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

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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

PensHead Daily Links 11-16-2011

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Dreams Of Our Fathers Source: penguins.nhl.com
This week, the fathers of the Penguins players will get the chance to actually experience firsthand what their sons do for a living when they travel with the team for the sixth annual ‘Dads’ Trip.’ The fathers traveled down to… … See the article here

Matt Cooke quietly reinventing himself (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – An unlikely face is emerging at the forefront of what appears to be a changing culture among NHL players: Matt Cooke. … See the rest here

Sidney Crosby still out as Pens begin trip (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Sidney Crosby’s comeback remains on hold. … Read more

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. … See more here

Mighty Miracles On Ice Source: penguins.nhl.com
By: Mark Boyle Over the weekend, the Mighty Penguins, Pittsburgh’s sled hockey team, kicked off their 2011-12 season at Blade Runners in Harmarville for a weekend of intense hockey. The Mighty Penguins are a part of the Mid American Gr… … See the rest here

Video: Scouting Report: Tampa Bay (11/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will meet a familiar team tomorrow night as they head to Tampa Bay. Michelle Crechiolo tells us what to expect. … To see video click here

Penguins Mighty Over Rapids, 9-0 Source: penguins.nhl.com
By: Mark Boyle The Mighty Penguins cleaned up Saturday afternoon as they beat the Grand Rapids Sled Wings at Blade Runners in Harmarville with a final score of 9-0. … Read more here

Big Mac Recalled, Tangradi Sent Down Source: The Pensblog
Via the PG : The Penguins recalled rugged winger Steve MacIntyre from his conditioning assignment with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Macintryre's entire conditioning was spent on this guys face: … Visit link

Crosby ruled out for Thursday Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Sidney Crosby has been ruled out for Thursday’s game vs the Tampa Bay Lightning, head coach Dan Bylsma announced during his media session Tomorrow night will mark the 60th straight game that the Penguins will play without Crosby … Read more

The NHL doesn’t need to further coddle, overprotect its goalies (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
NFL quarterbacks and NHL goaltenders share several traits elephantine contracts and impressive dental preservation, for example but chief among them is the fact that they’re less professional athletes than considerable investments. In case of an injury to a Continue reading … Visit link

Penguins recall MacIntyre, demote Tangradi Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have recalled rugged winger Steve MacIntyre from his conditioning assignment with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … Continued here

Video: Off-Day: Joe Vitale (11/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Vitale talks to reporters following Wednesday morning’s practice. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Jordan Staal (11/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters following Wednesday morning’s practice. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Brooks Orpik (11/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to reporters following Wednesday morning’s practice. … View video

Video: Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (11/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Wednesday morning’s practice. … Watch here

Pens return Tangradi to AHL Source: Tribune-Review
Forward Eric Tangradi was re-assigned to the Penguins AHL affiliate, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, today. … Continued here

Pens active roster at 22 with demotion of Tangradi Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have reduced their active roster to 22 with the demotion of Eric Tangradi to Wilkes Barre Scranton this morning The Penguins in the process recalled enforcer Steve MacIntyre from Wilkes Barre who spent the past week in the minors on a conditioning assignment. If Sidney Crosby were to return on the Florida … Read more

Penguins Re-Assign Forward 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, was scoreless in two games wi… … Read more

Pens Recall Forward MacIntyre Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Steve MacIntyre from his conditioning assignment with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. MacIntyre… … See the article here

Penguins recall MacIntyre, demote Tangradi – 11-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
Welcome back Steve MacIntyre (above). The Penguins recalled MacIntyre from a conditioning assignment with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL today … More

Penguins Report: 11/16/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens practice update (11:20 AM). … Read more

The 10 greatest NHL mustaches for Movember 2011 (so far) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Clutterbuck. An epic tangle of facial fur that can be seen from low Earth orbit, or at the very least from Bemidji … The rest is here

Empty Netter Assists – 11-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “I think we’re going to see that one again on the ‘Plays of the Week.’” – Dan Bylsma on Evgeni Malkin’s goal. -The Denver Post’s recap . … See the article here

Farm Report: Munroe earns 1st win with 25-save shutout performance Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Wilkes Barre (19-4-1) notched their 10th win of the season Tuesday night with a 3-0 shutout win over the Binghamton Senators. Goaltender Scott Munroe (1-1-1) made 25 saves to earn his first win of the year. … See the article here

RECAP: Snow Patrol. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
-Andrew S- We've used the phrase, and we've heard a bunch of other people say it too: the Pens are scary good. No. … Continue reading here


