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PensHead Daily Links 08-31-2011

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Charlie spotted Source: The Pensblog
We haven't really heard from Charlie all summer. But out of nowhere he shows up on this intense backpacking trek. … Excerpt from

The 25 Biggest "What Ifs" in NHL History Source: Bleacher Report
In the 2002film, The Time Machine, a central character utters the following towards the climax of the film: “You’re a man haunted by those two most terrible words: What if?” Hockey fans also can find themselves haunted by that question. Sometimes the result could have been good, sometimes it could have been bad. … View post

LINK CITY: Nickelback, Stanley Cup stunned, Super Genius Source: The Pensblog
Links that hate Wayne Gretzky . Probably the best story on the Internet right now. Two music critics from the Winnipeg Free Press are pleading with the NHL to not let Nickelback, who are from Canada, perform at the free concert that will christen the new era of Jets hockey. Their letter to the NHL is outstanding. More links, including Mark Madden's Guilty Pleasures… … More here

In 36 Days… Source: The Pensblog
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The Best of Both Worlds Source: penguins.nhl.com
Adjusting to the academic demands of an Ivy League school is tough enough for a college freshman. … Read this article

Vacation post – 08-31-11 Source: Empty Netters
-No birthdays today. … Continue reading here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Success Ensured by Way of Team Defense, Goaltending Source: Bleacher Report
Contrary to the internet, the Pittsburgh Penguins will not burst into flames if Sidney Crosby is forced to miss parts or the whole of the 2011-12 regular season. Rather, those elements of the team which helped to secure 106 standings points last season (the second-most in franchise history) will be back, and in many cases healthier and more familiar with their roles within the team structure. … See more here

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PensHead Daily Links 08-30-2011

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

Hockey Guilty Pleasures: Mark Madden, talk radio host (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
(Ed. Note: Our series “Puck Daddy’s Guilty Pleasures” features puckheads from all walks of life answering questions about their own hockey-related guilty pleasures … Follow this link

Double J speaks Source: The Pensblog
Broad Street Hockey has an unnnrrreeeeaaaaalll interview with Double J that they found on some Czech website. Great job by them. They're loving this. Anyway, the Czech interview is a quote factory … Link

The More You Know: Concussions Source: The Pensblog
Sean Conboy over at Pittsburgh Magazine has a solid piece about concussions. None of the conversation is centered on Sidney Crosby exactly, but there is a lot of concussion information that Conboy wrangled out of a world-renowned concussion specialist. It will probably make you feel better. … See more here

Despres, Tangradi headline prospects participating in rookie tournament Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins prospects will be competing against prospects from the Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks in the 2011 Rookie Tournament Sept. 9-13 at the General Motors Centre in Oshawa, Ontario. Penguins prospects will be in Pittsburgh on Sept … More

John Curry Bobblehead Giveaway Source: The Pensblog
The fine folks at This is Getting Old are conducting an NFL Pick'em contest at a Yahoo Fantasy league. The winner receives this John Curry bobblehead . All the info needed to sign up is at their site. … The rest is here

Penguins To Participate In Rookie Tournament Sept. 9-13 In Oshawa, Ontario Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins prospects will be competing against prospects from the Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks in the 2011 Rookie Tournament Sept. 9-13 at the General Motors Centre in Oshawa, Ontario. Penguins prospects … … Link

Video: Ice Crew Video Blog (8/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This season’s Ice Crew took to the ice to practice their skills. … See video here

Luc Robitaille vs. Kansas City’s desire for an NHL team (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
While other municipalities debate about how to fund new arena projects, Kansas City remains in the NHL expansion/relocation conversation because they already have a viable one: Sprint Center. The 18,000-seat barn (with a smaller capacity for hockey) is managed by Continue reading … Excerpt from

Pass or Fail: The neon gloom of Reebok NHL Black Ice jerseys (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Picture the iconic Chicago Blackhawks home sweater, from its vibrant red hue to the individual colors of the Indian’s feathers. Now picture the Vancouver Canuck’s home sweater, and the way the blue and green co-mingle so uniquely. Now, picture a Continue reading … More

Penguins Prospect: Simon Despres Source: Post Gazette
Simon Despres hasn’t made Pittsburgh his permanent residence, but he sure has been spending a lot of time here — and hopes to be here a considerable amount longer. … See the rest here

In 37 Days… Source: The Pensblog
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Vacation post – 08-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
-Happy 70th birthday to former Penguins all-star forward and former Pittsburgh Hornet Lowell MacDonald (right). … Go here to read the rest

Cy’s Fall Clothing Line Source: The Pensblog
You know it is almost hockey season when Cy's ( @ MalkaMania71 ) starts getting his shirts ready. He sent us two from his newest batch: He also has a tease: As you can see….. … Follow this link

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PensHead Daily Links 08-29-2011

Monday, August 29th, 2011

James Neal and Steve Sullivan Will Help the Penguins Win the Cup Source: Bleacher Report
The Penguins have done well by signing Steve Sullivan to a one-year, $1.5 million dollar contract. The versatile winger should be able to contribute 20 goals on whatever line that he is placed on, especiallyif the top-three centers (Crosby, Malkin and Staal) stay healthy. … See the article here

12 Penguins Games We’re Looking Forward To: 2011/2012 Edition Source: The Pensblog
Last season left every one of us feeling awful. We don't need to go into the details because everyone knows them, but we will anyway. … Excerpt from

CB Keenan Lewis participates in some of today’s practice Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Cornerback Keenan Lewis (knee) did participate in some of today’s practice at theSouthside Complex.Lewis practiced a little bit andhis knee injury is not serious and he could still be an option to play in Thursday’s preseason finale. … Follow this link

On-sale date for Penguins individual game tickets announced Source: Post Gazette
Individual-game tickets for Penguins games in 2011-12 will go on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 16, according to the club’s website. … Link

Yahoo! Fantasy Hockey: The Top 100 players for 2011-12 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Training camps are set to open in just a few short weeks. Which means fantasy hockey is back. Which means say goodbye to productivity … Visit link

What We Learned: Enough with the outdoor hockey games (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 … See more here

