Proposed Penguin trades: Milan Hejduk Source: The Pensblog
Everyday until the trade deadline we'll post a proposed Penguins trade. You can send yours in over email to thepensblog@gmail.com. … The rest is here
Penguins recall Thiessen again Source: Post Gazette
For the second time in less than a week, the Penguins have recalled goaltender Brad Thiessen from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League … Follow this link
Penguins recall Brad Thiessen for second time this week Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled goaltender Brad Thiessen from Wilkes Barre/Scranton, the team announced. It is the second callup this week for Thiessen. Thiessen is expected to backup Marc Andre Fleury on Saturday and word is he might start Sunday afternoon vs the Columbus Blue Jackets … Visit link
What NHLers are saying about the deadline (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
There is nothing else quite like it in professional sports. … Read more here
Puck Headlines: Dustin Brown staying put; trade deadline buyers and sellers; Paul Kelly talks (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Really, really, really, awesome news. Jack Jablonski, the Minnesota high school hockey player who was paralyzed during a game in December, surprised his teammates with a visit during a playoff game. … View post
Penguins Trade Rumors: Trade Winds Blow Fickle, but Pittsburgh Needs Paul Martin Source: Bleacher Report
The NHL trade deadline is catnip for the shortsighted. … Read the rest here
Video: IN THE ROOM: Episode 4 Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins begin the march to the playoffs with an unforgettable comeback win vs. Toronto thanks to the play of Marc-Andre Fleury. … To see video click here
Video: IN THE ROOM: Episode 4 (s) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins begin the march to the playoffs with an unforgettable comeback win vs. Toronto thanks to the play of Marc-Andre Fleury. … Watch here
Video: Le Magnifique: Scaffolding Construction Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV has the exclusive as workers setup the scaffolding to erect the Mario Lemieux statue entitled “Le Magnifique” in front of the CONSOL Energy Center. … View video
Video: Scouting Report: Tampa Bay (2/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pens will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. Michelle Crechiolo gives us the latest Scouting Report. … Watch here
Penguins G Fleury quietly having career year (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
From his nickname “Flower” to his “goofball” persona, Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury doesn’t have the same menacing presence of some of the NHL’s top netminders. Fleury doesn’t think he’s much different now than he was when he broke into the league in 2003 as a fresh-faced 19-year-old. … Go here to read the rest
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Post-Practice Buzz: Jeffrey odd-man out again; Bylsma talks trade deadline & more Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PENS POST-PRACTICE BUZZ JEFFREY ODD-MAN OUT Interesting development emerging in that based off practice today, it looks like Dustin Jeffrey won’t play tomorrow vs Tampa Bay and will remain the odd-man out of the lineup, since the callup of Eric Tangradi. Why Jeffrey has become the odd-man out, remains unclear … Visit link
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Tisdale Tendered by Jamestown Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh, PA – Elliot Tisdale, a senior at Mars Area High School, has signed a tender sheet with the Junior A Jamestown Ironmen (Jamestown, NY) of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) for the 2012-2013 season. A member of the 2011-20… … Go here to read the rest
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Preliminary Installation Begins on Lemieux Statue;
Statue to be Unveiled in Public Ceremony March 7 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Scaffolding is being erected where the statue will be placed. Preliminary installation has begun on the Mario Lemieux statue, which will be unveiled a… … Continue reading here
Watch a Pair of Penguins Prospects Tonight on ROOT SPORTS Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tonight Penguins fans will have an opportunity to catch a pair of Pittsburgh prospects – Joe Morrow and Dominik Uher – in action, as ROOT SPORTS is airing the Western Hockey League’s Portland vs. … View post
Malkin’s winning ways – 02-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
Note: This is an updated version of something we posted Jan. 23 . Evgeni Malkin’s goal in Tuesday’s 2-0 win against the Rangers team-leading eighth game-winning goal of the season … Go here to read the rest
Reflecting on NHL trade deadline deals (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Brian Burke is fond of saying that NHL general managers make more mistakes at the trade deadline than the rest of the year combined. … More here
Video: Off Day: Brooks Orpik (2/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media following Friday morning’s practice. … View video here
