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PensHead Daily Links 07-31-2011

Sunday, July 31st, 2011

In 67 Days Source: The Pensblog
Thanks to Sarah S. … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 07-31-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Happy 25th birthday to current Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (right). … More here

Latest Buzz on the Plaxico Burress Sweepstakes Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Burress considering all teams The so-called “Plaxwatch” this afternoon brought back memories of Jaromir Jagr with some local media members jumping the gun via twitter that they believed a deal with Pittsburgh was pretty much a done deal as Burress was meeting with Kevin Colbert and Omar Khan in Colbert’s second floor office where players … See the rest here

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PensHead Daily Links 07-30-2011

Saturday, July 30th, 2011

68 Days Source: The Pensblog
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Empty Netter Assists – 07-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Penguins defensive prospects Scott Harrington and Joe Morrow were among the 47 players invited to Canada’s tryout camp for the World Junior Championships . -If you’re a Penguins or Blue Jackets fan in Northeast Ohio, … See the article here

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PensHead Daily Links 07-29-2011

Friday, July 29th, 2011

Grdnic’s Camp Tidbits; Smith in typical form; Polamalu on health; Sweed grateful, healthy Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
By Dale Grdnic LATROBE, Pa. — It might have been just a walk-through, but 13-year veteran Aaron Smith approached the Friday morning session like any other. Smith did everything asked of him during the hour-long workout and then stayed after to hit the blocking sleds with his fellow defensive ends. … More here

Looking ahead to 2011-12: Ranking the NHL’s top goaltenders (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
(Rankings are based solely on players’ projected performances in 2011-12. Players are listed at their official position when the rankings were created.) There are only 30 starting goalies in the NHL, so a top-25 ranking is almost as much about Continue reading … Continue reading here

Report: Kovalev to join KHL’s Atlant Mytishchi – 07-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
According to Russian sports website Sports Express, former Penguins forward Alex Kovalev will join Atlant Mytishchi of the Kontinental Hockey League . The Penguins acquired Kovalev, 38, at the trade deadline in a deal which sent a conditional draft pick to the Senators … See the article here

Jagr says Penguins fans don’t understand, wears ugly Tapout hat – 07-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
(We assure you we would have preferred to use something a little bit harsher and less PC than “ugly” in the headline.) Would-be Penguins returnee Jaromir Jagr spoke to reporters in the Czech Republic earlier this week. … Continued here

In 69 Days… Source: The Pensblog
Also, if anyone wants to vote for us or any other Pittsburgh blogs in the giant Blogswithballs awards stuff that would be sweet. Vote here . If not, eat a dick … Read more

Chat live with Dejan Kovacevic today Source: Tribune-Review
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review sports columnist Dejan Kovacevic will hold his weekly chat with readers at noon today. … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 07-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Another day. … See the article here

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PensHead Daily Links 07-28-2011

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

Camp Quick Hits: Hines, Kemoeatu on Pup list; Sweed, Dwyer struggle in conditioning tests Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Camp Buzz 2008 2nd round pick Limas Sweed appeared to be told to stop running near the end of today’s conditioning exercises. Sweed struggled a bit at keeping up with players at his position and was gassed near the end of the 100 yard dashes. Sweed though wasn’t the only offensive skill player who struggled … See the rest here

Looking ahead to 2011-12: Ranking the NHL’s top defensemen (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
(Rankings are based solely on players’ projected performances in 2011-12. Players are listed at their official position when the rankings were created.) A big, talented, top-line center is a beautiful thing. … Link

Top 10 Penguins Draft Picks of the Last 30 Years Source: Bleacher Report
A draft pick is an investment. Some tank right from the get-go, some flourish right out of the gate. … More

From Russia With Love: Part 5 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins strength and conditioning coach Mike Kadar is in Moscow training star forward Evgeni Malkin. Kadar was kind enough to send back some footage of their work out sessions for www.PittsburghPenguins.com. … Read more

Pitt lands 4-star QB Chad Voytik for Class of 2012 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pitt head coach Todd Graham has landed his most high profile recruit for the Class of 2011. Quarterback Chad Voytik of Cleveland (Tenn.) High School gave Panthers coaches his verbal commitment, Voytik’s father Dr … Link

Video: From Russia with Love: Part 5 (7/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin works out in Russia, continuing to strengthen his body for the upcoming season. … View video

In 70 Days… Source: The Pensblog
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Boyle goes from Penguins intern to Steelers prospect Source: Post Gazette
As a former intern for the Penguins, Ty Boyle knows plenty about the inside operations of the city’s NHL club. Now the defensive lineman from North Dakota will be trying to land a full-time job with the city’s NFL team. Boyle is one of 18 undrafted free agents the Steelers signed Tuesday and is well acquainted with the city. … Continued here