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Kovacevic: NHL needs a Sunshine Law Source: Tribune-Review
Hockey is a beautiful game, except for when someone tries to exploit it with a strategy so defensive that it strips away its aggressive soul. … See the rest here

NHL GMs discuss goaltender safety Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL’s general managers are looking to clarify rules about contact involving goalies after Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller sustained a concussion earlier this season. … See the article here

Forward Kennedy is back in game with Pens Source: Tribune-Review
A forward was finally welcomed back from a concussion, but right wing Tyler Kennedy’s return didn’t cause quite the commotion that center Sidney Crosby’s presumably will. … Follow this link

Malkin’s score accelerates Pens’ comeback Source: Tribune-Review
A breathtaking score in the third period helped the Penguins to a victory over the Colorado Avalanche at Consol. … The rest is here

Tuesday’s Three Stars: Rinne shuts down Caps; Butler does in Flames (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Pekka Rinne, Nashville Predators A goaltending duel came down to the final five minutes as the Predators and Washington Capitals exchanged four goals. … Read more

Orpik gets goal; how rare is that? Source: Post Gazette
Brooks Orpik is not the guy who had launched 12 shots on goal a few nights earlier. That would be Evgeni Malkin. … View post

Jeffrey returns from minors to Penguins Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins recalled forward Dustin Jeffrey from his conditioning assignment with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Tuesday, but that does not mean he will become a regular in the lineup. He is still dealing with the effects of April surgery on his right knee. … Continue reading here

Rangers seize seventh win in row Source: Post Gazette
Brad Richards’ go-ahead goal with 4:55 remaining Tuesday night snapped a tie and sent the visiting New York Rangers to their seventh consecutive victory, a 4-2 win against the New York Islanders. … Read the rest here

Video: UPMC Spotlight: Matt Cooke (11/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The UPMC Penguins Spotlight focuses on Matt Cooke and his strong performance early this season. … Video here

Penguins fight back to beat Avalanche (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins came back from a two-goal deficit to overwhelm the Colorado Avalanche and win 6-3 in Tuesday’s NHL action. James Neal had a goal and two assists, while Jordan Staal, Evgeni Malkin, Brooks Orpik, Pascal Dupuis and Kris Letang also scored for the Penguins … Link

Pens Push: Sickly awesome goals, Malkin’s comeback, and what sunshine might mean for CrosbyWatch. Source: Chipped Ice
Some quick hits after the Penguins 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday: So, clearly, describing goals is not my strength as a hockey scribe. (Hold the tee-em-up jokes, eh?) Anyway, keeping my limitations in mind, some of what Penguins players had to say about the gems on this night from C Evgeni Malkin, D … See the article here

Penguins stay hot, rally by Avalanche 6-3 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins aren’t used to getting pushed around. … See the rest here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 11.15 Source: The Pensblog
Via Andrew S: Tears. Go Pens. … See the article here

Don’t Call It a Comeback Source: penguins.nhl.com
It’s said that actions speak louder than words. But on Tuesday, those components came together to play an equal role in Pittsburgh’s comeback win over Colorado. … Visit link

Joe Sacco Was Really Unhappy Tonight Source: The Pensblog
Joe Sacco was really upset tonight. Gif of his tirade after read more … Go here to read the rest

Post-Game Analysis: Role players tilt momentum and skill takes over in Pens 6-3 win Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 6 – Colorado 3 PIT Goal Scorers:Jordan Staal (9), Pascal Dupuis (4), Brooks Orpik (1), Evgeni Malkin (5), James Neal (12, PPG), Kris Letang (2) PIT Multi-Point Games:James Neal (1G-2A), Jordan Staal (1G-1A), Evgeni Malkin (1G-1A), Kris Letang (1G-1A) COL Goal Scorers: Jay McClement (2), Matt Duchene (7), David Jones (1) COL Multi-Point … Read this article

POSTGAME SHOW: 10:30. Pens win 6-3 Source: The Pensblog
Listenhere. Call in: (877) 486-3458 … The rest is here

Endgame: Penguins 6, Avalanche 3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins defeat Colorado Avalanche, 6-3 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins surged from behind to beat the Colorado Avalanche, 6-3, tonight at Consol Energy Center. … See the rest here

Fans Pitch In at "Score One for Hunger" Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins’ Tuesday tilt with Colorado was a night filled with special events. Not only was it the second American Eagle Student Rush of the season at CONSOL Energy Center, but it was also the 20th annual “Score Against Hunger” f… … More

