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PensHead Daily Links 02-28-2011

Monday, February 28th, 2011

Senators trade D Campoli to Blackhawks (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
The dismantling of the disappointing Ottawa Senators took another step when defenseman Chris Campoli was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks for forward Ryan Potulny and a second-round pick in this year’s draft. … Excerpt from

Pittsburgh Penguins: Injuries Have Only Made the Team Stronger Source: Bleacher Report
While the last few months have been one unpleasant surprise after another for Penguins fans, it has shown just how strong the team is even without their star players. … Continued here

Pensblog Calendar: 03/2011 Source: The Pensblog
Go Pens. … Read more

Hockey Playoffs Come to Robert Morris Source: penguins.nhl.com
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Robert Morris University men’s ice hockey team will host its first postseason hockey game at 7:05 p.m. … Read more

Trade Deadline Wrapup: Pens standpat as prices never come down for rentals Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Shero Media Session Notes — The Pittsburgh Penguins were very active in trade talks today but in the end, the asking prices never came down to the Penguins liking. “We talked to a lot of teams today, ” Shero said … Read more

Kovalev Guest on 105.9 the X Source: penguins.nhl.com
New/old Penguin Alex Kovalev will appear as a guest with radio host Mark Madden on 105.9 the X at 4:15 p.m. … Read this article

Trade Deadline Passes, Shero Doesn’t Deal UPDATE: Press conference streaming Source: The Pensblog
Overall a slow day, not that shocking. For the first time on deadline day Shero did not make a move. … Visit link

Bylsma says Pens roster is good enough to get out of the second round Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Practice Notes Even with Sidney Crosby’s return for this season in doubt, members of the Penguins organization believe that the Penguins remain a Cup contender in the Eastern Conference. … See more here

Video: Ray Shero Media Conference (2/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
GM Ray Shero talks to reporters after the conclusion of the 2010-11 NHL Trade Deadline. … Video here

Video: Off-Day: Coach Bylsma (2/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma speaks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … See video here

Video: Off-Day: James Neal (2/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … See this video

Video: Off-Day: Jordan Staal (2/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … To see video click here

Video: Off-Day: Mark Letestu (2/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mark Letestu talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … See video here

Video: Off-Day: Max Talbot (2/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … To see video click here

Penguins Report: Trade Deadline 2011 Source: penguins.nhl.com
A couple players were absent from practice (10:40 AM). 11:19 AM: Pens pics… … More

Semi-live trade deadline blog – 02-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
Welcome to Empty Netter semi-live trade blog. This is exclusive coverage from our couch … Read the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
(Note: We’ll be live blogging today’s trade deadline today directly from our couch. As trades come in, we’ll be posting them and offering our take.) Penguins -Don’t expect Ray Shero to do much today . … See more here

Trade Deadline LiveBlog Source: The Pensblog
We'll be here all day. Not sure if anything is going to happen but whatev. … See the rest here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Episode 20 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brett Sterling sits down with Steve Mears, and we take a look at James Neal and Matt Niskanen’s first practice with the Penguins. … See this video

Trade Deadline *Live Updates* Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Testing… Test. … More

What We Learned: Has Chicago GM Stan Bowman learned nothing? (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… … More here

Today’s trade deadline could pass quietly for Pens Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins general manager Ray Shero has not ruled out making another move before today’s 3 p.m. … More here

Letang blossoms into building block Source: Tribune-Review
Alex Goligoski was traded to Dallas for many reasons, but Penguins general manager Ray Shero was able to orchestrate the move because of one man — Kris Letang. … The rest is here

NHL Roundup: Brodeur returns to help surging Devils Source: Post Gazette
The New Jersey Devils are doing everything they can to stay in the playoff race. David Clarkson and Brian Rolston scored goals and Martin Brodeur stopped 25 shots in his return from injury as the Devils beat the Florida Panthers, 2-1, on Sunday … Read the rest here

Penguins Notebook: Don’t look for any more deals Source: Post Gazette
The asterisk is always there. With the NHL trade deadline looming at 3 p.m. today, most indications are that the Penguins are not poised to make a high-impact move … The rest is here

Latest Penguins Buzz on eve of the 2011 trade deadline Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The 2011 NHL Trade Deadline is fast approaching and the Penguins continue to monitor the market for a top-9 forward. … See the rest here

PODCAST: 2.28 Source: The Pensblog
51:00 Guests' Twitter accounts and website info linked below. Jesse Marshall – Faceoff-factor.com Mike Colligan – Hockeywriters.com Seth from Empty Netters Canaan talking about Kenny Melvin Meghan from The Pens Nation References: Canaan's post that we talked about. Stick design contest that Derek talked about. … Visit link

I’ve Seen that Ticket Before. WB/S PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
Pens fans everywhere were shocked this morning when the news hit – Brett Sterling sent down to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Think the Ticket gives a shit where he's dominating at? His two goals today launched him to the 20-goal mark – the first of any Baby Penguin on the roster this season … More here

Watch this Video Source: The Pensblog
If you don't get chills, you're a joke. Big ups to Ironman for this one … See more here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-27-2011

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

Pens not close on more trades as NHL deadline approaches Source: Tribune-Review
As of this afternoon the Penguins were not close on any trades to acquire more players before the NHL deadline. The deadline expires Monday at 3 p.m. … See the rest here

Jeffrey, Vitale, Strait demoted Source: The Pensblog
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forwards Dustin Jeffrey, Joe Vitale and defenseman Brian Strait to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL). Explanation city: … More

Three players assigned to Penguins’ farm team Source: Post Gazette
Forward Dustin Jeffrey headlines a group of three players assigned to the Penguins’ farm team in Wilkes-Barre today. … More here

Pens send Jeffrey, Vitale and Strait back to Wilkes Barre; Kunitz close Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have just announced that the team has re-assigned Dustin Jeffrey, Joe Vitale and Brian Strait to Wilkes Barre/Scranton. The Penguins are off until Wednesday and the trade deadline is tomorrow. Jeffrey has eight points (5G-3A) in 15 games with Pittsburgh this season … Read more

Penguins Re-Assign Jeffrey, Strait and Vitale Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned Dustin Jeffrey, Brian Strait and Joe Vitale to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … Read more here

Penguins demote Jeffrey, Strait, Vitale – 02-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have demoted forwards Dustin Jeffrey, Joe Vitale (right) and defenseman Brian Strait to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. In 15 NHL games this season, Jeffrey, 23, has scored eight points (five goals, three assists) … Go here to read the rest


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Video: American Red Cross Blood Drive (02-27-11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The American Red Cross holds their annual blood drive here at the CONSOL Energy Center. … To see video click here

AHL Gameday 60 – Springfield Falcons Source: The Pensblog
3:05 PM Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain Last night's 3-2 shootout victory over Norfolk: LEADING SCORER TOP PROSPECT Brett Sterling Robert Bortuzzo (18+21) 39 Pts. … Continued here

Florida Panthers are ruining most of our Hugh Jessiman jokes (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The first members of the 2003 Entry Draft's first round to make their debuts were Eric Staal of the Carolina… … Read this article

The Pittsburgh Penguins & Past Trade Deadlines Source: The Pensblog
Ray Shero has already added James Neal, Matt Niskanen, and Alexei Kovalev to the Pittsburgh Penguins roster. There's no way to know what Shero will do in between now and Monday 3pm. However, we can look back and see what Shero, Craig Patrick and the Pittsburgh Penguins have done in trade deadlines past. … See the rest here

The Morning Skate: 2/27 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. … Continued here

RECAP: Shootout at the AK Corral. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
It was almost as if this game was a microcosm of the entire season. Every time it seemed the Pens were done, they refused to die. We know not to get all jammed up about games and shit, but we can't help but see this one being a game that will be remembered for a while. It was very similar to the 6-5 classic in Toronto so many years ago. … Link

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Empty Netter Assists – 02-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “He’s clutch.” – Mark Letestu on Alex Kovalev. … Continue reading here

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Video: Post-Game: Dan Bylsma (2/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma speaks with reporters following the Penguins’ 6-5 shootout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Max Talbot (2/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot speaks with reporters following the Penguins’ 6-5 shootout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Kris Letang (2/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang speaks with reporters following the Penguins’ 6-5 shootout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs … See video here

Video: Post-Game: Alex Kovalev (2/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alex Kovalev speaks with reporters following the Penguins’ 6-5 shootout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs … View video

Video: Post-Game: Mark Letestu (2/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mark Letestu speaks with reporters following the Penguins’ 6-5 shootout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs … See video here


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Don’t get a boner over Goligoski’s goal Source: The Pensblog
We saw that Goligoski scored his first goal as a Dallas Star. Then we saw Puck Daddy gave Goligoski the second star in his nightly thing under the title “Goligoski impresses.” So we thought, “Oh, shit. He probably scored some unreal goal.” And we were completely wrong. Bobby Orr better start looking over his shoulder. … Visit link

Kovalev scores in SO as Pens down Leafs 6-5 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – The wear and tear of an unlikely push towards the playoffs is starting to show on the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Read more here

Penguins Cup Chronicles: Scott Young Source: Tribune-Review
Scott Young can look back at the decision that kept him out of the lineup for the final five games of the Stanley Cup Final with complete understanding. … Visit link

Mt. Lebanon grad lands with Baby Pens Source: Tribune-Review
When their top seven scorers were called up, the Baby Pens naturally went on a search for players to plug holes in their lineup. They found one who couldn’t have been happier to pull a Penguins jersey over his head. … Read more here

Rossi: Trade deadline a manic Monday Source: Tribune-Review
Lunch with a couple of Trib editors Monday was interrupted by two buzzing cell phones one connected to the hockey world, the other to Pittsburgh associates wanting to know what was going on in that hockey world. … Go here to read the rest

Letestu returns as winger; Kennedy scratched Source: Tribune-Review
Rookie center Mark Letestu played against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Center this on the heels of forward Dustin Jeffrey’s return to the lineup Friday night in a loss at Carolina. … See the article here

New leaders step forward for Penguins because of injuries Source: Tribune-Review
Leadership is a term with many definitions, and in the NHL it is often presumed that players wearing letters “C” or “A” on their chest are a club’s leaders. … Read the rest here

Kovalev lifts Penguins in shootout Source: Tribune-Review
Alex Kovalev’s first Penguin goal in eight years started a scoring binge, and his Round 2 shootout goal lifted his club past Toronto, 6-5. … Link

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Bang Bang. WB/S PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
The WB/S Pens found themselves down two goals late in the third period, to their most-hated rivals. Most teams would have just lay down and died … The rest is here

Analysis: Kovalev and Letestu show glimpses of chemistry late in 6-5 victory Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
DePaoli on the Pens Following Saturday night’s 6-5 shootout victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh is off until Wednesday before another meeting in Toronto against the Leafs. The team has returned to Pittsburgh for the next three days as the team gets a few days off to return home in the midst of a … Follow this link

On the Penguins: Injuries to Crosby, Malkin provide potential benefit Source: Post Gazette
A lot of people seem to think that Ray Shero made a couple of pretty fair deals during the past week. Understandably so. There’s good reason to believe that James Neal really is the young, goal-scoring power forward the Penguins have craved, and that he’ll be able to give them 30 or so every season for the better part of a decade. … View post

NHL Roundup: A look at Saturday’s games (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Alex Kovalev feels just as good on his return to the Pittsburgh Penguins as he did when he left eight years ago. … More

Stay out of other countries’ messes Source: TimesOnline.com
With all the trouble going on in Egypt, our government wants to stick our country into a problem like Iraq, Iran, etc. … More

Respect doesn’t cost anything Source: TimesOnline.com
In regard to last Sunday’s article (“Reflections on a marriage”) concerning Linda Baker: … Go here to read the rest

An awkward time for political stooges Source: TimesOnline.com
This is an awkward time to be one of our elected corporate stooges in Washington, Harrisburg and other state capitols across the country. … See the article here

Fuel perks Source: TimesOnline.com
Alternative energy … Link

Don’t give any aid to North Koreans Source: TimesOnline.com
I see that the government of North Korea is begging for food. … Read more here

Want change? Then file to run for office Source: TimesOnline.com
Are you happy with your local roads, streets, high taxes, wasteful spending and outrageous water and sewage rates? … View post

Quick hits Source: TimesOnline.com
DIPLOMATIC DILEMMA: People in North Korea are starving, and the situation is so bad The Washington Post reports Pyongyang has taken the unusual step of seeking food contributions from countries it usu … See more here

Opportunity for jobs must not slip away Source: TimesOnline.com
The announcement by Horsehead Corp. that it intends to build a new state-of-the-art zinc plant and that it could be at the company’s Potter Township facility is great news. … Read more here

Penguins top Maple Leafs in shootout, 6-5 Source: Post Gazette
TORONTO — Maybe these two points will make a difference in mid-April. Perhaps, they’ll be what earns the Penguins home-ice advantage for a round or two in the Stanley Cup playoffs or gets them a more favorable matchup. … Read more

Penguins Notebook: Letestu returns to lineup after knee surgery Source: Post Gazette
TORONTO — Jordan Staal was back between James Neal and Alex Kovalev on the Penguins’ No. … Continued here

Kovalev paying dividends for Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – Veteran Alex Kovalev is paying dividends in his return to the Pittsburgh Penguins. … See more here

Kovalev makes happy return to Penguins (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Alex Kovalev feels just as good on his return to the Pittsburgh Penguins as he did when he left eight years ago. Kovalev scored a goal in regulation and then had the only tally in the shootout to lead the Penguins to a 6-5 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. … Excerpt from

@pghpenguins: The snow falls in Toronto as the #Pens board the plane for Pittsburgh. – http://twitpic.com/447yk1

Notebook: Additions Add Punch Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share TORONTO, Ontario – The Penguins are a long way away from being healthy with 10 players still on the injured list. But the team is slowly getting healthier, and a few new additions to the lineup made a… … Read more here

Kovalev leads Pens to thrilling 6-5 shootout win to snap losing streak Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 6 – Toronto 5 Through two games, 38 year old winger Alexei Kovalev appears to be a rejuvenated player in his return to Pittsburgh, where he has played the best hockey of his career. … More here

Aftermath: Penguins 6, Maple Leafs 5 (SO) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins beat Maple Leafs in shootout, 6-5 Source: Post Gazette
TORONTO — Alex Kovalev scored in the second round of a shootout to give the Penguins a 6-5 victory against Toronto at the Air Canada Center tonight. … The rest is here

