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PensHead Daily Links 06-30-2011

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

Shero hopes Jagr "meant what he said by wanting to right by Mario" Source: Chipped Ice
Penguins general manager Ray Shero spoke with Jaromir Jagrs agent around 5 p.m. … Follow this link

Shero: Penguins ‘very much in the picture’ for Jagr Source: Post Gazette
The Jaromir Jagr saga has a pretty good chance of stretching into Friday. … Read more here

Penguins working to keep Kennedy on team Source: Tribune-Review
While the news of Jaromir Jagr’s negotiations are stealing the headlines, Penguins GM Ray Shero and Tyler Kennedy’s agent, Steve Bartlett, are talking. … See more here

Shero, Svoboda speak in 5:00 p.m. hour but Pens not informed of decision yet Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The waiting game continues. Agent Petr Svoboda spoke with Penguins GM Ray Shero within the past hour but the Penguins were not informed of a decision during the most recent discussion, sources close to the situation indicated. Svoboda indicated in the 3:00 p.m … Read this article

Where’s Jaromir? Source: The Pensblog
No idea what's happening. There are conflicting reports all over the place … See more here

Brad Richards heads slim NHL free-agent class (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
How’s this for a change of pace? While the NFL and NBA are embroiled in labor disputes that threaten their upcoming seasons, NHL clubs are gearing up to spend more money on salaries than they have since a lockout canceled a full campaign six years ago … The rest is here

NHL free agency: It’s buyer beware in 2011 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Several teams need to spend big bucks to reach the league’s minimum payroll, but the lack of star-quality free agents makes for risky business. … The rest is here

Puck Headlines: Jagr update; problem with Ryan Smyth trade (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. Petr Svoboda, the agent for Andre Agassi fanboy Jaromir Jagr, says Continue reading … See the rest here

Svoboda: Will be in contact with “Pens very soon” Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
New Jagr Development Just spoke with Petr Svoboda at the 3:00 p.m. hour and he says he will be in contact with GM Ray Shero “very soon” … Read the rest here

Kovacevic: Whatever happened to that deadline? Source: Tribune-Review
This Jaromir Jagr is beginning to veer into silly territory, and its getting close to time for the Penguins to do something about that. … Read this article

Svoboda on Jagr situation: “Lot of things to sort through” Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Latest Jagr Update Just spoke with Jagr’s agent Petr Svboboda for the second time today. As of 12:10 p.m. this afternoon, Svoboda indicated a decision was not imminent … View post

2010 Free Agent Fireworks Source: penguins.nhl.com
When the Penguins signed two elite defensemen in Paul Martin and Zbynek Michalek each to long-term contracts on the first day of free agency last summer, the team knew it was solidifying its defense for the long term. But looking back a year la… … Go here to read the rest

NHL: Jagr’s Russian Agent says KHL and NHL are equal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Jagr’s Russian Agent still talking with KHL teams Via Sports.ru Jaromir Jagrs agent Jaroslav Zidek said that it is still not clear where the famous Czech player will continue his career. … See the article here

Latest Developments: Jagr still “warming up” to Pens offer Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Source: Jagr wants to make Pittsburgh work but… Look for the Jaromir Jagr saga to go well into the afternoon and possibly into Friday. Here’s where things stand as of 10:00 a.m … See the rest here

Svoboda: Decision today Source: The Pensblog
Svoboda told the Trib: We are going to exchange some things,” Svoboda said, adding that he would also speak with Detroit and Montreal about Jagr. “This is obviously a tough decision for Jaromir. His heart is in Pittsburgh.” No idea what this means. … Visit link

Agent: Jagr decision to come today Source: Tribune-Review
The agent for Jaromir Jagr said his client is in New York and said today he expects a decision about Jagr’s NHL future by the end of today. … See more here

Jagr arrives in New York, could make decision today Source: Post Gazette
Jaromir Jagr has surfaced. And he just might have an NHL contract before the day is over … Excerpt from

As of 9:13am there is no deal for Double J Source: The Pensblog
Petr Svoboda has not been reached for comment though, so who knows. ESPN was reporting information from a Trib article that never said that. … See the rest here

Starkey: Possible Jagr sequel already compelling Source: Tribune-Review
If Jagr says anything but “Penguins” today, Friday, or whenever he makes up his mind, he will be skewered for centuries to come. … See more here

Looking back on the wild, weird end of #JagrWatch. Source: Chipped Ice
Well, dear readers, it is June 30, and I think its time to officially retire the phrase JagrWatch. … Excerpt from

Concussions force winger Kariya to retire Source: Tribune-Review
Paul Kariya is retiring from the NHL, unable to return from post-concussion symptoms that forced him to miss all of last season. … Follow this link

Penguins add some depth, re-sign Asham Source: Tribune-Review
Arron Asham was a significant contributor in the playoffs, recording a team-high three goals and adding an assist in the Penguins’ first-round loss to Tampa Bay. … Visit link

Ex-Pens say Jagr would fit well in Pittsburgh Source: Tribune-Review
Members of the franchise’s Stanley Cup champions in 1991-92 expressed optimism the team and player would make the right move if they reunited. … See the rest here

No official word on Jagr’s status with Pens Source: Tribune-Review
But longtime acquaintances of Mario Lemieux and NHL agents said an agreement was in place even as Jaromir Jagr flew to the United States. … The rest is here

Penguins remain up in air over Jagr Source: Post Gazette
Jaromir Jagr might be totally sincere when he says he would like to play for the Penguins again. But he doesn’t seem to be in a hurry to commit to doing it … See more here

Report: Penguins, Jaromir Jagr closing in on contract (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The puck is in Jaromir Jagr’s net, so to speak. The Pittsburgh Penguins have offered the former NHL superstar a one-million, $2 million contract to rejoin the Penguins for next season. Jagr, 39, led the Penguins to two previous Stanley Cup championships and the team is hoping… … Read this article

Progress being made between Pens, Tyler Kennedy on new deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins GM Ray Shero and Steven Bartlett, the agent for Tyler Kennedy are said to be growing optimistic about reaching a deal before Kennedy hits the open market on July 1. “Still hopeful”, Bartlett said on Wednesday, indicating that his focus remains on getting a deal done with the Penguins. … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 06-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Welcome back Where the heck is Jaromir Jagr (right)? -One of the stranger parts of yesterday’s JagrWatch was an infestation of turtles at John Kennedy Airp … … See the article here

Penguins sign Asham to one-year deal Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins’ efforts to sign Jaromir Jagr are on hold for another day, but they did work out a deal with right winger Arron Asham. … Read the rest here

Penguins sign Arron Asham to a one year deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to terms with forward Arron Asham on a one-year contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. The deal is worth $775,000. … See the article here

Penguins Agree to Terms with Forward Arron Asham Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to terms with forward Arron Asham on a one-year contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. The deal is worth $775,000. Asham, 33, recently completed his fir… … Continue reading here

NHL Free Agency 2011: The One Free Agent Piece That Puts Every Team over the Top Source: Bleacher Report
The NHL offseason is only a few weeks old. For those diehards in every NHL city and the spaces between, the wait for the 2011-2012 season has seemed like counting seconds between Feb. 29′s on the calendar … More here

Agent: No decision coming from Jagr tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Agent cites travels problems, need for Jagr to settle in Jaromir Jagr joining the Pittsburgh Penguins is on hold for at least one more day. … The rest is here

Jagr’s Agent: No Update Today Source: The Pensblog
No update today. No idea what's going on. … More here

Penguins re-sign Asham – 06-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
A bizarre day takes another twist. The Penguins have re-signed unrestricted free agent forward Arron Asham to a one-year contract worth $775,000. … See the rest here

Jagr at Airport PICTURES Source: The Pensblog
Proof that JJ still exists. No clue where these pics came from. … Link

JAGRWatch Ustream Source: The Pensblog
This is a complete disaster. But if you want to listen to us live as Jagr Watch comes to an unrealistic end go here. [J AGRWATCH Unchannel ] There is some dumb ad coming up…nothing we can do. … Read more here

NHL Notebook: Penguins offer contract to Jagr (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have offered former NHL MVP Jaromir Jagr a one-year, $2 million contract, according to multiple reports. Jagr, 39, last played in the NHL for the New York Rangers in 2007-08. He has spent the last three seasons in Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League. … More here

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PensHead Daily Links 06-29-2011

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

Penguins haven’t dealt Talbot’s rights to Leafs Source: Tribune-Review
Max Talbot’s agent, Pat Brisson, confirmed to the Tribune-Review that Talbot’s rights have not been dealt. … The rest is here

Talbot’s camp saying rights have not been traded to Toronto Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
A report yet again surfaced that the Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired the negotiating rights for Max Talbot. This time from RDS.Ca. … Read more here

Max Talbot’s Rights Traded to Toronto. UPDATE: No he wasn’t afnsdkgl Source: The Pensblog
Per everyone on the Internet. Talbot's rights shipped out to Toronto. No idea for what … Excerpt from

Agent denies report of Talbot’s rights being dealt – 06-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Pat Brisson, the agent for Penguins forward Maxime Talbot, has shot down a repot by Canadian broadcaster RDS which stated that the Penguins have dealt the signing rights to forward Maxime Talbot to the Maple Leafs . … More here

JAGR WATCH: Turtles Source: The Pensblog
There are unconfirmed reports from an employee of Delta Airlines at JFK that Jagr will be on the 6:30 connecting fight to Pittsburgh. We're not really sure if his origial flight has landed, as turtles have taken over JFK. … More here

If it’s on Wikipedia … – 06-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
… it must be true … See the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins Offer Jaromir Jagr 1-Year Deal: How This Could Be Fitting Source: Bleacher Report
In the early 1990s, Jaromir Jagr was a member of a Pittsburgh Penguins squad that oozed with talent. Two decades later, the possibility of his career coming full circle is incredibly enticing. According to The Associated Press , the Penguins offered Jagr a one-year contract and are waiting to hear back from his agent today. … More

Chat live with Dejan Kovacevic tomorrow Source: Tribune-Review
Tribune-Review sports columnist Dejan Kovacevic will be live at noon Thursday to answer reader questions about Pittsburgh sports. … View post

Jagr decision pending, despite reports Source: Tribune-Review
Despite overseas reports that Jaromir Jagr has agreed to a contract with the Penguins, both parties say no decision has been made. … The rest is here

Russian reports of Jagr signing untrue, landing at 4pm? Source: The Pensblog
Again, from the trib : Despite overseas reports that Jaromir Jagr has agreed to a contract with the Penguins, both parties say no decision has been made. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins offer Jagr one-year contract (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have offered former NHL MVP Jaromir Jagr a one-year, $2 million contract, according to multiple reports, and are expecting an answer Wednesday. … Link

Penguins make offer to Jagr, await word (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins have offered former NHL MVP Jaromir Jagr a one-year contract, and expect to hear a decision from Jagr's agent on Wednesday. Jagr, 39, was a Pittsburgh draft pick in 1990, and helped lead the Penguins to two Stanley Cup championships. … Read this article

Pens moving on from Rupp to Arron Asham? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins are intensifying their efforts to resign winger Arron Asham, sources told Inside Pittsburgh Sports this morning. Asham who was not believed to be in the Penguins plans (things change quickly), is now back on the Penguins radar as talks with Mike Rupp are believed to be going south. However, the Penguins have … Continued here

Jagr on way to U.S., decision nears Source: Tribune-Review
The agent for Jaromir Jagr said today that Jagr is en route to the United States and will inform of a decision on his NHL future late this afternoon. … Excerpt from

Jagr on his way to US. Lands around 3:30 Source: The Pensblog
Per the Trib : “He is flying to New York (from the Czech Republic) right now,” agent Petr Svoboda said. “He is coming this afternoon and will tell us his answer then.” Through the magic of the Internet you can follow Jagr's flight , which is Delta/Czech Air Flight 211 … See the article here

Jagr traveling to U.S.; Mum on Habs but Red Wings have made offer, per agent Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Decision expected this afternoon Jaromir Jagr is enroute to the United States. His agent Petr Svoboda indicates a decision from the 39 year old is expected upon his arrival. “He is traveling to the States as we speak, ” Svoboda said. … Go here to read the rest

Past Free Agent Moves Source: penguins.nhl.com
Once 12:00 p.m. ET hits on July 1, an unrestricted free agent is free to negotiate and sign a contract with any team. Prior to signing defensemen Paul Martin and Zbynek Michalek on that date last summer – which could go down in history as t… … Follow this link

Penguins make offer to Jagr (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
After deliberating for a week, the Pittsburgh Penguins have made an offer to Jaromir Jagr for a one-year deal… … Read more here

Belfour leads decorated NHL Hall of Fame class Source: Tribune-Review
Former All-Star goalie Ed Belfour was elected Tuesday to the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, joining Doug Gilmour, Mark Howe and Joe Nieuwendyk as the newest class of inductees. … Follow this link

Civic Arena loses last-gasp vote Source: Post Gazette
The Civic Arena, home to tens of thousands of saves, couldn’t muster a final one. With the Igloo’s fate hanging in the balance, city council, in a 6-3 vote, rejected a historic designation that could have saved the 49-year-old landmark from demolition. … Continued here

Decision Day for Jagr Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Offer on the Table to Jagr It is decision day for Jaromir Jagr. The Penguins, as expected, made an official offer to Jagr on Tuesday evening. … Follow this link

JAGR WATCH: Day 10, Decision Day. Source: The Pensblog
It was July 11, 2001. Roughly 3,637 days ago. On that steamy July day, Jaromir Jagr was shipped to the Washington Capitals in one of the worst trades in the history of sports. … Read this article

