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PensHead Daily Links 04-16-2011

Saturday, April 16th, 2011

Penguins look to regroup against Lightning (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Tampa Bay Lightning's first playoff win in four years restored some of the confidence they will need to have continued success against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Their 5-1 victory Friday night evened the first-round series at a game apiece … Link

Red Wings’ Pavel Datsyuk puts on show (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Detroit’s razzle-dazzle superstar did it all in Game 2 against Phoenix, showing why he deserves backing in the best-player debate. … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 04-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
Playoff Stuff Penguins – Lightning -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “We definitely gave them an opportunity to get to their game. And they did.” – Craig Adams … Go here to read the rest

AHL Playoff Gameday – Round One, Game Two – Admirals Source: The Pensblog
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza – 7:05 PM NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain Admirals lead series 1-0. Team Notes: Penguins first line right winger Tim Wallace is still listed as “questionable” due to a lower-body injury. … Continued here

The Dark Knight Rises as Civic Arena falls Source: The Pensblog
The news started circulating Friday morning that the Civic Arena may be blown up in the new Batman movie that's gonna start filming whenever. If you want all the details, head over to this link. … Continued here

Off-Day: Bylsma surprised by Lightning getting under veteran Penguins team skin Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Bylsma Off-Day Quotes The concern coming out of game 2 for the Penguins was how they looked liked the inexperienced team in letting the Tampa Bay Lightning get under their skin. Dan Bylsma called it a surprise, especially how early the Penguins let it bother them. … Read more here

Coach Bylsma Media Transcript: 4/16/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma met with the media at CONSOL Energy Center Saturday afternoon. Here’s what the coach had to say: On his team getting frustrated by Tampa Bay: It is a bit of a surprise considering how soon it happened in th… … Read the rest here

Game 5 tickets for Stanley Cup playoff series on sale Monday Source: Tribune-Review
Approximately 2,000 tickets for Game 5 of a first round Stanley Cup playoff series between the Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning will go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday. … Read more

Talking with ‘Sergeant Bob’ – 04-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
A familiar face…or… voice actually… has been missing from the Penguins’ first two Stanley Cup playoff games. … Visit link

Tickets here – 04-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
With Game 5 now guaranteed for next Saturday, the Penguins will make approximately 2,000 tickets available Monday morning beginning at 10 a.m . … See the article here

Video: Off-Day: Dan Bylsma (4/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters about last night’s Game 2 loss and what’s next for the Penguins. … Click here to view video

Video: Penguins Insider with Steve Mears (4/16/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down the latest on the Pittsburgh Penguins playoff run as we head to Tampa Bay for game 3. … Click here to view video

Penguins Game 5 playoff tickets to go on sale Monday Source: Post Gazette
Now that Game 5 is assured in the Penguins’ first-round playoff series against Tampa Bay, about 2,000 tickets for that game–next Saturday at Consol Energy Center, time to be determined–will go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday … More

Tabata batting .444 on the road this season Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Coming off a career high four hit game Friday night, Jose Tabata comes into today’s game batting .444 on the road and just .238 at home. He is hitting .354 on the season with a team-best .475 on base percentage. … Go here to read the rest

RECAP: Game Two: Lightning Strike Back. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
Iceburgh had no idea what was coming. If the Pens win this game, the series was all but over. But they didn't. … Excerpt from

Game 5 Tickets on Sale Monday at 10 a.m. Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will host Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, April 23 at CONSOL Energy Center (starting time is TBD). Approximately 2,000 tickets will go on sale Monday at 10 a.m. Fans ar… … Excerpt from

Staal now a minus-16 in 62 career playoff games Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins two-way centerman Jordan Staal is a +42 in 369 career regular season games. However,in the playoffs it’s been a different story from a plus/minus standpoint. Staal was a minus-3 in Friday’s 5-1 loss and is now a minus-16 in 62 career playoff games … Follow this link

Pens let their emotions get the best of them in disappointing 5-1 loss Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Game Wrapup PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins got off to another poor start and unlike Game 1, the Lightning capitalize scoring 2 goals on their first 3 shots and collecting 3 first period goals on just 8 shots. … Read the rest here

Sens still a strong draw (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
Despite a disappointing season that ended with the team missing the playoffs, the Ottawa Senators received strong support from their fans. … Continued here


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Pronger likely to miss Game 2 Source: Tribune-Review
The Flyers are about guaranteed to have to try to win again without All-Star defenseman Chris Pronger. Trying to return from a broken right hand, Pronger skated Friday and is day to day. … Go here to read the rest

Capitals take 2-0 series lead Source: Tribune-Review
The Capitals beat the Rangers, 2-0, on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round Eastern Conference series. … Go here to read the rest

Pens-Lightning, Game 2: Period by period Source: Tribune-Review
It was a rough opening period for the Penguins in general and Jordan Staal in particular Friday night. … More here

Tampa grabs momentum with 3 first-period goals Source: Tribune-Review
The Lightning had gone scoreless in three first periods at Consol Energy Center, coming up empty on 35 shots during that span. … More here

Boucher’s wish granted in Game 2 Source: Tribune-Review
Tampa Bay coach Guy Boucher didn’t raise an overwhelming fuss, but made it clear he wasn’t pleased with the officiating in Game 1. … Go here to read the rest

Lightning strike early, even series at 1 Source: Tribune-Review
Eric Brewer had a goal and two assists, and Simon Gagne had three assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-1 victory over the Penguins. … Continued here

Friday’s Three Stars: Sedin leads Canucks; Ducks, Bolts even up (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Daniel Sedin, Vancouver Canucks The Hart Trophy candidate played like an MVP in the Canucks' 4-3 Game 2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks … More here

RECAP: Costly turnovers, WB/S drops game 1 Source: The Pensblog
[Ness] The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins did not “get to their game” tonight. It took entirely too long to establish their physical brand of hockey in terms of getting pucks deep, forechecking and finishing their checks. … View post

Lightning’s early strike beats Penguins, 5-1 Source: Post Gazette
Dan Bylsma of the Penguins has proven himself to be a pretty fair coach. … View post

Play of game: Penguins’ Letang fails in a pinch Source: Post Gazette
More often than not, the Penguins’ push-at-all-times system of puck pursuit has paid off handsomely for Kris Letang. His skating and hockey sense allow him to pinch almost without risk. Almost. … More here

roberthester3 has added a photo to the pool: Katie OMalley, the lovely host of Inside Penguins Hockey, and the in game jumbotron host at Penguin home games at CONSOL Energy Center, alongside Mikey and Big Bob of the 96.1 KISS-FM Morning Freak Show, lead a chant of Lets Go Pens! at a viewing party that was held at Gate 2 at the Civic Arena, the former home of the Pittsburgh Penguins, for game 2 of the Penguins Stanley Cup Playoff Series against the Tampa Bay Lightning outside of CONSOL Energy Center for the fans inside CONSOL Energy Center watching the game.

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LET’S GO PENS!!!!!!

NHL Playoff Capsules (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Three broken teeth and a fat lip didn't prevent Martin St. Louis from helping the Tampa Bay Lightning bite back to even the first-round Eastern Conference series with the Pittsburgh Penguins. St … Link

Lightning finds lots of ways to score against Penguins Source: Post Gazette
Two nights earlier, Tampa Bay couldn’t beat Marc-Andre Fleury. In Game 2 of the first-round playoff series Friday night, the Lightning scored early, often and nearly every which way. Except by penalty shot. … Go here to read the rest

National Anthem = Goosebump city Source: The Pensblog
We were lucky enough to be in attendance for this. Not much good came out of Game 2 but the national anthem is something to remember … See more here

Penguins Notebook: Crosby not pushing to return to games Source: Post Gazette
If Sidney Crosby’s gut is churning because his extended time out of the Penguins lineup has now bled into the playoffs, he’s not showing it, coach Dan Bylsma said Friday. “I have not sensed any kind of pressure on Sid that he feels based on the fact that it’s the playoffs or this time of year, to get back or get back earlier,” Bylsma said. … See the article here

Cook: First goal is uplifting Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik said it Wednesday night after Game 1. So did winger Alex Kovalev. The Penguins didn’t beat the Tampa Bay Lightning by scoring three third-period goals as much as they won by standing up to and staring down the Lightning’s all-out blitz in the first period … Visit link

Penguins fall to Tampa, 5-1; NHL playoff series tied at 1-1 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning, 5-1, tonight at Consol Energy Center in Game 2 of the teams’ first-round playoff series … Excerpt from

2011 NHL Playoffs: Lightning Tie Series with Penguins; Look Ahead to Home Ice Source: Bleacher Report
Dwayne Roloson stopped 35 shots and Eric Brewer had a three point night as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins by a score of 5-1 on Friday night. … Read more here

Bolts 5, Pens 1: Postgame tidbits. Source: Chipped Ice
= Eight seconds into the second period, Ryan Malone was penalized for closing his hand on the puck. Not exactly what coach Guy Boucher had in mind with his team protecting a 3-0 lead. “We had talked about exactly what happened and avoiding it … Link

Aftermath: Lightning 5, Penguins 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Big Screen Makes Big Impact Source: penguins.nhl.com
On a warm evening in the Steel City, over 1,000 of Penguins fans gathered to cheer on their team by watching Game 2 of the opening playoff round against Tampa Bay on the huge 16’ x 9’ HD outdoor screen presented by Trib Total Media. … Read more

Pens lose 47-1, On to Tampa Source: The Pensblog
Not sure what to say. Pens got behind early, and that was it. … Continued here

THIRD PERIOD( balls): Bolts/Pens, Ouch Tampa leads 4-1 Source: The Pensblog
The Pens could not have played a better period. Craig Adams scored a goal to make it 3-1. Consol was insane. … Read more

@pghpenguins: Huge crowd tonight at the big screen! Check out the view from @CONSOLEnergyCtr – – http://twitpic.com/4lb6rc

SECOND PERIOD: Bolts/Pens, Yikes Pens trail 3-0 Source: The Pensblog
When the national anthem is the highlight of a period you know things went wrong. Consol was alive, and then the Lightning destroyed it. Good news: It is only the second period. … Read more

FIRST PERIOD: Lightning/Pens, Game 2 city Source: The Pensblog
We're live from inside the arena. Unreal atmosphere Go Pens. … Visit link

Pens-Bolts Game 2: In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
0:00: Game over. … Follow this link

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (4/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury speaks to the media following Friday’s game. … Watch video here

Video: We Are One – Game 2 Intro (4/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins ‘We Are One’ intro to start Game 2 against the Lightning in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs … View video

Video: Post-Game: Coach Bylsma (4/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma speaks to the media following Friday’s game. … Video here

Video: Duper’s Dome Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis will do anything to get the puck to the net, including using his head from behind the goal. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Craig Adams (4/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams speaks to the media following Friday’s game. … View video

Video: Post-Game: James Neal (4/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal speaks to the media following Friday’s game. … View video here

Video: Post-Game: Brooks Orpik (4/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik speaks to the media following Friday’s game. … Video here

Video: Game 2 at the TribTron (4/15/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Katie O’Malley meets up with KISS DJs Mikey and Big Bob at the TribTron. … Watch here

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PensHead Daily Links 03-27-2011

Sunday, March 27th, 2011

Pittsburgh Penguins: Why Marc-Andre Fleury Should Win the Hart Trophy Source: Bleacher Report
As I’m writing this, the Pittsburgh Penguins have 98 points and are two points behind the Philadelphia Flyers for the top seed in the Eastern Conference, with a crucial matchup between the two teams on Tuesday night. What is remarkable to think is that the Penguins are still in this position following key injuries to Sidney Crosby , Evgeni Malkin, Jordan Staal, Brooks Orpik, Mark Letestu, Dustin Jeffrey and a number of other players … More here

Notebook: Records Were Made To Be Broken Source: penguins.nhl.com
The NHL’s latest commercials like to tell us that “History Will Be Made” in the playoffs. … View post

Penguins win 4th straight shootout, beat Panthers (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Midway through the season, Sidney Crosby would have been the runaway choice for the NHL's most valuable player. In a pregame ceremony Sunday, Marc-Andre Fleury was honored as Pittsburgh's team MVP. In the absence of Crosby, the reinvented Penguins continued to rely upon Fleury to keep winning games. … The rest is here

Penguins win fourth game in a row, 2-1, against Panthers Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins won for the fourth game in a row, 2-1, against the Florida Panthers this afternoon at Consol Energy Center. … Continued here

Aftermath: Penguins 2, Panthers 1 (SO) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Fleury leads Penguins to NHL record 4th straight shootout victory Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 2 – Florida 1 (SO) The Pittsburgh Penguins played in their fourth straight shootout and were victorious for the fourth straight game. Marc Andre Fleury made 37 saves and Ben Lovejoy scored in regulation, while Alex Kovalev, James Neal scored in the shootout, leading Pittsburgh to a 2-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on … Visit link

Pens shootout winners again 2-1 Source: The Pensblog
Another shootout win for the Pens. Very strange moment in the game when Vokoun left the game and Scott Clemmensen came in for OT … Read the rest here

Penguins win fourth consecutive shootout game Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins set a team record today by playing in a fourth consecutive shootout game. … View post

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 7, Red Wings 4 – 03-27-11 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. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history … View post

Fleury Named Team MVP Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Prior to Sunday’s game against Florida, head coach Dan Bylsma was asked who he thought should be awarded the team’s Most Valuable Player Award. … More here

Video: Post-Game: Alex Kovalev (3/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alex Kovalev speaks with the media following Sunday’s shootout win versus Florida. … Watch here

Video: Robbing Repik Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury stretches out for a big pad save on Michal Repik. … To see video click here

Video: Just a Pinch Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy’s pinch pays off as he goes for the loose puck and then finds a small opening to beat Tomas Vokoun. … Watch here

Video: Panthers vs. Penguins Shootout – 3/27 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the entire shootout from the Florida Panthers and Pittsburgh Penguins from March 27, 2011. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: James Neal (3/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal speaks with the media following Sunday’s shootout win versus Florida. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Brooks Orpik (3/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik speaks with the media following Sunday’s shootout win versus Florida. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Ben Lovejoy (3/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy speaks with the media following Sunday’s shootout win versus Florida. … See this video

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (3/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury speaks with the media following Sunday’s shootout win versus Florida. … See video here

Video: Post-Game: Coach Bylsma (3/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Head Coach Dan Bylsma speaks with the media following Sunday’s shootout win versus Florida. … See video here

Video: Quick Hands Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alex Kovalev scores the winner in the shootout with a quick backhand to forehand deke. … See this video

THIRD PERIOD: Pens/Panthers, Rev.Lovejoy Source: The Pensblog
Ben Lovejoy has been playing unreal hockey, and he tied the game for the Pens late in the second. Kovy with a sick pass to set it up. Game has been boring as shit though. … View post

Stat Nerd Sunday: Which NHL teams are sloppy with second chances? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
(Ed. Note: Welcome to Stat Nerd Sunday, where we occasionally obsess over hockey numbers like a Dungeon Master obsessing over the level of his warrior elf. Here's Matt Barr, formerly of LCS: Guide To Hockey and Trolleytracks and now blogging … Continue reading → … More

SECOND PERIOD: Pens/Panthers, Orpik returns Source: The Pensblog
[Katie Z] Orpik's back. Already won 18 awards. … Follow this link

FLEURY NAMED MVP: PENGUINS TEAM AWARDS RUNDOWN Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins held their annual team awards ceremony before Sundays game vs. the Florida Panthers … See the article here

Crosby skates again before Penguins game (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Sidney Crosby was back on the ice Sunday morning for a skate with a handful of teammates. … More

AHL Gameday 72 – Hershey Bears Source: The Pensblog
5:00 PM Giant Center NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain Braden Holtby has been re-assigned to Hershey, after an 18-save shutout of the Montreal Canadiens (NHL) last night. God help us … Excerpt from

Crosby Latest: Bylsma remains cautious….vibe is Crosby returning not a matter of “if” but “when” Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Crosby Latest In the past 3 to 4 days, more and more vibes out of Sidney Crosby’s camp and even those in the Penguins organization, have centered around the expectation that Sidney Crosby will return this season. According to sources for over a week now, Crosby’s intention is to play this season and not take … Continued here

Penguins Players Honored at Annual Team Awards Pre-Game Ceremony Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins held their annual team awards ceremony before Sunday’s game vs. … Continue reading here

Keven Veilleux developing with time Source: The Pensblog
The Penguins have a special future player in 6'5, 218 lb. … More

Phantom’s Revenge. WB/S PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
WB/S loses again last night, 4-3 to Adirondack. With Brad Thiessen in Pittsburgh, John Curry stepped into the starting net role. Not a surprise they've dropped two in a row in his absence … Read the rest here

Video: Game-Day: Dan Bylsma (3/27/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma before today’s game against the Florida Panthers at CONSOL Energy Center. … View video here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Episode 24 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears & Katie O’Malley host. … To see video click here

Panthers @ Penguins Pre-Game Lineup Notes: Pens look to avoid trap game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Panthers (29-36-10, 68 pts) @ Penguins (44-23-8, 96 pts) When: 1:13 p.m. | Where: Consol Energy Center TV: Fox Sports Pittsburgh | Radio: 105.9 the X Game Buzz The Penguins come into today’s game four points behind the Philadelphia Flyers and the Penguins will be looking to avoid a trap game today with Tuesday’s showdown … Visit link

Gameday 76 – Panthers Source: The Pensblog
1:00 pm CONSOL Energy Center TV: FSN Sure, beating the Red Wings, Flyers and Devils feels nice, but it would be a huge mistake to assume that this team today is any less important. The Pens are five points ahead of the Lightning, with home-ice advantage at stake … See the article here

Panthers at Penguins – 03-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME -We can’t say it any better: -It’s a wonderfully sunny but cold day in Pittsburgh. … Excerpt from

Pens-Panthers In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:44 AM: The Penguins take on the revamped Florida Panthers today, but before the puck drops, there are several exciting things happening. First, Sidney Crosby skated for about 45 minutes this morning. Second, Brook Orpik will return to the Pen… … See the article here

Crosby Is Coming Back. Soon. Oh man. Source: The Pensblog
Rob Rossi with the article. [ trib ] “Those who know the old Sidney Crosby rediscovered him this week. A teammate marveled at his timing during individual on-ice workouts … See the article here

Crosby Skates On Sunday Morning Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Penguins captain Sidney Crosby had an early morning skate with some teammates on Sunday morning at CONSOL Energy Center. Crosby joined Mark Letestu, Eric Tangradi and Eric Godard for assorted stickhandl… … View post

About the Panthers – 03-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Panthers. When and where: 1 p.m. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins Cup Chronicles: John Cullen Source: Tribune-Review
John Cullen found himself in strange territory for the first third of the 1990-91 season atop the NHL’s scoring leaders. … Link

Veilleux hones skills, emerges as playmaker Source: Tribune-Review
Keven Veilleux’s season has taken a turn in the past six weeks, and it’s a turn that could lead to him playing in the NHL some day. … View post

Granato: This Penguins team has regal feel Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins assistant coach Tony Granato added another chapter to the Sidney Crosby-Wayne Gretzky comparisons on Monday after a win in Detroit. That was the start of three consecutive shootout victories for the Penguins, who are 18-11-5 since Crosby last played Jan. … Read more here

Penguins clinch fifth straight playoff berth Source: Tribune-Review
A loss 4-2 loss Saturday night by the Carolina Hurricanes at home to the Tampa Bay Lightning guaranteed the Penguins will finish no lower than eighth overall in the Eastern Conference. … Follow this link

Orpik’s return further bolsters Penguins’ defense Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins have allowed just one goal in their past two games, and their already stingy defense is getting a big boost today with the return of Brooks Orpik. … Read this article

Crosby return could come soon Source: Tribune-Review
Those associated with the Penguins are expecting to hear “Crosby is cleared” sometime soon from a team physician. … View post

Penguins Notebook: Orpik’s return should boost penalty-killing Source: Post Gazette
Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik has had a difficult time hiding his impatience while his broken right index finger healed, and it wasn’t because he struggled doing tasks such as brushing his teeth left-handed. Orpik has wanted badly to get back in the lineup, and his wait ends today. … Follow this link

