Islanders, Moulson agree to three-year deal (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
UNIONDALE, N.Y. – Forward Matt Moulson and the New York Islanders have agreed to terms of a three-year contract. … See the rest here
Charges dropped against waffle-throwing Leafs fan (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
Criminal charges against the man who threw waffles onto the ice during a Toronto Maple Leafs game have been dropped. Instead, Joe Robb will have to serve five hours of community service. … Excerpt from
Ilya Kovalchuk, Devils slowly coming around (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Yes, it’s been an unmitigated disaster in New Jersey this season. But finally, for Ilya Kovalchuk and the Devils, there’s hope. … Read this article
Best Places to Eat/Drink in Wilkes-Barre Source: The Pensblog
A few readers e-mailed us and asked us to compile a list of establishments in Wilkes-Barre that they could go to after/before a Baby Pens game. Here is what our loyal Wilkes-Barre residents and Wilkes-Blog faithful contributed: #1 … Read more here
Tangradi, Bortuzzo named All-Stars Source: The Pensblog
Originally, Dustin Jeffrey and Brad Thiessen were set to be the lone WB/S Penguin players represented at the 2011 AHL All-Star Game. … View post
Bortuzzo, Tangradi added to Eastern Conference All-Star roster Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The American Hockey League today announced four additions to the team rosters for the 2011 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Capital BlueCross, to take place Sunday and Monday, Jan. … Link
NHL shakes up All-Star game with unique draft (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
While the NFL and NBA are facing labor uncertainty, the NHL is taking a moment to puff out its chest as it heads into an All-Star weekend unlike any other. Six years after a full season was lost, the NHL finds itself in a unique position of negotiated calm and unprecedented success. Hockey will never enjoy the revenue streams the NFL produces, but the little brother league can relate to the… … Follow this link
By the Numbers: All-Star Break Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins enter the 2011 All-Star break coming off two victories (Jan. 22, 3-2 vs. … Read more
Twenty Years Later – Ron Francis – 01-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment, with a highly unimaginative name, which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2010-11 season. … View post
Breaking the Law: Reviewing Rule 48.1 and Why It’s Not Working Source: Bleacher Report
Yesterday was the 50th birthday of the “Great One,” and being a California native I can certainly appreciate everything Wayne Gretzky has done for hockey, in California or otherwise. With the interviews and obligatory highlight reels of Gretzky himself, one would be remiss to not notice how far the game of hockey has evolved since then. There’s been some terrific improvements to the game, opening up scoring and capitalizing on the skills of the athletes. … More
Retro Penguins Clip: 1990 All-Star Game Source: The Pensblog
We're not about to pretend that the All-Star Game means anything, but it's nice watching Mario put on a show at the Igloo. … Follow this link
Capitals sign Alexander Semin to a one year extension Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
For the second straight year, the Washington Capitals have resigned Alexander Semin to a one year extension. The deal is worth $6.7 million and the 26 year old winger is signed through the 2011-2012 season … Link
Penguins Notes: Crosby, Malkin, Lovejoy, Talbot & Asham Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Latest Penguins Buzz *I’m told the Penguins are optimistic that Evgeni Malkin will be available to return to the lineup Tuesday night against the New York Rangers. Malkin has missed the past three games with a knee issue and now has a so-called sinus infection. Tests done multiple times over the past … More here
Experience the hairy, awkward glory of the 1990 NHL All-Star Game, featuring first-ever skills competition (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The 1990 NHL All-Star Game is fondly remembered for being Doug Smail's only appearance in the midseason… … The rest is here
This deserves its own post – 01-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
Krys Barch of the Stars had himself a pretty wild fight with Zack Stortini of the Oilers last night. But that’s not the reason we’re busting this out with its own post today: Gxez4llQ_Yc Recognize that music in the background? EmG-Af0LK88 -007 373 5963 … Continue reading here
Empty Netter Assists – 01-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Maxime Talbot and Mike Rupp are good people . -Sean Conboy of Pittsburgh Magazine has a wondeful Q&A with Ray Shero … Read the rest here
When douchebags talk hockey Source: The Pensblog
The Faster Times website calls itself A new type of newspaper for a new type of world. So, basically, it's a blog that uses CSS style sheets to make it look like a newspaper. People have been jobbing us in the comments and via e-mail for messing with our own site design in order to bring more content in a smaller space, but at least it won't resemble The Faster Times' home page, which looks like a bomb went off on Sesame Street. One of their writers, Mark Donatiello [pictured], decided to throw another piece of trash into the mix. He recently posted an article stating that Crosby, as part of his NHL Revenge Tour, has convinced Malkin to forego the All Star game … See more here
