Archive for May, 2011

PensHead Daily Links 05-31-2011

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Instructors Hope to Inspire Girls to Follow Their Dreams Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Young girls who wanted to try their hands at hockey used to have to join boys’ teams if they wanted to play. But the Penguins are hoping to help change that by continuing to aid the growth and dev… … Read more here

TGI Friday’s Grand Opening Source: penguins.nhl.com
T.G.I. Friday’s held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, May 31 at its new Fifth Avenue storefront in CONSOL Energy Center. … Link

Thrashers officially sold, on the move to Winnipeg – 05-31-11 Source: Empty Netters
Fifteen years after the Jets packed up and moved to the desert, the NHL is returning to Winnipeg. After several weeks of negotiations, the Atlanta Spirit, the ownership group of the Thrashers, has agreed to sell the franchise to True North Sports and Entertainment … … More

Sidney Crosby vs Alex Ovechkin: The NHL’s Clark Kent and Lex Luthor Rivalry Source: Bleacher Report
Within each great rivalry is a great story, and superstars Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals have both inked stories in their short time as professional hockey players, many of them involving each other and the colossal clashes that take place when their teams meet. … Read this article

Sidney Crosby: 8 Bold Predictions for His 2011-12 Season Source: Bleacher Report
Before suffering a pair of concussions in January, Sidney Crosby was unquestionably the best player in the world. … See the rest here

Thrashers moving to Winnipeg next season Source: Tribune-Review
True North Sports and Entertainment announced Tuesday at Winnipeg’s MTS Centre that it has purchased the Atlanta Thrashers and will shift them to Canada next season. … Follow this link

Mike Comrie and Alex Kovalev Won’t Be Penguins Next Season Source: Bleacher Report
What a crazy year for the Pittsburgh Penguins . They opened their new gorgeous arena, the Consol Energy Center. They played and hosted the Winter Classic at Heinz Field … View post

Good company – 05-31-11 Source: Empty Netters
If you play 22 seasons in the NHL, you’re bound to reach more than a few notable milestones throughout your career. Such is the case with Mark Recchi who has scored 1,533 career points, 12th-most in NHL history. The Bruins forward and former Penguins all-star has a chance at reaching another milestone which only a handful of elite players can claim. … Read the rest here

NHL: Godard being brought back at lesser salary? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
A topic among the Penguins brass at the upcoming Pro Scouting meetings on June 6-8 will be enforcer Eric Godard. Some have predicted that the writing is on the wall that Godard won’t be brought back but those inside the organization have told me not to count Godard out of the team’s plans just yet. … Go here to read the rest

The 10 oddest places the Stanley Cup has ever visited (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The first team to win the Stanley Cup was the Montreal Hockey Club in 1893. … Read more here

Combine Blog: Day 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh-area NHL prospect J.T. Miller will be providing www.PittsburghPenguins.com with a daily blog of his experience from the 2011 NHL Combine in Toronto, Ontario, which goes from May 30 to June 4. Miller, who grew up in Coraopolis, Pa … See the rest here

Video: PensTV Exclusive: J.T. Miller Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo of pittsburghpenguins.com sits down with NHL Draft prospect J.T. Miller. … Click here to view video

Miller Time Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share This year, the Penguins are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their first-ever Stanley Cup. J.T. … Read more here

Recchi retiring if Bruins win Cup (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks take the ice Wednesday night to kick off the Stanley Cup Finals and if… … Continued here

Bruins won’t take Canucks lightly Source: Tribune-Review
After the Bruins practiced one last time on Monday in Boston, and before they took off for Vancouver, they were more than complimentary of their next opponent. … The rest is here

Pics Of The Season: Part 1 Source: The Pensblog
Every Tuesday- maybe- we'll take a look at some of our favorite pics of the season Anthem pic from the first preason game in Consol. Not pictured: Ryan Mill ruining everything. Brett Sterling, a star of the game. … Read more here

Penguins relinquish rights to prospects Bathgate, Ekbom Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins will relinquish their rights to two prospects, center Andy Bathgate and defenseman Viktor Ekbom. Both were 2009 draft choices and had to be signed by June 1 if the Penguins wanted to hold onto them. They will go into the talent pool for the draft June 24-25 in St … Excerpt from

Empty Netter Assists – 05-31-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Penguins relinquished the rights to forawrd Andy Bathgate (right), a fifth-round pick in 2009, and defenseman Viktor Ekbom, an a sixth-rounder in 2009 . Both players will be eligible for this month’s draft … The rest is here

Kaib Ready for the Next Step Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share “Leave no stone unturned” is an idiom that’s normally used when searching for a lost item or embarking on a house hunt. But for Barrett Kaib, that was basically his motto when it came t… … See the article here

PensHead Daily Links 05-30-2011

Monday, May 30th, 2011

Bruins/Canucks Stanley Cup Preview: Who has better special teams? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Leading up to Wednesday's Game 1, Puck Daddy's Sean Leahy and Greg Wyshynski are previewing every facet of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Boston Bruins and the Vancouver Canucks on the ice and off the ice. … More here

What We Learned: Old Man Mark Recchi’s astonishing longevity (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team. Feel free to complain about … Continue reading → … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 05-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Penguins defensive prospect Simon Despres (above) scored a shorthanded goal and helped the Saint John Seadogs beat the Mississauga St. Michael s Majors, 3-1, for the Memorial Cup . -Despres’s goal: 116152 -Happy 40th birthday to former Penguins defenseman … See the rest here

Video: PensTV Exclusive: Barrett Kaib Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo of pittsburghpenguins.com sits down with Pittsburgh area native and NHL Draft prospect Barrett Kaib. … Watch video here