Penguins get results reuniting Kunitz, Staal, Kennedy Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins knew left winger Chris Kunitz had the skill set to play with all-world center Sidney Crosby, but, with Crosby out, the Penguins had to devise an alternative plan. They decided Kunitz also might fit with strong two-way center Jordan Staal and right winger Tyler Kennedy. It worked. … The rest is here

On the Penguins: Management not writing off Cooke Source: Post Gazette
It would have been the easy thing to do. It certainly would have been the popular thing to do … See more here

Empty Netter Assists – 03-27-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Go ahead and hang on to that Matt Cooke (above) jersey . -” Matt apologized to everyone (his teammates) and assured us that he was going to change his style of play .” – Kris … … View post

Van Riemsdyk’s hat trick lifts Flyers over Isles (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
UNIONDALE, N.Y. – Gloves were dropped and blows delivered twice in the first 21 seconds … See the article here

Penguins clinch a playoff berth Source: Post Gazette
Despite being off tonight, the Penguins clinched a playoff berth when Carolina, the ninth-place team in the Eastern Conference, lost to Tampa Bay, 4-2. … Go here to read the rest

2010-2011 Pittsburgh Penguins: Going To Playoff City Source: The Pensblog
Magic number is 0. Carolina lost tonight … Continue reading here

Penguins clinch playoff berth – 03-26-11 Source: Empty Netters
p3-eavMSBnk By way of the Hurricanes’ 4-2 loss at Tampa Bay tonight, the Penguins have clinched their fifth consecutive Stanley Cup playoff berth. Don’t expect Dicks’ Sporting Goods to sell t-shirts commemorating the event. … Go here to read the rest

All Three Penguins Cup Champions Win State Titles Source: penguins.nhl.com
The three Penguins Cup champions – Mars (Class A), Bishop Canevin (Class AA) and Upper St. Clair (Class AAA) – all defeated the Flyers Cup champions to win Pennsylvania high school hockey state titles on Saturday at Ice Line Arena in W… … See the article here

Shootout Saga Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Don’t be fooled by Chris Kunitz’s mustache. He may be sporting the upper-lip hair since he lost the Penguins’ last “Mustache Boy” shootout on March 1, where the last Penguin… … Read more

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 3, Flyers 1 – 03-26-11 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. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. We will look b … … Read more

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PensHead Daily Links 03-21-2011

Monday, March 21st, 2011

Penguins support stiff suspension for Cooke (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – The Pittsburgh Penguins think the NHL finally got the message right. It didn't matter that one of their own players received it. … See the article here

@pghpenguins: #Pens playing a game of “don't let the soccer ball touch the ground” earlier today! – http://twitpic.com/4bxgkm

Canucks centre Malhotra out for season (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
Manny Malhotra will miss the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs after suffering a serious eye injury last week, the Vancouver Canucks announced on Monday. … More here

NHL hits Penguins’ Cooke with long suspension Source: Post Gazette
The NHL has suspended Penguins left winger Matt Cooke for the final 10 games of the regular season and the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs for a hit to the head of New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh Sunday. … Excerpt from

Cooke suspended through 1st round of NHL playoffs (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Penguins forward Matt Cooke was suspended for the remainder of the regular season and first round of the playoffs by the NHL for elbowing Ryan McDonagh of the New York Rangers in the head. … Read more

Pens lose Cooke for regular season and Round 1 Source: Tribune-Review
Controversial left wing Matt Cooke might not play again for the Penguins this season. … See the rest here

Pens GM Ray Shero comes out in strong support of Cooke’s suspension Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ray Shero has come out in strong support of the NHL’s decision to suspend Matt Cooke for the rest of the regular season and the first round of the playoffs, Shero announced in a released statement from the team. The suspension is warranted because thats exactly the kind of hit were trying … Read the rest here

Is Matt Cooke’s 10-game, 1st-round playoff suspension enough? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL's suspension of Pittsburgh Penguins winger Matt Cooke for an elbow delivered to the head of New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh kowtows to popular opinion, smacks of a “makeup call” for previous unpunished misdeeds and stands in utter … Continue reading → … Read more

NHL statement on Matt Cooke suspension. Source: Chipped Ice
Penguins LW Matt Cooke has received the longest suspension in franchise history and is now the fourth player inNHL history to be suspended for the rest ofa season. The official release from the NHL after a long hearing betweenHockey Operations and Cooke in Toronto this afternoon: TORONTO (March 21, 2011) — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke … Read more here

Ray Shero Statement on Matt Cooke Suspension Source: penguins.nhl.com
Following is a statement from Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager Ray Shero after the National Hockey League ruled today that Penguins forward Matt Cooke will be suspended for the rest of the regular season (10 games) and the first round of the pl… … Excerpt from

Penguins’ Cooke Suspended for Remainder of Regular Season and First Round of Stanley Cup Playoffs Source: penguins.nhl.com
TORONTO (March 21, 2011) — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke has been suspended for the remainder of the regular season (10 games) and the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffsfor delivering an elbow to the head of New York Ran… … Read the rest here

Cooke suspended for rest of regular season and 1st round of playoffs Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Word has come down that Matt Cooke has been suspended for the rest of the regular season and the first round of the playoffs. The suspension is the longest in team history and could end up being for a total of 17 games, if the Penguins first round series were to go 7 games. … See more here

Matt Cooke Suspended For Season, First Round of Playoffs Source: The Pensblog
Matt Cooke has been suspended for the rest of the season and the first round of the playoffs for his elbow to the head of Rangers' defenseman Ryan McDonagh yesterday. Nick Kypreos reported the suspension on Twitter . It was expected that the league would come down hard on Cooke and they did … Read this article

Gameday 73 – Red Wings Source: The Pensblog
7:30 pm Joe Louis Arena TV: Versus/TSN2 There's actually a hockey game today. Surprise! It's always special when the Pens play the Wings, no matter who's suiting up or when or where the game takes place. The Pens are in the middle of the toughest stretch of the year so far, so they'll need a big effort tonight and for the rest of the year … Read this article

Cooke suspended rest of regular season, first round of playoffs – 03-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins forward Matt Cooke has been suspended for the rest of the regular season as well as the first round of the playoffs for his hit to the head of Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh yesterday . There are 10 games remaining in the Penguins’ regular season. Cooke will forfeith $219,512.20 in salary … Continue reading here

Stat Nerd: What gets playoff bubble teams into NHL postseason? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
(Ed. Note: Typically found on Sunday, Stat Nerd is where we occasionally obsess over hockey numbers like a Dungeon Master obsessing over the level of his warrior elf. Here's Matt Barr, formerly of LCS: Guide To Hockey and Trolleytracks and … Continue reading → … See the rest here

Pens, Wings speak on controversrial Cooke. Source: Chipped Ice
What Penguins and Red Wings players/coaches had to say about controversial LW Matt Cooke, who was having a disciplinary hearing today at Toronto for his elbow to the head of Rangers D Ryan McDonagh Sunday in the Penguins’ home loss to New YOrk. CRAIG ADAMS = On Cooke putting in a teammates in a tough spot: I dont … Excerpt from

Nick Petersen’s First. WB/S PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
Another strong 59 1/2-minute effort from the defensively strong and offensively respectable Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Recently called up rookie prospect Nick Petersen scored his first career AHL goal, pulling off a highlight-reel type spin move from the corner on goaltender Mike Murphy. Zach Sill continues to develop into an NHL prospect himself, as he scores his 10th of the season – his third in the last three games. … Read more here

Whiteout Shirts On-Sale Source: The Pensblog
The new “Let's Do This” WB/S Penguins whiteout shirts are available for purchase inside the Pens pro shop in Wilkes-Barre. No clue if you can get these online. Go Pens … Go here to read the rest

Crosby Continues To Progress Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch Video | View Photo Gallery Share Penguins captain Sidney Crosby continues to progress in his recovery from a … … Continued here

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 5, Rangers 4 – 03-21-11 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. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. We will look back on … … More

Sidney Crosby puts on pads, participates in some drills (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby has been out since Jan. 5 when he suffered a second blow to the head in… … More here

Penguins expecting Cooke to be suspended (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In the third period of a tie game with the New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins winger Matt Cooke stuck his… … Excerpt from

Video: Game-Day: Dan Bylsma (3/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Head Coach Dan Bylsma speak with the media prior to the Penguins game against the Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. … To see video click here

Video: Game-Day: Kris Letang (3/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang speaks with the media prior to the Penguins game against the Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. … See this video

Video: Game-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (3/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury speaks with the media prior to the Penguins game against the Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. … See video here

Video: Game-Day: Arron Asham (3/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Arron Asham speaks with the media prior to the Penguins game against the Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. … See video here

Video: Game-Day: Chris Kunitz (3/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz speaks with the media prior to the Penguins game against the Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. … View video

Puck Headlines: Players rant on Cooke; Big 10 hockey coming (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. As Lambert pointed out this morning, the Nashville Predators' humongous fish-tossing … Continue reading → … The rest is here

Senators extend goalie Anderson’s deal 4 years (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
Ottawa Senators GM Bryan Murray announced Monday that goaltender Craig Anderson has signed a four-year contract extension worth $12.75 million US. … Read the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Winger Matt Cooke Does Something Stupid Again Source: Bleacher Report
As a Pittsburgh Penguin fan, I’m finding it harder and harder to defend Pens’ winger Matt Cooke. … More here

Pre-Game Buzz: Opportunity opens up for Arron Asham Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Game 73 Penguins (41-23-8, 90 pts) @ Red Wings (43-21-8, 94 pts) OPPORTUNITY OPENS UP FOR ASHAM A minor injury to Mark Letestu (upper body) and Matt Cooke’s antics have opened up a previous logjam at the forward position. The beneficiary tonight will be winger Arron Asham who will return to the lineup for the … View post

Matt Cooke: Ranking the Worst Hits from the Pittsburgh Penguins Forward Source: Bleacher Report
On Sunday, during the NBC Game of the Week broadcast of the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers matchup, Penguins’ forward Matt Cooke delivered an elbow to the head of Rangers’ Ryan McDonagh … Read the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Matt Cooke and His Five Most Infamous Moments Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins have been at the forefront of the fight to hold the NHL more accountable about headshots and suspensions. That’s why the Matt Cooke’s elbow to New York Rangers’ Ryan McDonaugh is so ironic. Cooke is a repeat offender and always seems to be aiming for the head of his opponent. … The rest is here

Nick Kypreos: Mario Tells Cooke To Change His Game Or Else Source: The Pensblog
From Nick Kypreos of Rogers Sportsnet on Twitter: The worst part of the Cooke elbow, besides the stupidity of the play, is the bad situation that it puts Mario and the Penguins in. Both have spoken out against violence and head shots recently, calling for stiffer penalties and suspensions. The bottom line is Matt Cooke made Mario and the Pens look bad with his play yesterday … View post

Matt Cooke: He Won’t Be Suspended for the Rest of the NHL Season and Playoffs Source: Bleacher Report
Yesterday, Matt Cooke elbowed New York Rangers’ defenseman Ryan McDonagh in the head (see video below). He was given a major and a game misconduct … Follow this link

Cooke to have hearing; Johnson to start in net; Asham returns; – 03-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins forward Matt Cooke (above) is scheduled to have an in-person hearing in Toronto today at 1 1:30 p.m. in regards to his hit to the head of Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh during yesterday’s game … Read more

Video: Exclusive: Sidney Crosby Practice (3/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTv cameras were at Southpointe Iceoplex this morning covering Sidney Crosby’s ongoing rehab workout. … See video here

Positive vibes continue on the Crosby front Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
On the possibility of Sidney Crosby making a return at somepoint in the post-season, the Penguins are said to be “upbeat” and “very encouraged” by the progress Crosby is making, sources tell Inside Pittsburgh Sports. Crosby who is a week into the “skating” part of his rehab”, has been able to intensify his skating to … Excerpt from

Zetterberg says he’d suspend Cooke for the rest of the season, including playoffs Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Game Day Buzz The Penguins face the Detroit Red Wings tonight at Joe Louis Arena and one star Red Wing is weighing in on Penguins forward Matt Cooke this morning. … More here

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Mario Lemieux: It’s Time to Put Up or Shut Up Source: Bleacher Report
I remember the date of February 13th this year quite well. After an out-and-out brawl between the New York Islanders and the Pittsburgh Penguins , where players were suspended and dirty hits were being handed out like suckers at the grocery store to little kids, Penguins owner Mario Lemieux hopped up on his soap box and proclaimed: “The NHL had a chance to send a clear and strong message that those kinds of actions are unacceptable and embarrassing to the sport. It failed.” “We, as a league, must do a better job of protecting the integrity of the game and the safety of our players. … Read more

NHL: Pens management won’t go to bat for Cooke this time around Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins have long gone to bat for Matt Cooke but according to sources close to the situation, Cooke and his agent Pat Morris are not expecting any support “at all” from the Penguins this time around, as Cooke meets with league officials in Toronto this afternoon in the 1 p.m. hour. In fact, there’s … More

Penguins Report: Game Day at Detroit Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:51 AM: We arrived at Joe Louis Arena just after the Red Wings took the ice for their 10:30 a.m. morning skate. Pics soon to follow Here they are: Ageless captain Nick Lidstrom (left); Brian Rafalski and Henrik Zetterberg sharing… … Excerpt from

What We Learned: Matt Cooke gives NHL chance for big ban (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team. … Read more here

NHL: Matt Cooke Elbow and What Mario Lemieux Should Do Source: Bleacher Report
Once again, Matt Cooke is in the headlines. And once again, it wasn’t for an important goal, play or his humanitarian work. Matt Cooke is in the headlines for none other than another cheap-shot. … Follow this link

NHL: Pittsburgh Penguins’ Matt Cooke Really Screwed It Up This Time Source: Bleacher Report
Boy, Matt Cooke has some really bad timing, doesn’t he? Sure, the Penguins lost 5-2 to the Rangers on Sunday, but the real story is Matt Cooke delivering a flying elbow to Ryan McDonagh and sending the anti-Penguins blogosphere into an absolute tizzy. Cooke is most definitely going to be suspended and he absolutely deserves it. It’s probably going to be for the rest of the regular season and into the playoffs, which is not good times if you are a Penguins fan. I am not going to be the one who piles onto Cooke and calls him a dirty player, a disgrace to the game, blah blah blah. … More here

About the Red Wings – 03-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Red Wings. When and where: 7:30 p.m., Joe Louis Arena. TV: Versus, TSN2, RIS … Read the rest here

RECAP: The Walls Of Jero-Cooke. PENS LOSE Source: The Pensblog
What will get lost in the Cooke elbow shit is that this was a really good game at one point — very defensive, playoff-like tone. The Penguins owned the second period but could not beat King Henrik. Something that has hurt the Penguins over the last two years is their inability to score a huge powerplay goal. … Continued here

Cal U Athletics: Latest Vulcans Sports Headlines Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Sunday March 20, 2011 Cal U falls twice by one run at Slippery Rock The Vulcans were swept by Slippery Rock in a pair of pitchers duels on Sunday afternoon in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) West action at Jack Critchfield Park, losing 3-2 and 2-1. With the losses, the California University of Pennsylvania baseball … Continued here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Episode 23 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears and Katie O’Malley host. … View video here

League schedules in person hearing for Matt Cooke Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The National Hockey League is fully expected to come down hard on Penguins winger Matt Cooke today. As expected, Cooke has a hearing scheduled in person with the league, which in all likelyhood means a suspension of 6+ games. How the league comes down on Cooke will be interesting to watch as there’s a lot … See the article here

Sidney Crosby back in pads? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby has been out since January 5 when he suffered a second blow to the head… … The rest is here

Penguins expecting Cooke suspension (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In the third period of a tie game with the New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins winger Matt Cooke stuck his… … Continued here

Empty Netter Assists – 03-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins 3lmn2B0TuF8 -Dave Molinari’s recap from yesterday’s game . “I don’t think you can talk about eliminating head shots from the game, as we have as an organization, and not expect that to be examined, as what looks to be contact right to the head, on the play.” – Dan Bylsma on Matt Cooke’s elbow to the head of Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh. -The … Continued here

Rangers: Cooke just trying to finish his check? Source: Tribune-Review
The Rangers are no strangers to Matt Cooke’s sometimes reckless style, but even they seemed taken aback by his elbow to Ryan McDonagh’s head Sunday. … Read more here

Upper St. Clair Wins Penguins Cup Title in Thrilling Fashion Source: penguins.nhl.com
The NCAA Tournament isn’t the only place for thrilling finishes in March. The Penguins Cup Class AAA final saw a fantastic finish between the Upper St … Excerpt from

Well At Least Crosby Skated Sunday Morning Source: The Pensblog
NBC showed this on their broadcast on Sunday: Def some training going on. Man … The rest is here

NHL Roundup: Devils victory fuels thoughts of playoff run Source: Post Gazette
The New Jersey Devils refuse to quit on their long shot playoff hopes. … See the article here

Cooke’s illegal hit proves costly Source: Post Gazette
There are a few ways to view the elbow Penguins winger Matt Cooke drove into the head of New York defenseman Ryan McDonagh Sunday afternoon at Consol Energy Center. Some might think it was selfish for Cooke to throw that kind of hit in the third period of a tied score. And they would have a point. … More

Penguins Notebook: Short-handed effort by Kunitz wasted Source: Post Gazette
At the time, Chris Kunitz’s shift as a penalty killer several minutes into the third period Sunday seemed like it might be the story of the Penguins’ game against the New York Rangers. … Go here to read the rest

Baby Penguins Banter: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Clinches Playoff Spot Source: Bleacher Report
On Saturday night, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins became the first team in the American Hockey League to clinch a spot in the Calder Cup Playoffs when they defeated the Worcester Sharks by a score of 5-3. The Sharks led 2-1 after the first period, but in the second period, the Penguins took over the game with a Brett Sterling power play goal 39 seconds into the middle frame. Corey Potter then added a second power play tally at the 10:48 mark. … Read the rest here

Bishop Canevin Earns Class AA Penguins Cup Title Source: penguins.nhl.com
Finally. After eight straight eliminations in the semifinals, head coach Kevin Zielmanski and the Bishop Canevin Crusaders broke through to the Class AA Penguins Cup final, and, finally, claimed the championship title with a 5-2 defeat of Pete… … Continued here

Lapierre, Higgins fitting in nicely with Canucks (The Vancouver Sun) Source: Yahoo Sports
We are, if anything, creatures of habit. Take, for example, the things we do upon waking or the time of day we go to the gym. … See the rest here

The truth about Scotiabank Place noise (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
The complaint is often heard about Scotiabank Place: It is as quiet as a morgue, filled with lifeless, unexcitable fans. Rather than serving to lift the spirits of their team, they sit on hands as if they were not watching a hockey game but browsing in a library. … Read the rest here

Mars Wins Third-Straight Class A Penguins Cup Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Mars Planets won their third Class A title in a row against the Hampton Talbots in the 2011 Penguins Cup final at CONSOL Energy Center Sunday. Mars sophomore Austin Heakins stole the show with 2 goals and an assist in a 5-0 win, and he was… … See the article here

Penguins vs. Red Wings Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 41-23-8-90 Home: 22-13-2-46 Road: 19-10-6-44 WHEN: March 21, 2011… … More

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Matt Cooke: Enough Is Enough Source: Bleacher Report
How often have we heard the National Hockey League front offices and Gary Bettman talk about getting rid of shots to the head in the game? How many times have we heard shots to the head and cheap shots, followed by the name Matt Cooke ? Far too often … Read the rest here

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Monday, March 14th, 2011

GM Meetings, Day 1: Bettman, Shero, and others talk headshots/concussions. Source: Chipped Ice
Greetings from Boca Raton, Fla., dear readers. … Read more

Concussions: New rules for treating NHL players (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Accidental concussions in the NHL have doubled since last season, and general managers are looking at ways to slow the game. The GMs began three days of meetings Monday with head injuries leading the agenda. … Read more here

Head hits dominate NHL general managers’ meetings Source: Post Gazette
BOCA RATON, Fla. … Read more

Sidney Crosby Feels Fine After Skating: Return to Penguins Very Likely This Year Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh Penguins fans are getting ready to explode in excitement as it is now more and more likely that Sidney Crosby will be making a return this season. On Monday, as the NHL general managers had a lengthy discussion about how to prevent concussions, Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby skated for the first time since suffering his in the first days of January. … See the article here

