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