Penguins’ Shero: ‘Decision day’ for Jagr Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins spent more than a week deciding whether to offer Jaromir Jagr a contract. They figure it will take less than a day to learn whether he is willing to accept it. General manager Ray Shero offered Jagr a one-year deal Tuesday and said he believes he will find out today whether Jagr agrees to it … Read more here

Jaromir Jagr Watch: He Could Wind Up Back with the Pittsburgh Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
For the past few weeks, former Penguin winger Jaromir Jagr has drawn some attention. With his decision to return to the NHL for the last few years of his hockey career, it was pondered where he would end up. … Read more here

#JagrWatch Source: The Pensblog
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Talbot not interested in signing with any team that trades for his rights Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have explored trading the rights of Max Talbot but the possibility of Talbot’s rights being moved before Friday is very unlikely and I wouldn’t look for it. As reports out of Canada surfaced that the Toronto Maple Leafs could be closing in on acquiring Talbot’s rights, those in Talbot’s camp told Inside … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 06-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” [Today] is decision day .” – Ray Shero on the one-year contract offer he made to you know who. … Read this article

SOURCE: Talbot done with Pens Source: The Pensblog
Per a source Max Talbot will not be back with the Penguins after July 1st. Some joke tweeted that the Leafs are trying to trade for his rights. … Visit link

Penguins offer Jagr one-year deal – 06-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
From the Post-Gazette’s Dave Molinari : The offer is in, and the clock is running. … The rest is here

NHL Notebook: Belfour, 3 others picked for Hall of Fame (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Goalie Ed Belfour, known during his playing days as “The Eagle” for his colorful mask adorned with various depictions of an eagle, as well as his innate ability to spread across and defend a goalmouth, was elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame Tuesday in his first year of… … Follow this link

TWITTER CONTEST: #ComeHomeJagr UPDATE JAGR OFFERED CONTRACT Source: The Pensblog
LDLKDLKMDKLMDKLMDMKD. [ PER ROB ROSSI TWITTER ] As Double J fans, we have no choice at this point. … More

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PensHead Daily Links 06-28-2011

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

A Perfect Fit Source: penguins.nhl.com
When Pascal Dupuis came to Pittsburgh from Atlanta along with Marian Hossa at the trade deadline in 2008, he probably didn’t imagine he’d still be a Penguin over five years from that point. Dupuis with the Stanley Cup in 2009 … Continued here

JAGR WATCH: Tell The World Source: The Pensblog
Child prodigy HoboJoe comes through. … Follow this link

Penguins re-sign Dupuis for two more seasons (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pascal Dupuis isn't going anywhere anytime soon. The Pittsburgh Penguins saw to that on Tuesday, re-signing the 6-1, 205-pound forward to a new two-year contract, reportedly worth $1.5 million per season. … Read more here

Agent: Penguins expected to make offer in “next” few hours Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Agent says all offers need to be in. Agent Petr Svoboda and Pens GM Ray Shero spoke this morning and held more discussions this afternoon, as the Jagr situation is heating up and coming close to reaching a resolution As of 4:00 p.m., the Penguins have not made an offer but the Penguins will be … Read the rest here

Jagr’s agent: Still no offer from Penguins Source: Post Gazette
Petr Svoboda, the agent who represents Jaromir Jagr, said late this afternoon that his client still has not received a contract offer from the Penguins. … More here

Penguins re-sign forward Dupuis to two-year deal (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins re-signed forward Pascal Dupuis to a two-year contract on Tuesday, with an average annual value of $1.5 million. Dupuis, 32, had 17 goals and 37 points to go along with a plus-16 rating last season. Dupuis was also a mainstay on the league's top penalty killing unit, and scored four short-handed goals along the way … Continued here

Latest on JagrWatch, key to Dupuis deal, and how Caps might impact Kennedy. Source: Chipped Ice
Update time, dear readers; but first = A sincere thanks for all those following along on Twitter. The new name is @RobRossi_Trib though it appears nobody has had much trouble figuring out the switch from @Rossi_on_Pens. Anyway, if following, you know Im using it more this offseason than in previous ones; so please keep checking, … Visit link

Penguins Re-Sign Forward Pascal Dupuis Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward Pascal Dupuis to a two-year contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. The deal begins with 2011-12 season and runs through the 2012-13 campaign, an… … Visit link

Kennedy’s agent says focus is on reaching deal with Pens Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
By TIOPS Staff Veteran agent Steven Bartlett hit the airways this afternoon, appearing on 937 The Fan in the 2:00 p.m. hour. Radio host Joe Starkey first posed the question to Barlett about why Kennedy would not take the rare opportunity of hitting the open market at age 24: “Ultimately he may, ” Bartlett told … Continue reading here

Kennedy among top goal-scorers available – 06-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins made a curious move yesterday when they opted not to make a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Tyler Kennedy (above). … See more here

Jagr agent to speak with Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins will speak with Jaromir Jagr’s agent about a contract this afternoon. Petr Svoboda, Jagr’s agent, confirmed that he is set to have a meeting with Penguins general manager Ray Shero today. … See the rest here

Pens re-sign Dupuis for two years Source: Tribune-Review
Pascal Dupuis has agreed to a two-year contract to remain with the Penguins, sources told the Tribune-Review. The deal, which will be announced this afternoon, is worth $3 million total … View post

Video: 2011 NHL Draft Recap (6/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
A recap of the Pittsburgh Natives getting drafted as well as the 23rd and 54th picks for the Pittsburgh Penguins. … Click here to view video

Penguins sign Dupuis to two-year extension (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins have locked up forward Pascal Dupuis for another two seasons. … Follow this link

Penguins’ Pascal Dupuis back for 2 years of goofing on Malkin (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pascal Dupuis is a good player and all, scoring 37 points in 81 game last season after tallying 38 in 81 games of the previous campaign. But the Pittsburgh Penguins simply had to re-sign him after his star-making performance in … Continue reading → … More here

Penguins sign Dupuis to 2-year contract Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have signed free-agent winger Pascal Dupuis to a two-year contract … Read more

Penguins resign Pascal Dupuis to a 2 year deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed winger Pascal Dupuis to a 2 year deal worth $3 million. Dupuis will carry a cap hit of $1.5 million per season. The 32 year old had 17 goals and 20 assists last season in 81 games … Read more

Dupuis Re-Signs Source: The Pensblog
According to the Trib , Pascal Dupuis has signed a two-year contract with the Penguins. He'll have a $1.5 million cap hit in each of those years. He made $1.4 million last year … Excerpt from

Penguins re-sign Dupuis – 06-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have re-signed forward Pascal Dupuis to a two-year contract worth a total of $3 million . He will have a salary cap hit of $1.5 million … Follow this link

Shero, Svoboda speak again this morning Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Jaromir Jagr situation is heating up, according to agent Petr Svoboda. … More here

Empty Netter Assists – 06-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Penguins did not extend a qualifying offer to restricted free agent forward Tyler Kennedy (above). He is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent Friday. … The rest is here

Bylsma gives positive injury updates Source: Tribune-Review
Dan Bylsma provided good news Monday regarding his team’s biggest stars. … Follow this link

Pens plan to keep Kennedy, land Jagr Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins cut Tyler Kennedy loose Monday, but general manager Ray Shero said he wants to re-sign him before NHL free agency begins Friday. … Excerpt from

Kennedy does not get offer from Penguins Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins told Tyler Kennedy he was free to leave Monday. But not before letting him know how much they’d like him to stay … Continued here

Bylsma is busy revising strategy for power play Source: Post Gazette
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma is part of the planning sessions as they relate to free agency. He’s touching base with returning players. … Read this article

NHL Notebook: Canucks’ Bieksa gets new contract Source: Post Gazette
The Vancouver Canucks reportedly signed defenseman Kevin Bieksa to a five-year, $23 million contract extension Monday, four days before he could have hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent. Bieksa, who turned 30 June 16, had six goals, 16 assists and was tied for second in the NHL with a plus-32 rating in 66 regular-season games last season. … More

JAGR WATCH: Day 9, Jagrwatch reaches DEFCON 1 Source: The Pensblog
A quiet monday night was awaken by several tweets by Rob Rossi on the subject of Ol' double J. Rossi did go on to say this is only the plan … Read the rest here

Latest on Jagr, Kennedy, Rupp, Dupuis; Suitors for Asham, Talbot Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Latest Pens Free Agency Buzz going into July 1 Talks still on-going with Rupp, Dupuis – Re-vised offers to both Mike Rupp and Pascal Dupuis remain on the table and as of late Monday night, neither player has rejected the offers or broken off talks. Discussions are on-going between GM Ray Shero and agent Allan … More

McGuire leaves TSN for full-time gig with Versus and NBC (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
Canadian hockey fans will be seeing a lot less of Pierre McGuire in the future. … Read more here

Pittsburgh Penguins: A Month-by-Month Breakdown of the 2011-2012 Schedule Source: Bleacher Report
Last week, the NHL released the 2011-2012 schedule for all 30 teams in the league. Every team has big games that they have highlighted on their calendars, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are no different. The Penguins are especially looking forward to this season to put Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin back in their lineups and make a deep run in the playoffs. … Excerpt from

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PensHead Daily Links 06-27-2011

Monday, June 27th, 2011

NHL Notebook: Bieksa re-signs with Canucks (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Kevin Bieksa became the first of the Vancouver Canucks' free agent defensemen to re-sign with the team when he agreed to a five-year, $23 million contract, TSN reported Monday. Bieksa, 30, had told reporters during the season that he wanted to stay in Vancouver, the only NHL… … View post

Pens opt not to qualify Kennedy Source: Tribune-Review
Right wing Tyler Kennedy can become an unrestricted free agent Friday because the Penguins opted not to present him a qualifying offer by 5 p.m. … Continued here

Penguins’ make no qualifying offer to Kennedy Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins, in a stunning move, did not offer right winger Tyler Kennedy a qualifying offer by the 5 p.m. deadline today. … Read this article

BYE BYE TK Source: The Pensblog
Pens will not re-sign Tyler Kennedy. Per everyone on the internet. All we can say: yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss More reactions later … Continued here

Pens don’t make qualifying offer to Kennedy Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins did not make a qualifying offer to winger Tyler Kennedy. … See the rest here

Agent: Jagr decision coming in ‘next couple of days’ Source: Post Gazette
Agent Petr Svoboda, who represents free-agent right winger Jaromir Jagr, seems confident that Jagr’s short-term future will be settled in the next few days. … Go here to read the rest

Injured Penguins F Malkin ahead of schedule (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Penguins star center Evgeni Malkin “probably is already ready to go” for the start of next season following recovery from torn ligaments in his right knee, Pittsburgh coach Dan Bylsma said Monday. Bylsma revealed some good news regarding the team's other former scoring champion, as well. … More here

Puck Headlines: Devils coach denial; Sidney Crosby 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 Vancouver Game 7 riots, as told through Legos … Continued here

Video: Pittsburgh Penguins Girls Hockey Camp Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins held their first ever girls only hockey camp at Ice Castle. Drills and Conditioning are the main focuse. … View video

Bylsma on Crosby, Malkin and Jagr Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma met with the Pittsburgh media Monday afternoon. Among the topics were his winning the Jack Adams Award, NHL realignment, the status of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin and the possible signing of Jaromir Jagr. … See the rest here

Jagr’s ability down low in the puck possession game intrigues Bylsma Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Here some quick hits from Dan Bylsma’s media session: Some intriguing topics included Jaromir Jagr, adjusting his system to different players and the power play: — Dan Bylsma said that Sidney Crosby is progressing in his recovery and that he is working out two times a day. … Read this article

Thinking re-alignment – 06-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
One of the more intriguing pieces of news to come out of the draft weekend was that the NHL is seriously considering scrapping its six-division format and lumping everyone into four big divisions . Two would have eight teams while the other two would have seven. Additionally, the divisions would be based heavily on time zones. … See the article here

Video: Team Update: Dan Bylsma (6/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media about winning the Jack Adams Award, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and more. … To see video click here

Penguins make qualifying offer to Brad Thiessen Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins, as expected, have made a qualifying offer to goaltender Brad Thiessen, a source close to Thiessen confirmed this morning. Thiessen received his qualifying offer early last week when the Penguins made a QO to Dustin Jeffrey … The rest is here

What We Learned: How the salary cap floor hurts the NHL (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 → … Follow this link

Kovacevic: Planning Pens’ power surge Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins’ many issues this summer include pending free agents, possible trades and now the pursuit of Jaromir Jagr. … Read more

Report: Major National Hockey League realignment in works Source: Tribune-Review
An unnamed NHL executive was quoted by Sporting News as saying realignment would be “more dramatic” and lead to an entirely different format for the league. … See the article here

All quiet on the Penguins’ front Source: Tribune-Review
With unrestricted free agents free to sign anywhere beginning Friday, the Penguins are running out of time to retain some valuable role players. … Excerpt from

Empty Netter Assists – 06-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -EN reader @zlancia spotted this very appropriate Brent Johnson “shersey” pictured to the right during last night’s UFC event at Consol Energy Center. -” They were really interested in him. They wanted to know what he’s like o … … More

Joseph Morrow to be on 105.9 the X Monday Morning at 9:40 A.M. Source: penguins.nhl.com
Make sure to tune into 105.9 the X on Monday morning as Joseph Morrow, the Penguins’ 2011 first-round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft (23rd overall), will be calling into the show. … Read more here

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PensHead Daily Links 06-26-2011

Sunday, June 26th, 2011

Before Friday the Pens must: Sign Dupuis, make a call on Kennedy, give Jagr an offer. Source: Chipped Ice
Free agency opens at noon on Friday, leaving the Penguins with four full days to figure out what can and cannot become of the roster they will take into training camp. Sure, moves will be made starting Friday and perhaps through camp, but these next four days are perhaps the most important of the Penguins … See the article here

