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PensHead Daily Links 03-11-2012

Sunday, March 11th, 2012


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Penguins re-assign Strait, Despres Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-assigned defensemen Brian Strait and Simon Despres to Wilkes Barre/Scranton following today’s game vs the Boston Bruins. … Link

Turco on Neal: ‘He’s a danger every time he’s on the ice’ – 03-11-12 Source: Empty Netters
After today’s game, Bruins goaltender Marty Turco was asked to assess the development of Penguins forward James Neal. The two were teammates for a few seasons with the Stars and Turco actually allowed Neal to live with him as a rookie in 2008-09. Today, Neal collected a goal and two assists against his former landlord. … Continue reading here

Penguins beat Bruins 5-2 for ninth straight win (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
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Pens Keep Rolling with Ninth Straight Win Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Malkin gets 500th point as Pens beat Bruins Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins outclassed the Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins in a 5-2 victory at Consol Energy Center today. … Read more here

Penguins Re-Assign Defensemen Simon Despres and Brian Strait to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned defensemen Simon Despres and Brian Strait to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Despres, 20, has played in 16… … Visit link

Penguins Win Ninth Straight as Malkin Earns Scoring Lead and 500th Career Point Source: Bleacher Report
It was a day of streaks continued, as the Penguins won their ninth-consecutive game Sunday afternoon, landing five goals on a shorthanded Boston club. The final included three helpers from Evgeni Malkin, points 500, 501 and 502 of his career. Malkin regained the NHL scoring lead with 84 points, James Neal broke a nine-game scoring slump and the Penguins moved to within two points of the New York Rangers (who play late Sunday) for the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference leads … More here

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Window for Capturing the Stanley Cup Is Closing Quickly Source: Bleacher Report
Jordan Staal is 23 years of age, Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang are 24, Evgeni Malkin is 25, and Marc-Andre Fleury is 27. … Continue reading here

Concussions back on the agenda for NHL GMs (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
The fight against the biggest issue in hockey is set to resume in a familiar setting. … More here

Pens Post-Game Analysis: Fast, physical start overwhelms Bruins in 5-2 win Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 5 – Boston 2 The Pittsburgh Penguins (42-21-5, 89 pts) closed within two points of the conference and division leading New York Rangers, with an impressive 5-2 win over the Boston Bruins (40-25-3, 83 pts) on Sunday afternoon at the Consol Energy Center. Pittsburgh scored three first period goals chasing goaltender Tim Thomas from … Follow this link

Malkin Hits 500 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin scored his first NHL goal in his first NHL game against Hall of Fame goaltender Martin Brodeur and the New Jersey Devils on Oct. 18, 2006 … Visit link

Penguins grab early lead, down Bruins, 5-2, for 9th straight Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins won their season-best ninth game in a row, 5-2, against the defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins today at Consol Energy Center. … Link

Endgame: Penguins 5, Bruins 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Video: Post Game: Evgeni Malkin (3/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to the media after today’s 5-2 victory over the Boston Bruins. … See this video

Video: Post Game: Arron Asham (3/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Arron Asham talks to the media after today’s 5-2 victory over the Boston Bruins. … See video here

Video: Post Game: Brooks Orpik (3/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media after today’s 5-2 victory over the Boston Bruins. … Click here to view video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (3/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after today’s 5-2 victory over the Boston Bruins. … To see video click here

Video: On the Rebound Source: penguins.nhl.com
David Krejci tries to chip in the puck on the rebound but Marc-Andre Fleury comes up with a huge glove save. … Video here

Video: Milestone Malkin Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin notches his 500th NHL career point on an assist to Matt Niskanen’s goal. … Watch video here

2012 Fantasy Hockey Playoffs: Our Hot Picks Minus Sidney Crosby Source: Bleacher Report
March is literally steaming along and now this coming week means one thing for most fantasy GMs, and that is the fantasy playoffs. Also, this week means Daylight Savings Time … Read the rest here

Video: Today’s Matchup 3/11/12 vs. Bruins Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins conclude a four game home stand against the Boston Bruins for today’s match up (3/11/12). … View video here

Pens-Bruin In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
3:10: D-man Corvo dips low into the slot and his descent is unnoticed by the Pens. … More here

Bruins @ Pens: Despres to stay in lineup, Engelland might play Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Boston Bruins (40-24-3, 83 Pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (41-24-5, 87 Pts) PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins look to extend their winning streak to nine games this afternoon against the defending cup champions who have been extremely inconsistent in the past four to six weeks. The Bruins playing in back to back situations lost to Washington … Visit link

Bruins at Penguins – 03-11-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings on a wondeful day in Pittsburgh. It’s in the 50s and totally sunny. … Continued here

GMs Will Look for Ways to Make the Game Safer (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
Concussions and the symptoms that follow have been the top priorities when the NHL’s general managers meet with each other at their annual meeting in warm and sunny Florida. Two years ago, that issue had reached headline proportion when a Pittsburgh Penguins stooge named Matt… … More here

About the Bruins – 03-11-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Bruins. When and where: 12:30 p.m., EDT. Consol Energy Center. … Excerpt from

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (3/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before today’s game against the Boston Bruins. … See video here

Engelland, Letang back on the ice Source: Tribune-Review
Defensemen Deryk Engelland and Kris Letang participated in practice Saturday at Southpointe. Neither is likely to play today, but their presence is encouraging. … Read more

Penguins don’t need Crosby to wear the superhero’s cape Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby will not play today against the Boston Bruins. … Continued here

NBC Sports Network making its playoff push Source: Tribune-Review
The willingness of NBC to promote the NHL across its family of platforms, which includes cable stations (USA and Bravo) and regional sports networks (Comcast SportsNet in Philadelphia and Washington), is just one advantage to the league extending its contract with NBC Sports through 2021. … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 03-11-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Sidney Crosby will not play today . -The Penguins are getting some offense from their blue line . -Where do the Penguins go with Crosby and his ne … … Continue reading here

NHL roundup: Capitals hold off Bruins Source: Post Gazette
The Capitals blew an early two-goal lead, but recovered to beat the defending Stanley Cup champion. … Visit link

Penguins Notebook: Defensemen making points in big way Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have gotten a ton of production from their top line centered by Evgeni Malkin for months. … Go here to read the rest

Crosby will not play vs. Bruins Source: Post Gazette
“Soon” could be synonymous with “Thursday” where Sidney Crosby is concerned. … See more here

On the Penguins: Crosby pact will be tricky Source: Post Gazette
The anticipation about Sidney Crosby’s return has bordered on breathless for nearly a week. … Follow this link

The Next Page: Hockey, my life-saver Source: Post Gazette
Eric Swanson was born in Pittsburgh, grew up in Canada loving hockey, and returned to Pittsburgh as an adult. When he came close to death, hockey saved his life. … Continued here

Sidney Crosby: Why the Pittsburgh Penguins Have to Shut Him Down for the Season Source: Bleacher Report
On Tuesday, March 6, Sidney Crosby was cleared for contact. Immediately after that announcement was made, speculation began to run rampant that Crosby would rejoin the Penguins for the run toward the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs. In fact, it was mentioned that Crosby would participate in the March 11 game against the Northeast Division-leading Boston Bruins . After practicing with the team on Saturday, the decision was made that Crosby would not be participating in Sunday’s game … Read more here

Twenty Years later – Flames 5, Penguins 2 – 03-10-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Pe … … Read more here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (3/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down today’s game against the Boston Bruins. … Watch video here

Penguins make it 8 straight, rally by Panthers 2-1 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Florida goalie Jose Theodore thought he had a pretty good read on Evgeni Malkin’s rolodex of shootout moves. Then the Pittsburgh star threw a new one at him. Malkin loped through the zone, stutter-stepped his way to the front of the net and flipped the puck past Theodore — who vainly thrust his stick in the Russian’s direction — to score in the streaking Penguins’ 2-1 shootout victory… … Follow this link

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PensHead Daily Links 03-10-2012

Saturday, March 10th, 2012

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Bruins Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (41-21-5) vs. BRUINS (40-24-3) WHEN: March 11, 2012 – 12:30 pm | WHERE: CONSOL Energy Center WATCH: NBC | LISTEN: Penguins Radio 24/7, 105.9 FM With their win over Buffalo on Thursday, t… … Follow this link

Video: Scouting Report: Boston (3/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pens will take on the B’s in a Sunday afternoon match-up. Michelle Crechiolo gives us the latest scouting report. … View video here

Crosby rules himself out of Penguins’ game Sunday Source: Post Gazette
Saying he hopes for more contact in practice, Penguins center and captain Sidney Crosby ruled himself out out for Sunday’s home game against Boston. … More

Crosby’s return to Penguins remains on hold (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Sidney Crosby’s comeback from concussion-like symptoms remains on hold. … Read more

Sidney Crosby ruled out for Sunday’s bout with Boston Bruins; ready for ‘good chunk of practices’ () Source: Yahoo Sports
Well, NBC’s erection has probably subsided. After Sunday’s Game of the Week between the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins was being talked up as the potential return of Sidney Crosby analyst Jeremy Roenick said “it gives a jolt to not only the Penguins, but the fans in Pittsburgh, Boston, Toronto, everywhere” the Penguins captain won’t return this weekend. … See the rest here

Crosby Will Not Play Sunday Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby told the media Saturday afternoon at Southpointe that he will not play in the team’s 12:30 p.m. matinee contest Sunday against the Boston Bruins at CONSOL Energy Center. “No, I’m not playing,&rd… … The rest is here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Sidney Crosby Not in the Lineup for Sunday Source: Bleacher Report
Participants in the most recent edition of the “Crosby Watch” received their verdict after Penguins practice today, as captain Sidney Crosby announced he is not ready to go for the team’s Sunday matinee at home against the Boston Bruins . According to Darren Dreger of TSN in Canada, Crosby will not play tomorrow but is hopeful for a return on Thursday against the Rangers. Sidney Crosby has been sidelined for 39 games since a collision with teammate Chris Kunitz against the same Boston Bruins on December 5 re-aggravated his concussion-like symptoms. … See the rest here

Eyeing more practice time, Crosby rules himself out for Sunday’s game vs Boston Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
SOUTHPOINTE — Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has ruled himself out of Sunday’s game vs the Boston Bruins. In today’s practice, Crosby skated on the 5th line with Eric Tangradi and Dustin Jeffrey. … See more here

Video: Off Day: Sidney Crosby (3/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to reporters following Saturday’s practice at Southpointe. … See this video

Video: Off Day: Deryk Engelland (3/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Deryk Engelland talks to reporters following Saturday’s practice at Southpointe. … Click here to view video

Video: Off Day: Brian Strait (3/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brian Strait talks to reporters following Saturday’s practice at Southpointe. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (3/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Saturday’s practice at Southpointe. … View video here

Penguins defenseman Letang practicing with team Source: Tribune-Review
Defenseman Kris Letang is practicing with the Penguins at Southpointe this morning, his first workout with the team since sustaining a head injury Feb. 29 in Dallas. … The rest is here

Fan Guide vs. Boston Bruins Source: penguins.nhl.com
12:30 PM Ticketmaster | Ticket Exchange | Student Rush The Pittsburgh Penguins will host the Boston Bruins on Sunday, March 11 at CONSOL Energy Center. Here are some tips for fans who plan to attend the game: Doors will open at 1… … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Report: 3/10/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens’ lines (11:20 AM). Practice info (11:15 AM). Practice observations (11:46 AM). … Follow this link

Empty Netter Assists – 03-10-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . … Read more

Oilers fans, Leafs fans occupy same boat (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Just about every place in Canada considers itself the anti-Toronto: either small next to its vastness, polite next to its Hogtown-ness, placid next to its frantic bustle and chronic gridlock, or hard done by in the image department compared to the attention lavished upon the Centre of the Universe. … Read more here

Fantasy Hockey: How Sidney Crosby Could Affect Your Playoffs Source: Bleacher Report
This will be the first of a five part series of how Sidney Crosby could affect your fantasy hockey teams in the stretch run. The goal in our debut is to introduce some factors (both good and bad) on the impending return of the game’s best player. … Excerpt from

Crosby unsure of return for Sunday’s game Source: Tribune-Review
Center Sidney Crosby remains unsure if he will rejoin the Penguins’ lineup Sunday against the Boston Bruins at Consol Energy Center. … Read more


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NHL Capsules: Penguins edge Panthers in shootout (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Steve Sullivan scored the tying goal in the third period, and James Neal and Evgeni Malkin connected in the first two rounds of a shootout to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to their eighth straight victory, 2-1 over the Florida Panthers on Friday night. … View post

Fleury lifts Pens to 8th straight win Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik simply laughed at the memory of goalie Marc-Andre Fleury’s struggles early last season. … Read more

Penguins cut Rangers’ lead to 4 with win vs. Panthers Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins notched a 2-1 shootout victory Friday night against Florida at Consol Energy Center. … Continued here

Detroit nets win with Helm’s goal Source: Post Gazette
Darren Helm scored with 1:13 left in regulation Friday night, lifting the banged-up Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory against the … See the article here

Crosby’s decision to come today Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby expects to end the suspense today about his playing status for the home game Sunday against Boston, but, as of Friday, … Continue reading here

Can the Pittsburgh Penguins Catch the New York Rangers for the East’s Top Seed? Source: Bleacher Report
Can the Pittsburgh Penguins catch the New York Rangers for the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs? … Read more

Endgame: Penguins 2, Panthers 1 (SO) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins take the win with 2-1 shootout Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins came from behind to extend their winning streak to a season-best eight games … The rest is here

Puck Previews: Kings vs. Wings; Dale Hunter giving John Erskine the silent treatment () Source: Yahoo Sports
Back by popular demand, here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished … Follow this link

Video: Shootout: Panthers at Penguins Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the entirety of the shootout between the Panthers and the Penguins. … See this video

Video: Situation Room: Panthers at Penguins Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Situation Room in Toronto reviews a called goal in Pittsburgh. … View video here