Breaking Down the NHL Scouting Combine Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Although their seasons ended weeks ago, Pittsburgh-area prospects John Gibson (Baldwin), Brandon Saad (Gibsonia), J.T. Miller (Coraopolis/E. Palestine, OH) and Vince Trocheck (Upper St … See the rest here

Bruins fulfill owner’s long-awaited goal Source: Tribune-Review
Clearly, there have been some long, dreary Memorial Day weekends for Boston Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs. … See the rest here

Despres and the Sea Dogs Win Memorial Cup Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Back when Simon Despres earned the Emile “Butch” Bouchard Trophy as the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)’s Best Defenseman, Penguins GM Ray Shero said the team still had one goal … … The rest is here

Canucks’ Burrows thinks about teammate as he readies for Cup final Source: Post Gazette
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Alex Burrows took a day off from hockey, but not from his thoughts as he gets ready to play in the Stanley Cup final for the first time. … Excerpt from

Video: Simon Says Source: penguins.nhl.com
Simon Despres scores a shorthanded goal to get Saint John on the board in the first period of the MasterCard Memorial Cup Championship. … See this video

PensHead Daily Links 05-29-2011

Sunday, May 29th, 2011

Gibson the Top Name(s) When It Comes to Goalies Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share There isn’t much that separates goalies John Gibson of the U.S. National Team Development Program and Christopher Gibson of the Chicoutimi Sagueneens of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. John Gibso… … Continued here

Watch Penguins Prospect Simon Despres in the Memorial Cup Final on NHL Network Sunday at 7 p.m. Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Hockey viewers in the United States can tune in to the NHL Network on Sunday night for the final of the Memorial Cup tournament, the championship of junior hockey. … Visit link

Bruins rest as long season gets even longer Source: Tribune-Review
The Boston Bruins hit the road Monday for their trip to Vancouver, where they will play Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup finals. … Excerpt from

Bruins rest as long season gets even longer Source: Post Gazette
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Empty Netter Assists – 05-29-10 Source: Empty Netters
Playoff Stuff Bruins – Lightning -” I mean, a lot of good things have happened to me in Vancouver. I played for the Vancouver Giants, won a WHL championship in Vancouver … Follow this link

PensHead Daily Links 05-28-2011

Saturday, May 28th, 2011

@pghpenguins: PGH draft prospects (from L) Saad, Trocheck, Miller, Kaib & Gibson in the #Pens locker room: – http://twitpic.com/53slv2

Twenty Years Later – Rally at the Point – 05-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
We know we said we were done with “Twenty Years Later,” but EN contributor Jay Korber added videos from the Stanley Cup celebration to his pensgoals YouTube channel . And it gives us a convinent excuse to use the tremdous photo of Phil Bourque hamming it up with “Elvis” above. Here is the “Rally at the Point” which was held at P … … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 05-28-10 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Sidney Crosby is expected to have a check-up with a concussion specialist next week . … See more here

Eulogy: Remembering the 2010-11 Tampa Bay Lightning (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
(Ed. Note: As the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue, we're bound to lose some friends along the journey. … Visit link

Bruins stop Lightning, advance to Cup finals Source: Tribune-Review
Tim Thomas made 24 saves in his third career playoff shutout and second this season to lift Boston to the title round. … More

Penguins’ Crosby will have checkup here soon Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center and captain Sidney Crosby is expected to be re-evaluated by concussion specialist Michael Collins in the next week or so, general manager Ray Shero said Friday. Crosby, who was on vacation in Europe, has returned to Pittsburgh. He will need clearance before he begins an offseason workout program. … Read more here

Bruins reach Stanley Cup finals, top Lightning 1-0 Source: Post Gazette
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PensHead Daily Links 05-27-2011

Friday, May 27th, 2011


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Pittsburgh’s Fab Five Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share The NHL Entry Draft has historically been dominated by Canadian-born players. And usually, the American-born players that do end up being selected in the draft hail from hockey hotbeds like Minnesota, Ma… … Visit link

Video: Pittsburgh Draft Prospects Tour Source: penguins.nhl.com
Local Pittsburgh NHL Draft Prospects arrived at CONSOL Energy Center for a tour of the Penguins Facility. … To see video click here

Game 7 – Prince Of Wales – Right To Play For All The Marbles Source: The Pensblog
Prince Charles's nutsac will be awarded tonight. Biggest night in the New England area since the 1775. … The rest is here

Kennedy talks still in preliminary stages Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Latest on Tyler Kennedy talks Contract talks between Penguins GM Ray Shero and Steve Bartlett, the agent for Tyler Kennedy are underway but a deal between the two sides is not imminent. Sources involved in the talks indicate that talks are still in the preliminary stages and that the two sides have yet to push … Link

NHL Free Agency: Roster Vacancies, Pittsburgh Penguins’ Prospects Ready for NHL Source: Bleacher Report
In the post-lockout era, the Pittsburgh Penguins have become perennial cap spenders. … Visit link

Lightning – Bruins – Game 7 – Live chat – 05-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
It’s the “first” unofficial Friday of the summer. So naturally you’ll want to sit on your couch with your laptop right? If you feel like joining in, we’ll be conducing a live chat for tonight’s Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final between the Lightning and Bruins. … Read more

Season Review: Mike Rupp Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Over the past two seasons forward Mike Rupp has been a familiar face in the Penguins lineup, appearing in 162 of a possible 164 games for Pittsburgh. … More here

Video: Season Review: Mike Rupp (5/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
A look back at all the on ice accomplishments of Mike Rupp. … See this video

Sharks looking to take big step next season Source: Tribune-Review
The task next year for San Jose will be to use experience from this season to make it to the Stanley Cup final and win it all. … More here