Empty Netter Assists – 07-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” It’s been an exciting last month, that’s for sure. First the draft, then the (Penguins’) development camp and then signing so quickly … See more here

Sidney Crosby Needs Some Tough Love After Serious Concussions Source: Bleacher Report
We’re just about two months away from the start of the new NHL season and a drop in free agent signings and trades has ushered in a wave of preview and predictions for the upcoming campaign. … See the rest here

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PensHead Daily Links 07-27-2011

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

71 days Source: The Pensblog
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Looking ahead to 2011-12: Ranking the NHL’s top left wingers (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
(Rankings are based solely on players’ projected performances in 2011-12. Players are listed at their official position when the rankings were created.) Left wing has always been the spot for hockey’s forgotten forward, like the flag football player who’s told Continue reading … View post

From Russia With Love: Part 4 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins strength and conditioning coach Mike Kadar is in Moscow training star forward Evgeni Malkin. Kadar was kind enough to send back some footage of their work out sessions for www.PittsburghPenguins.com. … View post

Jerry Micco’s sports transcript: 06.27.2011 Source: Post Gazette
Transcript of Jerry Micco’s weekly sports chat. … More here

Video: From Russia with Love: Part 4 (7/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin hits the ice again in Russia with Penguins Strength & Conditioning Coach, Mike Kadar. … To see video click here

Kansas City’s chances of landing an NHL franchise takes hit (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
When the Sprint Center in Kansas City was opened in October of 2007, the hope was that operator AEG would quickly bring a full-time tenant to occupy the building in the form of an NBA or NHL team, or both. Continue reading … Read more here

Penguins scout Madigan hired as Northeastern coach Source: Post Gazette
After nearly 20 years away from his alma mater, Penguins amateur scout Jim Madigan was introduced Tuesday as the new men’s hockey head coach at Northeastern University. Madigan’s move to Northeastern concludes a 18-year career as an NHL scout, the final five of which were spent with the Penguins (2006-11), a period in which the Penguins appeared in two Stanley Cup finals, winning one (2009). … Go here to read the rest

Red Wings star Draper hanging up his skates Source: Tribune-Review
Kris Draper will remain with Detroit in a still undefined front-office capacity, but he wasn’t interested in signing a two-way deal to play in the minor leagues. … See the rest here

Oilers goatender Khabibulin headed to jail Source: Tribune-Review
Edmonton Oilers goalie Nikolai Khabibulin withdrew an appeal to his extreme drunken-driving conviction, accepting a 30-day jail sentence. … Read this article

VIDEO: The Atlanta Screwjob Source: The Pensblog
Call it the Atlanta Screwjob . If you are like us and stayed up for the Pirates game this is just mind-boggling. With runners on second and third, some asshole Brave grounded to third … Read the rest here

Penguins apply to host 2012 NHL draft Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins appear to have a strong chance to show off Consol Energy Center to the hockey world next summer. The team has applied to play host to the 2012 NHL draft, team vice president Tom McMillan confirmed Tuesday, and it is believed Pittsburgh is likely to be awarded the event. … Excerpt from

Empty Netter Assists – 07-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Penguins are trying to bring the 2012 NHL Draft to Consol Energy Center . -Via Twitter, Penguins forward Eric Tangradi announced he is taking time off from Twitter for a year to concentrate on his hockey career . -New … … More

Williams Ready to Show What He Can Do Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jason Williams got his name etched on the Stanley Cup with Detroit in 2002 when he was 21 years old, in just his second year in the league. The now 30-year-old forward hasn’t come close since during stints with Chicago, Atlanta, Colum… … See more here

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PensHead Daily Links 07-26-2011

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

Penguins make bid to host 2012 NHL draft Source: Tribune-Review
“(The Penguins are) one of the teams in (the) 2012 draft bid process,” said Jamey Horan, the NHL’s vice president of player development and event communications. “But no decision has been made yet.” … Read the rest here

Penguins in running to be host for next NHL draft Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins are under consideration to hold the 2012 NHL draft at Consol Energy Center, team vice president Tom McMillan confirmed today … Read this article

Penguins sign veteran forward Jason Williams (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Jason Williams to a one-year, US$600,000 contract Tuesday. … See the article here

Penguins sign forward Jason Williams (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Forward Jason Williams signed a one-year $600,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. The 30-year-old, a 10-year NHL veteran, recorded five points in 27 games with the Dallas Stars last season. He has also played for the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus… … See more here

