Canucks release veteran Todd Fedoruk (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
VANCOUVER – Veteran tough guy Todd Fedoruk has failed to land a job with the Vancouver Canucks … See more here
Preseason Gameday 5 – Blackhawks Source: The Pensblog
Chicago Blackhawks (2-2-1) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins(4-0-0) 8:30 pm/et TV: NHL Network United Center Preseason Series: 1-0-0 Last Meeting: September 22, 2011. Penguins won 4-1 [Preseason] What we said in our recap : Not much to say about the game except that the Pens won, 4-1, and Jordan Staal scored two goals in the same game … Read more
Penguins vs. Blackhawks: What To Watch for as Regular Season Nears Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins will skate against the Chicago Blackhawks in their second meeting of the preseason Friday night at the United Center. For those remaining few on the training camp bubble, Friday’s game represents one of their last opportunities to put on a good show for the coaching staff. The Penguins beat Chicago 4-1 last week in Pittsburgh, scoring four goals in the final frame … More here
Rivers makes $2.6 million arena payment Source: Tribune-Review
Rivers Casino today handed over the second of its two annual installments to help pay for the CONSOL Energy Center, a casino spokesman announced. … Read the rest here
Pens Final Two Preseason Games on TV Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
NHL Network will pick up the live Chicago telecast of tonights preseason game between the Penguins and Blackhawks at 8:30 p.m. PCNC will televise the Penguins preseason finale against Detroit on Sunday afternoon at 5 p.m. … Continued here
Tonight’s Penguins-Blackhawks Preseason Game to be Broadcast on NHL Network at 8:30 PM Source: penguins.nhl.com
NHL Network will pick up the live Chicago telecast of tonight’s preseason game between the Penguins and Blackhawks at 8:30 p.m. PCNC will televise the Penguins’ preseason finale against Detroit on Sunday afternoon at 5 p.m. wi… … Visit link
Five moderately creepy, somewhat inaccurate NHL plush dolls (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Bleacher Creatures are “toys that inspire love for sports teams and players” among young fans. We appreciate the clarification, because we were under the assumption this was just Patrick Kane’s latest way to end up in your bed at the Continue reading … See more here
Tonight’s lineups – 09-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
Tonight’s lineups for the Penguins and Blackhawks . (PG+) Penguins Forwards – Pascal Dupuis (right), Mark Letestu, Jordan Staal, James Neal, Matt Cooke, Steve Sullivan, Craig Adams, Steve MacIntyre, Arron Asham, Joe Vitale, Tyler Kennedy, Evgeni Mal … … The rest is here
Pittsburgh Penguins: Demolition of Civic Arena Sad but Necessary Source: Bleacher Report
Thelegal opposition to the demolition of the Civic Arena ran out of chances and time recently. Much like a condemned prisoner, the historical home of the Pittsburgh Penguins has now begun its death march. … Continue reading here
MacIntyre on Ivanans – 09-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
_U3Z92SdG8c During the 2010-11 season opener between the rival Oilers and Flames, Flames enforcer Raitis Ivanans, a mountain of a man at 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds, tangled with an even bigger man in former Oilers forward Steve MacIntyre (6-foot-5, 250 pounds), currently of the Penguins. As you can see, Ivanvans didn’t make out very well in the exchange … See the rest here
Video: Game-Day: Dan Bylsma (9/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before tonight’s exhibition game against the Chicago Blackhawks. … See video here
Video: Game-Day: Zbynek Michalek (9/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to reporters before tonight’s exhibition game against the Chicago Blackhawks. … View video here
Video: Penguins Insider (9/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks. … Video here
Video: Game-Day: Steve Sullivan (9/30/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Sullivan talks to reporters before tonight’s exhibition game against the Chicago Blackhawks. … See this video
Friday’s Daily Five: On PITT, Taking Page out of Bills Playbook, Sean Lee & Eric Tangradi Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
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Penguins – Blackhawks Game Day Buzz Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins (4-0-0) @ Chicago Blackhawks (2-2-1) When: 8:30 p.m. | Where: United Center TV: NHL Network (Local Blackouts May Apply) | Radio: 105.9 X Referees: Frederick LEcuyer (17), Stephen Walkom (24) LINESMEN: Darren Gibbs (66), Bryan Pancich (94) Game Day Buzz *The Penguins enter tonights game at Chicago as one of two NHL teams … Excerpt from
“Free Game for Kids” Makes Lasting Memories for Families Source: penguins.nhl.com
Never before has CONSOL Energy Center hosted such an energetic and enthusiastic crowd as they did during the Pittsburgh Penguins’ pre-season match up against the Minnesota Wild on September 24th. For the promotion known as “Free Game f… … Go here to read the rest
Detroit owner Ilitch: Bettman promised move to Eastern Conference (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Now that the Winter Classic in Philadelphia has been formally announced, the new worst-kept secret in the NHL is that the Detroit Red Wings will be moving to the Eastern Conference (or whatever it’ll become) in next season’s realignment. Red Continue reading … See more here
Alex Radulov’s Twitter trade request adds to KHL coach drama (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
About six months ago, I wrote a post arguing that Alexander Radulov’s NHL return may be a lot sooner than people may be expecting. … More here
Penguins’ Exclusive Radio Station,
Now Known as ‘Penguins Radio 24/7’