Pens win 6-5 in shootout Source: The Pensblog
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THIRD PERIOD: Pens/Leafs, Pens lead 3-2 Source: The Pensblog
The Leafs stormed out to a 2-1 lead. … See more here

SECOND PERIOD: Pens/Leafs, 1-1 Source: The Pensblog
Pens were down 1-0, and then Kovy buried one with under a minute to play in the first. Huge goal … More

Penguins-Leafs In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alex Kovalev blasts a shot past Reimer to win the game for the Penguins by a score of 6-5!!! SHOOTOUT 0:00: We’re going to a shootout! 0:33: Letestu breaks past the Leafs D after a beautiful pass from Kovalev, but his blast is tur… … More here

Penguins at Maple Leafs – 02-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME l1wZ05sD6yw -Hey, guess where we are: -No, not quite: -The Scarecrow Jordan Staal talks to Dan Potash: -The Penguins’ starters are Alex Kovalev, James Neal, Jordan Staal, Deryk Engelland, Kris Letang and Marc-Andre Fle … … The rest is here

Video: Penguins vs. Maple Leafs Shootout – 2/26 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the entire shootout from the Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs form February 26, 2011. … View video

Video: Top Shelf Special Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alex Kovalev makes it look far too easy as he fires a blazing wrist shot past James Reimer in the shootout. … View video

Video: Coach Bylsma: "Flower gets the win" Source: penguins.nhl.com
After Marc-Andre Fleury’s recent great play, Dan Bylsma talks about winning one for his goalie in the wild shootout win over Toronto. … Watch video here

Video: Kovalev talks trade in victory Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alex Kovalev talks about the move to Pittsburgh, his thoughts on being sent for a conditional pick, and his star performance in the win over Toronto. … To see video click here

Video: Fleury happy with offense Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks about the 6-5 shootout win against Toronto and his relief in his team’s scoring punch. … Click here to view video

Video: Talbot happy to win for Fleury Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot talks about the wild shootout win against Toronto. … View video here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-26-2011

Saturday, February 26th, 2011

@pghpenguins: #Pens Mark Letestu at warmups. – http://twitpic.com/444l89

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AHL Gameday 59 – Norfolk Admirals Source: The Pensblog
7:05 PM Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain Home sweet home. … Continue reading here

@pghpenguins: The locker stalls of #Pens Jordan Staal and Alex Kovalev at Air Canada Centre – http://twitpic.com/443erd

Gameday 64 – Maple Leafs Source: The Pensblog
7:00 pm Air Canada Centre TV: FSN/NHLN-US/CBC The first of two games in Toronto. The Leafs believe they can make the playoffs and beating the Pens will just reinforce that idea. That can't happen. … Read more

Letestu to return tonight – 02-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
Another day. … See the article here

Prayers For Clover Source: The Pensblog
Sad email from reader Marc W. about his pet Clover … Read the rest here

@pghpenguins: The #Pens locker room at Air Canada Centre. – http://twitpic.com/4432fq

Twenty Years Later – Kings 8, Penguins 2 – 02-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. We will look back on games on a particul … … See the article here


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Video: Game-Day: Coach Dan Bylsma (2/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma before tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … To see video click here

@pghpenguins: Air Canada Centre in Toronto. #Pens – http://twitpic.com/441rux

The Afternoon Skate: 2/26 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. The PensBlog has been nice enough to let me share the Morning Skate with you . You can follow us on Twitter @RLDhockey ! The Morning After: Yesterday’s scores: Rangers 6, Capitals 0 Hurricanes 4, Penguins 1 Blue Jackets 5, Coyotes 3 Sabres 4, Senators 2 Panthers 2, Thrashers 1 (SO) Lightning 2, Devils 1 Sharks 4, Flames 3 (SO) Blues 5, Oilers 0 Wild 3, Ducks 2 (OT) Predictions record: 6-3 My 3 stars of the night: 1 … Follow this link

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Sterling sent down Source: The Pensblog
The Penguins have assigned forward sniper Brett Sterling to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL). After a more than impressive NHL stint, tallying five points (3 goals, 2 assists) in 7 games, he was given the word today that he has been a victim of the numbers game. Sterling showed that he can play at this level, and now a run at the Calder Cup will just solidify that bet for his future next season, as a UFA … Read this article

RECAP: Whatev. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
Like we're recapping this. … Go here to read the rest

Waiver wire action picking up as Flyers claim Boyton, Caps claim Sturm Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
To no surprise, things are very active on the waiver wire today. The Penguins as expected did not make any claims but several other teams did, including rivals Philadelphia and Washington. The conference leading Philadelphia Flyers in the market for a defenseman, claimed Nick Boynton from the Chicago Blackhawks, while the Washington Capitals claimed forward … Link

About the Maple Leafs – 02-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Maple Leafs. When and where: 7 p.m., Air Canada Centre. … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 02-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . … More here

Trade Deadline Buzz: What’s Next for the Penguins? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The trade deadline is just two days away and the Penguins have not ruled out making at least one more move, after making a splash this week with the additions of James Neal, Matt Niskanen and Alexei Kovalev. … Go here to read the rest

Reim Time: How James Reimer has the Leafs thinking playoffs (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
He's a tall goalie; a presence in the net that shrinks the options for shooters. Some nights he's… … Continued here

NHL RUMOR SATURDAY: Latest NHL Trade Deadline Buzz Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Saturday’s Trade Deadline Buzz The Trade Deadline is just two days away. … See the article here

Penguins Re-Assign Forward Brett Sterling Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Brett Sterling to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Sterling has appeared in seven games for Pittsb… … More

Staggering Pens offense continues to slump Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
MORNING BUZZ — Marc Andre Fleury had a rare night off and the Penguins (36-21-6, 78pts) could never recover, losing the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Friday night at the RBC Center. Fleury gave up three goals on 11 shots and was pulled in the second period. Carolina attacked the Penguins offensively getting their defenseman involved … Follow this link

Penguins demote Sterling – 02-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have demoted forward Brett Sterling to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. In seven NHL games this season, Sterling, 26, has five points (three goals, two assists). In 46 AHL games this season, he has 39 points (18 goals, 21 assists) … The rest is here


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Penguins vs. Maple Leafs Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 36-21-6-78 Home: 20-11-2-42 Road: 16-10-4-36 WHEN: Feb. 26, 2011 … … View post

Penguins’ defensemen look to overcome rash of injuries Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins’ new forwards have received plenty of attention, but for the first time this season, the blue line is attempting to remain cohesive amid a rash of injuries. … Follow this link

Fleury struggles in Penguins’ loss Source: Tribune-Review
Marc-Andre Fleury was yanked after stopping only eight of 11 shots and the Pens never recovered, dropping their fourth straight game. … Excerpt from

Hurricanes jump to early lead, beat Penguins, 3-1 Source: Post Gazette
RALEIGH, N.C. — This game wasn’t over when Carolina scored the first three goals … See the rest here

Sharks defeat Flames 4-3 in a shootout (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
CALGARY – San Jose's Ryane Clowe went from putting his Sharks in peril to being the game's first star. … More here

Friday’s Three Stars: Calvert, Bishop with firsts; Clowe’s heroics (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Matt Calvert, Columbus Blue Jackets In his 20th NHL game, the Blue Jackets rookie tallied a natural… … More here

Penguins Notebook: Kovalev wants second Stanley Cup title Source: Post Gazette
RALEIGH, N.C. — Alex Kovalev is a rare talent — at least, he was earlier in his career — and a unique individual … See the rest here

Cole, Jokinen lead Hurricanes over Penguins 4-1 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Erik Cole is now one of Carolina's grizzled veterans, and on Friday night he celebrated his 600th game in the league and the return of old linemate Cory Stillman with a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Cole, who has five goals and five assists in February, and Stillman were key members of Carolina's 2006 Stanley Cup championship. … Link

Aftermath: Hurricanes 4, Penguins 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins lose to Hurricanes, 4-1 Source: Post Gazette
RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina scored the first three goals of the game en route to a 4-1 victory against the Penguins at the RBC Center tonight. … The rest is here

Hurricanes captain Staal hurt against Pens (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
RALEIGH, N.C. – Carolina Hurricanes captain Eric Staal sustained an upper-body injury during the second period of Friday night's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins and did not return. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Rangers’ Derek Stepan takes out Mike Green with headshot (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Larry Brooks of the NY Post reports tonight that the NHL will review this hit by Derek Stepan of the New York… … Follow this link

Hurricanes captain Staal hurt against Penguins (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Carolina Hurricanes captain Eric Staal sustained an upper-body injury during the second period of Friday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins and did not return. … View post

THIRD PERIOD: Pens down 3-1, could get interesting Source: The Pensblog
Johnson coming in for MAF was all Bylsma could do to wake the team up. Had nothing to do with how MAF was playing. Big goal by Dupuis late. Kovalev lurking. … More here

SECOND PERIOD: Canes up 2-0 on Pens Source: The Pensblog
Has Cam Ward's name even been called yet? … Follow this link

Brooks Orpik Injured—Penguins Continue to Suffer from the Injury Bug Source: Bleacher Report
No matter how the Pittsburgh Penguins season ends this year, one will have to ask himself what kind of a season it could have been without all of the injuries. From the beginning of the season, the Penguins suffered from the injury bug as Jordan Staal missed the first 39 games due to an infection in his foot, and then a broken hand. Evgeni Malkin, who looked under 100% all year, went down with a knee injury in early February. He is now out for the season. Sidney Crosby hasn’t played since January 6 due to a concussion, and might not return until mid-March. Crosby was in the middle of a career-best season … See the article here

Penguins-Hurricanes In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
0:00: That’s game. The ‘Canes avoid a series sweep as they top the Penguins by a score of 4-1. 0:15: Pens back to full strength. … Continue reading here

Video: Post-Game: Jordan Staal (02/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal speaks with reporters following the Penguins’ 4-1 loss to Carolina at the RBC Center in Raleigh, NC. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Matt Niskanen (02/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Niskanen speaks with reporters following the Penguins’ 4-1 loss to Carolina at the RBC Center in Raleigh, NC. … Video here

Video: Postgame: Dustin Jeffrey (02/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dustin Jeffrey speaks with reporters following the Penguins’ 4-1 loss to Carolina at the RBC Center in Raleigh, NC. … Watch video here

Video: Postgame: Dan Bylsma (02/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma speaks with reporters following the Penguins’ 4-1 loss to Carolina at the RBC Center in Raleigh, NC. … Watch here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-25-2011

Friday, February 25th, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

@pghpenguins: Alex Kovalev chats with Kris Letang prior to the #Pens morning skate at RBC Center – http://twitpic.com/43mw3d

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 02-24-2011

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Puck Headlines: The Sidney Crosby terror; Sean Avery, D.D.S. (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in… … Continue reading here


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Video: Ray Shero Media Conference (2/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
GM Ray Shero talks to reporters about the deal to bring F Alexei Kovalev back to Pittsburgh. … Watch video here

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

@pghpenguins: James Neal at warmups before his first game with the #Pens – http://twitpic.com/432lef

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 02-23-2011

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

Sharks at Penguins – 02-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME l1wZ05sD6yw -Greetings on a rather pleasant mid-February day in Pittsburgh. … See more here

Penguins looking at both Stillman, Higgins Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Source: Asking price for Higgins higher than expected With the trade deadline just 5 days away, indications are Penguins GM Ray Shero fully expects to add at least one more top-9 forward to the mix. While Alexei Kovalev remains on the Penguins radar, there continues to be chatter surrounding the Penguins and Florida Panthers. The … Continued here

Gameday 62 – Sharks Source: The Pensblog
7:30 pm CONSOL Energy Center TV: Versus/FSN The Neal/Niskanen Era begins tonight. We expect James Neal to score about 37 goals tonight. … Follow this link

AHL Gameday 58 – Binghamton Senators Source: The Pensblog
7:05 PM Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain The Baby Pens are without six of their top seven scorers now, as captain Ryan Craig has been re-assigned to Wilkes-Barre. Tonight mark's the first AHL game of the season in which Craig is slotted as the leading scorer. Craig brings leadership and some stable veteran offensive output to the table – something that the team has been lacking, as a whole … Visit link

WB/S 3, Norfolk 0 Highlights Source: The Pensblog
Here's a look at this past weekend's first game against the Admirals, which came out to be a fight-filled shutout victory for Brad Thiessen and the Penguins. Goals by Ben Street (6th, 7th) and Zach Sill (5th) … Visit link

Puck Headlines: Waiver wire shockers; Brad Richards update (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in… … Go here to read the rest

Video: Starkist Shootout: Episode 9 (2/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Episode 9 of the Starkist Shootout Series. Beaver A+ Black takes on Allegheny Pee Wee A+ Gold … Video here

Tuesd… WEDNESDAY With Stoosh Source: The Pensblog
It’s Trade Deadline Week, kids. Hockey Christmas. Site hits to TSN will at least quintuple over the next week. Your new best friend on Twitter is Bob McKenzie … Link

Trade Travel Troubles Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share For James Neal, Matt Niskanen and the Penguins, the past three days have been slightly chaotic. … More

LaDuke, Savka, Miller and Radovic Honored by Penguins as Highmark High School Hockey Players of the Month Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zachary LaDuke of Greater Latrobe, Brandon Savka of Central Catholic, Kyle Miller of Thomas Jefferson and Ryan Radovic of Taylor Allderdice are being honored tonight by the Pittsburgh Penguins as Highmark High School Hockey Players of the Month fo… … Read more

Niskanen Ready to Contribute to Pens’ Blue Line Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share When he’s playing his best game, Matt Niskanen described himself as a strong-skating, mobile defenseman that gets involved in the attack all over the ice. He should fit right in with a Penguins def… … Read the rest here

@pghpenguins: #Pens Niskanen's name plate in his new locker room stall at CONSOL Energy Center – http://twitpic.com/42yu27

Neal on Penguins’ style: ‘That s the way it should be’ – 02-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
(Someone needs a new bag.) James Neal and Matt Niskanen finally practiced with the Penguins today. The team’s new lines and defensive pairings: James Neal-Jordan Staal-Pascal DupuisMike Rupp-Max Talbot-Chris ConnerMatt Cooke-Craig Adams-Tyler KennedyBrett Sterling-Joe Vitale-Tim Wallace Brooks Orpik – Kris LetangBen Lovejoy – Zbynek MichalekMatt Niskanen – Deryk Engelland The team’s first power play unit … … Read more here

Post-Morning Skate Update: Neal’s “powering shot” stands out to Bylsma Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
James Neal Media Session from William DePaoli. … Link

