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PensHead Daily Links 12-08-2011

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Puck Headlines: Ovechkin, Bourdon unpunished; Sutton suspended (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Devin Dubnyk makes it rain … Read more here

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 12-07-2011

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Twenty Years Later – Blues 6, Penguins 1 – 12-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the second Stanley … … More here

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adam’s Journey has added a photo to the pool: Pens goaltender coach Gilles Miloche watches Barrasso work with Boucher.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 12-06-2011

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

The John Steigerwald Meme Source: The Pensblog
The boys over at HEYYYYY FANNNSSSS have started the John Steigerwald meme over at QuickMeme . … The rest is here

The Kid’s all right, whistling man Source: The Pensblog
Crosby's OK. And Lovejoy is expected back in 2 to 4 weeks. … See the rest here

Breaking down NHL’s realignment proposal (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – This was never about finding a perfect system. … See more here

Readers share thoughts on #NHL realignment. Source: Chipped Ice
We asked, and a good many of you answered. … More here

Puck Headlines: NHL All-Star voting; realignment reaction (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Evgeni Malkin poses with a xenomorph, moments after an Android Dan Continue reading … Read the rest here

Penguins Crosby Climbs to Second Place Among Forwards in All-Star Fan Balloting Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby continued to climb the leaderboard in NHL All-Star Fan Balloting by receiving over 114,000 votes last week to move into second place among forwards with 320,865 cumulative votes. Crosby, who ranks fourth amo… … Continue reading here

Predicting the Last East/West Playoffs as We Know Them: Eastern Addition Source: Bleacher Report
As most of you know, the NHL Board of Governors approved the realignment from two divisions to four. The new, still unnamed conferences will consist of two of eight teams and two of seven. Along with the regular season differences, there will be a very different look in the playoff structure, which will now see the top four teams from each conference advancing to the playoffs … The rest is here

Pens Open Practice to Enthusiastic Students Source: penguins.nhl.com
You would have thought Justin Bieber was in town early Tuesday morning as the CONSOL Energy Center was rocking with more approx. 8,000 students in the stands for the fourth annual Students Open Practice. … Read more here

Here is the audio of John Steigerwald vs Ryan Lambert Source: The Pensblog
Listen to the Ryan Lambert vs. John Steigerwald radio battle from Greg Wyshynski on Vimeo . … The rest is here

In other news Evgeni Malkin posed with the Alien from Alien Source: The Pensblog
Via PSAMP : No idea. … Follow this link

Listen to the Ryan Lambert vs. John Steigerwald radio battle (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In Monday’s What We Learned, Ryan Lambert ripped apart a column by John Steigerwald, columnist for Washington (Pa.) Observer-Reporter that attempted to link Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals to steroids. Among the lapses in fact: Steigerwald connected Ovechkin to Continue reading … View post

John Steigerwald vs Ryan Lambert Source: The Pensblog
Apparently John Steigerwald just went toe-to-toe with Yahoo's Ryan Lambert on some bizarre triblive show. … Read the rest here

Brad Marchand answers for his slew-foot vs. Penguins (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night, Brad Marchand of the Boston Bruins pulled a nefarious move against Matt Niskanen near the end boards: a slew-foot, that deplorable cheap shot in which he took out Niskanen’s feet. But then a Continue reading … More here

Video: Off-Day: Craig Adams (12/6/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams talks to reporters following Tuesday’s morning practice. … View video here

Video: Off-Day: Brooks Orpik (12/6/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to reporters following Tuesday’s morning skate. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off-Day (12/6/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Tuesday’s morning skate. … Watch video here

Video: Red Kettle Collection: The Salvation Army Source: penguins.nhl.com
Please help the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Salvation Army by donating this holiday season. … Watch here

Video: Students Open Practice (12/06/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Over 8,000 students watch the Penguins practice at the CONSOL Energy Center Tuesday morning. … Watch video here

Crosby among players who miss Penguins practice Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Sidney Crosby did not skate with his teammates today at practice at Consol Energy Center after colliding with teammate Chris Kunitz in the third period of a 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins last night. … See the rest here

Bad day? Well at least you aren’t Matthew Barnaby Source: The Pensblog
Via AwfulAnnouncing : And now things have certainly spiraled to new lows for Barnaby as he was arrested for a DWI after spotted driving erratically on a rim, causing a lot of sparks that led to residents calling the police. Barnaby has since been let go by ESPN and there are signs of some more ominous things to come … The rest is here

Penguins Report: 2011 Students Open Practice Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:26 AM: Crosby comes out on the bench to interview with Steiggy and Bourquey. The students scream in approval. … Read more

NHL realignment = Inferior product – 12-06-11 Source: Empty Netters
The NHL announced dramatic realignment changes for 2012-13 late last night. Pending approval from the NHLPA, there will no longer be six divisions within two conferences. Instead you will have four separate, distinct conferences: -First, there will be two conferences of seven teams in the east. … More

Penguins stay with rivals in new NHL setup Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins will stay close to their most familiar foes, including the rival Flyers, in the sweeping new NHL realignment. … Continued here

RECAP: The Champs Were Here. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
Tim Thomas looks like someone who was on the Titanic. If this was March or April, we'd be concerned. But the game was against the world champs in December … See the rest here


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Penguins ‘powerless’ in loss to Bruins at Consol Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins played perhaps their sloppiest game of the season in a loss to the defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins. … View post

Notebook: Letang, Michalek remain out of lineup Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defensemen Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek are out indefinitely because of concussions that were diagnosed over the weekend. The two were injured Nov … Continue reading here

League approves realignment plan Source: Post Gazette
NHL officials approved a radical realignment plan Monday that will give the league four conferences instead of six divisions and guarantee home-and-home series among all teams. … Read the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 12-06-11 Source: Empty Netters
Realignment -First things first, the NHL approves realignment . We’ll have a big-time post coming up on this at 11 a.m … Read the rest here

Letang, Michalek are hit with concussions Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma announced that defensemen Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek, who were both injured in Montreal, have concussions. … View post

Bettman pulled strings in realignment vote (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The new NHL realignment wasn’t ideal for everybody, but Commissioner Gary Bettman saw to it that the vote passed anyway. … Link