Video: Trib Jr Reporter Winner Eva Dorr Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eva Dorr, the new Trib Jr Reporter, starts off the season right with a little Q & A with Coach Bylsma. … Video here

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Vacation post – 08-29-11 Source: Empty Netters
-Today would’ve been the 92nd birthday of former Penguins general manager and Pittsburgh Hornets goaltender, head coach and general manager Aledge “Baz” Bastien . In 527 games with the Penguins as general manager, Bastien had a record of 193-248-86 … See more here

Pens Prospect Agostino Makes Statement for His Play Source: penguins.nhl.com
When most hockey players were beginning their offseason training routines earlier this summer, Kenny Agostino couldn’t move from his bed. The Penguins prospect was struck with mononucleosis in mid-May, which left him unable to do any phys… … Link

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PensHead Daily Links 08-28-2011

Sunday, August 28th, 2011

The NHL coaching landscape, then and now (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Lindy Ruff of the Buffalo Sabres is the NHL’s longest-tenured coach, hired in July 1997. Nashville Predators Coach Barry Trotz was actually hired one month later, but the Preds’ inaugural season was the following year. The next longest-tenured coach entering Continue reading … Continue reading here

Concerns mounting about how effective Harrison will be early in the season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
When training camp opened up, James Harrison proclaimed that he was only at 75-to-80 percent following off-season back surgery and didn’t know when he would be 100 percent. … View post

In 39 Days… Source: The Pensblog
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Player Feature: Crezdon Butler does best job yet of “reading his keys” Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
By John Perrotto Crezdon Butler took a calculated gamble during his college career at Clemson and it backfired. Butler decided not to leave school after his junior season, even though the cornerback was generally projected to be a mid-to-late first round draft pick. … Follow this link

Post-Game: Leftwich has broken arm; Injury updates on Pouncey, Lewis & Chavis Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The quarterback situation appears to have settled itself. No. … Visit link

Welcome Back, Jack. Source: The Pensblog
We still have shit to work on. But we’re back. … Continue reading here

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PensHead Daily Links 08-27-2011

Saturday, August 27th, 2011

Vacation post – 08-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
Happy 65th birthday to former Penguins forward Robin Burns . Acquired prior to the 1970-71 season in a deal which sent cash to the Montreal Canadiens, Burns spent parts of three seasons with the Penguins. As a rookie in 1970-71, he appeared in 10 games and recorded three assists. … The rest is here

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PensHead Daily Links 08-26-2011

Friday, August 26th, 2011

Hockey Guilty Pleasures: Dave Dameshek, NFL.com (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
(Ed. Note: Our series “Puck Daddy’s Guilty Pleasures” features puckheads from all walks of life answering questions about their own hockey-related guilty pleasures. … See the article here

Hockey players want non-bodycheck options (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
MONTREAL – Hockey Canada is seeking to create more options for young players looking to avoid the risks that come with playing in contact leagues. … Excerpt from

Why Keith Primeau was one of the Flyers’ greatest captains: Fan’s view (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
Former Philadelphia Flyer’s captain Keith Primeau played with grit and gusto during his fifteen years in the National Hockey League. Like Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sydney Crosby, he was also a victim of concussions. … More

Sidney Crosby: Making the NHL Star’s Case for the Hockey Hall of Fame Source: Bleacher Report
NHL great Sidney Crosby has been sidelined with a concussion since the 2011 Winter Classic. On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins released a sobering statement saying that there is no timetable for his return . Concussions are the No. … Link

Video: Behind the Scenes: Alumni Tour (8/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Members of the 1991 Pittsburgh Penguins take a tour of the locker room and training facilities at the CONSOL Energy Center. … Click here to view video

Would you still take Sidney Crosby in your NHL fantasy draft? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There’s an acknowledged insensitivity in discussing Sidney Crosby’s status as it pertains to on-ice performance. His health, and the future of his career, are paramount; the Pittsburgh Penguins’ power play and the 2011-12 Art Ross race are not … Visit link

Video: Alumni Golf Classic: David Arrigo (8/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Artist David Arrigo talks to PensTV on his newest project for the Alumni Golf Classic. … Video here

Letang Takes Different Approach to Offseason Training Source: penguins.nhl.com
WATCH: KRIS LETANG’S SUMMER TRAINING SESSION THANK YOU TO APC FOR THE FOOTAGE Kris Letang had a breakout campaign in 2010-11, finishing with a career-high 50 points while being voted to the NHL All-Star Team and garnering buzz as a Norri… … Excerpt from

Sidney Crosby situation keeps getting more mysterious (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Sidney Crosby saga rolls on with no end in sight. Multiple reports this summer have suggested that Crosby will be unable to begin the 2011-12 season because of lingering symptoms from a concussion sustained in January. The reports appear to have some validity. … See more here

Pittsburgh Penguins Remain One of the NHL’s Toughest Teams Source: Bleacher Report
Uncertainty befalls the Pittsburgh Penguins during this upcoming season in no subject greater than the health of captain Sidney Crosby . Though this creates an immense discomfort for the Penguins’ organization and fans, one slightly pleasing truth exists in the knowledge that if Crosby does return, nobody will be able to touch him without retribution hanging overhead. However, the protective force has been slightly altered this offseason … Read this article

Scatchard had hoped to leave hockey on his own terms (The Vancouver Sun) Source: Yahoo Sports
The only thing Sidney Crosby has in common with Dave Scatchard is a concussion, and that alone should give the National Hockey League star pause after the journeyman former Vancouver Canuck retired this week. … Read more here

Crosby playing waiting game Source: Post Gazette
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is awaiting full reports from concussion specialists he saw recently in Georgia and Michigan, and, once all the information is in, he and the team will plot a course as training camp approaches. … Continued here

Vacation post – 08-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
-Happy 62nd birthday to former Penguins all-star defenseman Ron Stackhouse (right). … Follow this link

No timetable set for Sidney Crosby’s return (The StarPhoenix) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby is expected to make a full recovery, but it’s going to take some time. … More

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PensHead Daily Links 08-25-2011