Children’s Book Collection Brings Pages of Donations from Fans Source: penguins.nhl.com
Before the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. … More here

Puck Headlines: Bettman’s 5-point plan on concussions; no, Jets, no? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Tyler Ennis of the Buffalo Sabres wears a sticker on his … Continue reading → … More

NHL News and Rumors: Is Pittsburgh Penguin Sidney Crosby Milking His Injury? Source: Bleacher Report
Let’s face it folks, not only is Sidney Crosby the best player in the NHL, but he is the most important player for marketing the league in years. His style of play and clean image are easily marketable and people love him, but that shouldn’t make him impervious from criticism … Link

Penguins, CONSOL Energy Center Named Finalists For Prestigious ‘Sports Business Awards’ Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a finalist for Professional Sports Team of the Year and CONSOL Energy Center is a finalist as Sports Facility of the Year, it was announced today by the Sports Business Journal and Sports Business Daily. Winner… … See more here

Video: Injury Update: Aaron Asham (3/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Aaron Asham updates the media following Monday’s Practice. … See this video

Transcript of Sidney Crosby’s comments to the media earlier today Source: Post Gazette
Here is a transcript of Sidney Crosby’s interview this morning with members of the media. The transcript was provided by the Pittsburgh Penguins. … Continued here

Sidney Crosby Media Transcript Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Sidney Crosby Media Transcript On the last few days: Ive had some good days here the last few, and I was able to get on a bike and exercise a bit. I didnt have any symptoms doing that. I was given the opportunity to skate, the doctors said I could give it a try and … More here

Sidney Crosby Skates Again and Has Interesting Things to Say in His Media Q&A Source: Bleacher Report
What may have seemed like a typical Monday became a cause for celebration for the Pittsburgh Penguins organization and fans. Captain Sidney Crosby took the ice again for the first time since being diagnosed with a concussion on January 6. Afterwards, he spoke with the media regarding his skate, as well as other topics … Read this article

Pens Practice Notes: Asham working his way back into game shape Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Monday Practice Notes — The Penguins continue to inch closer to getting back to full on the heels of the Sidney Crosby news this morning. — Forward Arron Asham who has been sidelined since Feb 1, as expected, participated fully in today’s practice and his availability to return to the lineup is imminent. Asham said … Follow this link

Crosby Media Q and A Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby skated for the first time since suffering a concussion in early January. … See the article here

NHL News & Rumors: Sidney Crosby Skates for First Time Since Injury Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins has skated for the first time on Monday since suffering a concussion that has kept him out of the lineup since January 5. … Read this article

Sidney Crosby Skates [UPDATED VIDEO] Source: The Pensblog
Not a joke. … The rest is here

NHL Playoffs: What Each Postseason Team Needs to Fix to Be a Serious Contender Source: Bleacher Report
We have officially entered the stretch run of the 2010-2011 NHL regular season. This is the time for teams that are already in contention to tweak what they have to their needs, and for teams on the outside to do whatever they can to get in. Improvements must be made in order for all teams to go on viable runs for the Stanley Cup. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Off-Day: Dan Bylsma (3/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Monday’s practice. … Watch here

Video: Off-Day: James Neal (3/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to reporters following Monday’s practice. … See video here

Video: Off-Day: Zbynek Michalek (3/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to reporters following Monday’s practice. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Paul Martin (3/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin talks to reporters following Monday’s practice. … Watch video here

Video: Off-Day: Sidney Crosby (3/14/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby speaks to the media following his first on ice workout since early January. … Watch here

Crosby talks about his light skate this morning and recovery Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Crosby media session notes — Sidney Crosby has taken the first couple steps to “possibly” returning this season from post-concussion symptoms that have sidelined him for over two months. After being unable to shake off lingering symptoms such as random headches, Crosby has been symptom free for a “few days” now, the Penguins captain just … Link

Penguins C Crosby returns to practice (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby returned to the ice on Monday for the first time since missing 29 games with a concussion. Crosby, the Penguins captain who last played on Jan. … More

The Morning Skate: 3/14 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. The PensBlog has been nice enough to let me share the Morning Skate with you . You can follow us on Twitter @RLDhockey ! The Morning After: Yesterday’s scores: Capitals 4, Blackhawks 3 (OT) Penguins 5, Oilers 1 Kings 3, Stars 2 Sabres 6, Senators 4 Coyotes 5, Ducks 2 Predictions record: 4-1 My 3 stars of the night: 1. … Read more here

Pens’ Crosby returns to the ice for 1st time since early January Source: Post Gazette
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was back on the ice this morning for the first time after missing 29 games with a concussion, the team reported on its website. … Continue reading here

Crosby returns to ice for light workout, first since concussion diagnosis Source: Tribune-Review
The first day of annual NHL general manager meetings in Florida will be dominated by significant news from Pittsburgh. … Go here to read the rest

@pghpenguins: #Pens Crosby skating this morning before practice: http://bit.ly/dI4SvG – – http://twitpic.com/49g154

Sidney Crosby Takes to the Ice for First Time Since Injury Source: Bleacher Report
This morning, Pittsburgh Penguins superstar SidneyCrosby skated for the first time since being injured by a concussion in early January. The Penguins reported that Crosby skated in full gear for about 15 minutes in Pittsburgh. He took some shots and stick-handled around some cones on the ice. … Read the rest here

Video: Sidney Crosby takes the ice for 1st time since concussion (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
So is there still time for Sidney Crosby to rally in the Hart Trophy race? … Read more here

Crosby, Tangradi skate, Asham practices – 03-14-11 Source: Empty Netters
Some pretty good news on multiple fronts at Penguins’ practice today. First and foremost, Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, who has been sidelined since Jan … Excerpt from

@pghpenguins: #Pens Crosby skated this morning b4 practice! Read more: http://bit.ly/dI4SvG – Pic: – http://twitpic.com/49fqsd

Crosby skates for the first time this morning Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITTSBURGH — One interesting development for the Penguins this morning. The Penguins have announced that Sidney Crosby skated for the first time this morning, going through a 15-minute skate. … Continued here

Sidney Crosby Skates Source: The Pensblog
Not a joke. From the Pens website : Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was back on the ice for the first time since missing 29 games with a concussion. … Read more here

Crosby Skates for First Time Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was back on the ice for the first time since missing 29 games with a concussion. Crosby skated on the ice for about 15 minutes in full gear early in the morning at CONSOL E… … The rest is here

What We Learned: Why Teemu Selanne absolutely rules (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team. Feel free to complain about … Continue reading → … Continue reading here

Penguins Report: 3/14/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Breaking news: Sidney Crosby skated this morning (10:07 AM). Watch PensTV’s video of Sid skating (10:20 AM) Eric Tangradi is back on the ice as well (9:42 AM). … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 03-14-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from yesterday’s game . “We needed a rebound game.” – Dan Bylsma. -The Edmonton Journal’s recap . … Go here to read the rest

RECAP: Edmonton Sucks. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
Good bounce-back win for the Pens. Edmonton completely sucks, so the game really wasn't interesting. But nonetheless the Pens took care of business. … Read more

Video: Sidney Crosby Skates (3/14/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby takes the ice at CONSOL Energy Center for a light workout. Here is Sid taking the ice. … Watch here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey: Episode 22 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears and Katie O’Malley host. … Watch video here

Ex-Sabres great Martin dies Source: Tribune-Review
The Sabres’ famed French Connection lost a member when Rick Martin died Sunday. … More here

Penguins played with fewer defensemen Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins were forced to play with five defensemen instead of the usual complement of six against Edmonton on Sunday for two reasons. … Read this article

Management of brain injuries critical for healing Source: Tribune-Review
If the sports world is taking concussions more seriously, blame it on the wide world of research. … The rest is here

Head knocks weigh on NHL general managers Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby’s concussion is causing a headache for the Penguins on the ice and the National Hockey League off it. … The rest is here

Quick hits, Analysis on Pitt’s side of the bracket in the Southeast Region Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
A LOOK AT PITT’S SIDE OF THE BRACKET Despite earning a No. 1 seed in the Southeast Region and the third overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, the same question marks surround the Pittsburgh Panthers (27-5) as in years past. … More here

Staal bounces back Source: Post Gazette
Jordan Staal did not need to be told how poorly he played in the Penguins’ loss Saturday to Montreal. … More here

Sunday’s Three Stars: Korpikoski nets pair; Sabres sink Sens (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Lauri Korpikoski, Phoenix Coyotes Korpikoski's first goal against the Anaheim Ducks gave Phoenix a 2-1, but it was his goal 1:01 after Corey Perry tied things up gave the Coyotes the lead for good in a 5-2 … Continue reading → … The rest is here

Penguins Notebook: Short bench was no problem Source: Post Gazette
As the Penguins were heading to the ice for Sunday’s pregame warmup, winger Eric Godard sidled up to defenseman Ben Lovejoy. “He said he was going to rotate in with the [defensemen],” Lovejoy said. “I didn’t understand. … Read more

NHL Roundup: Capitals post 8th win in row Source: Post Gazette
The Washington Capitals are no longer waiting for Alex Ovechkin to score. … More

Sidney Crosby Retirement Rumors: Low-Ball Attack by Crosby Critics Source: Bleacher Report
Much like Lebron James of the Miami Heat or Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts, Sidney Crosby is one of the best, if not the best, at his craft. When it comes to being the best like James, Manning, or Crosby there are a ton of fans … Continued here

Senators fall in Buffalo (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
After a loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night that weakened their hold on the final Eastern Conference playoff spot, the Buffalo Sabres had to beat the Ottawa Senators on Sunday afternoon … Excerpt from

Oilers lose fourth straight on the road (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins Sunday matinee with the Edmonton Oilers was the clubs 201st consecutive full-house. … Continue reading here

NCAA Tournament: Pitt earns No. 1 seed in Southeast Region Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Panthers loss to UConn in the Big East Tournament had no bearing on their status with the competion committee as the Panthers earned a No. 1 seed out of the Southeast Region and the 3rd overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. … Go here to read the rest

Aftermath: Penguins 5, Oilers 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Notebook: Depleted Defense Defiant Source: penguins.nhl.com
On Sunday morning, the Penguins learned that they would be without the services of defenseman Matt Niskanen thanks to the flu. .roundedcornr_box { background: #e4e4e4; float: right; margin: 0 10px; width: 235px; border… … Excerpt from

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PensHead Daily Links 03-11-2011

Friday, March 11th, 2011

Brandon DeFazio signs with WB/S Source: The Pensblog
According to the beat reporter for Clarkson hockey, Clarkson University product Brandon DeFazio is rumored to be headed to Wilkes-Barre very soon. … Read more

AHL Gameday 64 – Abbotsford Heat Source: The Pensblog
10:00 PM Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain Featured link: Citizens Voice > > Thiessen, Craig head home to play Abbotsford Last meeting between these two teams: LEADING SCORER TOP PROSPECT Brett Sterling Robert Bortuzzo (20+21) 41 Pts. … Excerpt from

NFLPA files to decertify; League says union wasn’t committed to negotiating Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The NFLPA is taking it to the courts as the NFL declined to open up their books for the last 10 years and show financial documents that the NFLPA was seeking to agree to another extension or new CBA agreement. The NFLPA has officially decertified and has announced their new status as a professional trade … More here

@pghpenguins: And the reason for visit to @PghZoo, Talbot meets “Max” the tiger, named after him! (right) – – http://twitpic.com/48jz5j

What the Penguins Are Saying About the 200th Straight Sellout Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Saturday the Penguins will hit a remarkable milestone against the Montreal Canadiens as they are set to sellout for the 200th straight game. The streak, which includes regular season and playoffs, began Feb. 14, 2007 against Chicago. … Excerpt from

@pghpenguins: Speaking of #Pens, here's Max Talbot meeting “Fleury,” a penguin at the @PghZoo – http://twitpic.com/48jrhs

Video: Off-Day: Dan Bylsma (3/11/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Friday’s practice. … View video

Pens Buzz: Staal, Martin off top power play unit; Kovalev to work the point vs Habs Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Asham very close to being cleared for practice Can Arron Asham work his way back into the top-12? The 32 year old winger has been free of post-concussion symptoms for over a week now and is expected to be cleared to practice with his teammates, following the weekend … View post

@pghpenguins: Just a group of Penguins hanging out at the @PghZoo! #Pens – http://twitpic.com/48ix6h

Penguins to Play Before 200th Straight Home Sellout Saturday vs. Montreal at CONSOL Energy Center Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will play before their 200th straight home sellout when they host the Montreal Canadiens Saturday at 2 p.m. … Continued here

Video: Off-Day: Zbynek Michalek (3/11/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to reporters following Friday’s practice. … To see video click here

Video: Off-Day: Kris Letang (3/11/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to reporters following Friday’s practice. … See this video

Video: Off-Day: Craig Adams (3/11/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams talks to reporters following Friday’s practice. … See this video

The Morning Skate: 3/11 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. … Excerpt from

Penguins Report: 3/11/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:03 AM: All the normal Pens are at practice. No changes from recent days to the group. … See more here

David Morehouse on Hits to the Head Source: The Pensblog
The Globe and Mail has an interesting article on headshots that includes some quotes from Penguins' President & CEO David Morehouse: “We’ve been on both sides of devastating and controversial hits to the head, and we believe that they should be eliminated from the game, period.” Of course, these comments are just going to increase the number of people yelling “MATT COOKE KILLS PEOPLE AND YOU ONLY CARE ABOUT CROSBY!!!!!!!!!!!!” Morehousecontinues, however: “If we’re going to have supplementary discipline it can’t just be a punitive tool, it has to be a legislative tool. And I think we really have to take a hard look at it and try to make sure that teams are held accountable for the behaviour of their players, and that’s us included” No one's going to pay any attention to the “that's us included” line, of course. … Follow this link

Empty Netter Assists – 03-11-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” If we re going to have supplementary discipline it can t just be a punitive tool, it has to be a legislative tool. … View post

Video: Max Talbot Translates for Marc-Andre Fleury Source: penguins.nhl.com
Max Talbot translates Marc-Andre Fleury’s comments following a 5-2 victory over Toronto on 10/10/09 … View video

LINK CITY: Elmo, Dale Hunter, other stuff Source: The Pensblog
Phil V. found these videos of a tornado not even bothering to spread the cheeks of a hardware store: You want a dirty partition hit? Jesus sdlknafdgal Amy S. … Link

Montreal police investigate Chara’s hit Source: Tribune-Review
Montreal police started a criminal investigation Thursday into the on-ice hit by Boston’s Zdeno Chara that left the Canadiens’ Max Pacioretty with a severe concussion and cracked vertebra. … Read more here

Kunitz makes impact with physical play Source: Tribune-Review
Chris Kunitz recorded five hits Tuesday, four of them in a first period that saw him announce his return in punishing fashion. … Read more here

Penguins prospect Thiessen makes major impression Source: Post Gazette
At one point last month, when injuries among forwards reached an unusually high level, the Penguins had recalled the top seven scorers from their Wilkes-Barre/Scranton minor league team. A few remain on the NHL roster. … Excerpt from

Penguins Notebook: Players praises Bylsma’s new contract Source: Post Gazette
Marc-Andre Fleury could hold a grudge. … Visit link

Coaching staff looks to find the best fit for Kovalev on the power play Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Power Play Alignment With a day off on Wednesday and two full practices before back-to-back games this weekend, the power play is a major point of focus for the Penguins coaching staff this week. The Penguins who went 0-for-6 on the power play against the Buffalo Sabres Tuesday night, have a need for Alex Kovalev … View post

The French Connection Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share La connexion franaise – the French connection. That’s what four players in the Penguins locker room have. And while they’ve all adjusted to American culture at different times a… … Link

Fight Night: Boulerice, Walker, Sill Source: The Pensblog
At least when the team is losing, they'll throw down and attempt to win at something: Zach Sill ends lives. … See more here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Preview: Episode 22 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears and Katie O’Malley host. … See video here

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PensHead Daily Links 03-07-2011

Monday, March 7th, 2011

Orpik, Comrie & Asham Skate, Kunitz Almost Ready Source: The Pensblog
The Penguins' website finally has some good news regarding some injuries: Defenseman Brooks Orpik was back on the ice this morning before the Pens' practice. … See more here

Pens Provide Smiles at Charity Practice & Luncheon Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins entertained some very special guests at Monday’s practice. View Photo Gallery The team treated children from several different local charitie… … Read more here

Pens’ Cooke still delivering big hits (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. … Read the rest here

@pghpenguins: #Pens Sidney Crosby poses for photos at today's Children's Practice & Luncheon – http://twitpic.com/478lw1

Video: Off-Day: Coach Bylsma (3/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following practice at CONSOL Energy Center. … To see video click here

With return close, Chris Kunitz will play with Jordan Staal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Chris Kunitz and Jordan Staal have often been seen as a very good fit together and the two will become regular linemates moving forward, possibily as early as tomorrow night against the Buffalo Sabres at the Consol Energy Center. Despite not skating on one of the top-4 lines this morning, head coach Dan Bylsma called … Read more here

Hershey Can’t Stop the Franchise. WB/S PENS WIN [VIDEO] Source: The Pensblog
The WB/S Pens strolled into the Giant Center, and pulled out an easy 4-1 victory. Don't believe that defense wins championships … Continue reading here

@pghpenguins: #Pens Coach Bylsma getting his neck painted at today's Children's Practice & Luncheon. – http://twitpic.com/477fxw

Road to the 2011 Penguins Cup: Class AAA Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
Fox Chapel did not qualify for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League playoffs last season with a 3-18 record. How things can change in a year. … Read the rest here

Road to the 2011 Penguins Cup: Class AA Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
The road to the 2011 Penguins Cup championship looks to heat up early in Class AA, as Greater Latrobe and West Allegheny – last season’s finalists – meet much earlier than they did last year, as they’ll be facing off in the quarterfinals. … Continue reading here

Road to the 2011 Penguins Cup: Class A Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
It was a tight race down the stretch in Class A this season, as eight of the 10 teams that qualified for the postseason tied for seeding and had to be decided by head-to-head tiebreakers. So although Kittanning and Mars have identical impressive 20-1 records, the Wildcats have earned the top spot because they topped the Planets 8-5 on Feb. 3. … Follow this link

@pghpenguins: #Pens Eric Godard got a pie to the face for his birthday – which is today! Happy 31st! – http://twitpic.com/476zzn

@pghpenguins: #Pens Eric Godard got a pie to the face for his birthday – which is today! Happy 31st! – http://twitpic.com/476wpa

Analysis: Kovalev’s ability to distribute the puck would make him a good fit with Crosby Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Monday’s Pens Notes — 38 year old winger Alex Kovalev tells anyone who listens that he is still the same player he was 8 years ago during his first stint with the Penguins. Kovalev has appeared in five games with the Penguins thus far and there’s three areas of his game where the skill and … Read more

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 3, Kings 2 – 03-07-11 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. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history … Link

Sidney Crosby, Mike Green and Why the NHL Needs To Change Headshot Rules Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby, the poster boy for the NHL and perhaps the greatest hockey player on the planet, is not the only player that has suffered a severe injury due to a head shot. Mike Green, defenseman for the Washington Capitals, is another NHL star who took a hit to the head and has missed several games because of this injury. Crosby suffered a blindside hit from Capitals’ forward David Steckel in this year’s Winter Classic in Pittsburgh. … See more here

Video: Off-Day: James Neal (3/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to reporters following morning practice. … Video here

Video: Off-Day: Matt Cooke (3/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Cooke talks to reporters following morning practice. … See this video

Video: Off-Day: Paul Martin (3/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Paul Martin talks to reporters following morning practice. … To see video click here

Video: Off-Day: Chris Kunitz (3/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to reporters following morning practice. … Video here

Video: Off-Day: Eric Godard (3/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Godard talks to reporters and receives a birthday present in the process. … Click here to view video

Video: Off-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (3/7/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to reporters following practice at CONSOL Energy Center. … View video here

Comrie pushing for a return to game action by end of the month Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITTSBURGH — Mike Comrie is working his way back to full health as the 30 year old forward recovers from hip surgery. Comrie who is pushing for a return to game action by the end of the month, has intensified his skating and went through a 45+ minute workout this morning with strength and conditioning … Follow this link