Monday’s Three Stars: Panthers, Bruins rule; quality Phaneuf’ing (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Stephen Weiss, Florida Panthers The Panthers veteran scored the first and last goals for his team, adding an assist in between during their 5-4 victory over the Washington Capitals. … Follow this link

Thomas too tough: Penguins lose as Boston kills off two 5-on-3s Source: Post Gazette
The NHL’s Board of Governors agreed on a realignment plan for the 2012-13 season Monday night, and the news wasn’t good for the Penguins. … See more here

Video: Daniel Paille’s helmet on helmet hit on Evgeni Malkin (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In the third period of the Boston Bruins’ 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night, Evgeni Malkin avoided a Zdeno Chara hit and then skated right into a helmet-to-helmet check by Daniel Paille. … See the article here

Campbell: Realignment plan promising, but unfinished (TheHockeyNews.com) Source: Yahoo Sports
The approved four-conference format is a good step, but why leave an important unanswered question? … See the article here

Video: Great Moments in Penguins History (12/6/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bob Grove takes us back to the 1982 season when Anders Hakansson became the first European born-and-trained player to dress for the Pens. … Watch here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 12.5 Source: The Pensblog
Stunned type: This is a rarity. A person in the act of stunning. Not captured often … Continue reading here

Bruins keep rolling, drop Crosby and Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Boston Bruins reminded Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins that Stanley Cup champions aren’t crowned in October. … See the rest here

NHL approve realignment, keep Penguins, Flyers together Source: Post Gazette
NHL officials approved a radical realignment plan Monday that will give the league four conferences instead of six divisions and guarantee home-and-home series among all teams. … More

Bruins vs. Penguins Would Be Dream Matchup for Eastern Conference Finals Source: Bleacher Report
Zdeno Chara is the new Ray Bourque. Sidney Crosby is the new Super Mario. Tim Thomas and Tuukka Rask fill the pads once occupied by Andy Moog and Reggie Lemelin … More

NHL realignment: So what do you think? (also, suggested conference names) Source: Chipped Ice
The official release from the NHL regarding a radical realignment propsal that must be approved by the NHLPA, but should begin for the 2012-13 season: PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (Dec. 5, 2011) — The National Hockey League Board of Governors tonight approved a four-Conference alignment format and authorized Commissioner Gary Bettman to implement this proposal, pending input … Read more here

Endgame: Bruins 3, Penguins 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Realignment is basically official: A guide to understanding it Source: The Pensblog
@dagmar27 So, this is what the league will look like in 2012-2013. Head to the NHL explanation of this. Okay, some things to understand during the regular season … Excerpt from

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

Pens Remain with Rivals in New Format Source: penguins.nhl.com
The National Hockey League Board of Governors Monday approved a four-conference alignment format that places the Penguins in a conference with Philadelphia, Washington, the New York Rangers, the New York Islanders, New Jersey and Carolina. Pend… … More here

Caps, Hurricanes to join Pens Conference: Major realignment approved by Board of Governors Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Major realignment has been approved today by the Board of Governors as the NHL will implement a new four conference format starting in 2012-2013. The Penguins conference will consist of the Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes. Seven team conferences which the Penguins are in, … More

Pens lose 3-1 Source: The Pensblog
Couldn't score on those 5-on-3s . Couldn't shoot, either. We ride. … Read more

NHL approves 4-conference realignment, new playoff format (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL’s Board of Governors approved a new four-conference format for the League beginning in 2012-13, with two conferences of seven teams and two conferences of eight teams. Every team in the NHL will play home-and-home; the Stanley Cup Playoffs Continue reading … See more here

Penguins Prospects Kenny Agostino and Josh Archibald Invited to Team USA World Junior Championship Tryouts Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins forward prospects Kenny Agostino and Josh Archibald were among 30 players invited today to Team USA’s World Junior Championship tryout camp Dec. 17-23 at the Edgeworth Centre in Camrose, Alberta. Also invited to … … Continue reading here

Bruins at Penguins: Shorthanded Pens Blue Line Takes on NHL’s Hottest Club Source: Bleacher Report
A battle between the East’s top teams is set for Monday night in Pittsburgh. The white-hot Boston Bruins come to town to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins , who will be without four of their seven defensive starters … View post

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 from Dec. 5 features five questions with five Pittsburgh Penguins players. … See this video

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection Plays originally aired during the Pittsburgh Penguin’s Dec. 5 match up against the Boston Bruins. … To see video click here

Video: Iron Workers (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Forward Tyler Kennedy is featured in this Iron Workers Building of a Champion from 12/5/11. … See video here

Video: Campbell, Vitale Fight Source: penguins.nhl.com
Boston’s Gregory Campbell and Pittsburgh’s Joe Vitale fight. … See video here

Video: I Got It! Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma shows he’s still got the athletic prowess with a jumping catch of a puck heading out of play. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Matt Niskanen (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Niskanen talks to the media after 3-1 loss against the Boston Bruins. … Video here

NHL Predictions: Where Will Current Division Leaders Be at Season’s End? Source: Bleacher Report
The NHL season has passed the quarter pole and given us some surprising early division races. There is still a long way to go and being in first place in December does not guarantee you anything. Where will the six division leaders end up at the end of the season? … Read more

Video: Post-Game: Sidney Crosby (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media after 3-1 loss against the Boston Bruins. … See video here

Video: Skate With The Greats Ticket Sale Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins alumni and their wives sold tickets to “Skate with the Greats” which will be held on December 19 at the Penguins Pond. … Click here to view video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (12/5/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following tonight’s loss to the Boston Bruins. … View video here

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PensHead Daily Links 12-01-2011

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Pre-Game Analysis: On Ovechkin’s struggles; Pens vs Caps 1-2-2 Trap & more tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-4, 32 pts) @ Washington Capitals (12-10-1, 25 pts) Time: 7:08 p.m. | Where: Verizon Center WAS Home Record: 8-3-1 | PIT Road Record: 6-6-2 Last 10: WAS 3-6-1 | PIT 5-4-1 Goaltending Matchup:Marc Andre Fleury (13-4-2, 2.17 GAA .922 SV%) vs Tomas Vokoun (10-6-0, 2.77 GAA .906 SV%) Key Stat:Alexander Ovechkin has … Continued here

Puck Previews: Caps host Pens; Mason Raymond returns (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Back by popular demand, here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. … Read this article