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Penguins’ Crosby awaits results of concussion evaluations Source: Post Gazette
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is awaiting full reports from concussion specialists he saw recently in Georgia and Michigan and, once all the information is in, he and the team will plot a course as training camp approaches. … See more here

Sidney Crosby: Rampant Speculation Exhausting Pittsburgh Media and Fans Source: Bleacher Report
Rejoice Pittsburgh readers, I’m back and I’m better than ever. And after having left, it seems not much has changed since … The rest is here

Video: Kris Letang Summer Workout 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang continues his training for the upcoming NHL season. … View video here

Dejan Kovacevic chat transcript Source: Tribune-Review
View a transcript of Tribune-Review columnist Dejan Kovacevic’s weekly chat with Pittsburgh sports fans. … Read the rest here

Recchi Reflects on First Stanley Cup Source: penguins.nhl.com
The sentiment echoed around the Penguins’ Alumni Charity Golf Classic presented by 84 Lumber this past week was that many of those in attendance looked like they could still play. That couldn’t be truer in Mark Recchi’s case, … … View post

Flyers charity auction confirms NHL Winter Classic details (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
As we mentioned on Wednesday, the official announcement of the 2012 Winter Classic between the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers at Citizens Bank Park continues to be delayed as the NHL and the home of the Phillies finalize details. Continue reading … Follow this link

Report: Penguins’ Crosby visited concussion specialists (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Thursday that star center Sidney Crosby has visited concussion specialists in Michigan and Georgia this summer to determine the cause of continued headaches during workouts. The announcement included the first statement made by Crosby since April. … See the article here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Sidney Crosby Update, Still Not Ready to Play Source: Bleacher Report
Last night via Twitter, the Pittsburgh Penguins released an official update regarding Sidney Crosby . The most important part of the update was this: “The latest steps in Sidney Crosby ’s recovery from a concussion have been visits to leading specialists around the country to monitor his progress.Their conclusion is that he will make a full recovery – it just takes time.” Not really much news as far as I’m concerned. … See the rest here

Crosby expected to make full recovery Source: Post Gazette
Crosby, the Penguins said, has visited concussion specialists in Georgia and Michigan, with the conclusion being that he is expected to make a full recovery, but that it could take more time. … See the article here

Crosby is seeking additional concussion opinions Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby has visited specialists in Michigan and Georgia to learn what continues to cause a recurrence of headaches. … See more here

Vacation post – 08-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
-Happy 50th birthday to former Penguins forward Dave Tippett (right). A free agent signing in the 1992 offseason, Tippett spent one season with the Penguins. … Continued here

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby expected to make a full recovery Source: Post Gazette
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has been visiting leading concussion specialists around the country and is expected to make a full recovery, the team announced tonight on its website. … Read this article

Pittsburgh Penguins: Reaction to Update on Sidney Crosby’s Concussion Status Source: Bleacher Report
Earlier this evening, the Pittsburgh Penguins released an official update regarding Sidney Crosby ‘s status. Asthe mostcasual hockey fan knows, Crosby is believed to have suffered a concussion in the Winter Classic against the Washington Capitals in what appeared, to me, to be unintentional contact to the head. At worst, David Steckel did not attempt to get out of Crosby’s way, but interference does not constitute an intent to injure … Follow this link

Sidney Crosby speaks; agent says he’ll play ‘when symptom free’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby’s status for the 2011-12 NHL season has tumbled around the rumor mill for the last two weeks; beginning with an XM Home Ice report that he’d miss the start of the season, continuing with a CTV Atlantic report Continue reading … Link

Penguins: Crosby has been to specialists (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
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Crosby has seen leading specialists for second opinions after headaches reappeared during strenuous workouts Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
With rumors swirling for weeks about Sidney Crosby’s health, Crosby and his agent Pat Brisson released an update on Crosby’s health for the first time this summer through the Penguins website just after 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Here are some tidbits from the Report: According to Brisson, Crosby began experiencing headaches when he got to … See the rest here

Crosby Visits Leading Specialists Source: penguins.nhl.com
The latest steps in Sidney Crosby’s recovery from a concussion have been visits to leading specialists around the country to monitor his progress. Their conclusion is that he will make a full recovery – it just takes time. Crosby i… … The rest is here

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PensHead Daily Links 08-24-2011

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

Hockey Guilty Pleasures: The Pensblog edition (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
(Ed. Note: Our series “Puck Daddy’s Guilty Pleasures” features puckheads from all walks of life answering questions about their own hockey-related guilty pleasures … More

Video: Alumni Golf Classic Part 2 (8/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Members of the 1991 Pittsburgh Penguins play a round of golf at the Valley Brook Country Club. … See video here


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Video: Alumni Golf Classic Part 1 (8/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Part 1 of the PensTV coverage at the Alumni Golf Classic. Trib Jr. Reporter Eva Dorr makes her first appearance interviewing former Penguin Pierre Larouche. … Click here to view video

Morning Penguins Buzz: Cooke will be a top storyline; On Crosby being distant from team Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Latest Penguins Buzz One of the biggest storylines going into the season, of course aside from Sidney Crosby, will be whether Matt Cooke can actually transform his game and remain a productive player. … Go here to read the rest

Without Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin Must Lead Pittsburgh Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
Evgeni Malkin has been training every day this summer in order to rehab from a terrible kneeinjurythat ended his season early last year, and the Pittsburgh Penguins need him healthy for most of the season with captain Sidney Crosby still battling concussion symptoms. “I have known ‘Geno’ (Malkin) for five years now and I have never seen him this committed to getting healthier and wanting to do well,” said Penguins strength and conditioning coach Mike Kadar earlier this month . Malkin tore his ACL and MCL in his right knee back in February and needed surgery to recover. … The rest is here


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Penguins await more news on star Crosby Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins co-owner Mario Lemieux and coach Dan Bylsma said this week they communicated recently with team captain Sidney Crosby. … Read this article

Kovacevic: Crosby’s silence indefensible Source: Tribune-Review
The waiting goes on and on for firm news about Sidney Crosby’s concussion status, and it’s not just the fans’ waiting. It’s the Penguins, too. … See the article here