NHL’s economic system shifts one more time (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
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The 10 most awkward 2011 NHL Draft rookie photos (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Full disclosure: The glamour shots from the 2011 NHL Entry Draft don't have the whacked-out surrealism of previous years. (We're looking at you, Bohemian Rhapsody homage.) Nor do the draft picks have the abject quirkiness of last summer's NHL Draft: … Continue reading → … Read this article

2011 NHL Draft: Pittsburgh Penguins Draft Recap and Profiles Source: Bleacher Report
After much hype and expectation, the 2011 NHL Entry Draft is over. Some trades were made, but nothing reaching the level of the over-abundant rumors that have floated around for the past few weeks. Perhaps the best news to come out of St. … Read more

Pittsburgh Region Shines at Entry Draft Source: penguins.nhl.com
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In West Philadelphia, born and…immediately traded by Paul holmgren Source: The Pensblog
Just realized we forgot to make fun of the Flyers for trading their captain, and a 40 goal scorer for Richard Simmonds. How emo is Jeff Carter? … Read more here

NHL realignment plan: Improving or meddling with playoffs? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
As the 2011 NHL Entry Draft reached its last rounds, the conversations with many team executives and League sources turned to what the NHL will look like in 2012. Winnipeg will not still be in the Southeast Division, of course. … Continue reading → … Read more here

LINK CITY: Shero and Jagr Watch, Draft ‘cap, Red Sox Stunned Vid Source: The Pensblog
The tumultuous return of Link City. Welcome to the final week of Jagr watch. … Read more here

Veteran Regehr allows trade to Buffalo Source: Tribune-Review
The Calgary Flames dealt Robyn Regehr to the Sabres after he waived his no-trade clause, clearing space for the Flames to re-sign left wing Alex Tanguay. … See more here

Swedes keep going on Day 2 of NHL draft Source: Tribune-Review
A record four Swedish players were taken in the top 10, a fitting milestone for a draft held in Minnesota, where Scandinavians are everywhere. … See the article here

Farm, family strengthen Penguins’ top pick Source: Tribune-Review
If Norman Rockwell had been born in Canada, he’d have invested canvas after canvas painting scenes from the lives of common people like Joe Morrow. … More

Defense remains primary focus for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
The rich got richer when Penguins GM Ray Shero went with two defensemen in the first two rounds of the NHL Entry Draft. … Link

Kovacevic: Penguins, Jagr must give Source: Tribune-Review
What it will take for the Pens to get Jaromir Jagr, based on what I’ve gathered here at the NHL Entry Draft this weekend, is all parties making a few concessions. … Link

Pittsburgh players make impact in NHL draft Source: Tribune-Review
It was fitting that the most significant weekend in the history of Pittsburgh youth hockey took place in Minnesota. … Read the rest here

NHL Draft Notebook: Gibsonia’s Saad falls further than expected Source: Post Gazette
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NHL Draft: Penguins select another defenseman in second round Source: Post Gazette
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Empty Netter Assists – 06-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -According to Craig Custance of The Sporting News, the NHL will re-align to four divisions based on time zones . Two divisions would have eight teams while the other would have seven … Link

Team-by-team recaps of key NHL draft moves (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here's a look at what each team did in the first round of the NHL draft (including key trades), with the team's first-round pick(s) at the end of each capsule: NEW JERSEY DEVILS Twenty years ago, the last time the Devils had a top-five pick in the draft, they were… … Go here to read the rest

Latest Pens Free Agency Buzz: Where things stand going into July 1 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Free Agency Tidbits Jagr Latest — No developments on the Jaromir Jagr front this weekend as Jagr’s agent Petr Svoboda opted to stay back in Czech Republic. Where are things as of today? The Penguins continue to show interest and discussions between the two sides will pick back up in the next couple days … Go here to read the rest

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PensHead Daily Links 06-25-2011

Saturday, June 25th, 2011


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Penguins Day 2 Draft Selections Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins concluded the 2011 National Hockey League Entry Draft by making four selections, beginning with defenseman Scott Harrington of the London Knights (Ontario Hockey League) in the second round, and finishing with three forwards, to round out the teams 2011 class. Less than 24 hours after choosing blueliner Joseph Morrow of the Portland … See more here

Defenseman Scott Harrington, Three Forwards Complete Penguins 2011 Draft Class Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins concluded the 2011 National Hockey League Entry Draft by making four selections, beginning with defenseman Scott Harrington of the London Knights (Ontario Hockey League) in the second round, and finishing with three forwards, to round out the team’s 2011 class. ; Less than 24 hours after choosing blueliner Joseph Morrow of the Portland Winterhawks (Western Hockey League) with the 23rd overall selection of the opening round, Pittsburgh went the defensive route again in the second round by choosing Harrington with the 54th overall selection. ; Pittsburgh finished its day by selecting a trio of forwards: fifth-round selection Dominik Uher (Ostvava, CZE); sixth-round pick Josh Archibald (Regina, SK); and seventh-round selection Scott Wilson (Oakville, ON) … See the rest here

Penguins Day 2 2011 NHL Draft Picks Source: penguins.nhl.com
ST. PAUL, MN – The Penguins completed their second day at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft at Xcel Energy Center by taking four players (one defensemen and three forwards) … More

Video: 2011 NHL Draft: Ray Shero (6/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager Ray Shero speaks to the media following the 2011 NHL Draft. … Watch video here

Video: Penguins Insider: NHL Draft Wrap (6/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears gives a final wrap of the 2011 NHL Draft. … Click here to view video

Penguins take winger in seventh round of draft Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins selected right wing Scott Wilson, who plays for Georgetown of the Ontario Hockey League, in the seventh round of the NHL Entry Draft with their final pick. … See the article here

Trocheck Ecstatic to be Selected by Florida Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Three Pittsburgh Products Drafted on Second Day of 2011 NHL Draft Source: penguins.nhl.com
Three Pittsburgh-area natives were drafted on the second day of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. Goaltender John Gibson (Anaheim, 39th overall) and forwards Brandon Saad (Chicago, 43rd) and Vince Trocheck (Florida, 64th) were selected … See the rest here

@pghpenguins: Pgh native Vince Trocheck walks to his media appearance at the #NHLDraft #Pens – http://twitpic.com/5grm3q

Penguins pick Harrington in second round of draft Source: Post Gazette
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Saad Ensures Pittsburgh Area Has Best Draft Class Ever Source: penguins.nhl.com
ST. PAUL, MN – Prior to the 2011 National Hockey League Entry Draft there had never been more than two kids born and trained in Pittsburgh taken in the same draft. That changed within the first 43 picks of the 2011 Entry Draft when the Chicago Blackhawks made Gibsonia, Pa. … More

Penguins select forward Wilson in seventh round – 06-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have selected forward Scott Wilson in the seventh round of the NHL entry draft with the 209th overall selection. Wilson appeared in 42 games for the Georgetown Raiders of the Quebec Junior Hockey League last season and scored 61 points (20 goals, 41 assists). He was the team’s captain Wilson, 19, is listed at 5-foot-11, 166 pounds. … More

Pens Continue to Add Depth at Defense with Addition of Harrington Source: penguins.nhl.com
ST. PAUL, MN – The Penguins know the importance of adding depth at every position throughout the organization. But the most critical position in need of continual stockpiling is defense, and the Penguins addressed that situation in the first two rounds of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft in St. … Go here to read the rest

@pghpenguins: Pittsburgh product Brandon Saad at the 2011 #NHLDraft – http://twitpic.com/5gqqg4

Penguins select forward Archibald in sixth round – 06-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have selected forward Josh Archibald in the sixth round (No. 174 overall) of the NHL entry draft … See the article here

Penguins select forward Uher in fifth round – 06-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have selected forward Dominik Uher in the fifth round of the NHL entry draft with the 144th overall pick. A native of Ostvava, Czech Republic, Uher appeared in 65 regular season games last season for the Spokane Chiefs of the WHL. Uher, 18, is listed as a center at 6-foot-0, 192 pounds. … Read more

Gibson Excited About Joining A Strong Young Nucleus in Anaheim Source: penguins.nhl.com
ST. PAUL, MN – Top-notch goaltending hasn’t been an issue for the Anaheim Ducks the past several seasons with Jean-Sebastien Giguere, Ilya Bryzgalov and Jonas Hiller each spending time patrolling the Anaheim net. … Continue reading here

@pghpenguins: Whitehall's John Gibson at the #NHLDraft #Pens – http://twitpic.com/5gq6o2

2011 NHL Draft: Grading the Pittsburgh Penguins First-Round Pick Joseph Morrow Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins were on the clock late Friday night in St. … More

@pghpenguins: #Pens 2nd-rnd pick Harrington meets GM Shero & asst GM Botterill – http://twitpic.com/5gpq4w

Penguins select defenseman Harrington in second round – 06-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins selected defenseman Scott Harrington in the second round ot the NHL draft today at the Xcel Energy Center . Arrington, selected No … Visit link

Video: Penguins Insider: Scott Harrington (6/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears introduces you to the newest Pittsburgh Penguin, Scott Harrington, drafted 54th overall. … See video here

Video: 2011 NHL Draft: Brandon Saad (6/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh native Brandon Saad talks to the media after being drafted 43rd overall by the Chicago Blackhawks. … Watch video here

Video: 2011 NHL Draft: John Gibson (6/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh native John Gibson talks to the media after being selected 39th overall by the Anaheim Ducks, as only the second goaltender taken. … View video here

Video: 2011 NHL Draft: Vincent Trocheck (6/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh native Vincent Trocheck talks the media after being drafted in the 3rd round, 64th overall by the Florida Panthers. … Click here to view video

Penguins select “smooth skating” defenseman Scott Harrington in second round Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens add two-way defenseman in second round The Pittsburgh Penguins go defense once again, selecting defenseman Scott Harrison with the 54th overall selection in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-foot-0, 200-pounder is the 99th ranked player (North American Skater) according to Central Scouting … See the rest here

Pittsburgh natives Gibson, Saad taken in second round of NHL draft Source: Tribune-Review
Gibsonia’s Brandon Saad, once a top-five prospect, fell to the 43rd pick of the NHL Draft, going in the second round to the Chicago Blackhawks. … See the article here

Anaheim picks Whitehall goalie Gibson in NHL draft Source: Post Gazette
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Day 2 NHL Draft: Developing 2nd round picks into quality NHLer’s has been a struggle for Pens franchise Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Rounds 2-7 The NHL Draft wraps up today with Rounds 2-7. … Read more here

2011 NHL Draft Day Two Source: The Pensblog
11:00 AM on the NHL Network. No idea what the Pens will do today. Here's Joe Morrow speaking about the Penguins yesterday: The Penguins have four picks left: Number 54 in the second round, number 144 in the fifth round, number 174 in the sixth round and number 209 in the seventh. … See more here

Penguins Report: 2011 NHL Draft (Day 2) Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:49 AM: Yahoo! Sports blog “Buzzing the Net” did a Q&A with Harrington back in February. … Read more

Video: 2011 NHL Draft: Randy Sexton (6/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Assistant Director of Amateur Scouting Randy Sexton talks about drafting D Joe Morrow in the first round. … See video here

Source: “Good faith effort” by both parties in Kennedy talks Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins GM Ray Shero and Steve Bartlett the agent for Tyler Kennedy met yesterday in St. Paul and some optimism is brewing that the two sides are going to hammer out a deal at somepoint, sources indicate. “Talks are on-going” and there is a “good faith effort by both parties” {to get a deal done}, … Read more here


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Empty Netter Assists – 06-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Barring any trades, the Penguins have picks in the second (No. 54 overall), fifth (No. 144), sixth (No. … Go here to read the rest

Winnipeg decides on familiar Jets for name Source: Tribune-Review
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman gave a “special welcome back” to the Winnipeg fans as he introduced the draft, prompting cheers and “Go Jets go!” chants. … View post

Kovacevic: Penguins cashing in Euros Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins weren’t exactly pioneers in the NHL’s European invasion two decades ago, but they were a major player. … Read the rest here

Nugent-Hopkins to Oilers with top NHL pick Source: Tribune-Review
The Oilers, slotted first overall for the second straight year, selected the slick passer from the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League. … Excerpt from

Penguins make addition to defensive depth Source: Tribune-Review
The Pens made a surprising pick in the first round of the draft, and a local kid became the highest-drafted Pittsburgh player ever. … Read the rest here

Jagr’s agent not making way to draft Source: Tribune-Review
Jaromir Jagr’s agent, Petr Svoboda, is not at the NHL draft this weekend in St. Paul, Minn., which means no negotiations will take place with Penguins general manager Ray Shero. … See the rest here

Bylsma has no worries about Jagr’s attitude Source: Tribune-Review
Don’t expect Penguins coach Dan Bylsma to object if general manager Ray Shero signs veteran Jaromir Jagr. … Read more here

Penguins Brass Thrilled to Get Offensive Defenseman Morrow Source: penguins.nhl.com
ST. PAUL, MN – The Pittsburgh Penguins have drafted quite a few players with strong hockey lineage in the past few years. The Penguins have added such players as Philip Samuelsson (2009 NHL Entry Draft, 61st overall), Alex Velischek (2009, 123rd) and Andy Bathgate (2009, 151st). … Continued here