Gameday 26 – Capitals Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-4) @ Washington Capitals (12-10-1) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, NHLN-US , CSN-Wash Verizon Center – Washington, DC This will be Sidney Crosby's first game against the Capitals since “the incident.” It's Dale Hunter's second game behind the Caps' bench. He'd love to get his first win as an NHL head coach against the Penguins. … See the article here

Flyers, Rangers set to welcome HBO cameras (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
These are the final moments of privacy for the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers. … Excerpt from

Penguins at Capitals – 12-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME -Greetings from the belly of the beast: And it didn’t take us long to run into a little ingestion: -There are a few normals here. Like this fan of former Penguins/Cap … … Go here to read the rest

The 7 Sean Avery fights that aren’t completely terrible (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Seven is an arbitrary list of randomly connected hockey subjects that will run every Thursday on Puck Daddy. Agree to disagree. When the New York Rangers and the Pittsburgh Penguins played earlier this week, Sean Avery and Tyler Kennedy Continue reading … Read the rest here

Puck Headlines: Detroit Winter Classic, Luongo sits, Kane moves (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. … See the rest here

Penguins Won’t Hide Despres in Rookie’s NHL Debut Source: penguins.nhl.com
WASHINGTON — Head injuries to defensemen Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek have opened the door for Penguins 2009 first-round pick Simon Despres to make his NHL debut Thursday (7 p.m. ET, ROOT SPORTS in Pittsburgh, NHL Network throughout the US) ag… … Link

Pens intend to keep Despres up with club through Saturday’s game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The callup of Simon Despres is not expected to be a one game callup. … Go here to read the rest

Washington Capitals & Pittsburgh Penguins Line Combinations For Tonight’s Game Source: The Pensblog
Caps and Pens. … Link

Can Ovechkin catch Crosby in best-player race? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Alex Ovechkin needs to recapture his confidence first before taking a run at Sidney Crosby’s crown. … Read more here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (12/1/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo breaks down tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals. … Click here to view video

Video: Penguins Insider: Lovejoy Reads (11/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy visits Washington Elementary to read to the fourth grade class as part of Trib Total Medias Newspapers in Education program. … Click here to view video

Video: Game-Day: Sidney Crosby (12/01/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals. … Watch here

Video: Game-Day: Simon Despres (12/1/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Simon Despres talks to reporters before making his NHL debut against the Washington Capitals. … To see video click here

Video: Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (12/1/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals. … Watch video here

Marek Vs. Wyshynski Radio: Boudreau, Chesnokov, best/worst value (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It’s a Thursday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. … Read more

RINKO: Last Call for December, Congrats to October game winner Source: The Pensblog
The deadline for Rinko's December/January game is tonight. … Continued here

Benstonium: Farwell To Boudreau Source: The Pensblog
Hopefully their next video is a mix of Boudreau and Mighty Ducks clips: … Link

Who are the best ‘bang for the buck’ NHL players? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The annual Forbes.com “Business of Hockey” package was released this week, presenting its usual mix of incredible financial facts (the Leafs, Rangers and Canadiens posted a higher combined profit than the rest of the League combined) and harbingers of doom Continue reading … View post

Morning Pens Buzz: On Despres callup; Pens handling of Letang & more tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Pens Buzz The logic behind the Penguins callup of 2009 1st round pick Simon Despres is not yet known. Despres in his first professional season, has been playing well at the AHL level but not playing dominant hockey by any means. The Penguins sent down Alexandre Picard to make room for Despres who makes … Read the rest here

5 Things Know About the Capitals Source: The Pensblog
Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. Read more for the breakdown… 1. … More here

Hype City Source: The Pensblog
If you want to get hyped up for tonight's game, these videos from CBC & HBO will certainly accomplish that purpose. Actually, if you ever want to get hyped up for anything, watch a video from Hockey Night In Canada or 24/7 … Read more

Penguins’ Despres to make NHL debut tonight Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins officially announced today that defenseman Simon Despres, the team’s 2009 first round draft pick, will make his NHL debut tonight against the Capitals. … Continued here

Penguins Recall Defenseman Simon Despres from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defenseman Simon Despres from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, and re-assigned defenseman Alexandre Picard to WBS, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray… … Visit link

Penguins Report: Game Day at Washington Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens recall Despres; re-assign Picard (10:15 AM). Capitals forward combos (10:32 AM). … See the rest here

Farewell, Movember: The 2011 Ron Swanson NHL All-Star Team (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
On Wednesday, we presented our final Top 10 NHL Movemeber 2011 Mustaches, with Claude Giroux of the Philadelphia Flyers finishing first overall for, in the words of reader Scott, “going from pretty boy to guy with windowless van in 30 Continue reading … Read more

About the Capitals – 12-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Capitals. When and where: 7 p.m … Follow this link

We are all Arron Asham tonight Source: The Pensblog
Russian Machine Stops Working When It's Trying To Get Its Coach Fired and Puck Buddys teamed up to spread some holiday hate for tonight's game. We personally were perfectly content to cut the Caps a little slack for this game given the fact they're in meltdown mode, but judging by the post over there… There’s no game bigger than this, and they know it’s happening in front of their loyal hometown. There’s no need to spur us – the team or the fans – to Unleash the Fury this game.. … Read this article

Civic Arena ornaments in your mouth Source: The Pensblog
Due to overwhelming demand (and “overwhelming” being an understatement), only the first 15,000 ornaments sold will be on Christmas trees in 2011. They sold 11,000 of them in like 5 minutes. [ PENS ] And judging by the above graphic we pulled from the Foundation's site at 8: 10am Thursday, it looks like the 15,000-ornament limit has been surpassed … See the rest here

It’s December Source: The Pensblog
@rollingdux The big story overnight was the Ducks winning some game then firing their coach, Randy Carlyle. Enter none other than Bruce Boudreau . This may be the quickest fired/hired move in the history of the NHL. What, three days? Puck Daddy breaks down why it's a genius move. -USA Today posted their new power rankings. Pens sitting pretty. [ USA Today ] -Forbes determined the value of every NHL franchise. [ Forbes ] -PHT has 10 observations about the list. … See more here

Coaches remaining on the hot seat in NHL Source: Tribune-Review
The clearance season in the NHL hit full blast this week when the Capitals fired Bruce Boudreau and the Hurricanes dismissed Paul Maurice. … Continue reading here