Neal Adds Power, Skill to Penguins Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Ever since the Penguins drafted elite centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, there has always been chatter to find dynamic wingers to compliment their talents. It’s something that general manage… … Read more

Ranking the top 20 most significant NHL trade deadline day deals (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
If you put a national holiday, a low-budget three-ring circus and CNN's election night coverage into a… … More here

Video: Game-Day: Matt Niskanen (2/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Niskanen talks to the media following the team’s morning skate. … Watch video here

Video: Game-Day: James Neal (2/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media following the team’s morning skate. … See video here

Video: Injury Update: Mark Letestu (2/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mark Letestu talks to the media following the team’s morning skate. … Click here to view video

Video: Game-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media following the team’s morning skate. … View video here

Video: Game-Day: Coach Bylsma (2/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to the media following the team’s morning skate. … Watch here

@pghpenguins: New Pen James Neal answers questions from the media after the #Pens morning skate – http://twitpic.com/42ye3m

Letestu eyes possible weekend return. Source: Chipped Ice
Some quick hits form the Penguins morning skate: = C Mark Letestu said he could play this weekend. He has not played since Jan. 25, and he was injured Feb. … Read the rest here

Pens’ Letestu says weekend return is possible Source: Tribune-Review
Rookie center Mark Letestu said his surgically repaired left knee has healed to the point that playing this weekend for the Penguins is not “out of the question.” … Continued here

The Mornng Skate: 2/23 Source: The Pensblog
2 RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. … Read more

Game 62: Morning Skate Report: Neal skating with Staal, Dupuis Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Skate Report From Consol San Jose Sharks (34-21-6, 74pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (36-20-5, 77pts) Neal, Niskanen to make debuts: 9:56 a.m – James Neal and Matt Niskanen make their Penguins debut tonight against the San Jose Sharks. Neal, the Penguins prized acquisition out of the three player swap, will look to have a better … The rest is here

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. San Jose Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens’ lines at 10:35 AM… 11:09 AM: Pens practice pics.. … The rest is here

About the Sharks – 02-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Sharks. When and where: 7:30 p.m. Consol Energy Center … Read this article

TWITTER CONTEST: Sharks – Bury Gillies Shirt Source: The Pensblog
Twitter Contest tonight for all the marbles. You will be guessing James Neal's ice time. We will be grabbing the statistic from the NHL Stats Machine. … Continue reading here

Your starting six against the aliens (All-Time) Source: The Pensblog
The fate of humanity and Earth rests on the outcome of one game against aliens. Hope you're not laughing, because we are not joking around. Put yourself in the mind-set. It's the only way this works. … Go here to read the rest

Neal & Niskanen, Where Do We Go From Here? Source: The Pensblog
Now that Ray Sherohas made his big move and James Neal and Matt Niskanen are both expected to play tonight against the Sharks, a lot of people are wondering what will happen next. This good piece from The Sporting News gives us an idea: The sting of losing Goligoski will disappear when the talented 6-2 Neal walks through the dressing room door … The rest is here

Your starting six against the aliens (Current) Source: The Pensblog
The fate of humanity and Earth rests on the outcome of one game against aliens. Hope you're not laughing, because we are not joking around. Put yourself in the mind-set. It's the only way this works. From current NHL players in their current state (EXCLUDING SIDNEY CROSBY), who do you send out onto the ice with literally your life on the line? You shouldn't pick Brodeur as your goalie because he sucks now. The game takes place in two weeks. Crosby won't return in time … More

Penguins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins lost to the Washington Capitals 1-0 Monday, but that wasn’t the news of the day. … View post

New Sabres owner opening wallet for team Source: Tribune-Review
If there were any doubts that Terry Pegula was as big a Sabres fan as he says he is, they were erased when Pegula choked up at the sight of Sabres great Gilbert Perreault in attendance at Pegula’s first news conference as the team’s new owner. … Continued here

Hull says trade ‘win-win’ for both Stars and Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Brett Hull is never afraid to voice his opinion, and he shared some interesting thoughts about the Penguins’ trade with Dallas on Tuesday on Triblive Radio with hosts Chris Mack and Rick Tocchet. … View post

Penguins’ new faces quickly thrown into mix Source: Tribune-Review
James Neal hasn’t practiced with the Penguins yet, but he will play on the top line tonight at Consol Energy Center. … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -In his debut with the Stars, former Penguins defenseman Alex Goligoski (above) logged 23:34 of ice time but took two penalties, including one which led to a power play the Devils scored the game’s only goal on . Fire Joe Niewendyk. … Read the rest here

Penguins Notebook: Neal, Niskanen have trouble traveling to Pittsburgh Source: Post Gazette
Penguins general manager Ray Shero and his staff had left winger James Neal on their wish list for a long time. … View post

Neal is what the Penguins need Source: Post Gazette
James Neal wasn’t able to make it to town in time for the Penguins’ practice Tuesday. That is what happens when a plane that’s supposed to land in Pittsburgh gets diverted to New Jersey, and a connecting flight sits in Newark long after it was supposed to touch down in Western Pennsylvania. … See the article here

Collier: For now, Neal will be Crosby Source: Post Gazette
A guaranteed punch line lurks in every story that includes “diverted to Newark,” and Dan Bylsma had no trouble coming up with one after his Tuesday practice failed to include new Penguins James Neal and Matt Niskanen, late of the Dallas Stars and later of the Newark International Airport. “I hope they don’t think they were traded to the Devils,” Bylsma said. … The rest is here

Pittsburgh Penguins Matt Cooke: Why He Shouldn’t Be Allowed in the League Source: Bleacher Report
It’s no secret that Matt Cooke is a dirty player. … More here

Stars LW Benn returns from shoulder injury (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
DALLAS – Forward Jamie Benn was back in the Dallas Stars lineup against the New Jersey Devils after missing 10 games because of a shoulder injury. … Read more

@pghpenguins: Neal & Niskanen then took to the ice for a late day skate: – http://twitpic.com/42qwtw

Addicting Website For Shootout Info/Video Source: The Pensblog
Sick find by Akus. The site is called NHL Shootouts and you could literally spend all month on it. So many stats … Continue reading here

Penguins vs. Sharks Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Fan Guide vs. San Jose Source: penguins.nhl.com
For fans that are heading to CONSOL Energy Center on Wednesday for the Penguins’ 7:30 pm game versus the San Jose Sharks, here are some key points of information: • Doors will open at 6:00 pm for the 7:30 pm start … … View post

Pittsburgh Penguins Make Moves as Trade Deadline Looms: Analysis and Predictions Source: Bleacher Report
As we all know now, Ray Shero made a move yesterday sending Alex “Goose” Goligoski out of town for James Neal and Matt Niskanen from the Dallas Stars . … More here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-22-2011

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Will the Philadelphia Flyers achieve their Stanley Cup goal? (Associated Content) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins' 2008-09 path to Stanley Cup victory was paved by losing to the Detroit Red Wings in the 2007-08 finals. … Link

Penguins’ 2 additions grounded by snowstorm (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins have to wait another day before their reinforcements arrive. … See more here

O’Really? Source: The Pensblog
Empty Netters saw this. … See the rest here

Penguins’ 2 new additions grounded by snowstorm (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have to wait another day before their reinforcements arrive. Forward James Neal and defenseman Matt Niskanen missed practice Tuesday, a day after being acquired in a trade with Dallas … More here

Twenty Years Later – Devils 5, Penguins 2 – 02-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. We will look back on games on a particular date … … See the rest here


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Video: Off-Day: Coach Bylsma (2/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following this morning’s practice. … View video here

Martin, Kunitz won’t play vs Sharks; Pens have 4 players sidelined with concussions Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
NEAL TO PLAY WITH STAAL AND KENNEDY James Neal was not able to practice with Pittsburgh today but head coach Dan Bylsma said Neal will skate on a line with Jordan Staal and Tyler Kennedy. LETESTU, JEFFREY TO PRACTICE FULLY ON WEDNESDAY — Forwards Dustin Jeffrey and Mark Letestu continue to progress very well from … The rest is here

New Sabres owner keeping Ruff, opening wallet (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
BUFFALO, N.Y. – New Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula says Lindy Ruff will stay on as coach and promises general manager Darcy Regier a blank cheque for a winning team. … Continued here

Listen To Puck Daddy Radio for Razor Reaugh on Stars/Pens trade (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It's a Tuesday edition of Puck Daddy Radio, and we're chatting about the following and much more: •… … Continue reading here

@pghpenguins: #Pens Staal & his hair at Pittsburgh's Tuesday practice at CONSOL Energy Center – http://twitpic.com/42msrn

The Morning Skate: 2/22 Source: The Pensblog
2 RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games … Continue reading here

Fallout from the Penguins – Stars trade Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITTSBURGH — The Penguins have taken the ice for today’s practice at the Consol Energy Center. No James Neal or Matt Niskanen as both players had their flights to Pittsburgh delayed. Both were expected to be on the ice this afternoon but the weather has halted those plans … See the rest here

Penguins Re-Assign Craig, Strait Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Ryan Craig and defenseman Brian Strait to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Craig has appeared in s… … View post

Penguins demote Craig, Strait – 02-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins demoted forward Ryan Craig (above) and defenseman Brian Strait to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. Craig has appeared in six NHL games this season. He failed to record a point and was a minus-3. … Read more here

Video: Off-Day: Jordan Staal (2/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters following this morning’s practice. … Watch video here

Video: Off-Day: Zbynek Michalek (2/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to reporters following this morning’s practice. … View video

Video: Off-Day: Pascal Dupuis (2/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to reporters following this morning’s practice. … Video here

Another deadline-period update (key names: Kovalev, Stillman). Source: Chipped Ice
OK, so coverage of Mondays trade was pretty extensive, but in case you missed any of it here are the links: = Trade story, with comments from GM Ray Shero, coach Dan Bylsma, Ds Alex Goligoski and Matt Niskanen: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_723971.html = My big-picture analysis on what this deal means: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_724062.html = Goligoski speaking on his way out: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_724017.html By … See more here

@pghpenguins: Max Talbot at a team signing session before the #Pens' 12 p.m. – http://twitpic.com/42lzsn

Penguins Report: 2/22/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:35 AM: Before practice today, the Pens held a signing session. Throughout the year, certain days are designated for the players and coaches to autograph items that will be donated to charities … See the rest here

Report: Fractured thumb for Capitals’ Backstrom (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Translated reports from foreign-language sources can be choppy waters at times, but usually not when the news is… … Read this article

Trade Reaction Part Two: Welcoming James Neal and Matt Niskanen Source: The Pensblog
All our life, we wanted a player's name on the Pens to sound like he is a stagecoach robber from the Wild Wild West. Enter James Neal. Part One of the trade reaction: A Farewell to Goligoski. The first reaction to the Neal acquisition from everyone imaginable: Finally! A Winger For Siiiiid! At 6'3″, 203 pounds, he's a bad son of a bitch; a power forward. … Follow this link

Capitals close gap on Penguins and take season series Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post Penguins-Capitals Tidbits — Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals (32-19-10, 74 pts) continued their dominance against the Pittsburgh Penguins (36-20-5, 77 pts), winning their 7th straight road game against Pittsburgh with a 1-0 victory on Monday night at the Consol Energy Center. Ovechkin’s power play goal at 16:38 of the second period was the … More

RECAP: Whiteout. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
We can talk about it until we are blue in the sac. The Pens got another great team effort from an undermanned team. … See the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . … Link

Trade Reaction Part One: A Farewell To Alex Goligoski Source: The Pensblog
Part One of our take on the Goligoski/Neal-Niskanen trade. GoGo, Goose, Goalagainstski … Go here to read the rest

Video: Post-Game: Coach Bylsma (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to the media following tonight’s game. … Click here to view video


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On the Goligoski Trade: Shero gave Penguin fans what they wanted, once again Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
By Tim Benz You gotta hand it to Ray Shero Penguin fans. He makes the trades you want him to make. In 2007 you asked for a veteran power forward and a fighter. … Excerpt from

Ovechkin, Neuvirth lead Capitals to beat Penguins (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Alex Ovechkin blasted such a hard shot into the top corner of the net that Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau couldn't see the puck go in even after watching the replay. … Continued here

Strait helps out on defense following trade Source: Tribune-Review
With Alex Goligoski traded to Dallas and Paul Martin banged up, the Penguins looked to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for help. … Visit link

Neal deal a move for future Source: Tribune-Review
After spending time with Penguins general manager Ray Shero a few weeks ago, an NHL agent predicted a busy trade-deadline period wouldn’t pass without Shero making a move. … Go here to read the rest

Goligoski says goodbye to Pittsburgh Source: Tribune-Review
Former Penguins defenseman Alex Goligoski, traded to Dallas on Tuesday afternoon, joked that he knew rooting for his beloved Green Bay Packers in the Super Bowl “would come back to haunt me.” … View post

Ovechkin beats Penguins with power play goal Source: Tribune-Review
During the past two months, the Penguins and Capitals have talked trash on HBO, played in a football stadium and exchanged barbs. … Read this article

Pittsburgh Penguins Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury: From Goat to Team MVP Source: Bleacher Report
Turnaround stories and sports go hand and hand. … More here

NHL Roundup: A look at Monday’s games (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Washington Capitals continued their dominance over the injury-riddled Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. … See more here

Goligoski shipped in ‘hockey trade’ Source: Post Gazette
This time of year in the NHL, there are rental agreements, and then there are what Penguins general manager Ray Shero repeatedly called “hockey trades.” Shero crafted one of the latter Monday, acquiring power forward James Neal and versatile defenseman Matt Niskanen from Dallas for defenseman Alex Goligoski. … See more here

Penguins’ talent no match for Ovechkin, Capitals Source: Post Gazette
This was not about working hard or throwing pucks at the net or manufacturing chances. It was not an issue of effort, or a willingness to sweat and sacrifice. … Continued here

Penguins Notebook: Kunitz skates in full gear, could return soon Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins are getting immediate help at forward after trading for winger James Neal, but help from within might not be far off. … Follow this link

NHL Roundup: Islanders surprise Panthers Source: Post Gazette
The odds are stacked against New York Islanders getting into the Eastern Conference playoff race, but under interim coach Jack Capuano, they are trying to salvage a season that showed little hope of providing anything positive not long ago. … See the article here

Ovechkin, Neuvirth lift Caps over Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Alex Ovechkin blasted such a hard shot into the top corner of the net that Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau couldn't see the puck go in even after watching the replay. … See the article here