Penguins sign forward and second-round draft pick Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins, further adding depth at forward, today signed Jason Williams to a one-year, two-way contract worth $600,000 at the NHL level … See the article here

Tuesdays With Stoosh: 7.26 Source: The Pensblog
EDIT: The Penguins have signed Jason Williams . The dog days of summer are officially here, not that there’s anything entirely wrong with that … See the article here

Penguins Sign Second-Round Draft Pick Scott Harrington Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed their 2011 second-round draft pick, defenseman Scott Harrington, to a three-year entry-level contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Harrington, 18, was ch… … More

Penguins sign second-rounder Harrington – 07-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have signed defenseman Scott Harrington (above), a second-round pick in last month’s draft, to a three-year entry-level contract. Harrington, 18, was chosen with the 54th overall selection of the draft … The rest is here

Penguins sign forward Williams – 07-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have signed former Stars forward Jason Williams to a one-year two-way contract . In 27 NHL games last season, Williams (5-foot-11, 192 pounds) scored five points (two goals, three assists). In 17 AHL games last season with the Connecticut Whale franchise, he scored ni … … Continued here

‘Becoming Wild’ – Episode Two – 07-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
Yesterday, we posted the first episode of a documentary series titled “Becoming Wild ,” which is profiling Minnesota’s offseason. Here is the second episode: 121164 … Read more here

Video: Jason Williams Signing Interview (7/26/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jason Williams signed with the Penguins for a 2 way contract for 1 year. … View video here

Penguins sign veteran forward Jason Williams (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins on Tuesday signed forward Jason Williams to a one-year contract, worth $600,000. Williams, 30, is a 10-year NHL veteran who played in 27 games with Dallas last season, scoring five points. He is a 5-foot-11, 192-pound right wing, who has also played for Detroit, Chicago, Columbus, and Atlanta. … More here

Penguins sign veteran forward Jason Williams Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins have signed veteran NHL forward Jason Williams to a one-year, two-way contract that will be worth $600,000 at the NHL level. … Visit link

Pens sign 2011 2nd round pick Scott Harrington Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed their 2011 second-round draft pick, defenseman Scott Harrington, to a three-year entry-level contract, the team announced this afternoon. Harrington, 18, was chosen by the Penguins with the 54th overall selection at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft in June. Earlier this month, Harrington attended the Penguins annual prospect development camp at … View post

Penguins Sign Forward Jason Williams Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Jason Williams to a one-year contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Williams’ contract is a two-way deal worth $600,000 at the NHL level … Excerpt from

Puck Headlines: Jets gear selling fast; Versus and college puck? (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. … More

Pens agree to terms with former 20 goal scoring forward Jason Williams Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to terms with 30 year old winger Jason Williams. … Continued here

REPORT: 2012 Entry Draft To Be Held At Consol Energy Center Source: The Pensblog
From a source: The 2012 NHL Entry Draft will be held at Consol barring anything unforseen . … Visit link

Alain Lemieux Partners With Murrysville Dek Hockey to Provide Youth Camps Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brent Baburich – July 18th, 2011 Murrysville SportZone and Dek Hockey added Alain Lemieux as the facility’s Executive Director of Hockey Development. Mr. Lemieux has developed ice hockey camps and clinics throughout the Pittsb… … Read more here

Local Referee Attends NHL Exposure Camp Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brent Baburich – July 18, 2011 Steve Waters has been around the game of hockey since he was 6 years old and competed as a player until the age of 19. This fall he will be entering his 12th season as an official. He began offic… … Link

NFL: Ravens in the Ike Taylor sweepstakes? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Surprise team to make run at Ike Taylor? Free agency negotiations begins in less than two hours and three prominent teams expected to pursue Ike Taylor include the Houston Texans, Tampa Bay Bucs and yes, the Baltimore Ravens … Read more here

Kris Draper to Retire. WAAAAAAHHHHHH!!! Source: The Pensblog
It seems like the retirement home in Detroit is actually heading to the retirement home. Finally. Kris Draper is expected to announce his retirement today … Read this article

In 72 Days…. Source: The Pensblog
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Empty Netter Assists – 07-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Aaron Boogaard (right) appeared in a Minneapolis court Monday on charges of controlling painkillers which led to the overdose death of his brother, former Wild/Rangers forward Derek Boogaard . Aaron Boogaard did not enter a plea. … View post

