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PensHead Daily Links 02-03-2012

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Bruins Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (29-18-4) vs. BRUINS (32-15-2) WHEN: Feb … More here

Vitale Overcomes the Odds Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Vitale was born August 25, 1985. But early health issues in his infancy created rocky times for his parents, Sam and Mary Anne Vitale. .roundedcornr_box { background: #e4e4e4; float: right; margin: 0 10px; width: 270px; } … … See the article here

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 4, Red Wings 4 – 02-03-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led … … See the rest here

Video: Lemieux Scores 8 Points in Playoff Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mario Lemieux scores 8 points in a playoff game in 1989. … See video here

Video: Lemieux 8 Points w/5 Goals 5 Different Ways Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mario Lemieux scores 8 points on 12/31/1988 including 5 goals 5 different ways. … Click here to view video

Video: Pens Insider: Check Your Heart (2/3/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTv travels to the USX Tower for free heart screenings thanks to the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and American Heart Association … Watch here

Video: Scouting Report: Boston (2/3/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pens will take on the Boston Bruins tomorrow night. Michelle lets us in on what’s in store. … Video here

Penguins sign Vitale to contract extension (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins signed centre Joe Vitale to a two-year, US$1.1-million contract extension Friday. … View post

Jersey Fouls: Wayne Gretzky embarrassments; homemade Sedin; minor league Yzerman (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jersey Fouls is our ongoing exploration of the rules and etiquette for proper hockey jersey creation and exhibition. If you spot what you think may be a foul in your arena, email a photo to us at puckdaddyblog@yahoo.com for inclusion Continue reading … More here

Penguins sign C Vitale to an extension (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed center Joe Vitale to a two-year, $1.1 million contract extension on Friday, locking up a 26-year-old who has earned a regular spot in the lineup this season. Vitale has three goals and seven assists while dressing for 44 of Pittsburgh’s 51 games, filling a third- or fourth-line role and serving on the Penguins’ fourth-ranked penalty-killing unit. … See the rest here

Link City, Friday Source: The Pensblog
Ray Shero is super excited about Cal O'Reilly [ post gazette ]. Penguins are only on the hook for around $190,000 of O'Reilly's contract. O'Reilly played with Sullivan last season and had some chemistry. … Read more

Penguins Alumni Honored to Provide Valuable Assist to Local Charity Source: penguins.nhl.com
Each summer the Pittsburgh Penguins Alumni Association hosts a golf tournament in an effort to raise funds for local children’s charities. After the Alumni Association’s 2011 Charity Golf Classic, they were delighted to learn that… … Read more here

Video: Off Day: Joe Vitale (2/3/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Vitale talks to reporters after signing a 2 year deal with the Penguins. … To see video click here

Video: Off Day: Cal O’Reilly (2/3/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Cal O’Reilly talks to the media after practice at Southpointe. … View video

Video: Off Day: Steve Sullivan (2/3/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Sullivan talks to the media after practice at Southpointe. … Watch here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (2/3/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after practice at Southpointe. … To see video click here

Vitale receives 2 year – $1.1 million extension as Pens taking same low-risk philosophy as last year Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Fourth line center Joe Vitale was not close to being the Penguins marquee restricted free agent at seasons end by any meansbut he is the first one to receive a new extension. Vitale this morning signed a two year, $1.1 million extension, receiving a one-way contract. He carries a cap hit of $550,000. He’s a … Read the rest here

Pens’ Vitale signs 2-year extension Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins have signed forward Joe Vitale to a two-year, $1.1 million contract extension. … The rest is here

Penguins sign Vitale to 2-year deal Source: Post Gazette
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Joe Vitale Gets The Contract Extension He Deserves Source: The Pensblog
From the Pittsburgh Penguins website : The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward Joe Vitale to a two-year contract extension, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero . The deal begins with the 2012-13 season and runs through the 2013-14 campaign, and has an average annual value of $550,000. … More here

Penguins Re-Sign Forward Joe Vitale to a Two-Year Contract Extension Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward Joe Vitale to a two-year contract extension, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … Read more

Evgeni Malkin Named NHLPA Player of the Week Source: Bleacher Report
Evgeni Malkin has taken his game to a whole new level in 2011-12. At the beginning of this season, with his fellow superstar Sidney Crosby dealing with concussion symptoms and himself coming off major knee surgery, the hockey world was eager to see what kind of impact Malkin could make. He quickly made it quite apparent that there was no deterioration of his skills and his powerful ability to control the game in all areas of the ice … See the article here

Penguins Report: 2/3/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens re-sign Joe Vitale to a two-year contract extension (10:45 AM). Pens’ lines with O’Reilly factored in (11:03 AM). Crosby skates before practice (10:26 AM) … Go here to read the rest

Penguins sign Vitale to two-year extension – 02-03-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have re-signed center Joe Vitale to a two-year contract extension. In the final year of an entry-level contract, Vitale’s new deal will begin next season and will have a salary cap hit of $550,000. Vitale, 26, has appeared in 44 games this season and has 10 points (three goals, seven assists). … See more here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-03-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Adding Cal O’Reilly (right) has the look of a classic low-risk, high-reward move by Ray Shero . … Continued here

Sarris’ Candies update Source: The Pensblog
Sarris ' Candies in Canonsburg , PA, is on fire Friday morning. VIDEO HERE HORRIFYING PICS HERE It's an ice-cream/candy shop that rivals anything going. A very sad day. … Read more

Sam Gagner had 8 points last night Source: The Pensblog
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YouTube: Psycho Dog Man Source: The Pensblog
This is from a couple years ago now. Can't remember if we ever posted it. If you haven't watched this before, chew and swallow whatever is in your mouth before watching. … More

Bruins’ recent woes reminiscent of opening swoon (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There were two stories connected to the Boston Bruins at the TG Garden on Thursday night. … Follow this link

Hockey tournament showcases talent from all over Source: Tribune-Review
Pittsburgh will host some of the top amateur hockey teams in the world this weekend as the Midget AAA Steel City Cup Hockey Tournament hits the region. … See more here

Road beckons for Blues, among NHL’s best Source: Tribune-Review
Well past the halfway point of the season, the St. Louis Blues are in great shape, and return from the All-Star break with a record that is close to the NHL’s best. … See the rest here

NHL looking into scoreboard error in Los Angeles Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL is investigating a scoreboard error that could have an “enormous impact” on playoff races in the Western Conference. … Link

Penguins GM Shero is happy about O’Reilly acquisition from Coyotes Source: Tribune-Review
Although Cal O’Reilly hasn’t become an NHL fixture, he displayed enough flashes to prompt Penguins GM Ray Shero to claim him from the Phoenix Coyotes. … Link

What Oilers’ Sam Gagner accomplished in his Gretzky record tying 8-point night (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Wayne Gretzky. Paul Coffey … The rest is here

NHL: Carolina’s Ward shuts down Boston Source: Post Gazette
Sweeping the defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins is nice, but the Carolina Hurricanes would trade all four wins for a better spot in the standings. Cam Ward made 47 saves, 22 in the first period and 20 in the third, and Brandon Sutter had a goal and an assist Thursday night as the visiting Hurricanes finished their first season sweep of Boston with a 3-0 victory. … Read this article

Kings benefit in clock snafu Source: Post Gazette
The NHL is investigating a scoreboard error Wednesday night in Los Angeles that could have an “enormous impact” on playoff races in the Western Conference. Near the end of the game at Staples Center, the clock briefly stopped in the closing seconds — giving Los Angeles defenseman Drew Doughty enough time to score the winning goal in the Kings’ 3-2 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. … The rest is here

Penguins: Life of center Cal O’Reilly takes big turn Source: Post Gazette
Circumstances dictated that it was time to make a move. The general manager had watched his team, studied his depth chart, and concluded he had no choice but to bring in a center. Especially because he had no way of knowing when the gifted young player considered a major piece of the franchise’s foundation would make it into the lineup. … More

Stunned Pic Of The Night 2.2.12 Source: The Pensblog
Rare grandma stunned pic , lower right. man … Continued here

Video: Pens Vault: Lemieux 1000 Assists (2/3/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV presents a video highlighting Mario Lemieux achieving 1000 career assists. … Click here to view video

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PensHead Daily Links 02-02-2012

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

CBA sticking points: The players’ cut & team-by-team revenues (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Neither the league nor union have gone public, but the players’ percentage and how much each market makes appear to be the main issues. … More

Link City, Groundhog Day Source: The Pensblog
Punxsutawney Phil sees 6 more weeks of Tyler Kennedy not being able to score. Columbus was screwed last night in Los Angeles. Columbus GM Scott Howson wrote a piece about it [ Blue Jackets ] … See more here

Proteau: Apologies from 30 NHL teams (TheHockeyNews.com) Source: Yahoo Sports
Every NHL team has something to be sorry for so Adam Proteau does it for them in this week’s column. … Read this article

Back-up plan – 02-02-12 Source: Empty Netters
To this point of the season, Marc-Andre Fleury has appeared in 43 of the Penguins’ 51 games. That’s 84 percent of the schedule thus far. If he were to maintain that pace, Fleury would appear in almost 69 games … Read the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Rumors: Grading Ray Shero’s Deadline Deal History Source: Bleacher Report
The All-Star break is over and now begins anticipation for the next major date in the Pittsburgh Penguins ‘ season—waiting to see which star player will be injured next. That, and the trade deadline … The rest is here

STATS: Jagr vs TK and Sullivan round 2. Source: The Pensblog
If you watched ” Moneyball ,” you know that Billy Beane's main message was not replacing players straight up, but rather have a more 3 or 2 -to- 1ratio . … More

Pens’ Social Media Revolution Continues Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins are continuing their rapid social media growth on all platforms, recently passing 1.25 million followers combined on Facebook and Twitter, 100,000 on the Pens Mobile Club and 30,000 on the unique Student Rush text program… … Read more here

Empty Netter Assists – 02-02-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “The ironic thing is, we played a lot better than we did [Tuesday] night.” – Craig Adams referring to the Penguins’ 5-4 shootout win against the Maple Leafs Tuesday. … View post

No miracles left in bag Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have been living on the edge lately. … Excerpt from

O’Reilly will add needed center depth Source: Post Gazette
Center is, on paper, the Penguins’ deepest position. … Excerpt from

Rangers stop Sabres in SO Source: Post Gazette
Henrik Lundqvist stopped 34 shots for his 41st career shutout and sixth of the season and the Sabres’ Ryan Miller made 29 saves for his second shutout this season as the Rangers won a five-round shootout, 1-0, at First Niagara Center. … Continue reading here

RECAP: MacArthur’s Court. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
@tradeneal Guaranteed if you know a guy named Clarke, he's an asshole. He probably borrows money and doesn't pay you back. He probably doesn't turn off his high beams when he sees you approaching from the other direction. Clarke MacArthur is no different probably. MacArthur scored the game-winner and only goal of the game right after James Neal deflected a puck off the crossbar. The Pens were lucky to pull one out two nights ago, so we can't get greedy. If you're looking for something to take from this game, it's Brent Johnson's performance. Nice to see him back to his usual form after his extended stint on the bench … Read the rest here