NHL Draft: Penguins couldn’t pass on Morrow Source: Post Gazette
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NHL Notebook: Winnipeg makes (nick)name for itself again Source: Post Gazette
Winnipeg introduced new coach Claude Noel and made center Mark Scheifeele from Barrie of the Ontario Junior Hockey League the seventh pick in the NHL draft. But the franchise formerly known as the Atlanta Thrashers made bigger news Friday when it formally brought back the old nickname: the Jets. … Continue reading here

Video: Penguins Insider: Round 1 Wrap (6/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears gives a wrap on the first day of the NHL Draft. … See this video

Rangers take American J.T. Miller with 15th pick (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Rangers went with J.T. Miller, a forward from the U.S. National Development program with the No. … More here

@pghpenguins: Joseph Morrow posing for his rookie Panini trading card #Pens – http://twitpic.com/5gf4em

Penguins Select Defenseman Joseph Morrow with 23rd-Overall Pick Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins selected defenseman Joseph Morrow from the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League (WHL) with their first selection (23rd overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft Friday night in St. Paul, MN … Read this article

@pghpenguins: The newest Pittsburgh Penguin Joe Morrow talks to the media #Pens – http://twitpic.com/5gew5b

Miller Makes History Source: penguins.nhl.com
ST. PAUL, MN – The theme throughout the National Hockey League playoffs the past two springs has been “History Will Be Made.” Well, history was made on Friday night at the Xcel Energy Center in St. … Visit link

Penguins Select Joe Morrow With First Pick In 2011 Draft Source: The Pensblog
The Penguins selected Joe Morrow, defenseman from Portland of the WHL. This is what Jesse from Faceoff Factor had to say about Morrow: Morrow battled injuries all year long, but when the going got tough in the playoffs, he had one of the better performances in North America and was the 2nd leading scorer among defensemen in the WHL playoffs … Read more here

NHL Draft: Penguins select defenseman Morrow Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins tonight made defenseman Joe Morrow their first-round pick, 23rd overall, in the NHL draft at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. … More here

Pens select defenseman Joe Morrow in 1st round Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens Go “D” in 1st round The Pittsburgh Penguins bypassed several forwards and took puck moving defenseman Joe Morrow (Portland, WHL) with the No. 23 selection … Read the rest here

@pghpenguins: The highest-drafted Pittsburgh native, JT Miller, meets the media – http://twitpic.com/5gdrn4

Penguins select defenseman Morrow in first round – 06-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins selected defenseman Joe Morrow with the 23rd pick in the first round of tonight’s draft at Xcel Energy Center. Morrow, 18, appeared in 60 games Portland Winter Hawks of the WHL last season and scored 49 points (9 goals, 40 assists). … Link

Penguins Coach Dan Bylsma finds Jaromir Jagr intriguing (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
MINNEAPOLIS — Before Pittsburgh Penguins Coach Dan Bylsma won the Jack Adams Award for coach of the year, he needed to figure what to say if he did receive the honor on Las Vegas this week. A speech running over … Continue reading → … The rest is here

@pghpenguins: The 2011 #NHLDraft is moments away from beginning at Xcel Energy Center – http://twitpic.com/5gbv85

Video: Penguins Insider (6/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears brings you the latest on the 2011 NHL Draft from the XCel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. … View video here

Video: 2011 NHL Draft: Coach Dan Bylsma (6/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before the 2011 NHL Draft. … Watch video here

Video: 2011 NHL Draft: JT Miller (6/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh native JT Miller talks to the media after being drafted 15th overall by the New York Rangers. … Watch here

Video: Penguins Insider: Joe Morrow (6/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears introduces you to the newest Pittsburgh Penguin, Joe Morrow, just after learning he was taken 23rd overall. … To see video click here

Video: 23rd Overall Pick Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins select Joe Morrow. … View video here

Video: 15th Overall Pick Source: penguins.nhl.com
The New York Rangers select J.T. Miller. … Watch video here

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PensHead Daily Links 06-24-2011

Friday, June 24th, 2011

@pghpenguins: #Pens coach Dan Bylsma and asst to GM Tom Fitzgerald at 2011 #NHLDraft – http://twitpic.com/5gb45s

Rupp, Penguins working towards argreement before July 1 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Latest on Rupp, Talbot, & Dupuis The chances that Mike Rupp avoids free agency has increased considerably in the past 24 hours. GM Ray Shero and agent Allan Walsh met yesterday in Minnesota and progress on a new deal has been made between the two sides. The two sides have bridged the gap on a … The rest is here

PENSBLOG 2011 LIVE NHL DRAFT BLOG Source: The Pensblog
The 2011 Draft is here. Join us for a CoverItLive chat with a bunch of guests. The Pens have the23rd-overall pick in the first-round … Continued here

Gateway linebacker Darrell Turner shot and killed in North Carolina Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Gateway high school linebacker Darrell Turner who played for one of Pennsylvania’s top high school football programs, was shot and killed in North Carolina on Thursday night. Turner and teammate Thomas Woodson were at a shopping center in Durham, North Carolina and got into an altercation with a man named Gabriel Gamez, according to reports. … More here

Penguins Report: 2011 NHL Draft (Day 1) Source: penguins.nhl.com
1:07 PM (CENTRAL TIME): For a scouting report and look at all the 2011 draft prospects click here. 12:19 PM (CENTRAL TIME): PensTV talked to John Gibson at Thursday’s media availability … Visit link

Pens Draft Buzz, Kennedy latest & more tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Afternoon Quick hits — With NHL GM’s and agents together this week, as expected, there’s a ton of rumblings going around. Here’s a rundown in our NHL Rumor Mill section — The Penguins are really guarded regarding their draft board but some leaks coming out has wingers Tyler Biggs and Nicklas Jensen at the top … Excerpt from

NHL: Friday’s Draft Day Rumblings Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Friday’s NHL RUMOR MILL Smyth expected to be moved today The Los Angeles Kings are close to moving Ryan Smyth who has requested a trade. Rich Hammond of LAkingsinsider.com reports, GM Dean Lombardi indicates a deal involving the veteran is nearly done. The two suitors are the Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers. … Visit link

NHL Draft – First round chat – 06-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
We will be conducting a chat for the first round of tonight’s NHL draft which is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Click here to join the fun … More here

Pittsburgh Penguins: 5 Biggest Needs for the Penguins in the 2011 NHL Draft Source: Bleacher Report
Tonight in Minnesota, many young men will begin their careers as players in the National Hockey League. Boyhood dreams will be achieved. Missions will be accomplished. … More

Perrotto: Hurdle skipping Morton’s next start is more for psychological reasons than physical ones Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
By John Perrotto Clint Hurdle made an extremely media-savvy move earlier this week. After right-hander Charlie Morton was hammered for eight runs in two innings by the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night at PNC Park, Hurdle attributed the poor outing to arm fatigue rather than bad pitching … Link

Yohe’s pre-draft chat with Pens GM Ray Shero on Jagr, Flyers moves and local prospects. Source: Chipped Ice
Greetings Pens fans and Jagr Watch junkies… GM Ray Shero is a busy man these days … More here

Atlantic rising – 06-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
With the exception of the cash-strapped Islanders, the teams in the Atlantic Division have not been afraid to spent big dollars since the 2004-05 lockout. While one can argue some of the players who get big contracts are suspect (See Gomez, Scott and Rangers, New York), money is money. … See the rest here

Sidney Crosby, Penguins open Canucks home schedule in 2011-12 (The Vancouver Sun) Source: Yahoo Sports
Vancouver hockey fans will be hoping Sidney Crosby is back in an NHL lineup, as his Pittsburgh Penguins will open the Canucks season at Rogers Arena on Thursday, Oct. 6, as the National Hockey League released its 2011-12 regular season schedule. … View post

New-look Flyers part with Richards, Carter Source: Tribune-Review
Mike Richards and Jeff Carter, key cogs in the Philadelphia Flyers’ run to the Stanley Cup Final a year ago, were traded in a pair of stunning moves. … Read this article

Bruins start Stanley Cup defense vs. Flyers Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL announced its schedule for the 2011-12 season on the day off between the league’s awards ceremony and the draft. … See the article here

Standout center targeted for top of NHL draft Source: Tribune-Review
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is widely considered the best available player in this weekend’s NHL Entry Draft. … See the rest here

Penguins ready to wing it again in NHL draft Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins have identified certain impactful players in the NHL draft and hope that one of them slips to No. 23. … Read the rest here

NHL Draft: Coraopolis’s Miller ranks high among power forwards Source: Post Gazette
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No offer for Jagr, but talks continue with Penguins Source: Post Gazette
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Cook: Pittsburgh in midst of coaching golden era Source: Post Gazette
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL coach of the year Wednesday night, but the big winners are the fans. They have a terrific young coach … Continue reading here

Shero speaks Source: Chipped Ice
GM Ray Shero is a busy man these days. Between presumably discussing the signing of Jaromir Jagr, preparing for the NHL Entry Draft and attending the NHL Awards Show in Las Vegas, he’s had his hands full. … Follow this link

After rejection of 3 year deal, Talbot and Pens keeping open line of communication Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Talbot rejects three year offer from Pens Max Talbot has rejected a three year offer from the Penguins this week, Penguins GM Ray Shero told Dave Molinari of the Post-Gazette. Talbot, 27, is seeking a four year deal and the Penguins are beleived to have offered Talbot a “slight” reduction in pay from his previous … Excerpt from

Empty Netter Assists – 06-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The NHL officially set the salary cap for next season at $64.3 million for next season . The salary floor will be $48.3-million -Note: In 2005-06, the first season following the lockout, the cap was $39.5 million while the floor was $21.5 million … … See the rest here

Richards gives Kings much-needed offensive boost (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – After a second straight early post-season exit, the Los Angeles Kings set out to pump up the offence beyond leading scorer Anze Kopitar. … Read this article

By delaying decision, Jagr rolling the dice on return to Pittsburgh Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Latest on Jagr The Jaromir Jagr saga has taken it’s twists and turns in the past four days. A lot of those twists and turns have been orchestrated by his agent Petr Svoboda. … The rest is here

Markov re-signs with Canadiens for 3 years (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Montreal Canadiens believe that Andrei Markov can once again be a top flight defenceman, signing him to a three-year deal. … View post

Thursday’s NHL Transactions: Rundown of today’s big moves Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Today had a July 1 Free Agency Frenzy feel to it with several big signings and trades going down. Another big name on the move is Ryan Smyth who is expected to be dealt to the Calgary Flames or the Edmonton Oilers … Follow this link

Winnipeg gets coach, will soon add prospects (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
MINNEAPOLIS – Everything is happening so quickly for Winnipeg's new NHL team these days that assistant general manager Craig Heisinger feels like time is passing in a blur. … Visit link

PODCAST: 06.23, Jagr, Rob Rossi in the studio Source: The Pensblog
61:24 Flyers trades JagrWatch. Rob Rossi in the studio. 2011-2012 Schedule and Celebrity Sports Fans -Podcast Blog -Subscribe to iTunes -Mobile Site … Read more

Post-Philadelphia Flyers Blockbuster, Penguins’ Road to Division Title Clear Source: Bleacher Report
It’s not every day that a second-seeded division-winner takes measures to destroy its core and rebuild in one fell swoop. Philadelphia set the hockey world ablaze Thursday by doing just that. Three major moves took place, as GM Paul Holmgren moved his top-two forwards in exchange for picks, prospects and pros … Read this article

Edmonton Oilers open season at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Edmonton Oilers start the 2011-12 NHL season at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 9. … Read more

Winnipeg NHL team hosts Habs in opener (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL has announced the full regular-season schedule for all 30 teams and the as-yet-unnamed Winnipeg franchise plays its first home game against the Montreal Canadiens on Oct. 9. … Follow this link

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PensHead Daily Links 06-23-2011

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Complete Entry Draft Information Available at NHL.com Source: penguins.nhl.com
MINNESOTA (June 23, 2011) — For the first time since 1989, the NHL Entry Draft will return to the State of Minnesota. The Minnesota Wild and Xcel Energy Center are set to host the two-day event beginning on June 24, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. … See the rest here

Order of Selection for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft Source: penguins.nhl.com
NEW YORK — The Ottawa Senators hold a League-high 12 picks for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, to be held Friday, June 24 (round 1) and Saturday, June 25 (rounds 2-7) at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. … More here

A look at Pens cap situation: Salary cap set at $64.3 million Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
According to the NHL, the salary cap has been officially set at $64.3 million. That gives the Penguins around $8.78 million in cap space … Visit link

Updated: Major shakeup in Philly as Flyers deal Carter, Richards; Byzgalov signed for 9 years Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Carter traded to Columbus The Philadelphia Flyers have cleared needed salary cap space but in doing so, parted with a core player in center Jeff Carter. The Flyers this afternoon have traded Jeff Carter to Columbus in exchange for RW Jake Voracek, 2011 1st round pick (No. … Read more

Flyers deal Carter, Richards, sign Bryzgalov – 06-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
Just when you thought the Penguins were the only team in the Keystone State kicking around a major move, the Flyers go and pretty much blow up their team. A few weeks after acquiring the signing rights to star goaltender Ilya Bzygalov from the Coyotes, the Flyers cleared the salary cap space they needed to ink him by dealing franchise centers Jeff Carter and captain Mike … … Continued here

Penguins’ schedule released – 06-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins will get those late games out of the way early. The NHL announced its 2011-12 scheduled today. … Continue reading here

Video: 2011 NHL Draft: John Gibson (6/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
NHL Draft prospect John Gibson talks to the media before the First Round Draft tomorrow night in Minneapolis. … See video here

Video: 2011 NHL Draft: Meet the Prospects (6/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Two of the top forwards in the Draft, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Jonathan Huberdeau, meet face to face with the NHL Media. … View video