Pittsburgh Penguins Classics: Mike Lang’s Top 10 Greatest Lines Source: Bleacher Report
Mike Lang is the voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins . While he used to grace loyal watchers with his call of televised games, today sees Lang’s famous voice calling the action on local radio. Whether being heard on the boom box or “boob tube,” his is the official larynx of Steel City hockey! For generations of fans, his one-liners and eccentricities in key moments have served like an intravenous dose of caffeine to accompany that already automatic surge of adrenaline that accompanies great play on the ice. In the ‘Burgh, Mike Lang stands beside Myron Cope as, quite simply, “the man.” As if any real “Picksburgher” needs to be told, the loss of Cope provides a key lesson as it concerns today’s hockey broadcasts. Appreciate what you have while you have it! How can Lang not be appreciated? Through Stanley Cup campaigns and threats of leaving town, his excited, raspy call of the action has a full body of character. Yet, even his unique tone can’t compete with the greatest element in his repertoire: all of those colorful sayings! Crack open an Iron City beer, turn on the radio telecast and rewind the DVR a few seconds to sync with the hockey game (if, of course, “it’s a hockey night in Pittsburgh!”), and take a nostalgic skate with me as we count down the 10 most classic sayings of Mike Lang’s illustrious career. … Go here to read the rest

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Pens-Avs In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENS 6, AVS 3 0:00: That’ll do it!!! Pens win! What a comeback by the boys! 0:26: Avs back to full strength. 2:26: Pens to their seventh PP of the night as the Avs are whistled for too many men. Not the kind of penalty you wan… … Go here to read the rest

Avalanche at Penguins Live Blog: Tyler Kennedy, Dustin Jeffrey Return to Lineup Source: Bleacher Report
The Penguins will get at least one player back from the IR Tuesday. Winger Tyler Kennedy, scratched since October with a concussion, is in the lineup against the Colorado Avalanche. Forward Dustin Jeffrey has also been recalled from a conditioning assignment in Wilkes-Barre Scranton. … Visit link

Video: Pens Insider: AEO Student Rush (11/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Katie O’Malley covers all the action at the AEO Student Rush including a hot dog delivery compliments of Smith’s Hot Dogs and Cellone’s Bakery. … Click here to view video

Video: Coast To Coast Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang takes it the length of the rink and gives Pittsburgh a 6-3 lead in the 3rd period. … See this video

Video: Moves Like Malkin Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin uses some tremendous moves to get by Semyon Varlamov and give the Penguins a 4-3 lead. … See video here

Video: Push-up Contest Presented by Crons (11/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
A few local hockey players participated in a push-up contest. Check out who did the most in 60 seconds, winning jerseys for their team. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Kris Letang (11/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media after the 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Tyler Kennedy (11/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy talks to the media after the 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. … View video

Video: Post-Game: Evgeni Malkin (11/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to the media after the 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. … Click here to view video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (11/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after the 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. … Watch video here

PensHead Daily Links 07-01-2011

Friday, July 1st, 2011

Ray Shero Media Conference: July 1, 2011 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins general manager Ray Shero met with the media Friday afternoon to discuss the first day of free agency. Here’s the transcript of what Shero had to say: On what was behind the media release today announcing the Penguins had pulled their offer to Jaromir Jagr: I think it’s pretty much documented that we made an offer to him on Tuesday within the parameters of our salary cap, always with the idea of bringing back Tyler Kennedy as well … Read this article

Penguins sign forward McDonald to deal Source: Tribune-Review
The Pens inked the 26-year-old forward to a two-way contract. He will earn $525,000 if he makes the NHL roster. … More here

Feel the Hate Source: The Pensblog
No idea what's even going on anymore. Jagr & Talbot are Flyers. They wanted the money and they got it … Excerpt from

Free agent wrapup: Jagr to Flyers, but Richards still available (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
While the Philadelphia Flyers arguably made the biggest individual splash in the NHL’s opening day of free agent frenzy Friday by signing five-time scoring champion Jaromir Jagr to a one-year, $3.3 million contract, the Brad Richards Sweepstakes was expected to continue… … Read this article

Blue Jackets give Wisniewski big raise (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Montreal Canadiens will receive a fifth round draft choice in next year’s draft after the Columbus Blue Jackets announced a five-year deal for pending free agent James Wisniewski. … Continue reading here

Penguins Sign Forward Colin McDonald Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Colin McDonald to a one-year contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. McDonald’s contract is a two-way contract worth $525,000 at the NHL… … Go here to read the rest

Day 1 Wrapup: Can soon-to-be 37 year old winger Sullivan have an impact over 82 games? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens add soon-to-be 37 year old Steve Sullivan for help on wing The Pittsburgh Penguins struck out in the Jaromir Jagr sweepstakes and were not players for any of the top free agent wingers on the market or even the group of midtier wingers who were getting paid handsomely. “This is not the market to … See the article here