Maple Leafs end Penguins winning streak Source: Post Gazette
TORONTO — Clarke MacArthur scored late in the third period to give Toronto a 1-0 victory against the Penguins at the Air Canada Centre tonight. … Read this article


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National Hockey League is hopeful for peaceful labor talks with NHLPA Source: Tribune-Review
While the league wanted to celebrate All-Star weekend in Ottawa, the prospect of another tough round of labor negotiations loomed over the festivities. … Read more

Shero, Penguins grab center O’Reilly off waivers from Phoenix Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins general manager Ray Shero was Nashville’s assistant general manager when the Predators selected O’Reilly in the fifth round of the 2005 NHL Draft. … Read more here

Maple Leafs lock down streaking Penguins for close victory Source: Tribune-Review
Goalie Brent Johnson rebounded from a series of poor performances and played a stellar game in Toronto, but the Penguins offense never showed up. … Read more

Starkey: Reader’s guide to Crosby saga Source: Tribune-Review
Thirteen months, two elaborate news conferences and one brief comeback later, we have no further info. … Visit link

Experts torn on Penguins captain Crosby’s injury Source: Tribune-Review
Concussion and spine experts don’t know what to make of Penguins center Sidney Crosby’s “soft tissue” neck injury. … Read this article

Wednesday’s Three Stars: Lundqvist, Reimer post shutouts; Samuelsson’s far out goal (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers King Henrik recorded his third shutout in five starts with a 34-save night during a 1-0 shootout win over the Buffalo Sabres. … More

Reimer stops 25 shots as Leafs blank Penguins 1-0 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
It was only a week ago when Clarke MacArthur was demoted to Toronto’s fourth line. Now he’s scoring big goals again as the Maple Leafs make a push for the playoffs … View post

Leafs squeak out 1-0 victory over Pittsburgh (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – It was just a week ago that Clarke MacArthur was demoted to the Toronto Maple Leafs fourth line. Now he’s scoring big goals again for a team making a push for the playoffs. … See the article here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 2.1.12 Source: The Pensblog
Ryan Callahan after winning the game in a shootout. Stunning old people is never not awesome … Link

Another loss for Pens’ tough-break backup (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Brent Johnson can’t seem to catch a break. … Follow this link

Life O’Reilly Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins added skill, talent and depth to their lineup with the addition of center Cal O’Reilly via re-entry waivers from Phoenix Wednesday morning. “Cal is a very skilled player with good vision, good hockey sense,” g… … More

Pens lose 1-0, whatev. Source: The Pensblog
James Reimer shut the door, and got some help from the posts. Pens had tons of chances. Clarke McArthur scored his 560th career goal against the Penguins for the game winner … Follow this link

Endgame: Maple Leafs 1, Penguins 0 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Twenty Years Later – Penguins 4, Blues 1 – 02-01-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to … … Read more

THIRD PERIOD: 0-0 after 40 minutes Source: The Pensblog
Not much going on. Pens had a goal disallowed. 0-0. … Continued here

SECOND PERIOD: No score after one period. Source: The Pensblog
Letang is all jammed up after getting hit in the face. Pens hit two posts, Johnny with a big save late in the first. Stream after readmore . … See the article here

FIRST PERIOD: Round two, Leaf/Pens. Live stream here Source: The Pensblog
Johnny in net. … See the rest here

Puck Previews: Penguins, Leafs meet again; Ray Ferraro apologizes (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. … Read this article

Penguins at Maple Leafs – 02-01-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -First things first, we forgot to post this last night. It’s probably the scariest Ice Time cover ever. At the very least, it’s scary if you’re Rick DiPietro: -Brent Johnson is getting a start tonight … More

Video: Radio Rewind (02/02/2012) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury’s performance from Tuesday versus Toronto is discussed. … View video

Video: Game Day: Cal O’Reilly (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Cal O’Reilly talks to the media during tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: Ray Shero (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
General Manager Ray Shero talks to the media about acquiring Cal O’Reilly. … See this video

Video: Letang Hits Grabovski Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang lays a big hit on Mikhail Grabovski. … See video here

Video: Lovejoy Loves Action Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joey Crabb gets two whacks at it in front, but Ben Lovejoy clears the crease. … View video here

Video: Post Game: Brent Johnson (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brent Johnson talks to the media after the Penguins lose to the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0. … View video

Video: Post Game: Brooks Orpik (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media after the Penguins lose to the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0. … Watch video here

Video: Post Game: Craig Adams (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams talks to the media after the Penguins lose to the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0. … See this video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after the Penguins lose to the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 02-01-2012

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Pens – Leafs Game Day Buzz: Johnson gets the start for Pens Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins (29-17-4, 62 pts) @ Toronto Maple Leafs (25-19-6. 56 pts) Goaltender Brent Johnson (2-5-2, 3.47 GAA, .876 sv%) will get the start tonight vs the Toronto Maple Leafs in back-to-back situations as the Penguins look to extend their winning streak to nine games … Continued here

Gameday 51 – Maple Leafs Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (29-17-4) @ Toronto Maple Leafs (25-19-6) 7:30 pm/et TV: ROOT, TSN , RDSI Air Canada Centre – Toronto, ON A rematch from last night. The Leafs will look a little different as James Reimer will be in net and John-Michael Liles and Colby Armstrong will be in the line-up … Link

Chat live with Dejan Kovacevic tomorrow Source: Tribune-Review
Tribune-Review columnist Dejan Kovacevic will hold his weekly chat with readers about Pittsburgh sports at noon tomorrow. … Continued here

Puck Headlines: Hockey coffee table; Penguins claim O’Reilly; Kings should stop trading (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
This coffee table is made of broken hockey sticks. It’s pretty badass. … Link

#PaulMartinPowerball: 02.01.12 Source: The Pensblog
Running Twitter contest for the rest of the season. We will be raising the pot every game … Continue reading here

About the Maple Leafs – 02-01-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Maple Leafs. When and where: 7:30 p.m., EST. Air Canada Center. … Follow this link

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Watch here

Link City: Around the league Source: The Pensblog
Good article on Bruins' GM Peter Chiarelli . [ ESPN ] Some trade speculation and rumors on [ TSN ] … Visit link

What are the biggest questions facing each NHL team down the stretch of 2011-12 season? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL All-Star Game isn’t the midway point of the season, but it does drop the checkered flag for rampant trade deadline speculation and big debates about the direction of teams down the stretch. … More

Pens claim center O’Reilly off re-entry waivers Source: Post Gazette
TORONTO — The Penguins claimed center Cal O’Reilly off re-entry waivers from Phoenix today. … Follow this link

The Penguins Claim Cal O’Reilly Off Re-Entry Waivers Source: The Pensblog
From the Penguins' website : The Pittsburgh Penguins have claimed forward Cal O’Reilly off of re-entry waivers from the Phoenix Coyotes, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero . O’Reilly , 25, has split this season between Phoenix and the Nashville Predators. O’ Reilly has spent the majority of the season with Phoenix, where he has collected five points ( 2G-3A ) in 22 games. … The rest is here

Penguins Claim Forward Cal O’Reilly Off Re-Entry Waivers Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have claimed forward Cal O’Reilly off of re-entry waivers from the Phoenix Coyotes, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Cal O’Reilly – HIGHLIGHTS Center – PIT GOA… … Excerpt from

James Reimer looking to regain his top form (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – James Reimer’s second NHL season has become about regaining what he once had. … See more here

Penguins’ Malkin named NHL’s No. 2 star for January Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin was named the NHL’s No. 2 star for the month of January. … Continued here

Penguins claim center Cal O’Reilly on re-entry waivers Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins claimed Phoenix Coyotes center Cal O’Reilly on re-entry waivers today. O’Reilly has appeared in 27 NHL games this season, collecting 2 goals and 6 points and a minus-7 rating. … Link

Empty Netter Assists – 02-01-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Jenn Menendez’s recap from last night’s game . “I think a lot of teams, down, 4-1, in the third, might have shelled up and called it quits.” – The great Joe Vitale … See the article here

Evgeni Malkin Named NHL ‘Second Star’ for the Month of January Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Leafs send Kadri, Aulie back to AHL (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have sent forward Nazem Kadri and defenceman Keith Aulie to the American Hockey League. … More here

Penguins claim Cal O’Reilly off waivers from Coyotes- 02-01-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguin have claimed center Cal O’Reilly off re-entry waivers from the Phoenix Coyotes. O’Reilly, 25, has played for Coyotes and Nashville Predators this season. In 27 games this season, he has scored six points (one goal, five assists). … Read more

Video: Scouting Report: Toronto (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pens will take on Toronto tonight to finish out a home-and-home series. … See video here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Click here to view video

Pittsburgh Penguins: Why Sidney Crosby Should Not Lose His Captaincy Source: Bleacher Report
Unless you have been living in a cave, you know everything you could have wanted to know about Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby’s injury woes. Crosby suffered a concussion in January 2011 and missed the remainder of the regular season and the postseason. After returning in November of this season, he took a hit from David Krejci of the Boston Bruins on Dec … See the article here

Latest Pens Trade Rumblings: Team scouting depth options, looking to become tougher to play against? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The trade deadline is inching closer (Feb 27) and the Penguins are working the phones with signs pointing to GM Ray Shero possibly looking to make his hockey club a tougher team to play against upfront, sources say. Concerns surrounding Arron Asham’s second concussion in less than a year is said to be playing a … Read more

RECAP: Living Young, Wild, and Malkin. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
With all the Crosby shit over All Star Weekend and then a semi-impromptu Crosby press conference with the Canadian media in town, the Pens fan base wanted nothing more than for the team to get back to playing some hockey. And so they did. And it didn't look good at all. The game didn't even feel close, and the Pens (and especially Fleury ) were doing just enough to keep Toronto in their sights. Then 6 minutes into the third, the Leafs scored 2 goals in 19 seconds to make it 4-1. Things were bad. Steigerwald and Errey were already talking about how Kessel “had to pay” for something. Then 2 minutes after the Leafs went up 4-1, some Leaf made a bizarre mistake and Sullivan had a highway down the right wing. He decided to blast one past the Monster to make it 4-2. The crowd was back into it. There was still unlimited time left. @DerickWoodard21 The refs forgot they weren't allowed to call penalties on the Leafs, and the Pens got a huge PP. They didn't score on it but gained momentum. Fifth Avenue Joe was determined to bring the Pens even closer and made it 4-3 with 5 minutes left. Then Malkin tied it with 6.6 seconds left with a deflection off the “A” on his chest. After an insane overtime, Malkin scored in the shootout and no clue what Phil Kessel was doing. The shootout win capped off one of the best Pens comebacks in recent memory … Follow this link

Malkin sparks Penguins to comeback and 5-4 victory in shootout Source: Post Gazette
Down. Yes. Out … Read more