NHL Notebook: Detroit’s Draper will announce retirement Source: Post Gazette
The Detroit Red Wings called a news conference for today with Kris Draper amid reports that the veteran forward will retire. Draper, 40, helped the Red Wings win four Stanley Cup titles and was named the NHL’s best defensive forward in 2004 … View post

"The Building Came Unhinged" Source: penguins.nhl.com
Throughout the summer, www.PittsburghPenguins.com will periodically present a PNC Wealth Management “Legendary Moment” from the PNC Legends Level Suites at CONSOL Energy Center. Each display features an incredible moment from Peng… … Read more here

Crosby embarrasses a chair Source: The Pensblog
Video was taken last week sometime, per the uploader . … Link

Video: PNC Legendary Moment: Building Came Unhinged Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mario Lemieux scores the game-winning goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 1 of the 1992 Stanley Cup Final. … View video

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PensHead Daily Links 07-25-2011

Monday, July 25th, 2011

Looking ahead to 2011-12: Ranking the NHL’s top 25 centers (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In keeping with tradition, there isn’t a weak link among the league’s top centers. It’s a deep, talented bunch. You could persuasively argue the superstar credentials of Nos. … See the rest here

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Yeo featured in Wild documentary series – 07-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
Fox Sports Northwest has been broadcasting a series about the Minnesota Wild’s offseason called “Becoming Wild.” Essentially, it’s “24/7″ expect it’s about only one team and the swearing is bleeped out. Featured prominently in the series is former Penguins assistant coach Mike Yeo who was promoted from head coach of Minnesota’s AHL affiliate to the NHL club’s head coach position. … Excerpt from

NHL: Pens have had zero contact with Alexei Yashin Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
An online report from hockeybuzz.com this weekend mentioned the Pittsburgh Penguins as having interest in 37 year old Alexei Yashin and among the teams pursuing Yashin. As expected, we’ve been able to get denials from both parties involved. Mark Gandler, the agent for Yashin tells Inside Pittsburgh Sports this morning, that he has had “no” … Read this article

What We Learned: Yashin’s NHL return maybe the biggest joke ever (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 … Visit link

Empty Netter Assists – 07-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” It’s a first-class organization. Best team on paper I’ve ever played with, from top to bottom … Go here to read the rest

Alvarez bumps batting average up to .365; Lincoln, Owens & Ohlendorf tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Alvarez pushes batting average to .365 Third baseman Pedro Alvarez bumped his batting average up to .365 this afternoon for Triple-A Indianapolis. Alvarez went 2-for-3 with a triple and run scored in the Indians 3-0 win over Rochester. … More

Winter Wonderland Source: penguins.nhl.com
Throughout the summer, www.PittsburghPenguins.com will periodically present a PNC Wealth Management “Legendary Moment” from the PNC Legends Level Suites at CONSOL Energy Center. Each display features an incredible moment from Penguins… … More here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Official Website Video Shows Dedicated Evgeni Malkin Rehab Source: Bleacher Report
As this offseason continues to drag along, it is not exactly easy to write compelling content. … Continued here

Video: PNC Legendary Moment: Winter Wonderland Source: penguins.nhl.com
A look back at the 2008 Winter Classic between the Penguins and Sabres, the inaugural New Year’s Day event. … View video here

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PensHead Daily Links 07-24-2011

Sunday, July 24th, 2011

74 Days Source: The Pensblog
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Marthaaaa has added a photo to the pool: From California repping my favorite team ♥

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Empty Netter Assists – 07-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Happy 50th birthday to former Penguins defenseman Pat Mayer . … View post

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PensHead Daily Links 07-23-2011

Saturday, July 23rd, 2011

75 Days….. Source: The Pensblog
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Penguins hire goaltending development coach Source: Post Gazette
Mike Bales, 39, a former pro goaltender who worked with Penguins goaltending coach Gilles Meloche last week at the club’s prospect camp, was hired as goaltender development coach. … More here

Empty Netter Assists – 07-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -More video of Evgeni Malking training. This time, he goes for a dip with Sergei Gonchar while wearing what appear to be Greg Brady’s swimming trunks : 121160 -The Penguins hired former Senators/Bruins goaltender Mike Bales as goaltending development coach . -What are realistic expecta … … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 07-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Former Penguins forward Tim Wallace (above) signed a one-year two-way contract with the Islanders . In seven NHL games with the Penguins last season, Wallace did not score a point … Follow this link

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PensHead Daily Links 07-22-2011

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

Malkin Goes Swimming With Gonchar Source: The Pensblog
PSAMP brought this one to our attention . Remember Sergei Gonchar ? He's swimming with Evgeni Malkin now. … Continue reading here