Video: Post Game: Steve Sullivan (3/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Sullivan talks to the media after Friday’s victory against the Florida Panthers. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (3/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after Friday’s victory against the Florida Panthers. … Click here to view video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (3/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after Friday’s victory against the Florida Panthers. … Watch here

Video: Pens Insider: Super Student Rush (3/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Katie O’Malley caught up with some students enjoying the festivities of student rush before the game against the Florida Panthers. … Click here to view video

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PensHead Daily Links 03-09-2012

Friday, March 9th, 2012

FIRST PERIOD: Florida sucks Source: The Pensblog
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Puck Previews: Kings vs. Wings; Dale Hunter giving John Erskine the silent treatment (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Back by popular demand, here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. Continue reading … The rest is here

Pens-Panthers In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
6:30 PM: Good evening everyone! Welcome from CONSOL Energy Center, where the Pens and the Panthers are in the midst of warmups before their 7 p.m. puck drop … Read the rest here

Gameday 67 – Panthers Source: The Pensblog
Florida Panthers (31-23-12) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (40-21-5) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, FS-F Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA The Florida Panthers have 74 points. They're third in the Eastern Conference. And somehow realignment was shot down. … Go here to read the rest

Panthers at Penguins – 03-09-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings on a brilliantly pristine but chilly day in Pittsburgh. It’s been sunny most of the day but cold as all heck … The rest is here

NHL Playoff Predictions: Surprises Abound in the Eastern and Western Conferences Source: Bleacher Report
College basketball’s yearly foray into the sporting landscape commands the attention of a frenzied nation, with the passionate and casual fan captivated equally. … Follow this link

Video: Tonight’s Matchup 3/9/12 vs. Panthers Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Florida Panthers for the fourth and final meeting of the two for tonight’s match up (3/9/12). … To see video click here

Video: Cisco NHL Arena Cam: Steve Mears Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears checks in with Cisco NHL Live via the Cisco Arena Cam before the Penguins game on Friday night. … To see video click here

Crosby feels good, but unsure of return (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Saying he felt “pretty good,” but acknowledging he might need a more physical barometer, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby said he would decide Saturday if he could return Sunday. Crosby has battled concussion-like symptoms for more than a year — and hasn’t… … View post

Crosby feels good, but won’t rush return (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby says he’s been symptom-free since being cleared for contact, but remains in no rush to get back from the concussion-like symptoms that have sidelined him since early December. … Excerpt from

About the Panthers – 03-09-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Panthers. When and where: 7 p.m., EST. Consol Energy Center. … See more here

Video: Game Day: Sidney Crosby (3/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Florida Panthers. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: Zbynek Michalek (3/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Florida Panthers. … View video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day(3/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Florida Panthers. … See this video

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (3/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Florida Panthers. … View video

Video: Barry’s Best: Eriksson, Orpik, Varlamov Source: penguins.nhl.com
NHL Analyst Barry Melrose discusses his best goalie, forward and defenseman of the week. … Watch video here

Pens recall Despres Source: Post Gazette
A first-round draft pick, the defenseman did not participate in the Penguins’ game-day skate. … See more here

Morning Skate Buzz: Despres called up as Paul Martin’s iffy for tonight’s game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Florida Panthers (31-23-12, 74 pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (40-21-5, 85 pts) MORNING SKATE BUZZ Defenseman Simon Despres is on his way up from Wilkes Barre for tonight’s game and is likely to play vs the Florida Panthers. Defenseman Paul Martin is considered iffy for tonight’s game and did not participate in the morning skate. Despres, … Excerpt from

Penguins’ Letang back on ice for workout; Despres recalled Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang participated in an on-ice workout this morning for the first time since Feb. … Read more here

Penguins Recall Defenseman Simon Despres from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defenseman Simon Despres from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … More

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Florida Source: penguins.nhl.com
Injury/lineup updates (11:33 AM). Pens’ lines (10:35 AM). … Read the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 03-09-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Chris Kunitz should stay on Evgeni Malkin’s line when Sidney Crosby returns… right ? -Crosby got physical with Dustin Jeffrey and Eric Tangradi yesterday< ... ... Link

Video: Scouting Report: Florida (3/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo gives us the latest Scouting Report on the Florida Panthers. … See this video

Pens Kris Letang skating this morning Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Defenseman Kris Letang appears to be improving on a daily basis after suffering a head shot against the Dallas Stars nine days ago. Letang is skating this morning in the 8:00 am hour, going through individual on-ice workouts, FSN’s Dan Potash reports. Letang has not been diagnosed with a concussion … Continue reading here

Penguins defensemen Michalek, Martin flourishing apart Source: Tribune-Review
Zbynek Michalek and Paul Martin have been outstanding of late and are part of the reason the Penguins are streaking. … Visit link

Thoughts on Pens’ line combinations Source: Chipped Ice
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Malkin? Crosby? Kunitz can’t lose on line decision Source: Post Gazette
Which star center does Penguns left winger Chris Kunitz prefer or think he’s better with? … Read the rest here

Letestu’s 2 goals lead CBJ past Kings (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Jack Johnson spent almost five full seasons with the Los Angeles Kings. Yet he’s found a home in just six games with the Columbus Blue Jackets. … More here

Stunned Pic Of The Night: Desert stunned Source: The Pensblog
Our friends at DailyJoust.com are offering DAILY FANTASY HOCKEY CONTESTS for TPB readers. … View post

Double J = Still awesome Source: The Pensblog
sockar101 sent this in. No idea… … View post

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Panthers Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (40-21-5) vs. PANTHERS (31-22-12) WHEN: March 9, 2012 – 7:00 pm | WHERE: CONSOL Energy Center WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM After finishing dead last in the … … See the article here

Video: Pens Vault: Le Magnifique (3/9/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Vault digs up a video showing some of the best moments of Mario Lemieux’s career. … View video

Video: Mario Lemieux on the city of Pittsburgh Source: penguins.nhl.com
NHL Network’s Kathryn Tappen sits down with Pittsburgh Penguins owner and Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux. … See video here

Video: Mario Lemieux on Sidney Crosby Source: penguins.nhl.com
NHL Network’s Kathryn Tappen sits down with Pittsburgh Penguins owner and Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux. … Watch here

Video: Mario Lemieux on the Igloo Source: penguins.nhl.com
NHL Network’s Kathryn Tappen sits down with Pittsburgh Penguins owner and Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux. … View video

Video: Mario Lemieux on the business side Source: penguins.nhl.com
NHL Network’s Kathryn Tappen sits down with Pittsburgh Penguins owner and Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux. … View video here

Video: Mario Lemieux on what it takes to win Source: penguins.nhl.com
NHL Network’s Kathryn Tappen sits down with Pittsburgh Penguins owner and Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux. … See this video

Video: Mario Lemieux on statue unveiling Source: penguins.nhl.com
NHL Network’s Kathryn Tappen sits down with Pittsburgh Penguins owner and Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux. … Video here

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PensHead Daily Links 03-08-2012

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

Link City: Duchene out again Source: The Pensblog
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NHL rule reversal: Will GMs backtrack in the name of player safety? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There’s no consensus, but there’s still concussions. So NHL GMs might decide to eliminate two-line passes and allow goalies to play the puck. … Follow this link

Video: Crosby practices with contact – 03-08-12 Source: Empty Netters
Officially, the Penguins canceled practice day. That didn’t defer Sidney Crosby from taking to the Consol Energy Center’s ice today along with Dustin Jeffrey and Eric Tangradi today in order to engaged in a little contact along the boards. The Toronto Star’s Kevin McGran captured the action : PW4CwI60NOU … Read more here

The 7 oddest Sidney Crosby hockey collectibles (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The 7 is an arbitrary list of randomly connected hockey subjects that will run every Thursday on Puck Daddy. … Read this article

Penguins fans fear opposing fan base desecration of Mario Lemieux statue (VIDEO) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH — When news leaked that a statue would be erected in honor of Pittsburgh Penguins owner and team legend Mario Lemieux, the fan debate began as to how Le Magnifique should be immortalized. What moment? What pose … Follow this link

Fan Guide vs. Florida Panthers Source: penguins.nhl.com
7:00 PM Ticketmaster | Ticket Exchange | Student Rush The Pittsburgh Penguins will host the Florida Panthers on Friday, March 9 at CONSOL Energy Center. Here are some tips for fans who plan to attend the game: Doors will ope… … Read this article

Wednesday’s Three Stars: Dupuis powers Pens; Pominville’s OT winner; ‘O Canada’ gaffe (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Pascal Dupuis, Pittsburgh Penguins Take your time, Sidney. Pascal’s got this … Follow this link

Randy Carlyle says it’s the ‘little things’ that kill the Maple Leafs (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH — “The coaching profession doesn’t hand you any gifts.” That was Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Randy Carlyle’s response to a question about the continuing injuries to his roster all while he’s trying to re-jigger chemistry and find the Continue reading … View post

Penguins win 7th straight, beat Maple Leafs 3-2 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins honored their past Wednesday, unveiling a bronze statue outside Consol Energy Center showcasing the singular talents of Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux. Then the Penguins went out and showed the present looks pretty good, too. Pascal Dupuis scored twice and had an assist, and the Pittsburgh rallied to beat the slumping Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 for their seventh straight victory. … Continue reading here

Video: Pens Insider: Vets Watch Practice (3/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Several veterans and volunteers were invited to watch practice earlier this week at the CONSOL Energy Center. … Watch video here

Puck Previews: Leafs vs. Penguins; dancing Canucks kid rules; no discipline for Tootoo (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Back by popular demand, here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished … Continue reading here

Lemieux statue unveiled in Pittsburgh (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Mario Lemieux spent his Hall-of-Fame career toying with defenders. Now one such moment has been frozen in time. … Read more here

Puck Headlines: Leafs’ Lupul out with shoulder injury; Turco clears waivers; Bobby Ryan to break away (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
James Reimer’s new mask takes advantage of that awesome Optimus Reim nickname he’s got going for him. [InGoal] Bobby Ryan talks about his future in Anaheim: “My next step ultimately would be to break away from Getz and Continue reading … Read more here

Washington Capitals players have signs critical of coach removed; censorship or courtesy? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Knuble’s Knights are usually noticeable at Washington Capitals home games. The fans wear armor and carry replica Medieval weaponry, looking the part in support of Mike Knuble, the Capitals’ veteran winger and the group’s namesake. … Read the rest here

Puck Daddy: Penguins Fans Fear Lemieux Statue Desecration Source: The Pensblog
We may have to figure out a way to put 24-hour security detail on the Mario Lemieux statue outside the arena during the playoffs. From Puck Daddy : We spoke with several Penguins fans after the statue was unveiled to get their thoughts on the specific moment chosen to remember Lemieux , and if the newest addition to the CONSOL Energy Center scenery would be a target of opposing fans … given what happened to the famous one depicting fictitious boxer Rocky a few years back when the Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers teams met in the playoffs … Continued here

Penguins fans fear opposing fan base desecration of Mario Lemieux statue (VIDEO) () Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH — When news leaked that a statue would be erected in honor of Pittsburgh Penguins owner and team legend Mario Lemieux, the fan debate began as to how Le Magnifique should be immortalized. What moment? What pose? … The rest is here

Empty Netter Assists – 03-08-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “We knew eventually we could wear them down.” – Brooks Orpik on the Maple Leafs. -The Toronto Star’s recap … Continued here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (3/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tonight’s in game feature highlight’s five big goals by Mario Lemieux. … Video here

Sidney Crosby Targeting Return Sunday Versus Big Bad Boston Bruins Source: Bleacher Report
On Wednesday, superstar center Sidney Crosby began to participate in full-contact, on-ice drills at the Consol Engergy Center in Pittsburgh . He made it through okay, with no setbacks, and now the countdown is on for when he will take the ice for his first game back. He proved earlier in the season that his conditioning has been maintained, despite his post-concussion issues, by his rigorous on- and off-ice routines. Clearly, he is motivated to get back on the ice in full form and at a super-high level equivalent to the first time he returned this season on November 21, 2011 against the New York Islanders . Dave Molinari of The Pittsburgh-Post Gazette took a close look at how the lineup may and may not be altered when Crosby returns … Follow this link

"NHL 36: James Neal" Broadcast Schedule Source: penguins.nhl.com
Did you miss the premiere of NHL 36: James Neal? … Continued here

Dear god the Red Line is coming back Source: The Pensblog
First thought is maybe the GMs want to slow the game down? There may be some research to indicate that concussions have gone up like 8 million percent since the red line was taking out. But, no clue. … Go here to read the rest

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The Mario Statue

Video: Le Magnifique: Fan Reactions (3/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Beth Vietmeier caught up with fans before the Pens game against the Maple Leafs to see what they thought of the new Mario Lemieux Statue. … Watch video here


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Win streak hits seven games Source: Post Gazette
OK, maybe it’s a bit early to ask sculptors to begin submitting design ideas for a Pascal Dupuis statue. … More

Original six are always a threat to win the Stanley Cup Source: Tribune-Review
The original six NHL teams that set the foundation for the league, before the 1967 expansion, are again in the mix to win the Stanley Cup. … See the article here

Penguins captain Crosby continues to get closer to playing Source: Tribune-Review
One day after announcing he has been cleared for contact, Penguins center Sidney Crosby reiterated that he continues to grow closer to playing. … Continue reading here

Penguins rally to close victory over Maple Leafs at Consol Source: Tribune-Review
Many around the Penguins don’t want to see Evgeni Malkin’s line split apart when Sidney Crosby returns to the lineup, but Jordan Staal’s line made a pretty fair case to remain together in a win over Toronto. … Follow this link

Lemieux: Crosby, Malkin can coexist on power play Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin enjoy playing along the right-wing boards on the power play, and sometimes that causes trouble for the power-play unit. … The rest is here

Starkey: Mario’s monument fitting Source: Tribune-Review
Some will complain that no one other than Le Magnifique himself should have appeared on the statue, let alone a couple of New York Islanders. … Link

