Source: Post Gazette
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The zealous fans at MTS Centre like to pick out a whipping boy on the opposing team. … See the article here

Endgame: Penguins 4, Jets 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Pens-Jets In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins 4, Jets 1 0:00: Horn sounds and the game is over. Pens pull out the victory. 5:02: Congratulations to Sullivan, who recorded an assist in the game for his 700th career NHL point. … More

Penguins at Jets – 12-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Happy Festivus to all of us: ChmhQz5wsOI -Festivus Day games have been unkind to the Penguins throughout their history. … Read this article

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Winnipeg Jets 4-1. … Watch here

Video: He’s the Neal Deal Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal fires home his 20th goal of the season from the hashmarks. … Watch video here

Video: Glass Scraps With Asham Source: penguins.nhl.com
Arron Asham and Tanner Glass scrap at center ice. … Watch video here

Video: Scoreless With a Chance of Fleurys Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury snatches a Nik Antropov shot from just outside the paint. … Click here to view video

Video: Off the Marc-Andre Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury anticipates an icing call and is forced to scramble when there is none forthcoming. … Video here

Video: Staal the Engine Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal snaps a 7 game scoring drought by snapping a powerplay goal by Ondrej Pavelec. … View video here

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PensHead Daily Links 12-23-2011

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Gameday 35 – Jets Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (19-11-4) @ Winnipeg Jets (16-13-5) 8:30 pm/et TV: ROOT, TSN-Jets MTS Centre – Winnipeg, MB It's Christmas Eve Eve and the Penguins are in Winnipeg to play the Jets. … More here

Jets straddling the eighth-place line (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets find themselves at “the line,” a term head coach Claude Noel constantly refers to. The trick is now is staying there. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (12/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Winnipeg Jets. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (12/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Winnipeg Jets. … See video here

Video: Game-Day: Deryk Engelland (12/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Deryk Engelland talks to the media after the announcement of his 3-game suspension. … Click here to view video

Penguins’ Engelland: No issue with suspension Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Derek Engelland took no issue Friday with the three-game suspension the NHL issued for his head shot on Chicago center Marcus Kruger earlier in the week. … See the article here

Here is a pic of the sweater Dan Bylsma will wear behind the bench tonight Source: The Pensblog
From @pensinsidescoop Bylsma said he would wear a Christmas sweater against Winnipeg if the Pens beat the Blackhawks. … The rest is here

Mike Milbury is free, still sucks Source: The Pensblog
Via deadspin : “No one was punched, kicked, or assaulted in any way. I know the ‘Mad Mike' image that I have and all that … Go here to read the rest

Blackhawks Christmas video, really wish the Pens would do something like this Source: The Pensblog
The Blackhawks made a Christmas video: How great would it to see Crosby singing something with Bing Crosby snmdkmskm Probably the most feel good video of christmas since someone put the ending of a “Very Brady Christmas” on youtube What an emotional roller coaster. … See the rest here

Puck Daddy’s top 10 hockey fights of 2011 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There’s no ignoring the elephant cracking its knuckles in the corner: Hockey fighting is in a weird place in 2011. … Continue reading here

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 6, Islanders 3 – 12-23-11 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 … … Visit link

Pens recall defenseman Strait Source: Post Gazette
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The Penguins have recalled defenseman Brian Strait from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … Read the rest here

About the Jets – 12-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Jets. When and where: 8:30 p.m. … Read the rest here

Penguins Report: Game Day at Winnipeg Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens morning skate info (11:45 AM). Strait recalled (10:20 AM) … Link

Empty Netter Assists – 12-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Deryk Engelland (above) will have some extra free time this holiday season . -” It’s a great atmosphere … Read more here

Pittsburgh Penguins: 10 Keys to a Successful Rest of the Season Source: Bleacher Report
Fighting an uphill battle all season long, the Pittsburgh Penguins have managed to compile a 19-11-4 record—fifth best among Eastern Conference teams. Despite the cards being stacked against them, coach Dan Bylsma has kept his team calm and composed. Here are the top ten questions about the Penguins that will be answered over the next four months. Begin Slideshow … Read more here

Brian Strait to take Engelland’s spot in lineup Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The musical chairs continue for the Penguins on the blueline Defenseman Brian Strait is with the team in Winnipeg and expected to take Deryk Engelland’s spot in the lineup. Engelland is serving the first game of a three game suspension tonight Defenseman Paul Martin will miss his 3rd straight game due to a knee injury, … More

Happy holidays: Every NHL team gets a gift (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In the spirit of the season, heres what wed give each and every NHL team if we had an army of elves and a Jets-fueled flying sleigh. … Continued here

Penguins Recall Defenseman Brian Strait Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defenseman Brian Strait from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Strait, 23, will be spending his second stint of… … Continue reading here