Mario calls 1991 reunion event ‘a great time’ Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins’ first Stanley Cup championship team swapped stories, laughed and embraced at the group’s 20-year reunion the past two days. … The rest is here

Cooke’s story puts his season in perspective Source: Tribune-Review
NHL bad boy Matt Cooke looks for a chance to prove he can change after an exhausting season that shook him and his family. … See the article here

Wife’s health scare made Penguins’ Matt Cooke a changed man (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Contrary to popular belief, Matt Cooke is not a monster. He helps run the Cooke Family Foundation of Hope, a fundraising charity that was founded after his sister-in-law had a daughter born without a heartbeat. His first phone call after Continue reading … More here

Twenty-two players gather to play golf and celebrate Source: Post Gazette
Smiles, jokes and memories circulated Tuesday at Valley Brook Country Club as the Penguins held their annual charity alumni golf outing. This year, it doubled as a 20th anniversary celebration of the club’s first Stanley Cup. … Excerpt from

Sidney Crosby: Why Hockey Fans Hate the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Captain Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby is one of the greatest hockey players in the world. His career accomplishments are already plentiful; at just 24 years old he is the winner of a Stanley Cup, Olympic Gold Medal, Hart Trophy, Art Ross Trophy and Rocket Richard Trophy. His career highlights include a handful of hat tricks and important goals such as the overtime winner in the 2010 Olympic Gold Medal game or the shootout winner in the 2008 NHL Winter Classic … Read this article

Sidney Crosby’s 13 Most Embarrassing Highlights Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby has scored a number of important goals in his career such as the overtime winner in the 2010 Olympic Gold Medal game and the shootout winner in the 2008 NHL Winter Classic. … Continued here

Lemieux, Bylsma upbeat on Sid Source: Post Gazette
Penguins owner Mario Lemieux and coach Dan Bylsma said Tuesday that they remain hopeful team captain Sidney Crosby will be ready for the start of training camp, but neither had a specific update on his training or his recovery from a concussion. “Sidney’s progressed nicely in the summer,” Bylsma said … Continue reading here

Video: Alumni Golf Classic: Phil Bourque (8/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV follows 1991 Pittsburgh Penguins Alumni Phil Bourque through one of the holes at the Valley Brook Country Club during the Alumni Golf Classic. … Watch here

Vacation post – 08-24-11 Source: Empty Netters
-Happy 39th birthday to former Penguins defenseman Ian Moran (above). A sixth-round pick in 1990, Moran spent parts of eight seasons with the Penguins. … Visit link

Wayne Scanlan: Sidney Crosby tale not a light read (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
In the wake of stories about the impact of head hits on hockey and football players, forgive those of us who will keep watch for Sidney Crosbys return to the game with hands over eyes, peeking between fingertips. … Read this article

Dan Bylsma- Penguins May Not Know Sidney Crosby’s Status Until Camp Source: Bleacher Report
After being on the receiving end of hard hits on January 1 and 5, Sidney Crosby was sidelined for the rest of last season. He was leading the league in points with 66 in just 41 games, exactly half of the season. Despite having over eight months to recover, not even the Penguins coach Dan Bylsma knows whether the Pens superstar will be ready for the start of the season … View post

Penguins’ 20th Anniversary Celebration A Huge Success Source: penguins.nhl.com
The incredible bond between the men who brought Pittsburgh its first Stanley Cup championship in 1991 is still evident 20 years later. That palpable chemistry must have rubbed off on Pittsburgh assistant coach Todd Reirden and his foursome … … Read more

Penguins Celebrate 20th Anniversary of ’91 Cup Source: penguins.nhl.com
McMURRAY, Pa. — The 1990-91 Pittsburgh Penguins were champions born out of a superstar’s transformation from high scorer to big-game winner, a general manager’s bold creativity and a coach’s dogged determination to get it right the second time … More here

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PensHead Daily Links 08-23-2011

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

The Penguins 1991 Alumni Golf Tournament Source: The Pensblog
To celebrate the Pittsburgh Penguins first Stanley Cup Championship that came 20 years ago in 1991, the team held an alumni golf event today. … Read more

Steven Stamkos: NHL needs Sidney Crosby (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – Steven Stamkos says the NHL needs Sidney Crosby. … More here

Will Sidney Crosby’s Career Be Cut Short? Source: Bleacher Report
CTV reported that Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby suffered another setback this summer and might miss the beginning of the season. … Read more here

Matt Cooke shoots ‘first puck’, talks new approach to NHL (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Last summer before a game, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Pascal Dupuis took the ceremonial “first shot” for the Altoona Curve, the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was Matt Cooke’s turn last night to do the honors, shooting a puck Continue reading … Go here to read the rest

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Pittsburgh Penguins: What to Expect If Sidney Crosby Is Unable to Return Source: Bleacher Report
For Penguins fans, the Sidney Crosby concussion saga has been the most talked-about story of an otherwise uneventful summer. Unfortunately, it’s a story that those closest to Crosby haven’t been willing to elaborate on. GM Ray Shero and head coach Dan Bylsma have both made comments about Crosby’s health but have kept the details about his symptoms in the fog. Bylsma claims that he hasn’t even spoken to Crosby about his progress. Shero admitted that Crosby was still experiencing some post-concussion symptoms but didn’t expound on any specifics. From Pensburgh.com : “There are going to be some symptoms with this injury, but nothing where he’s had to shut it down or anything,” Shero said. … Read more

Lemieux, Bylsma cautiously optimistic about Crosby Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins co-owner Mario Lemieux and coach Dan Bylsma said this morning they communicated recently with team captain Sidney Crosby and expressed cautious optimism that he will be ready for the start of training camp. … Read more here

Chatting with Flyers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky about Bryzgalov, trading Carter/Richards, Pronger as captain and life as newlywed (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
At the start of last season, Sergei Bobrovsky was the great goaltending hope for the Philadelphia Flyers, outplaying Marc-Andre Fleury in his NHL debut and eventually placing seventh in the Calder Trophy voting for rookie of the year. This summer, Continue reading … Continue reading here