Buffalo goaltender Miller returns to practice Source: Tribune-Review
After practicing for the first time since sustaining a concussion Nov. 12, Ryan Miller, one of eight regulars out of the Buffalo Sabres lineup, didn’t give a definitive timetable for his return. … Read more

Boudreau agrees with firing by Washington Source: Tribune-Review
Bruce Boudreau thinks the Washington Capitals made the “right decision” in firing him and he’s not blaming his newfound unemployment on Alex Ovechkin. … See more here

Caps coach knew Pens’ Crosby was special Source: Tribune-Review
New Washington coach Dale Hunter professed great admiration for Sidney Crosby and knew seven years ago that he would become a great player. … Read more here

Starkey: Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry dead? Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL’s best individual rivalry is on life support because The Amazing Ovechkin executed his greatest trick a little more than a year ago. … Link

Capitals remain patient with star Ovechkin Source: Tribune-Review
When Washington star Alex Ovechkin was hockey’s most dynamic force, entire arenas of fans were compelled to watch his every move, but those days are fading. … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 12-01-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Penguins are expected to recall defenseman Simon Despres (above) from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and demote defenseman Alexandre Picard . … See the article here

Red hot Bruins roll against Toronto Source: Post Gazette
Milan Lucic scored twice and David Krejci added a goal and two assists for the visiting Boston Bruins, who beat the Toronto Maple Leafs, 6-3, for their 12th win in 13 games. … Read this article

A heated rivalry gets hotter Source: Post Gazette
It seems safe to assume that adding Dale Hunter back into the mix of the Penguins’ rivalry with Washington, which will resume at 7:08 p.m. today at the Verizon Center, isn’t likely to tamp down the emotions that percolate to the surface whenever the Penguins and Capitals meet. … More

Injured Letang, Michalek to miss second game in row Source: Post Gazette
The 4-3 overtime victory Saturday night in Montreal, when the Penguins overcame a 3-1 deficit, was one of their most impressive of the season. … Read more here

Video: Radio Rewind: Kris Letang (12/1/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
In this segment, featured in Penguins Radio 24/7, we hear from Kris Letang following his game winning performance in Montreal. … View video here

Top prospect Simon Despres to make NHL debut vs Capitals Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Top prospect Simon Despres, the Penguins 2009 first round pick will make his NHL debut tomorrow night vs the Washington Capitals. Despres was informed this evening that he is coming up for tomorrow night’s game and the transaction will be made official with the NHL in the morning … More

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 5, Flyers 1 – 11-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the second Stanley Cup titl … … Read this article

Video: Pens Insider: Pens on a Train (11/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins travel on a train from New York to Washington D.C. … Video here

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PensHead Daily Links 11-30-2011

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

Farewell, Dan Bylsma’s mustache Source: The Pensblog
As Puck Daddy put it… What else can be said about this classic? … More here

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Ranking the 10 greatest NHL mustaches for Movember 2011 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
This is Jaromir Jagr of the Philadelphia Flyers. Earlier this month, he led our 10 Greatest NHL Mustaches for Movember 2011 (So Far), daring to go with a Fu Manchu. But as you can see, the Fu Manchu made a Continue reading … See more here

Penguins vs. Capitals Scouting Report Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 14-7-4-32 Home: 8-1-2-18 Road: 6-6-2-14 WHEN: Dec. 1, 2011 – 7:00… … Excerpt from

HERE’S the Michalek injury Source: The Pensblog
Don't bother reading the last post. Here's the Michalek injury to the head. Happened with 5 minutes left in the 3rd period. Apparently Michalek left the ice right after this happened and didn't return. @Allie874 all business. … Go here to read the rest

Puck Headlines: Hedman signs, Miller denies, Ovechkin dates (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. As tweeted by Alex Ovechkin. Rumors of his scoring issues this Continue reading … Continue reading here

Michalek and Letang update, other stuff Source: The Pensblog
Gotta love it when media members get all jammed up when the Penguins don't disclose injuries. @Allie874 did some detective work and went through the Montreal game film. This was the only notable incident she found Michalek being involved in. May have more to do with Michalek tweaking that broken hand than anything involving a concussion. … Read the rest here

Penguins’ Michalek, Letang won’t play vs. Capitals Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins will again play without defensemen Zbynek Michalek and Kris Letang when they face the Capitals in Washingon on Thursday. … View post

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

Video: PIHL: Canon Mac vs Upper St. Clair (10/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Canon McMilan takes on Upper St. … Watch video here

Sean Avery and Tyler Kennedy – A history of violence – 11-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
Last night’s skirmish between Tyler Kennedy and the Rangers’ Sean Avery was the third fight between the two in their careers. A brief recap of their trilogy of fights: March 28, 2009 in the Mellon Arena: Oz9gYYeZzBU Nov … Read the rest here

Sidney Crosby Comeback: NHL breaths a sigh of relief Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby made his comeback last week and the NHL and hockey fans everywhere breathed a huge sigh of relief. … Continued here

Video: Scouting Report: Washington (11/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Check out what’s in store as the Penguins take on the Washington Capitals and new Head Coach Dale Hunter. … See this video

Wednesdays With Stoosh 11.30.2011 Source: The Pensblog
Mailing it in with some thoughts, dudes… Tonight’s two assists make it eleven points in five games back for Crosby. I wonder if Sid would admit this may be better than what even he expected … Continued here

Overwhelming Demand for Civic Arena Roof Ornaments; Only First 15,000 Can Be Delivered Before Christmas Source: penguins.nhl.com
Because of overwhelming demand for the Civic Arena roof ornaments, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation announced today they will only be able to deliver the first 15,000 ornaments by Christmas. The foundation sold more than 11,000 of the ornamen… … The rest is here

RECAP: All Boxed Up. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
When you play at MSG, you need all guns blazing. The Pens didn't have that, and they still almost gutted one out. Down Kris Letang and Michalek Island, the Pens were just a little overmatched on defense, although call-ups Robert Bortuzzo and Andre Picard played their sacs off. Not even sure what the culprit was in this game. Maybe it's just the Rangers are the hottest team in the world at home right now. Always scary to start pointing fingers at certain Penguins when the team's engine doesn't have all its cylinders. You don't take Kris Letang's 25+ minutes per game out of the lineup and not expect a hiccup or two … Link