Some lady makes an unrealistic shot, wins infinite money Source: The Pensblog
Well not infinite money, but 50k is nice. Via the Huffypo : Brenda Hewitt, a 59 year-old grandma, scores from mid-ice to win $50,000 … More here

4 Things to know about the Winnipeg Source: The Pensblog
Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. … Link

Mike Colligan strikes again Source: The Pensblog
The most electrifying man in sports journalism has struck again. In a recent article, Mike Colligan takes a look at Evgeni Malkin's game and how it has evolved over the past two or three weeks … Read more

Locals filling out United States junior team Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma always enjoys watching the world junior hockey tournament, but he’ll take special notice of this year’s event. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins’ Engelland gets a three-game ban Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland was suspended for his hit on Chicago’s Marcus Kruger Consol Energy Center. … The rest is here

Loud crowd helps Jets take off Source: Post Gazette
The MTS Centre in Winnipeg is the NHL’s smallest arena. It just might be the loudest, too. … See the article here

NHL Roundup: Winnipeg shuts down Montreal, 4-0 Source: Post Gazette
Blake Wheeler scored two goals and added an assist and Ondrej Pavelec stopped 27 shots for his third shutout this season, leading the host Winnipeg Jets to a 4-0 victory Thursday night against the slumping Montreal Canadiens. Winnipeg will play host to the Penguins tonight to cap a six-game homestand in which the Jets already have earned seven points of a possible 10. … Read more here

Wheeler leads Jets over slumping Canadiens (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
WINNIPEG – Already one of the team’s top playmakers, Blake Wheeler is starting to be the trigger man the Winnipeg Jets need him to be. … See more here

Penguins’ Engelland suspended for 3 games Source: Post Gazette
The NHL’s collective bargaining agreement mandates that all players be off Dec. 24-25. Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland, though, is going to get more of holiday break than most. … View post

Penguins D Engelland suspended 3 games (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh defenseman Deryk Engelland will miss three games after being suspended by the NHL for an illegal check to the head. … Follow this link

What To Watch For: Pens vs. Jets Source: penguins.nhl.com
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PensHead Daily Links 12-22-2011

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

Penguins’ Engelland suspended for 3 games (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland was suspended for three games by the NHL on Thursday for delivering a hit to the head of Chicago Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger on Tuesday. … The rest is here

Penguins’ Engelland suspended three games (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NHL slapped Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Deryk Engelland with a three-game suspension Thursday for hitting Chicago Blackhawks forward Marcus Kruger in the head during a game. … View post

NHL Suspends Engelland for Three Games Source: penguins.nhl.com
NEW YORK (December 22, 2011) — Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland has been suspended, without pay, for three games for an illegal check to the head of Chicago Blackhawks forward Marcus Kruger during NHL Game #488 in Pittsburgh on Tues… … See the article here

The mystery of the missing 100-point scorer (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The further we get from the post-lockout rule changes, there’s fewer and fewer NHLers cracking the 100-point mark. What gives? … More here

PITT FOOTBALL: Paul Chryst ability to adapt to his personnel will be a complete “360″ from Graham Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITT introduced Wisconsin offensive coordinator Paul Chryst as the school’s new head coach this afternoon at a 3:00 p.m. press conference today. Chryst handled himself extremely well in his inductory press conference and fans will love this quote from Chryst, a complete “360″ from Todd Graham. … Link

Pens’ defenseman Engelland suspended three games for hit Source: Tribune-Review
Engelland received the news following a phone hearing with NHL czar of discipline Brendan Shanahan this morning. … More

Pens’ Engelland suspended three games for head shot Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland has been suspended for three games for delivering a blow to the head of Chicago center Marcus Kruger on Tuesday. … See the rest here

Engo suspended three games. Source: The Pensblog
Per the Internet. Engo is gone for three games. Here is Shanny's video: … Continued here

Deryk Engelland receives 3 game suspension Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens Defenseman Deryk Engelland has been suspended for three games, the NHL announced. … See the rest here

Engelland suspended three games – 12-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
The NHL sends a Merry Christmas to the Penguins and Deryk Engelland. … More here

Picard on Canadiens and language – 12-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
Last week, the Canadiens fired head coach Jacques Martin, a French-speaking native of Saint-Pascal Baylon, Ont., and replaced him with former Penguins forward Randy Cunneyworth, an English-speaking native of Etobicoke, Ont.. Fans, journalists and even politicians in Quebec voiced heavy displeasure in the move based on the langauge barrier presented between Cunneyworth and … … Continued here

Local hockey players tapped for national juniors team Source: Post Gazette
Western Pennsylvania will be well-represented on Team USA at the world junior hockey championships, which begin next week in Western Canada. … Read more

3 Reasons Sean Avery Should Look to Matt Cooke for Inspiration to Change Source: Bleacher Report
Matt Cooke was, and likely still is, the NHL ‘s top villain. To Cooke’s credit, though, he has been incident free so far in the 2011-2012 season. Yes, the king of cheap shots has avoided slew footing, checking from behind, kneeing (with the exception of Mark Eaton who seemed to make it unavoidable with his path towards Cooke), and even most post-whistle scrums … Go here to read the rest