Crosby’s agent upset by concussion reports (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins star center Sidney Crosby’s agent has denied a report that claimed his client suffered a setback in his recovery from concussions. CTV News reported Monday that Crosby ended his training after enduring a recurrence of concussion-like symptoms and won’t… … Visit link

NHL 30-in-30: Pittsburgh Penguins Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ray Shero knew he didn’t have to open his checkbook to sign a big-money free agent this summer. Pittsburgh’s general manager wasn’t going to find anyone on the market better than the two players he already knew were working toward a return to the … … More

Internet reports on Crosby’s health irk agent Source: Post Gazette
After another report that Penguins captain Sidney Crosby may not be ready for the start of the season because of concussion symptoms, his agent, Pat Brisson, released a terse statement Monday night: “Sidney hasn’t been shut down by anyone. … More here

Video: 1991 Alumni Golf Update (8/23/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Katie O’Malley checks in at the Valley Brook Country Club where members of the 1991 Pittsburgh Penguins face off in the Penguins Alumni Charity Golf Classic. … View video

Agent calls report on Crosby’s readiness premature Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby’s agent released a statement tonight, refuting the latest news report that the Penguins captain will not be ready for the start of the season because of concussion symptoms. … Excerpt from

A Bond That Can’t Be Broken Source: penguins.nhl.com
It’s been 20 years, but members of the Penguins’ first-ever Stanley Cup team in town for the Alumni Charity Golf Classic still kept a watchful eye on their shoes at their welcome reception on Tuesday. … Follow this link

Perrotto: Potential turning point in Brad Lincoln’s career Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
By John Perrotto A convergence of events on Monday night at PNC Park could conceivably change the course of Brad Lincoln’s career. Before the first game of a doubleheader against Milwaukee, right-hander Kevin Correia felt pain in his left side while throwing a between-starts bullpen session and was placed on the disabled list with a … See more here

Second kids game a-go for Pens Source: Tribune-Review
Sell out a couple of hundred consecutive home games, as the Penguins have since 2007, and giving away tickets to an exhibition contests seemingly makes a lot of good-will sense. … More

Vacation post – 08-23-11 Source: Empty Netters
-Happy 36th birthday to former Penguins forward Jarkko Ruutu (above). … Read more

Sidney Crosby Injury: Can the Penguins Win in 2011-12 Without Sid the Kid? Source: Bleacher Report
After hearing the pessimism regarding Sidney Crosby ‘s reported setback today in recovering from a concussion late last season, Pittsburgh Penguins fans all over the country are banging their heads on the wall. Recent reports from CTV News —which have since been refuted by Crosby’s agent —state that it “appears unlikely that Crosby will attend the start of training camp next month.” So now the burning question is, if the report is true: Can the Pittsburgh Penguins win in 2011-12 without Crosby? … See the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Opening Day Lines in Light of Crosby’s Potential Absence Source: Bleacher Report
Several reports, like this one citing NHL Home Ice’s Josh Rimer and his now famous thrice-sourced tweet, have suggested that Sidney Crosby will not be ready to join the Pittsburgh Penguins when training camp opens next month, nor will he be ready for the regular season opener in Vancouver . Other reports, such as those coming from inside the organization , suggest that Crosby is continuing his offseason workout plans as scheduled, and that he is not being pressured to do anything more than he and his doctors are comfortable with. The media tug of war is staggering—and irresponsible … See the rest here

Canucks’ Ryan Kesler: ‘Small victories here and there’ in hip surgery recovery (The Vancouver Sun) Source: Yahoo Sports
It wasn’t riveting stuff by any stretch of the imagination. Two guys in golf shirts standing in a rink in Livonia, Mich., talking hockey. … Read this article

Crosby’s agent: ‘Sidney hasn’t been shut down by anyone’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Last week, it was an XM Home Ice report that Sidney Crosby would miss the start of the 2011-12 regular season due to his post-concussion symptoms. Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ray Shero denied Crosby had shut down his training, despite still Continue reading … View post

Video: 1991 Alumni Dinner (8/22/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Members of the 1991 Stanley Cup Championship team catch up at the Lexus Club at CONSOL Energy Center. … Click here to view video

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PensHead Daily Links 08-22-2011

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

Agent says Crosby adjusted training schedule (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
HALIFAX – Sidney Crosby’s agent is dismissing media reports that his client has been forced to stop working out after suffering a setback in his comeback from a concussion. … See the rest here

Puck Headlines: Jets jerseys news; Ovechkin candy bar nunchucks (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. Alex Ovechkin is endorsing Canadian candy bar Mr … Read more here

Penguins preseason tickets to go on sale Source: Tribune-Review
Single-game tickets for the Penguins’ first two preseason games at Consol Energy Center will go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m. … More

Penguins preseason tickets on sale Wednesday Source: Post Gazette
Single-game tickets for the Penguins’ first two preseason home games — Sept. 21 against Detroit and Sept … More

Penguins Pre-Season Tickets To Go On Sale Wednesday at 10 a.m. Source: penguins.nhl.com
Single-game tickets for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ first two pre-season games at CONSOL Energy Center will go on sale Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. … Read this article

Penguins to Give Away 18,000 Free Tickets to Kids For Sept. 24 Pre-Season Game vs. Minnesota Source: penguins.nhl.com
Youth will be served when the Pittsburgh Penguins meet the Minnesota Wild in an NHL pre-season game Saturday, September 24 at 3 p.m. at CONSOL Energy Center. … Read this article

Some of the Most Unlikely Seasons in NHL History Source: penguins.nhl.com
Hockey players, like their counterparts in other sports, have a certain level of performance — after a while, they usually perform within an expected range. But every now and then, a player will have a “fluke season,” one that’s so u… … Excerpt from

Penguins Adams has appendectomy Source: Post Gazette
Penguins forward Craig Adams had a laproscopic apendectomy on Friday. … More here

Craig Adams blocks appendicitis Source: The Pensblog
Craig Adams' appendix got out of line, so CFA got it out of the zone. Recovery will take 4 weeks. He'll be ready for training camp. Big Ben sucks … Read more

Craig Adams to rehab for 4 weeks after appendectomy surgery Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Craig Adams underwent successful laparoscopic appendectomy surgery on Friday. … See more here