The making of Mario Lemieux’s statue Source: Tribune-Review
Master sculptor Bruce Wolfe spent 15 months conceptualizing and crafting ‘Le Magnifique,’ the statue of Penguins icon Mario Lemieux. … Go here to read the rest

Statue outside Penguins’ Consol home honors Lemieux Source: Tribune-Review
The Lemieux statue, named “Le Magnifique,” provided a rare public opportunity to celebrate the Hockey Hall of Famer that longtime Penguins play-by-play announcer Mike Lange said “bought the team, owns the team, is the team.” … Continued here

Wednesday’s Three Stars: Dupuis powers Pens; Pominville’s OT winner; ‘O Canada’ gaffe () Source: Yahoo Sports
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NHL Capsules: Pens rally to beat Leafs (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. … See the article here

A super statue for a super Mario Source: Post Gazette
Count Mario Lemieux among those who wonder what kind of statistics he might have compiled if his Penguins career hadn’t been pocked by back, hip and knee injuries and cancer. … Continue reading here

Crosby: No ill effects from contact Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby was back on the ice Wednesday morning at Consol Energy Center, the strongest possible evidence that he’d made it through a workout that included contact — his first in more than three months — the previous day without suffering a setback. … Go here to read the rest

Sabres down Carolina in OT Source: Post Gazette
Jason Pominville scored on a power play 56 seconds into overtime Wednesday night to give the host Buffalo Sabres a 3-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes. … Excerpt from

RECAP: Saved by the Bell. PENS WIN Source: The Pensblog
What is there to say about this one? It was almost a pray-no-one-gets-hurt kind of game. Pens fell into a 2-0 hole and somehow climbed out of those depths to take a 3-2 win all the way to the bank. Thiessen looks like exactly what he is. He's not gonna steal any games for the Pens, and he's not going to be asked to anytime soon. The Neal-Malkin-Kunitz line carried this team through the dog days of winter. That line may be laying low for a while, so here comes the Pens secondary scoring. Dupuis put home two in this game, and Jordan Staal , who honestly can't be considered a secondary scorer at this point, is in the best shape of his career. Still can't find anything bad to say about Strait, either. Which reminds us that the Pens are also missing Letang , but it sounds like he's already doing light workouts. The next couple weeks and hopefully months are going to be fun. Site issues and the fact that the Maple Leafs blow prevent us from caring anymore about this game. … Visit link

Randy Carlyle says it’s the ‘little things’ that kill the Maple Leafs () Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH — “The coaching profession doesn’t hand you any gifts.” That was Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Randy Carlyle’s response to a question about the continuing injuries to his roster all while he’s trying to re-jigger chemistry and find the right line combinations within his first week on the gig. The Maple Leafs lost for the eighth time in nine games on Tuesday night with a 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. And for the second day in a row, missing bodies and mistakes were a storyline … More

Stunned Pic Of The Night: Sad Leaf fans Source: The Pensblog
Our friends at DailyJoust.com are offering the best NHL Hockey Daily Fantasy contests to TPB readers. … More

Penguins win 7th straight, beat Maple Leafs 3-2 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins honoured their past Wednesday, unveiling a bronze statue outside Consol Energy Center showcasing the singular talents of Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux. … More here

Sidney Crosby: Penguins Star Must Avoid Returning Sunday vs. Boston Bruins Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby spoke to NBC Sports’ Pierre McGuire on Wednesday night and hinted that he could return to NHL action on Sunday versus the Boston Bruins . Crosby reiterated to NBC’s Pierre McGuire tonight that he hopes to return Sunday. — Kevin Allen (@kausatoday) March 8, 2012 So, it seems like Crosby could return Sunday against the defending Stanley Cup champions and the most physical team in the NHL … Continue reading here

Maier, Lottes, Koster and Miller Honored by Pittsburgh Penguins as Highmark High School Hockey Players of the Month Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins honored Penn-Trafford’s Daniel Maier, Quaker Valley’s Jayson Lottes, Kittanning’s Heinz Koster and Thomas Jefferson’s Kyle Miller as the Highmark High School Players for their outstanding performance… … See more here

Dupuis Breaks Through Source: penguins.nhl.com
It really was only a matter of time before Pascal Dupuis found the back of the net. Dupuis’ frenzied push all began Saturday in Colorado, when he literally had about eight quality scoring chances that he just couldn’t convert. … Excerpt from

MapLOLe LOLeafs suck. Pens win Source: The Pensblog
Tough one for the Leafs. Pens have won 7 straight … Excerpt from

Pens – Leafs Post Game: Staal, second line dominant in 3-2 win Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 3 – Toronto 2 Post-Game: — Evgeni Malkin and the Penguins top line took a backseat to Jordan Staal and the Penguins second line in Pittsburgh’s 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night at the Consol Energy Center. The Penguins extending their winning streak to seven games, got a huge game … Visit link

Penguins win seventh in a row Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins scored three unanswered goals for their seventh win in a row, 3-2, against the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight at Consol Energy Center. … More

Endgame: Penguins 3, Maple Leafs 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Pittsburgh Penguins Honor Mario Lemieux with "Le Magnifique" Statue Source: Bleacher Report
The Penguins were set to play their 66th game of the season several hours later, and the temperature outside was a perfect 66 degrees. Crews continued work to dismantle the Civic Arena across the street, but the focus of the entire city of Pittsburgh was on the event taking place at the CONSOL Energy Center. … Link

THIRD PERIOD: 2-1 Leafs Source: The Pensblog
Whatev . … Read the rest here

SECOND PERIOD: 1-0 Leafs Source: The Pensblog
Go pens … Link

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Mario Lemieux Statue Unveiling At CONSOL Energy Center

FIRST PERIOD: Leafs invade Pittsburgh Source: The Pensblog
Go Pens … See the article here

Pens-Leafs In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS 3, MAPLE LEAFS 2 0:00: Pens manage to hold on for the 3-2 comeback victory! Dupuis scored twice and added an assist while Jordan Staal added the other Pens’ goal. … Go here to read the rest

What They’re Saying: Mario Lemieux Statue Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Brooks Orpik in the penalty box

Video: The EJ5: Mario Lemieux Statue Source: penguins.nhl.com
EJ Hradek discusses 5 topics in 5 minutes on CISCO NHL Live. … See this video

Video: Cisco NHL Live: Bryan Trottier Source: penguins.nhl.com
NHL Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier calls into Cisco NHL Live to talk about his time in Pittsburgh. … View video here

Video: Sidney Crosby Interview (Part 1 of 2) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby sits down with Pierre McGuire. … Click here to view video

Video: Sidney Crosby Interview (Part 2 of 2) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby sits down with Pierre McGuire. … See video here

Video: Save and a Prayer Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brad Thiessen makes a terrific first save, then watches Tyler Bozak’s open-net rebound clang off the skate of teammate Tim Connolly. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Jordan Staal (3/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media after Wednesday night’s 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. … See video here

Video: Post Game: Brooks Orpik (3/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media after Wednesday night’s 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. … View video here

Video: Post Game: Pascal Dupuis (3/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to the media after Wednesday nights 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Watch video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (3/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after Wednesday night’s 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. … See this video

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PensHead Daily Links 03-06-2012

Tuesday, March 6th, 2012

NHL roundup: Crosby cleared for contact (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby has been cleared for contact, though it remains unclear when the star will return for to the starting lineup. Crosby told reporters after Tuesday’s practice … More here

10 reasons why Penguins can win Stanley Cup Source: Chipped Ice
Great teams don’t always win the Stanley Cup – as the 92-93 Penguins, 95-96 Red Wings or any Sharks team from the past decadewill tell you- but they are always the most likely teams to win a championship. The Penguins just might be great. They were one of hockey’s best teams before the news broke on Tuesday … Continue reading here

The Goal That The Mario Lemieux Statue is Based On Source: The Pensblog
If you want to see the goal the Mario statue is based on, may I suggest going to youtube and watching a goal scored on 12/20/88 — Josh Yohe ( @JoshYohe_Trib ) March 6, 2012 Via Josh Yohe of the Trib , this is the goal that will be depicted in the Mario Lemieux statue that will be unveiled tomorrow: This is the design that's been mentioned for a while. The unveiling will be shown on Root Sports … See the article here

Veterans Attend Penguins’ Practice Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens players and coaches salute the military veterans before Tuesday’s practice It was Christmas in March for 12 military veterans Tuesday afternoon. … The rest is here

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 7, Sharks 3 – 03-06-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ … … See the rest here

Link City: Grabovski signs extension Source: The Pensblog
The Maple Leafs and Mikhail Grabovski agreed to a five year, $27.5 million contract extension. Elliotte Friedman breaks down the [ deal ]. Brian Burke is getting [ jobbed ] by the Toronto media. The Bruins [ signed ] FA goalie Marty Turco to back up Tim Thomas. Tuukka Rask is out 4-6 weeks lower abdomen/groin strain. Sharks coach Todd McLellan has a new view of [ concussions ]. Kings legend Marcel Dionne blasted Anze Kopitar last week. Kopitar responded to the [ criticism ] in an interview. There are some good [ candidates ] to coach Team USA for the 2014 Olympics. Torts, Laviolette , or Bylsma are probably the front runners. Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timonen has a [ back injury ]. Saskatoon wants an NHL franchise, [ Don Cherry ] believes they'll get one. … The rest is here

Pittsburgh Penguins: A True Stanley Cup Contender with Sidney Crosby in Lineup Source: Bleacher Report
It appears as if the hockey world won’t have to wait much longer for the much anticipated return of Sidney Crosby . Per TSN , Crosby has been cleared for contact. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Scouting Report: Toronto (3/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pens will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at home tomorrow night. Michelle Crechiolo gives us the latest Scouting Report. … View video here

Video: CISCO NHL Live: Rob Rossi Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins beat writer Rob Rossi joins Cisco NHL Live. … Watch video here

Penguins’ Crosby cleared for contact (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby has been cleared for contact, though it remains unclear when the star will return for to the starting lineup. Crosby told reporters after Tuesday’s practice … The rest is here

Crosby symptom-free, could return ‘in days’ Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Sidney Crosby is free of concussion symptoms and could return within days, he said today. … Read more

DePaoli: Jordan Staal will get to name his “own price” on next contract Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITTSBURGH — A hot topic in Penguins circles this summer will be how much is Jordan Staal worth. In the third year of a four year, $16 million contract, the 23 year old center is eligible to sign a new extension on July 1 and to no surprise, he will be a top priority for … More

Sidney Crosby cleared for contact; optimism met with caution () Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH — Tuesday’s practice at CONSOL Energy Center wasn’t your typical daily skate. A night after the Pittsburgh Penguins won their sixth in a row with a 2-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes, eight players were missing from practice, including Evgeni Malkin, Jordan Staal and Marc-Andre Fleury. Same went for the media as the Pittsburgh contingent wasn’t as large as it would be for a gameday skate. … Excerpt from

Crosby cleared for contact as symptoms abate (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Sidney Crosby’s head is clear … Continue reading here

The good and bad of Crosby being cleared Source: The Pensblog
Only one clip that sums it up: Don't get us wrong this is great news. The thought of Sidney Crosby returning is enough to make your boner explode and your ovaries to fall out. But there are a shit load of issues that lie ahead … Read more

Pittsburgh Penguins: How Does Sidney Crosby’s Return Affect Team Chemistry? Source: Bleacher Report
Penguins fans, rejoice. It looks like that, according to the Toronto Star , Sidney Crosby has been cleared for contact and may play as early as the end of this week … Read this article

Crosby cleared for contact Source: Post Gazette
The Pens’ center takes a few hits in practice and says he will return to the lineup soon. … Visit link

Sidney Crosby Cleared for Contact Source: The Pensblog
It feels like we're been here before. Post-Gazette : Penguins center Sidney Crosby has been cleared for contact — even getting a bit during practice today — and said he could return to the lineup in a matter of days. … Read more

Letang went through light exercise today Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma said today that defenseman Kris Letang (symptoms)went through light exercises todaybut is still having some symptoms. Letang has not been officially diagnosed with a concussion at this time. … The rest is here

Piitsburgh Penguins: Sidney Crosby Cleared for Contact Source: Bleacher Report
While speaking to reporters today after Penguins practice, Sidney Crosby said that he has been cleared for contact. Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review broke the news through his twitter feed with quotes from Crosby saying: “The big step is contact … Read more here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Sidney Crosby Is Symptom Free, Cleared for Contact Source: Bleacher Report
According to multiple reports, including the Sporting News , Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby is declaring himself free from post-concussion symptoms. Via Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette , barring any setbacks, Crosby could return to the Penguins lineup in time for their game at home against the Bruins. Crosby has been out of the Penguins’ lineup since December after suffering from recurring concussion-like symptoms following a collision with teammate Chris Kunitz against those same Boston Bruins . … Excerpt from

Crosby Cleared For Contact Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Crosby symptom free, could return as early as Sunday vs Bruins Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
CROSBY CLEARED FOR CONTACT Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has intensified his on-ice workouts of late and participated in today’s practice that had several players missing including Jordan Staal, Evgeni Malkin, Steve Sullivan, Brooks Orpik, Kris Letang, Deryk Engelland and Dustin Jeffrey. Crosby filled in on the top line for Evgeni Malkin, centering Chris Kunitz and … Continued here

Crosby cleared for contact, Letang works out off the ice 03-06-12 Source: Empty Netters
Some positive, if tempered, news regarding the health of two of the Penguins most-high profile players today. Captain Sidney Crosby announced today he has been cleared for contact for practice. He has not played since facing the Bruins Dec … See the rest here

Video: Off Day: Pascal Dupuis (3/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis speaks with the media following today’s practice. … To see video click here

Video: Off Day: Paul Martin (3/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin speaks with the media following today’s practice. … View video

Video: Off Day: Sidney Crosby (3/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby speaks with the media following today’s practice. … View video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (3/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma speaks with the media following today’s practice. … View video

Penguins Report: 3/6/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Practice players and non-participants (11:05 AM). 11:05 AM: Pens on the ice for practice … Link