Monday’s Three Stars: Moulson tricks Florida; Neuvirth blanks Pens (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Matt Moulson, New York Islanders Two day after beating his brother-in-law Jonathan Quick for two… … The rest is here

Ray Shero > NHL 11 Source: The Pensblog
Let's end the night on a good note. … Excerpt from

Aftermath: Capitals 1, Penguins 0 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Alex Goligoski to the Dallas Stars For Two Players Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager Ray Shero has struck again, and this time he didn’t wait until the trade deadline.Despite the fact that the Penguins are without Evgeni Malkin for the rest of the season and without Sidney Crosby out indefinitely with a concussion, Shero was bound to try to improve his team short-term should Crosby return for a playoff run. Despite all the injuries and distractions that the Penguins are facing they remain fourth in the Eastern Conference, and are just a few wins behind the Philadelphia Flyers in the Atlantic Divison. On Monday, Shero and pulled a the trigger in a very good trade with the Dallas Stars. The Penguins traded25-year-old defenseman Alex Goligoskto Dallas for LW James Neal, 23, and D Matt Niskanen, 24. This trade works out for both teams … Go here to read the rest

Pens lose 1-0 Source: The Pensblog
CONSOL was on the verge of exploding if the red light came on, but it never did. … Visit link

With just over $3 million in cap space, Pens still looking to add Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Adding scoring help remains a priority Penguins GM Ray Shero made his first splash of the season this afternoon, acquiring James Neal and Matt Niskanen from the Dallas Stars in exchange for defenseman Alex Goligoski. With the trade deadline seven days away, the Penguins are likely not done and are expected to remain active in … The rest is here

THIRD PERIOD: Pens/Caps, 1-0 Caps Source: The Pensblog
Well played game. Pens had some good chances. A.O … See the article here

SECOND PERIOD: Caps/Pens scoreless Source: The Pensblog
Great first period. As good as the Pens could play without putting one home. … Continue reading here

Mario Lemieux: Criticism of Pittsburgh Penguins Owner Unsubstantiated Source: Bleacher Report
By now, most everyone has read a myriad of opinions, blogs, message boards and news stories on Mario Lemieux’s statement regarding the aftermath of an ugly, incident-filled mauling of his Pittsburgh Penguins at the hands of the New York Islanders. Garnering even more attention has been the backlash by fans, players and media members concerning Lemieux’s statement. If by some chance you missed it, click here … Follow this link

Pens acquire Neal for Goligoski in deal with Stars (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
With or without an injury-riddled lineup, the opportunity to acquire young power forward James Neal in a trade with the Dallas Stars was too good to pass up for Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero. Praising Neal's potential, and the fact that he has a year left on his contract, Shero elected to make the trade on Monday in exchange for offensive defenseman Alex Goligoski. … The rest is here

Pens GM Shero’s Transcript Following Neal, Niskanen Acquisitions Source: penguins.nhl.com
Below is Penguins general manager Ray Shero’s transcript following the team’s acquisitions of James Neal and Matt Niskanen from the Dallas Stars. … Read more here

Pens Support "Hockey for Huggies" Wednesday to Help Moms and Babies in Need Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins are teaming up with the National Hockey League and Huggies in the “Hockey for Huggies” program to help moms and babies in need – and they’ll get a big assist from Giant Eagle and Kimberly Clark Wedne… … See more here

Pens GM Shero: This is the Hockey Trade We’ve Been Looking For Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share With the NHL’s trade deadline just one week away, the Penguins pulled the trigger on a move Monday afternoon that helped bolster the team’s depth at winger and added a skilled defenseman in a de… … Excerpt from

Capitals at Penguins – 02-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME l1wZ05sD6yw Greetings from a snowy, snowy, snowy Pittsburgh. … Read more here

Video: Trade Update: Ray Shero (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Executive Vice President and General Manager Ray Shero comments on the recent acquisition of James Neal and Matt Niskanen and trade of Alex Goligoski. … Video here

Video: Penguins vs Capitals (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins vs Capitals feature shown in game on February 21, 2011 … See this video

Video: Fleury Denies Ovechkin Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alex Ovechkin kicks into high gear for the breakaway but Marc-Andre Fleury comes up with a big stop. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Max Talbot (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot talks to the media following tonight’s game. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Mike Rupp (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Rupp talks to the media following tonight’s game. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Zbynek Michalek (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media following tonight’s game. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Jordan Staal (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media following tonight’s game. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media following tonight’s game. … View video here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-21-2011

Monday, February 21st, 2011

Pens make a move, ship Goligoski to Dallas Source: Tribune-Review
For the second time in three seasons the Penguins have traded a promising, puck-moving defenseman. … The rest is here

Alex Goligoski speaks on his way out of Pittsburgh. Source: Chipped Ice
Former Penguins D Alex Goligoski spoke to me Tuesday on his way the Pittsburgh airport. He had time to pack only two bags of clothes, and the most pressing thing on his mind was a snowstorm. Not sure if Im going to make my flight, he said, sounding almost relieved to have his trade to … Link

Pens GM Ray Shero talks acquisition of James Neal and says Niskanen was important to deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
SHERO’S CONFERENCE CALL TIDBITS — Shero said that in the last month or two he has had talks with the Stars about several different scenarios. … Read this article

Pens acquire Neal for Goligoski in deal with Stars (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins began addressing their banged-up lineup by acquiring forward James Neal from the Dallas Stars in exchange for offensive defenceman Alex Goligoski on Monday. … Follow this link

In James Neal, has Ray Shero found his winger for Sidney Crosby? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
While you were out today celebrating Presidents' Day or Family Day, a pair of NHL GMs were continuing the… … See the rest here

Penguins recall defenseman Brian Strait; Martin won’t play Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defenseman Brian Strait (2006 3rd round pick) for tonight’s game. Defenseman Paul Martin will not play tonight for the Penguins. Strait, 23, is in his second full season with WBS. … See the rest here

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

Gameday 61 – Capitals Source: The Pensblog
7:30 pm CONSOL Energy Center TV: Versus/TSN2 Back-to-back games for both the Pens and the Caps. … Read more

Penguins deal Goligoski to Dallas for Neal and Niskanen Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have acquired left winger James Neal and defenseman Matt Niskanen from Dallas for defenseman Alex Goligoski. … Visit link

NHL Trade Deadline: Dallas Trades James Neal & Matt Niskanen For Alex Goligoski Source: Bleacher Report
It’s official ladies and gentleman, the Dallas Stars have traded RW James Neal and D Matt Niskanen to Pittsburgh for D Alex Goligoski. The trade comes after a day of rampant speculation, something unusual for any deal which Penguins GM Ray Shero makes. Pittsburgh makes out big time on this deal, as it was earlier thought that the Penguins would have to give up more than just Goligoski to acquire James Neal … Read this article

Penguins recall Strait – 02-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
With the combination of today’s trade sending Alex Goligoski to the Stars in exchange for James Neal and Matt Niskanen and the questionable availability of Paul Martin for tonight’s game, the Penguins recalled defenseman Brian Strait from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. Strait, 23, has appeared in 54 AHL games this season with eight points (two goals, six assists) and a plus-17 rating. A t … … Read more

Penguins Acquire James Neal and Matt Niskanen From Dallas In Exchange For Alex Goligoski Source: penguins.nhl.com
JAMES NEAL Video › … … Read more here

Penguins acquire James Neal in three player deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired winger James Neal and defenseman Matt Niskanen in exchange for defenseman Alex Goligoski, the teams have announced. … The rest is here

Goligoski to Stars for James Neal & Matt Niskanen Source: The Pensblog
And Shero makes his first move. … Continue reading here

Penguins’ Chris Kunitz on track to return (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh Penguins forward Chris Kunitz has resumed practising after missing six games with a lower body injury, and could be ready to return this week. … More here

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Penguins trade Goligoski to Stars for Neal, Niskanen – 02-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have traded defenseman Alex Goligoski to the Stars in exchange for forward James Neal (above) and defenseman Matt Niskanen . Neal, 23, has played in 59 games this season and has scored 39 points (21 goals, 18 assists). A sec … … View post

Flames waive Hagman (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Calgary Flames placed veteran forward Niklas Hagman on waivers on Monday. … Link

Video: Starkist Shootout: Episode 8 (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Episode 8 of the Starkist Shootout Series. Morgantown U14 Lady Blades take on the Allegheny Pee Wee 3 team. … View video here

Video: James Neal Highlights (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins have acquired James Neal and Matt Niskanen from the Dallas Stars in exchange for Alex Goligoski earlier today … Watch video here

Puck Headlines: Penguins, Stars talk trade; Koivu, Hamhuis updates (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in… … Read more

NHL Trade Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins Alex Goligoski For Dallas Stars James Neal Source: Bleacher Report
Reports have recently come out that the Pittsburgh Penguins are talking to the Dallas Stars about a deal that would send defenseman Alex Goligoski to the Stars in exchange for forward James Neal. Darren Dreger of TSN reported in his daily update, The Dreger Report , that this deal was being discussed. It could be a good fit for both sides, but would probably involve some other pieces (draft picks) being exchanged … Read more here

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 11, Maple Leafs 4 – 02-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. … Read this article

Wild lose Koivu to broken finger (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Minnesota Wild will have to continue their playoff push for some time without top centre Mikko Koivu, who suffered a broken finger. … Link

NHL Trade Rumors: Mikko Koivu and The Top 10 Injuries Affecting the Deadline Source: Bleacher Report
The NHL trade deadline is only a little over a week away. Many teams have suffered significant losses due to injury. Many of these injuries have fallen on high-profile players, a worst-case scenario for their teams. … Read the rest here

Pens discussing deal for Stars winger James Neal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens trying to work up package for Stars Neal Darren Dreger of TSN.CA reported this morning on talks between the Penguins and Dallas Stars, with those talks surrounding Pens defenseman Alex Goligoski and Stars winger James Neal. The Penguins have not shown a willingness to move Goligoski but Neal has always been sought out as … View post

Staal expected in lineup tonight, Martin questionable Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Jordan Staal is expected to play tonight against Washington at Consol Energy Center, coach Dan Bylsma said after the game-day skate … Link

Penguins F Kunitz on track to return by week’s end (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Chris Kunitz has resumed practicing after missing six games with a lower body injury, and could be ready to return this week. … Visit link

Video: Game-Day: Coach Bylsma (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … View video here

Video: Injury Update: Chris Kunitz (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … See video here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey: Episode 19 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Hosts Steve Mears and Katie O’Malley take you Inside Penguins Hockey. … Video here

Video: Game-Day: Alex Goligoski (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alex Goligoski talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … See this video

Video: Game-Day: Tim Wallace (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tim Wallace talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … View video

Video: Game-Day: Brett Sterling (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brett Sterling talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … View video

The Morning Skate: 2/21 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. … Link

Depleted Pens continue to maintain and set for pivotal matchup tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Washington Capitals (31-19-10, 72pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (36-19-5, 77pts) Season Series: Washington leads 2-1 TV: Versus | 7:30 p.m. | Pens-Caps set for Pivotal Matchup The Pittsburgh Penguins (36-19-5, 77pts) got a valuable point in Sunday afternoon’s 3-2 shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks … Read more

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Fan Guide vs. Washington Source: penguins.nhl.com
For fans that are heading to CONSOL Energy Center on Monday for the Penguins’ 7:30 p.m. … The rest is here

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Washington Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:35 AM: According to Bylsma, Jordan Staal is available against Washington. Staal had a scare after getting hit with a puck in Sunday’s game against Chicago. … The rest is here

What We Learned: Why Heritage Classic was a poorly timed mistake (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… … Read more

About the Capitals – 02-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Capitals. … Continued here

RECAP: MAF-house on Madison. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
Pens pick up another critical point. All you need to know. In a game that was critical to the Blackhawks, the Pens hung on to the bitter end. In the years before the Pens and Hawks started shooting to stardom, we saw the Hawks as a mirror image of the Pens, in terms of building through the draft, plugging holes with some tick turds making plays, and solid defense. The only parts that aren't similar: the egregious Brian Campbell contract and the fact that even some of the Blackhawks players don't know who their goalie is. Can't really find a reason to despise the Hawks. The Marian Hossa hate should've subsided when the Cup was raised in Detroit … Read more

Penguins Host Children’s Book Collection on March 12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins organization will host its third children’s book collection on Saturday, March 12 for the benefit of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. ; Fans are encouraged to bring new or gently used children’s books to CONSOL Energy Center on Saturday afternoon, March 12 when the Penguins battle the Montreal Canadiens … Read the rest here

Information not released on Staal’s injury Source: Tribune-Review
There was no clarity Sunday night regarding the status of Penguins center Jordan Staal. He did not take another shift after he was struck on the left side of his face near his jaw by a puck shot from defenseman Kris Letang during an overtime power play in an eventual 3-2 shootout loss at Chicago. … The rest is here

Flames don’t falter outdoors Source: Tribune-Review
Rene Bourque scored two goals, Miikka Kiprusoff stopped 39 shots and the Calgary Flames beat the Montreal Canadiens, 4-0, on Sunday in the Heritage Classic outdoor game at McMahon Stadium. … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Shelly Anderson’s recap from yesterday’s game . Craig Adams told Marc-Andre Fleury about the shootout moves of Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp … See the article here

Sunday’s Three Stars: Bourque’s ‘Classic’ pair; Bertuzzi hits 1,000 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. … More here

NHL Roundup: Calgary captures Heritage Classic classic Source: Post Gazette
Rene Bourque scored two goals, and Miikka Kiprusoff stopped 39 shots as the Calgary Flames beat the visiting Montreal Canadiens, 4-0, Sunday in the Heritage Classic outdoors game at McMahon Stadium. Anton Babchuk had a short-handed goal and Alex Tanguay also scored for the Flames, who became just the second home team in the NHL’s six outdoors games to get a win. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins battle back twice but lose to Chicago in a shootout Source: Post Gazette
CHICAGO — With the game going to a shootout, Craig Adams had a quick conference with goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury on the Penguins bench Sunday at United Center. Adams is a former member of the Chicago Blackhawks, so he had some tips to offer. Adams went over Jonathan Toews, whom Fleury stopped with his right pad. … Excerpt from

Penguins Notebook: Staal gives thumb’s up after injury Source: Post Gazette
CHICAGO — The Penguins went into their game Sunday against the Blackhawks with eight injured forwards, including top centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. By the end of the 3-2 shootout loss, they were down another forward. … Read more here

Players to watch as NHL trade deadline approaches (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Anybody trying to come up with a top 10 list of players to move on or near the Feb. … See the rest here