Penguins’ Adams undergoes successful surgery Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins forward Craig Adams underwent successful laparoscopic appendectomy surgery Friday. … View post

Penguins Forward Craig Adams Undergoes Successful Appendectomy Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Craig Adams underwent successful laparoscopic appendectomy surgery on Friday. UPMC physician Dr. Jack McKeating performed the surgery in Pittsburgh … More here

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What We Learned: Just sell the damn Coyotes already (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

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

Family Matters for Dupuis Source: penguins.nhl.com
Training camp isn’t the only upcoming event on Pascal Dupuis’ calendar. Dupuis and his family have returned to Pittsburgh for the year after spending the offseason at their home in Blainville, Quebec – and the Penguins forward… … Read this article

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PensHead Daily Links 08-21-2011

Sunday, August 21st, 2011

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Vacation post – 08-22-11 Source: Empty Netters
-Happy 59th birthday to former Penguins forward George Ferguson (right). Acquired in the 1978 offseason along with Randy Carlyle in a deal which sent Dave Burrows to the Maple Leafs, Ferguson spent parts of five seasons with the Penguins. … Go here to read the rest

Vacation post – 08-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
-Happy 38th birthday to former Penguins forward Steve McKenna (right). One of the tallest players in franchise history at 6-foot-8, McKenna spent parts of three seasons with the Penguins … The rest is here

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PensHead Daily Links 08-20-2011

Saturday, August 20th, 2011

Pittsburgh Penguins: 15 Iconic Moments in Pens History Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins are no strangers to memorable moments. … Read more


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Covering the 2011 NHL Rookie tournament Source: The Pensblog
The big announcement is here. … More

Video: Playground Build at Mckees Rocks (8/19/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins team up with KaBOOM! and the Dr.Pepper/Snapple Group to build a playground in Mckees Rocks. … See this video

Sidney Crosby Better Than Wayne Gretzky: Why Waste Time with a Silly Argument? Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby : The young, phenomenal center for the Pittsburgh Penguins . Wayne Gretzky: The greatest player in NHL history … See the rest here

Details from NYI Viewing Party. They See Us Trollin’, They Hatin’. Source: The Pensblog
A website called The Checking Line has a firsthand account from the NYI Viewing Party that took place on Friday night. It's worth a quick read. It includes details about someone bringing an iPad or something that had the 2/11 game on it; a bunch of people huddled around a circular table and watched the 2/11 game. Here's another article we missed about the Viewing Party over at SI … See the article here

Guest Column: In defense of the shootout (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
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Penguins Employees and Local Community Take Pride in Building Playground Source: penguins.nhl.com
When over 200 volunteers arrived at the 3rd Street Park in McKees Rocks bright and early Friday morning – including over 40 Pittsburgh Penguins employees, led by head coach Dan Bylsma – an empty site sat waiting for them. Six hours,… … Follow this link

New Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Third Jerseys Unveiled Source: The Pensblog
Thanks to our boy Jason over at Chirps from Center Ice, you have your first look at next season's Baby Pens third jerseys. To be honest, I think they're pretty sick. … Read more here

RUMOR: WB/S targeting Richard Park? Source: The Pensblog
There have been some internet reports out there, probably as reliable as the guy living under the Birmingham Bridge, claiming that the WB/S Penguins are targeting former New York Islander forward Richard Park. If any of this is even true, his Michael Strahan-esque tooth gap alone could bring some needed leadership to the farm team in the WB. A former Pittsburgh draft choice (2nd round, 1994) Park tallied 227 points (15+19) in 684 total NHL games … Read more here

Vacation post – 08-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
-Happy 26th birthday to current Penguins forward Joe Vitale . A seventh-round pick in 2005, Vitale made his NHL debut this past season by appearing in nine regular season games and scoring two points. … Read the rest here

45 People Showed Up For the Isles Viewing Party Source: The Pensblog
From reader Joe K.: Happened to be in long island for a wedding this weekend in the same hotel they were hosting their 'viewing party'. Might be 45 people. … View post

Sidney Crosby’s Absence Will Hurt the NHL More Than the Pittsburgh Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
Everybody knows that losing Sidney Crosby will be detrimental to the Pittsburgh Penguins . He’s easilythe best player in the game today. After winning the Stanley Cup in 2009, the Penguins couldn’t even get past the first round last season without Crosby. … Read more

Vote for 412sportstalk.net Source: The Pensblog
Everyone should go to that KDKA contest and vote for 412sportstalk.net so he'll stop crying. Breaking news: Pens need a big year from Evgeni Malkin , as opposed to every year he's played in a Penguin uniform. snore. go pens … Visit link

Improvement of Local Hockey Scene Displayed at Penguins Summer Camp Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins radio color commentator Phil Bourque has been instructing at the Penguins Summer Hockey School presented by CRONS for quite a long time – seven years, to be exact. … Read more

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PensHead Daily Links 08-19-2011

Friday, August 19th, 2011


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@pghpenguins: The playground was completed in just under 6 hrs — great job everyone! The finished product: – http://twitpic.com/68klty

@pghpenguins: #Pens coach Bylsma and team mascot Iceburgh having a mulch fight: – http://twitpic.com/68ivj5

Alvarez has 1-for-4 night with 2 strikeouts in return to minors Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pedro Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a 2 strikeouts in his first game back with the Indianapolis Indians on Thursday night. … See more here

@pghpenguins: Hall of Famer Mike Lange stopped by the site. Here he is with #Pens coach Bylsma: – http://twitpic.com/68gyh6

Pass or Fail: Grading NHL’s new rules tested at R&D Camp (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Perhaps the greatest misconception about the NHL Research and Development Camp, which just completed its second summer at the absurdly named MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence near Toronto, is that NHL VP Brendan Shanahan is an evil scientist. Sure, the Continue reading … See the rest here

Bylsma, Penguins Employees Get Busy Building Children’s Playground in McKees Rocks Source: penguins.nhl.com
More than 40 Pittsburgh Penguins employees, led by head coach Dan Bylsma, are getting their hands dirty building a children’s playground in McKees Rocks. The event kicked off bright and early Friday morning with an 8:30 a.m. start time … Read this article