Bruins, Lightning eye Game 7 for shot at Cup Source: Tribune-Review
The Bruins play the Lightning in Game 7 of the conference finals, with the winner earning a chance to play the Canucks for the Stanley Cup. … See the rest here

District Auto Racing: Busy holiday weekend Source: Post Gazette
With all the rain this spring, tracks are looking to the Memorial Day weekend to jump-start the remainder of the season. Special events dot the racing landscape beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday with the BRP Modified Tour making its first appearance of the season at Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway near Imperial … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 05-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Happy 35th birthday to former Penguins forward Richard Park (right) . The second native of South Korea to play for the Penguins as well as in the NHL (Jim Paek being the first), Park was a seco … … See more here

Bruins, Lightning to play Game 7 for chance at Cup Source: Post Gazette
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Penguins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins’ plans for the summer are quite simple: Get healthy. Had star centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin been healthy during this spring’s postseason, the Penguins have every reason to believe they could have made a legitimate run at the Stanley Cup. … Link

PensHead Daily Links 05-26-2011

Thursday, May 26th, 2011


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Bruins, Bolts head back to Boston for Game 7 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
BEDFORD, Mass. … Read more

Puck Headlines: Pronger on Richards’ captaincy; end of hockey fights? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Well that number certainly explains Nicklas Backstrom's playoff underachievement … … Continue reading → … See more here

CONSOL Energy Center Named International Finalist For ‘Sustainability’ At Stadium Business Awards Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
CONSOL Energy Center has been named a finalist for the Sustainability Award at the international Stadium Business Awards in Barcelona, Spain. Other finalists for the Sustainability Award are Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland; BMO Field in Toronto, Canada; The NEC Group (LG Arena and the NIA) in Birmingham, UK; Stadio Marcantonio-Bentegodi in Verona, Italy and … View post

CONSOL Energy Center Named International Finalist for "Sustainability" at Stadium Business Awards Source: penguins.nhl.com
CONSOL Energy Center has been named a finalist for the “Sustainability Award” at the international Stadium Business Awards in Barcelona, Spain. … See the rest here

Stability with Shero – 05-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
Another anniversary involving the Penguins went mostly unnoticed yesterday. Five years ago Wednesday, Ray Shero officially joined the Penguins replacing hall-of-famer Craig Patrick as general manager . … Excerpt from

Season Review: Arron Asham Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share As the summer of 2010 came to a close and with a new season approaching, the Penguins made a late signing, inking forward Arron Asham to a one-year deal to help add depth to their roster. Asham was a ph… … Excerpt from

Our favorite Brian Rafalski moments Source: The Pensblog
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Wings’ Rafalski retires, ends 11-year career Source: Tribune-Review
The three-time Stanley Cup winner and two-time Olympic silver medalist confirmed he’s retiring after 11 seasons in the NHL. … Read this article

Canucks look to set new standard of success Source: Tribune-Review
The Canucks were given the day off, and Alex Burrows said the plan was to watch Boston play Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals in Tampa Bay. … Link

Bolts beat Bruins, force Game 7 in East finals Source: Tribune-Review
Martin St. Louis and Teddy Purcell each scored twice, and Tampa Bay stayed alive in the Eastern Conference finals. … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 05-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -On the flip side of yesterday’s anniversary, the Minneapolis Star Tribune examines the unlikely story of the 1990-91 Minnesota North Stars . -Former Penguins forward Kris Beech … See the article here

Video: Season Review: Arron Asham (5/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
A look back at this past season with Arron Asham highlights. … Watch video here

PensHead Daily Links 05-25-2011

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

Talks “breakoff” for the time being between Pens, Craig Adams Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh wants Craig Adams back and Craig Adams wants to return to Pittsburgh. Negotiations between GM Ray Shero and agent Neil Sheehy resumed today after preliminary discussions began over the weekend. … Link

Bruins/Lightning – 8:00pm – Game 6 – Prince Of Wales Trophy In Attendance Source: The Pensblog
Prince Charles should have to give out the Prince of Wales trophy. This needs to happen next year. Bruins on the brink, Lightning trying to force a Game 7 … See the rest here

Puck Headlines: Thrashers/Winnipeg deal done? NHL talks Seattle (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. That is what you think it is: Winnipeg Jets Dustin … Continue reading → … Read more

Pens Foundation, UPMC Sports Medicine to Host Informational Seminar on Youth Hockey Concussions May 31 at CCAC Boyce Campus Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and UPMC Sports Medicine will host an informational seminar regarding youth hockey concussions and the baseline testing process on Tuesday, May 31 at 7 p.m. … Read this article

More leverage for Kennedy’s camp? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
New changes to the NHL’s compensation system for restricted free agents could make RFA’ more attractive this summer, according to the SportingNews. The adjusted numbers and compensation are tied to the average league salary, which is $2.3 million. … More

Lightning coach ‘very, very aware’ of ref Furlatt’s lopsided calls (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In their regular-season finale against the Carolina Hurricanes and in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Tampa Bay Lightning needed to kill a combined 13 power plays. How many were they given? Two. … The rest is here

Ten NHL Pittsburgh Penguins Father’s Day gifts (Associated Content) Source: Yahoo Sports
With Father's Day approaching, you are probably stressing about what to get dad this year. If your father is a Pittsburgh Penguins fan, don't worry. … Link

Talbot’s reps assume they won’t hear from Pens until after scouting meetings Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Latest on Max Talbot Some reports earlier in the month that the Penguins would open contract talks with Max Talbot “fairly soon” has not come to fruition. While GM Ray Shero has reached out to the agents for Mike Rupp, Tyler Kennedy and Craig Adams, reps for Max Talbot have yet to hear from the … Continued here

Ray Shero: Five Years on the Job Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Five years ago today, Ray Shero was struggling with a huge decision. … See the article here