Rangers agree to terms with Rupp on 3-year deal (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Rangers added some muscle to their forward corps by agreeing to terms with Mike Rupp, who left the Pittsburgh Penguins for a US$4.5-million, three-year deal with New York. … More here

Penguins sign free agent Steve Sullivan (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday agreed to terms for a one-year, $1.5 million contract with free agent forward Steve Sullivan. Sullivan, 36, comes to the Penguins after six seasons with the Nashville Predators. He had 10 goals and 22 points for the Predators last season, plus an… … Read more here


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Canadiens sign F Cole, backup G Budaj (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Montreal Canadiens have signed free agent forward Erik Cole from the Carolina Hurricanes and backup goalie Peter Budaj from the Colorado Avalanche. … See the rest here

Flyers sign two former Penguins: Jagr, Talbot (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PHILADELPHIA – On the western side of Pennsylvania sits The Steel City. On the other side, at least in hockey circles on Friday, sits The Steal City. … More here

Penguins sign minor-leaguer McDonald – 07-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have signed minor-league forward Colin McDonald to a one-year two-way contract. In 80 games last season with the Oklahoma City Barons, the Oilers’ AHL affiliate, McDonald led the league with 42 goals while adding 16 assists for 58 points. … See the rest here

Shero speaks – 07-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
Ray Shero held a press conference this evening: 120177 … More here

Avs remake tandem with Varlamov, Giguere (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Colorado Avalanche, in dire need of goaltending, traded two high draft picks for Semyon Varlamov of Washington. … More here

Penguins sign forwards Sullivan, Kennedy (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins on Friday agreed to terms with forwards Steve Sullivan and Tyler Kennedy as the NHL’s free-agent signing period opened up. Sullivan, 36, is a 15-year veteran who had 10 goals and 22 points for Nashville last season. He spent six seasons with the Predators, and has 682 career points … See the article here

Pens sign veteran forward Steve Sullivan Source: Tribune-Review
He scored 10 goals in 44 games with Nashville last season. Sullivan has scored 266 goals in 890 career games during 14 NHL seasons. … Read more

Rupp signs with Rangers Source: Tribune-Review
One of locker room’s most popular players, Mike Rupp has signed with the New York Rangers for three years and $4.5 million, according to reports out of New York. … See more here

NHL Free Agency 2011: Pittsburgh Penguins Sign Steve Sullivan Source: Bleacher Report
The Penguins made a move to make up for the losses of Max Talbot and Mike Rupp by signing Steve Sullivan , who spent the last seven seasons with the Nashville Predators . His contract will be for one year and is worth $1.5 million. Sullivan, who comes in at just 5’8″, is a veteran who has also played with the New Jersey Devils , Toronto Maple Leafs and the Chicago Blackhawks . … Continued here

Penguins sign forward Steve Sullivan (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins on Friday signed free-agent forward Steve Sullivan to a one-year contract, worth $1.5 million. Sullivan, 36, is a 15-year veteran who had 10 goals and 22 points for Nashville last season … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Agree to Terms with Forward Steve Sullivan Source: penguins.nhl.com
View Photo Gallery The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to terms with forward Steve Sullivan on a one-year contract, it was announced today by executive vice preside… … More

Penguins sign Sullivan from Nashville Source: Post Gazette
Winger Steve Sullivan, late of Nashville, has accepted a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Penguins. … Read more here

Flyers sign Talbot to five-year deal (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PHILADELPHIA – The Flyers on Friday signed free-agent forward Maxime Talbot to a five-year contract. … Read more

Max Talbot signs with Philadelphia Source: Post Gazette
Jaromir Jagr isn’t the only Penguins alum to sign with the Philadelphia Flyers today. … Continue reading here

Asham Returns Source: penguins.nhl.com
After battling through injuries for much of last season, Arron Asham exploded onto the scene in the playoffs. He was arguably the best player on the squad in the Penguins’ opening round series versus Tampa Bay. In seven games he posted a … … Continued here

Penguins sign Sullivan – 07-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
According to TSN, the Penguins have signed former Predators forward Steve Sullivan to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million . In 44 games this season, Sullivan scored 22 points (10 goals, 22 assists). In nine playoff games, he scored three points (two goals, one assist). … View post

Rupp to Rangers – 07-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
Former Penguins forward Mike Rupp has joined the rival Rangers. He agreed to a three-year deal worth $4.5 million. … Excerpt from