Vacation post – 08-28-11 Source: Empty Netters
-Happy 79th birthday to former Penguins and Pittsburgh Hornets forward Andy Bathgate (right). An all-star and former Hart Trophy winner with the Rangers, Bathgate was claimed by the Penguins in the 1967 expansion draft from the Red Wings, Bathgate spent two seasons with the Penguins. In … … See more here

@pghpenguins: #Pens coach Bylsma is ready to get busy building a playground: – http://twitpic.com/68f5jk

Knee injury to Jonathan Scott considered minor Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Head coach Mike Tomlin said last night that starting LT Jonathan Scott is expected to be OK after suffering a hyperextended knee. Scott, 28, signed a two year contract in July.Rookie Marcus Gilbert, also received a preliminary diagnosis of a hyperextended knee. … Read more here

Kicker Shaun Suisham has appendectomy Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Kicker Shaun Suisham had an appendectomy this week, head coach Mike Tomlin said following Thursday’s game. … More here

Video: Kaboom Playground Build (8/19/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Katie O’Malley gives an update on the Kaboom playground build with Head Coach Dan Bylsma. … Watch video here

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NHL could test shallow nets in the preseason Source: Tribune-Review
After using a shallower model over two days at the research and development camp, NHL executive Brendan Shanahan indicated that the new nets might be tested early. … Visit link

Penguins Notebook: Steigerwald, Errey to return Source: Post Gazette
Paul Steigerwald and Bob Errey have signed multiyear contracts to return as the Penguins television announcers. Steigerwald again will handle the play-by-play, with Errey, a player on two Penguins Stanley Cup teams, adding analysis. Their previous contracts with Root Sports ran out after last season, but there apparently was no impetus to look elsewhere. … Link

Vacation post – 08-19-11 Source: Empty Netters
-No birthdays today. – Today’s Obligatory YouTube Offering: A commercial for KDKA-AM’s coverage of the Penguins in the early 1990s: KLE_RJZlzLY … More

Adams Happy to Spend Summer in Pittsburgh Source: penguins.nhl.com
While most of the Penguins went their respective ways once the season ended, Craig Adams stayed right here in Pittsburgh. “Pittsburgh is a great city to live in,” the veteran forward said. … Follow this link

Penguins National Television Schedule Source: The Pensblog
A.K.A . games we don't have to worry about shitty Root Sports broadcasting: Steve Lepore has all the other teams, as well. [ PuckTheMedia ] Per Lepore : NOTE: All NHL Network and select VERSUS games are non-exclusive in local markets, meaning they may air on regional sports networks. … Read the rest here

Video: Craig Adams Summer Update (8/18/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams gives PensTV an update on his summer routine while assisting at Penguins Summer Youth Hockey School at Robert Morris University. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 08-18-2011

Thursday, August 18th, 2011

Winners, losers in NBC Sports 2011-12 NHL TV schedule (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
NBC and VERSUS released their 2011-12 NHL regular season television schedules on Thursday, only there won’t be a VERSUS as of Jan. 2, which makes for an awkward press release … The rest is here

Penguins TV schedule released Source: Post Gazette
The NHL released its television schedule today and considering the talent and popularity of the Penguins, they’re getting a lot of national TV exposure in 2011-12. … Follow this link

Summer camp full of fun for NHL brass (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO — The rink was almost empty about 8 a.m. on Thursday. The junior prospects were preparing in the dressing… … The rest is here

NHL could test shallow nets as soon as preseason (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Nets used in NHL games could be changing as soon as this season. While the size of the nets isn’t going to be altered, the depth is likely to undergo a makeover … Excerpt from

NHL season opens with Flyers-Bruins on Versus (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL will kick off the regular season with a national television doubleheader featuring the Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins and perhaps the return of Sidney Crosby. The Bruins will host the rival Philadelphia Flyers in the first of two games on Versus on Oct … Continued here

ROOT SPORTS Announces 2011-12 Pittsburgh Penguins TV Schedule Source: penguins.nhl.com
ROOT SPORTS™, the exclusive rights holder to Pittsburgh Penguins regional hockey game telecasts, announced today it will produce and distribute in high definition a minimum of 70 contests in the 2011-12 National Hockey League regular season…. … Read more here

Steigerwald and Errey to return as Penguins’ TV broadcasters Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins announced that Paul Steigerwald and Bob Errey will return as the team’s television announcers for games on Root Sports. … Go here to read the rest

Pens to open season with Versus broadcast Source: Tribune-Review
With or without center Sidney Crosby, who may not be ready because of lingering concussion symptoms, the Penguins will open the NHLs regular season on national television. … Read more here

Pens – Canucks season opener will be nationally televised on Versus Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The National Hockey League announced its 2011-12 national TV broadcast schedule today, and the Penguins will make the maximum 12 exclusive appearances, including the teams opening night visit to Vancouver on Oct. 6. In addition to opening night, the Penguins have been selected for five other VERSUS exclusive broadcasts: Nov … More here

EA Sports unveils Mario Lemieux will be in NHL 2012 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
EA Sports has unveiled that Mario Lemieux will be among the Legends in NHL 2012. The game will be available for purchase on September 13, 2011. Lemieux and Gordie Howe were announced today as the final two legends who will be in the game … Link

Season Opening Game at Vancouver Highlights Penguins’ National TV Schedule Source: penguins.nhl.com
The National Hockey League announced its 2011-12 national TV broadcast schedule today, and the Penguins will make the maximum 12 exclusive appearances, including the team’s opening night visit to Vancouver on Oct. 6. In addition to ope… … More here

Sidney Crosby’s Concussion Issues: What If He Isn’t the Same Player? Source: Bleacher Report
It’s a thought that scares me to a degree. I’m not a Crosby-centric NHL fan … See the rest here