Crosby diagnosed with tissue injury to upper neck Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby was reluctant to share stories with his teammates about his weekend. While they had several days off or played in the NHL All-Star Game in Ottawa, the Penguins captain was again addressing the health issues that have troubled him the past 13 months. … Read more here

Penguins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Penguins produced a thrilling 5-4 shootout victory against the Maple Leafs on Tuesday at Consol Energy Center. Of course, the real news came about 45 minutes before the game. … More here

Goalie Fleury rescues Penguins in shootout win over Maple Leafs Source: Tribune-Review
Marc-Andre Fleury made a number of remarkable saves and bailed out a Penguins team that played perhaps its worst defensive game of the season. … Go here to read the rest

Patriots quarterback Brady lauds Crosby’s physical therapist Source: Tribune-Review
Tom Brady, the New England Patriots’ quarterback, said he indirectly recommended Alex Guerrero, his Utah-based physical therapist, to Penguins’ ailing captain Sidney Crosby. … The rest is here

NHL Capsules: Malkin leads Penguins over Leafs (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEWARK, N.J. – With Sidney Crosby’s return still up in the air, the Pittsburgh Penguins turned to their other superstar. … Link

Penguins rally for shootout win over Toronto (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Evgeni Malkin is on such a roll, he doesn’t even need his stick to score. … Visit link

MacKinnon: Hit to wallet may be needed to stop head hits (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
There was good news on the concussion issue in the NHL Tuesday, and it did not emanate from the strange little news conference called to update the hockey world on the status of Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosbys ongoing recovery. Sure, it was encouraging to hear that Crosby, in fact, does NOT have a fracture in the area of his C-1 and C-2 vertebrae, as had been reported over the weekend. … Excerpt from

Johnson’s long wait likely to end tonight Source: Post Gazette
At least one thing did not change over the NHL’s All-Star break: Goalie Brent Johnson was in his usual position at the end of the Penguins bench Tuesday when their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs began at Consol Energy Center. Marc-Andre Fleury made his 23rd consecutive appearance – all but two of them as a starter – to extend the longest such streak of his career. … Link

Devils beat Rangers on Kovalchuk goal Source: Post Gazette
David Clarkson scored the tying goal for New Jersey in the final minute of regulation, and Ilya Kovalchuk netted the only goal in the shootout as the Devils snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory against the visiting New York Rangers Tuesday night. Kovalchuk had the first attempt in the shootout and beat New York backup Martin Biron between the pads. … See the article here

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Maple Leafs II Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (29-17-4) vs. MAPLE LEAFS (25-19-7) WHEN: Feb. 1, 2012 – 7:30 pm | WHERE: Air Canada Centre WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a… … Read more here

CrosbyWatch: Lemieux stepping in when situation called for it most. Source: Chipped Ice
Some quick-hitting thoughts from my day back around Pens Land: = First, in case you missed it, the story: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/breaking/s_779304.html = Though there was a general consensus from folks I spoke with at the All-Star Game that the Penguins are expected to look for an impact move at or before the Feb. 27 deadline, their cap space … Link

Penguins rally for 5-4 shootout win over Toronto (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Evgeni Malkin is on such a roll, he doesn’t even need his stick to score. The Pittsburgh Penguins center capped a furious third-period rally by taking a shot off his chest to tie the game with 6 seconds remaining, and then added the lone shootout goal to lift the Penguins to a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. … Read more here

Pens – Leafs Post Game Reactions & Analysis: Pens storm back for 8th straight win Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 5 – Toronto 4 SO The Pittsburgh Penguins (29-17-4, 62 pts)rallied from a 4-1 third period deficit as Evgeni Malkin (27) scored with 6.6 seconds left in regulation and scored the lone goal in the shootout, leading the Penguins to a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs (25-19-6,56 pts)on Tuesday night at Consol … More

Endgame: Penguins 5, Maple Leafs 4 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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VIDEO: Ray Ferraro doesn’t think very highly of Paul Martin Source: The Pensblog
Apparently on the NHL gamecenter's ( not center ice) feed Ray Ferraro of TSN didn't know to be quiet on commercial breaks. … Follow this link

Penguins extend streak win 5-4 in shootout Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins overcame a three-goal, third-period deficit and extended their winning streak to eight games with a 5-4 shootout win against the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Link

We’ll see ya tomorrow night, Pens win 5-4 in a shootout Source: The Pensblog
Huge comeback win for the Pens. They tied the game with 6.6 seconds left, and won it in the shootout. They were down 4-1 with 11:25 to play … Excerpt from

Penguins’ Crosby now has a clearer treatment and recovery plan (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There’s good news and bad news for Pittsburgh Penguins fans when it comes to the health condition of star Sidney Crosby. The good news is Crosby does not have a concussion, or a flare up of the concussion syndrome that sidelined him for almost all of last season. … Read the rest here

Team Effort on Crosby’s Recovery Source: penguins.nhl.com
The conclusion that Penguins captain Sidney Crosby suffered a soft-tissue injury to his neck and did not have a past or present neck fracture was reached through consultations between team doctors and independent specialists. During Crosby&rsq… … Continue reading here

Positive News for Crosby, Pens on Neck Injury Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins said in a statement that there is no evidence that Penguins captain Sidney Crosby had a past or present neck fracture, but he is suffering from a soft-tissue injury of the neck that could be causing neurological symptoms. … Follow this link

FIRST PERIOD: Hockey > Press conference. Stream here. Source: The Pensblog
Leafs in town. Pens wearing whites at home. Thank god there is a game. … Continued here

Video: Crosby speaks – 01-31-12 Source: Empty Netters
Our live blog of tonight’s game can be found here . Sidney Crosby and Ray Shero spoke earlier this evening. Here’s the video: 154014 … Link

Pens-Leafs In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
“How can anyone watch a game like the #Pens and Leafs tonight and not come away a hockey fan?” &… … Read this article

Video: UPMC Spotlight: Marc-Andre Fleury (2/1/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This week we fire up the UPMC Spotlight and aim at the red-hot Marc-Andre Fleury. … View video here

Video: Media Conference: Crosby/Shero (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Captain Sidney Crosby and General Manager Ray Shero talk to the media before tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Watch video here

Video: Anything You Can Do… Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury goes to the two-pad stack to make a save. Not to be outdone, Kris Letang makes a diving save of his own. … Watch video here

Video: Seasons of Glove Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury snatches one and denies the Leafs’ Phil Kessel. … View video

Video: Shootout: TOR@PIT Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the entirety of the shootout between the Penguins and the Leafs. … See video here

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (01/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs in the shootout. … Watch here

Video: Post Game: Joe Vitale (01/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Vitale talks to the media after defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs in the shootout. … See this video

Video: Post Game: Kris Letang (01/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media following the shootout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs Tuesday night. … See this video

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PensHead Daily Links 01-31-2012

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

@pghpenguins: In rare back-to-back games, the #Pens play host tonight and visit Toronto tomorrow – http://twitpic.com/8e52f4

Puck Previews: Team Chara, Team Alfredsson redux; Hawks-Canucks; Islanders to Brooklyn? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Back by popular demand, here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. … More

Sidney Crosby and GM Ray Shero Presser tidbits on independent specialist revealing Crosby has “soft-tissue” neck injury Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins revealed today that an independent specialist found that Sidney Crosby has a soft-tissue injury of the neck, that could be causing neurological symptoms. The Penguins though indicate that the independent specialist found no evidence of past or present fracture to Crosby’s vertebrae. … See more here

Crosby hopes he can rehab neck injury (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Sidney Crosby says he has no issue with the Pittsburgh Penguins over his medical treatment and news of a soft-tissue neck injury gives him cause for encouragement. … Read the rest here

Crosby press conference on KDKA, and on Pens.com Source: The Pensblog
For those in town, KDKA will cover this live. Embedded stream from the Penguins here: … Link

Penguins say no neck fracture for Crosby Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins have found an independent specialist who believes center Sidney Crosby did not sustain neck vertebrae fractures. … More

Sidney Crosby: Penguins Star Diagnosed with Soft Tissue Injury Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins got some mixed news on Tuesday about their star. As was reported on their website and tweeted by Hockey Break , Crosby is not suffering from a neck fracture. … View post

Doctor on Crosby: No broken neck, rather a ‘treatable’ tissue injury Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center and captain Sidney Crosby did not and does not have a broken neck, a specialist in Philadelphia reported to the team. He does have a soft tissue injury that is treatable and could be causing his recurring problems with motion and balance. … Continue reading here

Penguins: No fracture for Sidney Crosby, but neck injury possible source of symptoms (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
One hour before the NHL All-Star Game on Sunday, news broke that Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby had an “abnormality” of the C1 and C2 vertebrae in his neck, discovered via an MRI while visiting a specialist in Utah. One Continue reading … Read more

Sidney Crosby Update: Not a neck fracture but "a soft-tissue injury of the neck" Source: The Pensblog
The eagerly anticipated Sidney Crosby update has come down from the Penguins. You can read it all here . Here's the key point: An independent specialist contacted to review recent medical tests taken on Sidney Crosby found no evidence of a past or present neck fracture but verified that Crosby is suffering from a soft-tissue injury of the neck, that could be causing neurological symptoms … Go here to read the rest

Gameday 50 – Maple Leafs Source: The Pensblog
Toronto Maple Leafs (25-19-5) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (28-17-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, TSN Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA Hey! Remember hockey? Season Series: 0-1-0 Last meeting that counted: October 29, 2011. Leafs won 4-3 … The rest is here

Crosby press conference scheduled, then called off? Confusion city. [ UPDATED: Presser at 6:15 ] Source: The Pensblog
5:34: Via the Penguins. Crosby and Shero to speak at 6:15. pic taken at 5:05 pm, via@SNLouisJean A very strange turn of events as confusion seems reigning around Sidney Crosby this afternoon. … The rest is here

Maple Leafs at Penguins – 01-31-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -First things first. … Continued here

Penguins: Crosby has no neck fracture – 01-31-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins issued a statement this evening regarding Sidney Crosby: An independent specialist contacted to review recent medical tests taken on Sidney Crosby found no evidence of a past or present neck fracture but verified that Crosby is suffering from a soft-tissue injury of the neck, that could be causing neurological symptoms. Dr. … Continued here

Brown, Trellis, Kraemer, Gudewicz Honored by Pittsburgh Penguins as Highmark High School Hockey Players of the Month Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins are proud to honor Carrick’s Joshua Brown, Fox Chapel’s Scott Trellis, Serra Catholic’s Garner Kraemer and Chartiers Valley’s Jacob Gudewicz as Highmark High School Hockey Players of the Month for De… … Excerpt from

Video: Hockey IQ (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This installment of Hockey IQ (1/31/12) discusses tripping. … See this video

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection Plays originally aired during the Jan. 31 match up against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … View video

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 video features 5 questions with #12 Richard Park. … See this video