Video: AE Student Rush: Superfan Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Fan Guide vs. Toronto Source: penguins.nhl.com
7:30 PM Ticketmaster | Ticket Exchange | Student Rush Don’t have a ticket yet? It’s not too late … Continued here

Video: Great Moments in Penguins History (3/6/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bob Grove talks about “The Century Line.” A line that was comprised of Lowell MacDonald, Jean Pronovost, and Syl Apps. Presented by CONSOL Energy. … See video here

RECAP: The Waters off Michalek Island. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
Reader Hansen B. captured the Michalek chant in the arena … More here

Phoenix coach tips his cap to Penguins’ Neal, Niskanen Source: Tribune-Review
Phoenix coach Dave Tippett was an assistant coach in Dallas when right wing James Neal and defenseman Matt Niskanen entered the NHL, and he isn’t surprised to see the duo having success following their trade to the Penguins last season. … Read more

Penguins goalie Fleury again up to the task in victory over Coyotes Source: Tribune-Review
Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 36 of 37 shots, leading the Penguins to a victory on a night when they were outplayed by the Coyotes. … Go here to read the rest

Monday’s Three Stars: Fleury saves Penguins; Little’s assist trio; Selanne catches Kurri () Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Marc-Andre Fleury, Pittsburgh Penguins Fleury had a misstep on Ray Whitney’s goal, but was otherwise solid for the Penguins in their 2-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes … The rest is here

Fleury leads surge to 6th win in row Source: Post Gazette
They should be a tough group to hate, these Phoenix Coyotes. But the Penguins’ 2-1 victory Monday night against the Coyotes was only a few minutes old when it became apparent that, if the teams had any particular affection for one another, they were willing to put it aside for a few hours. … More here

NHL Capsules: Winnipeg beats Buffalo 3-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
JETS 3, SABRES 1 … Follow this link

Bouwmeester’s NHL streak made of iron (The Calgary Herald) Source: Yahoo Sports
Flames D-man has not missed a game since 2004 season. … Read more

Depth on Penguins defense provides options Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins don’t just have organizational depth on defense; they have diversity within that depth. … Go here to read the rest

Sharks coach back from concussion Source: Post Gazette
Sharks coach Todd McLellan said he’s feeling well enough to get back behind the bench for tonight’s game against the Edmonton Oilers. … See more here

Stunned Pic Of The Night: Winnipeg wide stunned pic Source: The Pensblog
Our friends at DailyJoust.com are offering the best NHL Hockey Daily Fantasy contests to TPB readers. Pick your team to enter a contest. It's a single-day fantasy hockey team and you can draft a new team each day and play for cash prizes! ::::::::::::::::::: Let's hope Winnipeg makes the playoffs. … More

Empty Netter Assists – 03-06-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “He’s the main reason we won.” – Zbynek Michalek on Marc-Andre Fleury. -The Associated Press’ recap . … Continue reading here

Sidney Crosby: Are the Peguins a Lock to Win the Cup with Him in the Lineup? Source: Bleacher Report
One keen eye on any Pittsburgh Penguin game can detect a team that is both playoff ready and a club that can make a run at the Cup. They have all the components. A superstar center, an excellent second line center, four strong wingers to support the top two centers, a third line with “jam,” and a couple of muckers on the fourth line. The defense supports the forwards by possessing blueliners that can defend and help out offensively.In the crease, Marc Andre Fluery is obviously a stud and a Stanley Cup winner. … Continue reading here

Penguins beat Coyotes for sixth win in a row Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins won their sixth game in a row, 2-1, against the Phoenix Coyotes tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Follow this link

Penguins 2 – Coyotes 1: Fleury shines in win; Michalek stars defensively; Strait impresses & more Tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 2 – Phoenix 1 Goaltender Marc Andre Fleury (35-14-3) continues to make his move into Vezina consideration, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins (39-21-5, 83 pts) to a sixth straight win and 2-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes (33-24-9, 75 pts) on Monday night at the Consol Energy Center. Earning his 35th win of the season, … See the rest here

Endgame: Penguins 2, Coyotes 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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They played this at CEC when Michalek scored tonight [ Updated ] Source: The Pensblog
Via some people at the game. Pens played this clip when Michalek scored. One of our readers, Brandon Morgan, pointed it out last year: If anyone has video of the screen at CEC playing it let us know … View post

Pens are streaking again. 6th in a row. Source: The Pensblog
What was Shane Doan doing? Recap in the am. … See more here

Hall passes test, suits up for Oilers against Ducks (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Taylor Halls left shoulder passed a rapid-fire drill test at Monday mornings practice and he had lots of mustard on his shots, so the Edmonton Oilers left-winger suited up against the Anaheim Ducks. Took a day off practice Sunday to get the swelling down and taking shots would usually hurt the shoulder, but it didnt, said Hall. … Continue reading here

Pittsburgh Penguins Coach Joins MDA Muscle Team Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Head Coach Dan Bylsma 2012 Guy Buzzelli Jr. Champion of Spirit Award Pittsburgh Penguins Head Coach Dan Bylsma has been named the 2012 G… … See more here

NHL roundup: Yzerman will lead Canada in ’14 Olympics (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
After overseeing the team that won Olympic gold for Canada in 2010, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman will lead his country’s Olympic effort for the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia as executive director. The news was reported by TSN analyst Bob McKenzie on his… … See the rest here

Video: Tonight’s Matchup 3/5/12 vs. Coyotes Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins begin a four-game home stand against the Phoenix Coyotes for tonight’s match up (3/5/12). … View video here

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (3/5/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection Plays aired during the March 5, 2012 contest against the Coyotes. … To see video click here

Video: On Your Marc… Source: penguins.nhl.com
Fleury races out to deny Hanzal all alone. … View video here

Video: Post Game: Zbynek Michalek (3/5/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media after a 2-1 win over the Phoenix Coyotes. … Click here to view video

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (3/5/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after a 2-1 win over the Phoenix Coyotes. … See video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (3/5/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after a 2-1 win over the Phoenix Coyotes. … Watch video here

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PensHead Daily Links 03-05-2012

Monday, March 5th, 2012

Mario Statue to Be Unveiled Wednesday Source: penguins.nhl.com
The public is invited as “Le Magnifique,” a spectacular statue honoring the career and achievements of Mario Lemieux, will be unveiled on Wednesday at 12 noon at CONSOL Energy Center. The statue is located in the plaza just outside the Trib Total Media Gate at CONSOL Energy Center, near the intersection of Centre Avenue and Washington Place … Link

Pens-Coyotes In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
7:00 PM: Pens scratch Tangradi, Jeffrey, Letang, Engelland and Johnson. Kennedy is in. … See more here

Gameday 65 – Coyotes Source: The Pensblog
Phoenix Coyotes (33-23-9) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (38-21-5) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, FS-A Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA We don't really know anything about the Coyotes, except that the current Jets keep trying to steal their history. The Pens have won five-in-a-row and eight of their last ten. Season Series: 0-0-0 Last meeting that counted: December 20, 2011. … Read the rest here

Coyotes at Penguins – 03-05-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings on a deceptively cold day in Pittsburgh. It started out snowy and cloud but got clear and sunny as the day wore on. While it is sunny, it’s bitterly cold and windy. … Link

Link City: Grapes vs. Burke Source: The Pensblog
Don Cherry called out Toronto GM Brian Burke for not having any players from Ontario on his roster. [ Puck Daddy ] Things aren't looking good for injured Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom as he has gone back to Sweden to spend time with his family. [ NHL ] The Capitals denied he is going to Sweden to see a [ specialist ]. More Capitals…Dale Hunter denied [ benching ] Ovechkin in last night's loss to the Flyers. Flyers D-men Kimmo Timonen and Andrej Meszaros are both out [ indefinitely ] with lower body injuries. Bad news for a defense that already lost Chris Pronger . Steve Yzerman will again be the Executive Director for Team [ Canada ] in the 2014 Winter Olympics. There is still no guarantee NHL players will be involved in the tournament. … Excerpt from

Coyotes-Penguins Preview (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins are enjoying another win streak while getting contributions from players other than just Evgeni Malkin. … Read more here

Fleury stops 33 shots, Penguins beat Avs 5-1 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
DENVER (AP) Marc-Andre Fleury and the streaking Pittsburgh Penguins made quick work of the Colorado Avalanche. … View post

STATS: Signs slowly pointing to a Pens/Flyers first round matchup Source: The Pensblog
via good friend @billdacat comes this site that breaks down the playoff matchups for the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs: Had to make the image smaller to fit, but here is what it says: 73% chance of a Pens/Flyer first round matchup. Man … Follow this link

About the Coyotes – 03-05-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Coyotes. When and where: 7 p.m., EST. Consol Energy Center … Read the rest here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (3/5/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Phoenix Coyotes. … See this video

Video: Game Day: Tyler Kennedy (3/5/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Phoenix Coyotes. … View video here

Video: Game Day: Zbynek Michalek (3/5/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Phoenix Coyotes. … To see video click here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (3/5/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Phoenix Coyotes. … View video

Penguins’ Kennedy likely to return; Letang, Engelland, Jeffrey out Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins right wing Tyler Kennedy likely will return to the lineup tonight against Phoenix. He missed the past month with a high ankle sprain that was sustained in New Jersey on Feb. 5. … Visit link

Engelland Out, Strait In, Kennedy Possible Source: The Pensblog
A few notes heading into tonight's game against the Phoenix Coyotes: Deryk Engelland is day-to-day with a lower body injury . … More here

Pens Morning Skate Buzz: Strait Recalled, will play; Kennedy expected back in lineup Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
MORNING PENS BUZZ PITTSBURGH — Defenseman Kris Letang will miss his second straight game tonight vs the Phoenix Coyotes and it’s Brian Strait not Simon Despres who gets the callup from Wilkes Barre due to Letang’s absence and possibility of Deryk Engelland being out of the lineup tonight. Engelland is not participating the morning skate. … See the article here

Engelland doesn’t skate; Pens recall Strait Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins today recalled defenseman Brian Strait from their Wilkes-Barre/Scranton affiliate, which probably related to the fact the defenseman Deryk Engelland did not participate in the team’s morning skate at Consol Energy Center. … More

Penguins Recall Defenseman Brian Strait from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Adult Hockey Classic Source: penguins.nhl.com
This past weekend, the Pittsburgh Penguins held the first annual Penguins Adult Hockey Classic tournament presented by Labatt Blue and Trib Total Media. The event took place February 23rd through the 26th … Continue reading here

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Phoenix Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens’ lines (10:35 AM). … The rest is here

REWIND: Pics from November 2011 Source: The Pensblog
Time for another trip down memory lane. And this one is agonizing. If you remember what happened in November, then you know why. Still a fun journey to start the week with. … More here

#PaulMartinPowerball: 03.05.12 – $345 Source: The Pensblog
Only one entry per person/per game Running Twitter contest for the rest of the season. … More here

With superstar Crosby back, a dream season for Penguins? Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins fans dream about captain Sidney Crosby ending the most challenging chapter of his life by lifting the Stanley Cup. … Visit link

Brooks Orpik is older, wiser, better Source: Post Gazette
At 31, Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik is older than many NHL players. … See more here

NHL Roundup: Rangers blow lead, hold off Boston Source: Post Gazette
Sometimes the so-so performances stand out more than the great ones. … Continue reading here

Wellwood, Bryzgalov lead Flyers past Capitals, 1-0 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
WASHINGTON – Ilya Bryzgalov’s shutout, Eric Wellwood’s deflected goal, and coach Peter Laviolette’s well-timed timeout all helped the Philadelphia Flyers pick up a rare second consecutive victory. … Excerpt from

Empty Netter Assists – 03-05-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Old man Orpik wants you off his lawn . … Follow this link

Stunned Pic Of The Night: Dale Hunter, again 3.4.12 Source: The Pensblog
Our friends at DailyJoust.com are offering the best NHL Hockey Daily Fantasy contests to TPB readers. … See the article here

NHL Capsules: Wellwood lifts Flyers over Caps (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
WASHINGTON – Eric Wellwood scored less than a minute after Philadelphia coach Peter Laviolette called a timeout to give his players an earful, and Ilya Bryzgalov made 34 saves, leading the Flyers to a 1-0 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday night. … Continue reading here

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Coyotes Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (38-21-5) vs. COYOTES (33-23-9) WHEN: March 5, 2012 – 7:00 pm | WHERE: CONSOL Energy Center WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM On Feb … See the rest here

Video: Mike Lange’s Journal Source: penguins.nhl.com
Toyota Presents: Mike Lange talks about former Penguin Ron Francis and his contribution to the organization. … View video here

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PensHead Daily Links 03-04-2012

Sunday, March 4th, 2012

Jagr Eyes Lemieux on NHL’s All-Time Points List Source: Bleacher Report
At the age of 40, Jaromir Jagr still looks up to Mario Lemieux , both figuratively and literally. With his 1,642 nd point in the NHL , Jaromir Jagr recently moved past Joe Sakic and into eighth place on the NHL’s all-time points list. While passing Sakic is certainly noteworthy, passing the next guy on the list will mean much, much more to Jagr. You see, the next player on the all-time points list is Mario Lemieux. On several occasions Jagr has stated that Lemieux was his idol and that he wouldn’t be the player he is today if it weren’t for Lemieux. In one of the more bizarre statistics in NHL history, before Lemieux came out of retirement during the 2000-01 season, Jagr had assisted on exactly 66 of Lemieux’s goals and Lemieux had assisted on exactly 68 of Jagr’s goals: their respective uniform numbers … Read more

WBS Pens Report: Thompson, Defazio lead third period rally past Adirondack Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
WBS PENGUINS 3 – ADIRONDACK 2 Playing for the first time in almost a week, the Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins rallied from a 2-1 third period deficit, defeating the Adirondack Phantoms 3-2 on Sunday afternoon. The Penguins improved to 33-18-2-5 (73 pts) on the season with the win. They trail first place Norfolk by eight points … Go here to read the rest