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Empty Netter Assists – 11-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “It’s given up two goals in three of the last four [away] games … Follow this link

Penguins suffer second-period meltdown against Rangers, 4-3 Source: Post Gazette
These Penguins are a pretty resilient group. They’ve survived a lot of adversity the past couple of seasons, and seem to be better for it. … View post

Letang: Punishment fit the crime Source: Post Gazette
The blind-side blow to the face defenseman Kris Letang absorbed Saturday from Montreal’s Max Pacioretty broke his nose and compelled him to spend a lot of time with medical personnel the past few days. Even so, Letang doesn’t seem to be carrying a grudge and said he believes the three-game suspension Pacioretty received Monday is reasonable punishment. … More here

NHL Roundup: Blues spoil debut of Capitals’ Hunter Source: Post Gazette
Dale Hunter’s NHL coaching career began with a thud as Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals struggled again in a 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues … Read more

Penguins Report: 11/30/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
4:00 AM: Good morning from the capital of the United States of America! The Pens arrived in Washington, DC, late last night and will practice today at the Verizon Center Wednesday afternoon. On Thursday, they’ll have a showdown with the Ca… … Link

Letang, Michalek leave Pens for evaluation Source: Tribune-Review
Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek will be re-evaluated in Pittsburgh for precautionary reasons, coach Dan Bylsma said. … See the article here

Rangers hold off streaking Pens for victory Source: Tribune-Review
A 4-3 win by the Rangers sent the Penguins to their first regulation loss since center Sidney Crosby’s return from an 11-month absence. … Read this article

Tuesday’s Three Stars: Hunter, Muller lose debuts; Kipper shines (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Miikka Kiprusoff, Calgary Flames The Flames goalkeeper earned his 41st career shutout with 26 saves, making defenseman Derek Smith’s first NHL goal stand up in a 1-0 win over the Nashville Predators. … Go here to read the rest

Sidney Crosby Trolls Still Not Impressed Source: The Pensblog
Bloggers and the media learned a long time ago that a great way to get attention is to mention Sidney Crosby. This works because Crosby is a pretty polarizing figure: Either you love him or you hate him. If you say something that is pro-Crosby, you'll get a bunch of people jumping all over you for supporting him and if you say something negative about him you'll find that a different group of people is attacking you … Follow this link

Morning Pens Buzz: On the Rangers Game Changers; Pens didn’t take advantage of off night for King Henrik; By the Numbers & more tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
New York 4 – Pittsburgh 3 Post-Game Buzz: Rangers have game changers unlike previous years The New York Rangers (13-5-3, 29 pts) who are trying to move into elite status in the Eastern Conference, have put together a strong stretch ofwins with three straightvictories against Washington, Philadelphia and now Pittsburgh. What we saw tonight from … See more here

Video: UPMC Spotlight: Evgeni Malkin (11/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The UPMC Spotlight focuses on the stellar performance of Alternate Captain Evgeni Malkin. … View video here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 11.29 Source: The Pensblog
Stunned type: The “I thought Dale Hunter would change all this” stunned pic . Pic taken during the Blues 2-1 victory in Washington tonight … Read more

Rangers score 4 in 2nd, hang on to beat Penguins (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Not only are the New York Rangers streaking on home ice, they are picking off some NHL powerhouses in the process. … Visit link

Endgame: Rangers 4, Penguins 3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Crosby has 21 multi-point games in his last 35 regular season games Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Sidney Crosby continues to move up the ranks in the NHL points race. Crosby collected 2 assists in the Penguins 4-3 loss to the New York Rangers, giving him 11 points in five games. … Read more here

Pens lose 4-3 in MSG Source: The Pensblog
Fedetenko probably dove after this celebration, too. Pens couldn't stop taking penalties late. MSG is always a fun place to play. … Link

Penguins defensemen Letang, Michalek return home (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Injured Penguins defensemen Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek returned home to Pittsburgh to be re-evaluated while their teammates took on the Rangers in New York. Letang broke his nose Saturday in Montreal when he was struck by Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty, who was suspended three games for the hit. … More

FIRST PERIOD – Pens play center stage at MSG Source: The Pensblog
Pens minus Michalek and Letang in the worlds most famous arena. Let's roll Go pens … Visit link

Pens-Rangers In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
RANGERS 4, PENS 3 0:00: That’ll do it. Pens fall to the Rangers 4-3. 0:54: Pens back to full strength … Visit link

Penguins at Rangers – 11-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Quite a weird day today will all the moves this afternoon. To summarize: Kris Letang, Zbynek Michalek returned home for medical evaluations. Steve MacIntyre was placed on injured reserve Robert Bortuzzo and Alexandre Picard were recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton … Continue reading here

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 9, Flyers 3 – 11-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the second Stanley Cup title … … See the rest here

Rangers defeat Penguins, 4-3 Source: Post Gazette
NEW YORK — The New York Rangers ran off four unanswered goals during the final 12 minutes of the second period en route to a 4-3 victory against the Penguins at Madison Square Garden tonight. … Read this article

Video: Post-Game: Sidney Crosby (11/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media after falling to the New York Rangers. … Click here to view video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post-Game (11/29/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after falling to the New York Rangers. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (11/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after falling to the New York Rangers. … View video

Video: Better Late Than Never Source: penguins.nhl.com
With just 6.1 seconds remaining in the 2nd period, Evgeni Malkin scores to cut the Rangers’ lead to 4-2. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 11-29-2011

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 11-21-2011

Monday, November 21st, 2011

Crosby relieved, anxious for season debut (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer … Continued here

Some streams for tonight Source: The Pensblog
Here are a few links: CastAmp Firstrow sports We'll post more if we find any. … More here

Puck Previews: NHL has nerve to schedule games on Crosby Night (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Back by popular demand, here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. Continue reading … Excerpt from

Gameday 21 – Islanders Source: The Pensblog
Finally. Do It. Go Pens. … Read more

Fantasy: Kessel on pace for 62 goals; why Dallas Stars are duds (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Dobber checks in every Monday to force-feed you the latest fantasy hockey trends. The founder of DobberHockey.com and a columnist for The Hockey News website, he long ago immersed himself into this rollercoaster world and is unable to escape. Nearing Continue reading … The rest is here

Sidney Crosby: NHL Needs Pittsburgh Penguins Star to Avoid Another Concussion Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby will return to the ice on Monday night against the New York Islanders for his first NHL game in 320 days. … Read more