@pghpenguins: Brooks Orpik skates before the #Pens 11 am practice at CONSOL Energy Center. – http://twitpic.com/475kph

Penguins Report: 3/7/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Orpik skated before practice (10:22 AM). Pens lines (11:00 AM). 11:28 AM: The Pens are hosting a few children charities at practice today. … Read more

The Morning Skate: 3/7 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. … More

What We Learned: The Flyers are crumbling before our very eyes (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and… … Link

Final: WBS 4, Hershey 1 Source: The Pensblog
The WB/S Pens stun the Hershey Bears at home. Huge statement made with this victory. … Read more here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Is a Stanley Cup Run Still Possible? Source: Bleacher Report
So, the Pittsburgh Penguins sit only two points out of first place in the Eastern Conference after a 3-2 overtime victory against the Boston Bruins on Saturday. My only question to you is: How? … See more here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Dan Bylsma, Coaching Staff Are the Real Team MVPs Source: Bleacher Report
Dan Bylsma has seen his fair share of tests in his short time as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins, but none amount to the problems he and the rest of his coaching staff have faced in the 2010-2011 NHL season, making them the most valuable assets to the team. The biggest problem they’ve dealt with, of course, is the injury epidemic that has consumed the Pens’ locker room since day one of the season. However, despite the multitude of injuries, the Pens have managed to stay put as the No … Link

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey: Episode 21 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears and Katie O’Malley host. … Video here

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Egypt is where it’s at Source: The Pensblog
This was recently sent in. And lest we forget… … See the article here

LINK CITY: NYI Trip Info, Standings, Buffalo, NBA sucks, more… Source: The Pensblog
Links that wish it was the weekend again. Updated standings this morning: First time, if ever, the Caps have moved to third … Read this article

Penguins’ Jeffrey is Dustin up Source: Tribune-Review
Nobody was more impressed with Penguins forward Dustin Jeffrey than Tom Fitzgerald, assistant to the general manager. … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 03-07-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The trade of Alex Goligoski and the injury of Brooks Orpik are benefitting Deryk Engelland and Ben Lovejoy (above). -Kris Letang will be tying his jersey from now on . -Could Alex Kovalev remain with the Penguins … Read more

NHL Roundup: Rangers hand sliding Flyers a beatdown Source: Post Gazette
It’s no surprise that the New York Rangers offense busted out with Marian Gaborik back in the lineup. The fact that the top-line forward had no points in a blowout win against visiting Philadelphia could hardly have been predicted. … Read this article

Pair enjoying new roles Source: Post Gazette
Deryk Engelland earned a full-time spot among Penguins defensemen this season not only because of sound positional play and a physical edge, but because he proved he can fight at an enforcers’ level. But he hasn’t fought since Feb. … More here

Penguins Notebook: Letang now tied to Rule 47.13 Source: Post Gazette
The question of why Kris Letang’s sweater wasn’t tied down when he fought New Jersey’s Travis Zajac this past Friday has been answered. And it turns out there wasn’t much of a mystery about it, after all. … The rest is here

Tyler Kennedy Making a Case To Be the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Most Improved Player Source: Bleacher Report
After last season, and for some, even this season, many Penguins fans were ready to write off center Tyler Kennedy. Kennedy had put up just 25 points in 2009-10, a 10-point drop off from his 35-point total in 2008-09. He had a plus-10 rating as opposed to his plus-15 rating from the Stanley Cup championship year … See the rest here

Scheduled Maintenance For Commenting Tonight Source: The Pensblog
Livefyre will be out starting at midnight tonight for around two hours. We know that there has been many complaints and believe us when we tell you Livefyre is aware. But because of what they have learned from the traffic on gameday posts they have made some massive upgrades. … Read this article

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PensHead Daily Links 03-04-2011

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Trending Topics: Impatient on Sidney Crosby; TSN’s Jets Meter (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Trending Topics is a column that looks at the week in hockey according to Twitter. … See the rest here

Gameday 66 – Devils Source: The Pensblog
7:00 pm Prudential Center TV: FSN/NHLN-US Gameday #66. The Caps are only one point behind the Pens for fourth spot. The Pens haven't won a game in regulation since February 4th. They're 3-4-3 in their last ten. The Devils are 9-1-0. Whatev. … Continued here

Staal Illustration Source: The Pensblog
This one took about a week to develop… if you're interested in buying an original illustration or print, email your request here . … View post

Are you satisfied with Trevor Gillies getting 10-game suspension? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
When it comes to Trevor Gillies, seven games is the difference between a message sent and a message heard. … Continued here

Isles’ Gillies given 10-game ban by NHL for hit (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By IRA PODELL AP Hockey Writer … See more here

Steckel: ‘Tell Sid I m really sorry’ – 03-04-11 Source: Empty Netters
Former Capitals forward David Steckel (above), now of the Devils, revealed today he attempted to apologize to Penguins captain Crosby through Penguins defenseman Deryk Engelland for a hit in the Winter Classic which injured Crosby (PG+). Crosby has only played one game since the Winter … … Read the rest here

AHL Gameday 61 – Toronto Marlies Source: The Pensblog
7:00 PM Ricoh Coliseum NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain Luca Caputi faces his former team for the 2nd time in his young career. Other former Penguins on the Marlies roster include Danny “Primetime” Richmond and Mike Zigomanis. … View post

Gillies suspended 10 games – 03-04-11 Source: Empty Netters
Islanders forward Trevor Gillies suspended 10 games by the NHL for hitting Wild forward Cal Clutterbuck in the head Wednesday . In a statement, NHL Senior Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Campbell said: “By targeting his opponent’s head, three shifts into his first game back from a suspension for a very similar action, Mr. Gillies has forfeited his privilege of playing in the league for 10 games. … Continued here

I-579 Veterans Bridge Preservation Construction Activities Begin Monday Night in Pittsburgh Source: penguins.nhl.com
PennDOT District 11 is announcing construction activities for the $18.7 million I-579 (Crosstown Boulevard) Veterans Bridge Preservation Project Phase I in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will begin on Monday, March 7, weather permitting… … Continued here

Video: Game-Day: James Neal (3/4/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal before tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … View video

Video: Game-Day: Mark Letestu (3/4/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mark Letestu before tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … See video here

Video: Game-Day: Coach Bylsma (3/4/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Blysma before tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … View video

Video: BlackBerry Player to Watch: Letang Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ken Daneyko tells us why Kris Letang of the Pittsburgh Penguins is one of his players to watch tonight. … View video here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Preview: Episode 21 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears and Katie O’Malley host. … See this video

Steckel says he’s sorry for hit on Crosby Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
David Steckel will face the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight for the third time since his controversial hit on Sidney Crosby in the Winter Classic on Jan 1. This time, however, Steckel will face Pittsburgh for the first time in a New Jersey Devils uniform … The rest is here

James Neal Scores Tonight Source: The Pensblog
Gotta spark something. … Read more

@pghpenguins: #Pens center Jordan Staal's new hair cut – http://twitpic.com/4625oc

Game 66: Morning Skate Updates: Johnson to start in goal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Skate Updates Penguins (37-21-7, 81pts) @ Devils (28-31-4, 60pts) The Penguins had an optional skate this morning as the team prepares for the surging New Jersey Devils. According to a contact on the scene, goaltender Brent Johnson will get the start in goal for Pittsburgh. Johnson is 9-5-2 with a 2.26 GAA this season … Read the rest here

Jersey Fouls: Sabres optimism, Sharks nickname fail, J-Foul bingo (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jersey Fouls is our ongoing exploration of the rules and etiquette for proper hockey jersey creation and… … Visit link

Twenty Years Later – The trade – 03-04-11 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. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history. We will look back on games on a … … Read the rest here

CONSOL Energy Center and PJ Dick Win Top Master Builders Award Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh, PA – Among a peer group of over 800 professionals who contribute to the quality of construction in Western Pennsylvania, PJ Dick Incorporated was awarded a Master Builders’ Association (MBA) top prize of Best New Cons… … The rest is here

The Morning Skate: 3/4 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. The PensBlog has been nice enough to let me share the Morning Skate with you . You can follow us on Twitter @RLDhockey ! Morning Links: – Sporting News … Craig Custance with a great piece on Chicago’s recent surge. … View post

About the Devils – 03-04-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Devils. When and where: 7 p.m., The Prudential Center. … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 03-04-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Penguins’ home game against the Rangers March 20 has been finalized as a nationally televised game on NBC and will start at 12:30 p.m . … View post

Former enforcer Probert had brain disease Source: Tribune-Review
Researchers at Boston University said Thursday that Bob Probert had the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The disease was found through analysis of brain tissue he donated. … More

Famous Penguins trade left one star ‘shocked’ Source: Tribune-Review
John Cullen never wanted to leave the Penguins but was traded to Hartford in the deal that brought Ron Francis, Ulf Samuelsson and Grant Jennings to Pittsburgh. … Read this article

Many credit 1991 trade for shaping Penguins’ organization Source: Tribune-Review
Ron Francis, Ulf Samuelsson and Grant Jennings were traded to Pittsburgh a generation ago, but the reverberation of that deal is still felt today. … Continued here

Mark Madden and Will DePaoli have a very public breakup Source: The Pensblog
Mark Madden of the X and Will DePaoli of the site “Things Mark Madden and Tim Benz tell me about Pittsburgh sports” a.k.a. “The Pittsburgh Sports iInsider,” had a nasty public break-up yesterday afternoon … More

Penguins Notebook: Devils making major rebound Source: Post Gazette
NEWARK, N.J. — A lot of people were ready to write off New Jersey’s season Jan. 8 after a 2-1 loss against Philadelphia dropped its record to 10-29-2 … Continue reading here

Penguins’ Niskanen jumps right in Source: Post Gazette
NEWARK, N.J. — Some said at the time that Matt Niskanen was little more than a throw-in for the trade between the Penguins and Dallas. Not so … Continued here

Off-Day Notes: Concerns mounting over Neal’s Play? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
DePaoli’s Off-Day Pens Notes on Neal, Letang, Kunitz & Asham With the Penguins desperately looking for offense, pressure is slowly begining to mount on prized acquisition James Neal. From a statistic standpoint, Neal is pointless in his first four games with Pittsburgh and has 1 goal in his last 14 games, collecting just 2 points … See more here

Penguins vs. Devils Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Overall: 37-21-7-81 Home: 20-11-2-42 Road: 17-10-5-39 WHEN: March 4, 2011 … … More

Rangers at Penguins is NBC Sports’ "NHL Game of the Week" on March 20 Source: penguins.nhl.com
NEW YORK (March 3, 2011) – The Sunday, March 20, New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins game has been flexed as NBC Sports’ “Game of the Week” and will be played at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh at 12:30 p.m. … Continued here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-21-2011

Monday, February 21st, 2011

Pens make a move, ship Goligoski to Dallas Source: Tribune-Review
For the second time in three seasons the Penguins have traded a promising, puck-moving defenseman. … The rest is here

Alex Goligoski speaks on his way out of Pittsburgh. Source: Chipped Ice
Former Penguins D Alex Goligoski spoke to me Tuesday on his way the Pittsburgh airport. He had time to pack only two bags of clothes, and the most pressing thing on his mind was a snowstorm. Not sure if Im going to make my flight, he said, sounding almost relieved to have his trade to … Link

Pens GM Ray Shero talks acquisition of James Neal and says Niskanen was important to deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
SHERO’S CONFERENCE CALL TIDBITS — Shero said that in the last month or two he has had talks with the Stars about several different scenarios. … Read this article

Pens acquire Neal for Goligoski in deal with Stars (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins began addressing their banged-up lineup by acquiring forward James Neal from the Dallas Stars in exchange for offensive defenceman Alex Goligoski on Monday. … Follow this link

In James Neal, has Ray Shero found his winger for Sidney Crosby? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
While you were out today celebrating Presidents' Day or Family Day, a pair of NHL GMs were continuing the… … See the rest here

Penguins recall defenseman Brian Strait; Martin won’t play Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defenseman Brian Strait (2006 3rd round pick) for tonight’s game. Defenseman Paul Martin will not play tonight for the Penguins. Strait, 23, is in his second full season with WBS. … See the rest here

Penguins Recall Defenseman Brian Strait Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defenseman Brian Strait from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Strait, 23, is in his second full season with W… … Continue reading here

Gameday 61 – Capitals Source: The Pensblog
7:30 pm CONSOL Energy Center TV: Versus/TSN2 Back-to-back games for both the Pens and the Caps. … Read more

Penguins deal Goligoski to Dallas for Neal and Niskanen Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have acquired left winger James Neal and defenseman Matt Niskanen from Dallas for defenseman Alex Goligoski. … Visit link

NHL Trade Deadline: Dallas Trades James Neal & Matt Niskanen For Alex Goligoski Source: Bleacher Report
It’s official ladies and gentleman, the Dallas Stars have traded RW James Neal and D Matt Niskanen to Pittsburgh for D Alex Goligoski. The trade comes after a day of rampant speculation, something unusual for any deal which Penguins GM Ray Shero makes. Pittsburgh makes out big time on this deal, as it was earlier thought that the Penguins would have to give up more than just Goligoski to acquire James Neal … Read this article

Penguins recall Strait – 02-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
With the combination of today’s trade sending Alex Goligoski to the Stars in exchange for James Neal and Matt Niskanen and the questionable availability of Paul Martin for tonight’s game, the Penguins recalled defenseman Brian Strait from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. Strait, 23, has appeared in 54 AHL games this season with eight points (two goals, six assists) and a plus-17 rating. A t … … Read more

Penguins Acquire James Neal and Matt Niskanen From Dallas In Exchange For Alex Goligoski Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins acquire James Neal in three player deal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired winger James Neal and defenseman Matt Niskanen in exchange for defenseman Alex Goligoski, the teams have announced. … The rest is here

Goligoski to Stars for James Neal & Matt Niskanen Source: The Pensblog
And Shero makes his first move. … Continue reading here

Penguins’ Chris Kunitz on track to return (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh Penguins forward Chris Kunitz has resumed practising after missing six games with a lower body injury, and could be ready to return this week. … More here

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Penguins trade Goligoski to Stars for Neal, Niskanen – 02-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have traded defenseman Alex Goligoski to the Stars in exchange for forward James Neal (above) and defenseman Matt Niskanen . Neal, 23, has played in 59 games this season and has scored 39 points (21 goals, 18 assists). A sec … … View post

Flames waive Hagman (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Calgary Flames placed veteran forward Niklas Hagman on waivers on Monday. … Link

Video: Starkist Shootout: Episode 8 (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Episode 8 of the Starkist Shootout Series. Morgantown U14 Lady Blades take on the Allegheny Pee Wee 3 team. … View video here

Video: James Neal Highlights (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins have acquired James Neal and Matt Niskanen from the Dallas Stars in exchange for Alex Goligoski earlier today … Watch video here

Puck Headlines: Penguins, Stars talk trade; Koivu, Hamhuis updates (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in… … Read more

NHL Trade Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins Alex Goligoski For Dallas Stars James Neal Source: Bleacher Report
Reports have recently come out that the Pittsburgh Penguins are talking to the Dallas Stars about a deal that would send defenseman Alex Goligoski to the Stars in exchange for forward James Neal. Darren Dreger of TSN reported in his daily update, The Dreger Report , that this deal was being discussed. It could be a good fit for both sides, but would probably involve some other pieces (draft picks) being exchanged … Read more here

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 11, Maple Leafs 4 – 02-21-11 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. … Read this article

Wild lose Koivu to broken finger (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Minnesota Wild will have to continue their playoff push for some time without top centre Mikko Koivu, who suffered a broken finger. … Link

NHL Trade Rumors: Mikko Koivu and The Top 10 Injuries Affecting the Deadline Source: Bleacher Report
The NHL trade deadline is only a little over a week away. Many teams have suffered significant losses due to injury. Many of these injuries have fallen on high-profile players, a worst-case scenario for their teams. … Read the rest here

Pens discussing deal for Stars winger James Neal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens trying to work up package for Stars Neal Darren Dreger of TSN.CA reported this morning on talks between the Penguins and Dallas Stars, with those talks surrounding Pens defenseman Alex Goligoski and Stars winger James Neal. The Penguins have not shown a willingness to move Goligoski but Neal has always been sought out as … View post

Staal expected in lineup tonight, Martin questionable Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Jordan Staal is expected to play tonight against Washington at Consol Energy Center, coach Dan Bylsma said after the game-day skate … Link

Penguins F Kunitz on track to return by week’s end (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Chris Kunitz has resumed practicing after missing six games with a lower body injury, and could be ready to return this week. … Visit link

Video: Game-Day: Coach Bylsma (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … View video here

Video: Injury Update: Chris Kunitz (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … See video here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey: Episode 19 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Hosts Steve Mears and Katie O’Malley take you Inside Penguins Hockey. … Video here

Video: Game-Day: Alex Goligoski (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alex Goligoski talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … See this video

Video: Game-Day: Tim Wallace (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tim Wallace talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … View video

Video: Game-Day: Brett Sterling (2/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brett Sterling talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … View video

The Morning Skate: 2/21 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. … Link

Depleted Pens continue to maintain and set for pivotal matchup tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Washington Capitals (31-19-10, 72pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (36-19-5, 77pts) Season Series: Washington leads 2-1 TV: Versus | 7:30 p.m. | Pens-Caps set for Pivotal Matchup The Pittsburgh Penguins (36-19-5, 77pts) got a valuable point in Sunday afternoon’s 3-2 shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks … Read more

@pghpenguins: Dustin Jeffrey joined Mark Letestu & Mike Comrie for pre-skate workouts. #Pens – http://twitpic.com/428nzh

Fan Guide vs. Washington Source: penguins.nhl.com
For fans that are heading to CONSOL Energy Center on Monday for the Penguins’ 7:30 p.m. … The rest is here

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Washington Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:35 AM: According to Bylsma, Jordan Staal is available against Washington. Staal had a scare after getting hit with a puck in Sunday’s game against Chicago. … The rest is here

What We Learned: Why Heritage Classic was a poorly timed mistake (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and… … Read more

About the Capitals – 02-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Capitals. … Continued here

RECAP: MAF-house on Madison. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
Pens pick up another critical point. All you need to know. In a game that was critical to the Blackhawks, the Pens hung on to the bitter end. In the years before the Pens and Hawks started shooting to stardom, we saw the Hawks as a mirror image of the Pens, in terms of building through the draft, plugging holes with some tick turds making plays, and solid defense. The only parts that aren't similar: the egregious Brian Campbell contract and the fact that even some of the Blackhawks players don't know who their goalie is. Can't really find a reason to despise the Hawks. The Marian Hossa hate should've subsided when the Cup was raised in Detroit … Read more

Penguins Host Children’s Book Collection on March 12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins organization will host its third children’s book collection on Saturday, March 12 for the benefit of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. ; Fans are encouraged to bring new or gently used children’s books to CONSOL Energy Center on Saturday afternoon, March 12 when the Penguins battle the Montreal Canadiens … Read the rest here

Information not released on Staal’s injury Source: Tribune-Review
There was no clarity Sunday night regarding the status of Penguins center Jordan Staal. He did not take another shift after he was struck on the left side of his face near his jaw by a puck shot from defenseman Kris Letang during an overtime power play in an eventual 3-2 shootout loss at Chicago. … The rest is here

Flames don’t falter outdoors Source: Tribune-Review
Rene Bourque scored two goals, Miikka Kiprusoff stopped 39 shots and the Calgary Flames beat the Montreal Canadiens, 4-0, on Sunday in the Heritage Classic outdoor game at McMahon Stadium. … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Shelly Anderson’s recap from yesterday’s game . Craig Adams told Marc-Andre Fleury about the shootout moves of Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp … See the article here

Sunday’s Three Stars: Bourque’s ‘Classic’ pair; Bertuzzi hits 1,000 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
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NHL Roundup: Calgary captures Heritage Classic classic Source: Post Gazette
Rene Bourque scored two goals, and Miikka Kiprusoff stopped 39 shots as the Calgary Flames beat the visiting Montreal Canadiens, 4-0, Sunday in the Heritage Classic outdoors game at McMahon Stadium. Anton Babchuk had a short-handed goal and Alex Tanguay also scored for the Flames, who became just the second home team in the NHL’s six outdoors games to get a win. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins battle back twice but lose to Chicago in a shootout Source: Post Gazette
CHICAGO — With the game going to a shootout, Craig Adams had a quick conference with goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury on the Penguins bench Sunday at United Center. Adams is a former member of the Chicago Blackhawks, so he had some tips to offer. Adams went over Jonathan Toews, whom Fleury stopped with his right pad. … Excerpt from