Staal Gives ‘Thumbs Up’ After Scare Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share CHICAGO – Center Jordan Staal gave the Penguins a scare in the team’s 3-2 shootout setback to the Blackhawks at United Center. Staal was positioned in front of the net on a Pittsburgh power play d… … Link

‘Cookie’ Monster in Return Source: penguins.nhl.com
CHICAGO – Penguins forward Matt Cooke returned to Pittsburgh’s lineup in spectacular fashion. .roundedcornr_box { background: #e4e4e4; float: right; margin: 0 10px; width: 235px; border: 1px solid #66… … The rest is here

Aftermath: Blackhawks 3, Penguins 2 (SO) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Video: Post-Game: Coach Dan Bylsma (2/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma following Sunday’s shootout loss to the Blackhawks … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Matt Cooke (2/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Cooke following Sunday’s shootout loss to the Blackhawks … See video here

Video: Post-Game: Craig Adams (2/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams following Sunday’s shootout loss to the Blackhawks … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-20-2011

Sunday, February 20th, 2011

Pens earn point in shootout loss Source: Tribune-Review
This was the first of five games in seven days for the Penguins, who are playing with many AHL players. … View post

Kane’s SO goal lifts Blackhawks past Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
CHICAGO – Patrick Kane scored the only goal in the shootout to lift the Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. … Continued here

Blackhawks defeat Penguins, 3-2 Source: Post Gazette
CHICAGO — The injury-depleted Penguins lost for the fifth time in their past seven games, 3-2, in a shootout against the Chicago Blackhawks today at United Center. … Read the rest here

Pens get a point, lose 3-2 in shootout Source: The Pensblog
If not for MAF, there may have been some kind of mercy rule enacted for this game. Instead, MAF kept the Pens in the game, and Brett Sterling comes up huge late in the third with the tying goal. After a great overtime period and Tyler Kennedy aiming for the top shelf but obviously missing, the game went to a shootout. Toews-Sharp-Kane. Dupuis-Letang-Kennedy. … Continue reading here

THIRD PERIOD: Pens/Hawks, Cookie strikes back 1-1 Source: The Pensblog
Gutsy effort by the Pens right now. MAF has shined. … The rest is here

SECOND PERIOD: Pens/Hawks, 1-0 hawks Source: The Pensblog
MAF bailed the Pens out for the early part of the first period. … See the rest here

Penguins-Blackhawks In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
Patrick Kane scores the only goal of the first three rounds to spur the Blackhawks to a 3-2 shootout victory over the Penguins. SHOOTOUT 0:00: We’re going to a shootout at the United Center! 1:31: Fleury with two absolutely unbeli… … Continue reading here

Penguins at Blackhawks – 02-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME l1wZ05sD6yw Hey, guess where we are: -No, not quite: -EN reader Caroline is on site and sends in some photos. … Read more here

Video: Game-Day: Coach Dan Bylsma (1/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma before today’s matchup against the Blackhawks. … Watch video here

The first Deadline Period update (key name: Hemsky). Source: Chipped Ice
Greetings from Chicago, dear readers. Weather was better in Pittsburgh when I left my fair city this Sunday morning. Chicago: chilly, rainy, and considerably lacking buzz for a game between the last two Cup winners — not that either the Blackhawks or Penguins resemble their most recent title teams … Continued here

Gameday 60 – Blackhawks Source: The Pensblog
3:30 pm United Center TV: NBC The defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks currently sit four points out of the playoffs. They're 3-5-2 in their last ten games … Continue reading here

Video: Don Cherry rips into Mario Lemieux as hypocrite (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Don Cherry had the wind as his back on Saturday night: Pumped up by “troop night” before the Toronto… … See the rest here

The Morning Skate: 2/20 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games … The rest is here

About the Blackhawks – 02-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Blackhawks. When and where: 3:30 p.m., United Center. TV: NBC … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Cup Chronicles: Paul Stanton Source: Tribune-Review
Stanton paired with Zarley Zalapski for the majority of the season and later teamed with Ulf Samuelsson after the huge trade with Hartford in March. … See more here

Rossi on the Road: Live from New York … it’s many long nights Source: Tribune-Review
The Brawl, a bus crash and the Big Guy’s bomb. … Continue reading here

Baby Pens coach calls younger Orpik ‘good team guy’ Source: Tribune-Review
After a flurry of call-ups decimated their forward ranks, the Baby Pens played last weekend without their top seven scorers. One of the players who helped fill that void was winger Andrew Orpik, younger brother of Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik. … Read the rest here

Blackhawks struggling a year after their Stanley Cup win Source: Tribune-Review
The Blackhawks are out of playoff position and struggling to replace key players from last year’s team. … Read more here

Depleted Penguins push toward playoffs Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins held a 12-point cushion on eighth-place Carolina yesterday and are all but assured of a playoff spot. … Excerpt from

Refuse to Lose. WB/S PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins team are a force to be reckoned with. Take away any AHL team's top 7 scorers and they'll lose 8-2 on a consistent, nightly basis. … See more here

The Internet Troll Kenny Melvin Returns;Then Banned Source: The Pensblog
A long, long time ago we meant our match in terms of Internet trolls. … The rest is here

Latest Chatter: Habs, Lightning among contenders aggressively looking to add Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Around the NHL Several playoff and even Stanley Cup contenders addressed needs this week as the wheeling and dealing has been rampant throughout the NHL. In the East, Philadelphia landed the top-9 forward they sought in Kris Versteeg, while Boston acquired their coveted puck moving defenseman in Tomas Kaberle. Meanwhile, In Tampa Bay, the Lightning … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 02-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Ray Shero’s plans at the trade deadline hinge on Sidney Crosby’s (above) health . -Some bad news as former Penguins’ forward Nick Harbaruk’s health has taken a turn for the worst … Read more

Cooke’s return will make big hit with Penguins Source: Post Gazette
Matt Cooke already had served his four-game suspension. Already had forfeited nearly $88,000 in salary. Already had been skewered by critics from across the continent … More here

Penguins Notebook: Wallace back in lineup Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins are 7 for 7 again. They recalled right winger Tim Wallace from their minor league team in Wilkes-Barre Saturday, which means all seven of the Baby Penguins’ leading scorers again are on the major league roster … See the article here

On the Penguins: Crosby could be biggest addition Source: Post Gazette
This time, it is not just about salary cap space. It is not simply about identifying holes in the lineup, and trying to plug them. … Read the rest here

Collier: NHL fights should be KO’d Source: Post Gazette
Demonstrating again his stranglehold on the obvious, National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman said the other night in Tampa that he will not be engaging Penguins owner Mario Lemieux in any further debate on the fighting issue or the discipline issue. … Link

NHL: Pens have competition for Kovalev? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Multiple Teams Interested in 37 year old Winger? The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to kick the tires on winger Alexei Kovalev but to this point, Pittsburgh has felt no urgency to move on him as they have waited for the market to evolve a bit. In fact, Penguin sources have indicated this week that they don’t … Continue reading here

Penguins vs. Blackhawks Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
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PensHead Daily Links 02-19-2011

Saturday, February 19th, 2011

Local Product Joins Penguins Organization Source: penguins.nhl.com
A local hockey product has joined the Penguins organization. Pittsburgh native Tyler Murovich’s rights were acquired by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton from the Springfield Falcons. Murovich, 21, has most recently appeared in 14 games with the… … Read the rest here

Penguins Recall Forward Wallace Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Tim Wallace from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Wallace has appeared in four games with Pittsburgh…. … Read the rest here

Penguins recall Wallace 02-19-11 Source: Empty Netters
It’s the dawn of a new Tim Wallace era. With forward Nick Johnson expected to miss tomorrow’s game at Chicago, the Penguins recalled Wallace from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL two days after demoting him. … More

AHL Gameday 57 – Norfolk Admirals Source: The Pensblog
7:15 PM Norfolk Scope NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain Pittsburgh native Tyler Murovich (C) has been acquired from Springfield, and assigned to WB/S. He will make his debut with his hometown organization tonight. Geoff Walker was hurt in last night's effort against Norfolk … Continued here

Can You Smell It? WB/S PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
Last night, the injury and call-up riddled Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins somehow went into Norfolk and pulled out yet another assumably possible victory. Brad Thiessen got the start in net, and stopped 35 of 35 shots. … Visit link

Pens continue to scout Panthers heavily as trade deadline looms Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Things can accelerate rather quickly, but on Friday the Penguins were said to not be closing in on any deals as trade action throughout the NHL has been rampant this week. As of this afternoon, there also hasn’t been much buzz yet on the Penguins but here’s the latest surrounding the team. *There is a … Read this article

Twenty Years Later: Penguins 6, Sabres 3 – 02-18-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history … View post

Video: Off-Day: Ben Lovejoy (2/19/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy talks to reporters following practice at Southpointe. … See video here

Video: Off-Day: Zbynek Michalek (2/19/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to reporters following practice at Southpointe. … See video here

Video: Off-Day: Craig Adams (2/19/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams talks to reporters following practice at Southpointe. … See this video

Video: Off-Day: Coach Dan Bylsma (2/19/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following practice at Southpointe. … To see video click here

Pens/Hawks streaming on NBC.com Source: The Pensblog
Just a heads-up: Sunday's game will be streaming on NBC.com. … See the article here

NHL Buzz: Blues listening to offers for Boyes and Berglund in wake of blockbuster deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Executives around the league are buzzing about last night’s shocking trade between the St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche. In the deal, St. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Report: 2/19/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:18 AM: The Pens are on the ice for practice. Nick Johnson, who suffered an upper-body injury in Friday’s practice is not on the ice. No Kunitz, Letestu, Tangradi or Jeffrey for now. … Excerpt from

The Morning Skate: 2/19 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. The PensBlog has been nice enough to let me share the Morning Skate with you . You can follow us on Twitter @RLDhockey ! Enjoy! The Morning After: Yesterday’s scores: Devils 1, Rangers 0 Blues 3, Sabres 0 Bruins 4, Senators 2 Red Wings 4, Panthers 3 Hurricanes 3, Flyers 2 Wild 5, Ducks 1 Blue Jackets 4, Blackhawks 3 Predictions record: 5-2 My 3 stars of the night: 1 … See more here

Asham joins Crosby, Tangradi as Penguins with concussions Source: Tribune-Review
It turns out that three Penguins players have suffered concussions over the past six weeks. … Continued here

Penguins’ Goligoski enjoys consistent success Source: Tribune-Review
While Kris Letang has generated buzz with his breakout campaign, Alex Goligoski has quietly, consistently thrived this season. … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-19-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Nick Johnson (above) left practice yesterday due to an “upper-body” injury . … Link

Penguins’ Sterling savors time in NHL Source: Post Gazette
This has been quite the whirlwind trip from the minor leagues for Penguins winger Brett Sterling — and for reasons that stretch beyond the impressive point a game he has produced in the four he has played. Other than two games in the New York area, both losses, Sterling is in the midst of a personal reunion tour with the added bonus of playing NHL games. … Visit link

Penguins Notebook: Johnson lastest forward with an injury Source: Post Gazette
With the Penguins lately, most news is bad news, considering their streak of injuries, but Friday the reports were mixed. There was another injury to another forward. … Continued here

Video: Penguins visit the Keystone Oaks (2/18/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Joe Vitale, Ryan Craig, and Brett Sterling visit the Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles Hockey team at their practice at the Ice Castle in Castle Shannon … Video here


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PensHead Daily Links 02-18-2011

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Above-Average Joe Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Joe Vitale scored his first NHL goal in just his fourth NHL game, helping the Penguins to a 3-2 overtime win over Colorado on Wednesday. And although he’s a player that’s always been relied o… … Continued here

Cherry says avoiding headshots impossible (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
CALGARY – Don Cherry says it is impossible to completely eliminate head injuries in hockey and the NHL should concentrate its efforts on doing away with blindside hits. … The rest is here

@pghpenguins: #Pens Kunitz and Letestu skated after the team's practice at Southpointe – http://twitpic.com/4169s5

Marinehawk12 has added a photo to the pool: Warm-up skate at Pepsi Center, Denver CO.

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Video: Off-Day: Coach Bylsma (2/18/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following practice at Southpointe. … View video

Video: Off-Day: Jordan Staal (2/18/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters following practice at Southpointe. … See this video

Video: Off-Day: Matt Cooke (2/18/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Cooke talks to reporters following practice at Southpointe. … Watch video here

Video: Off-Day: Tyler Kennedy (2/18/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy talks to reporters following practice at Southpointe. … Watch video here

Video: Off-Day: Joe Vitale (2/18/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Vitale talks to reporters following practice at Southpointe. … View video here

AHL Gameday 56 – Norfolk Admirals Source: The Pensblog
7:30 PM Norfolk Scope NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain The Baby Pens are back in action since last Sunday's seemingly improbable routing of Hershey, 7-1. That win has boosted the confidence of every player on the current team, Wheeling call-up or not. … Visit link

The "Where In The World Is Sidney Crosby?" Photoshop Expo Source: The Pensblog
Thanks to everyone who sent in their submissions. If we missed your Photoshop in this post, it's because something went wrong somewhere … Read the rest here

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Busy day of moves as Boston lands Kaberle and Wheeler is shipped off to Atlanta Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
A busy day of moves in the National Hockey League and it’s not even 2:00 p.m. as Tomas Kaberle has been officially traded to the Boston Bruins. The Bruins landed their coveted puck moving defenseman and the Maple Leafs will receive prospect Joe Colborne, the Bruins’ first round pick in 2011 and a conditional 2nd … Continue reading here

Post-Practice Notes: Johnson suffers upper body injury in practice Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Quick Notes from Bylsma’s Media Session *Dan Bylsma, as expected, confirmed that Chris Kunitz and Dustin Jeffrey will not be in the lineup this weekend. Both, however, appear on track to return at somepoint this week. … Excerpt from

Penguins Face Defending Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Sunday at 3:30pm on NBC Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will play back-to-back nationally televised games this coming Sunday and Monday. The Penguins will face the defending Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks Sunday, Feb. … More here

Dan Bylsma’s 5 Best Moments as Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
Wednesday night’s Pittsburgh Penguins game against the Colorado Avalanche marked the second anniversary of the first game Dan Bylsma coached as the Penguins bench boss. Bylsma was promoted to head coach of the Penguins in February of 2009 after Michel Therrien was fired. … More here