Niskanen joins class of 2005 – 12-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins defenseman Matt Niskanen recorded his 100th career point during Tuesday’s 3-2 win against the Blackhawks. He became the 19th member of the NHL’s 2005 draft class to reach the century mark in points … Go here to read the rest

Video: Scouting Report: Winnipeg (12/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo gives us the details on what’s in store for the Pens as they head to Winnipeg, Manitoba. … See video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (12/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following Thursday’s practice. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Chris Kunitz (12/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media after Thursday morning’s practice. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Pascal Dupuis (12/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to the media following Thursday morning’s practice. … See video here

Penguins Prospect Josh Archibald Named to Team USA World Junior Championship Roster Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh will be well represented at the 2012 World Junior Championship as Penguins prospect Josh Archibald and four players who played for the Pittsburgh Hornets amateur hockey program – forwards Brandon Saad (Gibsonia, Pa.) and J.T. Mill… … The rest is here

The best scene in this week’s 24/7 Source: The Pensblog
Peter Laviolette says what we all already knew: Who is going to start selling the tshirts of Typical Montreal ? … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Report: 12/22/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Martin absent from practice (11:16 AM). Pens’ lines (11:17 AM). 11:35 AM: Pics of the Pens at work… … More here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Deryk Engelland (above) will have a chat with NHL discipline czar Brendan Shanahan today . … Link

So wait, will Kronwall be suspended too? Source: The Pensblog
Watch this hit by Niklas Kronwall : Notice, this hit went largely unnoticed last night. There wasn't a post on PuckDaddy about it … Continue reading here

Engelland walking to the gallows Source: The Pensblog
But he'll only be walking over to pick up a phone. … Follow this link

Japanese woman explaining movies Source: The Pensblog
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Winnipeg Sucks Source: The Pensblog
This is a clip from a show called Less Than Kind, based in Winnipeg. A great show … Excerpt from

Lovejoy’s return quickly pays off for Pens Source: Tribune-Review
Ben Lovejoy will see plenty of time with with the Penguins, as most of defensemen are questionable for immediate future. … Visit link

Sutter latest addition to NHL coach carousel Source: Tribune-Review
Although Darryl Sutter hasn’t coached in the NHL since the 2005-06 season, he didn’t need much time to get back into the swing of things on his first day with the Los Angeles Kings. … Continue reading here

Chicago’s Toews is leading MVP candidate Source: Tribune-Review
Only 23, the Chicago Blackhawks captain even has a Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP on his shelf, staking his claim as one of the top young stars in the NHL. … Visit link

Penguins’ Engelland waits to hear from NHL Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland faces a telephone hearing with NHL disciplinarian chief Brendan Shanahan for a questionable hit on Chicago’s Marcus Kruger. … View post

Lovejoy makes splash on return Source: Post Gazette
The pass came at the end of a sensational rush. The pass made the winning goal possible … View post

Penguins Notebook: Engelland’s hearing on hit against Kruger set for today Source: Post Gazette
No one can accuse the NHL of rushing to judgment on Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland. … See more here

Pitt expected to hire Wisconsin Offensive coordinator Paul Chryst Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Florida International’s Mario Christobal is not the leading candidate to be the next head coach at Pitt and has not been offered the job as of late this evening. With concerns about Christobal being a short-term coach, the search committee and AD Steve Pederson have moved in another direction and are closing in on hiring … Read the rest here

24/7 Rangers vs Flyers: Episode 2, live stream here Source: The Pensblog
10:00 pm on HBO. For those who need a stream it is after readmore . … See more here

Video: Radio Rewind: Ray Shero (12/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ray Shero discusses the state of the team with Steve Mears. … Watch here

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PensHead Daily Links 12-21-2011

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

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Chat live with Dejan Kovacevic tomorrow Source: Tribune-Review
Tribune-Review columnist Dejan Kovacevic will hold his weekly chat with readers about Pittsburgh sports at noon tomorrow. … Continue reading here

Penguins’ Engelland faces hearing for hit to head (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland will have a telephone hearing on Thursday with Brendan Shanahan, who handles supplemental discipline for the NHL, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Wednesday. The hearing is being held to determine whether any discipline is… … Continued here

Hearing scheduled on Thursday morning for Deryk Engelland Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Defenseman Deryk Engelland faces a phone hearing Thursday morning with the NHL’s department of player safety. Engelland delivered a forearm to the head of Chicago’s Marus Kruger in tuesday’s 3-2 win.With the Penguins off until Friday, there was no rush for the hearing to happen today. A decision will be made before the Penguins depart … More

Penguins’ Engelland faces disciplinary hearing tomorrow Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland will face a supplemental disciplinary hearing on Thursday morning, the NHL just announced. … Link