Penguins Notebook: Staal gives thumb’s up after injury Source: Post Gazette
CHICAGO — The Penguins went into their game Sunday against the Blackhawks with eight injured forwards, including top centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. By the end of the 3-2 shootout loss, they were down another forward. … Read more here

Players to watch as NHL trade deadline approaches (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Anybody trying to come up with a top 10 list of players to move on or near the Feb. … See the rest here

Staal Gives ‘Thumbs Up’ After Scare Source: penguins.nhl.com
Share CHICAGO – Center Jordan Staal gave the Penguins a scare in the team’s 3-2 shootout setback to the Blackhawks at United Center. Staal was positioned in front of the net on a Pittsburgh power play d… … Link

‘Cookie’ Monster in Return Source: penguins.nhl.com
CHICAGO – Penguins forward Matt Cooke returned to Pittsburgh’s lineup in spectacular fashion. .roundedcornr_box { background: #e4e4e4; float: right; margin: 0 10px; width: 235px; border: 1px solid #66… … The rest is here

Aftermath: Blackhawks 3, Penguins 2 (SO) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Video: Post-Game: Coach Dan Bylsma (2/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma following Sunday’s shootout loss to the Blackhawks … Video here

Video: Post-Game: Matt Cooke (2/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Cooke following Sunday’s shootout loss to the Blackhawks … See video here

Video: Post-Game: Craig Adams (2/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams following Sunday’s shootout loss to the Blackhawks … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-11-2011

Friday, February 11th, 2011

Penguins at Islanders – 02-11-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME l1wZ05sD6yw -Hey, guess where we are: -No, not quite: (Kudos to EN readers Brian Warcup and Mike Brinton for the photos from Uniondale.) -The ice: -Warm ups: … Follow this link

Trending Topics: Charitable Matt Carle and the hockey fan backlash (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Trending Topics is a column that looks at the week in hockey according to Twitter. … Read this article

Gameday 57 – Islanders Source: The Pensblog
7:00 pm Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum TV: FSN Back-to-back games with a weakened line-up. The start of a road trip. … The rest is here

Twenty Years Later – Oilers 7, Penguins 5 – 02-11-11 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. … More here

AHL Gameday 53 – Bridgeport Sound Tigers Source: The Pensblog
7:00 PM Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHLLive.com 102.3 The Mountain While their parent Pittsburgh Penguins are battling the New York Islanders, the WB/S Baby Pens will take on the Isles farmhands. Tonight being the first game of the season in Bridgeport, the Pens will need another blue collar, grind-it-out type effort. Eric Tangradi now joins Dustin Jeffrey, Ryan Craig, Nick Johnson, Brett Sterling and Joe Vitale on the Pittsburgh call-up list … See more here


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Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 14U Girls Capture League Championship Source: penguins.nhl.com
If you compared last weekend’s Midwest Tier I Elite Hockey League Championship to the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs, then the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 14-and-under girls team was the Montreal Canadiens. Because like the Canadiens did last year, the Penguins earned the eighth and final playoff berth before defeating the No.-1 seeded team, the Chicago Mission, in the first game of the round-robin portion of the tournament. … More here

Penguins recall Tangradi Source: Post Gazette
UNIONDALE, N.Y. … See the rest here

Tangradi Recalled Source: The Pensblog
The Penguins have recalled Eric Tangradi from Wilkes-Barre (AHL). He will play tonight against the New York Islanders. … Read more here

Pens Recall Eric Tangradi with Dustin Jeffrey set to miss at least next three games Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Just two days after getting demoted, Eric Tangradi is back with the big club. … More here

Penguins recall Tangradi – 02-11-11 Source: Empty Netters
Another day, another call-up. In the wake of forward Dustin Jeffrey going down with an apparenty right leg injury last night, the Penguins recalled forward Eric Tangradi (right) from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. … Follow this link

About the Islanders – 02-11-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Islanders. When and where: 7 p.m., Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. … Link

Video: Rob Scuderi Tribute (2/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Special tribute video to Rob Scuderi aired during the Penguins vs Kings game on 2/10/11 … To see video click here

Jersey Fouls: All-Star dresses, Iginloob, Computer Joe comes clean (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jersey Fouls is our ongoing exploration of the rules and etiquette for proper hockey jersey creation and… … Read more here

Mike Lange T-Shirts On Sale Now Source: penguins.nhl.com
A new line of Mike Lange t-shirts, featuring four of the Hall of Fame broadcaster’s most famous sayings, are on sale now at the PensGear store at CONSOL Energy Center and online at shop.nhl.com. … See more here

The Morning Skate: 2/11 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games … More here

Matt Cooke: ‘Wasn’t my intention to put him into boards violently’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins winger and arch-villain-of-the-moment Matt Cooke met the media yesterday for the first time… … Continued here

Penguins scouting Versteeg and Arnott Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins scouting efforts have amped up as the team looks to bolster their offensive attack and on Thursday night the Penguins had multiple scouts in attendance for the Toronto Maple Leafs/New Jersey Devils game at the Air Canada Center. Which teams have scouts in attendance is often over-rated but not at this time … See the article here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-11-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Shelly Anderson’s recap from last night’s game . “If anything, I just buried my head and fired as hard as I could.” – Jordan Staal (above, with Los Angeles’s Drew Doughty and Jonathan Quick) on his game-winning overtime goal … More

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Post-Game: Staal lifts Pens to OT Win; Johnson impresses in season debut Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
STAAL, FLEURY LIFT PENGUINS TO VICTORY Playing without several regulars, including the likes of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Chris Kunitz and Matt Cooke to name a few, the Penguins gutted out a 2-1 win victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night, snapping a two game losing streak. Staal scored with 18.4 seconds left … See the rest here


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Cup hero Scuderi returns to Pittsburgh Source: Tribune-Review
Kings defenseman Rob Scuderi on Thursday night played his first game in Pittsburgh since signing with Los Angeles as a free agent in 2009. … See the article here

Suspended Cooke says he’s altered his physical game Source: Tribune-Review
Addressing the media for the first time since the NHL suspended him for four games, Matt Cooke acknowledged Thursday he has met with Penguins coach Dan Bylsma three times this season about not shying away from his physical approach. … Continue reading here

Staal lifts Penguins to overtime win Source: Tribune-Review
Jordan Staal scored with 18.4 seconds left in overtime to give the Penguins an inspiring 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday. … See the article here

Staal’s overtime goal leads Penguins past Kings, 2-1 Source: Post Gazette
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma picked up his 100th NHL win Thursday night, but he easily could have gotten confused and thought he was back in the American Hockey League. With a lineup studded with call–ups from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL, the Penguins halted a two-game losing streak with a 2-1 overtime win against Los Angeles at Consol Energy Center. … Follow this link

Thursday’s Three Stars: Overtime heroes for Sabres, Devils, Pens (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Jordan Staal, Pittsburgh Penguins Now this is what the Penguins need out of Staal with Sidney Crosby… … Read the rest here

Penguins Notebook: Cooke accepts suspension, moves on Source: Post Gazette
Hard-nosed Penguins winger Matt Cooke pushes things physically on the ice, but he and coach Dan Bylsma adopted the same philosophy regarding Cooke’s four-game suspension: acceptance. “It’s the league’s decision … More here

Penguins’ Crosby says he could miss rest of season Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby was back in the Penguins locker room Thursday, refreshed after a vacation he noted was based on doctor’s orders. “They just kind of told me to get out,” the star center cracked. … More here

RECAP: Killing In The Name Of. PENS WIN Source: The Pensblog
Even though Wilkes-Barre has one of the best winning percentages in North American pro hockey this season, there's still some uneasiness felt when you see the Pens have names in their lineup that sound like mobsters and/or backup tight ends. Pens lost Dustin Jeffrey to an injury, and he won't heading to Long Island for Friday night. Pens didn't play a trap for this game. They were all-systems-go. They relied on team speed, some scoring, solid defense, solid goaltending, and great penalty killing to win this game. Actually, that's what they've been doing all year. Don't get us wrong the game had the intensity of a Jewel concert … More

Notebook: Staal-wart Effort Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal was the hero for the Penguins on Friday, when he whipped a blistering shot past Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick with just 18.4 seconds left in overtime to give Pittsburgh a 2-1 victory. Staal stepped up exactly when his team needed him to score the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory, which marked head coach Dan Bylsma’s 100th-career NHL win … See the rest here

Penguins defeat Kings 2-1 in overtime (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Jordan Staal's overtime goal did more than send Pittsburgh home winners. … Read this article

Penguins top Kings 2-1 in OT (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jordan Staal's overtime goal did more than send Pittsburgh home winners. He gave the depleted Penguins a rare dose of good news in a week stuffed with injury, suspension and losses. Staal scored with 18.4 seconds left in overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 2-1 win over the Los Angles Kings on Thursday night. … Read more here

Aftermath: Penguins 2, Kings 1 (OT) Source: penguins.nhl.com
ANALYSIS The Penguins suffered yet another blow to their already-depleted lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings, when forward Dustin Jeffrey left the game in the second period with a lower-body injury and did not return. But Pittsburgh soldiered on and gutted out an impressive 2-1 overtime win, powered by Jordan Staal’s game-winning goal and the energetic lift provided by the Penguins’ four recent call-ups from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. The Penguins’ defensive excellence has been accented with their top offensive guns being out, and that was especially the case on Friday as Pittsburgh allowed the Kings just one goal through almost 65 minutes … Continue reading here

Penguins win in overtime against Los Angeles Kings Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins snapped a two-game losing streak with a 2-1 overtime win over the Los Angeles Kings tonight at Consol Energy Center. … View post

Pens win 2-1 in OT Source: The Pensblog
Staal had about 5 chances to put the game away and was finally able to get one through. Zbynek Michalek. Paul Martin. Brooks Orpik. Kris Letang. Deryk Engelland. Alex Goligoski … Read more

Penguins lose another center Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins lost yet another center to injury tonight when Dustin Jeffrey left a game with Los Angeles at Consol Energy Center. … See more here

Penguins-Kings In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
0:18: Staal will not be denied this time!!! He rips a shot past Quick to win the game for the Pens in overtime by a score of 2-1! 0:34: Staal with a great chance in front, but Quick with another quality save. 0:53: Pens ice the puck as Fleury has been strong in this overtime so far. … Go here to read the rest


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Video: Shearer’s Crunches of the Game (2/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Shearer’s Foods presents the biggest crunches from around the NHL! Played February 10 against the Kings … See this video

Video: Trib Junior Reporter (2/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Trib Junior Reporter Matthew sits down with for a one-on-one with Craig Adams … Watch here

Video: Green Update Presented by Alcoa (2/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Katie O’Malley gives the Green Update presented by Alcoa Recycling … Watch here

Video: Get Some Pads On This Guy! Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek lends a hand to Marc-Andre Fleury as he helps save not one but two goals in the 1st period against the Kings. … See this video

Video: A Sterling Setup Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek saves a goal at one end which leads to a setup for recent call-up, Brett Sterling. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Coach Bylsma (2/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to the media following the team’s 2-1 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Kings. … See video here

Video: Post-Game: Jordan Staal (2/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media following the team’s 2-1 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Kings. … View video here

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media following the team’s 2-1 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Kings. … See video here

Video: Post-Game: Brett Sterling (2/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brett Sterling talks to the media following the team’s 2-1 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Kings. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Zbynek Michalek (2/10/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media following the team’s 2-1 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Kings. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-09-2011

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

What Ken Daneyko would do to Matt Cooke (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
For this hit Tuesday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets ' Fedor Tyutin, Matt Cooke of the Pittsburgh… … Link

Penguins vs. Kings Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
WHEN: Feb. … More here

Penguins reassign Tangredi, Wallace Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins today reassigned forwards Eric Tangradi and Tim Wallace to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … Continued here

Paper Transaction: Tangradi, Wallace to WB/S Source: The Pensblog
The Pittsburgh Penguins have sent forwards Eric Tangradi and Tim Wallace to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL). This is most likely a “paper transaction”, meaning that the move was solely made to save money on the day-to-day NHL cap hit … Read more here

Penguins demote Tangradi, Wallace – 02-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
Busy day for the Penguins The team demoted forwards Eric Tangradi and Tim Wallace (above, with Washington’s David Steckel) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. Both players had been recalled earlier this month. Tangradi, 21, has appeared in 13 games this season and scored two points (one goal, one assist) … Go here to read the rest

Penguins re-assign Tangradi and Wallace to Wilkes Barre/Scranton Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins this afternoon have re-assigned Eric Tangradi and Tim Wallace to Wilkes Barre/Scranton. Two moves as I noted in an article last night that needed to be made … Excerpt from

Penguins Re-Assign Forwards Tangradi, Wallace Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forwards Eric Tangradi and Tim Wallace to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Tangradi has appeared in 13 gam… … See more here

Penguins need scoring relief without stars (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby's return date from a concussion is still unknown. Evgeni Malkin is headed toward surgery and won't play again until next season. … Read more here

Penguins Fans Make Cell Phone Collection a Success Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins fans provided the assist on February 4 when the team and corporate partner Verizon Wireless hosted the fourth annual Cell Phone Collection for the benefit of Womansplace. ; ; As usual, Penguins fans showed why they are the best in the National Hockey League by donating 368 cell phones and accessories which will be utilized in the Verizon Wireless HopeLine program. … More here

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Penguins F Cooke suspended 4 games (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Penguins forward Matt Cooke has been hit with a four-game suspension by the NHL. The league made the announcement on Wednesday, a day after Cooke hit Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Fedor Tyutin from behind in a 4-1 loss … Visit link

Penguins’ Malkin to have knee surgery, out until next season Source: Post Gazette
Penguins All-Star center Evgeni Malkin will have surgery Thursday to repair two torn ligaments in his right knee and will be out until training camp in September, the team announced. … See the article here

Malkin set for knee surgery (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will have surgery to repair torn knee ligaments and will be out for six months. Malkin, the 2009 NHL scoring champion and Conn Smythe Trophy winner as MVP of the playoffs, will have surgery Thursday to repair a torn ACL and torn MCL in his right knee. … Continue reading here

Malkin to Have Knee Surgery Tomorrow Source: The Pensblog
From the Penguins website : Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will undergo surgery Thursday to repair a torn ACL and torn MCL in his right knee, the team announced today. … Read the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins Agitator Matt Cooke Suspended: NHL Makes Right Call Source: Bleacher Report
This afternoon, the NHL announced that Pittsburgh Penguins forward and team pest Matt Cooke was suspended for four games. … The rest is here

Malkin To Undergo Knee Surgery Thursday; Rehab Period Will Be Six Months Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will undergo surgery Thursday to repair a torn ACL and torn MCL in his right knee, the team announced today. … More

Penguins announce surgery for Malkin – 02-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
And things just keep getting better for Penguins. The team officially announced forward Evgeni Malkin will undergo knee surgery Thursday to repair a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee . He suffered the injury Friday in a collision with Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers … Read this article

Penguins’ Cooke suspended for 4 games (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke was suspended four games by the NHL on Wednesday for a hit the previous night on a Columbus player. … More

Tanguay, Alfredsson out indefinitely (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Calgary Flames’ recent hot streak has put them in position to make the playoffs in the fiercely competitive Western Conference, and now the challenge is to maintain that standing, beginning Wednesday against the struggling Ottawa Senators. … Continued here

Habs, Bruins on course again (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
Don’t look now, but the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens are staring at another potential first round playoff meeting. … See more here


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Pens forward Malkin to miss rest of season (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will miss the rest of the NHL season. … Read more here

Pens expect Malkin to be ready for training camp Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Team confident he will be ready for training camp Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will undergo surgery Thursday to repair a torn ACL and torn MCL in his right knee, the team announced today. Malkins rehabilitation period will take six months, and he will be ready for the start of training camp in September, general … Go here to read the rest

Nick Johnson, Others on Call-Up Watch Source: The Pensblog
After word came down that Matt Cooke will be suspended for four games, two WB/S forwards should keep their cellphones fully charged and have a packed bag ready to go. … Excerpt from

NHL suspends Penguins’ winter Matt Cooke for four games Source: Tribune-Review
Cooke received a major penalty for charging and an additional major for a fighting with Blue Jackets forward Derrick Brassard that followed the hit on Tyutin. Cooke delivered a blindside blow near the boards to Tytuin late in the first period. … See the rest here

Leafs trade Beauchemin for Lupul, prospect (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Toronto Maple Leafs sent Francois Beauchemin to the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday for forward Joffrey Lupul, a prospect and a conditional pick. … Continue reading here

Matt Cooke Gets 4-Game Ban Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Cooke of the Pittsburgh Penguins was suspended four games by the NHL on Wednesday for hitting Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Fedor Tyutin from behind Tuesday night, according to Nick Kypreos of Rogers Sportsnet. … View post

Cooke receives 4 game suspension Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The NHL came down extremely hard on Pens forward Matt Cooke who has received a four game suspension for his hit from behind on Blue Jackets defenseman Fedor Tyutin. The suspension has been confirmed to us by Cooke’s agent Pat Morris. The Penguins are currently playing without Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Mark Letestu, Arron Asham … Continue reading here

Mario Lemieux and the 50 Most Loved Former Pittsburgh Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
Many players have come and gone from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Some of these players have long retired and left lasting legacies in the organization. Others are still playing on other teams in the NHL or have continued their careers overseas. … Link

Matt Cooke Suspended For Four Games Source: The Pensblog
According to Nick Kypreos of Sportsnetin Toronto , Matt Cooke has been suspended for four games for his hit onFedor Tyutin. … Continue reading here

Ducks re-acquire Francois Beauchemin from Toronto Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Ducks Bolster Blueline The Anaheim Ducks and Toronto Maple Leafs have kicked off some movement leading into the trade deadline. The Anaheim Ducks announced today that they have acquired defenseman Francois Beauchemin from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for right wing Joffrey Lupul and defenseman Jake Gardiner … See more here

Cooke suspended four games – 02-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
Kv0cOcJXFv4 Penguins forward Matt Cooke has been suspended four games over a hit from behind on Blue Jackets defenseman Fedor Tyutin during last night’s game at Consol Energy Center . The hit occurred at the 14:42 mark of the first period … More

Source: Cooke’s disciplinary hearing is completed Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Matt Cooke’s disciplinary hearing with the National Hockey League was completed this morning, sources close to Cooke’s camp tell Inside Pittsburgh Sports. “All done today, already, ” source said. … More

Empty Netter Assists – 02-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap on last night’s game . “[Scoring goals] is a product of a particular way we play, and we haven’t played that way.” – Mike Rupp on his team’s offensive woes. … More

Pittsburgh Penguins Spring 2011 Game Plan: Without Star Power, What Can Be Done? Source: Bleacher Report
The stars in Pittsburgh have temporarily burnt out. With Sidney Crosby out indefinitely and Evgeni Malkin out for the season, who will bear their load in Pittsburgh … Read more here

Cooke’s hearing scheduled for Thursday; and Shero on trade talk in wake of injuries. Source: Chipped Ice
A quick update on an off Wednesday for the Penguins their first since the All-Star break and one that is much needed given the heavy schedule this month. Again, they play 14 games in 28 days in February, and considering the injuries with which they are dealing they played Tuesday without four players … Read more

Roenick: Matt Cooke is chicken excrement, deserves 20 games (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Never at a loss for words or for sanctimony, Jeremy Roenick appeared on XM Home Ice's morning show today… … Link

Penguins’ Cooke has disciplinary hearing over hit Source: Post Gazette
Penguins winger Matt Cooke has a phone disciplinary hearing with the NHL today in the aftermath of Cooke’s hit last night on Columbus defenseman Fedor Tyutin … Read more here

The Morning Skate: 2/9 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. … Read more

RECAP: Running On Empty. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
One of our favorite lines from a movie: Once upon a time, a woman was picking up firewood. She came upon a poisonous snake frozen in the snow. She took the snake home and nursed it back to health. One day the snake bit her on the cheek. As she lay dying, she asked the snake, “Why have you done this to me?” And the snake answered, “Look, bitch, you knew I was a snake.” The snake = an NHL season right now. … Continued here