Friday Practice Notes: Pens will only be getting Matt Cooke back for Sunday Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
SOUTHPOINTE — After an off-day on Thursday, the Penguins are back on the ice this morning at the Iceoplex Complex. Matt Cooke is set to return from his suspension and is back skating as a regular on the the top-4 lines. Meanwhile, Chris Kunitz and Dustin Jeffrey are progressing from their respective injuries but neither … Continue reading here

Penguins Report: 2/18/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:45 AM: After the Pens’ thrilling OT victory in Denver against the Colorado Avalanche, the team boarded a flight back to Pittsburgh. With the two-plus hour flight and time zone change, the team didn’t arrive back in Pittsburgh until the ear… … Go here to read the rest

Bettman will not debate Lemieux Source: Post Gazette
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman will not get into a public debate with Mario Lemieux over league discipline. … Link

The Morning Skate: 2/18 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games … More

With or without you – 02-18-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have played 11 games this season without the services of both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Crosby has been sidelined since Jan. 5 due to a concussion while Malkin has only played one game since Jan … See more here

Penguins’ Craig not going to look back Source: Post Gazette
Ryan Craig understands that things could have been different. That if he hadn’t injured his groin in an exhibition game against Columbus, he might not have had to wait until Feb. 10 to appear in his first NHL game this season. … See more here

NHL Trade Deadline: Dustin Penner and 10 Targets for the Pittsburgh Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins have had what can’t be called anything less than a roller coaster year. At the outset of the season they were expected to be one of the top contenders for the Eastern Conference title and many thought they would be making their third Stanley Cup Final appearance in 4 years. … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 02-18-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -If it weren’t for a groin injury in training camp, Ryan Craig (above) might’ve started the season on the Penguins’ NHL roster . -” I have the utmost respect and regard for Mario Lemieux, bu … … More

Penn State graduate to purchase Sabres Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL’s board of governors is voting on the sale of the Buffalo Sabres to Terry Pegula, putting the Pennsylvania billionaire and Penn State graduate in a position to have control of the franchise by next week. … Follow this link

Bettman refuses to debate Lemieux on league discipline Source: Tribune-Review
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says he has the “utmost respect” for Mario Lemieux, but the NHL is comfortable with the way the league responded to Friday night’s game between the Penguins and Islanders. … Go here to read the rest

Kennedy quietly having rebound year for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Tyler Kennedy is the Penguins’ leading healthy goal scorer with 12 and has become a staple on a reconfigured power play. … See more here

Barry…Barnaby…where’s ESPN’s voice of reason? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
By MARK MADDEN ESPNs Barry Melrose recently analyzed the fiasco on Long Island and Marios comments thereafter. His conclusions: *Mario was wrong. *The NHL wants Mario to be more involved on a consistent basis … Follow this link

DePaoli’s latest: Pens gauging market for long-term fits? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
DePaoli’s Daily Trade Deadline Update — The Penguins on Thursday were not closing in on any potential deals, according to team contacts. An Internet report surfaced Thursday night that the Penguins and Minnesota Wild were close to a deal. The Penguins are not believed to be involved in trade discussions with the Wild at this … View post

Video: Boys and Girls Club Visit (2/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury visits the Boys and Girls Club of Pittsburgh to play deck hockey with some kids. … View video

Bettman won’t debate Lemieux on discipline (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TAMPA, Fla. – NHL commissioner Gary Bettman will not get into a public debate with Mario Lemieux over league discipline. … See more here

Despite All Of The Distractions, The Pittsburgh Penguins Remain in Playoff Hunt Source: Bleacher Report
So if I were to tell you that the Pittsburgh Penguins would lose Sidney Crosby , Jordan Staal, and Evgeni Malkin for a lengthy period of time, would you expect them to still be in fourth place in the Eastern Conference? … Go here to read the rest

PODCAST: 2.18 Source: The Pensblog
35:52 Pens/Avalanche. Civic Arena Proposals … See the article here

Fleury Plays Floor Hockey in Visit to Boys & Girls Club Source: penguins.nhl.com
After backstopping his team to a win on the ice on Wednesday, Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury turned to another form of hockey on Thursday. Fleury took part in an afternoon of floor hockey at the Estelle S … Continued here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-17-2011

Thursday, February 17th, 2011

Fantasy Hockey: Goaltending PIMs; Frans Nielsen rules the world (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
(Note: Our friends at Dobber Hockey are back for some fantasy fun. All stats are through Wednesday night's… … The rest is here

Proposals to save Civic Arena Source: The Pensblog
John V. recently directed our attention to a website at PreservationPittsburgh.org where numerous proposals to save Civic Arena have been submitted. Each one is in .PDF form, and we've taken the time to go through each one so you don't have to. Pens don't play till Sunday, so you probably will go through these anyway. [Re]Purposing the Civic Arena PDF -This one just looks like they want to gut the Arena but keep the half of the roof where the cantilever is and build another Tanger Outlets or something … Continue reading here

LINK CITY: Barnaby/Melrose Source: The Pensblog
Here's Melrose and Barnaby talking about the Islanders/Pens game. Not sure if we ever posted this. New blog: Marmalade Hockey Apparently Mario Lemieux isn't a dick. … See the rest here

Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard stops the slide (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Wings netminder has rebounded after inconsistent stretch, easing Hockeytown’s crease concerns and inspiring playoff hope. … Excerpt from

CONSOL Energy Center Public Tours to Begin February 21 Source: penguins.nhl.com
The highly anticipated CONSOL Energy Center Tour program will make its debut to the general public on Monday, February 21, 2011, it was announced today by CONSOL Energy Center and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Tickets for all February and M… … Read the rest here

Penguins demote Wallace – 02-17-11 Source: Empty Netters
This is probably good news for the Penguins. But probably not for Tim Wallace. … More


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Puck Headlines: Bieksa latest Canuck casualty; Kaberle update (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in… … The rest is here

Pens’ Wallace sent down to make room for Matt Cooke Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins have re-assigned winger Tim Wallace to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, presumably to make room for left wing Matt Cooke, who is eligible to return to action Sunday. … See the article here

NHL Rumors Thursday: The Latest Buzz around the League Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
DePaoli’s NHL Thursday Rumor Roundup — Darren Dreger of TSN.CA reports the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs are inching closer to a deal that would send Tomas Kaberle to Boston. … Read the rest here

Penguins Re-assign Forward Tim Wallace Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Tim Wallace to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Wallace has played four games with Pittsburgh this… … Excerpt from

Ray Shero: "Ride or die" Source: The Pensblog
Good stuff from the PG today. … See the rest here

The Morning Skate: 2/17 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games … The rest is here

@WBSPenguins: Shamrock Shirts available now at: http://www.wbspenguinsteamstore.com/new-arrivals.html – http://twitpic.com/40qwhh

RECAP: TK’s Playhouse. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
We got a last-minute offer from an old friend that wanted to fly us out to Colorado. Pass. Maybe it was good for the Pens to play the Avalanche after two emotional division losses … Continue reading here


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Dipping into the Crosby pool Source: The Pensblog
We have received close to 850,000 Crosby photoshops. Here are some random ones … More

Bruins embrace ‘tough-guy’ image Source: Tribune-Review
With 31 victories and 55 fighting majors this season, the Boston Bruins are starting to remind fans of the franchise’s glory days of the 1970s, when they were equally adept at generating wins and welts. … Continued here

Lemaire has Devils on right track Source: Tribune-Review
A little less than two months after taking over one of the worst teams in the NHL, Jacques Lemaire has the New Jersey Devils playing like, well, the Devils of old. … View post

Avalanche’s leading scorer out indefinitely with hand injury Source: Tribune-Review
Here’s proof that the Penguins are not the only NHL club hit hard by injuries. Colorado center Matt Duchene is out indefinitely because of a hand injury. … Follow this link

Plucky Penguins beat Avalanche in overtime Source: Tribune-Review
Tyler Kennedy scored a power-play goal with 49.2 seconds left in overtime to give the depleted Penguins a 3-2 win over Colorado. … Read more

Post-Game: Staal a game changer; Kennedy lifts Pens with OT goal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 3 – Colorado 2 OT Summary: Tyler Kennedy (12) scored a power play goal in overtime and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 29 shots, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 victory on Wednesday night, snapping a two game losing streak. Joe Vitale (1) and Jordan Staal (6) also scored for Pittsburgh who earned their first … See the article here

Kennedy’s goal gives Penguins 3-2 win against Avalanche Source: Post Gazette
DENVER — Tyler Kennedy didn’t stop to consider his options. … Link

Wednesday’s Three Stars: Semin tricks Ducks; Hawks win for Q (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
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Kennedy’s late OT goal lifts Penguins over Avs (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
DENVER – The banged-up Pittsburgh Penguins had no Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin to swoop in and come to the rescue in overtime. … See the rest here

Kennedy Settling Into Expanded Role Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins Notebook: Shero plans to be active at trade deadline Source: Post Gazette
DENVER — The NHL trade deadline is less than two weeks away and, no, Penguins general manager Ray Shero doesn’t expect to be just an interested onlooker between now and then. … Follow this link

Empty Netter Assists – 02-17-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins Note: The Penguins have cancelled practice at Southpointe today. -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . … See more here

Penguins beat Avalanche in overtime, 3-2 Source: Post Gazette
DENVER — Tyler Kennedy scored a power-play goal with 49.2 seconds left in overtime to give the Penguins a 3-2 victory against Colorado at the Pepsi Center tonight. … See the rest here

Pens win in OT, 3-2 Source: The Pensblog
TK scores a huge game winner on the powerplay. … Read this article

Penguins set to intensify pursuit of adding help upfront Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Team to explore several different scenario’s According to sources with knowledge of the Penguins thinking process, GM Ray Shero and the Penguins hockey operations staff have formulated their trade deadline plans and have pinpointed targets at various forward positions and roles, including players that have yet to be made available by teams still in the … More here

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THIRD PERIOD: Pens/Avs, Tied at 2 Source: The Pensblog
Av's scored two two straight, but Jordan Staal scored a huge goal midway through the second period. … Read more

SECOND PERIOD: Pens/AVs, Pens 1-0 Source: The Pensblog
Best period in some time. Good pace by both teams. Joe Vitale got his first career goal by way of a sick pass by the Ticket … Excerpt from

Scouts Watch: Pens scouting Panthers for 2nd straight game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens doing their due diligence on Higgins Members of the Penguins scouting department continue their due diligence on potential targets of the Florida Panthers. Pittsburgh is scouting the Panthers tonight for the second straight game and third time in Florida’s last four games … Continued here

Penguins-Avalanche In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
0:50: GOAL! Tyler Kennedy wins it for the Pens in overtime with a gorgeous power-play tally! The final score: Pittsburgh 3, Colorado 2. 1:26: The Pens get a PP opportunity as Michalek is tripped up by Kevin Porter behind Pittsburgh’s net! … … Read more here

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Penguins at Avalanche – 02-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME l1wZ05sD6yw -Hey, guess where we are: -No, not quite: -EN readers Sarah Nelson, Ed Munoz and Dean Laroche are on site and have come through in a big way with some pregame photos. The ice: -Some jerseys … Continued here

Hockey 101: Pittsburgh Penguins Fans Fail Amid Absence of Crosby/Malkin Source: Bleacher Report
It is no mystery that fans from around the league have little respect for the Pittsburgh Penguins fanbase. After filing for bankruptcy in November 1998, attendance for the team fell andthe teamwas nearly moved fromthecity of Pittsburgh … More here

Aftermath: Penguins 3, Avalanche 2 (OT) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Video: PensTV Special: Beau Bennett (2/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Beau Bennett talks to the media at tonight’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Tyler Kennedy (2/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy talks to the media after defeating the Avalanche 3-2 in overtime in Denver … See video here

Video: Post-Game: Jordan Staal (2/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media after defeating the Avalanche 3-2 in overtime in Denver … View video

Video: Post-Game: Joe Vitale (2/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Vitale talks to the media after defeating the Avalanche 3-2 in overtime in Denver … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after defeating the Avalanche 3-2 in overtime in Denver … View video

Video: Post-Game: Coach Bylsma (2/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Avalanche 3-2 in overtime in Denver … Click here to view video

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PensHead Daily Links 02-16-2011

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Gameday 59 – Avalanche Source: The Pensblog
9:00 pm Pepsi Center TV: FSN We don't really know very much about the Avalanche. All we know is Peter Forsberg and Matt Duchene and neither of them are playing today. Forsberg retired after like six minutes … Continued here

Twenty Years Later – 02-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. We will look back on games on a particular date and catch up … … Go here to read the rest

Penguins – Av’s Gameday News & Notes Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Game Day Notes Pittsburgh Penguins (35-19-4, 74pts) @ Colorado Avalanche (25-26-6, 56pts) Streaks: Pittsburgh has lost 2 straight and 4 of 5 | Colorado has lost 9 straight Duchene Out: Matt Duchene, the Av’s best player and leading scorer will not play tonight and is out indefinitely because of a hand injury. Duchene leads Colorado … See more here

Jeffrey’s Quest to Pittsburgh [VIDEO] Source: The Pensblog
Dustin Jeffrey has been one of, if not the most successful forward as a Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins team history this year. His stellar play at the AHL level has earned him multiple NHL call-ups to Pittsburgh, and he currently finds himself as a mainstay there for the time being. The third-year pro's work ethic, production, and overall leadership displayed this season will be used as an exact model for future Penguin prospects to be successful … See the rest here

Penguins Support "Hockey For Huggies" Feb. 23 to Help Moms and Babies in Need Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins are teaming up with the National Hockey League and Huggies in the “Hockey for Huggies” program to help moms and babies in need. At the Wednesday, Feb. 23 game against San Jose at CONSOL Energy Center, t… … See the article here

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Senators ready to trade Kovalev? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Ottawa Senators forward Alex Kovalev has been hearing his name in a lot of trade rumors lately, according to… … See the rest here

Video: Game-Day: Tony Granato (2/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Assistant Coach Granato talks to the media prior to tonight’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. … See this video

Video: Game-Day: Nick Johnson (2/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Nick Johnson talks to the media prior to tonight’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. … See video here

Video: Game-Day: Coach Bylsma (2/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Blysma talks to the media prior to tonight’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. … See video here

Video: Game-Day: Paul Martin (2/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin talks to the media prior to tonight’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. … See video here

Video: Game-Day: Brett Sterling (2/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brett Sterling talks to the media prior to tonight’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. … Video here

Darcy Robinson Tribute Petition Source: The Pensblog
Big time Wilkes-Blog contributor Ness sent this into us today: The blue-collar defenseman was a proud member of the WB/S Penguins 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, and 2004-05 squads. … Read more