Lightning face playoff desperation, power-play issues in Game 6 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The most oft-quoted stat for the Tampa Bay Lightning heading into Wednesday night's Game 6 against the Boston Bruins: 6-0. That's starter Dwayne Roloson's record in elimination games during his NHL career, including a Game 7 win back in the … Continue reading → … Excerpt from

President’s Trophy winners in Stanley Cup Finals (Associated Content) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the San Jose Sharks in Game 5 to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals. The Canucks also won the President's Trophy with the best record in the NHL. … See the article here

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 8, North Stars 0 – 05-25-11 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 is appearing for the final time this season. … Link

1991 Stanley Cup Champions – 20th Anniversary Source: penguins.nhl.com
On May 25, 1991 the Penguins defeated the Minnesota North Stars 8-0 to capture the first Stanley Cup championship in team history. On the 20th anniversary of the milestone achievement, we take a look back at the team’s exciting playoff run and Sta… … Follow this link

Video: 20th Anniversary: First Stanley Cup Source: penguins.nhl.com
A look back at the Penguins historic run through the 1991 Stanley Cup Playoffs en route to the team’s first Stanley Cup. … View video here

Bieksa scores in OT to send Canucks to Cup finals Source: Tribune-Review
The Vancouver Canucks’ Ryan Kesler tied the game with 13.2 seconds left in regulation, and Roberto Luongo made 54 saves before Kevin Bieksa scored a strange and lucky goal 10:18 into the second overtime to send the Canucks to the finals for the first time since 1994 with a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. … See the article here

It was 20 years ago today. Sgt. Badger… Source: The Pensblog
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The 1990-91 Penguins – Where are they now? Source: Post Gazette
What are the members of the Penguins’ 1991 Stanley Cup championship team doing these days? … Continue reading here

Impact of Penguins’ first Stanley Cup title still felt 20 years later Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins lifted the Stanley Cup for the first time 20 years ago today. Many on that 1991 championship team are still involved in hockey, including Mark Recchi, who is chasing another Cup as a 43-year-old winger for Boston in the Eastern Conference final. … Link

Roloson returns in net for Lightning Source: Tribune-Review
The Tampa Bay Lightning are once again hitching their hopes of blocking Boston’s path to the Stanley Cup finals on goaltender Dwayne Roloson. … The rest is here

1990-91 Penguins: In their own words Source: Tribune-Review
It’s been 20 years since the Penguins won their first Stanley Cup on May 25, 1991. … More here

Hockey seemed to change after the Penguins’ 1991 Stanley Cup title run Source: Tribune-Review
When the Penguins raised the Stanley Cup in Minnesota 20 years ago tonight, they lowered the curtain on freewheeling hockey. … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 05-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Two decades ago today, this became a hockey ‘tahn .’ -Where are the 1991 Stanley Cup champions (right) these days ? -Note: We’ll have much more on this coming up around 10 a.m. Please tune in … Continued here

Canucks/Sharks – Game 5 – 9:00 – Clarence S. Campbell Bowl In Attendance Source: The Pensblog
Rule 233 of Pensblog. Anytime the Clarence S. … Read the rest here

PensHead Daily Links 05-24-2011

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Morton has posted a 1.74 ERA in 3 home starts Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
A good pitching matchup tonight between Pittsburgh’s Charlie Morton (5-1, 2.62 ERA) and Atlanta’s Jair Jurrjens (5-1, 1.80 ERA). Morton is 3-0 in the month of May and is 1-0 with a 1.74 ERA at home this season. … Read more

Bourne Blog: In Game 5, it’s all about the stars for Sharks, Canucks (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Occasionally we're caught off-guard in a playoff series with a surprise hero — Max Talbot springs to mind, scoring two goals in Game 7 of the 2009 Stanley Cup Final against the Detroit Red Wings, successfully redeeming the Pittsburgh Penguins … Continue reading → … Read more here


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Boston and Vancouver in the finals would be best for the NHL: Fan’s view (Associated Content) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Boston Bruins dropped the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. … Read more here

What, no Jagr? Agent says Jaromir only talking to KHL teams (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jaroslav Zidek, the agent for former Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers star Jaromir Jagr, spoke with Sovetsky Sport's Pavel Lysenkov about Jagr's future. And it looks like Jagr is not considering any offers from the NHL at this point. … Continue reading → … Read more

San Jose Sharks have no choice but to believe (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
A loss to Vancouver in Game 5 of the West final would result in a reality that’s too painful for the Sharks to contemplate. … Continue reading here

Twenty Years Later – Bryan Trottier – 05-24-11 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 date and catch up with for … … Read this article

NHL Free Agent Rumors: 5 Reasons Signing Jaromir Jagr Is Smart for the Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
In 1990, the Pittsburgh Penguins used their fifth overall pick to draft a kid from Czechoslovakia. … Continued here

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Season Review: Pascal Dupuis Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share While there are many ways to describe Pascal Dupuis’ play last season, the first adjective that comes to mind is “versatile.” “I think I can play any role,” Dupuis said. &… … Read the rest here

Asham not among Penguins early priorities Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Keep in mind that it’s very early in the process but the Penguins priorities on the free agent front are coming to the forefront this week. While the Penguins have reached out to the agents of 5 pending free agents, one a restricted free agent in Tyler Kennedy, and are engaged in contract talks with … Excerpt from

You might need a three-prong outlet for this – 05-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
Among the latest items from the Civic Arena now up for auction is this “little” thing: If you have a spare $3,050 burning a hole in your pocket (and Clark Griswoldian energy capablities), the scoreboard at the Civic Arena is all yours to do as you wish. Click here for the … … Excerpt from

Video: Youth Hockey Int: JT Miller (5/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
JT MIller of the US National Development Team sits down to talk about his hockey career so far. … Click here to view video