Video: Off Day: Paul Martin (2/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin talks to the media following Friday morning’s practice. … View video here
Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (2/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following Friday morning’s practice. … Click here to view video
Crosby skating but not yet ready to return (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Yes, that was Sidney Crosby shooting pucks, skating hard from end to end and going through a full practice. … Continued here
Friday Morning Trade Buzz: Pens not linked to Dustin Brown in early stages; Market strong for Pahlsson & more rumblings Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Some Friday Morning Trade Rumblings –The trade market is starting to heat up and the availability of Kings captain Dustin Brown is the buzz in NHL circles. Penguin fans hoping to see Brown in Penguins uniform, I wouldn’t count on it. Those I’ve spoken with this morning indicate the Penguins like Brown but as of … Go here to read the rest
Crosby skates, status unchanged Source: Post Gazette
There was no scheduling conflict this time, but neither was there a new chapter in Sidney Crosby’s comeback from a neck injury and/or concussion symptoms. … Read more
Penguins’ James Neal is Latest Player to be Featured on "NHL 36" Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Whole lotta love for Penguins goalie Brent Johnson’s Led Zeppelin-inspired mask (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Mask art can be a window into a goaltender’s soul. That established, Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Brent Johnson’s soul is a funny-smelling van from the 1970s that shakes every time Robert Plant yelps. The brilliant David Arrigo has designed yet another Continue reading … More here
Stunned pic (s) of the night: Red Wings streak ends 2.23.12 Source: The Pensblog
The Canucks ended the Red Wings unlimited home winning streak: Two stunned bros in the background … More
Penguins Report: 2/24/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Niskanen back at practice; Crosby practices with no contact, Johnson missing (10:58 AM). Pens’ lines (11:15 AM). Pens wine and dine at Skates & Plates (9:40 AM). … Read more here
Empty Netter Assists – 02-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Craig Adams, Matt Cooke, Pascal Dupuis, Chris Kunitz (above), James Neal and Steve Sullivan all have perfect attendance this season . -Sidney Crosby practiced yesterday but there is no cha … … Link
Ovechkin’s injury is just part of Capitals big collapse this season Source: Tribune-Review
The Washington Capitals’ annual chase for the Stanley Cup is turning into a feeble attempt just to make the playoffs. … More
Captain Crosby skates with Penguins during 60-minute workout Source: Tribune-Review
Although he did participate in many drills, he was held out of portions of the practice that could have resulted in Sidney Crosby absorbing contact. … More here
Blocking shots is expected from all NHL players these days Source: Tribune-Review
If a player isn’t interested in blocking shots during this era of the NHL, he will be replaced by someone who surely will. … Read this article
Keep it quiet: 6 Penguins have played every game this season Source: Post Gazette
Going into the Saturday matinee against Tampa Bay at Consol Energy Center, all but six players have missed at least one game this season. … Continued here
Players Wine and Dine Fans at Annual Charity Gala Source: penguins.nhl.com
It’s not every day that the best hockey players in the world serve dinner to fans. In Pittsburgh, it happens just once a year at the annual Skates & Plates Charity Gala presented by Trib Total Media, which took place Thursday at C… … Read the rest here
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Trade Analysis: CBJ deal Jeff Carter to Kings in-exchange for Jack Johnson and first-round pick Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
CBJ deal Carter to Kings The Los Angeles Kings have acquired center Jeff Carter from the Columbus Blue Jackets in-exchange for defenseman Jack Johnson and a first round pick, Aaron Portzline of the Columbus-Dispatch reports. Both players must pass physicals. The first round pick is conditional and the Blue Jackets receive a 2012 first round … Read more
‘Gentleman’ Hal Gill gets unneeded apology from a fan (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
This is an apology to former Canadiens defenceman Hal Gill from devoted Habs fan Warren Merson, who needlessly has been feeling like a horses patoot for a week. … The rest is here
Video: Pens Vault: Born to be Bad (2/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This week the vault takes a look back at the antics of Penguins tough guy Matthew Barnaby. … Video here
Video: Pens Insider: Skates and Plates (2/23/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins held their 27th Annual Skate and Plate Charity Gala presented by Trib Total Media at the Consol Energy Center. … To see video click here
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