Pittsburgh Penguins: Ranking Kris Letang Among the Top 25 Penguins Defensemen Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang recently competed in his second NHL All-Star Game, having been named a starter at the 2011 event in Raleigh, N.C. Despite missing time this year with a concussion, Letang continues to be one of the best defensemen on the Penguins (if not the best), and is starting to earn some recognition across the league … Excerpt from

Attitude change, positivity credited for Penguins’ recent turnaround (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
They filed out onto the ice at BankAtlantic Center on the morning of Jan. 13, each sporting a captain’s “C” on their practice jerseys — or in Evgeni Malkin’s case, a “K.” They defended their captain after the morning skate Continue reading … View post

Wire snaps during Civic Arena roof demolition Source: Tribune-Review
A cable wire that demolition crews were using to try to bring down a stubborn panel of the Civic Arena’s roof snapped this afternoon. There were no apparent injuries. … Follow this link

Campbell: Post-all-star storylines (TheHockeyNews.com) Source: Yahoo Sports
Who will win the Hart Trophy?; what will happen with Sidney Crosby?; ownership issues; and more. … Link

About the Maple Leafs – 01-31-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Maple Leafs. When and where: 7 p.m., EST. … Read more

Link City: Around the league, games on schedule, Source: The Pensblog
pic via @MikeDarnay Not a whole lot going on today…maybe some Crosby news later. … Read this article

Video: Game Day: Zbynek MIchalek (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Watch here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Video here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/31/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … View video

#PaulMartinPowerball: 01.31.12 Source: The Pensblog
Running Twitter contest for the rest of the season. We will be raising the pot every game. We're looking for someone to create a Paul Martin Powerball song, and if anyone is interested in sponsoring the Paul Martin powerball let us know. … See the article here

How has Brendan Shanahan performed as the NHL’s chief disciplinary? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Late last year, the National Hockey League’s most notorious rule-breaker flew to New York City for a meeting with the League’s new head of supplemental discipline. For once, Matt Cooke of the Pittsburgh Penguins wasn’t on trial for an injurious, Continue reading … View post

Brady endorses physical therapist he recommended to Crosby Source: Tribune-Review
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady highly endorses the Utah-based physical therapist that he recommended to his friend, Penguins star Sidney Crosby. … Go here to read the rest

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Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Toronto Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens lines from morning skate (10:33 AM). Crosby, Staal & Despres skate…again (10:10 AM) … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 01-31-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” These seven games in the streak, it’s great to have. … More here

Penguins recall forward McDonald Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have recalled forward Colin McDonald from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … Go here to read the rest

Penguins recall McDonald – 01-31-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have recalled forward Colin McDonald from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. He has appeared in two NHL games this season and failed to score a point … Go here to read the rest

Tuesdays With Stoosh 01.31.2012 Source: The Pensblog
Thirty-three games left starting tonight. Some thoughts on things to look for in the second half of the season, dudes… It's been a week since the Pens last played, so just to refresh your memory, here's a recap of the last game prior to the All Star break.. … Visit link

NHL commissioner Bettman reiterates his support for shootout Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL emerged from the lockout with a new look, including a bold new way to determine a winner for each regular-season game. … More here

Penguins’ Staal hits the ice at Consol Energy Center with teammates Source: Tribune-Review
Jordan Staal, who has been out since Jan. 7 with an MCL tear in his left knee, skated with Sidney Crosby before the Penguins’ workout. … Read this article

Penguins say captain Crosby’s diagnosis is promising Source: Tribune-Review
If Sidney Crosby did sustain a neck injury, maybe this latest diagnosis will be the key to his recovery, Penguins teammates said. … Link

The Penguins’ midseason report card is in Source: Tribune-Review
Here are some grades for the Penguins, who begin the unofficial second half of their season at home against Toronto. … Continued here

Forget streak, break provides much-needed rest for Penguins Source: Post Gazette
There is, players will tell you, no bad time for a break in the NHL schedule. Not if a team has lost four or five or six games in a row, certainly. And not even when it has won seven consecutive games, as the Penguins did before the NHL shut down for the better part of a week. … Continue reading here

Crosby joins Despres and Staal on ice Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby skated with a couple of injured teammates Monday afternoon at Consol Energy Center. When he’s on the ice there in a game might hinge on the findings of what coach Dan Bylsma described as an “independent physician” who is evaluating Crosby’s medical situation, including a newly discovered neck injury. … The rest is here

Shootout wins over many of its skeptics Source: Post Gazette
The NHL emerged from the lockout with a new look, including a bold new way to determine a winner for each regular-season game. Plenty of skepticism from the purist wing of the sport surrounded the introduction of the shootout. … Continued here

2012 NHL All-Star Game: Evgeni Malkin Is the Best Player in the NHL Source: Bleacher Report
The 2012 All-Star Game featured the excellent play of Evgeni Malkin , who scored the game’s prettiest goal with a top-shelf shot that came after a few dazzling moves a la fellow Russian Pavel Datsyuk. He was glad to have made his return back to the NHL after an injury setback last season. He is currently leading the league in scoring, in spite of not leading his team in goals (a distinction that belongs to James Neal with 27 goals) … Read the rest here

Consol ranks #3 in the NHL in arenas says Stadium Journey Source: The Pensblog
From Paul Swaney , who is the author of Stadium Journey: My website, Stadium Journey has been publishing stadium reviews from around the world since early 2009. Last weekend we published our magazine which ranked the Top 100 stadiums of 2011 … Excerpt from

Mid-Season Vaca Source: penguins.nhl.com
While Evgeni Malkin, James Neal, and Kris Letang represented the Penguins at the 2012 All-Star weekend from Jan. 26-29 in Ottawa, the rest of the team had a five-day vacation. The first instinct would be to go somewhere warm- and many of the P… … Read more here

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Maple Leafs Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (28-17-4) vs. MAPLE LEAFS (25-19-5) WHEN: Jan. 31, 2012 – 7:00 pm | WHERE: CONSOL Energy Center WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM The Toronto Maple Leafs exit… … Read this article

Notebook: Pens Gear Up for Strong Finish Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins headed into the All-Star break riding a seven-game winning streak. And when a team is hot, the last thing it wants is to stop playing. However, the Penguins have been a banged-up team this season, suffering 248 man-games lost to in… … Read more here

Video: Off Day: Ben Lovejoy (1/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Ben Lovejoy talks to reporters following the Pens’ first practice after the All-Star break. … See this video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (1/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following the Pens’ first practice after the All-Star break. … To see video click here

Video: Off Day: Brooks Orpik (1/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to reporters following the Pens’ first practice after the All-Star break. … See video here

Video: Scouting Report: Toronto (1/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sam Kasan gives us the details on what to expect when the Pens take on the Toronto Maple Leafs tomorrow night. … See video here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-28-2012

Saturday, January 28th, 2012

Sidney Crosby: Penguins Superstar May Be Suffering from Cracked Vertebrae Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh Penguins star center Sidney Crosby has been sidelined for the majority of this season with a concussion after missing the second half of last season. It appears as though he may have other injuries contributing to his issues, however. According to Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada, Crosby’s agent Pat Brisson said that Crosby possibly has two broken vertebrae that could be exacerbating the symptoms of the concussion … Excerpt from

Gameday – 2012 NHL All-Star Skills Competition Source: The Pensblog
Team Chara vs. Team Alfredsson 7:00 pm/et TV: NBCSN , CBC , RDS Scotiabank Place – Ottawa, ON Possibly the best part of the All-Star Game. NHL.com has more information and Skills Competition line-ups here … Continued here

All-Stars skills competition chat – 01-28-12 Source: Empty Netters
We will be hosting a chat for the NHL’s All-Star skills competition beginning approximately 7 p.m. Click here to join the fun . ( Photo: Post-Gazette archives ) … Link

Twenty Years Later – Jets 4, Penguins 0 – 01-28-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to th … … The rest is here

Video: Fastest Skater Breakdown Source: penguins.nhl.com
A look at the speedsters competing in the 2012 NHL Fastest Skater Competition. … Video here

Bruce Arians returning to Colts Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
So called retirement for Bruce Arians lasted no more than a week. Arians has agreed to become the offensive coordinator with the Indianapolis Colts. … See the article here

Watch the Igloo’s roof come crashing down during Pittsburgh demolition (Video) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The gutting and deconstruction of Pittsburgh’s Civic Arena has been ongoing, but the iconic roof that gave the Igloo its name had remained intact. … Excerpt from

RINKO winners for the DEC/JAN game Source: The Pensblog
Congrats to the winners of the DEC/JAN game: Here is Penschat's team: The FEB/MAR game starts FEB 1st. To sign up go here . … See the rest here

Crosby in Pittsburgh, will meet with local concussion team Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Sidney Crosby has returned to Pittsburgh and will meet with local members of his concussion team this week, general manager Ray Shero said today after a Board of Governors meetings prior to the NHL All-Star Skills Competition. … See the rest here

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Crosby back in Pittsburgh after seeing spinal neurologist Source: Post Gazette
… Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-28-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” He’s the best [defenseman] now in the league .” – Evgeni Malkin on Kris Letang (above). … Continued here

Retro Penguins: Igloo Memories Source: The Pensblog
As the iconic Igloo falls, we take a look at some of the great moments that took place there. Obviously there are many more memories, but here are a few. Don't worry. … Read the rest here

Penguins Report: All-Star Skills Competition Source: penguins.nhl.com
All-Star Player Media Day pics part I (12:30 p.m.) and part II (12:37 p.m.). 12:37 PM: And now here’s some photos of Pittsburgh’s All-Star representatives … Link

Civic Arena roof dismantled – 01-28-12 Source: Empty Netters
The slow, deliberate death of the Civic Arena continued today as one of the roof panels was demolished: 153018 … Continue reading here

VIDEO: The tearing down of our childhood Source: The Pensblog
From the Penguins : This is just sad. … The rest is here

First part of Civic Arena roof comes down Source: Tribune-Review
The first of eight roof panels of Pittsburgh’s Civic Arena was knocked into the structure this morning in a matter of seconds. … Read the rest here

Igloo Coming Down Source: The Pensblog
The first part of the Civic Arena roof is being demolished today. From the Trib : Demolition crews are planning to drop the first of eight roof panels over the Hill District arena at 10 a.m . … See more here

Pouting Ovechkin in minority among NHL’s superstars (The Vancouver Sun) Source: Yahoo Sports
In the days leading up to NHL All-Star Weekend, the name Alex Ovechkin was on everyone’s lips, in everyone’s tweets. … Go here to read the rest

Hey Ovie, you’re missing a great time (The Regina Leader-Post) Source: Yahoo Sports
In the days leading up to NHL All-Star Weekend, the name Alex Ovechkin was on everyone’s lips, in everyone’s tweets. … More

Video: PensTV Exclusive: Civic Arena Roof Drop Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV has the exclusive as the Civic Arena roof is brought down. … View video