Islanders at Penguins – 11-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Guess who’s back: -And this guy too: -These signs will be distributed tonight. -Lots of media here today to talk to Sidney Crosby: -The CBC and Versus each have their own dressing rooms: … Read more here

All Eyes on Crosby: Pens – Isles Pre Game Audio, Quotes, Storylines & Tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
New York Islanders (5-9-3, 13pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (11-6-3, 25pts) Time: 7:08 p.m. | Where: Consol Energy Center TV: Root Sports (locally), VERSUS (HD), CBC (HD) All Eyes on Sidney Crosby Sidney Crosby returns to the lineup tonight in what will be an electric scene. … View post

Puck Headlines: Crosby, Crosby, Crosby; Myers out with broken wrist (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. In case you were wondering if every angle on Sidney Crosby’s Continue reading … Follow this link

Lines For Tonight’s Game Source: The Pensblog
Yes, there is a ridiculous amount of hype for this game. What did you expect? Empty Netters has the lines: Chris Kunitz – Sidney Crosby – Pascal Dupuis Steve Sullivan – Evgeni Malkin – James Neal Matt Cooke – Jordan Staal – Tyler Kennedy Arron Asham – Richard Park – Craig Adams Kris Letang – Brooks Orpik Zbynek Michalek – Paul Martin Mat Niskanen – Deryk Engelland Marc-Andre Fleury Matt Moulston – John Tavares – Michael Grabner Brian Rolston – Frans Nielsen – P.A … Read more here

Teammates Excited for Crosby’s Return Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins knew it was coming. They could sense the impending return of their captain as he continued to work (and work and work) to progress in his recovery from a concussion that’s sidelined him from NHL game action since Jan. 5 … More here

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Islanders Live Blog: Sidney Crosby Returns Source: Bleacher Report
After 10 months and 16 days of waiting, the big day is finally here for the Pittsburgh Penguins , as team captain Sidney Crosby returns to the lineup after suffering a concussion during the 2010-11 season. He last played on January 5, 2011 against the Tampa Bay Lightning . Crosby has missed a lot of action, and the Penguins have kept up their outstanding play even in his absence. … See more here

Crosby relieved, anxious for season debut (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Sidney Crosby knows how to deal with the burden of great expectations. … Read the rest here

Pens place Dustin Jeffrey on IR Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins in need of clearing a roster spot, have placed Dustin Jeffrey on injured reserve. The team this morning activated Sidney Crosby and Zbynek Michalek off IR. The teams active roster is now at 23 … See the rest here

Sidney Crosby anxious for hits, ‘whether giving them or taking them’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH — In a quiet moment before Monday’s morning skate, coach Dan Bylsma stood on the ice at the door to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ bench. He looked back into the stands at all the TV cameras and reporters. … The rest is here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Return Home to Face the New York Islanders Could Be Trouble Source: Bleacher Report
The Penguins lost to the Florida Panthers on Saturday night, making the “Dads Trip” an unsuccessful 0-2. Now the return home for a three-game homestand starting with the New York Islanders … Continue reading here

Crosby, Kunitz, Dupuis Reunited Source: penguins.nhl.com
While Sidney Crosby doesn’t know what to expect when he steps on the ice tonight, at least he’ll have familiarity in his linemates. Penguins wingers Chris Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis will play with Crosby, who has missed nearly 11 mont… … More

Sidney Crosby: Penguins Star Will Be Hit Hard in Return Against Islanders Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby is making his grand return to the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup tonight, and he is going to take some hard shots courtesy of the New York Islanders . … The rest is here

Excitement building for Crosby’s return tonight Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins had realized for a while that Sidney Crosby was getting close to returning to their lineup. But even coach Dan Bylsma didn’t know until Sunday that Crosby would be in uniform when his team faces the New York Islanders tonight. … Continue reading here

Crosby and Pens to see Islanders rookie Anders Nilsson in goal tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The New York Islanders who were considered by many pundits as a potential sleeper this season are reeling, with just 5 wins and 13 points in their first 17 games. Coming off a 6-0 loss to the Defending Cup Champions Saturday night, the Islanders get a nice consolation prize of facing the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight … Read more here

Sidney Crosby: What His Return Will Mean to the NHL Source: Bleacher Report
When Sidney Crosby returns to the NHL tonight after missing almost an entire year of hockey, it will significantly alter the league in many ways. … Read more

Sidney Crosby: Pittsburgh Penguins Captain’s Return Will Lead to MVP Year Source: Bleacher Report
It’s been 11 months since Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has played in a regular season game, and tonight will be the first game in his return as the NHL ’s most valuable player. Now, with Crosby back in full-time action with the Penguins, after missing the team’s first 20 games, can he win the Hart Trophy as the league’s Most Valuable Player? Before Crosby’s injury last year, he was on an amazing pace as the best player in the NHL. Through 41 games, he had 32 goals and 34 assists for a league-high 66 points … See more here

STATS: The last full regular season game that 87-71-11 were all healthy Source: The Pensblog
Winter classic doesn't count because Crosby was concussed at the end of the second period. Last game (playoffs included) would be Game 1 against Montreal. ( Staal was hurt in Game 2 ) The last regular season game Crosby, Malkin , and Staal were all healthy for by our count … See more here

Crosby Is Back Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby is back. … Go here to read the rest

Crosby and Michalek return; Islanders start rookie in net – 11-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Quite a day at the Penguins’ morning skate. First, Sidney Crosby is back … Follow this link

Penguins & Paws Charity Pet Calendar Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Animal Rescue League Shelter and Wildlife Center have teamed up to create the 2012 Penguins & Paws Charity Pet Calendar just in time for the holiday season! This 12-month calendar features the Penguins players aw… … Go here to read the rest

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sam Kasan breaks down tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … See video here

Video: Game-Day: Sidney Crosby (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. This is his first game back since his injury last year. … To see video click here

Video: Game-Day: Chris Kunitz (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … Watch video here

Video: Game-Day: Pascal Dupuis (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … Click here to view video

Video: Sidney Crosby At Practice (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby practices before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … See video here

Video: Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the NY Islanders. … To see video click here

Crosby, Michalek back; Kunitz off top power play Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby recently came off the ice after a 35-minute workout and pronounced himself officially ready to play tonight at Consol Energy Center against the New York Islanders. … Link