League will have hearing on Engelland’s head hit Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland will have a telephone hearing with Brendan Shanahan, who handles supplemental discipline for the NHL, Thursday morning. … Read more here

REWIND: Mark Madden calling out Evgeni Malkin Source: The Pensblog
[ pic via pittsburghsportstavern ] Two months ago the super-jobber had his yinzer pitch fork out on Evgeni Malkin . As always, what you do on the Internet echoes in eternity. … More

Despres Gets Punk’D Source: penguins.nhl.com
CONSOL Energy Center had a new item hanging from the rafters on Wednesday afternoon. … Visit link

NHL Trades: Penguins’ Deal for Neal, Niskanen Paying off Handsomely Source: Bleacher Report
When Pittsburgh Penguins’ GM Ray Shero dealt everyday defenseman Alex Goligoski to Dallas for James Neal and Matt Niskanen last February, it was the consensus that Shero had put one over on Dallas GM Joe Nieuwendyk. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Despres Gets Punk’d Source: penguins.nhl.com
A prankster gives an early holiday present to Penguin Simon Despres who came out for practice and found his clothes hangin in the air. … View video

Engelland to have hearing for Kruger hit -12-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland will have a disciplinary hearing tomorrow morning with the NHL in regards to a hit he placed on Blackhawks forward Marcus Kruger last night. At 8:54 of the first period, Kruger pushed a puck by Penguins forward Pascal Dupuis on the left wing boards of the Penguins zone and was struck in the head by Engelland. … Read more

Martin remains day to day Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Defenseman Paul Martin has missed the last two games and did not practice again for the Penguins today. … More here

A great Lemieux pic Source: The Pensblog
Posted by the SI Vault on twitter. One of the few ” Come at me, bro” pics from 66 ever captured on camera. … See the article here

Grading the 2012 Winter Classic memorabilia and gear (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
That stick is like huMANgous big As you know, the NHL Winter Classic is less a hockey game than an ATM machine for the League and its sponsors, as the fans in both of the teams’ cities and on-site Continue reading … Link

Crosby Becomes Youth Olympic Games Ambassador Source: penguins.nhl.com
The International Olympic Committee announced that Crosby has been named a Youth Olympic Games Ambassador for the first edition of the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck from 13 to 22 January 2012. Crosby will not be traveling to the Gam… … Go here to read the rest

‘Penguins Pond at SouthSide Works’ Hosts Daily Public Skating During Holidays Source: penguins.nhl.com
“Penguins Pond at SouthSide Works” is your destination for holiday public skating. Beginning on Thursday, Dec. 22 at 11 a.m., the unique outdoor community ice rink will host daily public skating sessions through Jan … More here

Twenty Years Later – Rangers 7, Penguins 5 – 12-21-11 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 th … … Go here to read the rest

Penguins demote Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton – 12-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have demoted forward Eric Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. He has appeared in four NHL games this season and has no points. In 24 AHL games this season, Tangradi, 22, has 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists). … More

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (12/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Wednesday’s practice. … Click here to view video

STATS: Malkin ties Kessel. Kessel sucks. Other stuff Source: The Pensblog
Look where Evgeni Malkin is in the points race: Here's where the Penguins are in the Eastern Conference standings: Actually would rather take the 4-5 game over the 2-7. Any leafs series would be fixed. Here's where James Neal sits in the Richard chase: Some other stuff … See the article here

Morning Pens Buzz: On Transition game, Big Guns stepping up, Power Play improvement, Engelland’s hit a turning point, Tangradi sent down Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Pens Buzz Transition game: The Penguins are a team that is built on creating offense through the neutral zone and they got to their game early last night, stretching the ice with quick puck movement in the transition game. Improving in that area and attacking the Blackhawks with a quick transition game was a … Read more

Crosby chosen as ‘ambassador’ for Youth Olympics (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is lending his support to the first Winter Youth Olympics. … See the rest here

Penguins Re-Assign Eric Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Eric Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Tangradi, 22, has played in four game… … The rest is here

Penguins Report: 12/21/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Rookie Despres gets Punk’d (11:32 AM). Staal, Malkin & Martin not practicing (11:32 AM) … The rest is here

RECAP: Penguin Protocol. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
So what is it? Are the Penguins so good that they can be missing like $20 million in salary and go out and beat the number-one team in the NHL … Read more here

The Case For Suspending Deryk Engelland Source: The Pensblog
Just because we're a fan blog doesn't mean we can't have differing opinions like human beings… It's understandable why this post was made … See more here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “He’s just a dominating player when he wants the puck.” – Chris Kunitz on Evgeni Malkin. -The Chicago Tribune’ … … See more here


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Carbonneau: Canadiens coach needs French Source: Tribune-Review
Guy Carbonneau understands Randy Cunneyworth’s plight, but the former coach of the Montreal Canadiens also knows that the new man in that job should learn to speak French as quickly as possible. … The rest is here