Video: Season Review: Pascal Dupuis (5/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
A look back at all the on ice accomplishments of Pascal Dupuis … Click here to view video

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Bruins win away from returning to Cup Final Source: Tribune-Review
Tim Thomas stopped 33 shots after allowing another early goal, and Brad Marchand scored the game-winner to lead Boston to a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night and put the Bruins one win away from the Stanley Cup finals. … Excerpt from

Talks begin with Dupuis, Rupp Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins have opened contract talks with at least two of their impending unrestricted free agents. … Continued here

Empty Netter Assists – 05-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Contract talks with unrestricted free agents Pascal Dupuis and Mike Rupp (above) have begun . … Continue reading here

Source: Penguins engaged in talks with Craig Adams Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Contract talks between Penguins GM Ray Shero and the agent for Craig Adams are underway, a source confirmed late Monday night. The Penguins have shown an “expression of interest” in resigning Adams and while “nothing is imminent”, a deal being worked out as early as this week is possible, a source under the condition of … Go here to read the rest

Preliminary talks with Mike Rupp underway Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Contract talks between Penguins GM Ray Shero and agent Allan Walsh are under-way in regards to a new contract for winger Mike Rupp. Preliminary discussions “officially began” today between the two sides … Continue reading here

MLB: Rendon projected as a second baseman by several teams? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Questions about “build” and “body type” continue for Rendon” As i mentioned a few weeks ago, there is believed to be more questions about Anthony Rendon’s build from scouts than the injury history. … Link

PensHead Daily Links 05-23-2011

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

0′ Canada: Stanley Cup finalists from Canada since 1991 (Associated Content) Source: Yahoo Sports
The New York Islanders won four consecutive Stanley Cups from 1980-1983. They were the only blemish on the Canadian dominance that transpired from 1976-1990. … Excerpt from

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 6, North Stars 4 – 05-23-11 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. … Visit link

What We Learned: 3-0 leads shows difference between favorites (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team. … Excerpt from

Penguins Promote David Peart To Senior Vice President of Sales & Service Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have promoted David Peart to Senior Vice President of Sales and Service, it was announced today by David Morehouse, the team’s CEO and President. In his new role, Peart, 48, will oversee the Penguins’ o… … See the article here

Sharks powerless to slow Canucks Source: Tribune-Review
With the sharp-passing Sedin twins, plenty of players with big shots and a gold-medal winning goalie, the Vancouver Canucks are tough enough to beat. That task becomes nearly impossible when they have two extra skaters on the ice. … Continued here

Bruins focus on focus Source: Tribune-Review
The Boston Bruins know they must concentrate on every shift. They have to focus even harder right after Tampa Bay scores. … The rest is here

Scant evidence remains of the Civic Arena’s long-time tenants Source: Tribune-Review
The arena, once home to the Penguins hockey team, has been closed to the public since August. The city-county Sports & Exhibition Authority, which owns the building, has made cosmetic changes, but the structure appears intact. … See the rest here

Potential Civic Arena developer has ‘truly special proposal’ Source: Tribune-Review
A group that preservationists tout as a potential developer of the shuttered Civic Arena hasn’t visited Pittsburgh, hasn’t seen the inside of the building and hasn’t talked with any city officials about it. … Excerpt from

Empty Netter Assists – 05-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Happy 70th birthday to former Penguins forward Bryan Hextall, Jr (right). … Read more

NHL Notebook: Downie is day to day after hit on Saturday Source: Post Gazette
The referee believed Steve Downie embellished his fall after a hit into the boards by Bruins winger Nathan Horton late in the second period Saturday, calling the Tampa Bay winger for diving. But the resulting injury from Downie hitting his head on the glass — and on the ice — was serious enough for him to miss the rest of the game in Tampa and leave his status going forward uncertain. … See the rest here

Unexpected Reunion Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share The hockey world is a small one. So while Brandon Saad and Vince Trocheck never actually played on the same team while growing up playing hockey in the Pittsburgh developmental system, they did know of e… … See the rest here

PensHead Daily Links 05-22-2011

Sunday, May 22nd, 2011

Empty Netter Assists – 05-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins A DVD set of “24/7″ is now available through HBO’s Web site . … View post

Rally supports Thrashers in Atlanta (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
About 200 fans of the Atlanta Thrashers showed up for a rally Saturday in the face of expectations the team will move to Winnipeg. … More here

Tampa Bay storms back to even series with Boston Source: Tribune-Review
Mike Smith was perfect in relief of goalie Dwayne Roloson, and Simon Gagne snapped a tie in the third period for the Tampa Bay Lightning, who erased an early three-goal deficit and evened the Eastern Conference finals with a 5-3 win in Game 4 over the Bruins on Saturday. … See the rest here

Cup Chronicles: Bryan Trottier Source: Tribune-Review
Injuries limited Bryan Trottier to 52 regular-season games in 1990-91, but he contributed in other ways, serving as a mentor to rookie Jaromir Jagr and helping the team raise its standards. … More here

1990-91 Penguins: Where are they now? Source: Tribune-Review
Twenty-seven players had their names engraved on the Stanley Cup. … Read the rest here

Cook: Is change in store for NHL? Source: Post Gazette
Penguins forward Mike Rupp was on vacation with his wife and three kids in Magic Kingdom at Disney World when he got the news. Suddenly, The Happiest Place On Earth seemed a lot less happy. “It’s awful,” Rupp said of the death of New York Rangers enforcer Derek Boogaard … See the article here

Lightning use big rally, get even with Bruins 2-2 Source: Post Gazette
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Game 3 loss takes physical toll on Canucks Source: Post Gazette
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PensHead Daily Links 05-21-2011