Zbynek Michalek Is Back Source: The Pensblog
Sidney Crosby won't be the only return today. Via Empty Netters and a whole bunch of other people: Zbynek Michalek is back. He'll be playing with Paul Martin once again … More here

Post-Morning Skate Buzz: Michalek returning to lineup tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Morning Skate Buzz & Lineup News Sidney Crosby won’t be the only one returning tonight. Defenseman Zbynek Michalek who has not played since October 22nd due to a broken finger, will return to the lineup tonight, he confirmed to reporters. With Crosby and Michalek coming off injured reserve, the Penguins must make a roster move … Read the rest here

Morning Skate Buzz; On the Penguins new look No. 1 power play unit Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby was one of the first players on the ice this morning in his return to game action. Crosby who got a cheer from his teammates when they were huddled at center ice, opened the skate doing some work with the goalies, taking passes from behind the net, then worked on his … See the article here

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

MIDGET MAJOR (18U) POINTSTREAK PEAK PERFORMER-Bob Tritschler, forward, Pittsburgh Viper Stars Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tritschler, 18, has been a big reason why the Viper Stars are sitting atop of the PHL’s 18U Midget Major Division and a big reason why they have the #1 offense in the 18U division. The 5’11”, 185 lbs. forward from Lower Burrell,… … View post

Morning Pens Buzz: On Bylsma making right call, chances of Crosby leading team in scoring & more tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Pens Buzz — The Penguins hit the ice in less than 30 minutes for their morning skate and it will be a media circus this morning as the national media has flocked to Pittsburgh with the return of Sidney Crosby. Here are some pre-morning skate thoughts: BYLSMA MAKING THE RIGHT CALL: — Dan Bylsma’s … See the article here

Welcome Back Sidney Crosby Source: The Pensblog
On Wednesday January 5th, 2011, you were probably still a little upset. A few days earlier you'd seen Alex Ovechkin celebrate the Washington Capitals' Winter Classic victory at Heinz Field. The final episode of HBO's 24/7 was about to air and you knew that you'd end up watching Ovechkin's celebration all over again while Bruce Boudreau patted himself on the back … Link

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. NY Islanders (Crosby Returns Edition) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sid is back (10:00 AM). … See the rest here

What We Learned: Why aren’t the Maple Leafs a bigger deal? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend’s events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team. … See the rest here

About the Islanders – 11-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Islanders. When and where: 7 p.m., EST; Consol Energy Center. TV: Root Sports (in Pittsburgh), MSG (in New York), Versus (outside Pittsburgh and New York), CBC Record: 5-9-3, 13 points. … Go here to read the rest

Pens to Hold Consecutive Toy Collections to Benefit Toys for Tots Source: penguins.nhl.com
Once again the Pittsburgh Penguins will work with the United States Marine Corps to provide local children with some holiday cheer. Fans can donate toys or cash for the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program before two home games this December… … More

Reader Contest: Which NY Islander dares hit Sidney Crosby first? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
On Monday night, Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby will play in his first NHL game since Jan. 5, having completed over 10 months of rehabilitation from post-concussion symptoms … More here

Crosby’s return welcomed by hockey world Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby will return Monday night in a game against the New York Islanders at Consol Energy Center, his first action after missing 11 months to a career-threatening concussion. … See more here

RUMORS: The e-mails we got about Sidney Crosby Source: The Pensblog
We've been sitting on these for a while. We promised ourselves and anyone listening or reading over the summer that we wouldn't post these until Crosby's return date was set in stone. The time is now. This is a collection of all the e-mails we've gotten about Sidney Crosby retiring, having cancer, having a tumor, and, yes, having multiple sclerosis. These were dark times. Join us after the read more… The names have been blacked out to protect the foolish: And now.. … See the rest here

Sidney Crosby Returns: What to Expect in His First Game Back Source: Bleacher Report
One would think that a mid-November Penguins versus Islanders game would be an affordable game to go to, right? Well, not anymore because the greatest player in the game is set to return. The Pittsburgh Penguins superstar is expected to play against the New York Islanders Monday night at the CONSOL Energy Center on Versus. … Follow this link

Empty Netter Assists – 11-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Welcome back Sidney Crosby . -Scott Munroe made 20 saves for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 3-1 loss to the Worcester Sharks . -Patrick Killeen made 11 saves for the Wheeling Nailers in … Excerpt from

Bylsma: Crosby could play first game ‘on adrenaline’ Source: Tribune-Review
The biggest question isn’t whether Sidney Crosby will regain his touch this seems essentially a given but how he will respond to that first hit. … Visit link

Kovacevic: Relax, the Kid will be just fine Source: Tribune-Review
Enjoy a truly great day for hockey today, the grand return of one of the most exciting athletes in our city’s history. … More

Video: Welcome Back, Crosby Source: benstonium.com
Benstonium celebrates the return of Pens Captain, Sidney Crosby with this short video loosely based on the intro to the 70′s TV show Welcome Back, Kotter. … Video here

Penguins overcome rash of injuries, inconsistency Source: Post Gazette
The snapshot provided by game No. 20 on the Penguins’ regular-season schedule offered some legitimate cause for concern. The big picture provided by their performance through most of the first quarter of the season did anything but. … Visit link

NHL Roundup: Carolina ends scoring drought, beats Toronto Source: Post Gazette
Paul Maurice breathed a little sigh of relief after the Carolina Hurricanes played their best game of the week Sunday. … Go here to read the rest

Crosby taking ice tonight for Penguins against Islanders, ending long recuperation from a concussion Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby will appear in his 413th National Hockey League game tonight at Consol Energy Center. It might not seem like it, though … See the article here

Video: Mike Lange’s Journal (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Lange discusses whether or not he’s ever had any conflicts with players over the course of his career. … View video

Video: Pens Insider: Dad’s Trip (11/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV covers the 6th annual Dad’s trip as the team travels to sunny Florida. … Watch video here

Video: DSG Plays of the Week (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Take a look at the Top 5 Plays of last Week. Presented by Dicks Sporting Goods. … See this video

Dupuis, Cooke talk the end of #CrosbyWatch Source: Chipped Ice
Reaction from Penguins players on the impending return of team captain Sidney Crosby, who will play Monday night for the first time since Jan. 5: = RW PASCAL DUPUIS: ON HOW HE KNEW IT WAS TIME: Weve been, as you know, thinking it was close forever. … Read this article