Denver columnist responds to Pens blowback Source: The Pensblog
Dieter continued his jammed-up-edness in a recent blog post dated in the mid-afternoon on Sunday. He goes off on a tangent about Stub Hub again. Dieter wants to get his point across that 95% of the Pens fans at the Pepsi Center Saturday night are bandwagon fans, fans who wouldn't have been caught dead in a Pens jersey at the beginning of this millennium. Then he cites the Pens attendance numbers from 2002-2003 and 2003-2004, numbers that were definitely at the bottom of the barrel. To close it all out, Dieter takes the high road and says he's lived in Colorado for over 20 years and he respects the human beings that live in Denver. what the fuck. No clue what that has to do with sports. … See the rest here

Rangers knock off Bruins, move 10 pts ahead of Pens for conference lead Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Rangers 4 – Boston 3 Derek Stepan (14) broke a 3-3 tie at 12:21 of the third period and the New York Rangers (42-15-7, 91 pts) defeated the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. … See the rest here

Video: Scouting Report: Phoenix (3/4/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will take on the Phoenix Coyotes tomorrow night. … View video here

3 Thoughts Pens – Av’s Fallout: How Fleury stacks up against top Vezina Candidates Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens – Av’s Fallout PUTTING AWAY INFERIOR TEAMS 1. Pittsburgh rolled to a 5-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche last night as Evgeni Malkin, Arron Asham, Richard Park and Deryk Engelland all scored to help the Penguins stretch their winning streak to a season-high five games. … View post

Fan Guide vs. Phoenix Coyotes Source: penguins.nhl.com
7:00 PM Ticketmaster | Ticket Exchange | Student Rush Don’t have a ticket yet? It’s not too late. The Pittsburgh Penguins will host the Phoenix Coyotes on Monday, March 5 at CONSOL Energy Center. … More

Empty Netter Assists – 03-04-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Shelly Anderson’s recap from last night’s game . “These guys work hard every night, so it’s nice to see them get some goals.” – Marc-Andre Fleury on the Penguins getting secondary scoring. … The rest is here

Denver columnist thinks wearing your team’s jersey on the road makes you look … Source: The Pensblog
We have an early candidate for dumbest article of 2012. Denver columnist and butt-hurt Avs fan Adrian Dater ripped Penguin fans after they invaded, conquered, and thoroughly embarrassed Avs fans in the Pepsi Center Saturday night … Continue reading here

RECAP: Rocky Mountain High. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
At least one Pittsburgh team can win Denver. The Pens did what they needed to do: got a big lead and got the hell out of Colorado. The Stars and Avalanche aren't the 1980 Oilers or anything, but there's really no downside in the Pens riding into hostile road environments and taking 4 points. These 4 points move them to 81, 8 or so points behind the Rangers. David Copperfield making his first appearance of the season on Monday. And the secondary scoring is showing up almost on a nightly basis again…just in time for the playoffs. … View post

Pens roll past Av’s for fifth straight win Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 5 – Colorado 1 DENVER (AP) — Marc-Andre Fleury and the streaking Pittsburgh Penguins made quick work of the Colorado Avalanche. Fleury stopped 35 shots, Steve Sullivan had a goal and an assist and the Penguins beat the Avalanche 5-1 on Saturday night. Evgeni Malkin, Arron Asham, Richard Park and Deryk Engelland also scored … Continued here

Maple Leafs win in Randy Carlyle’s debut Source: Tribune-Review
Mikhail Grabovski scored twice in the third period, and Toronto gave Randy Carlyle a victory in his first game behind the Maple Leafs’ bench by beating the Montreal Canadiens, 3-1, on Saturday night. … Visit link

Kennedy could return to Penguins this week Source: Tribune-Review
Right wing Tyler Kennedy participated in Saturday’s morning skate and might be ready to return to the lineup this week. … More


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Stunned Pic Of The Night: Penguin fans take over Colorado 3.3.12 Source: The Pensblog
Our friends at DailyJoust.com are offering the best NHL Hockey Daily Fantasy contests to TPB readers. Pick your team to enter a contest … Excerpt from

Unlikely goal scorers pace Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Evgeni Malkin scored his 38th goal of the season, but it was some unlikely teammates who did most of the heavy lifting in a 5-1 victory over the Avalanche on Saturday. … Go here to read the rest

Goaltender Killeen gets opportunity to grow Source: Tribune-Review
Patrick Killeen stopped 30 of 35 shots, as the Baby Pens lost a pair of one-goal games, 2-1 to Syracuse; and 3-2 to Norfolk, last weekend. He held his ground and smothered loose pucks when opponents crashed the net, but he also gave up a couple of spotty goals. … More

Fleury stops 33 shots, Penguins beat Avs 5-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
DENVER – Marc-Andre Fleury and the streaking Pittsburgh Penguins made quick work of the Colorado Avalanche. … Link

Fifth victory in a row caps Penguins’ short road trip Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins spread the points around and manhandled the Colorado Avalanche, 5-1, Saturday night at Pepsi Center. … Excerpt from

VIDEO:Lindsay Lohan name drops Sidney Crosby on SNL Source: The Pensblog
Such a shame. In the last 4 months the only time we've heard Sidney Crosby on NBC was by a serial killer and Lindsay Lohan. thanks to @jaredtaber … More

Penguins show some scrutiny on the NFL bounty case Source: Post Gazette
News of a bounty scandal brewing in the NFL was just seeping into the Penguins consciousness Saturday. … See more here

On the Penguins: This, that and Crosby Source: Post Gazette
There is a school of thought that, regardless of when Sidney Crosby receives medical clearance to return, he should not get back in uniform until the Stanley Cup playoffs. … See the article here

Sportsmen of the year: On the ice, Penguins’ energy is hot Source: Post Gazette
Dan Bylsma, the high-energy coach, motors down the runway and jumps onto the ice. Marc-Andre Fleury, the entertaining goaltender, has the chatter going from start to finish. … Go here to read the rest

Colorado sucks. Pens win 5-1 Source: The Pensblog
Pens put it in cruise control late in the second, and didn't look back. Big two points. Huge effort by all the Pens fans in Colorado. … View post

THIRD PERIOD: CoLOLrado Source: The Pensblog
Avs suck. Pens just need to get out of Colorado without anyone getting hurt. … More

SECOND PERIOD: Asham and Engo Source: The Pensblog
Engo's goal was nasty, Asham with a goal and a fight. Fast paced game … Continued here

FIRST PERIOD: Pens in Colorado Source: The Pensblog
Unlimited Pens fans in attendance. … Link

Pens-Avs In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS 5, AVALANCHE 1 0:00: That’ll do it! Pens will return to Pittsburgh with all four points from their two-game road swing as they top the Avs, 5-1. … Continued here

Gameday 64 – Avalanche Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (37-21-5) @ Colorado Avalanche (33-28-4) 9:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, ALT Pepsi Center – Denver, CO The Avs are three points out of the playoffs and sitting in 10th place in the Western Conference. However, they're 6-3-1 in their last ten so it looks like they're making a final push for the postseason … Follow this link

Penguins at Avalanche – 03-03-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -EN Reader @dmbarry87 is on hand in Denver and sends in a few pre-game photos. … Read more here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (3/3/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Colorado Avalanche. … Video here

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (3/3/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after defeating the Colorado Avalanche. … Watch here

Video: Post Game: Arron Asham (3/3/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Arron Asham talks to the media after defeating the Colorado Avalanche. … To see video click here

Endgame: Penguins 5, Avalanche 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Video: King of Engelland Source: penguins.nhl.com
Deryk Engelland just gets a stick on one to send it into the roof of the net. … View video here

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PensHead Daily Links 03-03-2012

Saturday, March 3rd, 2012

About the Avalanche – 03-03-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Avalanche. … More here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (3/3/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. … View video

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (3/3/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo breaks down tonight’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. … Watch here

#PaulMartinPowerball: 03.03.12 – $340 Source: The Pensblog
It is that special time. One new rule. … Follow this link

Penguins Report: Game Day at Colorado Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens’ lines (11:35 AM). Combating the high altitude (10:20 AM). … Link

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 6, Flames 3 – 03-03-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ … … Visit link

Video: Game Day: Jordan Staal (3/3/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. … Video here

Video: Game Day: Deryk Engelland (3/3/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Deryk Engelland talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. … Video here

Empty Netter Assists – 03-03-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Do the Penguins have the best combined special teams ? … More

Penguins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins earned a big 4-3 shootout win in Dallas on Wednesday, but they may have suffered a bigger loss. Defenseman Kris Letang exited the game midway through the first period after taking a hit to the head from Dallas left wing Eric Nystrom. … Go here to read the rest

Letang to be evaluated after Pens return Source: Tribune-Review
Defenseman Kris Letang remains with the Penguins in Denver and will be evaluated by doctors after the team returns home early Sunday morning. … View post

All bets off on Pens’ faceoffs Source: Tribune-Review
They have won the Penguins a playoff game, produced arguably Evgeni Malkin’s greatest goal and are an integral part of coach Dan Bylsma’s attack. … The rest is here

Something special fuels Penguins Source: Post Gazette
Using a formula coach Dan Bylsma prefers, the Penguins rank first in the NHL in combined special teams. … Link

Penguins notebook: Letang’s injury might not be as bad as earlier concussion Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins will find out in the next few days where things stand with defenseman Kris Letang, who has a suspected concussion, but there are indications he might not have a severe injury. … The rest is here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 3.2.12 Source: The Pensblog
Our friends at DailyJoust.com are offering the best NHL Hockey Daily Fantasy contests to TPB readers. Pick your team to enter a contest. … Go here to read the rest

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PensHead Daily Links 03-01-2012

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

Toronto Maple Leafs shouldn’t fire coach Ron Wilson (until they miss the playoffs) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It doesn’t make any sense for Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke to dismiss bench boss Ron Wilson until the summer. … Visit link

Beau Bennett Q&A Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins are in Denver for the next few days as they prepare for their 9 p.m. Eastern Time contest Saturday night against the Colorado Avalanche. And this afternoon, they practiced at Denver University’s Magness Arena — home of the Pione… … More here

College vs. Juniors at Pens Practice Source: penguins.nhl.com
DENVER, Colorado – Penguins forward Pascal Dupuis never went to college, but he became an honorary collegiate on Thursday afternoon. “I felt smart for a couple minutes,” Dupuis joked. With the Penguins holding a Thurs… … Go here to read the rest

Evgeni Malkin: Best Goals of the Year Source: Bleacher Report
Evgeni Malkin has been the best player in the NHL so far this season. While Malkin’s team is missing their captain, Sidney Crosby , Malkin has exploded into the most dominant force in the league. With the level of play from Malkin this season, I would lead many to think that even if Crosby were playing Malkin would still be the best player on the Penguins this season. … See the rest here

Penguins’ Letang to be evaluated for concussion Source: Post Gazette
DENVER — Penguins defenseman Kris Letang, who got hurt Thursday in Dallas, could well have another concussion. … More here

Pens’ Letang to miss Saturday’s game with concussion symptoms Source: Tribune-Review
Letang was hit in the first period by Dallas left wing Eric Nystrom, whose right arm made contact with Letang’s head. Letang, who missed almost two months with a concussion earlier this season, did not return to the game. … Read more

Thursday’s Pens Buzz: With Letang out, Despres should get hard look in top-6; Staal being a regular at wing with Crosby unlikely come playoff time Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
THURSDAY’S PENS BUZZ LETANG HAS SYMPTOMS — Kris Letang did not practice today and head coach Dan Bylsma told the media in Denver that Letang is dealing with symptoms and will be re-evaluated back in Pittsburgh. Letang previously suffered a concussion on Nov 26 and it sounds like he has another one … Continued here

REPORT: Letang is concussed Source: The Pensblog
Sum of all fears: Look again at this: There is absolutely no silver lining in this. This is devastating, not only in a hockey sense, but for Kris Letang personally. Letang was again starting to assert himself as the Pens top d-man … More here

Bylsma: Letang has symptoms, will be re-evaluated Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins Head coach Dan Bylsma told the media this afternoon in Denver that defenseman Kris Letang has symptoms and will be re-evaluated back in Pittsburgh. … Continued here

Video: Pens Insider: Denver Jerseys (3/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Some of the Penguins players wore University of Denver jerseys at today’s practice in Colorado. … See this video

Video: Off Day: Tyler Kennedy (3/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy talks to the media after today’s practice in Colorado. … Watch video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (3/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after today’s practice in Colorado. … View video

Video: Off Day: Beau Bennett (3/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins prospect and University of Denver student Beau Bennett talks to the media after attending today’s practice in Colorado. … Watch here

Penguins sign OHL forward Adam Payerl Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Adam Payerl to a three-year entry-level contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … Read more here

Penguins Sign Forward Adam Payerl to a Three-Year Entry-Level Contract Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Adam Payerl to a three-year entry-level contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. The deal begins with the 2012-13 season and runs through the 2014-15 campaign … Visit link

No discipline hearing for Nystrom over Letang hit – 03-12-12 Source: Empty Netters
kUPv0wSZT5E According to an NHL spokesperson, the league has not scheduled a disciplinary hearing for Stars forward Eric Nystrom in regards to his hit which injured Penguins defenseman Kris Letang at 9:55 of the first period in last night’s game at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Letang left the game after the hit and did not return. Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma said Letang was day to day due to an “upper-body” injury … Link

Apparently No Discipline for Eric Nystrom Source: The Pensblog
According to Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News , Eric Nystrom will face no discipline for his hit on Kris Letang . Still no word on Letang's status … Read this article

Penguins Report: 3/1/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:15 AM (MOUNTAIN TIME): The Pens will be practicing today at Denver University, home of the Pioneers and 2010 Pens first-round pick Beau Bennett. 10:30 AM (MOUNTAIN TIME): Penguins’ 2011 seventh-round pick Scott Wilson has… … Read more