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CROSBY WATCH: Update Source: The Pensblog
Details are sketchy right now, but there are reports coming out of Canada that Crosby took a “big-time dump” in the bathroom at his parents' house. Those familiar with the situation said it was one of those dumps where you feel like it's on the cusp of breaking through, so you give it all you have, which can sometimes result in you becoming light-headed for a moment. Our source said that following the dump, Crosby did not show any symptoms of light-headedness or fatigue. In fact, there was no bowel movement. It was one of those where you just give up and try again a little bit later in the day. … See the article here

Kunitz added to Penguins’ list of injured players Source: Tribune-Review
Another day brought another injury to an important Penguins forward. Chris Kunitz did not play Tuesday against Columbus because of a lower body injury. … The rest is here

Penguins fall 4-1 to Columbus Source: Tribune-Review
Playing without their two best players, the Penguins were feeble offensively for a second straight game in a 4-1 loss. … Read this article

Penguins’ offense absent again in 4-1 loss to Blue Jackets Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins are convinced they can survive without their injured players, that losing Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin and Mark Letestu for extended stretches should not sabotage their season. And they are probably right. … Excerpt from

Penguins Notebook: Blue Jackets’ Umberger would fill bill here Source: Post Gazette
Imagine the timing. Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin is expected to miss the rest of the season because of a severe knee injury. … Visit link

Cooke’s Disciplinary Hearing Source: The Pensblog
Per @TSNBobMcKenzie , Matt Cooke will have a disciplinary hearing today for his hit from behind on Fedor Tyutin. Dan Bylsma per Empty Netters : “The player looked him right in the eyes and knows he's coming — he makes sure that he keeps his numbers towards him.” [ JoeD23] 1:10 mark … Excerpt from

Tuesday’s Three Stars: Another Stafford trick; Tedenby OT hero (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
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Bradford: Longer Crosby’s out, more worry grows Source: TimesOnline.com
PITTSBURGH With each passing day, with each game that Sidney Crosby misses, even the most optimistic have to be concerned about the Penguins and their franchise player. What is known is that Tuesday nights 4-1 loss to the Blue Jackets was the 14th straight game that the 23-year-old superstar missed with a concussion, which was sustained early last month courtesy of a hit to the head by Washingtons David Steckel and/or Tampa Bays Viktor Hedman. What is not known is when Crosby, who continues to recover in his native Nova Scotia, will be back … More here

Cooke faces disciplinary hearing on Wednesday for hit from behind Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
To no surprise, Pittsburgh Penguins winger Matt Cooke will have a disciplinary hearing the National Hockey League for his hit from behind on Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Fedor Tyutin tonight. The hearing will happen in an appropriate time frame before the Penguins host the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night … Visit link

Pens fall to Blue Jackets Source: TimesOnline.com
PITTSBURGH Speaking strictly from an entertainment perspective, the Penguins havent been much to watch the last few weeks. That said, even without the services of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, the Penguins bravely managed to win five games in a row, a feat few if any thought they could do. … Follow this link

Pens lack creativity and skill in the playmaking, scoring areas Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins are offensively challenged and the major issue with this team right now is that there’s no creativity due to the number of injuries. “Take some of the past success we’ve had and some of the success we didn’t have tonight. … Read more here

TSN: Cooke to have disciplinary hearing – 02-09-11 Source: Empty Netters
Kv0cOcJXFv4 According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, Penguins forward Matt Cooke will have a disciplinary hearing with the NHL today in regards to a hit from behind on Blue Jackets defenseman Fedor Tyutin in the first period of last night’s game. The hit occurred at the 14:42 mark of the period … More

Nash scores, Blue Jackets beat Penguins 4-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. … More here

Post-Game: Blue Jackets dictate play as Pens drop second straight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
— The Pittsburgh Penguins (34-17-4, 72 pts) dropped their second game in a row, losing to the Columbus Blue Jackets (26-22-5, 57 pts) 4-1 on Tuesday night at the Consol Energy Center. Rick Nash and Jakub Voracek each had a goal and an assist and goaltender Steve Mason continued his strong play of late, making … Read more here

Comrie talks, leading to a "Say Anything" reference; also, Pens-Hawks to NBC. Source: Chipped Ice
Not to suggest the Penguins have hit a rough patch, but LW Matt Cooke and RWs Tyler Kennedy and Pascal Dupuis are now the clubs healthy leading goal scorers, each with 10 markers. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Matt Cooke’s latest dirty hit, this time on Jackets’ Tyutin (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In his first game after “clipping skates” with Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals on Sunday,… … More

Aftermath: Blue Jackets 4, Penguins 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
ANALYSIS The Penguins knew they wouldn’t have Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Mark Letestu and Arron Asham for the Tuesday night showdown against Columbus. What the Penguins weren’t expecting was a last-minute scratch to winger Chris Kunitz, the team’s fourth-leading scorer, due to a lower-body injury … Go here to read the rest

Hunt Moose on a Harley. WB/S PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
Brad Thiessen wins two in a row since returning form injury. A lot of guys stepped up big time tonight, scoring-wise. Brett Sterling had 2 power play assists … See the article here

Penguins fall short two games in a row, 4-1 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins lost for the second game in a row, 4-1, against the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Continue reading here

Pens Lose 4-1 Source: The Pensblog
You can almost feel the bottom falling out on the Pens right now. With rumors circulating about Sidney Crosby, plus no Evgeni Malkin or Chris Kunitz, the Pens were lifeless until the third. Tyler Kennedy got the only Pens goal, but the Blue Jackets turned the lights out a few minutes later. … Follow this link

roberthester3 has added a photo to the pool: Katie OMalley, host of PENS-TV at pittsburghpenguins.com is holding a Pittsburgh Penguin rally towel outside of Mellon Arena, before the Penguins took on the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 30th, 2010.

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Penguins Show the NHL Who has the Biggest Johnson Source: Bleacher Report
The league has many Johnsons dispersed about the 30 NHL teams. All-time, there have been twenty-four players in league history with “Johnson” stitched on the back of their sweater. The Pittsburgh Penguins alone, have had six players by the name of Johnson, in addition to Stanley Cup winning, and legendary head coach Badger Bob. There have even been two father/son Johnson combos with the team. The aforementioned Badger Bob and his son Mark, member of the Miracle on Ice US Olympic team; and Bob and Brent, both goaltenders for the Pens. However, it wasn’t until last week, that we, along with Isles goaltender Rick DiPietro, were put on notice that current Pittsburgh backup goaltender, Brent Johnson is the biggest, baddest Johnson of them all. … Read this article

Pens’ injury list gets longer Source: TimesOnline.com
The injury front continues to get bleaker for the Penguins. Already down center Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Mark Letestu, the Penguins announced prior to Tuesday nights home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets that right winger Chris Kunitz is day to day with a lower body injury. Kunitz, who missed two games in mid December with an undisclosed injury, is the Penguins fourth-leading scorer with 36 points (18 goals) in 43 games. … More here

Puck Previews: Halak is back for Blues; Sharks vs. Capitals (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general… … View post

Penguins-Jackets In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
0:00: That’ll do it. The Pens fall to the Blue Jackets by a score of 4-1. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Post-Game: Coach Bylsma (2/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Eric Tangradi (2/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. … Video here

Video: Season Ticket Holders Open Skate (02/05/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The season ticket holders get the chance to skate on the ice of the CONSOL Energy Center. … Watch here

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. … Watch here

Video: Post-Game: Tyler Kennedy (2/8/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. … View video here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-05-2011

Saturday, February 5th, 2011

Penguins Recall Forward Tim Wallace Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Tim Wallace from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Wallace, 26, has appeared in 17 NHL games with Pittsburgh in his career, recording two assists and a plus-2 rating … View post

Tim Wallace Called Up Source: The Pensblog
Forward Tim Wallace has been called up to Pittsburgh. The fourth-year pro has scored 28 points (15+13) in 45 games this season for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Wallace is known for finishing his checks, with a force. … More here

Penguins recall Wallace – 02-05-11 Source: Empty Netters
In the wake of Evgeni Malkin’s serious injury to his right knee, the Penguins have recalled forward Tim Wallace from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. … Read this article

A DIFFERENT KIND OF TEAM Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
By MARK MADDEN OK, Genos out. (Genos knees a mess.) Whos gonna take his place? The answer isnt Jesus … Visit link

Evgeni Malkin: How Will Injuries Impact His Pittsburgh Penguins Future? Source: Bleacher Report
Earlier today, Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma announced that Evgeni Malkin suffered a torn ACL and MCL in last night’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. … More here

Defensive Excellence Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins have been a solid defensive team for the majority of the 2010-11 campaign. But when, say, Sidney Crosby explodes for a 25-game scoring streak, it’s easy to be dazzled by Pittsburgh’s offense. But with top offensive guns – Crosby and Evgeni Malkin – sidelined, it’s become evident just how steady the Penguins’ defensive corps has become 53 games into the season. … Read more here

Pens trade deadline plans back to square one Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Team will now have ability to add The Penguins hockey operations department held organization meetings on Thursday and Friday in Pittsburgh, with those meetings centered around formulating their trade deadline plans. … Read more

AHL Gameday 50 – Syracuse Crunch Source: The Pensblog
7:30 PM Onondaga County War Memorial at Oncenter NHL Affiliation: TV/Radio: AHL Live 102.3 The Mountain *Edit: Tim Wallace called up to Pittsburgh . The AHL Penguins are facing the most adversity they have, all season long up to this point. … Read the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Center Evgeni Malkin Likely Out For The Year Source: Bleacher Report
The hits just keep on coming for the Pens. Pittsburgh Penguins’ star center Evgeni Malkin has a torn MCL and ACL and is likely out for the season. Although some are saying that he may return, it looks like this just ended Malkin’s season … See more here

"I’m Sorry." Malkin Injury Reaction Begins. Source: The Pensblog
Great piece from Pierre Lebrun on the early reaction to the Malkin injury: [ ESPN ] “I'm sorry,” read the text message. It was from Evgeni Malkin to Penguins GM Ray Shero. “I told him he had nothing to apologize for, geez,” Shero told ESPN.com on Saturday in the wake of devastating news for the NHL club. … Go here to read the rest

@pghpenguins: Marc-Andre Fleury's glove: so fast, it's just a big white blur. – http://twitpic.com/3wubj5

Evgeni Malkin Injured: All Pittsburgh Penguins Must Step Up Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins were dealt a major blow when center Evgeni Malkin tore his MCL and ACL, ending his season after Buffalo Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers fell awkwardly into his right leg while killing a penalty. … Read this article

Evgeni Malkin: Pittsburgh Penguins Without Center Indefinitely Source: Bleacher Report
When the Pittsburgh Penguins face off against the Washington Capitals at 12:30p.m. ESTon Super Bowl Sunday, they will be playing without more than just their All-Star center Sidney Crosby and center Mark Letestu. All-Star center, Evgeni Malkin tore his ACL and MCL in a game Friday night against Buffalo. … Read this article

Penguins vs. Capitals Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
Author: Michelle Crechiolo … Read this article

8 Great Things To Expect from the Washington Capitals-Pittsburgh Penguins Game Source: Bleacher Report
Most people are excited for the Super Bowl tomorrow night. But hours before the Green Bay Packers take on the Pittsburgh Steelers, a game of one of the greatest growing rivalries in the NHL will take place … Follow this link


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Video: Off-Day: Dan Bylsma (02/05/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Blysma talks to reporters after practice concerning Evgeni Malkin’s injury in the game against Buffalo. … Click here to view video

Jeffrey, Tangradi prove WB/S develops Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins who have developed as WB/S Penguins: 1. … Read more

Malkin injury serious, could end his season Source: Post Gazette
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin has two torn ligaments in his right knee — the anterior cruciate ligament and the medial collateral ligament — and will be out for an extended period of time, perhaps the rest of the season. … See the article here

Poop: Malkin Suffers ACL/MCL Injury Source: The Pensblog
HCDB announced today that Malkinblew out his ACL and MCLwhen Tyler Myers fell into his knee during the Buffalo game. … Read the rest here

Malkin sidelined with serious knee injury (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins are dealing with another significant loss to their lineup. … Visit link

Penguins’ Malkin may be done for year with torn MCL, ACL Source: Tribune-Review
Coach Dan Bylsma said today after practice that an MRI revealed the tears, but no definitive plans have been made about surgery or rehabilitation. But injuries of that nature to the MCL and ACL usually take up to a year to heal completely. … Read the rest here

Malkin likely out for the year with torn ACL, MCL Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Evgeni Malkin’s season is likely over as the Penguins forward has a torn MCL, ACL. Malkin is currently discussing options with doctors and surgery is expected. … Link

Bob Smizik hates fighting and wants you off his lawn Source: The Pensblog
The highlight of Bob Smizik's days anymore involve getting in his car and driving around aimlessly. When he finally makes it back home, he'll flip open his iBook and make a blog post with Netscape Navigator. He's recently done this and came out with a post titled “How Stupid Is Hockey Fighting?” Here's the beginning of the article: Imagine this, if you can. Late in the first quarter of the Super Bowl tomorrow, Troy Polamalu intercepts a pass thrown by Aaron Rodgers and returns it 25 yards to the Green Bay Packers’ 35, where he is driven out of bounds in front of the Steelers bench by Donald Driver … The rest is here

Bylsma: Malkin has torn ACL and MCL – 01-0 Source: Empty Netters
Uh… wow. Penguins coach Dan Bylsma announced today that forward Evgeni Malkin suffered a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee during last night’s game with the Sabres . … Read more here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-05-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . … More

Adam’s Journey has added a photo to the pool: Claude Giroux of the Philadelphia Flyers (28 in white) gets ready to let go of a backhand shot on Pittsburgh Penguins Marc Andre Fleury (29 in blue) during the first period of the 2011 NHL All Star Game – RBC Center – Raleigh, NC – 01/30/2011

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@pghpenguins: Kids who got free vision checks Thurs @ Hill House with Davis Vision & Tickets for Kids watching practice today! – http://twitpic.com/3wsjwu

Practice Notes: No Asham, Michalek or Malkin; Pre Pens-Capitals Tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITTSBURGH — On the heels of last night’s 3-2 win, the Penguins are back on the ice this morning for their final workout before the team departs for Washington D.C., this afternoon. On the injury front, as expected, no Arron Asham (shoulder) or Evgeni Malkin (knee) this morning. … Go here to read the rest

RECAP: Collateral Damage. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
On a night where the Towels were twirling, the Pens stormed back from a 2-0 early hole to stun the Sabres and emo goalie Ryan Miller. Matt Cooke had the game-winner, and the Pens got goals from Tyler Kennedy and DJ Jazz. The real story, however, won't be the Pens' comeback; it will be the injury Evgeni Malkin suffered after huge Sabres d-man Tyler Myers fell on his right knee. Thoughts: The Sabres got out to a 2-0 lead by outworking the Pens … View post

Chris Cooley is rooting for the Packers Source: The Pensblog
Dan Steinberg recently posted a great little piece on his D.C. … Read more

Penguins Report: 2/5/11 Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:36 AM: The Pens are on the ice at CONSOL Energy Center for their Saturday practice. … Follow this link

The Morning Skate: 2/5 Source: The Pensblog
RLD Hockey is an NHL blog of mine where we take a look at the hot topics around the league on a daily basis. One of our staples is the 'Morning Skate', where I rundown everything going on in the NHL, including predictions on the big games. The PensBlog has been nice enough to let me share the Morning Skate with you . You can follow us on Twitter @RLDhockey ! Enjoy! The Morning After: Yesterday’s scores: Panthers 4, Devils 3 (OT) Penguins 3, Sabres 2 Blue Jackets 3, Red Wings 0 Capitals 5, Lightning 2 Blues 5, Oilers 3 Canucks 4, Blackhawks 3 Predictions record: 4-2 My 3 stars of the night: 1 … Read more here


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5,000 fake Steelers, Pens jerseys seized Source: Tribune-Review
Federal authorities have confiscated 5,000 counterfeit Steelers and Penguins jerseys in the past three days from an express mail facility in North Fayette. … See the article here

Johnson’s punch sidelines DiPietro Source: Tribune-Review
Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro is out again, this time for four to six weeks because of broken bones in his face caused by a punch from Penguins counterpart Brent Johnson. … Visit link

Crosby back home in Canada Source: Tribune-Review
Center Sidney Crosby (concussion) missed his 12th straight game Friday. He has returned home to Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, to continue his rehab while visiting family. … Continue reading here

Malkin, most Penguins afflicted with bad case of Steelers fever Source: Tribune-Review
Evgeni Malkin doesnt want his Steelers Fever to break, so he bought a black knit cap to keep his head warm. … Read more

Malkin injured, but Penguins’ win streak extends to five games Source: Tribune-Review
Evgeni Malkin left with an apparent right leg injury, but the Penguins still beat Buffalo, 3-2, at Consol Energy Center. … Visit link

Penguins Notebook: No introduction needed for Sabres’ Weber Source: Post Gazette
Mike Weber, a Buffalo Sabres defenseman from Cranberry, played in Consol Energy Center for the first time Friday night, but he already had introduced himself memorably to his hometown team. Weber got rough with Penguins star center Sidney Crosby Dec … View post

Without Malkin, Penguins rally to beat Sabres, 3-2 Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins are not a better team when Evgeni Malkin isn’t playing. They know it. People throughout the NHL know it. … Continue reading here

Evgeni Malkin injures right knee in 3-2 win Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Evgeni Malkin’s return to the Penguins did not last long as the Penguins center exited tonight’s action in the second period after colliding with Buffalo’s Tyler Myers. In the collision, Malkin’s right leg bent inward and he did not return to the game. … Read more here

Pens lose Malkin but earn 3-2 win over Sabres (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Maybe the Pittsburgh Penguins are getting a little too used to playing without their superstar scoring champions. … Read this article

Pens lose Malkin but rally for 3-2 win over Sabres (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Maybe the Pittsburgh Penguins are getting a little too used to playing without their superstar pair of former scoring champions. They might have to do it for even longer now. … The rest is here

Pens win; Geno hurt … again Source: Chipped Ice
Greetings happy Penguins fans, = Well, the injury to C Evgeni Malkin certain does temper the enthusiasm from the Penguins fifth straight win. … Continue reading here

Sami Salo. WB/S PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
With WB/S' leading scorer Dustin Jeffrey and top prospect Eric Tangradi both on recall to the NHL with Pittsburgh, you couldn't have expected much. Without their two biggest offensive threats, the Pens battled for the most part, but were unable to put the Moose away. Nick Johnson scored a garbage, in the paint goal after Ryan Craig slammed one through the crease. … More

Notebook: A Total Team Effort Source: penguins.nhl.com
Once again, the Penguins found themselves without the talents of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin on Friday night. Not only were the Penguins down two star players, but they were also down two goals to the Buffalo Sabres. But Pittsburgh battled back with the help of everyone in the lineup, as the Penguins rattled off three goals in just over three minutes to spark a 3-2 victory Friday night at CONSOL Energy Center. … Read the rest here

Aftermath: Penguins 3, Sabres 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
ANALYSIS The Penguins are used to facing adversity these days. … Excerpt from

Penguins lose Malkin in 3-2 comeback win Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins came from behind to beat the Buffalo Sabres, 3-2, tonight at Consol Energy Center, but the win was tempered but an injury to forward Evgeni Malkin. … Excerpt from

Pens win 3-2, but at what price? Source: The Pensblog
Great comeback win for the Pens. … The rest is here

@pghpenguins: Terrible Towels invade CONSOL Energy Center for the #Pens game – http://twitpic.com/3wkuk7

@pghpenguins: #Pens Kennedy with the Terrible Towel during an intermission interview – http://twitpic.com/3wkk7q

THIRD PERIOD: Pens/Sabres, Pens 3-2 Malkin Hurt Source: The Pensblog
(thanks to Erica W. for the stunned pic) The good news: the Pens scored three straight goals to take the lead. The bad news: Malkin went down with what looked like a very serious knee injury … The rest is here

Penguins’ Malkin exits game with apparent injury Source: Post Gazette
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin left tonight’s game against Buffalo with an apparent right knee injury. … See the rest here