Saturday, May 21st, 2011

2011 NHL Free Agency: Five More Questions Than Answers for Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
Thursday, we took a look at five questions the Pittsburgh Penguins will look to answer this offseason. … View post

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 5, North Stars 3 – 05-21-11 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. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to … … Excerpt from

Boogaard died of alcohol, painkiller mix Source: Tribune-Review
The death of Rangers enforcer Derek Boogaard was an accident, due to a toxic mix of alcohol and the powerful painkiller oxycodone. … Continue reading here

Lightning wary of Thomas’ surge Source: Tribune-Review
The Tampa Bay Lightning will have to overcome a resurgent Tim Thomas to even up the Eastern Conference finals. … Link

Sharks narrow series deficit with victory over Vancouver Source: Tribune-Review
Patrick Marleau scored twice in the first period and Antti Niemi made the early lead stand up with 27 saves to get the San Jose Sharks back into the Western Conference final with a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 3 on Friday night. … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 05-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Happy 39th birthday to former Penguins defenseman Pat Neaton (right). … More here

Friday’s Daily Five: Pens three center model has incomplete grade with core off “entry level deals” Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Daily Five 1. Penguins GM Ray Shero and his staff are still a few weeks away from laying out a blueprint for the off-season and free agency. It’s a little early to speculate but with not a lot of cap space and a weak forward market, all signs continue to point to the Penguins … See the rest here

Rangers??? Boogaard died of alcohol, oxycodone mix Source: Post Gazette
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Kalamazoo Wings at Alaska Aces – 05-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
EN reader Stephan Jones of Anchorage, Alaska – the only known EN reader from “The Last Frontier” – made a modest proposal via Twitter a few weeks back. He offered to write an EN-styled live blog of a potential Kelly Cup Final between the Alaska Aces and the Wheeling Nailers, the Penguins ECHL affiliate, had the Nailers advanced that far. … See the rest here

PensHead Daily Links 05-20-2011

Friday, May 20th, 2011

RIP Macho Man Randy Savage Source: The Pensblog
According to TMZ, Macho Man Randy Savage has died in a car accident . TMZ spoke with Randy's brother, Lanny Poffo, who tells us the wrestling legend suffered a heart attack while he was behind the wheel around 10 AM .. … View post

Pittsburgh Penguins: 8 Things That Must Change Next Season Source: Bleacher Report
Last week, I compiled a list of eight things Pittsburgh Penguins have to look forward to next season in light of their quick exit from the 2011 NHL Playoffs. But with the good comes the bad. One thing every early playoff exit does well is highlight problem areas that need to be addressed before the start of the season. … Visit link

Season Review: Tyler Kennedy Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share With Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin sidelined with injuries, the Penguins were looking for someone to step up and fill the void. … Continue reading here

Sharks seek composure in Game 3 against Canucks Source: Tribune-Review
From captain Joe Thornton challenging Ryan Kesler to a fight before the opening faceoff of Game 1 to enforcer Ben Eager’s parade to the penalty box late in Game 2, the Sharks have been on the wrong side of the aggression line too often and find themselves down, 2-0. … More

Thomas guides Bruins to 2-1 lead Source: Tribune-Review
Tim Thomas made 31 saves to lead Boston to a 2-0 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals Thursday night. … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 05-20-10 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -What can Tyler Kennedy command as a restricted free agent ? (PG+) -Former Penguins coach Michel Therrien (right) has interviewed with Wild general manager Cliff Fletcher … Read this article

2011 NHL Free Agency: More Questions Than Answers for Pittsburgh Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
As the Pittsburgh Penguins try to build for another run at the Stanley Cup, they’ll be met with uncertainty in a number of key areas. General Manager Ray Shero has more than a few roster spots to fill before the beginning of training camp … See the rest here

Plenty of Good Winnipeg Domains Available Source: The Pensblog
Word is the Thrashers could be on their way to Winnipeg. [ winnipegfreepress ] Get your domains here: … Visit link

Video: Season Review: Tyler Kennedy (5/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
A look back at all the on ice accomplishments of Tyler Kennedy. … To see video click here

Thursday’s Daily Five: Kennedy forcing his way out of Pittsburgh would be a mistake Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Daily Five 1. At age 24 and coming off a 21 goal season and establishing himself as a top-9 forward for the past couple seasons, Tyler Kennedy and his camp are right to be seeking $2 million or more annually on a new contract. However, Kennedy’s agent Steve Bartlett is one of the best … Link

Thomas gets shutout, Seguin scores in Bruins??? win Source: Post Gazette
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Sharks try to regain composure in conference final Source: Post Gazette
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks lost more than the first two games in the Western Conference final during a lost trip to Vancouver … Read the rest here

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PensHead Daily Links 05-19-2011

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

Mike Yeo: Former Penguins Assistant Coach Is Ready to Be an NHL Bench Boss Source: Bleacher Report
Mike Yeo has his heart set on being a head coach in the NHL , but a prospective NHL head coach must take the same path of a player who wants to find success in the big leagues. They work their way through the minors, get some limited playing time against the big guys and then manage to get a permanent job with an NHL squad. Although Yeo’s big break as an NHL bench boss hasn’t come yet, he seems to be doing just fine so far as the head coach of the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League … Read this article

Jaromir Jagr Not Coming Back to the Penguins or the NHL Source: Bleacher Report
Well, it was fun while it lasted. A bunch of us Pittsburgh Penguins ‘ fans had a ball dreaming of Jaromir Jagr coming back to Pittsburgh to help win another Stanley Cup. Thinking about Jagr playing on either Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin’s line put a smile on your face, didn’t it? … Continued here