2012 NHL Trade Deadline: Grading the Penguins’ Inactivity in Poor Trade Market Source: Bleacher Report
If Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ray Shero had the luxury of time travel or fortune telling, he might have foreseen Eric Nystrom laying a highly questionable, highly placed elbow to the skull of his once-concussed defenseman Kris Letang and acquired a depth blueliner or two at Monday’s trade deadline. But that would have gone against the grain of Pittsburgh’s luck. Still mostly healthy by the 3:00 PM trade deadline, the Penguins stood absolutely still on one of hockey’s busiest transaction days. … Visit link

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RECAP: Deep in the heart of Texas. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
Fitz Big-time win by the Pens no question. They went deep into the heart of Texas, stole some cattle, killed someone on death row, then went down into The Alamo's basement and peed on the walls. … Go here to read the rest

Empty Netter Assists – 03-01-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Shelly Anderson’s recap from last night’s game . Kris Letang is considered day to day due to an “upper-body” injury. – NHL.com’s recap … Follow this link

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‘Goon’ is a love letter to hockey’s enforcers Source: Tribune-Review
Seann William Scott and Liev Schreiber star in the movie described as a “love letter” to enforcers and the dirty-and-punishing role they play in hockey’s unwritten code of justice. … See the rest here

Behind the scenes of covering the Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Take a look at 48 hours, edited down to 8 minutes, of Penguins beat reporter Josh Yohe covering the Penguins through a busy weekend of games and the NHL trade deadline. … Go here to read the rest

Former Penguins player Goligoski standing out on defense for Stars Source: Tribune-Review
There is a perception among Penguins followers that last year’s trade of defenseman Alex Goligoski for right wing James Neal and defenseman Matt Niskanen was a steal for general manager Ray Shero. … Go here to read the rest

Defenseman Letang knocked out early in Penguins’ road victory over Stars Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins star defenseman Kris Letang left the game early after getting drilled in the head by Dallas left winger Eric Nystrom in the first. … Go here to read the rest

Dupuis notches winning goal, but injuries to Sullivan, Letang tarnish victory Source: Post Gazette
DALLAS — The Penguins didn’t define what type of injury Kris Letang got in their 4-3 shootout win Wednesday night against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. … Link

Sidney Crosby: Reasons He Should Stay out and Reasons He Should Come Back Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby has not played an NHL game since December 5, 2011, and right now no one knows if he will play another NHL game in his career, let alone a game this season. This is not hyperbole, it’s a fact. … More

Winger Kennedy has clearance to practice Source: Post Gazette
Right winger Tyler Kennedy, recovering from a high ankle sprain, has been cleared for practice and joined the Penguins for their game-day skate Wednesday. … See the article here

Iceoplex at Southpointe for sale at $11M Source: Post Gazette
For a mere $11 million, you could own the complex where the Pittsburgh Penguins practice. … Continue reading here

Dupuis, Fleury lift Pens over Stars (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
DALLAS – Down two key players for much of the night, the Pittsburgh Penguins emerge from a physical road game with two points. … See the article here

Endgame: Penguins 4, Stars 3 (SO) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Post-Game: Pens get Big win in Dallas but suffer potential costly injuries to Letang, Sullivan Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Letang, Sullivan injured in win The Pittsburgh Penguins got a big 4-3 shootout win against the Dallas Stars but it was a potential costly win. Pascal Dupuis converted in the fourth round of the shootout as the Penguins won their fourth straight game and improved to 16-4-1 in their last 21 games … More here

Nystrom Hit Mars Penguins Victory Over Stars (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
The ugly image of a hard hit to the head tarnished an otherwise sensational hockey game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Dallas Stars. … Read the rest here

VIDEO: Jeremy Roenick, " Letang’s head was not hit." Source: The Pensblog
On the postgame Mike Milbury and Jeremy Roenick go toe-to-toe about the Letang hit. Roenick presumably jumped in to troll Penguin fans: Roenick says Letang was hit in the chest. … View post

Penguins win game, lose Letang Source: Post Gazette
DALLAS — This could have been a good game for Penguins fans to watch and remember. It had drama, defense, comebacks and feistiness. In the end, though, their 4-3 shootout win was tempered by a couple of injuries. … More

Pens win 4-3, but at what cost? Source: The Pensblog
Dupes got the shootout winner, MAF closed the door. … Continue reading here

Should Eric Nystrom earn suspension for brutal hit on Penguins’ Kris Letang? (VIDEO) () Source: Yahoo Sports
Midway through the first period on Thursday night, Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang retreated to the back of his zone to play the puck. … More here

Penguins D Letang out with upper-body injury (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
DALLAS – Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Kris Letang left Wednesday night’s game against the Dallas Stars in the first period with an upper-body injury and did not return. … Read more here

VIDEO: Mike Milbury makes sense for the first time ever Source: The Pensblog
Never thought we would see the day where Mike Milbury makes sense. What he says right here is 100% dead on about Nystrom's hit on Letang … Read more

VIDEO: Kris Letang gets rocked, is it dirty? Yes. Source: The Pensblog
via @DocChills The sum of all fears for the Pens. To us, Letang did not have the puck, and he was in a bad stop. Nystrom barreled through him like a runaway tractor trailer … Go here to read the rest

Pens-Stars In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS 4, STARS 3 Neal fires a bullet through the pads of Kari Lehtonen and SCORES… Eriksson changes direction and slips one around Fleury and SCORES… Lehtonen is able to outwait Malkin and the Pens center MISSES… … View post

Penguins at Stars – 02-29-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAMEhH5uCnhDZHM-EN Readers @silicondevil and John Whitco are on hand in Dallas and send in some photos. … See the article here

Video: Radio Rewind (03/01/2012) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins role players are discussed this week. … View video

Video: Penguins at Stars Shootout Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the complete shootout from the Pittsburgh Penguins at Dallas Stars on February 29th. … Watch video here

Video: Stretched Out, Puck Out Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury keeps the Penguins in the lead, stretching out to stop Loui Eriksson. … Video here

Video: Play the Bounce Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Sullivan catches a long breakout pass off the boards, streaking in alone and scoring on the backhand. … To see video click here

Video: Take a Seat Source: penguins.nhl.com
Deryk Engelland invites Eric Nystrom for a sit down in the crease with a huge hit. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (2/29/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Wednesday night’s win over Dallas. … View video

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/29/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to reporters following Wednesday night’s win over Dallas. … View video

Video: Post Game: Chris Kunitz (2/29/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to reporters following Wednesday night’s win over Dallas. … See this video

Video: Post Game: Jordan Staal (2/29/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters following Wednesday night’s win over Dallas. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-29-2012

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Pens-Flyers Game on Sunday, March 18 Moved to 12:30 p.m. for NBC National Broadcast Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ away game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, March 18 has been selected as the NBC Game of the Week. As a result, the game will now start at 12:30 p.m … Go here to read the rest

Puck Previews: Blackhawks vs. Leafs; Neal returns to Dallas; Hodgson debuts with Sabres () Source: Yahoo Sports
Back by popular demand, here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. … Link

Gameday 63 – Stars Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (36-21-5) @ Dallas Stars (33-26-4) 7:30 pm/et TV: NBCSN , TSN2 American Airlines Center – Dallas, TX James Neal and Matt Niskanen return to the team that drafted them. This will be their first game in Dallas against the Stars. Alex Goligoski plays against his old team once again as well … See the rest here

Pens Prospect Wilson One of Hockey East’s Top Rookies Source: penguins.nhl.com
As the 2011 NHL Draft approached, Steve Wilson asked his son Scott if he’d like to take that day off from his job at a tree shop to watch and see if he’d be selected. Scott respectfully declined … Read more here

Wednesday’s Tidbits: Do Pens have same fears as last year of Crosby being put right into playoff action? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
WEDNESDAY’S PENS BUZZ *On Pens being handcuffed at the deadline, third line center spot a worry and Pens seeing strong importance of Crosby getting game action before the playoffs* PENS HANDCUFFED THEMSELVES AT THE DEADLINE GM Ray Shero is comfortable with his hockey club moving forward after coming up empty at the deadline. … Link

Link City: Malkin in SI Source: The Pensblog
The new [ Sports Illustrated ] has an article about Evgeni Malkin. “Geno can dominate because he understands the spatial part of the game so well,” says Bylsma, using the Americanization of Malkin's Russian nickname, which is pronounced ZHEN-ya. … Continued here

Game 63: Penguins @ Stars Preview Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
GAME 63 Pittsburgh Penguins (36-21-5, 77 pts) @ Dallas Stars (33-26-4, 70 pts) Where: 7:38 p.m. … See the rest here

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 5, Sabres 2- 02-29-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ … … Read this article

Benstonium: Penguins Law and Order Source: The Pensblog
Benstonium kills it again: … Excerpt from

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About the Stars – 02-29-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Stars. When and where: 7: 30 p.m. EST, American Airlines Center … More here

Penguins Report: Game Day at Dallas Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kennedy cleared for practice/more injury updates (12:26 PM). Pens’ lines (11:29 AM) … Read more here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (2/29/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Dallas Stars. … Watch here

#PaulMartinPowerball: 02.29.12 – $330 Source: The Pensblog
Huge thanks to the DailyJoust.com . … Read the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-29-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” Yeah, I think I’ll have a chip on my shoulder .” – Matt Niskanen (above) on facing his former team, the Stars, tonight. -All of the Penguins’ injured players made the trip to Dallas . -Chris Kunitz says he’s “unlucky” … Read this article

February 29, 2008 Source: The Pensblog
Every four years, February 29th makes an appearance. We wanted to take a look back and see what was going on in Pens Land on four years ago on this day. We recapped a game against the Boston Bruins played on the 28th . Upon closer inspection, we realized this was the first game that Marian Hossa and Pascal Dupuis suited up in a Pens uniform. … See more here

New Wild defenseman Gilbert comes home Source: Tribune-Review
Just traded by Edmonton, the only NHL team he’s ever played for, Tom Gilbert joined his new club and declared, “it feels like home.” … See the rest here

Right winger Nash asked for trade to help Columbus, his career Source: Tribune-Review
After spending nine seasons as the face of a losing franchise, Rick Nash is now uncertain of the reaction from fans who have idolized him but now might see him as just another opportunist. … Continue reading here

Penguins defenseman Niskanen excited about facing former teammates Source: Tribune-Review
When Penguins defenseman Matt Niskanen sees his former teammates with the Dallas Stars, he might greet them with a friendly shoulder check into the boards. … See the rest here

Penguins are confident after no shakeups at NHL trade deadline Source: Tribune-Review
In each of the past five years, Penguinss GM Ray Shero made a move near the trade deadline, but he stood past this year. … Link

Niskanen takes it personally Source: Post Gazette
Matt Niskanen is not a guy who often draws attention to himself. But he made it clear that the Penguins game tonight in Dallas is a lot more to him than just No. 63 of his team’s 82 games this season. … Continued here

Asham says absence was precautionary Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins didn’t leave any players behind when they flew to Dallas Tuesday afternoon. … Go here to read the rest

Ottawa surges past Bruins Source: Post Gazette
Robin Lehner stopped 32 shots for his first career shutout and Erik Karlsson scored the lone goal, lifting surging Ottawa to a 1-0 win in Boston. … Continue reading here

Trade request has Rick Nash in a bind Source: Post Gazette
Rick Nash had difficulty sleeping Monday night, after it became known he had asked the Columbus Blue Jackets to trade him. … Follow this link

Stunned Pic Of The Night 2.28.12 Columbus burning Source: The Pensblog
Tough times in Blue Jacketville . The Red Wings ran them out of the building in Columbus: Top left says it all … Go here to read the rest

An Open Anonymous Letter to Penguins Management Source: The Pensblog
One of our long time friends sent this to us after the games this weekend. He sent this letter to the Penguins, and we thought it captured everything that frustrates a lot of us. … Read this article

Video: UPMC Spotlight: Evgeni Malkin (2/29/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin went on a major scoring binge this past weekend, and finds himself the focus of another UPMC spotlight. … See this video

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PensHead Daily Links 02-28-2012

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Stars Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (36-21-5) vs. STARS (33-26-4) WHEN: Feb. … Continued here

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Video: Pens Insider: Lemieux Statue Update (2/28/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Katie O’Malley provides a construction update on the Mario Lemieux Statue that will be revealed to the public March 7th. … View video

Video: American Red Cross Blood Drive (2/28/12)) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Join the Penguins and the American Red Cross and give blood on Saturday, March 10th at Consol Energy Center. … To see video click here

Video: Scouting Report: Dallas (2/28/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo gives the latest scouting report on the Dallas Stars. … Video here

Video: Pens Insider: Mustache Boy (2/28/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Who’s next month’s Mustache Boy? The PensTV has all of the details. … Watch here

Is Rick Nash the Blue Jackets’ Jaromir Jagr? Source: The Pensblog
“I was informed by management that there was a rebuild, a reshape of the team, and I personally felt I could be a huge part of that, toward bringing assets in… … More here

Malkin moves up – 02-28-12 Source: Empty Netters
Evgeni Malkin recorded his ninth career hat trick Saturday against the Lightning. Considering the level of his play this season, Malkin has a shot at recording the second most hat tricks in franchise history before the playoffs start. Suffice it to say, No. … Continue reading here

Letang chasing Murphy – 02-28-12 Source: Empty Netters
Note: This is an update from something we posted Feb. … Continued here

Video: Off Day: Arron Asham (2/28/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Arron Asham speaks with the media following today’s practice. … See video here

Video: Off Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/28/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury speaks with the media following today’s practice. … See this video

Video: Off Day: Chris Kunitz (2/28/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz speaks with the media following today’s practice. … See video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (2/28/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following today’s practice. … See this video

Asham expected to be an option to play this week Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins winger Arron Asham is expected to travel with the team on their upcoming road trip and be an option to play this week. Asham who missed Sunday’s game due to an upper body injury, is a full participant in today’s skate, alternating on the fourth line with Eric Tangradi – Dustin Jeffrey and Craig … View post