Puck Headlines: Yashin, Nabokov updates; Chara with the Cup (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. … Link

Video: Trib Jr. Reporter Contest Source: penguins.nhl.com
KIDS: Audition now to be next years Trib Total Media’s Jr. Reporter interviewing Hockey Players and Coaches … Watch video here

Penguins name Bales goaltender development coach Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins have hired Mike Bales as their goaltender development coach. … More here

The Departed – Eric Godard – 07-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
“The Departed” series on Empty Netters is a set of “eulogies” for former Penguins who have passed away… to other teams … Excerpt from

From Russia With Love: Part 3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins strength and conditioning coach Mike Kadar is in Moscow training star forward Evgeni Malkin. Kadar was kind enough to send back some footage of their work out sessions for www.PittsburghPenguins.com. … See the rest here

Penguins Name Mike Bales Goaltender Development Coach Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have hired former NHL goaltender Mike Bales as goaltender development coach, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. In his new role, Bales, 39, will be responsible for working w… … Excerpt from

Video: From Russia with Love: Part 3 (7/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin continues his training in a pool, with his friend Sergei Gonchar. … Video here

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

76 DAYS Source: The Pensblog
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A Win-Win Situation Source: penguins.nhl.com
When a Penguins prospect got injured shortly before the team’s 2011 prospect development camp, the staff had a hole to fill. They found the perfect replacement in Upper St. … Read this article

Madore’s Local Ties Just An Added Bonus Source: penguins.nhl.com
Vermont senior goaltender Rob Madore grew up following the Penguins as a Peters Township resident. Needless to say, being extended a free-agent invite to Pittsburgh’s prospect development camp last week was a surreal experience for the 23-ye… … Read this article

Wait on Players: Details of New NFL CBA that has been approved by owners Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The NFL has voted to approve a new CBA and the ball is in the players court who tonight will hold a conference call at 8:00 p.m. Based off NFLPA re certifying (which is no lock) and players approving deal (also not a lock) here is tentative schedule from the league: July 23: Clubs/players may … Excerpt from

Sidney Crosby and the Top 10 Players Under 25 Source: Bleacher Report
It is hard to say that players under 25 years old in the NHL are the next big thing in hockey. We have already seen Sidney Crosby become a superstar and Alex Ovechkin was the best player in hockey even before he turned 23. The current stage of hockey is as young as any sport in the world. And not just young, but also extremely talented. … Continued here

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PensHead Daily Links 07-21-2011

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

NHL Notebook: Rangers sign Dubinsky (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The New York Rangers signed forward Brandon Dubinsky to a four-year, $16.8 million contract extension on Thursday. Dubinsky and the Rangers avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to the long-term deal. He made $2 million and was reportedly asking for a one-year contract worth $4.6… … Follow this link

Islanders sign Tim Wallace (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The New York Islanders announced Thursday that Tim Wallace has agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way (AHL/NHL) contract. Wallace, 26, scored 37 points (20 goals, 17 assists) in 62 regular-season games last season for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey… … See more here

4 Things the Pittsburgh Penguins Need to Happen To Get Where They Want To Be Source: Bleacher Report
Last year was a crazy year for the Pittsburgh Penguins . … Visit link

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

Pittsburgh Penguins: Will Brooks Orpik Be a Hitting Machine or Hitting the Wall? Source: Bleacher Report
Trib Total Media’s Rob Rossi brought up some great food for thought on his Twitter page on July 20th. It had to do with Brooks Orpik ‘s sports hernia surgery . According to the article, “Orpikhad surgery to correct the hernia condition on the right side of his body” and he “underwent asimilar surgery on his left side” last off-season … Read this article

From Russia With Love: Part 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins strength and conditioning coach Mike Kadar is in Moscow training star forward Evgeni Malkin. … The rest is here

Fewer and fewer – 07-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
(Note: This is an updated version of something we posted last summer .) With the recent retirements of Mark Recchi and Patrick Lalime (above), a sobering reality begins to set in. There aren’t very many players left in the NHL who actually played with Mario Lemieux. … Continue reading here

Guerin Thoroughly Enjoying New Role Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bill Guerin has won two Stanley Cups, is a three-time Olympian and scored 829 points (429G-427A) in 1,263 games in the National Hockey League. … Read more here

Video: From Russia with Love: Part 2 (7/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Strength and Conditioning Coach Mike Kadar hits the ice with Evgeni Malkin, as Evgeni continues to work out in Russia. … Video here

Video: From Russia with Love: Bungee Skate (7/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
In this exercise, which has a large bungee like rope attached to his waist, Malkin is looking to become more explosive on his first step. … Video here