@pghpenguins: #Pens ass't coach Tony Granato talks to Colorado media about returning to Denver for 1st time: – http://twitpic.com/40hrf6

Mark Madden: “In house disagreement brewing over Crosby.” Source: The Pensblog
Mark Madden dropped a semi-shocker on his blog today. [ Supergenius ] According to him the Penguins organization is divided: “Penguins hockey ops wants Crosby to play again if reasonable opportunity beckons. The business side of the operation is leaning toward concluding that bringing Crosby back this campaign would constitute risk beyond potential reward … See more here

Duchene out indefinitely with hand injury (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
DENVER – The struggling Colorado Avalanche will be without leading scorer Matt Duchene indefinitely because of a hand injury. … More

Latest Pens Trade Deadline Buzz Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Latest Penguins Buzz PENS READY TO MOVE ON FROM ISLES AFTERMATH The Pittsburgh Penguins are in Colorado tonight to face the free falling Avalanche who have dropped 9 straight games. … Read the rest here

Penguins Report: Game Day at Colorado Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:53 AM: Pics from the Pepsi Center… Staal (right) stretching it out Assistant coach Tony Granato (left) returns for his first visit to the Pepsi Center Granato held a media scrum with the Colorado media before the te… … Read more

Granato on Forsberg – 02-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins assistant coach Tony Granato is returning to Colorado today for the first time since he was fired as the Avalanche’s head coach in the 2009 offseason. During his time with the Avalanche, Granato had the opportunity to coach elite talents such as Patrick Roy, Joe Sakic, Teemu Selanne, Paul Kariya and of course, the recently retired Peter Forsberg. In the wake of Forsberg’s retirement Monday, Granat … … More here

The Morning Skate: 2/16 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. The PensBlog has been nice enough to let me share the Morning Skate with you . You can follow us on Twitter @RLDhockey ! Enjoy! The Morning After: Yesterday’s scores: Maple Leafs 4, Bruins 3 Sabres 3, Canadiens 2 (SO) Islanders 4, Senators 3 (SO) Flyers 4, Lightning 3 (SO) Sharks 2, Predators 1 (OT) Canucks 4, Wild 1 Oilers 4, Stars 1 Predictions record: 3-4 My 3 stars of the night: 1 … Follow this link

Sidney Crosby: 10 Ways the Pittsburgh Penguins Can Get By in His Absence Source: Bleacher Report
With Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby continuing his slow recovery from a “mild” concussion, the rest of the NHL moves on with the season, even the Pens, who are passing through a rough patch at the moment. The injuries continue to pile up as the games go by. It has gotten to the point where call-ups from Wilkes-Barre Scranton are replacing each other, leaving the farm system depleted of its players … See the article here

About the Avalanche – 02-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Avalance. When and where: 9 p.m., Pepsi Center. … Follow this link

LINK CITY: More like pic city Source: The Pensblog
Links that can't wait for the Crosby Photoshop Expo. … Follow this link

WEB REDEMPTION: Olive Garden and Sex Source: The Pensblog
At the beginning of last season (the Civic Arena's final season), we took an idea and ran with it. The premise was for people to e-mail us their favorite Civic Arena memory. There were about 4 or 5 posted, and things were moving along well, but then we posted an e-mail that shook the foundation of the Internet. Sadly, said story is not available anywhere on the Internet. We inexplicably unpublished the post and deleted it once everyone found it was fraught with inconsistencies. We've done a hard target search in GMAIL and have come up empty. And even the sender of the e-mail, Sean, can't track it down in his “Sent” folder. So we are simply left with what our memory tells us. And our memory tells us that Sean e-mailed a story about a sexual escapade he had with his girlfriend in one of the suite boxes in the Civic Arena during a game against the Atlanta Thrashers. Before the game, he said, he took his girlfriend to the Olive Garden for a big-time meal to set the mood. Readers realized that the date he gave for the game was wrong, and people were blasting him … The rest is here

Senators shipping out Kovalev? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Ottawa Senators forward Alex Kovalev has been hearing his name in a lot of trade rumors lately, according to… … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 02-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Joe Vitale (above) took the road less traveled to the NHL . -Dan Bylsma has Mario Lemieux’s back . … Excerpt from

Penguins assistant Granato makes return to Denver Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins assistant coach Tony Granato was hoping to see old friend Peter Forsberg play again. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins’ respect for Godard grows after fight against Haley Source: Tribune-Review
Perhaps NHL officials didn’t care for Eric Godard’s decision to leave the Penguins’ bench during Friday’s brawl on Long Island. To a man, however, his teammates appreciated Godard’s gesture. … See the article here

Porous defense concerns Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Lost in the debate over last Friday night is the fact that the Penguins have allowed 14 goals in the past two games. … More here

Penguins’ Vitale took different route to NHL Source: Post Gazette
Three is a young age for retaining memories, but Joe Vitale has a fuzzy recollection from that time. … Follow this link

Penguins Notebook: Bylsma supports Lemieux, team Source: Post Gazette
The statement Penguins Hall of Fame center and owner Mario Lemieux issued Sunday criticizing the NHL’s response to a brawl- and penalty-filled road loss Friday against the New York Islanders has drawn widespread and varying reaction. … Read this article

Pittsburgh Penguins: Injury-Plagued Team Put Into Strange, Unfamiliar Position Source: Bleacher Report
With an injury list long enough to include multiple chapters, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been put into an unfamiliar position. … More here

PODCAST: 2.16 Source: The Pensblog
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Pittsburgh Penguins: Four Reasons They Will Survive Without Crosby, Malkin & Co. Source: Bleacher Report
Injuries breed adversity. The Pittsburgh Penguins face the unfortunate issue of an injury-depleted lineup at the peak of the team’s success. Fortunately for the Penguins, they have faced adversity before and still have many of the same cogs turning the wheels of this Penguins squad. Injuries to role players such as Chris Kunitz, Dustin Jeffery, Eric Tangradi and Arron Asham afflect this Penguins team, as well as major injuries to the Penguins two superstars, Evgeni Malkin (Torn ACL) and Sidney Crosby (Concussion). Since the Penguins sustained injuries not only to the bread-and-butter of their offensive talent, but also to the core of the team’s depth, it will be a tough stretch of hockey, with many ebbs and flows. Despite the injuries and the adversity that the Penguins face, they still have four reasons that their squad will remain a formidable foe in the Eastern Conference. … Excerpt from

Penguins vs. Avalanche Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
p.hiddenmobile{ display: none; } Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 35-19-4-72 Home: 20-10-1-41 Road: 15-9-3-33 … … Continued here

Scouts Watch: Penguins scouting Senators tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Tuesday’s Scout Watch The Pittsburgh Penguins have sent their big guns to Ottawa tonight to scout the Islanders-Senators game at Scotiabank centre. … Continue reading here

Bylsma’s Enthusiasm is Contagious Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Dan Bylsma isn’t far removed from his playing days. View Dan Bylsma Photo Gallery In fact, forward Pascal Dupuis … … Read more

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PensHead Daily Links 02-15-2011

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

@pghpenguins: Pens signing THURS at Tom Clark Chevrolet! Wristbands on sale now at the dealership! – http://twitpic.com/407yix

Thrashers sign Dustin Byfuglien to 5 year deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Atlanta Thrashers announced this afternoon that the team has signed defenseman Dustin Byfuglien to a multi-year extension. The deal is a 5 year contract worth $26 million with a $5.2 million cap hit. … The rest is here

Puck Headlines: P.K. Subban’s attitude, Brodeur skates, top 10 goals (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in… … More

Video: Off-Day: Coach Bylsma (2/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to the media following the team’s morning practice at southpointe. … Click here to view video

Tuesdays With Stoosh: 2.15 Source: The Pensblog
Whatever it was that transpired over the last forty minutes of the Pens-Islanders game this past Friday night wasn’t hockey by any real standard. You could go to the lowest depths of the minor professional leagues – the very types of leagues parodied in Slapshot – and not see what we watched Friday night in Long Island … Read this article

Post-Practice Notes: Orpik says don’t blame the new guys from WBS Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Practice Notes *Defenseman Brooks Orpik put the blame on the players who have been here all season for the Penguins struggles of late. Orpik said “dont blame the new guys from WBSits the guys who have been up all year who have been screwing up lately. The Penguins have been outscored 14-6 in their last … Excerpt from

Penguins Join USA Hockey in Supporting "Hockey Weekend Across America" Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins join USA Hockey in supporting “Hockey Weekend Across America” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The fourth annual event is a celebration of hockey at every level, and encourages players, parents and fans … … Excerpt from

Bourne Blog: The problem with Alex Ovechkin this season (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Statistically, shift length is not Alex Ovechkin's problem. With 56 points in 57 games, saying he has a… … Follow this link

Latest Pens Injury News Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Some updates on the Pens injury front following today’s practice: *As I first reported Monday evening, Dustin Jeffrey’s injury is considered a two week injury at the max (From the time his injury was diagnosed on 2/11/11). I’m told Jeffrey is targeting next week for a return and Dan Bylsma said today that Jeffrey is … See the rest here

NHL: Comparing Pens-Isles Brawl To Past Fights Is Comparing Apples To Oranges Source: Bleacher Report
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Penguins fans will always be too sensitive when they feel their team is being unfairly attacked and Pens haters will always say the NHL goes out of their way to protect them. When something big like the brawl on Long Island happens, everyone wants to compare it to something else and take bits and pieces from different games. Even if the games were 20 years ago (i.e. the Ulf Samuelsson comparisons that have been thrown around) … More here

Pittsburgh Penguins Memo: Get the Puck Out of NYC Source: Bleacher Report
This past weekend presented us with perhaps the strangest weekend so far in the Pittsburgh Penguins 20010-11 campaign. While the Penguins showed a toughness many people questioned they possessed, the key for a strong finish is simply to ignore what happened from a playing perspective and get ready for what may be a Crosby-less playoff chase. The Pens went into Long Island full well-knowing that the Islanders , desperately in need of some motivation and highlights for this season, were going to play physical in light of the Rick DiPietro-Brent Johnson fight. … Visit link

Video: Hockey Interview: Kate Michael (2/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Team Pittsburgh U19 Head Coach Kate Michael sits down to talk about her hockey career both on and off the ice. … View video

Video: Off-Day: Tony Granato (2/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Assistant coach Granato talks to the media following the team’s morning practice at Southpointe. … Video here

Video: Off-Day: Brooks Orpik (2/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media following the team’s morning practice at Southpointe. … Watch here

Video: Off-Day: Max Talbot (2/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot talks to the media following the team’s morning practice at Southpointe. … See this video

Video: Off-Day: Craig Adams (2/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams talks to the media following the team’s morning practice at Southpointe. … Watch here

Practice Notes: None of the Penguins injured players will return to the lineup vs Av’s Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
SOUTHPOINTE– After an off-day on Monday, the Penguins are back on the ice this morning at the Iceoplex complex. The Penguins depleted lineup will remain in intact for at least one more game as the team travels this afternoon to Denver for tomorrow’s matchup with the Colorado Avalanche who have hit rock bottom. None of … The rest is here

Penguins Report: 2/15/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:35 AM: Pictorial evidence of the Pens at work: Dan the Man (left); TK circling the net (right) Double dose of Staalsy Double dose of Sterling 11:08 AM: Here’s the lines the Pens are runn… … View post

How Penguins GM Shero rationalizes the Matt Cooke ‘hypocrisy’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
As the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Islanders debate simmers down into players threatening to take down their… … Link

The Morning Skate: 2/15 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. … More

Don’t worry about the messenger – 02-15-11 Source: Empty Netters
Mario Lemieux went off Sunday. He ripped the NHL for how it handled discipline from Friday’s circus on Long Island … Read more


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IF YA SMELLLLLLLLLLLLL Source: The Pensblog
The People's Champ returned last night. … Link

Pens GM defends team’s style of play Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins general manager Ray Shero spent Monday meeting with coach Dan Bylsma to discuss upcoming games. … View post

Former players urge caution on concussions Source: Tribune-Review
Eric Lindros and Keith Primeau come in peace when offering Sidney Crosby advice on career-ending concussions. … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-15-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” My own feeling is that I find that players just aren’t as afraid to hurt somebody .” – former Penguins forward Rick Tocchet (above) on the state of hockey today. -” … Go here to read the rest

Were Friday night fights representative of NHL? Source: Post Gazette
Hockey is, as Mario Lemieux put it the other day, “a tough, physical game, and it always should be.” Few who love the sport the way it is played in the National Hockey League would dispute that. … Visit link

Ray Shero Strikes Back Source: The Pensblog
Must read from the Trib this morning as GM Ray Shero answers the call: Shero levels the boom on every claim from critics. Can't wait to see how the haters will spin it now. go pens … Read more here

NHL Notebook: Forsberg ends his return attempt Source: Post Gazette
The typically stoic Peter Forsberg was quite emotional as he announced he was stepping away from hockey because of a bothersome right foot that left him vulnerable on the ice. Flanked by his fiancee, Forsberg choked up several times Monday as he pulled the plug on his latest comeback attempt after playing in just two games with the Colorado Avalanche. … Follow this link

Injury aside, Jeffrey has made the most out of his most recent call-up Source: Post Gazette
Six times this season, Dustin Jeffrey has been summoned by the Penguins from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. His previous stays have been as little as 24 hours, as long as a week, and — when he actually got into games — had him bouncing around the lineup like a waiter with a coffee pot. … Go here to read the rest

Bylsma: Two Years on the Job Source: penguins.nhl.com
Today, Feb. … Continue reading here

NHL Faced With Great Opportunity In Wake of Penguins-Islanders Debacle Source: Bleacher Report
February 11, 2011 could mark a historic date for the National Hockey League ( NHL ) if it desires. What started as one of 82 games in a season forthe Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders ,quickly turned into a sideshow, sparked by a desire for retribution. … More

Hey Mario Lemieux! Shut Up! Source: Bleacher Report
Alright let’s start this off by acknowledging the obvious; Mario Lemieux is one of the greatest players to ever lace up a pair of skates. But his spouting off about the recent melee between his Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders reeks of hypocrisy … Read the rest here

I’m With Mario Source: The Pensblog
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Tempers on ice (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
Mario Lemieux received so many hits, jabs and pokes on Monday he must have thought he was back playing in the Garage League he once termed the NHL. … Follow this link