Sutter is hired as new coach for L.A. Kings Source: Tribune-Review
The Kings fired coach Terry Murray on Dec. 12 in Boston before starting a four-game road trip, and assistant coach John Stevens was 2-2 as the interim coach. … Continued here

Blackhawks star laments Crosby’s absence Source: Tribune-Review
Chicago stars Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane were on the ice with Penguins star Sidney Crosby in one of the most famous recent hockey games. … Follow this link

Malkin guides Pens in win over Blackhawks Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby can take his time returning from his concussion-symptoms, as long as Evgeni Malkin keeps playing like this. … More here

Tuesday’s Three Stars: Gaborik boosts Rangers; Malkin piles points (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Marian Gaborik, New York Rangers Gaborik passed the 600-point plateau in his career with his first goal of the night early in the third period and added to his total with an empty-netter to seal a 4-1 Continue reading … Read the rest here

Penguins push win to the limit Source: Post Gazette
Perhaps it shouldn’t have gotten this exciting. Not when the Penguins had a three-goal lead after two periods. Not when they were playing at home … More

Penguins Notebook: Kennedy says there’s pressure to play hurt Source: Post Gazette
Penguins winger Tyler Kennedy shook his head Tuesday when told about former teammate Colby Armstrong. Armstrong, now with Toronto, got hit Saturday and sustained a concussion. … More here

NHL Roundup: Rangers cruise by Devils Source: Post Gazette
Marian Gaborik snapped a third-period tie with the first of his two goals and then sealed New York’s win with an empty-netter as the Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils, 4-1, Tuesday night. … Read more

Stunned Pic Of The Night 12.20 Source: The Pensblog
From reader Tim M. Sitting next to me at the game is a Blackhawks fan that I just knew was a perfect stunned candidate… Total puck bunny calling everyone by cute pet names etc … See more here

Malkin has 3 assists in Pens’ win over Blackhawks (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Evgeni Malkin’s scoring burst was good enough through two periods that the Pittsburgh Penguins were able to hold off the Chicago Blackhawks in the lackluster third. Malkin had three assists as Pittsburgh built a three-goal lead, held off a furious charge by the NHL-leading Blackhawks, and snapped their five-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory on Tuesday night. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins defeat Blackhawks, 3-2 Source: Post Gazette
Evgeni Malkin had another big night with three assists as the Penguins downed the Chicago Blackhawks, 3-2, tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Read more

Deryk Engelland will probably be suspended because his borderline hit was on national TV Source: The Pensblog
Eddie Olsucks and Keith Jones got all jammed up about this hit. … Read this article

Pens hang on, win 3-2 Source: The Pensblog
Great win for the Pens. Chicago was closing fast in third, and MAF held the fort. Malkin with 3 assists, TK with the GW … Visit link

Endgame: Penguins 3, Blackhawks 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Malkin continues surge for NHL points lead with 3 point night Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Evgeni Malkin (15G-24A-39Pts) continued his surge for the NHL points lead, collecting three assists and moving into a four way tie for first in the league with 39 points. Malkin assisted on all three Penguin goals, leading Pittsburgh to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks … View post

Tritschler Tendered by Jamestown Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh, PA – Robert Tritschler, a graduate of Greensburg Central Catholic High School, has signed a tender sheet with the Junior A Jamestown Ironmen (Jamestown, NY) of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) for the 2012-2013 season. … … Continued here

Neal nets 19th goal of the season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
James Neal continues to emerge as one of the NHL’s top goal scorers, finishing a 2-on-1 break, scoring his 19 goal of the season at 2:45 of the second period. … Read more here

Sabilla, Sodrosky, Berner, Gilland Honored by Pittsburgh Penguins As Highmark High School Hockey Players of the Month Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins honored Chartiers Valley’s Justin Sabilla, Penn-Trafford’s Conlan Sodrosky, North Hills’ Brett Berner and Butler’s Tanner Gilliland as Highmark High School Hockey Players of the Month for November Tu… … Go here to read the rest

Video: Deryk Engelland will receive a call from Brendan Shanahan (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
NHL players are really making Brendan Shanahan’s Christmas week much busier than it should be. In the middle of the first period of tonight’s Chicago Blackhawks/Pittsburgh Penguins game, Deryk Engelland laid a big on Markus Kruger along the boards making Continue reading … See the rest here

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Hawks @ Pens: Hossa has re-emerged as one of NHL’s best wingers; Lovejoy back in lineup Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Blackhawks @ Penguins For the second time in a week, the Penguins face an elite team in the Western Conference and tonight’s its the Chicago Blackhawks (21-8-4, 46pts), the NHL’s best team riding a five game winning streak. The disappointment for the Penguins is that it won’t be a game where management can truly evaluate … Read more here