Video: Billy Guerin: One on One (7/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Billy Guerin sits down with Steve Mears to talk about Prospect Camp, his new role with the Penguins and much more. … Watch here

Video: Billy Guerin: Family (7/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Billy Guerin talks about his Family and living in Long Island, New York. … View video

Video: Billy Guerin: As a Player (7/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Billy Guerin talks about the differences of when he was an NHL player and what these prospects have to do to become a regular NHL athlete. … Watch here

Video: Billy Guerin: Mentors (7/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Billy Guerin talks about his hockey mentors while playing hockey. … Watch video here

Video: Billy Guerin: Getting Drafted (7/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Billy Guerin talks about what it was like when he was drafted by the Devils into the NHL, versus what it means to be drafted in today’s NHL. … See video here

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Penguins vet Orpik has hernia surgery again Source: Tribune-Review
For the second straight offseason, Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik has undergone surgery for a sports hernia. … See more here

Devils ready to play for new coach DeBoer Source: Tribune-Review
Peter DeBoer and the Devils will both be coming into next season looking to improve. … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 07-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Penguins strength and conditioning coach Mike Kadar shot some video of Evgeni Malkin rehabbing his damaged knee and expressing confidence in Todd Graham’s no-huddle offense apparently: 121072 -The Wheeling Nailers re-signed defenseman Kyle Bushee . -Former Penguins/Blackhawks/Ducks goaltender Sebastien Caron … Go here to read the rest

Former Penguins goaltender Lalime retires Source: Post Gazette
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Veteran goaltender Patrick Lalime retired on Wednesday after playing for five teams across 12 seasons. … The rest is here

Did Crosby just roast Andrew Gordon? UPDATED Source: The Pensblog
No clue who Andrew Gordon is, but he is from Nova Scotia. … Read this article

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PensHead Daily Links 07-20-2011

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

NHL Notebook: Conklin re-signs, Bell makes comeback, Orpik has surgery (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Goaltender Ty Conklin signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday, one day after veteran Chris Osgood announced his retirement. Conklin, 35, started 20 games for the St. … See more here

Penguins’ Orpik has second hernia surgery in a year (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik is recovering after successful lower abdomen/hernia surgery on Wednesday, the team announced later the same day. It was the second time Orpik has undergone hernia surgery in a year. … Continue reading here

Puck Headlines: Awesome goalie mask retires; Orpik surgery (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. Fare thee well Patrick Lalime and his awesome Marvin The Martian Continue reading … Go here to read the rest

Rust Wants to Build Off Strong First Season at Notre Dame Source: penguins.nhl.com
Entering last season, Bryan Rust was one of 12 freshmen hoping to earn playing time on a youthful Notre Dame squad. With such a young team, many predicted this would be a rebuilding season for the Irish. … Excerpt from

Evgeni Malkin is so much better at ball hockey than everyone Source: The Pensblog
This is sick. From pens.com . … Read the rest here

Penguins D Orpik has hernia surgery (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik had hernia surgery on Wednesday and is expected to be back in time for the start of the 2011-12 regular season. The 30-year-old Orpik had a similar surgery on his left side last year … Go here to read the rest

Penguins’ Orpik has hernia surgery Source: Post Gazette
For the second summer in a row, Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik has had lower abdomen/hernia surgery. The club said he was operated on today and that the procedure was sucessful. … Continued here

Goaltender Lalime retires, to work on TV (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
MONTREAL – Goaltender Patrick Lalime has retired and will become an analyst on Ottawa Senators television broadcasts, the all-sports network RDS announced Wednesday on its website. … See the article here

Lalime retires – 07-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
One of the most notable rookies in Penguins history has hung up his goalie pads . Patrick Lalime, who spent one memorable season with the Penguins in 1996-97, has retired after a 12-year career which also saw him makes stops in Ottawa, St. Louis, Chi … … More here

Orpik undergoes hernia surgery – 07-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins’ season has been over for nearly two and a half months but they keep on dealing wth injuries. It was announced today defenseman Brooks Orpik underwent lower abdominal/hernia surgery . … Read the rest here

Pens’ Orpik undergoes hernia surgery Source: Tribune-Review
For the second straight offseason, Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik has undergone surgery for a sports hernia. … Read this article

Orpik undergoes lower abdominal/hernia surgery for second straight summer Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that defenseman Brooks Orpik underwent successful abdominal/hernia surgery on his right side today. Orpik’s rehab will be 6 to 8 weeks … The rest is here