Pens open 2011-12 season at Vancouver Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins will open the 2011-12 season in Vancouver on Oct. 6 against the Western Conference champion Canucks. … Excerpt from

Bruins start Stanley Cup defense vs. Flyers (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Boston Bruins will begin defense of their Stanley Cup title against the Philadelphia Flyers as part of an opening night tripleheader on Oct. … More

Winnipeg team opens against the Canadiens (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – Winnipeg will host the Montreal Canadiens in its NHL season opener Oct. 9. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins open 2011-12 with Western swing Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins will open the 2011-12 season with a three-game Western road trip then return to Pittsburgh for their home opener on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m … Read more here

Penguins open 2011-2012 season in Vancouver Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The National Hockey League released the 2011-12 regular-season schedule today and the Penguins will open the season with a three-game road trip to Western Canada beginning with the season opener at Western Conference champion Vancouver on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 10 p.m. The trip will conclude with stops in Calgary (Oct … Visit link

The NHL Schedule is Released Source: The Pensblog
The NHL schedule is out . The Penguins open their season amongst the burning cars in Vancouver on Thursday October 6th and they finish the year at home against Philadelphia on Saturday April 7th … Go here to read the rest

Penguins to Begin 2011-12 Regular Season with Three-Game Road Swing to Western Canada Source: penguins.nhl.com
The National Hockey League released the 2011-12 regular-season schedule today and the Penguins will open the season with a three-game road trip to Western Canada – beginning with the season opener at Western Conference champion Vancouver on Thursday, Oct. … View post

Jagr speaks with Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Jaromir Jagr spoke with Penguins owner Mario Lemieux today. Lemieux came away encouraged by the conversation, according to sources. … Read more here

Claude Noel gets Winnipeg coaching gig, beating out Haviland (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Earlier this week, the Winnipeg coaching derby was down to Manitoba Moose head coach Claude Noel, former interim coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, or Chicago Blackhawks assistant coach Mike Haviland. Haviland was told he's not getting a gig, according … Continue reading → … See the rest here

Evaluating the Pittsburgh-Area Draft Class Source: penguins.nhl.com
Five Pittsburgh-area prospects who came up through the city’s developmental hockey system and grew up cheering for the Penguins – John Gibson (Whitehall), Brandon Saad (Gibsonia), J.T. Miller (E … Excerpt from

Devils pick 4th, best NHL draft spot since 1991 (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer … Read the rest here

Pens Notes: Schedule, Re-alignment, Dupuis/Rupp, Shero/Jagr Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
— The NHL schedule keeps getting backed up but it is expected to be announced today in the 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. hour. The league is expected to start the regular season on Thursday, October 6th, with most team’s kicking off their season on Friday, October 7th. … More here

Debating Jagr – 06-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
As you may have heard, the Penguins are kicking around the idea of bring back a former Czech star with flashy skills and a history of atrocious hairstyles. No not Robert Lang. Jaromir Jagr. … More here

Jagr talks with Lemieux Source: Post Gazette
LAS VEGAS — The agent for Jaromir Jagr said today that Jagr has spoken with Penguins owner Mario Lemieux. … Read this article

NHL Hockey Players from Western Pennsylvania Source: penguins.nhl.com
MATT BARTKOWSKI After two seasons with Ohio State University, Mount Lebanon native Matt Bartkowski made his NHL debut against the Penguins, his hometown team, on Jan. 10 at CONSOL Energy Center. That game was one of six total contests Bartkowski would play with the Boston Bruins last season, spending the majority of the 2010-11 campaign with their top affiliate, the Providence Bruins. … Continued here

Pittsburgh Penguins: 5 Biggest Targets of the Offseason Source: Bleacher Report
As we approach the draft and free agency, the Pittsburgh Penguins are faced with several questions. Who do they pursue during free agency? … Continued here

Video: PensTV Exclusive: Awards Behind-the-Scenes Source: penguins.nhl.com
Follow Jack Adams Award Winner, Dan Bylsma, in an exclusive Behind-the-Scenes look at the Red Carpet, at the 2011 NHL Awards. … See video here


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Chat live with Dejan Kovacevic today Source: Tribune-Review
Tribune-Review columnist Dejan Kovacevic will be live at 2 p.m. today to answer questions about Pittsburgh sports. … The rest is here

JAGR WATCH: Day 4, The Calm Before The Mullet Source: The Pensblog
@maverickbarrett on Twitter came through with the official #JagrWatch video. JAAWHCDB city. What a coach. … Link

Perry takes NHL spotlight from Sedins with MVP win (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Corey Perry said he came to the NHL Awards in Las Vegas just to have fun with nearly three dozen family and friends, not expecting much despite his 50-goal season. Certainly not leapfrogging Daniel Sedin and Martin St. … Continued here

Goals leader Perry wins NHL’s MVP award Source: Tribune-Review
Anaheim Ducks forward Corey Perry, who scored a league-best 50 goals, won the Hart Trophy in Las Vegas. … Read this article

Pens’ Bylsma is NHL coach of the year Source: Tribune-Review
Dan Bylsma led the Penguins to 106 points, despite coaching large portions of the season without injured stars Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Jordan Staal. … Read more

Area products have great shot in NHL draft Source: Tribune-Review
Five area hockey players will be selected in the NHL Entry Draft this weekend, and their stories are remarkably similar. … See more here

Empty Netter Assists – 06-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The NHL’s 2011-12 schedule is expected to be released at 2 p.m. today . … Link

Ducks’ Perry named NHL’s MVP (The Calgary Herald) Source: Yahoo Sports
Rocket Richard winner adds Hart to his collection to headline Las Vegas event … Continue reading here

Morning Buzz: Money factor remains big question mark in Jagr sweepstakes Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have emerged as Jaromir Jagr’s preferred team to return to the NHL, sources close to the situation indicated late Wednesday night. The Penguins who have been in pursuit of Jagr in the past 48 hours, are also said to be fully onboard as an organization with the possible signing, despite what the … Link

Bylsma Salutes His Players After Winning Adams Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dan Bylsma didn’t lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Stanley Cup this spring, as he did two years ago. But in many ways his performance behind the bench this season was even better than it was during the Penguins’ run to the 2009 Cup … Continued here

Penguins’ Shero: No offer to Jagr yet Source: Post Gazette
LAS VEGAS — Penguins general manager Ray Shero confirmed late Wednesday night that he has spoken with Jaromir Jagr and Jagr’s agent, but he did not commit to pursuing the star right winger. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins’ Bylsma claims Jack Adams Award Source: Post Gazette
LAS VEGAS — A lot of things named raced through Dan Bylsma’s mind Wednesday night as he headed for the stage at the Pearl Theater inside the Palms Casino and Resort. The Penguins coach thought about the people he needed to thank upon winning the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s best coach. He thought about the coaches who had won the award previously. … Follow this link

Former Penguins general manager Patrick would pursue Jagr Source: Post Gazette
LAS VEGAS — Craig Patrick never was a glamour and glitz kind of guy, but he loves being around hockey. … Read the rest here

NHL Draft: Gibsonia’s Saad stock drops from year ago Source: Post Gazette
Looking for a guarantee in the NHL draft? Try this: When a Mario Lemieux or a Sidney Crosby is in the talent pool, he will be the first guy taken … View post

Sedin, Kesler, Gillis win NHL awards (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Vancouver Canucks may have missed out on the trophy they wanted most, but they didn't walk away empty-handed from the best season in franchise history. … More here

How Corey Perry won the Hart and other revealing vote totals (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The 2011 NHL Awards were their usual mix of awesome and awkward. But the awards themselves offered a bit more unpredictability than in previous years and some razor-thin margins in the voting. … More here

Penguins’ Bylsma wins NHL coach of the year award Source: Post Gazette
LAS VEGAS — The Penguins’ Dan Bylsma won the Jack Adams Award as coach of year tonight at the NHL awards show at the Palms Casino Resort. … Go here to read the rest

Bylsma wins NHL coach of the year honours (The StarPhoenix) Source: Yahoo Sports
Dan Bylsma, who kept the Pittsburgh Penguins in contention despite season-ending injuries to stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, was named winner of the Jack Adams Award as coach of the year Wednesday night at the annual NHL Awards gala. … Read more here

Well Deserved Source: penguins.nhl.com
LAS VEGAS, NV – Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma wasn’t the only person nervously anticipating the announcement of the Jack Adams Award winner as NHL coach of the year at the 2011 NHL Awards in Las Vegas. “I think it was tougher thinking about how disappointed my son would be if they didn’t say ‘Dan Bylsma,’” he said, referring to his son Bryan. … Excerpt from

@pghpenguins: #Pens coach Bylsma poses with the Jack Adams trophy at #NHLAwards – http://twitpic.com/5fej1b

NHL award winners – 06-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
A quick list of tonight’s award receipients: Norris (Outstanding Defenseman): Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red WingsArt Ross (Regular-Season Scoring Leader): Daniel Sedin, Vancouver CanucksMark Messier Leadership Award: Zdeno Chara, Boston BruinsSelke (Outstanding Defensive Forward): Ryan Kesler, Vancouver CanucksJack Adams (Coach of the Year): Dan Bylsma (right), Pittsburgh P … … Link

Penguins’ Bylsma is NHL coach of the year (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Dan Bylsma of the Pittsburgh Penguins has won the Jack Adams Award as coach of the year. … Read more here

Bylsma wins Jack Adams Award as Coach of the Year Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma became the first head coach in franchise history to win the Jack Adams Award as the National Hockey Leagues most outstanding coach on Wednesday night at the NHL Awards Show in Los Vegas. … View post

Dan Bylsma takes home Jack Adams Award (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Dan Bylsma is the NHL's coach of the year. … View post

Penguins Head Coach Dan Bylsma Wins Jack Adams Award as NHL’s "Most Outstanding Coach" Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma became the first head coach in franchise history to win the Jack Adams Award as the National Hockey League’s “most outstanding coach” on Wednesday night at the NHL Awards Show in Las Vegas. ; Bylsma, 40, edged out fellow finalists Alain Vigneault of the Vancouver Canucks and Barry Trotz of the Nashville Predators. Read Dan Bylsma’s comments on accepting the award here > > Dan Bylsma onstage accepting the Jack Adams Award. … Go here to read the rest

The 2011 NHL Awards Are Embarrassing Source: The Pensblog
This is already pretty bad, but somehow better than last year. … Visit link

Bylsma wins Jack Adams Award – 06-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma claimed the Jack Adams Award tonight as the NHL’s to coach at the league’s award show . Despite missing stars Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Jordan Staal for large portions of the season, he was able to guide the team to a record of 49-25-8 with 106 points … See the article here

Video: Red Carpet: Dan Bylsma and Tim Thomas Source: penguins.nhl.com
The crew of NHL Network catches up with players, coaches, and GMs as they make their way into the Palms Hotel and Casino. … Watch here

Video: Jay Mohr: 24/6 Source: penguins.nhl.com
See how the host of the 2011 NHL Awards Show prepared for the distinction this time around. … Watch video here

Video: Jack Adams Award Presentation Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dan Bylsma receives the award as the best head coach in the league this past season. … View video

Video: Exclusive: Dan Bylsma on winning Jack Adams Source: penguins.nhl.com
NHL networks Heidi Androl speaks to Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma. … View video here

Video: PensTV Exclusive: Dan Bylsma Post Award Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jack Adams Award Winner, Dan Bylsma, talks to the media following his acceptance of his award as the Top Head Coach in the NHL for the 2010-2011 season. … View video

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PensHead Daily Links 06-22-2011

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Scouts Buzz: 10 Forwards to watch for Pens at No. 23 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins enter the 2011 NHL Entry Draft with five selections, including the 23rd-overall pick in the first round. The 2011 draft will be held Friday, June 24 (Round 1) and Saturday, June 25 (Rounds 2-7) at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN … Go here to read the rest

NHL Free Agency Buzz: Vrbata viewed as a fit in Pittsburgh Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Latest Buzz on Vrbata, Markov, Fleishmann, Richards & more “Complete player” Vrbata could surface as target If the Penguins don’t resign Tyler Kennedy and fail to bring in Jaromir Jagr, a name who could surface on their radar is Phoenix Coyotes right winger Radim Vrbata, assuming the term (2 years) and price makes sense. Vrbata … Go here to read the rest

Video: Youth Scrimmage Camp (6/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Local Youth Hockey Players participate in a Scrimmage Camp at the Ice Castle in Castle Shannon. … Watch here

Council votes against historic status for Civic Arena Source: Tribune-Review
Pittsburgh City Council this afternoon rejected historic status for the Civic Arena in a preliminary 5-2 vote. … Read this article

NHL awards preview – Jack Adams Award – 06-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
We’ll be previewing the seven NHL awards which count throughout the day. (Sorry Lady Byng fans.) Here we’ll preview the Jack Adams Award which goes to “judged to have contributed the most to his team’s success.” We will also be hosting a live chat for the awards show beginning at 7 p.m … Continue reading here

Which 2011 NHL Awards have the highest cringe factors? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL Awards are tonight (as is the Puck Daddy/Japers' Rink NHL Awards Party in D.C.), as Las Vegas will welcome the NHL back for what should (god-willing) be another night of free-flowing cocktails and terrible jokes. … View post

NHL awards preview – Hart Memorial Trophy – 06-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
We’ll be previewing the seven NHL awards which count throughout the day. (Sorry Lady Byng fans.) Here we’ll preview the Hart Memorial Trophy which goes to “the player judged to be the most valuable to his team.” We will also be hosting a live chat for the awards show beginning at 7 p.m. … Go here to read the rest