A beautiful Ray Shero interview Source: The Pensblog
Sean Conboy from Pittsburgh Magazine recently had the opportunity to talk with Ray Shero. And Sean did not waste the opportunity … Continued here
Hall eager to ‘rub shoulders’ with NHL’s elite players (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Alex Ovechkin is the one player that Edmonton Oilers rookie Taylor Hall might try to corner this weekend when the NHLs marquee men converge in Raleigh, N.C., for the leagues annual all-star festivities. And maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. … Read more here
Penguins pals Engelland, Lovejoy stay on defensive Source: Tribune-Review
Much like in training camp, defensemen Deryk Engelland and Ben Lovejoy are continuing their battle for playing time. … See more here
Ref’s Voice Cracks, Grabs Ball Source: The Pensblog
Via our friends at Awful Announcing : NHL referee Chris Rooney's voice getting squeaky during a call in tonight's New York Islanders/Carolina Hurricanes game. He supplements it with a standard cup check. … Read the rest here
Penguins’ Rupp, Talbot continue work with Haitian orphanage Source: Post Gazette
Through the chill of winter, Penguins forwards Mike Rupp and Max Talbot never have stopped thinking of the children in tropical but troubled Haiti. … Go here to read the rest
Sick Shoes, Bro. Bizarre Clothing Trends Continue At Consol Source: The Pensblog
We have gotten a few e-mails detailing people spotting man boots known as “Buggs” at Pens games. By no means are we an authority on how to dress, but that doesn't mean we can't make fun of people … See the article here
PO-GGE. PO-GGE. WB/S PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
New villain to Wilkes-Barre fans worldwide, Charlotte goaltender Justin Pogge would get the start against John Curry. In the gameday preview, we suggested that all Pens fans in attedance start a “POGGE” chant right off of the opening face-off, to get inside of his head. The people came, listened, and executed. … Go here to read the rest
Women’s Hoops: Vulcans extend win streak over Slippery Rock, 68-45 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. (Jan. … Go here to read the rest
Jeffrey has big game in return to Baby Pens Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
With the Penguins on their all-star game break, Dustin Jeffrey made his way back to Wilkes Barre/Scranton on Wednesday and made his presence felt early in the Baby Pens 6-4 victory over the Charlotte Checkers on Wednesday night. Jeffrey scored a shorthanded goal 6:44 into the game and later added an even strength goal … Read the rest here
Pens are 5-to-1 shot to win the Cup Source: The Pensblog
Puck Daddy posted the adjusted Vegas odds that show the Penguins are 5-to-1, behind only Vancouver's 4.5-to-1. … Excerpt from
NHL: Sources: Goligoski is an “untouchable” as trade talks heat up league wide Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
As the February 28th trade deadline is fast approaching, a new name is among the Penguins list of untouchables, at least for this season. According to sources with knowledge of the Penguins thinking process, the team will not make Goligoski available under any circumstances in regards to the upcoming trade deadline. Although Goligoski is … View post
Mario Lemieux or Sidney Crosby: Best Pittsburgh Penguin Ever? Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby is one of the most popular players in the NHL today, and for good reason. He is leading the league in points at the All-Star break despite having missed the last eight games. The Pittsburgh Penguins have won a Stanley Cup title in his regime and lost the one before that. They are a legitimate contender again this season. Mario Lemieux led the Penguins to consecutive Cup wins in the mid-90s and was arguably the best player of his time. There is no shortage of comparisons to the Penguins that Lemieux led and the ones Crosby now leads. Evgeni Malkin is the equivalent of Jaromir Jagr —every superhero needs a sidekick, right? It is certainly too early to make this judgment given that Crosby is only 23 years old and in his sixth season, but who is the best Pittsburgh Penguin of all time? Throwing out this year so far for Crosby, here is an interesting comparison between two superstars through five seasons of play. Mario Lemieux was a rookie in 1984-85, and through five seasons he had played in a total of 368 games. Crosby through five seasons had played in 371 games. Super Mario had more points through five seasons (715) than did Crosby (506). For a team captain that is the key stat since these are the top scorers on their respective teams. However, if you look at the team records the Penguins only made the playoffs in one of Lemieux’s first five seasons, while Crosby’s Pens have been regulars in the postseason. Statistically, in just about all key categories, Super Mario trumps Sid the Kid through five seasons. Ultimately players will be judged on winning and not stats alone, however, and Crosby has hoisted Lord Stanley once in his first five seasons. Lemieux did not win the Cup until his seventh season in the NHL. I would attribute that to supporting cast and level of competition more than anything so—for now—I believe that Mario Lemieux is still the greatest Penguin of all time. But at 23, Sidney Crosby still has plenty of time to catch up. … See more here
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