Flyers keep adding to their dynamic offensive attack with addition of Versteeg Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Philadelphia Flyers coveted a top-9 forward and got their guy, acquiring 24 year old winger Kris Versteeg from the Toronto Maple Leafs, inexchange for a 1st and 3rd round pick in 2011. “Kris is an exciting young forward,” GM Paul Holmgren said in a released statement. He’s 24 years old and he’ll fit in … Read more

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 5, Islanders 2 – 02-14-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. … The rest is here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-14-2011

Monday, February 14th, 2011

Zenon Konopka threatens his Mario Lemieux poster with takedown (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Excuse the whimsical headline, but Zenon Konopka declaring that “I'm going to take the poster off my… … See more here

Gillies Has a History with WB/S Source: The Pensblog
If you're a complete and utter joke of a man, and have only 9 career pro goals to your name at the age of thirty, you're probably Trevor Gillies. The classless and skill-less Gillies has been involved in a few incidents involving the Penguins organization, these coming in the American League against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. … More

Lemieux won’t be fined, Tatanka speaks, 1986 Pens/NYI brawl Source: The Pensblog
The Canadian Press has been told by a source that Lemieux won't be fined for his truth. Steve Yzerman has also come out, encouraging Lemieux to be more involved in shit … See more here

Jeffrey’s injury considered a two week injury at the max Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Letestu expects to begin light skating next week Some good news on the injury front for the Penguins and Dustin Jeffrey. … Continued here

Lemieux drawing criticism for his comments; Is it warranted? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Mario Lemieux lashed out against the National Hockey League on Sunday afternoon in a released statement. The NHL had a chance to send a clear and strong message that those kinds of actions are unacceptable and embarrassing to the sport. … Go here to read the rest

Yzerman wants Mario to get more involved (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Steve Yzerman wants to hear more from Mario Lemieux. … Follow this link

Sidney Crosby: Why His Concussions Could Make Him the New Eric Lindros Source: Bleacher Report
When David Steckel caught Sidney Crosby in the head with his shoulder at the 2011 Winter Classic, people didn’t immediately think the injury to Crosby was all that serious. Since then, it has become well known that Sidney was suffering from a concussion. Crosby returned to his lineup just a few days later only to suffer another big hit by Victor Hedman that put him out of the lineup again. Now, it looks like the Pittsburgh Penguins may have lost him for the year. This comes at a bad time for the Penguins , as they have already lost Evgeni Malkin for the rest of the year and Mark Letestu for four to six weeks as well. Does Crosby remind you of a certain someone?I don’t know about you, but one name comes to mind when I think of all the recent drama surrounding Crosby … See the article here

CONSOL Energy Center Hosts Biggest Concert Audiences In Pittsburgh History Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bon Jovi rocked Pittsburgh this weekend with two sold out concerts at CONSOL Energy Center, which marked the top two attended indoor concert events ever in Pittsburgh. The two concerts were part of a streak of five sold-out events in six … … View post

Canadian Press: Lemieux to avoid fine – 02-14-11 Source: Empty Netters
According to the Canadian Press, Penguins owner Mario Lemieux will not be fined for his comments Sunday criticizing NHL management for how it handled discipline following Friday’s Penguins Islanders game. ( Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images ) … Go here to read the rest

Islanders’ Konopka shoots back at Lemieux – 02-14-11 Source: Empty Netters
When Mario Lemieux called things “embarrassing,” this is probably what he had in mind. … See more here

Puck Headlines: More Mario, Forsberg fallout; ‘Fire Wilson’ hilarity (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in… … More

Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Islanders Brawl: Rethinking Hockey Source: Bleacher Report
With one of the ugliest, most gruelling games in league history behind them, the NHL decided not to act upon the 346 penalty minutes, 10 ejections, 15 fighting majors or 20 misconducts handed out during Friday’s “matchup” between the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins. Instead, Colin Campbell and company decided to back down and allow hockey to become a slugfest sideshow on Long Island … View post

Mario Lemieux: Why He Spoke Out and Where the NHL Goes from Here Source: Bleacher Report
Friday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins traveled to Long Island to face the New York Islanders for the first time since the notorious goalie fight that left Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro with a shattered face. This time was even more eventful than last. There were a combined 346 penalty minutes during the game, including 15 fighting majors, 20 misconducts and 10 ejections … Read more

Mario Lemieux: He’s Right & Matt Cooke Being a Penguin is an Irrelevant Argument Source: Bleacher Report
Friday’s game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders left Penguins’ owner Mario Lemieux incensed. The game featured 12 goals, 14 fighting majors, 21 misconducts and 346 penalty minutes … Read more here

Video: Be Iceburgh’s Valentine! (2/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
One lucky member of the T.G.I. … Watch here

@pghpenguins: Check out the new Pittsburgh Power field being set up at @CONSOLEnergyCtr! – http://twitpic.com/3zui62

Penguins leave New York bruised after lost weekend (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
A ringing phone in a hallway at Madison Square Garden interrupted Pittsburgh coach Dan Bylsma's news conference after the Penguins' latest tough loss. Bylsma made a fake move to answer it and chuckled when someone joked, “It's Mario.” “It could be,” Bylsma said, but he was hardly in a laughing mood after his team's lost weekend in New York. … See the article here

Brad Thiessen named AHL Player of the Week Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The American Hockey League announced today that Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins goaltender Brad Thiessen has been named Reebok/AHL Player of the Week, for the period ending February 13, 2011. With the Penguins top seven scorers all on NHL recall to Pittsburgh, Thiessen provided some much-needed stability by making five starts and allowing only three goals, stopping 99 … Continue reading here

WBS’ Thiessen Named Reebok/AHL Player of the Week Source: penguins.nhl.com
The American Hockey League announced today that Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins goaltender Brad Thiessen has been named Reebok/AHL Player of the Week, for the period ending February 13, 2011. With the Penguins’ top seven scorers all on NHL re… … Visit link

Thiessen earns ‘Player of the Week’ Honors Source: The Pensblog
Brad Thiessen went down with a minor, lower body injury in a game right before the AHL All-Star break, during a game against Albany in late January. He made his much anticipated return against the same team in the Devils, but seemed to be refocused and on top of his game – perhaps the best he's ever been as a professional. … Follow this link

NHL RUMORS MONDAY: Latest Buzz around the league Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
With the Trade Deadline two weeks away, here’s the latest buzz around the league for Monday, February 14th– Forsberg calls it quits: Petr Forsberg’s comeback has lasted just two games. The Brett Favre of hockey will announce his retirement today. Bruins see opportunity in East: With the Pittsburgh Penguins depleted by injuries and likely to … Read more here

Pens back in Pittsburgh in midst of road trip as team looks to regroup Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Just two games into an 11 game stretch where the Penguins play 9 of 11 games on the road, Pittsburgh is off to a horrid start, dropping their second game in a row on Sunday afternoon in a 5-3 defeat to the New York Rangers. A game where Pittsburgh jumped out to an early 2-0 … Read the rest here

Mario Lemieux: Is Pittsburgh Penguins Legend Being Hypocritical in Ripping NHL? Source: Bleacher Report
First and foremost, I want to get this straight. Mario Lemieux is one of my favorite all-time hockey players and is one of the best to ever lace up skates. … See the rest here

Penguins vs. Islanders: It’s Hockey Fight Night Source: Bleacher Report
I’m going to preface this article with a 100 percent honest statement: I think fighting in hockey positively contributes to the game in more ways than one. I think it creates excitement … Continued here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-14-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from yesterday’s game . “With the lineup we’re putting on the ice right now, there’s no way we can allow ourselves to take that many penalties if we want a realistic chance of winning.” – Brooks Orpik. -The … More

Video: Youth Hockey Interview: Grant Lewis (2/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Current AHL Defenseman Grant Lewis sits down to talk about his hockey career so far. … View video here

Vulcan Baseball: Conte sets record win win over L-R, 13-9 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
HICKORY, N.C. (Feb. 13) Behind a six-run first inning, the No. … Continue reading here

Scott Burnside Is ANGRY Source: The Pensblog
You can file this under “ESPN only makes a big deal about hockey when something negative happens.” Scott Burnside, the NHL commentator for ESPN who loves controversy more than most bloggers, has come up with another gem today entitled” Only 'failure' here is Lemieux's message .” As you would expect from that title, it's a piece written to draw traffic to ESPN's website. The media has long ago realized that writing about the Penguins (in any capacity) will bring in the hits. So you don't have to click that link, here's the highlights of Burnside's desperate attempts to make his column relevant by jumping on the “Hate the Penguins” bandwagon: Goodness, Hall of Fame owner Mario Lemieux is a delicate flower, isn't he … More

The Morning Skate: 2/14 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. The PensBlog has been nice enough to let me share the Morning Skate with you . You can follow us on Twitter @RLDhockey ! Enjoy! The Morning After: Yesterday’s scores: Red Wings 4, Bruins 2 Islanders 7, Sabres 6 (OT) Rangers 5, Penguins 3 Blue Jackets 2, Stars 1 Kings 1, Flyers 0 Hurricanes 3, Thrashers 2 Panthers 3, Sharks 2 Ducks 4, Oilers 0 Predictions record: 3-5 My 3 stars of the night: 1 … Continued here

What We Learned: Mario Lemieux goes from sensible to infantile (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… … Follow this link

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey: Episode 18 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dustin Jeffrey sits down with Steve Mears, Coach Bylsma is mic’d up at practice, IPH takes a trip to Aloma Shimm and Manuf. Co. … Watch video here

Video: Post-Game: Coach Bylsma (2/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to the media following the Penguins 5-3 loss to the Rangers on Sunday … To see video click here

New Godard video, plus Steiggy’s Miller Lite promo Source: The Pensblog
New video of the Godard/Haley/Johnson scrum has gone public. … More

RECAP: Go to hell. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
Pens got off to a great start, but then your girlfriend sucks. Thank God there isn't a game till Wednesday night … More here

Weekend Sports In Brief (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
NASCAR is making two technical changes in hopes of limiting two-car hookups and 200-plus mph speeds before the Daytona 500. … Continue reading here

Timeout turns game around for Rangers Source: Tribune-Review
A timeout by Rangers coach John Tortorella went a long way toward helping his club snap a 0-5-1 skid Sunday in a 5-3 win over the Penguins. … See more here

Depleted Penguins drop second straight Source: Tribune-Review
A 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers on Sunday at Madison Square Garden changed nothing about the Penguins’ push for a top seed in the Eastern Conference. … Continued here

Pens’ Cooke gives Unity teen boost in struggle to walk Source: Tribune-Review
Some call Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke a goon. They say he’s a dirty player. A cheap shot artist. … See the article here

Ducks’ Hiller could have used more work (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Had he been able to script the way things would unfold against the Edmonton Oilers, Jonas Hiller would have opted for more than nine shots through the first 40 minutes. … See the article here

New York screens off Fleury Source: Post Gazette
NEW YORK — Marc-Andre Fleury has been one of the finest goaltenders in the NHL for the past three months. There are limits, though, to what can be expected of even the sharpest, most accomplished goalie. … See more here

NHL Trade Deadline: Should Ray Shero Shake Up the Pittsburgh Penguins? Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins just can’t seem to catch a break. It seems like every time they take the ice, someone else goes down with an injury. Then, they get ripped to shreds by the New York Islanders in a fight where a hockey game broke out. … View post

NHL Roundup: Kings too Quick for Flyers Source: Post Gazette
The Los Angeles Kings’ streaky season is on an uptick. Jonathan Quick stopped 40 shots, Drew Doughty scored and the Kings beat the Eastern Conference-leading Flyers, 1-0, for its first regulation win in Philadelphia in nearly 18 years. Los Angeles moved to 4-0-2 on its current 10-game road trip, which continues through Columbus, both New York teams and Anaheim through Feb. … Read more

Few players react to Lemieux’s blast Source: Post Gazette
NEW YORK — Penguins owner Mario Lemieux sent shock waves around the NHL Sunday with his scathing critique of the league’s handling of supplemental discipline stemming from his team’s 9-3 loss to the New York Islanders Friday night at Nassau Coliseum. … See the article here

Lemieux rips NHL response to Friday night fights Source: Post Gazette
NEW YORK — Mario Lemieux, a Hall of Fame player and co-owner of the Penguins, is one of the most celebrated figures in National Hockey League history. … See the rest here

Sunday’s Three Stars: Grabner tricks Sabres; Quick blanks Flyers (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Michael Grabner, New York Islanders Two nights after putting up nine goals against the Pittsburgh… … Go here to read the rest

Sidney Crosby: Top 5 Dives From Pittsburgh Penguin’s Golden Boy Source: Bleacher Report
Let’s face it: Sidney Crosby has been known in the league now for a couple years to be the biggest whiner and diver. No matter how good you think he is you do have to face the fact he does get away with a lot and does look like he needs to put a diving board up at center ice. Just ask Ovechkin or Brandon Dubinksy what they think of his style of play or anyone that lives in Philadelphia … More

Cutting Cooke would be a better statement from Mario Lemieux (The Province) Source: Yahoo Sports
If you get past the laughable hypocrisy inherent in Pittsburgh Penguins co-owner Mario Lemieux tossing a rock at the National Hockey League from inside the glass house he shares with Matt Cooke, the Magnificent Ones much bigger sin is a lack of leadership. … Visit link

No Guts, No Glory. WB/S PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
The WB/S Pens pulled together as a band of brothers today and decided they were going to overthrow one of the AHL's most elite teams. Chris Conner, Eric Tangradi, Nick Johnson, Brett Sterling, Dustin Jeffrey, Ryan Craig and Tim Wallace are in Pittsburgh (NHL). That would be their 7 leading scorers … View post

On Mario Lemieux and the Matt Cooke ‘hypocrisy’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The easiest response to Mario Lemieux's bombshell of a statement regarding the NHL's suspensions for… … Visit link

Penguins-Islanders Debacle Should Inspire NHL Soul Searching Source: Bleacher Report
In the National Hockey League, the frigid month of February has provided a classic example of playing with fire. After Friday’s 300-plus penalty-minute disgrace, disguised as a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders on Long Island, the league and the sport have sustained some third-degree burns … Read this article


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Video: Post-Game: Max Talbot (2/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot talks to the media following the Penguins 5-3 loss to the Rangers on Sunday … See video here

Video: Post-Game: Brett Sterling (2/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brett Sterling talks to the media following the Penguins 5-3 loss to the Rangers on Sunday … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Jordan Staal (2/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media following the Penguins 5-3 loss to the Rangers on Sunday … Watch here

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/13/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media following the Penguins 5-3 loss to the Rangers on Sunday … View video here

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