Penguins Serve Tables at Annual Charity Gala Source: penguins.nhl.com
See a full photo gallery from Skates & Plates Pittsburgh Penguins management, coaching staff and players hosted a sold-out Skates & Plates Charity Gala pre… … Link

The laughing/trolling Crosby photoshop expo Source: The Pensblog
It's been too long. … Excerpt from

Penguins Report: 2/28/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Asham back at practice; Johnson absent; Crosby skated on his own (11:02 AM). Fleury wearing a PensTV helmet cam for Mustache Boy (11:15 AM). Pens practice lines (11:06 AM) … More

Tuesdays With Stoosh 02.28.2012 Source: The Pensblog
In which Ray Shero channels his inner Norman Dale… This is your team. It was pretty easy to make the case that the Pens COULD have made a deal or two prior to Monday's trade deadline. … Read the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-28-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Penguins stand pat at the trade deadline . -Eric Tangradi (above) and Brad Thiessen were officially placed on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ roster in order to be eligible for the AHL’s playoffs . … Visit link

How to stop worrying about Paul Martin and embrace him Source: The Pensblog
At one point or another, we've all been frustrated with Paul Martin. He has had some bullshit turnovers, he has been less than stellar in his defensive zone. … See the article here

Nash stays put at NHL trading deadline; Predators, Canucks add pieces Source: Tribune-Review
The Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks added some reinforcements for a playoff run, while Rick Nash’s wish for a deal didn’t come to fruition. … The rest is here

Penguins general manager Shero OK with coming up empty at trade deadline Source: Tribune-Review
It wasn’t that Penguins GM Ray Shero wasn’t willing to make a move. But he was only willing to make it on his terms. … More here

Capitals stand pat; Backstrom on IR Source: Post Gazette
The Washington Capitals pulled a surprise at the NHL trade deadline – by making no moves at all. … Go here to read the rest

Home ice on radar as stretch drive begins Source: Post Gazette
You won’t find it listed on any NHL calendar. But it is a part of every season — probably the most important part, for a lot of teams — and it is about to begin. It is the stretch drive. … See the rest here

No blockbuster deals among NHL trading moves Source: Post Gazette
The Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks added some reinforcements for a playoff run, while Rick Nash’s wish for a deal didn’t come to fruition Monday as the 3 p.m. NHL trade deadline passed without any big moves. … Continue reading here

Crosby has nothing to do with lack of trades (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero, uncommonly quiet at the trading deadline, still has a player in mind he wants before the end of the season. … Follow this link

Pittsburgh Penguins Stand Pat at NHL Trade Deadline Source: Bleacher Report
Count the Penguins amongst the group of NHL teams that stuck with their current rosters by Monday’s 3:00 P.M. NHL Trade Deadline … Go here to read the rest

Video: Trade Deadline Show Presented by Walgreens Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears & Phil Bourque break down the aftermath of the 2012 NHL Trade Deadline. … To see video click here

Video: Great Moments in Penguins History (2/28/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bob Grove takes us back to the 1997-98 season when Tom Barrasso earned a franchise record 7 shutouts in a season. Presented by CONSOL Energy Center. … Watch here

Video: Local Hero: JT MIller (2/27/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
JT Miller talks to PensTV about his hockey career so far. … Watch video here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-26-2012

Sunday, February 26th, 2012

Penguins down last-place Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-2 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins downed the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-2, today at Consol Energy Center. … Go here to read the rest


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Penguins dump Blue Jackets 4-2 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have no plans to make a splashy trade before Monday’s deadline, figuring the possible return of star Sidney Crosby before the playoffs far outweighs anything they could get in a cluttered market. Considering the way they’re playing at the moment, the Penguins look pretty formiable even without their captain. … Link

Pens complete weekend sweep Source: The Pensblog
Pens did what they were supposed to do this weekend. 4 points. Tiff gets his first NHL win. Next 24 hours will be interesting. Recap coming whenever. … Read more

Not a Brad Start Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brad Thiessen sat in his stall after Sunday’s game against Columbus with shaving cream (and a grin) on his face, the game pucks on a nearby ledge and the lunch box that’s awarded to the team’s hardest working player at his side. … View post

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Endgame: Penguins 4, Blue Jackets 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Thiessen wins start for Pens against Blue Jackets Source: Tribune-Review
Pascal Dupuis, Kris Letang and Joe Vitale scored third-period goals to support Penguins goalie Brad Thiessen, who was making his first NHL start in today’s 4-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Consol Energy Center. … See the rest here

Video: Malkin It Work Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin snaps a shot off defenseman Jack Johnson’s skate to tie the game late in the 2nd period. … View video

Video: Post Game: Brad Thiessen (2/26/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brad Thiessen talks to the media after his first career win in his first career NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (2/26/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets Sunday afternoon. … View video here

THIRD PERIOD: Malkin 1 Nash 1 Source: The Pensblog
Malkin switched on the Mario button: He answered a Nash's shorthanded goal with a powerplay goal of his own. 1-1 going into the third. … View post

NHL Trade Deadline: Rick Nash’s status & other burning questions (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Will Columbus trade Rick Nash or wait for the summer when they might get more? Who’s buying & selling? Questions, questions, questions… … View post

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Video: Today’s Matchup 2/26/12 vs. Blue Jackets Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins end a three-game home stand with a match up against the Columbus Blue Jackets (2/26/12). … To see video click here

Pens-Jackets In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
2:07: Umberger gets Neal with a slash and he’s going to the box because of it. … View post

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Aired in game on 2/26. … Video here

Video: Iron Workers (2/26/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Iron Workers ‘Building of a Champion’ features #18 James Neal. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (2/26/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before this afternoon’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. … See this video

Gameday 62 – Blue Jackets Source: The Pensblog
Columbus Blue Jackets (18-36-7)@ Pittsburgh Penguins (35-21-5) 1:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, FS-O Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA Another afternoon game. Could this be Rick Nash's last game as a Blue Jacket … Read more here

Game Day Buzz: Thiessen to make NHL debut Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
COLUMBUS (18-36-7, 43 Pts) @ PITTSBURGH (35-21-5, 75 Pts) Where: Consol Energy Center | When: 1:08 pm Buzz: Coming off a thrilling 8-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, Pittsburgh looks to keep on rolling this afternoon at home against the NHL worst Columbus Blue Jackets. — The Penguins will get their first look at … Read the rest here

Pens-Bruins Game on Sunday, March 11
Moved to 12:30 p.m. for NBC National Broadcast Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ home game against the Boston Bruins on Sunday, March 11 has been selected as the NBC Game of the Week. As a result, the game will now start at 12:30 p.m. at CONSOL Energy Center. … Excerpt from

Where to Find the Best NHL Trade Deadline Coverage Source: Bleacher Report
Well, there will be plenty of action at the NHL trade deadline come Monday and it is very important that fans know where to find the information. The best place for up-to-date action will be the NHL Network and each year they have been the go-to place for trade information. Most of their coverage is provided by Canada’s outstanding team at TSN … More here

Blue Jackets at Penguins – 02-26-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -We can say it any better: -It a great day, period. It’s in the high 30s, but it’s a absolutely pleasant day for late February … See more here

About the Blue Jackets – 02-26-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Blue Jackets. … Read the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-26-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from yesterday’s game . “It’s good to be on his side.” – Pascal Dupuis on Evgeni Malkin … See the article here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (2/26/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down today’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. … View video

#PaulMartinPowerball: 02.26.12 – $140 Source: The Pensblog
Huge thanks to GetToOurGame.com for this new PaulMartinPowerball song: How to play: 1. Get yourself a Twitter account and guess the time and period Paul Martin will score a goal. Using this screenshot, the goal is scored at 13:51 of the second period. … Follow this link

Red Wings fall at home again Source: Tribune-Review
After winning 23 straight at Joe Louis Arena, Detroit has lost two in a row on home ice after losing, 4-3, to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night. … View post

Baby Pens defenseman offers trade deadline wisdom Source: Tribune-Review
Defenseman Alexandre Picard has been a key player for the Baby Pens this season, posting 12 points and plus-9 rating in 23 games. He’s been traded three times in the past four years. … See the article here

Starkey: Staal’s quiet transformation Source: Tribune-Review
Jordan Stall is a star in his own right, and he gives the Penguins an elite No. 2 center in case Sidney Crosby isn’t ready for the playoffs. … Read more

Penguins ‘Firing Line’ is sweet science Source: Tribune-Review
They don’t have much in the way of set plays, but they cycle relentlessly, and have generated more offense than any trio in the NHL this season. … Continue reading here

Angry Geno Malkin makes Lightning pay Source: Tribune-Review
Goalie Dwayne Roloson punched a fallen Malkin at the 8:23 mark of the second period. Malkin punched back, and while the league’s leading scorer sat in the penalty box, the seething center decided to take his frustrations out on the Tampa Bay goaltender. … See the article here

NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
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NHL Capsules: Malkin, Pens blast Lightning (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Evgeni Malkin had his ninth career hat trick, Jordan Staal added two goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins won for the fifth time in seven games by routing the Tampa Bay Lightning 8-1 Saturday. … See more here

Saturday’s Three Stars: four-point nights for Brown, Malkin; Coyotes 1st in Pacific (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
“Friendship is the best thing ever, except for best friendship which is a little better…” No. 1 Star: Dustin Brown, Los Angeles Kings Immediately following the Jeff Carter trade, rumours surfaced that Dustin Brown was available. Clearly, this annoyed Brown Continue reading … Continue reading here

Who’s boss? Evgeni Malkin Source: Post Gazette
Evgeni Malkin is one of the premier talents in the NHL. Most of the time, anyway. … Read this article

Penguins notebook: Thiessen might get first NHL start today Source: Post Gazette
Goaltender Brad Thiessen might make his NHL debut for the Penguins today with a start against Columbus at Consol Energy Center. … Continued here

NHL roundtup: Coyotes, Smith remain red hot Source: Post Gazette
February is becoming a month to remember for Ray Whitney and the Phoenix Coyotes. … Read more here

On the Penguins: The deadline and Ray Shero Source: Post Gazette
The NHL trade deadline is 3 p.m. … See the article here

RECAP: Malkin Rage. PENS WIN Source: The Pensblog
That moment when Malkin got punched in the face by Dwayne Roloson and held down by Victor Hedman … The rage that filled us apparently is nothing compared to the rage that drives Evgeni Malkin . … Read more

NHL: Was Dustin Brown made available to Pittsburgh this week? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens one of three teams Kings targeted in talks? Since the Dustin Brown rumors surfaced on Thursday, talk on Friday morning coming out of the Penguins organization is that they like Brown but the team didn’t expect to be a serious suitor for Brown and didn’t feel they matched up with the Kings for a … Read this article

Twenty Years Later – Capitals 5, Penguins 3 – 02-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 … … More

What to Expect from the Pittsburgh Penguins at the NHL Trade Deadline Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins appear poised to make a deep playoff run, with or without their captain Sidney Crosby . Of course, the preference would be to have Crosby on board for the postseason, but they will be a formidable opponent either way. However, as with every team, the Penguins’ roster could use some tweaking prior to Monday’s trade deadline. … See more here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-25-2012

Saturday, February 25th, 2012


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Malkin hat trick leads Penguins to romp over Lightning Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins star Evgeni Malkin scored one of the signature goals of his career while leading the Penguins to a 8-1 romp over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday at Consol Energy Center. … See the article here

Malkin’s hat trick leads Pens past Lightning 8-1 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Once Evgeni Malkin got angry, the game really got out of hand. Malkin had his ninth career hat trick, Jordan Staal added two goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins won for the fifth time in seven games by routing the Tampa Bay Lightning 8-1 on Saturday … More here

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Blue Jackets Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (35-21-5) vs. BLUE JACKETS (18-36-7) WHEN: Feb. … See the article here

Fan Guide vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Source: penguins.nhl.com
1:00 PM Ticketmaster | Ticket Exchange | Student Rush Don’t have a ticket yet? It’s not too late. … Continued here

Don’t Anger the Incredible "Malk" Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Tampa Bay Lightning learned a valuable lesson in Saturday’s game against Pittsburgh: don’t make Evgeni Malkin mad. After Lightning goalie Dwayne Roloson hit Malkin in the face during a net-front ruckus, a motivated Malkin respon… … Visit link

@pghpenguins: Evgeni Malkin & Steven Stamkos were tied at 73 points entering today's game. In case you wanted an update – http://twitpic.com/8onhtl

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Evgeni Malkin’s Goal of the Year Candidate Against the Tampa Bay Lightning Source: Bleacher Report
Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins has elevated his game to a higher level this season. … Read more here

Pittsburgh Penguins Video: Watch Evgeni Malkin’s Epic Goal En Route to Hat Trick Source: Bleacher Report
Evgeni Malkin scored an unbelievable goal this afternoon in the 8-1 beatdown the Pittsburgh Penguins gave the Tampa Bay Lightning when he skatedthrough three opposing players then deked goaltender Dwayne Roloson at the end to complete a remarkable goal. … More here

Penguins strike Lightning, win 8-1; Malkin has hat trick Source: Post Gazette
Evgeni Malkin had his ninth career hat trick as the Penguins won for the third time in the past four games, topping the Tampa Bay Lightning, 8-1, today at Consol Energy Center. … Visit link

Malkin vs. Stamkos Matchup Puts Hart Trophy Debate to Rest Source: Bleacher Report
Evgeni Malkin walked through the entire Tampa Bay defense and decked his way past Lightning goalie Dwayne Roloson for his second goal of the game. Almost seconds after his highlight reel goal which will easilyreceivebest goal of the year consideration, Pittsburgh announcers remarked how unimaginably similar it was to Mario Lemieux’s goal against the Minnesota North Stars . The Penguins crushed the Tampa Bay Lightning 8-1 behind an Evgeni Malkin hat trick. Malkin scored his 34th, 35th, and 36th goal of the season, propelling himself ahead of Steven Stamkos who he was previously tied with at 73 points before this head to head matchup. The NHL ‘s new leading and points getter added an assist on a James Neal goal. … Link