Talks have yet to get going with RFA Dustin Jeffrey Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The other restricted free agent at the NHL level for the Penguins this off-season is center Dustin Jeffrey. It’s a negotiation that figures to be a much easier one for GM Ray Shero than the one he will have with Tyler Kennedy’s agent Steve Bartlett. … Visit link

Assistant GM Jason Botterill expressing interest in resigning Ryan Craig Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Baby Pens Free Agency updates on Craig, Sterling, Potter & Wagner Veteran forward Ryan Craig is said to be one of Jason Botterill’s (Assistant GM) top priorities this off-season. As of today, no official talks are setup but Botterill has reached out to Craig’s camp, expressing an interest in resigning the 29 year old forward, … Read more here

NHL Network to Air Memorial Cup, Featuring Penguins Prospect Simon Despres Source: penguins.nhl.com
The NHL Network U.S. will broadcast the 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup tournament for the national championship title between four Canadian Hockey League teams. … Continue reading here

NCAA: Penn State lands 4th Big time recruit for 2012 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Joe Paterno and the Penn State Nittany Lions are picking up steam on the recruiting trail. J. J … Visit link

NHL: Dupuis talks on the back burner? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Latest on Pascal Dupuis The uncertainity of Tyler Kennedy’s future with the Penguins is expected to put contract talks with Pascal Dupuis on the backburner, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. Those in Pascal Dupuis camp are not expecting the Penguins to engage in substantive talks until they have Kennedy’s situation resolved … View post

Twenty Years Later – North Stars 3, Penguins 1 – 05-19-11 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 … … Link

NFL: Harrison determined to play all 6 years of his contract? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Just turning 33 and coming off two back procedures, James Harrison is reaching the point in his career where outside linebacker’s usually tend to break down. … See the rest here

Look Back: HBO’s "24/7 Penguins/Capitals" Series Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Looking back, there’s too many. Memorable moments, that is, from HBO Sports’ “24/7 Penguins/Capitals: Road to the NHL Winter Classic” four-part reality series that followed the Pe… … Read the rest here

Boobs. Literally. NSFW. Source: The Pensblog
If you've never seen boobs before, then you're in luck. A female exposed her breasts at the Canucks game last night. And it made it onto TV in Canada. The lady was located in the place that the Green Men usually occupy. Puck Daddy has pics, censored of course. If you want an uncensored pic, use your Internet skills. We'd say this was James Neal, but we still haven't found him. … Visit link

Penguins Notebook: Offseason focus on improvement of power play Source: Post Gazette
Score on one of 35 power plays in a playoff series, and, obviously, something must be done. Convert on 49 of 311 chances with the extra man over the course of an 82-game regular season — a success rate of 15.8 percent that ranked 25th in the NHL — clearly, change is in order. … Excerpt from

Penguins plan hockey camp for girls Source: Tribune-Review
The Pittsburgh Penguins will hold their first-ever girls hockey camp June 23-25 at the Ice Castle in Castle Shannon, for girls in three age groups from 5-19. … More here

Offense aplenty in East finals Source: Tribune-Review
Boston and Tampa Bay have played a pair of surprisingly high scoring games, and the trend might continue the way the Eastern Conference finals are going. … Go here to read the rest

Canucks bust out offense, rout Sharks in Game 2 Source: Tribune-Review
Daniel Sedin scored his second power-play goal of the game, and Chris Higgins and Mason Raymond added man-advantage goals in the third period for the Vancouver Canucks, who routed the San Jose Sharks 7-3 on Wednesday night. … Read the rest here

Penguins, Ganassi shutout at Sports Business Journal awards Source: Post Gazette
The local entries in the Sports Business Journal awards were shut out. … Continued here

Empty Netter Assists – 05-19-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Ray Shero seems to think his team’s power play needs addressed . Wonder why … Continued here

PensHead Daily Links 05-18-2011

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011


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Puck Headlines: Canucks’ Game 2 changes; Thrashers owner update (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. … The rest is here

Pittsburgh Penguins 2010-2011: A Remarkable Season Cut Short Source: Bleacher Report
Now that the Penguins season’s end is setting in, most writers, fans and critics are coming out in droves to talk about mistakes that were made in the past or what needs to be fixed moving forward. To those people, I have one answer: nothing. … Go here to read the rest

Saint John Sea Dogs like life on the road (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
At this point, the Saint John Sea Dogs would rather play on the road. … Link

Twenty Years Later – Mark Recchi – 05-18-11 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 … Continue reading here

Season Review: Max Talbot Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Hockey players set different goals for themselves before each season. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Season Review: Max Talbot (5/18/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
A look back at all the on and off ice accomplishments of Max Talbot. … Video here


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Sharks seek solution to squandered leads Source: Tribune-Review
San Jose is trailing in a series for the first time this postseason and will have a chance to get even tonight in Game 2 in Vancouver. … See the article here

Seguin lifts Bruins to Game 2 win Source: Tribune-Review
Tyler Seguin had two goals and two assists and the Boston Bruins fed off the energy of the recently promoted rookie to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-5 and tie the Eastern Conference finals at one game each on Tuesday night. … Visit link

Penguins’ Shero would like to retain Tyler Kennedy Source: Tribune-Review
Salary-cap circumstances could prevent right wing Tyler Kennedy from returning to the Penguins next season, though general manager Ray Shero said Tuesday he would “like to keep” Kennedy, an impending restricted free-agent right winger. … See the article here

Penguins, Ganassi vie for business honors Source: Post Gazette
There is more to succeeding in sports than winning, as those on the business side will attest. There are fan relations, ticket sales, corporate sponsorships, television ratings, charity involvement and countless other variables beyond X’s and O’s. … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 05-18-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Jamie Lynn-Sigler must be a pretty bad actress if the only post-”Sopranos” work she can get is playing herself on “Entourage” and the offseason episodes of “24/7.” -Actually, Paul Martin, Sidney Crosby and Jordan Staal met up with Sigler while attending the Cannes Film Fesitval. -Ray Shero isn’t dealing … … Continue reading here