Crosby resumes skating in LA Source: Tribune-Review
The hockey world is focused on Canada’s capital city for All-Star Game festivities, but Penguins fans can also turn their attention to Los Angeles. … See the rest here

Gab to go with Malkin’s game Source: Tribune-Review
Evgeni Malkin was offered a Russian translator and the famous Ottawa doughy treat known as Beaver Tail on Friday afternoon. … The rest is here

Malkin’s opinions, wit kick into high gear Source: Post Gazette
In a crowded ballroom of the Westin Hotel, it was difficult for one player to stand out Friday at the two-hour media scramble with members of the NHL All-Star team. Reporters, cameras, sound booms, podiums and sets for TV shows were everywhere. … Excerpt from

Penguins’ Letang remains on fast track Source: Post Gazette
Kris Letang lurched forward, eyes wide, and guffawed when he was told what a Penguins teammate had said about him 20 minutes earlier. “He’s the best [defenseman] now in the league,” center Evgeni Malkin declared. Letang, who along with Malkin and winger James Neal are representing the Penguins as All-Stars this weekend, wasn’t ready to hear that. … Read more here

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No Sid? No problem: Plenty of NHL stars in Ottawa (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer … Excerpt from

Concussion talk surfaces at all-star weekend (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
OTTAWA – A break in the NHL’s schedule hasn’t come with a break from the focus on concussions. … More

Pens’ All-Stars Hope to Impress at Skills Source: penguins.nhl.com
OTTAWA – At the 2009 NHL All-Star Game in Montreal, Evgeni Malkin participated in the Accuracy Challenge. He dazzled by hitting all four targets in the first round before tagging three of four in the second round. .roundedcornr_box … … See the rest here

Time to Choose: Team Malkin or Team Neal/Letang? Source: penguins.nhl.com
OTTAWA – The teams at the 2012 NHL All-Star Game are technically named for captains Zdeno Chara of the Bruins and Daniel Alfredsson of the Senators. But for Penguins fans, they’ll have different names: Team Evgeni Malkin or Team … … The rest is here

Video: ASG Media Day: Nick Johnson (1/27/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Penguin and Current Minnesota Wild Forward Nick Johnson talks to Steve Mears during the 2012 All-Star Media Day. … Watch video here

Video: ASG Media Day: James Neal (1/27/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media during the 2012 All-Star Media Day. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-25-2012

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

NHL roundup: Neal replaces Ovechkin for All-Star Game (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal has been named as the replacement for Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin in the NHL All-Star Game, the league announced Wednesday. Ovechkin was suspended for three games on Monday for a hit he delivered to Pittsburgh’s Zbynek… … Link

Unlikely NHL all-stars head to Ottawa (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Dennis Wideman thought he’d been traded. Scott Hartnell worried he’d be facing a suspension. … More

Neal replaces Ovechkin for All-Star Game (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal has been named as the replacement for Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin in the NHL All-Star Game, the league announced Wednesday. Ovechkin was suspended for three games on Monday for a hit he delivered to Pittsburgh’s Zbynek… … Excerpt from

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 5, Islanders 3 – 01-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the second … … Visit link

NHL Pittsburgh Penguins February 2012 National and Local TV Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins are doing all they can to bring an NHL championship to Pittsburgh this season. … The rest is here

Let’s all laugh at Scott Gomez Source: The Pensblog
Best new website going: Did Scott Gomez Score Last night Gomez is getting paid $7.3 million dollars this season according to cap geek . By far one of the worst contracts in the history of the NHL. … Read more here

Capitals forward Matt Hendricks’ severed ear enters the pantheon of grotesque hockey injuries (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
This is the ear of Washington Capitals forward Matt Hendricks, all nice and stitched up. It wasn’t always like that. In fact, when an Alex Ovechkin shot ricocheted off the glass in practice on Saturday, the puck caught Hendricks in Continue reading … See more here

Pens Fans Reactions to Neal Making All-Star Team Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens fans were overjoyed at the news that forward James Neal was added to the 2012 NHL All-Star Game, which takes place this weekend in Ottawa. Here are some reactions via Twitter. … … Read the rest here

Video: The Real Deal James Neal Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal’s goal video! … See this video

Kennedy: NHL needs Ovechkin at All-Star Game (TheHockeyNews.com) Source: Yahoo Sports
Even though he’s not having a great season, Alex Ovechkin is still a draw the NHL needs on this stage. … Link

Pens Tidbits: On streaking Pens surging in the East; League ranks for Malkin, Fleury & Neal at the Break Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
STREAKING PENS The Pittsburgh Penguins (28-17-4, 60 pts) enter the All-Star Breaking riding a seven game winning streak after a 3-2 shootout win against the St. Louis Blues last night … Continued here

Jordan Staal placed on long-term injured reserve Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins this afternoon placed center Jordan Staal on long-term injured reserve, the team announced today. The move opens up cap space for the Penguins … Link

Malkin finds shootout success – 01-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
Remember when Evgeni Malkin stunk at shootouts? It wasn’t a long time ago that Penguins would groan anytime they saw Malkin get the call in this aspect of the game. Prior to this season, Malkin’s career success rate was 24.1, the lowest in franchise history among anyone who had even scored a single shootout goal … Visit link

Video: Pens Insider: Crossfire (1/26/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV resurrects the Crossfire to analyze the first half of the season. … Watch video here

Neal joins teammates Malkin, Letang as NHL all stars Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins forward James Neal is a late addition to the NHL All-Star Game, the league announced today .Neal is tied for second in the NHL with 27 goals, matching his career high. His 47 points are second on the Penguins behind Evgeni Malkin. … Read the rest here

James Neal, Carl Hagelin, Raphael Diaz added to All-Star Weekend; Adam Larsson out due to injury (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
James Neal leads the Pittsburgh Penguins with 27 goals, putting him second in the National Hockey League (tied with Jonathan Toews) behind Steven Stamkos. But until Wednesday morning, James Neal was not an NHL All-Star. For all the controversy Alex Continue reading … More

Penguins’ Neal replaces Ovechkin for all-star game (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal will replace Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin in the NHL All-Star game on Sunday. Ovechkin backed out of the game after he was issued a three-game suspension from the league for a hit on an opponent. Neal leads the Penguins with 27 goals and is second on the team with 47 points. … Excerpt from

STATS: Top 25 scoring lines in the NHL Source: The Pensblog
Can't say it enough. Dobber hockey is the place to be for stats. Here are the top 25 scoring lines the NHL: The Kunitz-Malkin-Neal lines has only been together for a few months. … Excerpt from

Neal replaces Ovechkin on all-star roster (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal will replace Washington’s Alex Ovechkin at this weekend’s NHL all-star game. … See the rest here

James Neal headed to the All Star game, finally. Source: The Pensblog
The All Star game is about as meaningful as someone signing your yearbook in high school. “SPEND SEVERAL NIGHTS IN BEAUTIFUL OTTAWA.” Whatever the case, James Neal finally got invited as he should of in the first place per NHL.com … More here

Pens’ Neal added to NHL All-Star team as sub for Ovechkin Source: Post Gazette
In an anticipated move, the NHL today named Penguins winger James Neal to the All-Star Game as a replacement for suspended Washington star Alex Ovechkin, who opted out of the weekend activities in Ottawa. … Link

James Neal to join Malkin and Letang in the All-Star Game Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
NEAL NAMED TO ALL-STAR GAME With Alexander Ovechkin bailing out of the All-Star Game, James Neal has finally been named to the team. The league announced this morning that Neal will replace Ovechkin in the game, joining teammates Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin in the game. … View post

Penguins Forward James Neal Added to the 2012 NHL All-Star Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Pens assign Tangradi, MacIntyre to AHL to get playing time Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins today assigned wingers Eric Tangradi and Steve MacIntyre to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Shelly Anderson’ recap from last night’s game . “From where our team was two weeks ago, having lost six in a row, to answer by winning seven in a row going into the break was a significant answer by our team.” – Dan Bylsma. … See more here

Penguins Re-Assign Forwards
Steve MacIntyre and Eric Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forwards Steve MacIntyre and Eric Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … Read the rest here

Neal added to All-Star Game – 01-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins forward James Neal was added to the NHL’s All-Star Game roster. He will replace suspended Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin who is skipping the game. Neal, 24, has appeared in 49 games this season and has scored 47 points (27 goals, 20 assists) … Visit link

Penguins demote MacIntyre, Tangradi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton – 01-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have demoted forwards Steve MacIntyre and Eric Tangradi (above) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. MacIntyre, 31, was recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. MacIntyre has appeared in 11 NHL games this season with no points and four penalty minutes. … Read more here

Sidney Crosby and Eric Lindros: Do They Belong in the Hall of Fame? Source: Bleacher Report
In the past year Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby has played in only eight NHL contests. The team captain is currently on the sidelines recovering from a concussion suffered in early January 2011. The length of time he has missed has led some to wonder if retirement is in the cards for the 24-year-old. … See the rest here

Video: Post Game: Joe Vitale (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Joe Vitale talks to the media after defeating the St. Louis Blues. … Click here to view video

RECAP: Seven deadly wins. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
My God. What a battle in St … See the rest here


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Capitals star left winger Ovechkin is skipping NHL All-Star game Source: Tribune-Review
Alex Ovechkin is skipping the NHL All-Star game, a decision he announced a day after getting a three-game suspension from the league. … Visit link

Penguins defenseman Michalek pleased with NHL’s decisions Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek is thankful he wasn’t suspended for elbowing Washington’s Matt Hendricks in a game this past weekend. … Read more here

Penguins to unveil Lemieux statue at Consol Energy Center in March Source: Tribune-Review
As a gift to Mario Lemieux, his ownership partners decided to carry on with plans for a statue that will be unveiled March 7. … Link

Kunitz shootout goal lifts Penguins to victory over Blues Source: Tribune-Review
Chris Kunitz scored the game-winner in a shootout to ignite the streaking Penguins to a victory over the Blues in St. Louis. … More

Fuming Flames coach lambastes his coasting team (The Calgary Herald) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sutter: I was disappointed how we played here tonight … The rest is here

Tuesday’s Three Stars: Grabo’s big night; Perreault’s trick; dancing Bobrovsky; Pam Anderson in Vancouver (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Mikhail Grabovski, Toronto Maple Leafs Grabovski factored on all four of the Leafs’ goals in their 4-3 win over the New York Islanders. … Read this article

Ovechkin skips All-Star Game Source: Post Gazette
Alex Ovechkin will skip the NHL All-Star Game, a decision he announced a day after getting a three-game suspension from the league for a hit on an opponent. … See more here

Lemieux statue to be unveiled March 7 Source: Post Gazette
ST. LOUIS — For nearly 30 years, Mario Lemieux has been a driving force for the Penguins. As a Hall of Fame player and now co-owner, he helped to put the franchise on the map in the NHL and keep it in Pittsburgh. … The rest is here

Kunitz, Malkin lead Penguins to shootout victory against the Blues Source: Post Gazette
ST. LOUIS — There would be no rollover game to launch them into the All-Star break. … Continue reading here