NHL Network, NHL.Com and NHL Radio to Provide Full Coverage of 2011 NHL Entry Draft from Minnesota Source: penguins.nhl.com
NEW YORK (June 21, 2011) – NHL Network™, NHL.com and NHL Radio will provide comprehensive coverage of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft from Minnesota where NHL clubs gather on Friday night to select their future star players. NHL Network will air two days of full coverage while NHL.com will deploy a team of writers, reporters and videographers to cover each and every Draft selection and all the NHL news of the day. The puck drops on NHL Network’s Draft coverage on Thursday with a special edition of NHL On the Fly beginning at 6 p.m … Excerpt from

NHL awards preview – Vezina Award – 06-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
We’ll be previewing the seven NHL awards which count throughout the day. (Sorry Lady Byng fans.) Here we’ll preview the Vezina Trophy which goes to “to the goalkeeper adjudged to be the best at this position.” We will also be hosting a live chat for the awards show beginning at 7 p.m. Click here to join the fun . … Go here to read the rest

Video: Youth Hockey Int: Kate Michael (6/21/11) 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. … See this video

JAGR WATCH: Day 3.2, He’ll Be Ready Source: The Pensblog
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Jagr expected to speak with Penguins today Source: Tribune-Review
Jaromir Jagr is expected to speak with Penguins owner Mario Lemieux and general manager Ray Shero at some point today, according to Jagr’s agent, Petr Svoboda. … More

NHL awards preview – James Norris Memorial Trophy – 06-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
We’ll be previewing the seven NHL awards which count throughout the day. … See more here

NHL awards preview – Calder Memorial Trophy – 06-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
We’ll be previewing the seven NHL awards which count throughout the day. (Sorry Lady Byng fans.) Here we’ll preview the Calder Memorial Trophy which goes to “the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the NHL.” We will also be hosting a live chat for the awards show beginning at 7 p.m. Click here to join the fun . … View post

One Year Later: Beau Bennett Source: penguins.nhl.com
Beau Bennett is a changed man. A lot has happened in the year since he was selected in the first round (20th overall) by the Penguins in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, with the most noticeable change being one of a physical nature … See the rest here

Updated: 10:45 a.m. – Morning Update: Pens still in process of courting Jagr Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Jagr Update 9:59 a.m. – *No real news yet on the Jagr front expect the process is expected to drag on into Thursday and likely into draft weekend … The rest is here

Agent says Jagr could rejoin NHL soon Source: Post Gazette
LAS VEGAS — The agent for former Penguins star Jaromir Jagr said today that “nothing has changed since [Tuesday]” in terms of a possible deal to bring the right winger back … Visit link

NHL awards preview – Frank J. Selke Trophy – 06-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
We’ll be previewing the seven NHL awards which count throughout the day. … Visit link

Video: Beau Bennett 2010 Prospect Camp Highlights Source: penguins.nhl.com
Highlights of the Penguins 1st Round Draft Pick, Beau Bennett, at the 2010 Prospect Camp. … To see video click here

Video: Beau Bennett 2010 Prospect Camp Interview Source: penguins.nhl.com
Katie O’Malley talks with Beau Bennett after his first official day as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. … Video here

Video: Beau Bennett 2010 NHL Draft Source: penguins.nhl.com
Here is the actual moments of when the Penguins selected Beau Bennett in the 2010 NHL Draft. Video courtesy of TSN. … See video here

Video: Beau Bennett Phone Interview Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV caught up with Beau Bennett, looking back at getting drafted, awaiting the upcoming prospect camp and his Freshman year at the University of Denver. … Watch here

Video: NHL Awards: Dan Bylsma (6/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma speaks to the media at the Palm’s Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas for the NHL Awards … View video here

NHL awards preview – Ted Lindsay Award – 06-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
We’ll be previewing the seven NHL awards which count throughout the day. (Sorry Lady Byng fans.) Here we’ll preview the Ted Lindsay Award which goes to “to the most outstanding player in the NHL as voted by fellow members of the National Hockey League Players’ Association.” We will also be hosting a live chat for the awards show beginning at 7 p.m … Excerpt from

Kovacevic: Bring back Jaromir Jagr Source: Tribune-Review
If Jaromir Jagr gets his wish and returns to the Penguins, it could represent one of the more remarkable comeback stories in Pittsburgh sports history. … Read more

JAGR WATCH: Day 3, Raiders of the Lost Mullet Source: The Pensblog
Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of ourJagrWatch. More interesting things happened yesterday than during the entire last month of the season. From the morning until late evening, Jagr news trickled in … More

Agent: Jagr ‘loves that team, city… Mario’ Source: Tribune-Review
A longing to reconnect with the Penguins could be part of what brings back legendary forward Jaromir Jagr. … Follow this link

The 2011 Faceoff-Factor Draft Preview Source: The Pensblog
In anticipation of the draft, we wanted to get a look from one of our good friends, Jesse from FaceOff-Factor . Jesse and the rest of the gang at FF cover the AHL, College, Junior hockey and its relation to the Penguins like no other Penguin blog on Gore. Last season Jesse nailed the Penguins selection of Beau Bennett in his post on our site [ 2010 draft preview . … See the rest here

NHL Draft: Whitehall native Gibson could be first-rounder Source: Post Gazette
John Gibson is 6 feet 3, 205 pounds. … Read more here

Penguins, Jagr talk, but no deadline yet Source: Post Gazette
Petr Svoboda, the former NHL defenseman who represents Jaromir Jagr, has not announced a deadline for getting his client a contract. … Link

Penguins Notebook: NHL adjusts head shot rule Source: Post Gazette
LAS VEGAS — If not for two hits to his head in early January, Penguins center Sidney Crosby in all likelihood would be at the Palms Resort for the NHL awards gala tonight. … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 06-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins – OMG JAGR !!!!!!!!!1!!!!!1!!! -” Hypothetically, you re talking about a guy in his last year in the National Hockey League had 75 points. … Excerpt from

Thomas-Luongo go head-to-head again (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins can't get away from one another. … Link

Sports.ru: Malkin says NHL surpasses its KHL counterpart in every aspect Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Here is an interview from Evgeni Malkin, courtesy of Sport.ru. Malkin sounds like a player who has no intentions of bolting for the KHL when his contract ends in three years. From Sports.ru: Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin spoke about the additional education he has been getting, compared the broadcasts of the NHL and the … Link

Bylsma appears strongly behind Penguins pursuit of Jagr Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
One of the more interesting developments in the past 36 hours surrounding Jaromir Jagr, has been talk coming out of the Penguins organization that head coach Dan Bylsma is very much on board with the possible signing. That has now been confirmed publicly as Bylsma told reporters today in Las Vegas, he is intrigued about … Visit link

Bylsma ‘intrigued’ by Jagr joining Penguins (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
LAS VEGAS, Nev. … Read more here

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PensHead Daily Links 06-21-2011

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

NHL Notebook: Thrashers sale approved, Jagr headed back to NHL? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The sale of the Atlanta Thrashers was unanimously approved by the NHL board of governors Tuesday, allowing the team to move to Winnipeg, Manitoba. True North Sports and Entertainment purchased the team in May for about $170 million, then said it would move to Winnipeg, a city that… … View post

@pghpenguins: #Pens coach Bylsma addresses the media Tue at the #NHLAwards – http://twitpic.com/5ex6bj

Jagr eyes return, perhaps with Wings or Pens (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
DETROIT – Jaromir Jagr is ready make an NHL comeback. … Read this article

Jagr eyes return to NHL perhaps with Wings or Pens (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jaromir Jagr is ready make an NHL comeback. “Quite a few teams are in the picture, but I've been talking to Detroit and Pittsburgh the last couple of days,” Petr Svoboda, Jagr's agent, said Tuesday in an interview with The Associated Press … Go here to read the rest

Latest on Pens pursuit of Jagr & other tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Latest buzz on Pens pursuit of Jagr Here’s a rundown of some of the latest Jagr developments and likely the last update of the day on Jagr: *A decision from Jagr will not happen today, although one could be coming on Wednesday or at least a decision to push forward from Jagr’s camp with their … More

@WBSPenguins: Josh McCorkle and Chris Sipsky with their AHL ticket sales awards. Congratulations guys. – http://twitpic.com/5evxb8

JagrWatch continues; some thoughts to consider. Source: Chipped Ice
Well, not a lot has changed since this morning on the Jaromir Jagr front. To recap the latest from this morning: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_743173.html I have no intention of getting into any debate as to whether Jagr is or isnt a good fit for the Penguins, especially any discussions based of his behavior from 10 years ago. … Read the rest here

2011 NHL Free Agency: 7 Natural Leaders Who Can Help Deliver a Cup Source: Bleacher Report
Championship NHL teams possess skilled scorers, dependable goaltenders and complimentary role players. Lacking any one of those three elements, no team can shortcut its way to a Stanley Cup title. … Link

Penguins’ Crosby Tops NHL Jersey Sales for Sixth Consecutive Season Source: penguins.nhl.com
In Jim Carrey’s newest movie Mr. Popper’s Penguins, he proudly wears the jersey of Penguins captain Sidney Crosby in a scene where he plays hockey in his living room … Read more

NHL Draft 2011: Power Ranking the Pittsburgh Penguins Best Picks from 1991-2010 Source: Bleacher Report
The NHL Draft will take place June 24th and 25th in Minnesota .Much of the emphasisfor the current day Pittsburgh Penguins will beto (hopefully) upgrade the system’s depth on the wings. Over the past 20 years, the Penguins have seen some great players skate for them. … See the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Teams of the Early ’90s: Where Are They Now? Source: Bleacher Report
The Steelers of the 1970s are such an integral part of the Pittsburgh lexicon that those of us born after 1979 often felt deprived growing up. There was a sense that Pittsburgh’s days of sports glory had peaked and all that was left were the collective memories of a time we hadn’t lived through. Maybe that sounds a little dramatic, but even as a kid I was keenly aware of the disappointment that comes with showing up at a party just after the guest of honor leaves. The 1980s were particularly hard on the Pittsburgh region. After a decade of absolute dominance, the Steelers and the Pirates were both in sharp decline and the Penguins were an afterthought. The recession hit the region hard and residents were forced to watch the slow death of the industry that had literally defined them. To an entire generation of Burghers, the Penguins of the early 1990s were the Steelers of the ’70s. It was the first time we could create memories that would help get us through the tough years ahead as the city we love struggled to reinvent itself. It was a brief return to sports glory and proof that the Steel City’s best days weren’t behind it. If you have the smug desire to say “If you think he’s good…you shoulda seen Kevin Stevens in his prime” every time the Penguins call up a young winger and then instantly think to yourself “I wonder what he’s doing now”—this list is for you. Begin Slideshow … More here

Video: PensTV Exclusive: Mike Yeo Source: penguins.nhl.com
Katie O’Malley catches up with former Pens Asst. … View video here

@pghpenguins: #Pens coach Bylsma featured on a column at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas – http://twitpic.com/5euf1w

No qualifying offer to Tyler Kennedy yet Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
A lot of updates today and here’s another one on Tyler Kennedy: The Penguins have made a qualifying offer to Dustin Jeffrey ($550K, 2-way) this week as I just reported a bit ago, but as of 2:00 p.m. this afternoon, the team has yet to make one to Tyler Kennedy, a source confirms to Inside … Visit link

Penguins’ Crosby tops 2010-11 jersey sales (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Despite missing half of the 2010-11 season with a concussion, Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby led the NHL in jersey sales during the regular-season. The league superstar has topped the jersey sales since '05-06, his rookie year. … More

Penguins make $550,000 qualifying offer to Dustin Jeffrey Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have made a qualifying offer to Dustin Jeffrey, retaining his rights, sources indicate. Jeffrey is a pending restricted free agent. … See more here

Crosby earns top jersey sales for 2010-2011 season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Sidney Crosby missed the entire second half of the 2010-2011 season but that didn’t slow Crosby’s jersey sales. Via Darren Rovell of CNBC, Crosby earned the top spot in jersey sales for the 2010-2011 season. Alexander Ovechkin was No … See the rest here

Initial Dialogue underway between Pens, Max Talbot Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Term to dictate Talbot’s return? … See the rest here

Afternoon Links: Tribune-Review, KDKA articles on Jagr Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
A few Jagr links for this afternoon: 1. Tribune-Review: Rob Rossi of the Tribune-Review has some great quotes from Jagr’s agent Peter Svoboda and an interesting tidbit from the story is that former Penguin Robert Lang is involved in the process. … Link

Penguins Top All-Time Draft Picks By Round Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mark Recchi was taken by the Penguins in the 4th round of the 1988 NHL Draft. … View post

Pittsburgh Penguins: Jaromir Jagr Looking for a Homecoming This Season Source: Bleacher Report
For years it has been rumored. For years it has been wanted. … More

Czech up – 06-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
This is a list we like to recycle every time the Penguins are connected to a Czech player. (Plus, it’s something quick and easy to post as we write our NHL award previews for tomorrow). … Continue reading here

Penguins Report: Vegas Baby, Vegas Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:38 AM (PACIFIC TIME): Checked in at the Palms. The first two songs played in the lobby: Weezer “Beverly Hills” and Nirvana “Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle.” The Palms is officially the best hotel EVER … The rest is here

No sense of urgency or deadline in place between Pens, Tyler Kennedy Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Tyler Kennedy’s situation will be among the intriguing situations to watch this weekend for the Penguins at the NHL Entry Draft. Sources indicate the team will not have a deal in place for Kennedy by the start of Friday’s draft, which will surely fuel trade speculation. As of today, the team is not shopping Kennedy’s … More

Jagr’s agent: ‘Pittsburgh is in the loop’ Source: Tribune-Review
The agent for free agent right wing Jaromir Jagr said this morning there is a “really, really good chance” Jagr will play this season in the NHL. … Read more