Penguins’ Shero not yet concerned with free agents Source: Post Gazette
Free agents are not a front-burner concern for Penguins general manager Ray Shero. Not at the moment, anyway … See more here

Seguin???s 2 goals, 2 assists lift Bruins to 6-5 win Source: Post Gazette
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Pens trading Tyler Kennedy by draft weekend likely if talks go south Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Preliminary discussions on a new contract between Pens GM Ray Shero and Tyler Kennedy’s camp are expected to get underway next week. It will begin a critical four week period that will dictate Kennedy’s future with the Penguins. … See the rest here

NHL notebook: Francis goes back to Hurricanes’ front office (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hall of Fame player Ron Francis is leaving the Carolina Hurricanes' coaching bench to concentrate on a front-office job with the team. General manager Jim Rutherford said Tuesday it was a mutual decision to shift Francis back into the front office had been planned for years and… … See the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins: GM Ray Shero Is Right to Keep Jaromir Jagr in the Past Source: Bleacher Report
Today, Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager Ray Shero announced to the media that former Penguin and current star in the Kontinental Hockey League Jaromir Jagr will not be joining the roster for the 2011-2012 season, clearing up any rumors and speculation of the former star’s return to the birthplace of his hockey career. The news will certainly disappoint the Pens fans who became excited when Jagr spoke fondly of his time in Pittsburgh and his desire to play for a good team, but one that could also use him … Follow this link

PensHead Daily Links 05-17-2011

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

Pens visit Cannes, and how TK situation may play out Source: Chipped Ice
Greetings, dear readers! Been a while since a post. I’d blame my bum knee and rehab, but mostly I’ve just been steered toward Twitter commentary on the Cup playoffs. … See more here

Shero addresses Jagr, Crosby issues Source: Tribune-Review
Ray Shero suggested Tuesday that Jaromir Jagr wont be courted to play for the Penguins next season and stressed that Sidney Crosbys reported postseason setback was really just a slight step back along his recovery from a concussion. … View post

Shero: No discussions on Jagr returning to Penguins Source: Post Gazette
General manager Ray Shero said today that Penguins officials have not talked about the possibility of bringing back right winger Jaromir Jagr. … See the rest here

NHL Trade Rumors: Is it Time for the Penguins to Trade Evgeni Malkin? Source: Bleacher Report
Read more Pittsburgh Penguins news on BleacherReport.com … View post

Puck Headlines: Crosby does Cannes; NHL realignment on hold? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Paul Martin, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Sidney Crosby and Jordan Staal attend … Continue reading → … Continued here

Ron Francis leaves bench to focus on front office (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hall of Fame player Ron Francis is leaving the Carolina Hurricanes' coaching bench to concentrate on a front-office job with the team. General manager Jim Rutherford said Tuesday it was a mutual decision to shift Francis back into the front office had been planned for years and… … Go here to read the rest

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 4, North Stars 1 – 05-17-11 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 … … Continue reading here

Top 10 whines about embellishment/diving during NHL season (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
On Monday, Dan Boyle of the San Jose Sharks made some accusations about the Vancouver Canucks' heads “going back like they're being shot with a gun” in order to draw penalties. Ah, but this wasn't the first (nor the last) … Continue reading → … View post

NHL Free Agency: Should the Penguins Trade Evgeni Malkin? Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins missed Evgeni Malkin this season. Their goals per game strongly declined after both Malkin and Sidney Crosby were injured. They will welcome him back this season, and they will get his offensive production back … Visit link

Pittsburgh Penguins: Was Drafting Jordan Staal 2nd Overall in 2006 a Mistake? Source: Bleacher Report
The 2006 draft, like every draft, presented its own set of intrigue. Erik Johnson, a defenceman playing out of the US National Development, was the consensus best player available and, with the St … The rest is here

Video: Trib Jr Reporter: Gavin Mills Extended Cut Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch Gavin Mills entire interview with Head Coach Dan Bylsma. The PensTv Editor’s Cut. … To see video click here

Look Back: 2011 Winter Classic Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share The city of Pittsburgh was buzzing following the announcement that the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Steelers and Heinz Field would play host to the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic. The Penguins, … … See the rest here

Rules, equipment alter fighting’s impact on NHL Source: Tribune-Review
Detroit opponents knew better than to mess with Steve Yzerman. Take a cheap shot at him — or any of the other Wings, for that matter — and you’d have to answer to Bob Probert and, in later years, Darren McCarty. … Visit link

Empty Netter Assists – 05-17-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Penguins signed Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Zach Sill (right) to a two-year two-way contract . -A new T.G.I. Friday’s is scheduled to open in Consol Energy Center Friday . … Excerpt from

NHL Playoffs: For Sharks, Canucks it’s all about goaltenders Source: Post Gazette
Antti Niemi has a Stanley Cup and the benefit of the doubt. … Read more here

NHL Playoffs: Bergeron’s status uncertain Source: Post Gazette
There’s a procedure in the NHL for a player coming back from a concussion: The doctors put it off as long as necessary, and the coaches keep it quiet as long as possible. So it was Monday with Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron, when he returned for his first full practice since a May 6 concussion that kept him out of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final. … Continue reading here

Penguins’ hope is more restaurants Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins are a couple of weeks away from another milestone in the development of the Consol Energy Center, their new home. A success on the ice, the team will take its first stab at retail development when a 7,500-square-foot T.G.I. Friday’s restaurant opens May 31 on Fifth Avenue at the new arena. … Follow this link


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