Penguins beat Blues 3-2 in SO for 7th straight win (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Marc-Andre Fleury started 16 of the last 17 games heading into the All-Star break. … Excerpt from

Stunned Pic Of The Night: The Spirit of St.Louis Source: The Pensblog
Via Sean H. The “I want to vomit,” stunned pic . … More

Did Blues’ Barret Jackman prey on Matt Cooke’s reputation for boarding call? (Video) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
With just over a minute remaining in regulation and the teams tied 2-2 on Tuesday night, Barret Jackman of the St. Louis Blues went to play the puck in the corner … More here

Endgame: Penguins 3, Blues 2 (SO) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Take care, Pens win 3-2 in shootout Source: The Pensblog
MAF was almost super human late in the third period. He shut the door. Pens killed a penalty in OT, won it in a shootout. … Continue reading here

Penguins defeat St. Louis, 3-2 Source: Post Gazette
ST. LOUIS — There would be no rollover game to launch them into the All-Star break … Continue reading here

SECOND PERIOD: Very physical period, 0-0 Source: The Pensblog
Ken Hitchcock has the Blues flying. They played out of their minds in the first. Tons of punishing hits. … Visit link

FIRST PERIOD: David Backes sucks. Stream here Source: The Pensblog
Should be a tough test for the Pens tonight. Stream after readmore … Read more here

Pens-Blues In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
CHRIS KUNITZ GETS THE GAME-DECIDING GOAL IN THE SHOOTOUT IN HIS 500TH NHL GAME! PENS 3, BLUES 2 (SO) “Fleury is in Jedi goalie mode.” &… … Read this article

NHL Roundup: Ovechkin opts out of All-Star Game (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin will skip the Jan. 29 All-Star Game, following his three-game suspension. “He really doesn’t feel like he deserves to be there and doesn’t want to be a distraction,” Capitals general manager George McPhee told ESPN.com. … The rest is here

Penguins at Blues – 01-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -First things first. … Excerpt from

Video: UPMC Spotlight: Kris Letang (1/25/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang’s excellent play since returning from injury has boosted the Penguins during their current winning streak. … Watch here

Video: That’s Gonna Leave a Marc-Andre Source: penguins.nhl.com
The impressive pad save by Marc-Andre Fleury is only part of the story, as Jamie Langenbrunner deposits the keeper in the back of the cage. … See this video

Video: Shootout: PIT@STL Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the entirety of the shootout between the Pittsburgh Penguins and St. … Click here to view video

Video: Fleury With a Chance of Shootout Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury turns away all comers in overtime to force the shootout. … See this video

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after defeating the St. Louis Blues. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Chris Kunitz (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media after defeating the St. … Video here

Video: Post Game: James Neal (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after defeating the St. Louis Blues. … Watch video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the St. … Watch here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-24-2012

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Puck Previews: Louis Vuitton goalie mask; Turris back in Glendale; Malkin vs. Blues (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Back by popular demand, here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. … Read the rest here

Gameday 49 – Blues Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (27-17-4) @ St. Louis Blues (29-13-6) 8:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, FS-MW Scottrade Center – St. Louis, MO The last Pittsburgh Penguins/St … More

Capitals LW Ovechkin skipping NHL All-Star game (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Alex Ovechkin is skipping the NHL All-Star game, a decision he announced a day after getting a three-game suspension from the league for a hit on an opponent. … Follow this link

Caps star Ovechkin to skip NHL all-star game (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
ARLINGTON, Va. – Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has decided he won’t participate in this weekend’s all-star game because of a three-game suspension handed to him by the NHL earlier this week. … The rest is here

4 Things To Know About The Blues: 1.24.12 Source: The Pensblog
s Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. Click it for the breakdown … The rest is here

Penguins to unveil Lemieux statue March 7 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins will unveil a statue honouring former star and current team co-owner Mario Lemieux on March 7. … See the rest here

Pens to unveil Lemieux statue March 7 Source: Post Gazette
ST. LOUIS — A statue of Penguins Hall of Fame center-turned-co-owner Mario Lemieux will be unveiled at noon March 7 outside Consol Energy Center along Centre Avenue. It will be called “Le Magnifique,” the team divulged today. … View post

TSN reporter insinuates Tim Thomas is a racist Source: The Pensblog
We're staying far away from this Tim Thomas thing . But this is nuts … Read the rest here

Capitals’ Overchkin to skip All-Star Game (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin will skip the Jan. … Visit link

Alex Ovechkin pulls out of NHL All-Star Game: ‘I got suspended, so why I have to go there?’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Last January, the Globe & Mail reported that Sidney Crosby was considering a no-show at the 2011 NHL All-Star Game to protest the League’s player safety policies. The report was denied, the controversy raged and, in the end, Crosby’s concussion Continue reading … More

Flyers’ Hartnell added to all-star roster (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Hartnell has been added to the NHL all-star roster for this weekend’s game in Ottawa. … Go here to read the rest

About the Blues – 01-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Blues. When and where: 8 p.m. EST … See the rest here

Lemieux statue to be unveiled March 7 – 01-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
The most important athlete in Pittsburgh sports history will be getting a statue. A statue of former Penguins captain and current owner Mario Lemieux will be unveiled March 7 outside Consol Energy Center . According to the team, the statue is funded by the team’s ownership group, local labor organizations and memb … … Go here to read the rest

Video: Scouting Report: St. Louis Blues (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will take on St. … To see video click here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the St. Louis Blues. … Click here to view video

Statue of 66 gets unveiled March 7th Source: The Pensblog
Via Pens.com : “Le Magnifique ,” a spectacular statue honoring the career and achievements of Mario Lemieux , will be unveiled on Wednesday, March 7 at CONSOL Energy Center, the team announced. The unveiling will take place at 12 noon in a ceremony open to the public. … Visit link

Penguins to unveil Lemieux statue in March Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins announced this morning that a statue of team owner Mario Lemieux will be unveiled outside Consol Energy Center on March 7. … Visit link

STATS: ESPN really hates hockey Source: The Pensblog
Interesting stats on hockey coverage via Deadspin : Perhaps this isn't shocking to most of the audience, but the extent to which The Worldwide Leader ignores hockey is astounding. Despite being in the middle of the regular season, the sport was granted all of 13.5 minutes, or less than three percent of the content … See the article here

Mario Lemieux Statue to Be Unveiled
March 7 at CONSOL Energy Center Source: penguins.nhl.com
“Le Magnifique,” a spectacular statue honoring the career and achievements of Mario Lemieux, will be unveiled on Wednesday, March 7 at CONSOL Energy Center, the team announced. The unveiling will take place at 12 noon in a cerem… … See more here

Penguins Report: Game Day at St. Louis Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pens lines (10:35 AM). Young Joey V (10:10 AM). … Read this article

Pens recall forward MacIntyre Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have recalled forward Steve MacIntyre from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … See more here

Paul Martin Powerball 01.24.12 Source: The Pensblog
Running Twitter contest for the rest of the season. … Read more here

Shit Nobody Says (Hockey Edition) Source: The Pensblog
Taylor sent this along: ” The stars totally won the Goligoski /Neal trade.” hhaha We've asked to be consulted for “shit Penguins fans don't say.” ” Don't shoot!” ” Man CEC's music isn't loud enough.” “The Penguins aren't sponsored enough.” “David Morehouse is so smart.” … Continue reading here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Penguins’ top line has been producing plenty of offense. … See the article here

Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-Game Winning Streak by the Numbers Source: Bleacher Report
It wasn’t very long ago that we were writing articles about the Penguins and six-game streaks punctuated by a date with the Washington Capitals . This one’s only a little different … Follow this link

Here’s a bunch of [crap] no one ever says about the NHL (Video) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The “St Nobody Says” viral video trend has spread its pungent humor into several genres via YouTube. … See more here

Penguins Recall Forward Steve MacIntyre from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Steve MacIntyre from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … Follow this link

Penguins recall MacIntyre – 01-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have recalled forward/enforcer Steve MacIntyre from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. In 10 NHL game this season, MacIntyre, 31, has not scored and has two penalty minutes. … Continue reading here

What To Watch For: Pens vs. Blues Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (27-17-4) vs. BLUES (25-19-2) WHEN: Jan … The rest is here

Obama honors Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins Source: Tribune-Review
President Barack Obama saluted the NHL’s Boston Bruins for their 2011 Stanley Cup championship, but one key member of the team skipped the White House visit. … Continued here

Penguins defenseman Letang is added to All-Star Game roster Source: Tribune-Review
Kris Letang had originally scheduled a trip to New York during the all-star break for what he thought would be a few days off. … See the article here

Caps’ Ovechkin suspended three games for hit on Penguins’ Michalek Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL suspended Washington’s Alexander Ovechkin for three games for leaping to hit Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek. … Go here to read the rest

Veteran forward Kunitz is content in his role with Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Chris Kunitz, a top-line forward for his physical play, has been an asset for James Neal and Evgeni Malkin this season. … Excerpt from

Penguins walking a fine line Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins’ No. … See more here

Ovechkin hit with 3-game penalty Source: Post Gazette
Washington’s Alex Ovechkin wasn’t penalized when he threw himself into Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek, delivering a blow to his head early in the second period of the Penguins’ 4-3 overtime victory Sunday at Consol Energy Center. The NHL took a decidedly different view of that hit Monday, however, and suspended Ovechkin for three games … See the rest here

Detroit on fire at home, beats Blues Source: Post Gazette
Pavel Datsyuk and Johan Franzen scored in the second period, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the St. Louis Blues, 3-1, for their 17th consecutive home win — the NHL’s longest single-season streak in 36 years. The spurt is the league’s fourth longest. … Continued here

Dallas’ Goligoski receives 4-year extension Source: Post Gazette
The Dallas Stars reached a four-year, $18.4 million contract extension Monday with defenseman Alex Goligoski that keeps him with the team through the 2015-16 season. … See more here

Larry Brooks: Malkin is enabled by NHL officials Source: The Pensblog
This is the quintessentialdumbass column. A great example of garbage by the New York media. Larry Brooks is as big as a main stream media troll as there is. … View post

Former Regina Pat Jordan Eberle added to NHL all-star roster (The Regina Leader-Post) Source: Yahoo Sports
There was a Plan B in place for the NHLs all-star break, but Jordan Eberles preferred choice was a trip to Ottawa where he would rub shoulders with the games elite. … Read more

Oilers GM Tambellini stays course on rebuild (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Those who want either Edmonton Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini or head coach Tom Renney to pay with his job for the Oilers results in Year 2 of their rebuild are either unclear on the concept or letting passion subdue reason. … Visit link

Caps’ Ovechkin suspended for hit on Penguins’ Michalek Source: Post Gazette
Washington left winger Alex Ovechkin has been suspended for three games for a hit on Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek Sunday. … Read the rest here