Bylsma talks Sidney Crosby’s ice time, getting hit in NHL return (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
With Sidney Crosby’s return to NHL action scheduled for Monday night, it was on Pittsburgh Penguins Coach Dan Bylsma to attempt to maintain perspective and expectations. Good luck with that Bylsma, who spoke to the media hours after Crosby’s Continue reading … Continued here

Bylsma talks Crosby – 11-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma held a conference call earlier tonight regarding Sidney Crosby. It can be heard here . … More

Bylsma Transcript on Crosby’s Return Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head coach Dan Bylsma held a conference call with the media Sunday afternoon to discuss captain Sidney Crosby’s return to the lineup on Monday night when the Penguins host the New York Islanders at 7 p.m. at CONSOL Energy Center … More here

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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

@pghpenguins: Craig Adams takes a warm-up swing. The #Pens are wearing their dark blue alternates this evening – http://twitpic.com/7eoyd4

@pghpenguins: Who has Happy Feet for @pghpenguins hockey? – http://twitpic.com/7eopew

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

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PensHead Daily Links 11-15-2011

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Av’s @ Penguins Pre-Game Buzz & Stats Watch: No. 1 Power Play vs No. 1 PK Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Colorado Avalanche (8-8-1, 17pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (10-4-3, 23pts) When: 7:38 p.m. | Where: Consol Energy Center TV: Versus Referees: Dave Jackson (8); Francois St … Link

Puck Previews: Wings look to keep streaking; Ryan Miller talks (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished … Visit link

@pghpenguins: These bins are waiting 4 your contribution. Score Against Hunger food drive is collecting food & donations tonight – http://twitpic.com/7eo8a9

TUESDAY’S DAILY FIVE: “Horsing Around” Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
TUESDAY’S DAILY FIVE *Rumblings, musings and opinions* 1. Sandusky “Horsing Around”: Bob Costas of NBC conducted an exclusive telephone interview Monday night on NBC News’ “Rock Center,” with Jerry Sandusky What came out of it is that Sandusky is taking the angle of “horseplay” not sexual conduct in regards to what happened, claiming his innocence. … Follow this link


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Three Penguins Prospects Earn Weekly Honors Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins have built impressive depth throughout their entire organization – not just in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, but with their amateur prospects as well. … Read this article

11/15/2011: Penguins holding food drive tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins will sponsor their 20th annual Score Against Hunger food drive on Tuesday, November 15 when the Penguins meet the Colorado Avalanche at the CONSOL Energy Center at 7:30 pm. This year, the drive will be presented by Penguins corporate partner CONSOL Energy … View post

@pghpenguins: As overheard at #aestudentrush “Smells like hot dogs, yum!” – http://twitpic.com/7en6tl

Avalanche at Penguins – 11-15-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -First things first, Tyler Kennedy has been removed from injured reserve. -Greetings from a gray, dark day in Pittsburgh. … The rest is here

Gameday 18 – Avalanche Source: The Pensblog
Colorado Avalanche (8-8-1) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (10-4-3) 7:30 pm/et TV: Versus, TSN2 CONSOL Energy Center, Pittsburgh, PA It looks like Tyler Kennedy may be in the line-up tonight, proving once and for all that his brain is tougher than Sidney Crosby's brain. Of course, Kennedy isn't a Ferrari, so he can probably just go to a regular mechanic to get repaired. … See the article here

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NHL GMs discuss goaltender safety (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL’s general managers are looking to clarify rules about contact involving goalies after Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller sustained a concussion following a collision with Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic. The 30 general managers discussed the issue on Tuesday, three days after Miller was leveled when he left the crease to play the loose puck. … More

Sidney Crosby comeback watch continues (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL superstar still hasn’t returned to action. It’s puzzling, but it’s also a positive sign the Penguins won’t bow to external pressure. … Read the rest here

Puck Headlines: NHL Thanksgiving float; Julien talks goalie running (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. From the great Dave Lozo comes our first look at the Continue reading … More here

NHL GMs looking to protect goaltenders (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – The NHL’s general managers are looking to clarify the rules about contact involving goalies. … Continued here

Twenty Years Later – Capitals 6, Penguins 2 -11-15-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the second Stanley Cup title in franchise … … Excerpt from

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (11/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. … View video here

Video: Game-Day: Tyler Kennedy (11/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. … View video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (11/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. … Watch here

Malkin has 32 shots on goal in last 5 games Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
No longer dealing with knee soreness that plagued him early in the season,Evgeni Malkin is playing aggressive offensivelyand getting pucks to the net, something the Penguins hope continues for Malkin. Malkin registered 12 shots on goal in Saturday’s loss and had 17 attempts … Follow this link

Pens recall forward Dustin Jeffrey Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have recalled forward Dustin Jeffrey, who has been on a conditioning assignment with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … Follow this link

Morning Pens Buzz: 59 Straight without Crosby; Kennedy took regular shift in morning skate & more tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Some tidbits out of today’s morning skate as the Penguins prepare to host the Colorado Avalanche tonight: *The Penguins riding a four game home winning streak will play their 59th straight game without Sidney Crosby who, as expected, won’t play tonight. In their past 58 games without Crosby, the team is 33-17-8, posting a .638 … Go here to read the rest

TK in lineup tonight, Jeffrey recalled to the Burgh Source: The Pensblog
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Stanley Cup winning goals: 1990-2011 Source: The Pensblog
Sure, some of these are run-of-the-mill first-period goals that turned out to be the game-winners. But there are some great moments in this video: … More here

Penguins recall Jeffrey from AHL Source: Tribune-Review
Forward Dustin Jeffrey has been recalled from an AHL conditioning assignment, and likely will play for the Penguins tonight against the Colorado Avalanche at Consol Energy Center. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Colorado Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens lines (10:35 AM). … See the article here

Dustin Jeffrey back up with the team Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
With Steve Sullivan status up in the air, the Penguins have recalled forward Dustin Jeffrey who was sent down to Wilkes Barre/Scranton last week for a conditioning assignment. Jeffrey played two games for Wilkes Barre last week, collecting one assist and three shots on goal … Excerpt from

Penguins Recall Forward Dustin Jeffrey Source: penguins.n