Islanders, MSG decide not to celebrate Penguins brawl (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Despite the fact that MSG Network has been running replays of New York Islanders games all summer with the team planning viewing parties for fans around them, it appears as though the controversy surrounding the next scheduled get-together for this Continue reading … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Alumni Salute Team’s 1991 Champions Source: penguins.nhl.com
Twenty-two members of the Penguins first ever Stanley Cup Championship Team will join local alumni members as featured guests at the 14th Annual Penguins Alumni Charity Golf Classic presented by 84 Lumber on Tuesday, August 23 at Valley Brook Coun… … View post

Video: Trib Jr. Reporter Auditions Source: penguins.nhl.com
It all comes down to this. Who will be the next Trib Jr … To see video click here

Islanders Change Their Viewing Party Game Source: The Pensblog
Thanks to @I3Maz on Twitter for bringing this to our attention. From Red Light on SI.com : In a sign that intelligent life exists on Earth, the Islanders have changed their plan to rebroadcast their infamous brawl-filled Feb. 11 game against the Penguins at a fan viewing party scheduled for this Friday … Follow this link

Terrelle Pryor eligible for Supplemental Draft Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor is eligible for the NFL supplemental draft that will be held on Monday. Pryor though will be suspended for the first five games of the NFL regular season. … Visit link

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Capitals Suck Source: The Pensblog
Former Capital and Penguin Matt Bradley joined up with the Panthers this offseason. Now free from Bruce Boudreau's gravitational pull, he's speaking out. Puck Daddy linked to some radio interview he did where he blasted Boudreau's coaching style in the playoffs. Bradley pic from Empty Netters . … The rest is here

NHL Power Rankings: The Top 20 Centers of the Last Decade Source: Bleacher Report
In about one month, we will be gearing up for training camps and exhibition games. After a great ending to last season, the 2011-2012 season will finally begin … Follow this link

Bettman: NHL behavioral services scrutinized Source: Tribune-Review
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman expects the league to review its substance abuse and behavioral health program after the deaths of two players over the summer. … Read more here

Starkey: Crosby mystery thickens Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby’s ordeal has been shrouded in haziness since the moment he was leveled by David Steckel in the Winter Classic. … See the rest here

Vacation post – 08-18-11 Source: Empty Netters
-Today would’ve been the 70th birthday of former Penguins all-star defenseman Bob Woytowich (right). Acquired in a trade prior to the 1968-69 season, Woytowich spent parts of four seasons with the Penguins … View post

Top 10 Centers in the NHL Today Source: Bleacher Report
The center position in hockey is one of the most important. Centers need to set the table and be playmakers. … Link

TPB Rewind: Top Gifs of October Source: The Pensblog
This post may take like 30 days to load: … Read this article

Sports Jerseys Canada Source: The Pensblog
If there's one thing we like more than beer and the NHL playoffs, it's reasonably priced, high-quality jerseys from Sports Jerseys Canada. In the coming weeks, Sports Jerseys Canada will be selling the Penguins' “new” third jersey, the same one worn during the 2011 Winter Classic. This has us very excited in preparation for the new season of the National Hockey League. Sports Jerseys Canada is a website that gets results … Read this article

Granato Balances Work and Family During Offseason Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins assistant coach Tony Granato has quite a copious family, as he’s the oldest of six children and has four of his own. … See more here

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PensHead Daily Links 08-17-2011

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

Bylsma, Tippett Put Potential Rule Changes to Test Source: penguins.nhl.com
ETOBICOKE, Ont. — Brendan Shanahan was eager to see how coaches Dan Bylsma and Dave Tippett would try to manipulate some of the potential rule changes and how the 36 top prospects would handle being in the spotlight in front of a grandstand full … … More

Another Side to the Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
Most youth hockey players dream of someday making it to the NHL. That’s a given. But as they get older, they realize just how difficult is really is to make it as a pro … Continued here

Pittsburgh Area Goalies at USA Hockey Women’s National Festival Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh area will be well represented in the goaltender department when the US Women’s National Festival gets underway August 10th in Blaine Minnesota. North Allegheny product Lindsay Holdcroft and Robert Morris alumni Brianne M… … Excerpt from

Local Skaters Enjoy Success at State Games of America Source: penguins.nhl.com
Five figure skaters recently participated at the State Games of America in San Diego, California. These skaters were part of 10,000 athletes that traveled to San Diego, CA to compete in 23 sports at the national level. The competition … … Visit link

Five Questions with Mars Planets Coach Steve Meyers Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Mars Planets love playing in the Penguins Cup. They love it so much they’ve played in the final the past 4 years. The year before that, they lost in the Semi-finals. Progressing from losing in the Penguin Cup final in 2008, t… … Continued here

Video: Tony Granato Summer Update (8/17/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tony Granato gives PensTV an update on his summer routine while assisting at Penguins Summer Youth Hockey School at Robert Morris University. … Watch here

Bylsma, Penguins to help build New Childrens Playground in McKees Rocks Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
More than 40 Pittsburgh Penguins employees, led by Coach Dan Bylsma, will volunteer to build a new childrens playground at 3rd Street Park in McKees Rocks on Friday. … Read this article

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LINK CITY: Cleaning out G-Mail Source: The Pensblog
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Seating capacity increases by 300 for home games Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have added 300 seats to Consol Energy Center, bringing the capacity for hockey games to 18,387 for the team’s second season at the arena. … The rest is here

Rypien seemed OK before death, friend says Source: Post Gazette
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Rick Rypien was scheduled to fly to Winnipeg Sunday night to have his knee checked out. He left a message for a Jets official that morning asking whether there was ice he could skate on. But he never boarded the flight. … More here

Vacation post – 08-17-11 Source: Empty Netters
-Happy 53rd birthday to former Penguins forward Rob Garner . … See the article here

Minor League Report for Aug 16: Ohlendorf goes 7 strong in 3-2 loss Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Louisville 3 – Indianapolis 2 — Starter Ross Ohlendorf went seven strong innings, allowing 6 hits and 2 earned runs, receving a no decision. … Link

Ilya Bryzsoftov’s Flyers mask Source: The Pensblog
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Penguins Brass Intrigued by RDO Camp Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ever watch an NHL game and wonder what it would be like if coaches could only change lines on the fly, or if teams weren’t allowed to ice the puck while shorthanded? … More

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