Capitals’ Ovechkin suspended for 3 games (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL has suspended Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin for three games for a hit he delivered during Saturday’s game, the league announced Monday. While Ovechkin and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek fought for a loose puck along the boards, Ovechkin… … Link

Ovechkin handed three-game suspension (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NHL suspended Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin for three games Monday for his hit on Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Zybnek Michalek. … Follow this link

Alex Ovechkin Suspended For Three Games For His Hit On Zbynek Michalek Source: The Pensblog
Shanabanned The suspension is a little surprising, especially since Michalek wasn't suspended or fined for his hit. Not that the two hits had anything to do with one another, but this is the NHL we're talking about. Of course, the Ovechkin hit was a dangerous hit ( see it here ) and a suspension was deserved, but we didn't actually expect to see one. … Link

NHL roundup: Bruins’ Thomas a no-show for visit to White House (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
President Obama honored the Boston Bruins on Monday for their 2011 Stanley Cup victory, but the player considered most responsible for the team’s championship run was conspicuous by his absence. Goaltender Tim Thomas, whose heroics in the crease earned him a second Vezina… … Excerpt from

By the Numbers: Evgeni Malkin Source: penguins.nhl.com
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PensHead Daily Links 01-22-2012

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012


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Pittsburgh Penguins: Evgeni Malkin’s Renewed Swagger Enough to Help Win Cup Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins ‘ six-game winning streak hasn’t been a spontaneous event. They’ve been led by the dominant Evgeni Malkin, who has scored at least one goal in each of his last six games. His chemistry with James Neal has been reminiscent of the Mario Lemieux-Jaromir Jagr days of the early 1990s. The Penguins haven’t looked this great since Sidney Crosby ‘s 25-game point streak early last year. … See more here

Malkin’s OT goal gives Penguins 4-3 win over Capitals Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-3 overtime victory against the Washington Capitals today at Consol Energy Center. … Link

Malkin scores in OT as Penguins nip Capitals (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Evgeni Malkin can’t really explain what’s going on with the Pittsburgh Penguins … Excerpt from

Malkin scores in OT as Penguins nip Capitals 4-3 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Evgeni Malkin can’t really explain what’s going on with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He’d rather just enjoy the ride. … Continue reading here

Beast Mode Source: penguins.nhl.com
As the Penguins locker room opened for post-game interviews, the media beelined for Evgeni Malkin’s stall as his teammates playfully cheered him on. .roundedcornr_box { background: #e4e4e4; float: right; margin: 0 10px;… … Visit link

Shanaban time for Alex Ovechkin after leaping hit on Penguins’ Zbynek Michalek? (Video) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There are a lot of labels Alex Ovechkin has yet to shake in his NHL career. One that’s stuck since his early days with the Washington Capitals: That he leaves his skates on too many of his booming checks … More here

Malkin scores winner as Penguins nip Capitals 4-3 (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer … See the article here

Malkin and Neal again, Pens win in OT. Source: The Pensblog
James Neal tied. Malkin ended it. Malkin and Neal are becoming the scariest combo in the league. … Read the rest here

Endgame: Penguins 4, Capitals 3 (OT) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Malkin leads Pens to sixth straight win Source: Tribune-Review
Evgeni Malkin did it again. … See the rest here

Video: Post Game: Evgeni Malkin (1/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to the media following today’s win over the Washington Capitals. … Video here

Video: Post Game: James Neal (1/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media following today’s win over the Washington Capitals. … See video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (1/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media following today’s win over the Washington Capitals. … View video

Video: Moves Like Malkin Source: penguins.nhl.com
After a dizzying display of moves, Evgeni Malkin heads to the net and jams it home to win it for the Penguins in OT. … To see video click here

THIRD PERIOD: Hold on to your butts, 2-2 Source: The Pensblog
Vintage 2-0 blown lead by the Pens. The Capitals came storming back to tie it … The rest is here

VIDEO: A.O.’S leaping headshot to Michalek Source: The Pensblog
This happened early in the second period. A text book charge and possible headshot. You be the judge: Ovechkin was not called for a penalty on the play. … More

SECOND PERIOD: Dominating period, but tons of hockey to be played. Source: The Pensblog
Pens up 2-0, but lets not start sucking each other balls yet. Plenty of hockey left. Letang made it 1-0, and then Neal and Malkin hooked up again to make it 2-0 … More

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FIRST PERIOD: Malkin vs A.O., get your stream here Source: The Pensblog
Nothing would be better than actually beating the caps in Pittsburgh. Stream after readmore via @hockeyburgh Stream here … Read the rest here

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Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (1/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection plays is from Jan.12, 2012. … Video here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (1/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 video features five questions with #58 Kris Letang. … Watch here

Joe Paterno passes away at age 85 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The family of Joe Paterno confirmed this morning that the coaching legend passed away today at age 85. Paterno was pronounced dead at 9:25 am, just 73 days after being fired by Penn State. Paterno died from complications of lung cancer and he was reported to be gravely ill on Saturday and the Paterno family … Go here to read the rest

Gameday 48 – Capitals Source: The Pensblog
Washington Capitals (25-19-2) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (26-17-4) 12:30 pm/et TV: NBC, NHLN-CA Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA Evgeni Malkin is picking up points like it's his job, which it is. Since December 1st he has 16 goals and 16 assists for 32 points … Excerpt from

Capitals at Penguins – 01-22-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM Apologies for the late start today. The Parkway East was just lovely this morning: -It’s chilly but sunny day in Pittsburgh. Good hockey weather. … Link

Penguins Re-Assign Forward Jason Williams to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Jason Williams to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Williams, 31, was recalled by Pittsburgh on Frid… … Go here to read the rest

About the Capitals – 01-22-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Capitals. When and where: 12:30 p.m. … Visit link

Empty Netter Assists – 01-22-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” In the past, I’ve just felt like a call-up guy. This time, I really feel like, with the way I’m playing and the way I’ve fit in, I could really be a part of something down the road if I continue to play the way I’m playing .” – Penguins forward Eric Tangardi (right). … Continued here

Fan Guide vs. Washington Capitals Source: penguins.nhl.com
12:30 PM Ticketmaster | Ticket Exchange | Student Rush Don’t have a ticket yet? It’s not too late. … More

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (1/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before today’s game against the Washington Capitals. … Watch here

Bylsma, Fleury Co-Winners of Dapper Dan Award Source: penguins.nhl.com
Last season the Penguins suffered 350 man-games lost – including missing significant players like Sidney Crosby (41), Evgeni Malkin (39) and Jordan Staal (39). Despite having a depleted lineup, the Pens finished tied in points for the Atlant… … More here

Malkin mania puts Ovechkin in the shadows Source: Tribune-Review
“He’s the top player in the league,” Alex Ovechkin said of Evgini Malkin Saturday at Consol Energy Center. “Malkin right now dominates.” … See more here

MacIntyre still working to improve in minors Source: Tribune-Review
Steve MacIntyre’s climb to the NHL was an unusual one. From the time he turned pro in 2000 until his debut with the Edmonton Oilers in 2008, he played for eight teams in six leagues, four of which no longer exist. … See the rest here

Canadiens’ Subban fined for trip of Kunitz Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL fined Montreal defenseman PK Subban $2,500 for a “dangerous trip” of Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz during Friday’s game at Consol Energy Center. Subban used his left foot to kick out Kunitz’s skates from behind, causing him to fall feet-first into the boards behind Montreal’s net. … See the article here

Crosby in California to see spine specialist Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins star is in California receiving treatment from Dr. Robert S. Bray, a neurological spine specialist … The rest is here

Penguins’ Tangradi adjusts to NHL role Source: Post Gazette
This is not the first time Eric Tangradi has made the trip from Wilkes-Barre. Not even close. But this promotion, he said, seems different than the others … Go here to read the rest

Paul Martin Powerball: 01.22.12 Source: The Pensblog
Running Twitter contest for the rest of the season. We will be raising the pot every game. How to play: 1. … Continue reading here

Penguins Notebook: Retirement not part of Crosby’s agenda Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby has seen a lot of concussion specialists lately. Likely has heard something a bit different from each of them. But what Crosby has not been told by any, general manager Ray Shero said Saturday, is that he should consider sitting out the rest of this season, let alone walking away from the game for good … See the rest here

On the Penguins: Who’s who of who might be available Source: Post Gazette
Since replacing Craig Patrick as general manager in 2006, Ray Shero has not been one to let the NHL’s trade deadline slip by unnoticed. Here’s a sampling of his moves on and around the deadline: 2007: Brought in Gary Roberts and Georges Laraque for toughness. … See more here

Canadiens’ Subban fined $2,500 for trip (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban was fined $2,500 by the NHL on Saturday for a dangerous trip of Pittsburgh Penguins forward Chris Kunitz. The play occured at 17:21 of the third period of Friday’s game at Pittsburgh and no penalty was assessed. … Continue reading here

Savard holds out hope of playing again (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Boston Bruins center Marc Savard has not given up hope that can overcome his concussion-like symptons and eventually return to the ice. He also realizes the odds are again him. … Continue reading here

What To Watch For: Pens vs. Caps Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (26-17-4) vs. CAPITALS (25-19-2) WHEN: Jan. 22, 2012 – 12:30 pm | WHERE: CONSOL Energy Center WATCH: NBC | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM … … See more here

bluejetjane has added a photo to the pool: #46 Joe Vitale of the Pens faces off with #23 Ville Leino of the Sabres at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh. I took this shot back in October, and unfortunately the Pens lost to Buffalo 3-2. I still managed to have fun night though, as it was my first trip to the Consol :)

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Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down today’s game against the Washington Capitals. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-21-2012

Saturday, January 21st, 2012

Sidney Crosby: Injured Penguins Star Visits Spine Specialist Source: Bleacher Report
According to SportingNews , Sidney Crosby has visited a spine specialist after missing more than a month of play due toconcussion-like symptoms. Crosby visited withDr. Robert S … Go here to read the rest

Crosby to see neurological spine specialist (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
In continuing his comeback efforts from concussion-like symptoms, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was visiting a neurological spine specialist, the team announced Saturday. Crosby, who hasn’t played since Dec. … See the rest here

Savard visits Bruins, future still uncertain (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Boston Bruins forward Marc Savard was back at the TD Garden to watch his teammates play the New York Rangers on Saturday. … Link

Canadiens’ Subban fined $2,500 for tripping Kunitz (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
The NHL fined Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban $2,500 for what the league called a “dangerous trip” on Pittsburgh Penguins forward Chris Kunitz. … More here

Penguins hire former Thrashers GM as scout Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have hired former Atlanta Thrashers general manager Don Waddell as a pro scout. … The rest is here

Video: Scouting Report: Washington (1/21/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will take on the Washington Capitals tomorrow afternoon. … To see video click here

Penguins Name Don Waddell Professional Scout Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have hired former long-time Atlanta Thrashers general manager Don Waddell as a professional scout, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … Go here to read the rest