NHL Roundup: Kings hire Sutter; concussion epidemic continues (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The long rumored hiring became a reality Tuesday, when the Los Angeles Kings officially named Darryl Sutter as its new head coach. Sutter will assume control of the team for Wednesday morning’s practice and will coach his first game Thursday night at home against the Anaheim… … View post

Pens-Hawks In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS 3, BLACKHAWKS 2 0:00: Pens survive a nailbiting last minute-and-a-half to defeat the NHL’s top team 3-2!!! 1:29: Neal trips up Kane on the backcheck and the Hawks are going to finish the game on the PP…they’ve pulled… … Read more

Penguins-Blackhawks: Malkin To Carry Hobbled Pens vs. League-Best Chicago Source: Bleacher Report
Evgeni Malkin is on a scoring tear, but it hasn’t been quite enough to keep the decimated Penguins lineup from sliding down the Eastern Conference standings. Chicago , meanwhile, has won eight of 10 and sits atop the NHL standings behind a potent offense and goaltender Ray Emery … The rest is here

Video: Engelland Hits Kruger Source: penguins.nhl.com
Deryk Engelland hits Marcus Kruger in the first period. … See video here

Video: Neal Before Greatness Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal streaks down the far boards and snaps one by Ray Emery to push the Penguins lead to 2-0. … Watch video here

Video: Cross to Chris Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin slides a pass to Chris Kunitz, who beats Ray Emery through the 5-hole. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Matt Niskanen (12/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Niskanen talks to the media after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks. … Watch here

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (12/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks. … View video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks. … View video here

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PensHead Daily Links 12-18-2011

Sunday, December 18th, 2011

NHL roundup: Crosby’s condition won’t affect contract talks (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Even as the Pittsburgh Penguins again put Sidney Crosby on the injured list, the team reportedly will not let his concussion issues affect contract discussions. Instead, general manager Ray Shero expressed conviction to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that Crosby’s value would… … Continued here

Penguins demote Sneep, Strait – 12-18-11 Source: Empty Netters
A night after helping the NHL Penguins blow out the Sabres, Carl Sneep (right) is back in the AHL. Sneep and fellow defenseman Brian Strait were demoted to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL this afternoon. Sneep made his NHL debut last night. … More

Penguins send two defensemen back to AHL Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins today reassigned defensemen Carl Sneep and Brian Strait to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … Excerpt from

Report: Crosby’s injury won’t affect contract talks (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Even as the Pittsburgh Penguins again put Sidney Crosby on the injured list, the team reportedly will not let his concussion issues affect contract discussions. Instead, general manager Ray Shero expressed conviction to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that Crosby’s value would… … Follow this link

Penguins Re-Assign Carl Sneep and Brian Strait to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned defensemen Carl Sneep and Brian Strait to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Sneep, 24, made his … … More

Empty Netter Assists – 12-18-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “My first shot, I scored … Read more here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Is Evgeni Malkin the Front-Runner for Hart Trophy? Source: Bleacher Report
Take a look at the Penguins lineup from their last game against Buffalo , and chances are, the average hockey fan won’t recognize quite a few of the names. Guys like Eric Tangradi, Carl Sneep, Joe Vitale, Alexandre Picard, and Simon Despres are filling in for the Pens because they are so injury depleted. Currently for the Penguins , Sidney Crosby , Paul Martin, Zbynek Michalek, Kris Letang, and Jordan Staal are out of the lineup … Visit link


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RECAP: The Evgeni Malkin Diaries. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
What a horrible game for Ryan Miller. That's all it comes down to. … See the article here

Canadiens fire coach Martin after slow start Source: Tribune-Review
Jacques Martin, who preaches defense, was in his third season with the Canadiens, and he is also one of the winningest coaches in NHL history. … Read the rest here

If needed, vet Munroe may get call from Pens Source: Tribune-Review
If the Penguins needed to call up a goaltender from Wilkes-Barre right now, it just might be veteran Scott Munroe instead of prospect Brad Thiessen. … See more here

Shero: Crosby remains priority for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby’s yearlong bout with a concussion will not influence next summer’s contract talks, Penguins GM Ray Shero says. … Visit link

Malkin, Penguins thrash past Miller, Sabres Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins scored three goals in the first nine minutes, 53 seconds to send Buffalo goaltender Ryan Miller to the bench, albeit temporarily, and spark a victory. … See the article here

Athletes, military fans make a connection Source: Tribune-Review
Through grand and quiet gestures, Pittsburgh sports teams are letting the men and women who are and have served our country know that they are not forgotten. … Go here to read the rest

Saturday’s Three Stars: Malkin’s 5-spot; Lucic, Cole Shanabans? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins Malkin tied a career high with five points as the Penguins steamrolled the Buffalo Sabres, 8-3. … Link