Talbot to Flyers – 07-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
This just keeps getting more and more insane. The NWO Flyers have signed former Penguins forward Maxime Talbot. According to TSN, The deal is for five years and $9 million … More here

Flyers sign Jaromir Jagr Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Jaromir Jagr has agreed to a one year deal with the Philadelphia Flyers, Flyers GM Paul Holmgren announced. The deal is a reported one year – $3.3 million contract. … See the rest here

NHL Free Agency 2011: Pittsburgh Penguins Re-Sign Tyler Kennedy Source: Bleacher Report
Not long after the Pittsburgh Penguins rid themselves of the Jaromir Jagr drama , they brought back forward Tyler Kennedy , signing the center to a two-year contract that will run through the 2012-13 season. … More here

NHL Free Agency 2011: Pittsburgh Penguins Withdraw Jaromir Jagr Contract Offer Source: Bleacher Report
On Friday morning, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they withdrew a one-year, $2 million contract offer for team legend Jaromir Jagr. Jagr was looking to return to the NHL after spending the last three seasons playing in the KHL in Russia … Read the rest here

Video: Ray Shero Media Conference (7/1/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ray Shero updates the media about the start of Free Agency. … To see video click here

Video: 2011 Free Agency: Steve Sullivan Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins sign free agent winger Steve Sullivan to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. … Click here to view video

Talbot signs 5-year deal with Flyers Source: Tribune-Review
Max Talbot today has signed a five-year, $9 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. … Go here to read the rest

Talbot to Flyers Source: The Pensblog
5 years, 9 million. yikes. … See the rest here

Penguins sign F Kennedy to two-year deal (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins on Friday re-signed forward Tyler Kennedy to a two-year contract worth $4 million. The announcement came soon after Pittsburgh formally withdrew their one-year contract offer to free-agent forward Jaromir Jagr. … Read the rest here

Flyers, not Penguins, sign Jagr for one year (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PHILADELPHIA – Free-agent forward Jaromir Jagr on Friday surprised many around the league, signing a one-year contract with the Flyers. … Read more

Jaromir Jagr joins Philadelphia Flyers, snubs Penguins over money (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Thirty minutes before unrestricted free agency began, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced they were pulling their offer for Jaromir Jagr. The Detroit Red Wings soon followed suit. He and agent Petr Svoboda had reopened the bidding for the 39-year-old free agent Continue reading … Excerpt from

Jagr has signed with the Flyers. UPDATE: For 3.3 million Source: The Pensblog
TSN.ca reports, 3.3 million for Jagr. … See the rest here

Tyler Kennedy, Chris Higgins re-sign; Red Wings out on Jagr (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Free Agent Frenzy is underway and the full list of available players has been released by the NHL. … Read more

Pens sign Kennedy to 2-year deal Source: Tribune-Review
Minutes after pulling an offer to Jaromir Jagr off the table, the Penguins signed Tyler Kennedy to a two-year contract. … Follow this link

Tyler Kennedy re-signs with Penguins (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed forward Tyler Kennedy to a two-year contract worth $4 million, the team announced Friday. Kennedy, 24, is coming off his best season with the team after posting career highs in games played (80), goals (21), assists (24), points (45) and power-play… … View post

Kovacevic: Stunned Penguins left with no other option Source: Tribune-Review
Whatever you do, don`t blame the Penguins. They had every reason to believe that Jaromir Jagr was serious about returning to Pittsburgh, to the point that many were sold on the idea that it was inevitable. … More

Jagr to Flyers – 07-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
This is like something from the mind of Vince McMahon. Jaromir Jagr has joined the Philadelphia Flyers . … … Continued here

Tyler Kennedy signs two-year deal with Pens (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins are holding on to Tyler Kennedy. … The rest is here

Penguins keep Tyler Kennedy Source: Post Gazette
Right winger Tyler Kennedy is staying with the Penguins. … Continued here

Tyler Kennedy Re-Signs Source: The Pensblog
On the heels of the Jagr news, comes the news that Tyler Kennedy will be back in Pittsburgh. Tyler Kennedy has signed a two-year deal worth $2 million per season … Continue reading here

No Jagr in Pittsburgh as Pens pull 1-year, $2 million offer (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
(UPDATE: Jagr surprises everyone by signing a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Philadelphia Flyers). During this week’s increased flirtation between Jaromir Jagr and the Pittsburgh Penguins, it was evident that GM Ray Shero wasn’t going to sit around and Continue reading … Read more here

Penguins Re-Sign Forward Tyler Kennedy Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward Tyler Kennedy to a two-year contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Kennedy’s contract will run through the 2012-13 season and has an… … More here