Penguins’ Malkin injured again in return (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh Penguins centre Evgeni Malkin slowly skated off the ice and into the locker room on his own power after a collision with Buffalo defenceman Tyler Myers early in the second period on Friday night. … Go here to read the rest

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SECOND PERIOD: Sabres/Pens, Sabres Up 2-0 Source: The Pensblog
[photo credit to Days of Y'Orr ] Sabres came out flying, Pens didn't wake up until midway through. Worst played period in awhile. … Read the rest here

Penguins-Sabres In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
0:00: The horn sounds and the Pens have topped the Sabres by a score of 3-2!!! 0:22: The Sabres are coming on strong but the Pens are holding them off! 0:45: The Sabres have pulled Miller for the extra attacker! 2:55: Goligoski blocked a shot from the point by Montador. 4:19: The Sabres sustain a bit of pressure in the Penguins zone looking to tie things up, but Craig Adams makes a nice play to send the puck back down the ice … View post

Video: Post-Game: Coach Bylsma (2/4/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Matt Cooke (2/4/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Cooke talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. … Click here to view video

Video: Post-Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/4/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. … Watch here

Video: Post-Game: Dustin Jeffrey (2/4/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dustin Jeffrey talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. … To see video click here

Video: Post-Game: Brooks Orpik (2/4/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to reporters following tonight’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. … View video here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (2/4/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Nemacolin Big 5 shown in game on February 4 vs the Buffalo Sabres … See this video

Video: Starkist Shootout Episode 5 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Viper Girls U14 take on the Arctic Foxes Pee Wee 3 in the Starkist shootout. Originally aired on February 4, 2011. … Click here to view video

Video: Green Update Presented by Alcoa (2/4/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Katie O’Malley gives the Green Update presented by Alcoa Recycling … Watch here

Video: Penguins vs Sabres (2/4/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins vs Sabres feature shown in game on February 4, 2011 … Click here to view video

Video: Penguins/Steelers Renegade (2/4/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins wish the Steelers best of luck in the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 6, 2011 … Watch here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-25-2011

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Havlat, Yandle added to NHL All-Star roster (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Martin Havlat of the Minnesota Wild and defenseman Keith Yandle of the Phoenix Coyotes are heading to the NHL All-Star game as injury replacements. … See more here

New Vegas odds favor Canucks, Penguins to win Stanley Cup (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
At the start of the 2010-11 season, we brought you the Bodog.com odds for the Stanley Cup, the conference… … Link


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Gameday 50 – Islanders Source: The Pensblog
7:00 pm CONSOL Energy Center TV: Fox Sports Pittsburgh (click that to add to the list) Atdhe.net Sportzkrieg J ustin.tv Veetle Myp2p Yahoo sports Know your enemy : Islanders Hockey Blog What they are saying about the Islanders : The New York Islanders fell to the New Jersey Devils in a Martin Luther King Jr day matinee at the Nassau Coliseum. While poor officiating did not help the Islanders case, a slow start and poor play did them in … The rest is here

Islanders, Nabokov situation getting ugly Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The New York Islanders this afternoon suspended goaltender Evgeni Nabokov who has refused to report to the team after being claimed by the Islanders. Nabokov signed a one year contract with the Detroit Red Wings last week but first had to clear waivers to join the Red Wings. The Islanders who own the third … Go here to read the rest

Islanders at Penguins – 01-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME l1wZ05sD6yw -Greetings from a gloomy and doomy day (in terms of weather at least) in: -Its in the mid to high 30s. Kind of drizzly. … Link

NHLPA beefs up staff with four new hires (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – The National Hockey League Players' Association has beefed up its office staff with four new hires, including former Jim Balsillie frontman Richard Rodier. … Excerpt from

What people are saying about Gretzky (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Wayne Gretzky celebrates his 50th birthday on Wednesday. Here is an assortment of quotes from around the hockey world on the life and times of The Great One: … Read this article

Video: YMCA Autograph Session (1/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Members of the Penguins met their fans at Dicks’s Sporting Goods, to sign memorabilia and raise money for the Y.M.C.A. … Watch video here

Video: Game-Day: Coach Bylsma (1/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Coach Bylsma talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … To see video click here

Video: Game-Day: Kris Letang (1/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … Watch video here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Ep 14 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears & Katie O’Malley host. … See video here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Ep 13 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears & Katie O’Malley host. … To see video click here

Malkin, Enstrom latest All-Star Weekend scratches, Wild’s Havlat in (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Cross another two names off the NHL All-Star Game Fantasy Draft board: Forward Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh… … Read this article

Tuesdays With Stoosh: 1.25 Source: The Pensblog
NBC kicked off its regular 2011 weekend coverage of the NHL this past Sunday with a Blackhawks-Flyers game. … Go here to read the rest

Bourne Blog: When it comes to intimidation, it’s hitters over fighters (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In this current era of the professional hockey, it's far more intimidating to play a guy who can hit than… … See the rest here

Penguins forward Malkin to miss all-star game (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The NHL all-star game has lost another Pittsburgh Penguins star. … Continued here

Pechurskiy’s Back Source: The Pensblog
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have signed goaltender Alex Pechurskiy to a professional tryout contract today. Earlier, we thought the Killeen demotion was a good sign for Brad Thiessen but we were wrong. John Curry will replace Thiessen in the AHL All-Star Game … Follow this link

Malkin to miss All-Star Game Source: Post Gazette
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma announced today that, as expected, forward Evgeni Malkin will miss the NHL All-Star Game this weekend in Raleigh, N.C. … Go here to read the rest

Offensive lineman Dan Jordan earns Football Gazette’s All-American honors Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITTSBURG, Kan. (Jan. 24) – For the second-straight season, California University of Pennsylvania senior offensive lineman Dan Jordan (Tionesta, Pa./Redbank Valley) earned Don Hansens Football Gazette Third-Team All-America honors, announced the organization on Monday. … Go here to read the rest

Video: Game-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (1/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … Video here

Video: Game-Day: Jordan Staal (1/24/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … Watch video here

Video: Game-Day: Zbynek Michalek (1/25/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media following the team’s morning practice. … Watch here

Penguins coach Bylsma: Malkin officially out of All-Star Game Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins have officially ruled star center Evgeni Malkin out of Sunday’s NHL All-Star Game, a move that has been expected for days. Coach Dan Bylsma announced that Malkin will miss tonight’s game against the New York Islanders and Sunday’s game in Raleigh. … The rest is here

Post-Morning Skate: Cooke to play tonight; Malkin won’t attend All-Star Game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Morning Skate Notes *Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will miss his 3rd straight game tonight and no real surprise here as head coach Dan Bylsma just announced in his media session that Malkin will not attend the All-Star game this weekend. Malkin who voted in by the fans, will get an extra week off … See the article here

NHL on pace to set all-time revenue record Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
From a financial standpoint, the National Hockey League says it hasn’t been better. The league expects a 5th straight year of revenue growth and revenues will be up 4-5% to almost $2.9 billion, according to Darren Rovell of CNBC. … More here

Game 50: Morning Skate Updates: Cooke not participating in skate Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
New York Islanders (15-25-7-37pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (30-15-4-64pts) PITTSBURGH — The Penguins final game before the All-Star break will be their third straight without star forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Crosby will miss his 9th straight due to a concussion and Malkin will be held out for one more game due to a … Read this article

Penguins Sign Goaltender Alexander Pechurskiy to PTO Source: penguins.nhl.com
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have signed goaltender Alexander Pechurskiy (peh-CHUR-skee) to a professional tryout contract, it was announced on Tuesday. Pechurskiy, 20, appeared in 21 games with the Mississippi R… … More

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. NY Islanders Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kunitz and Letang skating, Cooke and Malkin not skating. … See more here

2010-11 Pens & Pins Charity Bowling Shirt Auction Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins Wives Association hosted their third annual Pens & Pins Charity Bowling Tournament for the benefit of Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater PA & Southern WV and once again, it was a huge success! ; Not only did the participants have a great time bowling with their 2010-11 Penguins team, but through their support, they also helped raise money to fulfill wishes of Make-A-Wish children in our local area. ; ; The tournament featured Penguins players serving as celebrity team captains for each competing bowling team. … Continued here

About the Islanders – 01-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Islanders. When and where: 7 p.m., Consol Energy Center. … See the article here

PENSBLOG GUARDIAN PROJECT: Mr. Pwned Source: The Pensblog
Upon taking a look at the NHL's Guardian Project , it's come to our attention that some of the characters didn't exactly embody their respective franchises. So, with the help of Stephen S … Visit link

PENSBLOG GUARDIAN PROJECT: The Incredible Bulk Source: The Pensblog
Upon taking a look at the NHL's Guardian Project , it's come to our attention that some of the characters didn't exactly embody their respective franchises. So, with the help of Stephen S. … Link

Empty Netter Assists – 01-25-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -It doesn’t sound like Sidney Crosby is going to be coming back any time soon . -Mike Rupp and Maxime Talbot were at Heinz Field Sunday … See the article here

Sidney Crosby speaks out again Source: Tribune-Review
Center Sidney Crosby spoke publicly Monday for the third time since he was concussed Jan. … View post

Pens’ Goligoski backs the Pack Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Alex Goligoski is a big ol’ Cheesehead, and if that turns Pittsburghers against him over the next two weeks, so be it. … Excerpt from

Consistent obstacles may strengthen Pens Source: Tribune-Review
The six previous Pens squads with which Brooks Orpik broke training camp lacked something that has existed with this version. … Read more here

NHL Roundup: Sutter drives Carolina Source: Post Gazette
The Carolina Hurricanes have long since gotten over being wowed by rookie Jeff Skinner. Monday night, the 18-year-old scored his 18th goal of the season, the game-winner in Carolina’s 6-4 victory against the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs. He says he was fortunate the puck came to him. … Excerpt from

Crosby progressing slowly; return not set Source: Post Gazette
The symptoms are easing, Sidney Crosby said. They are not as frequent. Not as severe … Visit link

Penguins Notebook: All-Star break arrives at good time for players Source: Post Gazette
Some will catch the first plane they can to an island where the wind-chill factor is hovering near 85. Others will head to their hometowns, while a few plan to just hang around this area. But while the Penguins’ plans vary for the all-star break that begins Wednesday, their reaction to having time off seems to be universal: They like it. … Excerpt from

Alexander Ovechkin Dives, And It Is Embarrassing Source: The Pensblog
Big thanks to @kayla67 on twitter for this. The following .GIF will be inserted anytime a Washington Capitals fan calls Crosby a diver. Here is the link to the .GIF … Follow this link

@pghpenguins: #Pens signing autographs for fans at the YMCA Junior Penguins fundraiser: – http://twitpic.com/3t6303

YMCA Junior Penguins Fundraiser a Win-Win Situation For Players and Fans Source: penguins.nhl.com
Monday evening was a win-win situation for Penguins players and fans alike. Nine players – Pascal Dupuis, Tyler Kennedy, Eric Godard, Arron Asham, Mike Comrie, Ben Lovejoy, Alex Goligoski, Mark Letestu and Chris Conner – signed autographs at three one-hour sessions to raise money for the YMCA Junior Penguins program presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods and Trib Total Media. Wristbands were presold for each session, which all took place at Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Mall in Robinson … See more here

Marc Savard diagnosed with another concussion; now what? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Boston Bruins issued a short, to-the-point statement tonight on what many had already assumed: That a hit to… … Read more

Penguins vs. Islanders Game Preview Source: penguins.nhl.com
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PensHead Daily Links 12-30-2010

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Winter Classic? To NHL, it’s the Crosby Classic (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
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First Pens-Caps tilt carried Episode III of HBO series Source: Tribune-Review
The third episode of HBOs 24/7 Penguins-Capitals Road to the Winter Classic included a lengthy look at the Penguins win at Washington on Dec. 23. … Link

Winter Classic alumni game sparks memories of camaraderie Source: Tribune-Review
Former players will relive the past, share a few laughs and try not to hurt themselves in front of 10,000 fans who scarfed up tickets at $25 apiece a few weeks ago. … Read more here


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Agent: NFL reduces James Harrison’s 75K fine Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Months later…. James Harrison’s $75,000 fine has been reduced by the NFL, Bill Parise the agent for Harrison confirms to Inside Pittsburgh Sports this evening. Harrison was informed this week that the fine has been reduced from $75,000 to $50,000, Parise tells me … Continued here

Harris is Larger than Life in Steel City – and a Pens Fan Source: penguins.nhl.com
PITTSBURGH — Franco Harris is kind of a big deal in the Steel City. People know him. That’s comes with the territory when you’re a key part of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ four Super Bowl titles between 1975 and 1980. … Follow this link

Pens Fans Get Pumped at Downtown Rally Source: penguins.nhl.com
A few morning showers couldn’t deter a crowd of fans from coming to Market Square in downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday to cheer on the Penguins at the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic rally. “It’s why you have a hood,” said Paula Gaus of Newcastle. The student at Carlowe University left her house at 7:30 a.m … Excerpt from

Sidney Crosby named Canada’s male athlete of the year for third time (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby's entire year was defined by a split second at the end of February. In the time it took the… … See the article here

Meet the Penguins Night at Tom Clark Chevrolet Slated for January 3 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Join Phil Bourque, Brooks Orpik, Kris Letang and Pascal Dupuis on Monday, January 3 from 5-7 pm at Tom Clark Chevrolet. Your $1 admission fee per person will allow you to get one autograph per player with proceeds benefitting the Tommy Wilson Foundation for Exceptional Children. … See the rest here

Winter Classic: Just Once? Why All Hockey Games Should Be Played Out Doors Source: Bleacher Report
The Winter Classic is set to be played this upcoming Saturday between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals . … More here

Classic Storylines Go Well Beyond Sid vs. Ovi Source: penguins.nhl.com
PITTSBURGH — The bitter rivals can finally focus on the event that everybody in the NHL has been talking about for months. As soon as the Pittsburgh Penguins headed off the ice following a 2-1 shootout loss Wednesday night on Long Island their attention turned to the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic, arguably the most hyped regular season game in League history for a myriad of logical reasons. … See the article here

Rain still predicted for Winter Classic (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By ALAN ROBINSON AP Sports Writer … More here

@pghpenguins: #Pens locker room set up at Heinz Field for 2011 Bridgestone @NHL #WinterClassic – http://twitpic.com/3lavw3

Live chat tonight – 12-30-10 Source: Empty Netters
We apologize for the late notice, but we will stage a live chat for tonight’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton-Hershey Bears game at Consol Energy Center. Click here to join the fun . … Excerpt from

Winter Classic: League determined to start game at 1:00 p.m. Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The National Hockey League will explore all avenues to play the Winter Classic on Saturday and on-time. NHL Chief Operating Officer John Collins held a conference call this afternoon and Collins said that the league is planning to start the game at 1:00 p.m. and pretty much go from there regarding potential delays … See more here

Crosby named Canada’s athlete of year for 3rd time Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Sidney Crosby was named athlete of the year by Canadian Press for the third time in four years … See more here

Alumni game video available – 12-30-10 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins-Capitals alumni game will be televised through the team’s Web site. … Visit link

’24/7′ – Counting the curses – 12-30-10 Source: Empty Netters
Note: The following is a “play-by-play” account of this week’s episode of ’24/7: Penguins/Capitals Road to the NHL Winter Classic.” 1:04: The show starts with a staple of hockey ailments. Dental work. Capitals forward Mike Knuble is shown having wire metal brackets removed from his mouth … Link

Video: USA Hockey at the Rink at Stage AE (12/30/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Assistant Coach Tony Granato stopped by the Rink at Stage AE this morning, to help give back to USA Hockey’s youth development. … To see video click here

Video: WBS: Brett Sterling (12/30/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brett Sterling of the WBS Penguins talks to the media. … View video here

Video: WBS: Ryan Craig (12/30/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ryan Craig of the WBS Penguins talks to the media. … See video here

Video: WBS: Eric Tangradi (12/30/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Eric Tangradi of the WBS Penguins talks to the media. … View video

Video: WBS: Head Coach John Hynes (12/30/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach John Hynes of the WBS Penguins talks to the media. … View video here

Video: WBS: Brian Strait (12/30/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brian Strait of the WBS Penguins talks to the media. … View video

Rain still predicted for Winter Classic (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
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Alumni Game Will Be Streamed On Pittsburgh Penguins.com Source: The Pensblog
Still upset that FSN isn't picking this up, but it looks like Penguins.com will Also picking this up will be Penguins Radio or via the Pens app. Meant to post this earlier, the Trib sent this over a few days ago … Visit link

2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic to Feature Tailgate Recycling Outside Heinz Field Source: penguins.nhl.com
Hockey fans tailgating before the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic in Pittsburgh will “clear the zone” of recyclables in Heinz Field parking lots. ; On New Year’s Day, the Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) and its partners will collect aluminum cans, glass containers, and plastic bottles and cups in six designated stadium parking lots … Excerpt from

Canada’s Schwartz out of world juniors with injury (CBC.ca) Source: Yahoo Sports
Team Canada’s world junior hockey team will be without Jaden Schwartz for the remainder of the tournament in Buffalo, N.Y., after he suffered a fractured ankle. … See more here

Would poor Winter Classic conditions favor Capitals or Penguins? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Players who grew up in the type of cold climates that gave birth to vast sheets of slick ice inevitably spent… … View post

@pghpenguins: #Pens fans gathered downtown at the #WinterClassic Rally in Market Square! – http://twitpic.com/3l98jc

Our Favorite Games & Moments of 2010 Source: The Pensblog
The year is almost over. Soon you'll be drunkenly singing Auld Lang Syneand welcoming in 2011 … See the article here

Toews is the toast of 2010 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
As a banner year for hockey comes to a close, Three Periods selects the NHL’s three best. … Read the rest here

Rosters set for Penguins-Capitals alumni game Source: Post Gazette
Final rosters today were released for Friday’s Penguins-Washington Capitals outdoor alumni game at Heinz Field … Continued here

2011 Winter Classic Weather Report: 80% chance of rain on Saturday Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
With the NHL Winter Classic just two days away, we can now look at the weather forecast from a more serious standpoint than from earlier in the week. The two biggest concerns for officials is direct sunlight on the ice for a significant period of time and heavy down pours of rain. Yesterday, there … Excerpt from

Final Roster set for Alumni Game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Final rosters have been set for the Penguins-Capitals alumni game Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Heinz Field featuring the return to the ice of Penguins great Mario Lemieux. The alumni game will be the first official event on the Winter Classic rink at Heinz Field. … More

Final Rosters Set For Pens-Caps Alumni Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
Final rosters have been set for the Penguins-Capitals alumni game Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Heinz Field – featuring the return to the ice of Penguins great Mario Lemieux. ; The alumni game will be the first official event on the Winter Classic rink at Heinz Field … Excerpt from

Final alumni rosters set – 12-30-10 Source: Empty Netters
The final rosters for the Penguins and Capitals alumni game tomorrow have been announcd: Penguins: Mario Lemieux, Paul Coffey, Ron Francis, Larry Murphy, Bryan Trottier, Rod Buskas, Gary Roberts, Greg Malone, Bob Errey, Billy Guerin, Jay Caufield, Craig Simpson, Francois Leroux, Gary Rissling, Troy Loney, Kevin Stevens, Gilles Meloche, Phil Bourque, Dave Hannan, Peter Tagli … … The rest is here

RECAP: At Years End. PENS LOSE Source: The Pensblog
At least once every season, the Penguins travel to Long Island and play a game that makes you bang your head off a wall. It never fails. Nothing good happens on Long Island. Only good thing that's ever happened there was 66 scoring his 500th goal. Other than that, it sucks. A few years ago, the Pens lost a huge unbeaten streak there. … See more here

HBO 24/7 Penguins/Capitals Ep. 3: Rivalry, uncensored and amazing (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Episode 3 of “HBO 24/7 Penguins/Capitals: The Road To The NHL Winter Classic” devoted 26 minutes to… … See the rest here

Shining Stars: The NHL Players That Deserve Your All-Star Votes Source: Bleacher Report
It’s hard to believe that this NHL season is nearing the mid-way point. The 58th NHL All-Star Game is taking place a month from now in Raleigh, N.C … Read the rest here