Returns on Monday, October 3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ exclusive radio station, now known as “Penguins Radio 24/7,” returns on Monday, Oct. 3 at 9 a.m. as the Pens prepare for the start of the 2011-12 NHL regular season. It will be presented by NSS Life… … More here
Penguins Report: (Preseason) Game Day at Chicago Source: penguins.nhl.com
Orpik skated before Pens practice (9:41 AM) Full rosters for tonight’s game vs. … More here
Empty Netter Assists – 09-30-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Steve Sullivan is tiny . -The Civic Arena comes tumbling down . -Dan Bylsma speaks: 125402 -Sidney Crosby speaks: 125398 -Crosby will be heading to Western Canada … Read more
Video: ADM Coach’s Convention (9/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
CONSOL Energy Center played host to the ADM National Coach’s Convention that took place over the past weekend. … Video here
LINK CITY: Crosby concussion, jersey burning… Source: The Pensblog
This couple from Lower Burrell bought tickets for the Pens/Kings game thinking it was going to be at CONSOL . Mistake. … More here
SEASON PREVIEW: The Southeast Division Source: The Pensblog
All week long we've been taking a look at the different divisions in the NHL. We're finally into the Eastern Conference. Today we look at what will be the last season of the Southeast Division as we know it … See the rest here
Iginla hits the ice for solo skate (The Calgary Herald) Source: Yahoo Sports
Fans’ fears calmed a bit as captain could still be ready for the season opener … Excerpt from
Senators are still in rebuilding mode Source: Tribune-Review
Not much is expected of the Senators as the rebuilding process that began in February with the trade of several key veterans continues. … Continued here
NHL players, researchers look at helmets Source: Tribune-Review
For all the league has done to crack down on hits to the head, Colorado Avalanche forward Peter Mueller doesn’t think that’s going to cut back on concussions that much. … More
Pens top pick Morrow might stick with team Source: Tribune-Review
Training-camp sensation Joe Morrow seemingly has only a slim chance to be with the Penguins when the regular season opens at Vancouver on Thursday. … The rest is here
Penguins’ Crosby likely to make opening trip Source: Tribune-Review
The team’s captain is not cleared for contact let alone to play in games, but he also won’t be traveling for mere moral support. … Continued here
2011-12 Pittsburgh Penguins Preview with Team Outlook Source: Bleacher Report
How is Sidney Crosby ’s head? That’s what this season really comes down to for the Penguins … Link
Bubble boys face anxious wait as Flames ponder cuts (The Calgary Herald) Source: Yahoo Sports
Calgary wraps up pre-season with 4-2 victory over Phoenix Coyotes … Visit link
Sharks feast on Canucks’ minnows (The Vancouver Sun) Source: Yahoo Sports
Vancouver ices another Lite roster to try and resolve a few personnel questions. … Read more here
Moss scores twice as Flames beat Coyotes (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
CALGARY – David Moss is showing how dangerous he can be when he’s healthy. … See the article here
Pitt routs No. 16 South Florida in spectacular fashion on prime time Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 44 – South Florida 17 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ray Graham ran so hard against South Florida, even LeBron James noticed. The NBA superstar took to Twitter to praise the Pittsburgh running back, who torched the 16th-ranked Bulls for 226 yards and two scores in a 44-17 victory … More
Tiny Sullivan looming large in 5-on-5 and power play for Penguins Source: Post Gazette
Steve Sullivan, at 5 feet 8, 161 pounds, is not the biggest man in the NHL. Or on his team. Or his line … Read the rest here
Banana thrower remorseful; police say it’s not hate crime Source: Post Gazette
The lawyer for a man who threw a banana at a black NHL player said Thursday his client deeply regrets what he did and had no idea his actions could be seen as racist. Lawyer Faisal Joseph said Chris Moorhouse was caught up in the drama of a tense game featuring his favorite hockey team and threw the banana at the Philadelphia Flyers’ Wayne Simmonds in hopes of preventing the winning goal. … Read more
In 7 Days… Source: The Pensblog
Wooo so late on this: … Read more
Time To Pop My Pensblog Cherry Source: The Pensblog
What's up everyone, Tony here. Really looking forward to contributing to the machine that is The Pensblog . Before I get started, allow me to express my gratitude to Derek, Adam and Rick. … More
Jobber of the Week: "That Guy." Source: The Pensblog
Every Thursday, we will be taking time to reflect on the past week and hand out the Jobber of the Week award. It is named in honor of Jake Wheatley, since he is a jobber. … Read this article
NHL players, researchers take hard look at helmets (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
DENVER – The custom-fitted helmet that Colorado Avalanche forward Peter Mueller will wear this season provides peace of mind as much as added protection. … Excerpt from
Pittsburgh Penguins Roster at 32: As Season Nears, Who Gets Cut? Source: Bleacher Report
Wednesday morning, the Penguins announced a second round of training camp cuts, bringing their current roster to 32 players. The Penguins’ team site broke the story … See the article here
Iginla returns to the ice to test back (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
CALGARY – Flames captain Jarome Iginla skated Thursday for the first time since back spasms sent him off the ice on the first day of training camp. … The rest is here
Video: Backstage Pass: Internal Media Day (9/28/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV takes you behind the scenes of media day as Penguins players get head shots taken and sit down for interviews. … To see video click here
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