Malkin’s hat trick buries Buffalo, 8-3 Source: Post Gazette
Evgeni Malkin did not score a milestone goal Saturday night, the way Simon Despres did. And he didn’t reach a major statistical plateau, the way Marc-Andre Fleury did. … Excerpt from

NHL roundup: Bruins jump on Flyers, 6-0 Source: Post Gazette
The Boston Bruins got started right away with a goal in the first minute and cruised to an easy win after burying the Philadelphia Flyers with a flurry of early goals. … See more here

Martin latest Penguin to miss time with an injury Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins’ injury report grew again when defenseman Paul Martin missed Saturday’s game against Buffalo at Consol Energy Center. Martin appeared to injure his right leg Friday night when he was checked by Ottawa’s Chris Phillips. … Follow this link

On the Penguins: A part of Sid’s legacy Source: Post Gazette
Two days after David Steckel felled Sidney Crosby with a wicked — unintentional or otherwise — blow to the head during the Winter Classic at Heinz Field Jan. 1, a Penguins executive was asked if Crosby had been given a concussion test in the wake of that hit. The response was fast and firm … Continue reading here

Malkin’s hat trick leads Pens over Sabres 8-3 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Evgeni Malkin had his seventh NHL hat trick, and tied a career high with five points … Follow this link

Penguins rout Sabres, 8-3 Source: Post Gazette
Evgeni Malkin had a hat trick among his five points and goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury got his 200th career win as the Penguins routed the Buffalo Sabres, 8-3, tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Follow this link

Fleury Hits 200 Marker Source: penguins.nhl.com
Saturday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres was full of milestones for the Penguins in an 8-3 victory at the CONSOL Energy Center. … See the rest here

Malkin’s Hat Trick Powers Total Team Effort Source: penguins.nhl.com
Saturday wasn’t just a great day for hockey – it was an absolutely fantastic night for Evgeni Malkin. … More here

Endgame: Penguins 8, Sabres 3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins place captain Crosby on injured list (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, out since Dec. 5 because of a recurrence of concussion-like symptoms, was placed on the injured list on Saturday. Crosby has already been out the required time for someone on the injured list, so he could be activated at any time. … More here

Video: Post-Game: Evgeni Malkin (12/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to the media after defeating the Buffalo Sabres. … Video here

Video: Despres’s First Source: penguins.nhl.com
Simon Despres tallies his first career NHL goal. … Click here to view video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Buffalo Sabres. … See video here

Video: Three Square Neals Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin and the Pittsburgh Penguins continue the assault, this time with James Neal tallying his 10th powerplay goal. … See this video

Video: Malkin-tents Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin takes a long pass up the boards and swoops in to jam the puck between Jhonas Enroth’s pads. … Watch video here

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (12/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after defeating the Buffalo Sabres. … View video

Video: He’s Got Good Geno’s Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin finishes off a solid Penguin rush to chase Ryan Miller from the 3-0 game. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Simon Despres (12/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Simon Despres talks to the media after defeating the Buffalo Sabres. … View video here

Video: Post-Game: Carl Sneep (12/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Carl Sneep talks to the media after defeating the Buffalo Sabres. … To see video click here

Video: Millennium Malkin Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin seemed to be playing at lightspeed Saturday night, garnering five points against the Sabres. … Click here to view video

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PensHead Daily Links 12-17-2011

Saturday, December 17th, 2011

Penguins sit Martin with a lower leg injury Source: Tribune-Review
Defenseman Paul Martin was out of the Penguins’ lineup against Buffalo because of a lower leg injury he suffered against Ottawa. … Continue reading here

Penguins recall two from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins’ seemingly never-ending pipeline to the American Hockey League continues as they have recalled forward Jason Williams and defenseman Carl Sneep from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. … Visit link

Pens Game Day News on Martin being out, Fleury needing to steal a game & struggles vs top-10 teams in NHL Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Game Day News *Paul Martin will miss tonight’s due to what is believed to be a knee injury. The extent of his injury is unknown. … Visit link

Gameday 33 – Sabres Source: The Pensblog
Buffalo Sabres (16-12-3) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (17-11-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, MSG-B CONSOL Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA The Penguins are 5-5 in their last ten. … Read this article

Pens-Sabres In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bylsma gives Martin update (5:07 PM). A short update on Letang (5:24 PM). The Verizon Game Day Report (5:00 PM) … Follow this link

Sabres at Penguins – 12-17-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from a chilly, slightly snowy day in Pittsburgh. Winter is right around the corner … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Recall Jason Williams and Carl Sneep from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Jason Williams and defenseman Carl Sneep from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Williams, 31, has… … See the article here

Penguins recall Sneep and Williams – 12-17-11 Source: Empty Netters
The NHL Penguins are looking more and more like the AHL Penguins. The team recalled defenseman Carl Sneep (right) and forward Jason Williams from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. … See the rest here

Video: Tonight’s Matchup 12/17/11 vs. Buffalo Sabres Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Buffalo Sabres for tonight’s match up (12/17/11) … Watch video here