Semi-live free agency blog – 07-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
Welcome to our semi-live free agency blog. We’re getting off to a late start given the Penguins moves earlier. 12:11 p.m.: Here are our posts on Tyler Kennedy re-signing and the … See the article here

Penguin re-sign Kennedy – 07-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
One domino is removed and another is moved into place. (Is that even a cliche?) Within minutes of announcing they were moving on from Jaromir Jagr, the Penguins have re-signed unrestricted free agent forward Tyler Kennedy to a two-year contract worth a total of $4 million. He will have a salary cap hit of $2 million … Read more

Penguins withdraw offer to Jagr Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins have withdrawn their offer to Jaromir Jagr, general manager Ray Shero said in a statement released by the team just before noon when NHL free agency was set to open. … Visit link

Penguins withdraw offer to Jaromir Jagr (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. … Continued here

Nothing yet on Jagr from Pens Source: Tribune-Review
General manager Ray Shero and his staff are in a meeting room at Consol Energy Center preparing for the start of NHL free agency at noon, but as of 10:45 a.m. … More here

Penguins withdraw offer to Jagr Source: Post Gazette
After waiting to hear from free agent Jaromir Jagr for three days, the Penguins withdrew their one-year, $2 million contract offer to him this morning. … Read the rest here

Jagr Watch Is Over: Pens Withdraw Offer Source: The Pensblog
There will be no homecoming for Jaromir Jagr. According to many on Twitter, including John Buccigross, the Penguins have withdrawn their $2 million offer to Jaromir Jagr. STUNNED … See the article here

Penguins Withdraw Offer to Jagr Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins withdrew their one-year, $2 million contract offer to free agent Jaromir Jagr Friday morning. “We made what we thought was a very fair contract offer to Jaromir on Tuesday, based on his stated interest of returning … … Read more here

Pens on verge of signing Kennedy Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins appear on the verge of signing right wing Tyler Kennedy to a contract. … View post

Penguins withdraw offer to Jagr – 07-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
Well… … See the rest here

Free Agent survival kit Source: The Pensblog
For those stuck at work, or generally clueless to the craziness of Free Agency. 1 … Read this article

NHL Free Agency Frenzy: Pens activity dictated by Jagr, Kennedy decisions Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
July 1, 2011 Kennedy Watch The Penguins feel confident that they will get Tyler Kennedy locked up before free agency starts at 12:00 p.m. but both sides are expecting talks to go right down to the wire. As of 8:30 a.m., talks have yet to get going. … Read the rest here

Welcome to the last day of Jagrwatch; Start of Free agency Source: The Pensblog
We've had some big time July 1st's. This one promises to be one of the most interesting … Continued here

Jagr’s "heart is in Pittsburgh"? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL free-agency window gets thrown open at noon Friday and the Pittsburgh Penguins are hoping Jaromir Jagr… … Continued here

Jagr playing for the Habs? (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
Will Jaromir Jagr be playing for the Canadiens next season? … Link

Sabres, veteran Ehrhoff reach 10-year deal Source: Tribune-Review
The Buffalo Sabres’ gamble to acquire and then sign Christian Ehrhoff before free agency paid off: The veteran defenseman agreed to a 10-year, $40 million contract. … See the article here

Richards rare gem in dull NHL free agency Source: Tribune-Review
While the NFL and NBA are embroiled in labor disputes that threaten their seasons, NHL clubs are gearing up to spend more money on salaries than they have since a lockout canceled a full campaign six years ago. … Read this article

Kovacevic: If Mario were writing to Jagr Source: Tribune-Review
Thanks to the terrific techies here at the Trib, I was able to intercept an email from Mario Lemieux to Jaromir Jagr. … Read more

Athletes returning to roots does not always work out for best Source: Tribune-Review
There is no reason to believe Jaromir Jagr’s return to the Penguins after a 10-year absence wouldn’t be a good thing. No reason except perhaps this: History. … View post

Avs’ Fleischmann intrigues as free agent pick up (The Province) Source: Yahoo Sports
Tomas Fleischmann was a point-per-game performer for the Colorado Avalanche before the unrestricted free agent was sidelined for the season Jan. 18 with a blood clot in each lung now under control by the use of blood-thinners. … Visit link

Empty Netter Assists – 07-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Note: We’ll have a live blog running throughout the day once the free agency festivities officially begin at noon. … Excerpt from

Priority for Penguins’ Shero is signing Kennedy Source: Post Gazette
Tyler Kennedy is not the right-winger-for-hire who is making headlines on a couple of continents these days. He’s not the guy who has inspired a frenzy among Penguins partisans, who has a significant portion of the fan base frothing at every hint, accurate or otherwise, of where he might be working next season. … The rest is here