VIDEO: Malkin goes coast-to-coast on Tampa Source: The Pensblog
There aren't many words for this goal. Just enjoy it … Link

Evgeni Malkin channels inner Mario Lemieux for goal of the year candidate (Video) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Back in October, Bodog (now Bovada) gave odds of 30/1 that Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin would win the Hart Trophy and 30/1 that he’d win the Art Ross Trophy. If you laid some coin down, there’s a good chance Continue reading … See the rest here

Endgame: Penguins 8, Lightning 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Evgeni Malkin: Goal of the Year Candidate vs. Tampa Bay (VIDEO) Source: Bleacher Report
Up 5-1 and thumping the listless Tampa Bay Lightning in Pittsburgh, Evgeni Malkin unleashed this dandy for those in attendance and watching at home. (Video on next slide) Malkin’s carving was his second goal and third point in the game. He finished with four points on the day and now sits with 77 points on the season, four more than Steven Stamkos, who was held scoreless in the very same game. … Link

Malkin burns Guy Boucher’s 1-3-1 to the ground. Pens win 8-1 Source: The Pensblog
Tampa Bay is beyond embarrassing. Malkin stole the show late in the second period and capped the unreal effort by netting a hat trick in the third. … See the article here

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Video: Malkin: Impossible Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin hits a tight angle shot to put Pittsburgh ahead, 5-0. … To see video click here

Video: Staal and Sullivan Connect Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal gets his second of the game off great passing with Steve Sullivan. … View video

Video: No-Look Pad Stop Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury instinctively whips out the right pad to stop Trevor Smith. … See video here

Video: Staal Scampers Away Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal scores on a shorthanded breakaway after Victor Hedman runs into the linesman. … See this video

Video: Roloson Breaks Stick, Kunitz Scores Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dwayne Roloson breaks his stick on a sweeping pokecheck, allowing Chris Kunitz to score moments later. … Watch here

Video: Post Game: Jordan Staal (2/25/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media after today’s 8-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. … View video here

Video: Post Game: Evgeni Malkin (2/25/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to the media after today’s 8-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. … See this video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (2/25/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after today’s 8-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. … Video here

Video: Malkin Hat Trick Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin scores three goals as Pittsburgh routs Tampa Bay. … View video here

Video: Scouting Report: Columbus (2/25/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pens will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets tomorrow afternoon. Sam Kasan gives us the latest Scouting Report. … View video

VIDEO: Evgeni Malkin stares down Dwayne RoLOLson Source: The Pensblog
To set the stage Dwayne Roloson suckered punched Evgeni Malkin in the face early in the second period. Here was Malkin's response: … See the article here

SECOND PERIOD: Said you can have it Staaaaaaal, pens up 3-0 Source: The Pensblog
Jordan Staal with a shorty, Kunitz and Cooke have goals as well. Pens up 3-0. Hope they win 1200-0. … See more here

FIRST PERIOD: Jeffrey scratched, Rangers up to something Source: The Pensblog
Pens need two points today, all the awhile a storm is on the horizon. Wojtek Wolski The Rangers just traded Wojtek Wolski , in what seems to be salary dump in efforts to get Rick Nash. Buckle up. Live stream is here. … See more here

Here is your live stream for today 2.25 Source: The Pensblog
Figured we'd just post this here. Watch live video from Steel citay on www.justin.tv Here is the direct link . The password is : beatthebolts … Read this article

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Lightning @ Penguins Pre-Game Buzz & Notes Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Tampa Bay Lightning (27-27-6, 60 pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (34-21-5, 73 pts) Where: Consol Energy Center | When: 1:08 p.m. Buzz: The Tampa Bay Lightning come into today’s game just six points out of a playoff spot and Steven Stamkos is surging with a league high 43 goals and is tied with Evgeni Malkin for … More here

Saturday Morning Trade Rumblings: Av’s Jones has big game in front of Pens scouts, 6 other teams Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Saturday’s Rumor Mill on Av’s Jones, Allen/Spacek, Sabres, Red Wings, Leafs, Kings, Rangers & more | – A growing trend in the NHL is GM’s resigning their own players (pending UFA’s). That continued Friday night when the Edmonton Oilers signed Ales Hemsky to a two year, $10 million extension … More here

Video: Iron Workers (2/25/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Iron Workers ‘Building of a Champion’ features #45 Arron Asham. … Video here

Video: Today’s Matchup 2/25/12 vs. Lightning Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Tampa Bay Lightning for today’s match up and the first of two back to back afternoon home games (2/25/12). … See video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (2/25/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma speaks with the media before today’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. … To see video click here

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (2/25/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection Plays originally aired on Feb. 25, 2012 during the Penguins match up against the Tampa Bay Lightning. … Watch here

Video: Pens Insider: Tuskegee Airmen (2/25/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Today the Pittsburgh Penguins honored the service of two Tuskegee Airmen. … View video here

Gameday 61 – Lightning Source: The Pensblog
Tampa Bay Lightning (27-27-6)@ Pittsburgh Penguins (34-21-5) 1:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, SUN, NHLN-US Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA Back-to-back afternoon games leading up to the trade deadline. Season Series: 2-1-0 Last meeting that counted: February 12, 2012. Penguins won 4-2. … Read the rest here

Lightning at Penguins – 02-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings on a cold, dreary, slightly snowy day in Pittsburgh. After a few warm days approaching the 60s, it’s white out. Dahntahn: -The slowly disappearing Civic Arena: -Today’s barn: … See the article here

About the Lightning – 02-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Lightning. … Visit link

#PaulMartinPowerball: 02.25.12 – $135 Source: The Pensblog
It is that special time. … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Brooks Orpik (“upper body”) and Brent Johnson (undisclosed) are day to day . -With Johnson questionable, the Penguins recalled Brad Thiessen (above) from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the … … Link

Top two NHL scorers tangle at Consol Energy Center Source: Tribune-Review
Evgeni Malkin and Steven Stamkos will share the Consol Energy Center ice when the Lightning visit Pittsburgh. … More

A number of Penguins have experience with upcoming trade deadline Source: Tribune-Review
With the NHL trade deadline looming, players around the league are wondering whether they’ll have someone call, text or knock on their door. … Read more

No hiding Crosby’s impact in big picture with Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby, as he was early in the season, is on LTI so the Penguins can use his roster spot to recall players from the minors. … Link

Orpik’s status for Penguins game today not clear Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins might have to do some late lineup shuffling for their game today against Tampa Bay at Consol Energy Center. … See more here

Malkin, Stamkos even in scoring race Source: Post Gazette
As subplots go, this one has all the trimmings. … See more here

Stunned Pic Of The Night: Stunned in New Jersey Source: The Pensblog
Guy in the hat looks humiliated. … View post

Real Twitter Accounts To Follow Leading Up To The Deadline Source: The Pensblog
The overhyped madness of the trade deadline is already upon us. Twitter is a great way to follow everything that's going on, but it's also a great place to find fake news that will spread like wildfire on deadline day . … Visit link

Trade Chatter: Harding, Sanford among names surfacing as Pens exploring trade options for backup goaltender Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens eye upgrade over Johnson Could the Penguins biggest move at the deadline be adding a backup goaltender? While Brent Johnson keeps suddenly popping up with a so-called illness or injury, the team is actively looking for an upgrade over the struggling Johnson who some in the organization are said to feel is “finished” as … Read this article

Thiessen recalled, Johnson’s future in doubt? Source: The Pensblog
Brad Tiffany Amber Thiessen got recalled. [ Pens ] And in related news, [ ESPN's Pierre Lebrun ]says the Pens are in the backup goalie market: The Pittsburgh Penguins are poking around for an upgrade to backup goalie Brent Johnson. … Continue reading here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (2/25/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down today’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. … To see video click here

Video: Trib Jr. Reporter: Skates And Plates Source: penguins.nhl.com
Trib Jr. Reporter Eva Dorr parties with the guests at the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 27th Annual Skate and Plate Charity Gala. … Click here to view video

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PensHead Daily Links 02-24-2012

Friday, February 24th, 2012

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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PensHead Daily Links 02-23-2012

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

NHL roundup: Red Wings re-sign Bertuzzi (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Detroit Red Wings re-signed forward Todd Bertuzzi to a two-year, $4.15 million deal Thursday, the team announced. The deal includes a no-trade clause. Bertuzzi, 37, would’ve become an unrestricted free agent July 1. … Continue reading here

The 7 NHL trade deadline deals that directly led to Stanley Cup that season (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Seven is an arbitrary list of randomly connected hockey subjects that will run every Thursday on Puck Daddy. Agree to disagree … See the rest here

Rick Nash trade watch: Hey Columbus, hold out for a summer blockbuster (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Blue Jackets have a rare talent in power forward/franchise player Rick Nash, and they’d get better offers at the draft than the deadline. … Read this article

Link City: Blah Source: The Pensblog
Todd Bertuzzi and the Red Wings finalized a two year deal. [ Red Wings ] Jonathan Toews crashed into a pole in Chicago today. He left the scene in an ambulance but it's nothing serious. … See the rest here

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Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (2/23/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following Thursday morning’s practice at Southpointe. … View video

Helping out with shutouts – 02-23-12 Source: Empty Netters
Marc-Andre Fleury (above) reached a milestone Tuesday when he shut out the Rangers 2-0. … Read more

Video: Off Day: Steve Sullivan (2/23/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Sullivan talks to the media following Thursday morning’s practice at Southpointe. … Watch here

Video: Off Day: Brooks Orpik (2/23/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media following Thursday morning’s practice at Southpointe. … Video here

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Pens Practice Buzz: Crosby practicing; Orpik, Johnson back on ice Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
SOUTHPOINTE — Penguins captain Sidney Crosby did not take part in individual drills before practice when ice was available, and has joined his teammates for today’s practice that began at 11:00 a.m, which, as expected, has fueled the rumor mill. As of a few minutes ago, Penguin officials have yet to comment on whether Crosby’s … Continued here

The Cal O’Reilly experiment is over for now Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
SOUTHPOINTE — In an expected move, the Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Cal O’Reilly, the team announced this morning. O’Reilly will report to Wilkes Barre/Scranton. O’Reilly a healthy scratch the last three games, was claimed on re-entry waivers Feb 1, but had little to no impact in six games with the Penguins, tallying one assist … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Re-Assign Forward Cal O’Reilly to
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
Cal O’Reilly Center – PIT GOALS: 2 | ASST: 5 | PTS: 7 SOG: 17 | +/-: -11 The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Cal O’Reilly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice … … Read more

Thursday’s Daily Five: On Wallace situation/tampering widespread at combine; Worst matchups for Pens & more Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
THURSDAY’S DAILY FIVE *Rumblings, musings & opinions* 1. … Read the rest here

Penguins Report: 2/23/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Johnson, Orpik & Crosby practice (10:50 AM). O’Reilly sent to WBS (10:00 AM). Staal a 2-way threat (10:30 AM). … Link

Penguins demote O’Reilly – 02-23-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have demoted forward Cal O’Reilly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. Acquired off waivers from the Coyotes, Feb. 1, O’Reilly appeared in six games with the Penguins and has one assist in six games … Continued here

Craig Patrick: Ovechkin or Malkin? Source: The Pensblog
Craig Patrick recently came to town for the Rangers game (since Columbus is scouting for possible Nash throwbacks obviously), and Josh Yohe took the opportunity to ask Patrick some questions, ranging from the state of the franchise to the new arena. The topic of Evgeni Malkin came up, and Craig Patrick said he's not so sure he wouldn't have taken Malkin if the Pens won the 2004 lottery. “I honestly don't know what we would have done,” Patrick said … Read the rest here

Dejan tackes Hedberg/Lin Source: The Pensblog
Last week, we drew up the comparison between New York Knick Jeremy Lin and Johan “Moose” Hedberg . Hedberg burst onto the scene in 2001, when our most formidable foe was still acne. Dejan was all over the Pens during that time, and he has a pretty solid look back at Hedberg's run in the 2001 playoffs. [ Trib ] -Also, props to Dejan for winning some award from APSE. … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 02-23-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” I think I m a better player now overall .” – Matt Niskanen (above) on his first calendar year with the Penguins. (PG+) -The Penguins demoted Brad Thiessen … Read more here

Blue Jackets left winger Nash an NHL trade deadline target Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL trade deadline is coming up, and no player has been dangled as bait like Rick Nash, the Blue Jackets’ 27-year-old star forward, and the greatest player in franchise history. … See the article here

Starkey: It’s time for Martin, Michalek Source: Tribune-Review
Of all the trades the Penguins could make by the deadline, how about Paul Martin and Zbynek Michalek in exchange for … … More here

Penguins goaltender Fleury shouldering a heavy workload Source: Tribune-Review
It isn’t known when Marc-Andre Fleury is scheduled to sit again, but upcoming games against Tampa Bay and Columbus make sense. … Go here to read the rest

Blue Jackets’ Nash emerges as No. 1 pawn in NHL trade rumor game Source: Post Gazette
Rick Nash wears the “C” on his jersey as captain of Columbus. These days, the letter stands more for, coveted. … Excerpt from

Penguins’ Adams brings the passion every shift of every game Source: Post Gazette
The list of guys in the NHL who were born in Brunei and own a degree from Harvard is pretty short. … More here

Michalek, Karlsson too much for Capitals Source: Post Gazette
Erik Karlsson and Milan Michalek each had three points Wednesday as the Ottawa Senators raced to a 5-2 victory against the slumping … Read more here

Stunned Pic Of The Night: Bruins in St.Louis 2.22.12 Source: The Pensblog
Guy second to left, front row. Hates it. … Read more

Can Hemsky get $5M a season in new deal? (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
How much is Edmonton Oilers winger Ales Hemsky really worth on the open market these days? Judging by Tuomo Ruutus staggering four-year, $19-million US deal to stay with the Carolina Hurricanes, Hemsky is worth at least $5 million a year in Edmonton … See the rest here

Video: Radio Rewind (02/23/2012) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Fleury’s shutout accolades and the teams performance against top teams are discussed. … See video here

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