Video: Iron Workers (12/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Iron Workers Building of a Champion originally aired 12/17/11. … Video here

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (12/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection Plays aired during the 12/17/11 match up against the Buffalo Sabres. … Watch here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (12/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Nemacolin Big 5 features one question and five players. Find the answer to “Who is the biggest prankster?” … Click here to view video

Video: Hockey IQ (12/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Hockey IQ video originally aired 12/17/11. … View video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Pre-Game (12/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Buffalo Sabers. … Video here

Reminderblog: Rinko contest for all marbles tonight Source: The Pensblog
All the marbles = Stephen S's prints in this case.. Details are here … See the rest here

4 Things To Know About The Sabres: 12.17 Source: The Pensblog
4 Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. Click it for the breakdown. 1. … See the article here

RECAP: A long December. PENS LOSE Source: The Pensblog
Just adding this recap for two reasons. 1 … See the rest here

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 10, Sharks 2 – 12-17-11 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 … … Read more here

About the Sabres – 12-17-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Sabres. When and where: 7 p.m., Consol Energy Center … Continue reading here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (12/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo breaks down tonight’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. … See video here

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Sabres Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (17-11-4) vs. SABRES (16-12-3) WHEN: Dec. 17, 2011 – 7:00 pm | WHERE: CONSOL Energy Center WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM Tonight is also the second of back-to-b… … More

Empty Netter Assists – 12-17-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . Paul Martin left the game due to a “lower-body” injury … Read more here

Second-period collapse sinks Penguins in Ottawa Source: Tribune-Review
The hockey gods continued to have a laugh at the Penguins’ expense Friday, and Dan Bylsma’s squad finally looks weary from a year of injury. … Continued here


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Injuries are getting in Penguins’ head (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ inability to reach anything resembling good health is well known. Now, it’s starting to become clear that the team’s unprecedented number of injuries is beginning to take a psychological toll. … See more here

Negative times, Pens lose 6-4 Source: The Pensblog
Spezza all night. fuck. Buffalo in like eight minutes … Visit link

NHL Roundup: Shootout goes Panthers’ way Source: Post Gazette
Sean Bergenheim’s scored Florida’s two goals in regulation, and Stephen Weiss connected for the shootout winner as the Panthers beat the Calgary Flames, 3-2, Friday night in Sunrise, Fla. Jose Theodore stopped 24 shots for the Panthers, whose past 11 home games have been decided by one goal. … Continue reading here

Spezza: NHL players might see hiding head injury is bad Source: Post Gazette
There are plenty of theories intended to explain the spike in NHL players diagnosed with concussions over the past year. Some point to the increased size and speed of players. Others suggest changes to the rules are responsible. … Read the rest here

Another loss, another injury for Penguins Source: Post Gazette
There are no easy games when a team’s lineup is this diluted. There are no guaranteed victories; no opponent that can be taken lightly. Nonetheless, there are teams that the Penguins, even in their weakened state, have to feel they should beat … More here

Friday’s Three Stars: Pretty much everyone had four points (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Fourth star to the NHL.com headline writer behind this gem. … Continued here

Wild second period sends Ottawa over Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
OTTAWA – It took a period for the Ottawa Senators to find their offence on Friday, but when they did, it overwhelmed the Pittsburgh Penguins. … Continued here

Senators score 5 in the second, beat Penguins 6-4 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Ottawa Senators were in the right frame of mind as they headed to the dressing room after a big second period. Jason Spezza had two goals and two assists, and Jared Cowen also had four points to lead Ottawa to a 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night. Daniel Alfredsson scored his 398th NHL goal and added two assists, and Erik Karlsson also had three points. … See more here

Senators hand Penguins their latest loss Source: Post Gazette
OTTAWA, Ontario — Ottawa defeated the Penguins, 6-4, at Scotiabank Place tonight. … Go here to read the rest

Endgame: Senators 6, Penguins 4 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Senators set to replace aging scoreboard (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators announced on Friday that they will replace the scoreboard at Scotiabank Place with four high-definition screens and two LED rings. … Read the rest here

Pens-Senators In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
SENATORS 6, PENGUINS 4 0:00: That’ll do it. … View post

Video: Post-Game: Craig Adams (12/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams talks to the media after falling to the Ottawa Senators. … Watch here

Penguins at Senators – 12-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Our apologies for the delay tonight. Technical issues. -No Zbynek Michalek or Jordan Staal tonight. … More

Video: Sullying the Net Source: penguins.nhl.com
Arron Asham’s fake shot fools the Senators and allows Steve Sullivan to break the ice for the Penguins. … To see video click here

Video: Tank-gradi Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi shrugs off a big hit in the first period of Friday night’s game. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after falling to the Ottawa Senators. … View video

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PensHead Daily Links 12-16-2011

Friday, December 16th, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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