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Sens Blown Away in Ottawa Hurricane (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
The most telling action for the Ottawa Senators in Wednesdays 4-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes came when defenceman Filip Kuba smashed his stick across the post with 6:48 remaining in the first period, shattering it into pieces. … Read the rest here

Bethel Park, State College relish outdoor experience Source: Tribune-Review
When Bethel Park’s Jim McVay attended the first Winter Classic in Buffalo four years ago, the long-time high school hockey coach envisioned Pittsburgh hosting such an event. … Go here to read the rest

Comrie out for three to four months after hip surgery Source: Tribune-Review
Forward Mike Comrie will miss three to four months after hip surgery. The procedure was performed this week by Dr. Marc Philippon in Colorado, and the Penguins issued a statement Wednesday declaring the surgery “successful.” … The rest is here

Penguins’ equipment manager suited for Winter Classic job Source: Tribune-Review
He is a veteran of one Winter Classic, a season-opening Sweden trip and three Stanley Cup Final series. This summer he moved a team into a new arena. … Visit link

Hundreds of counterfeit Winter Classic sportswear items seized Source: Tribune-Review
Suspecting overseas counterfeiters would target fans eager for NHL Winter Classic memorabilia, three federal agencies conducted a joint operation they say intercepted 792 items of fake sportswear. … Read the rest here

Crosby’s streak ends in shootout loss Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby’s 25-game point streak was snapped by Rick DiPietro and the Islanders in a 2-1 shootout loss on Wednesday. … Continued here

Winter Classic to rouse normally empty city Source: Tribune-Review
Hotels, restaurants and cab companies say they expect a weekend business boom that will rival a Steelers playoff game. … Continue reading here

Penguins’ Crosby recalls first Winter Classic win Source: Post Gazette
It was the ultimate freelance in an unorthodox setting. Sidney Crosby approached the puck at center ice with the chance to lift the Penguins to a victory if he could convert his turn at a shootout. “If you would have been in my mind, I’m telling you that all I was thinking about was trying to get a shot on net,” he recalled recently. … Continued here

Winter Classic: NHL ready to deal with rain Source: Post Gazette
All indications are that the NHL is keenly intent on the Penguins and Washington Capitals playing the outdoor Winter Classic on Saturday come H-E-double-hockey-sticks or high water. … Follow this link

Some GIF’s From Last Night’s 24/7 Source: The Pensblog
Hoping to have a link and clips on YouTube of 24/7 in the early A.M. Here are some GIFs from last night's episode. … Visit link

Crosby’s streak snapped as Penguins fall to Islanders Source: Post Gazette
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Sidney Crosby knew his scoring streak had to end eventually. They always do. … The rest is here

Penguins Notebook: Chemistry growing in Wilkes-Barre Source: Post Gazette
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Empty Netter Assists – 12-30-10 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . … See the article here

Crosby’s streak snapped in Pens’ SO loss to Isles (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The way Sidney Crosby has owned the New York Islanders, no one could have predicted his greatest scoring run would be wrecked by them. … Continue reading here

Post-Game: Crosby’s streak comes to an end in 2-1 shootout loss to Isles Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Islanders 2 – Penguins 1 In a back to back situation, it took the woeful New York Islanders to slow down Sidney Crosby. The Islanders snapped Crosby’s 25-game point streak behind a trapping style defensive game and a 37 save performance from goaltender Rick Dipietro who led the Islanders to a 2-1 shootout win … Read this article

Crosby’s points streak ends at 25 games, Penguins lose in shootout Source: Post Gazette
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — The New York Islanders defeated the Penguins, 2-1, in a shootout at Nassau Coliseum tonight. … See the article here

Crosby’s Impressive Streak Ends at 25 Games Source: penguins.nhl.com
UNIONDALE, N.Y. – It had to happen at some point, and that point occurred Wednesday night on Long Island. … More

Shave That Stache Sid! The Sensational Streak Is Over Source: Bleacher Report
Just when it was starting to feel comfortable, like it was something that could last forever, the lowly New York Islanders shut down Sidney Crosby, ending his 25 game point streak . Crosby’s streak started November 5, with two goals against the Anaheim Ducks … Excerpt from

Ward stops 37 shots as ‘Canes blank Sens (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
OTTAWA – Zach Boychuk scored his first two goals of the season, and Cam Ward made sure that was all the Carolina Hurricanes would need. … See more here

Aftermath: Islanders 2, Penguins 1 (SO) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Author: Michelle Crechiolo ; ; ; … Continued here

Sidney Crosby’s 25-game point streak ends thanks to DiPietro, Isles (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
On Wednesday morning, the NHL sent out a “By The Numbers” press release hyping the 2011 Winter… … Read more

24/7: Episode 3 [ Stream Available ] Source: The Pensblog
Stream is here: TVPC.COM … The rest is here

Pens lose, get a point. Sid’s streak ends at 25 Source: The Pensblog
Big win for the Isles. Kunitz stabbing DiPietro in OT trying to get Sid his point is what it's all about. … Read more

Rink links Source: TimesOnline.com
PITTSBURGH Hockey is a sport spoken in many languages in various dialects. It doesnt matter whether its in English, French, Swedish, Czech or Russian. … See the article here

Craig Happy with Ice, but Knows More Work Needed Source: penguins.nhl.com
PITTSBURGH — The slight gashes in the ice were very new. Dan Craig created them with his skates shortly after noon on Wednesday, keeping a tradition alive of him being the first person to skate on his Winter Classic ice … Read more

Penguins-Islanders In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens: Letestu can’t find the back of the net, and the Isles will get a 2-1 shootout win over the Pens. Isles: Parenteau answers right back as he speeds in on Fleury and goes top-shelf for the score. Pens: GENO!!! He turns DiPietro inside-out to give himself a wide-open net for the goal! Isles: Fleury pounces on Tavares’ shot to keep the Pens in it! Pens: DiPietro saves Sid’s snapshot. … Excerpt from

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Video: Post-Game: Dan Bylsma (12/29/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bylsma talks about the Penguins shootout loss to the Islanders. … Watch video here

Video: Post-Game: Sidney Crosby (12/29/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Crosby talks about his point streak coming to an end at 25 games. … Click here to view video

Video: Yinz Love Da Guins! Source: penguins.nhl.com
Katie O’Malley caught up with Jim Shearer, Pittsburgh native, and Host of “Yinz Love Da Guins!” … View video here

Video: Winter Classic Youth Hockey Events Source: penguins.nhl.com
From the AE Rink at Heinz Field, to the Penguins Elite Tournament at CONSOL Energy Center, Pens TV has coverage of the Winter Classic Youth Hockey in the area. … View video

Video: Pre-Game: Dan Bylsma Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins Head Coach Dan Bylsma prior to his team’s game against the New York Islanders. … View video

Video: PensTV WC Exclusive: Matt Cooke Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins forward Matt Cooke gives his thoughts on the upcoming Winter Classic. … View video

Video: PensTV WC Exclusive: Pascal Dupuis Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins forward Pascal Dupuis gives his thoughts on the upcoming Winter Classic. … View video

Video: PensTV WC Exclusive: Brooks Orpik Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik gives his thoughts on the upcoming Winter Classic. … View video

Video: Heinz Field Construction (12/29/10) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Justin Downs takes us over to Heinz Field for an update on the rink construction project. … Watch video here

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PensHead Daily Links 11-29-2010

Monday, November 29th, 2010

NY Rangers battle Penguins, frustration with officiating (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The New York Rangers entered Monday night's game trailing the Pittsburgh Penguins by three points in the… … See the article here

Penguins at Rangers – 11-29-10 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME l1wZ05sD6yw -Hey, guess where we are: -No, not quite: -This is only vaguely connected to tonight’s post since the show was set in New York, but “Night Court” probably had the best opening credits music in the history of television: JjiWblC_iG8 … … Follow this link

Gameday 26 – Rangers Source: The Pensblog
7:00 PM Madison Square Garden The Pens enter the “World's Most Famous Arena” for the first time this season. These teams played in Pittsburgh on November 15. The Rangers won 3-2 in overtime … See the rest here

Puck Headlines: Savard nearly back; Richards, Fleischmann rumors (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in… … The rest is here

Cease and Desist, Stamkos Watch Source: The Pensblog
If you listened to our recent podcast, you know that we're jobbing someone using Stephen S.'s graphics on T-shirts. Here's the cease-and-desist letter that was sent: Steven Stamkos is the topic of a recent Sports Illustrated article which says Stamkos is the best pure shooter in hockey today. Thanks to @Ali44 for mentioning this … Read more

Bylsma speaks on Malkin; also, updates on UFAs, Guerin, and injuries. Source: Chipped Ice
Seems like forever since I last posted, what with Josh Yohe handling post-game blog duties at Consol Energy Center of late. However, as the No. 1 beat boy, I reserve the right to take the “good” trips, which is why I’m at The Garden right now. … The rest is here

Pitt Hoops: Duke No. 1; Panthers move up to No. 3 in AP Poll Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Duke Blue Devils are the unanimous No. 1 choice in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll. … Go here to read the rest

Top prospect Simon Despres selected for Team Canada’s World Junior training camp Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Saint John Sea Dogs defenseman Simon Despres, the Penguins 2009 1st round pick and top prospect, has officially been invited to attend the Canadian World Junior Team Training Camp in December. … View post

Game Preview: Scouting Penguins @ Rangers Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins Game Day When: November 29, 2010 | Where: Madison Square Garden The Pens put a six-game winning streak on the line Monday night in New York as they take on the division rival Rangers at MSG. Pittsburgh can avenge their last losing effort, a 3-2 overtime loss to the Rangers in Pittsburgh, with … Follow this link

Pavelec, Byfuglien and Crosby Named NHL ‘Three Stars’ of the Week Source: penguins.nhl.com
Atlanta Thrashers goaltender Ondrej Pavelec and defenseman Dustin Byfuglien plus Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby have been named the NHL ‘Three Stars’ for the period ending Nov. … See the article here

Pavelec, Byfuglien, Crosby are stars of week (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Goaltender Ondrej Pavelec and defenceman Dustin Byfuglien of the Atlanta Thrashers, plus Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby are the NHL's three stars of the week. … See the rest here

Penn State’s Wisniewski Selected as AFCA All-American Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; November 29, 2010 – Guard Stefen Wisniewski (Bridgeville) has been selected Penn State’s 95th first team All-American. … The rest is here

Crosby named NHL’s third star of the week Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Sidney Crosby was named the NHL’s third star of the week for the period ending Nov. 28. … The rest is here

Crosby Named Third NHL Star of the Week Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The NHL announced this afternoon that Atlanta Thrashers goaltender Ondrej Pavelec and defenseman Dustin Byfuglien plus Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby have been named the NHL ‘Three Stars’ for the period ending Nov. 28 … Read the rest here

Asham, Gaborik ill – 11-29-10 Source: Empty Netters
Arron Asham (above) is not expected to play in tonight’s game against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden due to an illness . In 15 games this season, Asham has six points (three goals, three assists). Additionally, forward Mike Comrie will be sidelined once again due to an … … Excerpt from

Twenty Years Later – Whalers 6, Penguins 4 – 11-29-10 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. We will examine the Penguins’ 1990-91 season which led to the first Stanley Cup title in franchise history … The rest is here

Video: Game-Day: Coach Dan Bylsma (11/29/09) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma before tonight’s game against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. … See this video

Video: Game-Day: Kris Letang (11/29/09) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang before tonight’s game against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. … Video here

Video: Game-Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (11/29/09) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury before tonight’s game against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. … Watch video here

Video: Game-Day: Sidney Crosby (11/29/09) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby before tonight’s game against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. … See video here

@pghpenguins: #Pens practicing on the ice before tonight's game vs @thenyrangers at 7pm – http://twitpic.com/3bdhum

Pens @ Rangers Morning Skate Updates: Comrie/Asham not participating Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Skate Updates RANGERS UPDATES Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist will make his 4th straight start in goal for New York. Lundqvist is 9-8-1 on the season with a 2.61 GAA. … Read more here

TCU to join the Big East Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
According to multiple reports, TCU has accepted a bid to the Big East Conference, which will take effect July 1, 2012. … Follow this link

Penguins Report: Game Day at NY Rangers Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:22 AM: We are at historic Madison Square Garden. … More

Latest Pens Chatter: Comrie, Panthers & more rumblings Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
MORNING BUZZ The Christmas roster freeze is December 19th and the Penguins like many contending teams do not expect to search for any personnel needs until after the new year and closer to the February 28th deadline. The Penguins currently have 23 players on their active roster and Jordan Staal’s progress from a … See the article here

What We Learned: Hockey world owes Dustin Byfuglien an apology (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and… … View post

About the Rangers – 11-29-10 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Rangers. When and where: 7 p.m., Madison Square Garden … Read more here

Empty Netter Assists – 11-29-10 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Sidney Crosby (above, with Chris Kunitz), who leads the NHL in scoring, needs new wingers, right (PG+)? -Ryan Craig, Dustin Jeffrey and Nick Johnson each had a goal and an assist for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in … The rest is here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Ep 7 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears and Katie O’Malley bring us a visit to the Annual Turkey Handout, a discussion with Paul Martin and more! Presented by Verizon. … Video here

Flames close to firing GM Sutter? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Calgary Flames GM Darryl Sutter might want to rehire himself as the head coach right about now, because it… … See the rest here

Caps prevail in shootout Source: Tribune-Review
Semyon Varlamov made 26 saves and stopped all three Carolina attempts in the shootout to lead the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 win over the Hurricanes yesterday. … Visit link

The Penguins’ 26-year-old flower is back in full bloom Source: Tribune-Review
His disastrous start to the season has been forgotten, and Marc-Andre Fleury has regained his Stanley Cup form. “The confidence is good now,” Fleury said with a smile after Friday’s 2-1 win over Ottawa. … Go here to read the rest

Women’s Hoops: Vulcans shut down Molloy, 67-28 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
CALIFORNIA (Nov. 28) Behind one of the strongest defense performances in school history, the California University of Pennsylvania womens basketball team cruised to a 67-28 victory against Molloy (N.Y.) on Sunday afternoon in the second day of the Thanksgiving Tournament at Hamer Hall. … Follow this link

Consistency the root of Crosby’s scoring streak Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins were given the day off from practice Sunday. Had they been on the ice assistant coach Tony Granato at some point would have parked himself in a corner of the ice and fed pucks to Sidney Crosby for shot after shot. … More here

Inside the Numbers: Pens enter Monday’s action with 3rd best record in the NHL Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens at the 25 Game Mark The Pittsburgh Penguins are at the 25 game mark and after an inconsistent start to the season, the Penguins enter Monday’s action with a 15-8-2 record, good for 32 points which gives them the 3rd best record in the NHL. The Penguins trail the Washington Capitals (17-6-2, 36 … Read more here

NHL Roundup: Varlamov, Capitals win in shootout Source: Post Gazette
Semyon Varlamov made 26 saves and stopped all three Carolina attempts in the shootout to lead the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 win Sunday against the Hurricanes. … Go here to read the rest

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PensHead Daily Links 11-28-2010

Sunday, November 28th, 2010

Steeltown Lockdown: Pittsburgh Penguins Ride Defense To Winning Streak Source: Bleacher Report
With Sidney Crosby riding a 12-game scoring streak to the top of the NHL scoring race and the once-sluggish power play gulping espresso, the Pittsburgh Penguins ‘ current six-game streak could be easily attributed to the manifestation of offensive might. The Penguins —with the combination of Crosby, former scoring champion Evgeni Malkin, rapidly improving Jordan Staal and offensively-gifted defensemen Kris Letang and Alex Goligoski—were expected to burn out a few bulbs on the scoreboard this season … Follow this link

Pics and Videos from Senators and Flames Source: The Pensblog
Back-to-back day games aren't good. We have no routine. So here's all the anthem pics, game pics, and videos from both games … Read more here

PODCAST: 11.28 Source: The Pensblog
27:14 length. We talk about the Sens and Flames games. … More

DEBATE OVER: SID’S THE BEST Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
By Mark Madden The debate ended not with a bang, but a whimper. Sidney Crosby is, by acclaim, the worlds best hockey player. … Follow this link

Catching up with Ryan Whitney – 11-28-10 Source: Empty Netters
Former Penguins defenseman Ryan Whitney appears to have everything right finally. … Read more here

Kiprusoff stands tall but Crosby, Pens overpower Flames (The Calgary Herald) Source: Yahoo Sports
On a sleepy Saturday afternoon, Miikka Kiprusoff gave the Calgary Flames every opportunity to steal two points in front of 18,317 stunned witnesses … The rest is here

Penguins’ Johnson sharp in return Source: Tribune-Review
Seventeen days seemed like forever between starts for backup goalie Brent Johnson, who stopped 30 shots Saturday in the Penguins’ 4-1 victory over Calgary at Consol Energy Center. … See more here

Penguins Cup Chronicles: Gord Dineen Source: Tribune-Review
Although the Penguins won the Stanley Cup in 1991, that season proved to be the toughest of defenseman Gord Dineen’s career for a simple reason: he wasn’t playing. … More here

Soft-spoken Martin aware of space invasion Source: Tribune-Review
A reporter is almost forced to lean way into Paul Martin to guarantee his voice is captured on the now-standard digital audio equipment. … More

Offensively gifted Wilkes-Barre getting it done on defense Source: Tribune-Review
The Baby Penguins have the best winning percentage in the American Hockey League one-quarter of the way into the season thanks primarily to their defense. … More

Ruff still in tune with Sabres Source: Tribune-Review
Ask the Buffalo Sabres, and they’ll tell you the Penguins would be wise to keep Dan Bylsma for a long, long time. The Sabres have enjoyed terrific success under Lindy Ruff, the league’s longest-tenured coach. … Continued here

Saturday’s Three Stars: Mauldin stunner, Sid trick, Avery vs. Tootoo (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Greg Mauldin, Colorado Avalanche The journeyman center topped his NHL career total in points (3) in… … Go here to read the rest

NHL Roundup: A look at Saturday’s games (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby came within a missed penalty shot of a feat only the Pittsburgh Penguins' last superstar ever accomplished. … Continue reading here

Crosby’s hat trick leads Penguins past Flames Source: Post Gazette
Mario Lemieux made NHL history Dec. 31, 1988 when he scored every kind of goal in a single game … Excerpt from

Penguins Notebook: Playing against Crosby ‘a treat’ for Flames’ Iginla Source: Post Gazette
Jarome Iginla didn’t misspeak. It’s just that a couple of hours before he and the Calgary Flames played the Penguins at Consol Energy Center, he had no idea the angst Sidney Crosby would produce. “Playing against him is a treat,” the Flames winger said of the opposing captain. … See more here

On the Penguins: Ice still a work in progress at Consol Energy Center Source: Post Gazette
It is, like so many things associated with the Penguins this season, a work in progress. And, also like so many of those things, it is getting better. … Continued here

RECAP: He Goes, They Go. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
It took a while, but the Pens were finally able to solve Kiprusoff, who had the potential to be an enormous pain in the ass. The line combinations are finally beginning to all gel on the same night. And the Pens have given up only 4 goals total in the past 4 games. We don't like getting too high or too low during an NHL season, but, shit, it feels like the Pens didn't play like this at any point during the season last year, so there's reason to be pumped as balls. Crosby is a beast. Pens make their first MSG appearance on Monday. Always good times … Read more

Bradford: If only Crosby had his Kurri Source: TimesOnline.com
PITTSBURGH Like E.F. Hutton back in the day, when Wayne Gretzky speaks, people listen. So, when The Great One stated this week that Tampa Bay phenom Steven Stamkos had a chance to become the first player in 19 years to score 50 goals in 50 games the Lightning center had 21 goals in 22 games entering the weekend it got us thinking … Excerpt from

A look at what sets Crosby above the rest & 200 goals by the numbers Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
What Sets Crosby Apart Extending his points streak to 12 games and tallying his 6th regular season hat trick to take over the NHL points lead with 40, Penguins captain Sidney Crosby continues to amaze his teammates in his 6th NHL season. “I’ve seen him for three years and I’m still like… ‘Oh, my … Continued here

Video: Inside Penguins Hockey Ep 6 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Hosts Steve Mears and Katie O’Malley take us to Project Bundle-Up, a chat with Arron Asham, and more. Presented by Verizon. … See video here

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