Sources: Jagr has “minor concerns” about “connecting with Pens young core Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Jagr saga will go into Friday, possibly into Weekend Jaromir Jagr remains torn on his playing future as he attempts a return to the NHL. How much longer will it play out? … Go here to read the rest

Jagr Watch: Penguin again or flirting with more teams? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The ever-morphing hockey drama known as Jagr Watch rolls on, as a second Jaromir Jagr Decision Day has passed by without any definitive word on where the 39-year-old former NHL star will play next season. Luckily, his agent Petr Svoboda Continue reading … Go here to read the rest

Penguins wait to hear back from Kennedy in morning on revised offers Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
2 year deal close? … See the article here

Svoboda, "Alot more teams now we’re talking to." Source: The Pensblog
And to think, at one point this was fun. … Read this article

ESPN: Jagr’s agent says decision will made ‘in the next few days’ – 06-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
Well #JagrWatch just keeps getting better and better. Petr Svoboda, the agent for former Penguins star Jaromir Jagr, told ESPN’s Scott Burnside that his client will make a decision on his future “in the next few days .” Svoboda … Read more

PensHead Daily Links 11-29-2010

Monday, November 29th, 2010

NY Rangers battle Penguins, frustration with officiating (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The New York Rangers entered Monday night's game trailing the Pittsburgh Penguins by three points in the… … See the article here

Penguins at Rangers – 11-29-10 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME l1wZ05sD6yw -Hey, guess where we are: -No, not quite: -This is only vaguely connected to tonight’s post since the show was set in New York, but “Night Court” probably had the best opening credits music in the history of television: JjiWblC_iG8 … … Follow this link

Gameday 26 – Rangers Source: The Pensblog
7:00 PM Madison Square Garden The Pens enter the “World's Most Famous Arena” for the first time this season. These teams played in Pittsburgh on November 15. The Rangers won 3-2 in overtime … See the rest here

Puck Headlines: Savard nearly back; Richards, Fleischmann rumors (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in… … The rest is here

Cease and Desist, Stamkos Watch Source: The Pensblog
If you listened to our recent podcast, you know that we're jobbing someone using Stephen S.'s graphics on T-shirts. Here's the cease-and-desist letter that was sent: Steven Stamkos is the topic of a recent Sports Illustrated article which says Stamkos is the best pure shooter in hockey today. Thanks to @Ali44 for mentioning this … Read more

Bylsma speaks on Malkin; also, updates on UFAs, Guerin, and injuries. Source: Chipped Ice
Seems like forever since I last posted, what with Josh Yohe handling post-game blog duties at Consol Energy Center of late. However, as the No. 1 beat boy, I reserve the right to take the “good” trips, which is why I’m at The Garden right now. … The rest is here

Pitt Hoops: Duke No. 1; Panthers move up to No. 3 in AP Poll Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Duke Blue Devils are the unanimous No. 1 choice in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll. … Go here to read the rest

Top prospect Simon Despres selected for Team Canada’s World Junior training camp Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Saint John Sea Dogs defenseman Simon Despres, the Penguins 2009 1st round pick and top prospect, has officially been invited to attend the Canadian World Junior Team Training Camp in December. … View post

Game Preview: Scouting Penguins @ Rangers Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins Game Day When: November 29, 2010 | Where: Madison Square Garden The Pens put a six-game winning streak on the line Monday night in New York as they take on the division rival Rangers at MSG. Pittsburgh can avenge their last losing effort, a 3-2 overtime loss to the Rangers in Pittsburgh, with … Follow this link

Pavelec, Byfuglien and Crosby Named NHL ‘Three Stars’ of the Week Source: penguins.nhl.com
Atlanta Thrashers goaltender Ondrej Pavelec and defenseman Dustin Byfuglien plus Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby have been named the NHL ‘Three Stars’ for the period ending Nov. … See the article here

Pavelec, Byfuglien, Crosby are stars of week (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Goaltender Ondrej Pavelec and defenceman Dustin Byfuglien of the Atlanta Thrashers, plus Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby are the NHL's three stars of the week. … See the rest here

Penn State’s Wisniewski Selected as AFCA All-American Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; November 29, 2010 – Guard Stefen Wisniewski (Bridgeville) has been selected Penn State’s 95th first team All-American. … The rest is here

Crosby named NHL’s third star of the week Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Sidney Crosby was named the NHL’s third star of the week for the period ending Nov. 28. … The rest is here