The Best of the First Round, From No. 1 to No. 30 Source: penguins.nhl.com
If you’re a hockey fan, undoubtedly you have felt at one time or another that you could do a better job drafting than an NHL general manager. But drafting is an inexact science — for every late-round gem (Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk), there’s a high pick who didn’t turn out to be the star the team that picked him thought he would be (Patrick Stefan, Greg Joly). … Read this article

Jagr’s NHL return on track; Pens, Wings, mystery team in mix (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
If his agent is to be believed, 39-year-old Jaromir Jagr wants to play in the NHL and there's a “really, really good chance” it'll happen for the 2011-12 season. The latest on the return of Mario Jr., via Pierre LeBrun … Continue reading → … Read more here

Jagr’s agent expects to learn later today whether Pens intend to push forward on deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Jaromir Jagr’s agent Peter Svoboda believes that the Penguins interest in Jagr is genuine and Svoboda expects to learn later today from GM Ray Shero whether the Penguins intend to push forward on a possible deal. The Penguins are doing some serious homework on Jagr in the past 72 hours and Jagr has had discussions … Read this article

Jagr’s agent having talks with Penguins Source: Post Gazette
Jaromir Jagr’s agent spoke with Penguins general manager Ray Shero yesterday about Jagr returning to the Penguins and plans to do so again soon … See the rest here

Agent for Jagr says he has decided on a return to the NHL Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
It appears the KHL is officially out the window for Jaromir Jagr but with Jagr you just never know for sure.. Jagr’s agent Peter Svoboda tells ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun that Jagr will return to the NHL. … Continue reading here

Penguins Head Coach Dan Bylsma is a Finalist for the "NHL’s Most Outstanding Coach" Award at the NHL Awards Show on Wednesday Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins encourage fans to tune in to the 2011 NHL Awards Show, which will be nationally televised this Wednesday, June 22 at 7 p.m. on VERSUS, as head coach Dan Bylsma has a chance to become the first head coach in franchise history to win the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s most outstanding coach. Bylsma is a first-time candidate for the Jack Adams Award after leading the Penguins to the second-most number of points (106) and wins (49, tied) in franchise history despite his team suffering 350 man-games lost due to injury – including a combined 119 from the team’s top-three offensive threats in Sidney Crosby (41 games missed), Evgeni Malkin (39) and Jordan Staal (39). … See more here

Tuesdays With Stoosh: 6/21 Source: The Pensblog
Given that most of it ranged from the sublime to the ridiculous, it’s probably fitting that the final chapter of this 2010-11 NHL season was punctuated with this: Can’t wait until they turn that into a Fathead. … Follow this link

JAGR WATCH: Day 2 Source: The Pensblog
We're hangin' by a moment with Rob Rossi on Twitter until Double J signs on the dotted line. According to sources, Double J's family needs cash to keep their hockey team alive. … Read more

Jagr contacts Penguins about return (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jaromir Jagr is keeping his new agent, former player Petr Svoboda, busy. The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports… … Read this article

Sources: Jagr wants to play for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Jaromir Jagr has approached the Penguins about resuming his hockey career with his original NHL franchise, multiple sources confirmed to the Tribune-Review on Monday. … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 06-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -OMG JAGR!!!!1!!!!!!1!!! (PG+) -” My ultimate goal is still to play in the NHL so this was an extremely difficult decision for me. … Continued here

Pens courting Jagr as a decision is expected by Wednesday Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Three years later, will the Pittsburgh Penguins end up beating out the Detroit Red Wings for a star right winger? … The rest is here

2011 NHL Draft: The Atlantic Division’s Ideal Draft Selections Source: Bleacher Report
The Atlantic is one of the NHL ‘s most fiercely contested divisions. … Read the rest here

NHL Draft: Local prospect sizing up his status Source: Post Gazette
Vincent Trocheck could have done a lot worse. For a guy who sees himself as a solid two-way center in the NHL someday, picking Peter Forsberg as a role model really isn’t a bad idea … Follow this link

Preseason to open with 3 at Consol Source: Post Gazette
A lot about the Penguins’ 2011 preseason schedule is familiar. For the second year in a row, there is a home-and-home with Chicago and Detroit. And a familiar face, former assistant Mike Yeo, will be back at Consol Energy Center for the third home game. … Link

NHL Draft: This prospect facing no small task Source: Post Gazette
Rocco Grimaldi just doesn’t seem to get it. He doesn’t realize that a guy who is just 5 feet 6, 163 pounds can’t possibly expect to play in today’s NHL. Or that a player with strong religious convictions can’t hope to fit in with teammates who have more earthly interests. … Link

NHL Notebook: Lidstrom will return to Detroit Source: Post Gazette
Nicklas Lidstrom proved to himself he is still one of the NHL’s best defenseman this past season and that is good news for Detroit fans. Lidstrom, 41, will return for a 20th season with the Red Wings. “Coming off this season helped me to make this decision,” Lidstrom said after agreeing to a one-year deal worth $6.2 million, same as last year. … Go here to read the rest

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PensHead Daily Links 06-20-2011

Monday, June 20th, 2011

The Jagr Watch: Day 1, The Dark Mullet Rises Source: The Pensblog
Last month the internet was set ablaze for a few days after some Jagr back to the NHL rumors surfaced. Things blew over until earlier this afternoon. That is when Rob Rossi got the party started with this tweet: Rossi followed up with this post. … Link

Jaromir Jagr reaches out to Penguins, speaks with Red Wings coach (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In May, Jaromir Jagr's agent said there were only discussions with KHL teams regarding the 39-year-old star's next contract. One month later, Jagr has reached out to the Pittsburgh Penguins about returning to the team that drafted him in 1990, … Continue reading → … Go here to read the rest

Details on Jagr developments, and the preseason schedule is out. Source: Chipped Ice
= So, the big news today is that former RW Jaromir Jagr has reached out to the Penguins about possibly resuming his NHL career with his original team. The story: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/breaking/s_743030.html Some details: The approach came from Jagrs camp, who has also talked to with several teams including the Red Wings, Canadiens and possibly the Rangers. … More here

Penguins Offer Youth Hockey Events in July at CONSOL Energy Center Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins are ready for “Hockey In July” — a series of youth hockey events scheduled for next month at CONSOL Energy Center. There will be four one-day skills clinics the week of July 11-15, ranging from offensive ski… … Go here to read the rest

Jagr reaches out to Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Free-agent right wing Jaromir Jagr has reached out to the Penguins about a possible return to play in the NHL with his original team, sources told the Tribune-Review today. … Read more here

Latest on Jagr: Penguins are at least discussing Jagr internally Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Followup on the Jagr situation from our previous story: *I have been able to confirm from multiple contacts that Jagr’s camp reached out to the Penguins late last week. The response to Jagr’s agent Peter Svoboda is that the team would take the weekend to discuss their options internally and “explore” the possibility. *Why the … Link

Penguins in on Jagr Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Team trying to keep their interest quiet? The Pittsburgh Penguins have had contact with Jagr’s agent Peter Svoboda within the last 72 hours, sources confirm … Read this article

Kennedy’s value? – 06-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
The biggest question of the Penguins’ offseason thus far has been if the Penguins can hang on to restricted free agent Tyler Kennedy (above). With injuries to some star players last season, Kennedy took on an elevated role with the team and responded with an impressive 21 goals … Continue reading here

Penguins’ preseason scheduled announced – 06-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins’ preseason scheduled was announced today . Former Penguins assistant coach Mike Yeo will be in town early to answer your hate mail as he brings his Minnesota Wild to Consol Energy Center: Sept. … Read more here

Penguins open preseason at home against Detroit Red Wings Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins will open their 2011 pre-season schedule Wednesday, Sept. 21 against the Detroit Red Wings at CONSOL Energy Center. Game time is 7 p.m … See more here

Penguins announce preseason schedule Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins’ 2011 preseason schedule opens with three home games and includes a game in Kansas City and games at Chicago and Detroit … See the rest here

Penguins Open 2011 Pre-Season Schedule Sept. 21 vs. Detroit at CONSOL Energy Center Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins will open their 2011 pre-season schedule Wednesday, Sept. 21 against the Detroit Red Wings at CONSOL Energy Center. … Go here to read the rest

The Art of Scouting, Part III: Under Pressure Source: penguins.nhl.com
Hockey reigns supreme in Canada. Simon Despres was Pittsburgh’s first-round pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. (Getty Images) Children growing up in America&rsquo… … Read more

What We Learned: The most intriguing team in 2011 NHL Draft (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 → … Continue reading here

Four Pittsburgh Natives Projected as Top 2011 NHL Entry Draft Picks Source: penguins.nhl.com
Four NHL draft-eligible prospects who came up through the Pittsburgh amateur hockey system and the Pittsburgh Hornets amateur program are projected to be selected at the NHL Entry Draft to be held this Friday (Round 1) and Saturday (Rounds 2-7) at… … Follow this link

What does the extra cap space mean for the Penguins? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Buzz on the Penguins All of a sudden the Pittsburgh Penguins get to operate under a little bit bigger budget than expected, with news of the salary cap expected to be set at $64 million for the 2011-2012 season. After the owner meetings in March, word out of the organization is that the team … Link

The Art of Scouting, Part II: Why the Penguins Chose Simon Despres Source: penguins.nhl.com
In the two years that have passed since being drafted in the first round (30th overall) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the Penguins, Simon Despres has emphatically proven that he is truly a special player. … Link

Penguins Own 23rd Pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins enter the 2011 NHL Entry Draft with five selections, including the 23rd-overall pick in the first round. The 2011 draft will be held Friday, June 24 (Round 1) and Saturday, June 25 (Rounds 2-7) at the Xcel Energy Center in … … Continued here

Sidney Crosby vs. Mario Lemieux: Who’s the Better All-Around Player? Source: Bleacher Report
The Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup, there is still another week before the NHL Draft and even more time until free agency begins. This can be a boring time for hockey fans … View post

No Headlines Found Source: Tribune-Review
We are sorry, but there are no headlines in this category for today. … More here

Empty Netter Assists – 06-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, the salary cap ceiling next season will be $64 million . The floor will be $48 million. -The Penguins only have five picks entering this weekend’s draft . … View post

NHL Draft: Penguins expect to land ‘decent’ prospect Source: Post Gazette
This is, most observers seem to think, a pretty ordinary draft class. When NHL clubs gather in St. Paul, Minn., Friday to begin stocking their depth charts with teenaged talent, no one is expected to walk away with the next, say, John Tavares, let alone the next Sidney Crosby. … Excerpt from

HAPPY FATHERS DAY Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Would like to wish a Happy Fathers Day to my Dad and all of the great Dad’s among our subscribers and followers of the site. Hope everyone had a great day … The rest is here

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PensHead Daily Links 06-19-2011

Sunday, June 19th, 2011

Mark Recchi Tribute: Fans in each of his NHL cities look back (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Mark Recchi played 1,652 games in the NHL with seven different franchises, leaving his singular mark on each city. He retires as a champion with the Boston Bruins, the third Stanley Cup victory of his decades-spanning career … Continue reading here

Free Agent Focus 2011 Source: The Pensblog
It looks like this is going to be the free agency year where we say goodbye to a lot of “heart and soul” players who are really fan favorites. EDIT: There were some errors in our numbers before that have been fixed. It's Sunday morning on the Pensblog … Follow this link

Starkey: Will Fred Shero be shut out again? Source: Tribune-Review
It’s funny, Penguins general manager Ray Shero was saying the other day, how many people assume his late father, Fred, was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame decades ago. … See the article here

Boston delights fans at ‘rolling rally’ party Source: Tribune-Review
Screaming fans dressed in the black and gold of the Boston Bruins smiled, waved and stood on trees and bus shelters as they watched the NHL champions and the Stanley Cup, of course roll through city streets on a balmy, breezy day. … Excerpt from

Empty Netter Assists – 06-19-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Former Penguins captain Jaromir Jagr won his 10th Golden Stick award which is given annually to the best Czech hockey player of the season . Jagr spent last season with Avangard Omsk of the KHL … Read more

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PensHead Daily Links 06-18-2011

Saturday, June 18th, 2011

NHL Free Agency Buzz: “Clock is Ticking” on Capitals, Brooks Laich Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Latest on Brooks Laich, Andrei Markov, & Alexei Ponikarovsky Capitals not moving fast to lock up Laich Among potential free agents, who is the No. 2 rated forward behind Brad Richards … Read more here

Wild introduce Yeo as new head coach Source: Tribune-Review
The Minnesota Wild have decided they need a younger team and they’ve hired 37-year-old Mike Yeo to lead the overhaul. … See the article here

Champion Bruins in good shape for future Source: Tribune-Review
Only three players on the team that beat the Vancouver Canucks in seven games are unrestricted free agents and one of them, Mark Recchi, is retiring. … Read the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 06-18-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dan Bylsma discussed his Jack Adams Award canidacy, the health of Evgeni Malkin, Jaromir Jagr and some other things with WXDX-FM’s Tim Benz yesterday . … More

NHL Notebook: Wild, Stars hire new coaches (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Dallas Stars signed Glen Gulutzan to a two-year contract as the new head coach of the franchise on Friday. … Go here to read the rest

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PensHead Daily Links 06-17-2011

Friday, June 17th, 2011

Bylsma spilling secrents on "The X," and updates on Sid and TK. Source: Chipped Ice
Greetings, dear readers though not much is going on in the land of your Penguins these days. Some tidbits: = Coach Dan Bylsma did a wide-ranging interview with Tim Benz of the The Xs Morning Show. Listen here: http://www.1059thex.com/cc-common/podcast/single_page.html?podcast=interviews&selected_podcast=20110617084219.mp3 = In that interview Bylsma address the right-wing situation as it pertains to one of the Penguins … Follow this link