Penguins Defenseman Brooks Orpik Undergoes Successful Lower Abdominal/Hernia Surgery Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik underwent successful lower abdominal/hernia surgery on his right side today. … See more here

From Russia With Love: Part 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins strength and conditioning coach Mike Kadar is in Moscow training star forward Evgeni Malkin. Kadar was kind enough to send back some footage of their work out sessions for www.PittsburghPenguins.com. … See more here

Rough drafts – 07-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
This is an updated version of something we posted last year . The following is s simple list of all 30 NHL franchises and the players they have drafted since 2006, the year Ray Shero took over a general manager of the Penguins. (Note: The 2011 draft is not included.) … … Read the rest here

Video: From Russia with Love: Part 1 (7/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Strength and Conditioning Coach Mike Kadar is in Russia to train Evgeni Malkin. … To see video click here

Video: From Russia with Love: Stick Handle (7/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Here is a quick clip of Evgeni Malkin doing some stick handling drills in the street. … See video here

Video: Prospect Camp: Laugh Olympics (7/19/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins Prospects take a trip to the UPMC Indoor Training Center for team bonding activities. … View video

Video: Prospect Camp: Le Cordon Bleu Visit (7/19/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins Prospects visit Le Cordon Bleu Institute in Pittsburgh to improve their cooking skills. … Watch here

Kuhnhackl Thriving in North America Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tom Kuhnhackl may be the son of a German hockey legend, but the 19-year-old forward is busy carving his own path to success. Kuhnhackl’s father Erich, a member of the International Ice Hockey Hall of Fame, was a five-time Olympian for his country and is widely regarded as the greatest German hockey player of all time. But rather than staying in the country where his father built a storied legacy, the younger Kuhnhackl decided to move to North America and suit up for Windsor of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) – who chose him fourth overall in the 2009 CHL Import Draft – for the 2010-11 campaign … Read more

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Empty Netter Assists – 07-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Evgeni Malkin (above) likes to work out . And he’s pulling for Pitt to get that BCS bid too apparently … More

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PensHead Daily Links 07-19-2011

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

James Neal, Eric Tangradi Have Chance To Solidify Pittsburgh Penguins Wings Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh features one of the most well-rounded lineups in hockey and has done so for the better part of the post-lockout era. As evidence, the Penguins have appeared in five straight postseasons, including two trips to the Stanley Cup Finals and the 2009 championship … More

Video: Prospect Camp: Awards Presentation (7/18/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
At the end of the prospect camp, players and coaches got together to present awards and prizes to all of the players who attended the camp. … Watch video here

Did the worst power plays in the NHL get any better? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup with one of the worst power plays in NHL postseason history: Scoring 10 goals on 88 chances for a putrid 11.4-percent conversion rate. It’s a primary reason why the Bruins went seven games Continue reading … Read more here

Jeffrey to Appear on 105.9 FM the X at 9:30 AM Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins center Dustin Jeffrey will be appearing on 105.9 FM the X at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. Click here to listen. … Read this article

79 DAYS Source: The Pensblog
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Empty Netter Assists – 07-19-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Tim Hortons donut/coffee chain named after the former Penguins defenseman didn’t exactly benefit the man himself (right) or his family much financially . -Happy 49th birthday to former Penguins defenseman … Link

The Mentor Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins prospects have all gone their separate ways now that the 2011 development camp is over. But no matter where they’re heading – whether back to college, juniors, or to one of the Penguins’ minor-league affiliates &n… … Visit link

Alvarez heating up for Triple-A Indy Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pedro Alvarez is starting to heat up for Triple-A Indianapolis. Alvarez went 3-for-4 with a home run, RBI and run scored in the Indians 4-3 victory on Monday night. … Excerpt from

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PensHead Daily Links 07-18-2011

Monday, July 18th, 2011

Jose Tabata remains limited in his rehab assignment Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Jose Tabata (strained quad) remains bothered with a lingering quad injury that is limiting his ability to further progress in his rehab assignment. He suffered a setback last Thursday.It was expected that Tabata would resume his assignment today in Bradenton but he wasn’t able to, according to manager Clint Hurdle. … Read more

Who Makes The Team Next Year? Source: The Pensblog
It's summer and development camp just ended . We're not going to lie. After the free agency chaos died down we vowed to take some time away from caring about hockey for a little while. … More here

Franklin Regional Little Panthers Inline completes a perfect season Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Franklin Regional Little Panthers are a co-op Inline Program of players from the Eastern Suburbs who competed in the BladeRunners Harmarville U-14 and U-11 Inline League Spring Season. The FRLP Little Panthers competed against school programs … … More