Crosby Named Third NHL Star of the Week Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The NHL announced this afternoon that Atlanta Thrashers goaltender Ondrej Pavelec and defenseman Dustin Byfuglien plus Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby have been named the NHL ‘Three Stars’ for the period ending Nov. 28 … Read the rest here

Asham, Gaborik ill – 11-29-10 Source: Empty Netters
Arron Asham (above) is not expected to play in tonight’s game against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden due to an illness . In 15 games this season, Asham has six points (three goals, three assists). Additionally, forward Mike Comrie will be sidelined once again due to an … … Excerpt from

Twenty Years Later – Whalers 6, Penguins 4 – 11-29-10 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history … The rest is here

Video: Game-Day: Coach Dan Bylsma (11/29/09) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma before tonight’s game against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. … See this video

Video: Game-Day: Kris Letang (11/29/09) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang before tonight’s game against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. … Video here

Video: Game-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (11/29/09) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury before tonight’s game against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. … Watch video here

Video: Game-Day: Sidney Crosby (11/29/09) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby before tonight’s game against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. … See video here

@pghpenguins: #Pens practicing on the ice before tonight's game vs @thenyrangers at 7pm – http://twitpic.com/3bdhum

Pens @ Rangers Morning Skate Updates: Comrie/Asham not participating Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Skate Updates RANGERS UPDATES Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist will make his 4th straight start in goal for New York. Lundqvist is 9-8-1 on the season with a 2.61 GAA. … Read more here

TCU to join the Big East Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
According to multiple reports, TCU has accepted a bid to the Big East Conference, which will take effect July 1, 2012. … Follow this link

Penguins Report: Game Day at NY Rangers Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:22 AM: We are at historic Madison Square Garden. … More

Latest Pens Chatter: Comrie, Panthers & more rumblings Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
MORNING BUZZ The Christmas roster freeze is December 19th and the Penguins like many contending teams do not expect to search for any personnel needs until after the new year and closer to the February 28th deadline. The Penguins currently have 23 players on their active roster and Jordan Staal’s progress from a … See the article here

What We Learned: Hockey world owes Dustin Byfuglien an apology (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and… … View post

About the Rangers – 11-29-10 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Rangers. When and where: 7 p.m., Madison Square Garden … Read more here

Empty Netter Assists – 11-29-10 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Sidney Crosby (above, with Chris Kunitz), who leads the NHL in scoring, needs new wingers, right (PG+)? -Ryan Craig, Dustin Jeffrey and Nick Johnson each had a goal and an assist for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in … The rest is here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Ep 7 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears and Katie O’Malley bring us a visit to the Annual Turkey Handout, a discussion with Paul Martin and more! Presented by Verizon. … Video here

Flames close to firing GM Sutter? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Calgary Flames GM Darryl Sutter might want to rehire himself as the head coach right about now, because it… … See the rest here

Caps prevail in shootout Source: Tribune-Review
Semyon Varlamov made 26 saves and stopped all three Carolina attempts in the shootout to lead the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 win over the Hurricanes yesterday. … Visit link

The Penguins’ 26-year-old flower is back in full bloom Source: Tribune-Review
His disastrous start to the season has been forgotten, and Marc-Andre Fleury has regained his Stanley Cup form. “The confidence is good now,” Fleury said with a smile after Friday’s 2-1 win over Ottawa. … Go here to read the rest

Women’s Hoops: Vulcans shut down Molloy, 67-28 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
CALIFORNIA (Nov. 28) Behind one of the strongest defense performances in school history, the California University of Pennsylvania womens basketball team cruised to a 67-28 victory against Molloy (N.Y.) on Sunday afternoon in the second day of the Thanksgiving Tournament at Hamer Hall. … Follow this link

Consistency the root of Crosby’s scoring streak Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins were given the day off from practice Sunday. Had they been on the ice assistant coach Tony Granato at some point would have parked himself in a corner of the ice and fed pucks to Sidney Crosby for shot after shot. … More here

Inside the Numbers: Pens enter Monday’s action with 3rd best record in the NHL Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens at the 25 Game Mark The Pittsburgh Penguins are at the 25 game mark and after an inconsistent start to the season, the Penguins enter Monday’s action with a 15-8-2 record, good for 32 points which gives them the 3rd best record in the NHL. The Penguins trail the Washington Capitals (17-6-2, 36 … Read more here

NHL Roundup: Varlamov, Capitals win in shootout Source: Post Gazette
Semyon Varlamov made 26 saves and stopped all three Carolina attempts in the shootout to lead the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 win Sunday against the Hurricanes. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Bipolar Disorder

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

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

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

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

God that guy sucks.

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