Iceburgh to Make Appearance at Showing of ‘Mr. Popper’s Penguins’ Saturday at 3 p.m. at Rave Motion Pictures Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ popular mascot, Iceburgh, will make an appearance in conjunction with the showing of the new Jim Carrey movie, “Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Rave Motion Pictures Pittsburgh Nort… … Follow this link

Dejan Kovacevic chat transcript Source: Tribune-Review
A transcript of Tribune-Review sports columnist Dejan Kovacevic’s Friday chat with readers. … More

Baby Pens Report: Borderline NHLer’s in Pens organization making jump overseas Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
AHLer’s heading overseas has been a common scene for the Penguins this off-season. Goaltender John Curry and defenseman Steve Wagner made the move in recent weeks and veteran defenseman Andrew Hutchinson appears to be the latest. … More

Mike Yeo named head coach of Minnesota Wild (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Minnesota Wild officially named Mike Yeo their new head coach on Friday, making the 37-year-old the youngest coach in the NHL. Yeo spent the 2010-11 season as the head coach of Minnesota's American Hockey League affiliate in Houston, leading the Aeros to a 46-28-1-5 record… … Read more here

Gibson Invited to USA Hockey National Junior Evaluation Camp Source: penguins.nhl.com
Whitehall native John Gibson was one of four goaltenders invited to take part in the 2011 USA Hockey National Junior Evaluation Camp this August in Lake Placid, N.Y. John Gibson (p… … More here

In June, Karstens has 2nd best ERA in majors Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Jeff Karstens has been tremendous in the month of June and statistically, he’s been one of baseballs best pitchers. … Continue reading here

In June, McCutchen leads majors in avg and on base percentage Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Andrew McCutchen’s 15 game hitting streak came to an end thanks to Major League Baseball, but there’s no denying he’s been one of the best hitters in the majors this month. McCutchen’s .460 average in June is 1st in the majors along with his .548 on-base percentage. … See the article here

NHL Free Agency Buzz: Front runners for Jagr; Jokinen, Upshall to hit open market Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Jagr in talks with Habs, Red Wings The two front runners emerging in the Jaromir Jagr sweepstakes appear to be the Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings. Jagr’s agent Petr Svoboda tells ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun that the Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings are among team’s they have spoken with … Go here to read the rest

Pens Notes: Malkin, Kennedy, Defensive Depth, Power Play & more Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Friday Morning’s Pens Notes While driving into the office this morning, heard Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma on 93.7 The Fan. Here are some tidbits from Bylsma’s interview with the The Fan morning show… — On Evgeni Malkin: Bylsma said reports coming back to him is that Malkin continues to workout extremely hard and believes … The rest is here

The Art of Scouting Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ron Pyette, 38, has been an amateur scout with the Pittsburgh Penguins for the past three years. Prior to that he worked two years in the scouting department of the Montreal Canadiens. The Ontario native also scouted part-time for Jackson (ECH… … See the article here

Week in the Life of an NHL Scout Source: penguins.nhl.com
The life of an NHL amateur scout is a demanding yet rewarding profession. Scouts spend the majority of their life on the road – living out of hotel rooms, working long hours, eating at local restaurants and spending endless days at the hocke… … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 06-17-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Tyler Kennedy (above). Still a restricted free agent . -Ray Shero will not attempt to re-sign Eric Godard prior to July 1 (PG+). … More

Wild to name Yeo head coach – 06-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
According to Michael Russo of the Star Tribune in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Wild will name former Penguins assistant coach Mike Yeo (right) as its next head coach . After leaving the Penguins following the 2009-10 season, Yeo, 37, took over the Houston Aeros, Minnesota’s AHL affiliate and di … … Link

TPB REWIND: A December of Pictures Source: The Pensblog
Crosby was so lights-out in December, it wasn't even funny. This post is loaded with GIFs. 3G users stunned. … See the article here

Minnesota picks Yeo as newest head coach Source: Tribune-Review
The Minnesota Wild made former Penguins assistant Mike Yeo their new head coach, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. … The rest is here

Bruins return to Boston with the Stanley Cup Source: Tribune-Review
The champion Bruins became the first National Hockey League club to win three seven-game series in one postseason. … The rest is here

This Post Isn’t About Riots – Links, Mike Yeo, Jagr, etc. Source: The Pensblog
Okay, enough about riots. … Excerpt from

Is "Make Out Guy" A Rioter? – EDIT: NO Source: The Pensblog
EDIT: From the Toronto Star : “How’s that for making love, not war,” astonished dad Brett Jones declared on his Facebook page, telling the world that the famous Romeo in a Vancouver riot picture is his son. Scott Jones, one of Brett’s sons, is lying on a street locked in an embrace with girlfriend Alexandra Thomas as they’re flanked by riot police Wednesday night. “Alex got knocked down by one of the shields,” Brett Jones told CBC-TV Friday morning in an interview from Perth, Australia. … View post

Penguins: Kennedy’s contract status still in limbo Source: Post Gazette
He does not, Ray Shero said Thursday, have any sort of deadline for reaching a contract agreement with right winger Tyler Kennedy. No plans to trade Kennedy’s rights if there isn’t a deal in place by, say, the entry draft in St … Read this article

Is Mike Yeo the right head coach for the Minnesota Wild? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
First impressions are hard to shake, which makes the Minnesota Wild's hiring of Mike Yeo as the third head coach in franchise history feel a little odd. My introduction to Yeo as an NHL coach was during his run as … Continue reading → … Excerpt from

Bruins return to Boston with Stanley Cup Source: Post Gazette
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Nearly 150 hurt in Vancouver riot following loss Source: Post Gazette
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Pittsburgh Penguins: Jagr’s Agent Reaching out to NHL Teams Source: Bleacher Report
TSN is reporting that former Penguin Captain Jaromir Jagr is looking to return to the NHL after a three-year stint with Avangard Omsk of the KHL. Jagr’s Agent has apparently sent out feelers to five NHL teams. Those being the Detroit Red Wings , Montreal Canadiens , as well as Jagr’s former teams, the New York Rangers , Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins . Last season with Omsk Jagr recorded 19 goals and 50 points in 49 games. … Continued here

Source: Wild name Mike Yeo new head coach (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Wild have made Mike Yeo their new head coach, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. … The rest is here

AP source: Wild name Mike Yeo new head coach (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer … More here

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PensHead Daily Links 06-16-2011

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Flames fans doff tops; Canucks fans fight (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
EDMONTON – As a prominent member of Edmonton's city council when the Oilers were winning Stanley Cups in the 1980s, Olivia Butti remembers a fancy car being scratched by a fan's belt buckle as the victorious players were being paraded through crowded streets. … Read this article

Pens, Tyler Kennedy making no progress on talks centering around 2 years or more Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Updates on Dupuis, Kennedy, Asham, Thiessen — Meant to post this earlier today but the Penguins and Tyler Kennedy continue to make no progress on discussions centering around a term of 2 years or more. There is no one connected to the situation who feels there will be a deal in place by next Friday’s … Continue reading here

Mike Yeo to be named head coach of the Minnesota Wild Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Minnesota Wild will introduce Mike Yeo as the team’s new head coach tomorrow afternoon. Yeo will be the 3rd head coach in franchise history and will replace the recently fired Todd Richards. It was first reported by the Minnesota Star Tribune … More

Pens odds to win Stanley Cup in 2012 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The 2012 Stanley Cup odds are out and the oddsmakers are banking on a healthy Sidney Crosby. According to Bodogs newly released 2012 Stanley Cup odds, the Penguins have 9/1 odds to win the Stanley cup. … Continue reading here

Video: The top 10 goals of the 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
After 89 playoff games, the Stanley Cup was handed out on Wednesday night to the Boston Bruins. Hockey is gone from our televisions for the next four months and the goals that excite us on a nightly basis from October … Continue reading → … Excerpt from

Penguins Employee Takes Part in Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Lock-Up Source: penguins.nhl.com
On Wednesday, June 15, the Pittsburgh Penguins Front Office was the site where a dangerous criminal was apprehended when one of their employees was taken into custody by the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and then arraigned at Joe’s Crab Sh… … More here

What the Penguins Look for in Prospects Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share If you were to take a look at the draft boards of all 30 NHL teams, there’s guaranteed to be a multitude of discrepancies. “Like any team, we have guys who Central Scouting has rated in the f… … Excerpt from

Puck Headlines: Game 7 aftermath; more Jaromir Jagr chatter (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. We had this photo in the gallery published this morning but … Continue reading → … Read more here

Jagr’s agent has contacted 5 NHL teams Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
With options dwindling in the KHL, former NHL superstar Jaromir Jagr is now actually exploring options for a return to the NHL. … Read the rest here

Vancouver Rioters Posting Their Crimes On The Internet Source: The Pensblog
Rioting and destroying the city is stupid enough on its own. … Link

Penguins earn high ranks in “Fan Relations” Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins ranked No. 3 in Fan Relations out of 122 professional sports teams in North America according to ESPN The Magazines annual Ultimate Standings, published this week. … See more here

Penguins Named No. 3 in Fan Relations Out of 122 Pro Sports Teams in ESPN The Magazine’s ‘Ultimate Standings’ Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share The Pittsburgh Penguins ranked No. … Read more here

Game 7 preliminary TV rating ties best on record (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Bruins' Stanley Cup-clinching win matched the highest preliminary television rating for a Game 7 on record. Boston's 4-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday on NBC earned a 5.7 overnight rating and 10 share. … Visit link

Good company – 06-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
(Note: This is an updated version of something we posted May 31 .) 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 (above) who has scored 1,533 career points, 12th-most in NHL history. The Bruins forward and former Penguins … … Continued here

How NBC earned blockbuster ratings for Bruins/Canucks Game 7 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Boston Bruins' victory over the Vancouver Canucks for the Stanley Cup tied the best Game 7 overnight rating on record, earning a 5.7 overnight rating and a 10 share for NBC. That tied Game 7 of the New Jersey … Continue reading → … Read the rest here

Jim Carrey Wears a Sidney Crosby Jersey in "Mr. Popper’s Penguins" Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Jim Carrey grew up in the hockey-crazed country of Canada, so it’s quite fitting that he wears the jersey of Penguins captain and Canadian Olympic hero Sidney Crosby in his newest movie. In the apt… … Continued here

Inside Look at the Penguins Draft Process Source: penguins.nhl.com
With the 2011 NHL Entry Draft fast approaching, www.PittsburghPenguins.com sat down with Penguins assistant general manager Jason Botterill to discuss the mentality behind the team’s draft philosophy and the structure of the actual draft pro… … Visit link

These deserve their own post – 06-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
One of the most anticipated parts of the playoffs is Hockey Night in Canada’s postseason montage. This year’s version doesn’t disappoint (unless you just don’t like U2): lBSHbxfUPdQ -Another postseason attraction is the “hockey cards” segment HNiC does with players from the winning team. … Visit link

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Video: Trib Jr Reporter: David Budjos – Extended Source: penguins.nhl.com
Aired in game February 23,2011. David Bujdos interviews Paul Martin. This is the full interview. … See this video

Empty Netter Assists – 06-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -According to the team’s Web site, former Penguins goaltender John Curry (above) has joined the Hamburg Freezers of … … Read this article

The insane Vancouver riots Source: The Pensblog
There's no way to summarize these riots. Just start Googling shit … Read this article

Chat with Dejan Kovacevic Friday Source: Tribune-Review
Tribune-Review sports columnist Dejan Kovacevic will chat live with readers from Cleveland at noon Friday. … Link

Ultimate pro honors for Steelers, Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
In ESPN’s ninth annual Ultimate Standings, Pittsburgh is the only city with two professional teams in the overall top 10. … More

Source: Dallas Stars find their next coach Source: Tribune-Review
Glen Gulutzan coached the club’s top minor-league affiliate the past two seasons, reaching the finals in 2010 and the playoffs again this past season. … More here

Bruins beat Vancouver, win Stanley Cup Source: Tribune-Review
Tim Thomas capped a spectacular playoff run with 37 saves in the Canucks’ hostile home arena, and Patrice Bergeron scored two goals. … See the article here

Bruins beat Canucks, 4-0, win Stanley Cup Source: Post Gazette
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — While the Boston Bruins beelined across the ice to mob him at the buzzer, Tim Thomas tapped both goalposts, sank to his knees and rubbed the ice in front of his empty goal. … Follow this link

Council delays vote on Civic Arena again Source: Post Gazette
The Civic Arena won’t know its fate for another week. For the second straight week, city council delayed a preliminary vote on whether to designate the 49-year-old landmark a city historic structure and save it from demolition. … See more here

Bruins claim first Stanley Cup since 1972 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Former Penguin Mark Recchi goes out on top with 3rd Cup The Boston Bruins had waited 39 long years for another drink from the Stanley Cup, and Tim Thomas was awfully thirsty. When the Bruins and their brilliant goalie barged into a hostile Canadian rink surrounded by another 100,000 screaming fans outside for Game 7, … Visit link

A list of significant hockey riots in Canada (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here's a list of significant hockey riots in Canada: … Read more here

Stanley Cup champions (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
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Bruins beat Canucks for Stanley Cup; Recchi announces retirement – 06-15-11 Source: Empty Netters
A Stanley Cup championship by a team in black and gold has brought the career of one of the greatest players to ever wear the Penguins’ black and gold to an end. The Bruins got two goals each from Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron while Tim Thomas made 37 saves in a 4-0 shutout of the Canucks in Game 7 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. Former Penguins forward Mark Recchi (above, with Bergeron), w … … See the article here

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