PA Ball Dek Hockey Fall Classic Source: penguins.nhl.com
The 2011 PA Ball Hockey Tournament will be held from September 2nd-4th at Dek Star Hockey Center! Dek Star Hockey Center is located at 531 Mount Nebo RoadPittsburgh, PA 15237. … Continue reading here

Uher on North America, English and Jagr – 07-18-11 Source: Empty Netters
If Czech native Dominik Uher was going to get drafted by an NHL team, this was the right one. From Jaromir Jagr to Zbynek Michalek, the Penguins have had at least one Czech on the roster every season since 1990-91. Assuming Uher makes it to the NHL, he could extend that streak to a quarter-century. … Read this article

School’s Out Source: penguins.nhl.com
For five days in the middle of July, CONSOL Energy Center was brought back to life. That’s because 28 prospects converged on Pittsburgh for the team’s annual prospect development camp, where they learned from those in the organizati… … Read this article

What We Learned: Why do we overvalue playoff performance? (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 … The rest is here

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Pittsburgh Penguins: 2011 Prospect Development Camp Scrimmage Recap Notes Source: Bleacher Report
PITTSBURGH, PA, July 16, 2011 – The official Penguins Twitter account ( @pghpenguins ) estimated the a crowd of more than 5,000 for the final event of the 2011 Prospect Development Camp . The prospects were grouped into two teams, one wearing white practice uniforms, the other black. There were two 25—minute halves and what seemed to be an impromptu shootout at the end. … Continued here

NHL Notebook: Bruins’ Horton finally has his day with Cup Source: Post Gazette
The Stanley Cup finally arrived in Canada, just a few hours late. Nathan Horton’s day with the trophy in Dunnville, Ontario, was shortened when it was caught up in a flight delay. Tammy Plante-Horton, wife of the Boston Bruins forward, tweeted that the Cup was lost in Boston before it was to cross into Canada. … Follow this link

Empty Netter Assists – 07-18-11 Source: Empty Netters
Northeast Division -Bruins forward Nathan Horton (right) showed up in his hometown of Dunnville, Ont. for his day with the Stanley Cup. But the Stanley Cup didn’t . … More here

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals: Top 10 Moments of Their Rivalry Source: Bleacher Report
When the paths of two teams is as interwoven as the last two decades for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals , its difficult to ignore the sentiment that destiny is controlled by a group of “hockey Gods,” perched up high and fully committed delivering a passionate, icy script. … Link

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PensHead Daily Links 07-17-2011

Sunday, July 17th, 2011

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Harrington displays touch at Penguins’ camp Source: Tribune-Review
Scott Harrington wasn’t the biggest name on the ice at the Penguins’ prospect camp scrimmage, but he made one of the biggest impressions. … More here

Prospects conforming to ‘the Penguins way’ Source: Tribune-Review
The roots of American hockey shine through in the way GM Ray Shero and coach Dan Bylsma do their jobs for the Penguins. … View post

Penguins Notebook: Morrow finishes up ‘eye-opening’ camp Source: Post Gazette
Defenseman Joe Morrow, the Penguins’ first-round pick in the June NHL draft, figured the fishbowl was changing beginning with the club’s development camp. “I just picked up a lot on the game speed, how powerful everyone was,” he said. … Visit link

Penguins Kuhnhackl drawing attention with flair, physicality Source: Post Gazette
Sometimes it’s plain to see when a young, promising athlete just gets it. Tom Kuhnhackl already had a lot going for him — great bloodlines, good size, some razzle-dazzle in his stickwork and unbridled enthusiasm for hockey. … Go here to read the rest

Empty Netter Assists – 07-17-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Tom Kuhnhackl (above) learned to play physical in Canada this past season . … More

Prospect Camp: Final Day Scouting Report, Buzz & Observations Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
By Dave Fryer, Contributor to InsidePittsburghSports.com The closing day of the 2011 Pittsburgh Penguins Prospect Development Camp featured an intra-squad scrimmage. This is traditionally the way the camp ends, giving the players a reward for their weeks worth of effort and providing the staff with an opportunity to see the players in more pure action, … More here

Fans Flock to See Penguins Prospects Source: penguins.nhl.com
The beautiful weather on this Saturday afternoon – sunny and 85 degrees with a breeze – couldn’t deter a huge crowd of Penguins fans from heading indoors to watch some hockey in July. “It couldn’t be any mo… … More

Video: Prospect Camp Scrimmage (7/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins Prospects play in a scrimmage open to the public at the CONSOL Energy Center. … View video here

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