Crosby staying the course as Olympic glory fades (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The moment is etched in Canadian hockey lore. There’s Sidney Crosby, standing in the corner of the ice after scoring the biggest goal in a life filled with big goals, arms raised, gloves flung halfway to the Rogers Arena ceiling. Crosby’s gold-medal winning overtime shot in the 2010 men’s Olympic hockey final was supposed to be the last step in an ascension that seemingly began the… … Read this article

Sidney Crosby visits neurological specialist who got Jennifer Grey dancing again (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Having spent several days with chiropractic neurologist Ted Carrick in Atlanta, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has traveled to California to meet with a physician slightly more respected in sports circles. From the Penguins: Sidney Crosby traveled to California Friday Continue reading … See the rest here

Crosby sees specialist – 01-21-12 Source: Empty Netters
From the Post-Gazette’s Dave Molinari : Penguins center Sidney Crosby, who is recovering from a concussion, went to California Friday to be examined by Dr. Robert S. Bray, a neurological spine specialist. … Read the rest here

Crosby to undergo tests with spine specialist (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is undergoing a series of tests with a neurological spine specialist, the team announced Saturday. … Continue reading here

P.K. Subban fined for dangerous trip (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Montreal Canadiens defenceman P.K. Subban has been fined US$2,500 by the NHL for a “dangerous trip” on Pittsburgh Penguins forward Chris Kunitz. … See more here

Fleury’s shootout success – 01-21-12 Source: Empty Netters
(Note: This is an updated version of something we posted Wednedsay .) With talents such as Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin at their disposal (when healthy), the Penguins tend to get lauded for their success in the shootout based on their offensive abilities. The other part of their shoot … … See the article here

A quick history of P.K Subban’s slew footing Source: The Pensblog
So far the Canadian media has not had much to say about P.K . Subban's dangerous slew foot on Chris Kunitz … See more here

Video: Off Day: Dustin Jeffrey (1/21/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dustin Jeffrey talks to reporters following Saturday’s optional practice. … Watch video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Off Day (1/21/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Saturday’s optional practice. … Watch video here

Video: Off Day: Alex Ovechkin (1/21/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin talks to reporters following practice on Saturday. … View video

Crosby visiting with neurological spine specialist in California Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Sidney Crosby’s search for answers regarding his motion and balance issues has him now seeing a neurological spine specialist in California. After spending several days in Atlanta with Dr. Ted Carrick, a neurological chiropractic specialist, Crosby visited California Friday to visit with Dr … Continue reading here

Crosby to see specialist in California Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Sidney Crosby, who is recovering from a concussion, went to California Friday to be examined by Dr. Robert S. Bray, a neurological spine specialist. … Follow this link

NHL fines Montreal’s Subban for "dangerous trip" of Pens’ Kunitz Source: Post Gazette
Montreal defenseman P.K. Subban has been fined $2,500 for what the NHL described as a “dangerous trip” of Penguins winger Chris Kunitz late in the third period of the Penguins’ 5-4 shootout victory at Consol Energy Center Friday night … Read more here

PK Subban fined $2,500 for slew footing Kunitz Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Montreal’s PK Subban has been fined $2,500 for slew footing Chris Kunitz in Friday night’s 5-4 Penguins win. The league has characterized the slew foot as a dangerous trip … Follow this link

Crosby Visits Dr. Robert S. Bray Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby traveled to California Friday to visit with Dr. Robert S. Bray, a neurological spine specialist, as part of his continuing treatment program … View post

Canadiens’ Subban fined for slew foot – 01-20-12 Source: Empty Netters
Canadiens defenseman PK Subban was fined for a slew foot on Penguins forward Chris Kunitz in the third period of Friday’s game . (PG+) … Link

Empty Netter Assists – 01-21-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “We were losing and I wanted to win this game.” – Evgeni Malkin on his third period goal. … Read more

Habs can pack it in – and lose (The Montreal Gazette) Source: Yahoo Sports
A number of fans took exception when I suggested in a tweet that the Pittsburgh Penguins’ win over the New York Rangers on Thursday was another piece of bad news for the Canadiens because Pittsburgh moved 12 points up on Montreal. … Follow this link

RECAP: It’s a comeback on Fif. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
God damn it, this win felt amazing. The Habs being in town definitely had something to do with it, but the Pens roaring back from a 4-2 deficit with a fire that we haven't seen since that comeback loss in Carolina is what gets your blood going. You know what else gets your blood going? … More here


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NHL clears Cooke in incident with Ranger’ Richards Source: Tribune-Review
The NHL has decided not to review Matt Cooke’s knockdown of Rangers center Brad Richards on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. … Excerpt from

Canes shut down Caps Source: Tribune-Review
Jussi Jokinen scored two goals, Cam Ward made 22 saves for his 18th career shutout and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals, 3-0, on Friday night. … See the rest here

Pens edge Canadiens in shootout, extend win streak to 5 Source: Tribune-Review
If this night was proof, there’s no more need to question Dustin Jeffrey’s health. Or Kris Letang’s, either. … Read more here

Malkin rallies Penguins to shootout win vs. Canadiens Source: Post Gazette
You couldn’t blame the Penguins if they were tired of talking about Evgeni Malkin. Of having to grasp for superlatives to describe what they are seeing him do virtually every game. Of trying to explain how a guy can respond to challenges so often, and so brilliantly. … The rest is here

Friday’s Three Stars: Jeffrey, Malkin take over for Penguins; Ponikarovsky to New Jersey (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Dustin Jeffrey, Pittsburgh Penguins The Montreal Canadiens jumped out to a 3-1 lead in this game, but they couldn’t stop the Penguins’ dominant centre. No, not Evgeni Malkin — Dustin Jeffrey, who scored twice and added an Continue reading … See the article here

Penguins’ Jason Williams does not play after recall from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: Post Gazette
In something of a surprise Friday, the Penguins recalled forward Jason Williams from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, although he did not dress for their game against Montreal at Consol Energy Center. Apparently, it was an insurance move. … Read more here

Jokinen, Ward too much for Capitals Source: Post Gazette
Jussi Jokinen scored two goals Friday night and Cam Ward made 23 saves for his 18th career shutout as the host Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals, 3-0. Jiri Tlusty added a late goal and Eric Staal had two assists, including an early hustle play that led to Carolina’s eighth short-handed goal this season. … See more here

Watch a pane of glass wipe out a referee in Pittsburgh (Video) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
These days, with all the reckless hitting in the game, there are all sorts of possibilities one has to consider when going into the corner. However, you’d think falling panes of glass wouldn’t be one of them, especially in a Continue reading … Excerpt from

VIDEO: Malkin’s sick game tying goal Source: The Pensblog
Best pic ever? Great look at Malkin's game tying goal by whatever french station this is: Very rarely do you see far corner picked from the opposite side. … View post

Jeffrey Cashes In Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin came up with yet another big effort on Friday night, but he wasn’t the only one. .roundedcornr_box { background: #e4e4e4; float: right; margin: 0 10px; width: 235px; border: 1px solid #660000; } … … Read this article

Penguins rally for 5-4 shootout win over Montreal (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Two weeks ago when the Pittsburgh Penguins were in the midst of a six-game losing streak, a bad bounce and a couple of fluky goals would have been enough to bury them. … More

Pens rally for 5-4 shootout win over Montreal (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
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Endgame: Penguins 5, Canadiens 4 (SO) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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P.K. Subban takes down Penguins’ Chris Kunitz with a slewfoot (Video) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
With all the talk of picking, blindside hits, and the leaving one’s feet that has dominated the discussion this season, it’s often easy to forget that there are all sorts of dirty hits that have nothing to do with the Continue reading … Read this article

Penguins beat Montreal in 5-4 shootout Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 shootout win against the Montreal Canadiens tonight at Consol Energy Center. … Continue reading here

Comeback city, Pens win 5-4 in a shootout Source: The Pensblog
Emotional game in Consol . Pens staged a comeback in the third. Malkin tied it, and then won it in the shootout … Visit link

VIDEO: P.K. Subban’s vicious slew foot Source: The Pensblog
We're sending this to Darren Dreger . What a joke: This is Subban's third slew foot against the Pens in his career. … View post

THIRD PERIOD: Pens are tired, 4-2 Habs. Source: The Pensblog
Last night taking its toll on the Pens. Stream info: Stream here . Password: montrealsucks … More here

Puck Previews: Capitals, Panthers jostle for Southeast lead; Antropov fined (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. Preview: Montreal Canadiens at Continue reading … Excerpt from

FIRST PERIOD: Montreal in town. Get your stream here. Source: The Pensblog
What a joke fanbase . Stream alive and well after readmore @hockeyburgh is the best in the business. Stream here … Go here to read the rest

Video: Ev-ening Things Up Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin rips home a slapshot to draw the Penguins level in the third period. … To see video click here

Video: We Feel Your Pane Source: penguins.nhl.com
An unsuspecting official takes a spill when a pane of glass dislodges in Pittsburgh. … Watch video here

Video: Shootout: MON@PIT Source: penguins.nhl.com
Watch the entirety of the shootout between the Canadiens and the Penguins in Pittsburgh, … See this video

Video: Post Game: Dustin Jeffrey (1/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dustin Jeffrey talks to reporters following tonight’s win over Montreal. … Video here

Video: Post Game: Evgeni Malkin (1/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to reporters following tonights win over Montreal. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Kris Letang (1/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to reporters following tonight’s win over Montreal. … Click here to view video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (1/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following tonight’s win over Montreal. … Click here to view video

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PensHead Daily Links 01-20-2012

Friday, January 20th, 2012

Pens-Canadiens In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
6:00 PM: Good evening everyone! The Pens are back at CONSOL Energy Center for their second game in as many nights. They’re coming off a colossal 4-1 win over the NY Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, who was the NHL’s top team head… … Excerpt from

Montreal fans plan 1-year anniversary celebration in honor of Scott Gomez’s last goal (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Earlier this week, we wrote about some Montreal bars that offer free shots every time Scott Gomez scores a goal for the Montreal Canadiens. Alas, patrons have been left quite thirsty: Gomez hasn’t scored a goal in 16 games this Continue reading … View post

Pens Tidbits: Pens – Rangers Fallout; Fleury or Johnson? Keeping Momentum Going Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens – Rangers Fallout Last night Pittsburgh extended their winning streak to four games with an impressive 4-1 victory over the conference leading New York Rangers Thursday night. Suddenly the Atlantic Division is back to looking like a four-team race from a statistical standpoint with so much hockey leftto play. Pittsburgh returns to action tonight … Read more

Gameday 47 – Canadiens Source: The Pensblog
Montreal Canadiens (17-21-8) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (25-17-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, RDS , TSN-HABS , NHLN-US Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA The Pittsburgh Penguins have won four games in-a-row, but now they're playing back-to-back games in different cities and Montreal is in town. The Habs are pretty bad this year, but they're as annoying as always. … Read more

Canadiens at Penguins – 01-20-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from a chilly, cloudy January day in Pittsburgh. This is a real hockey night based on the weather … Go here to read the rest

Penguins recall forward Williams Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins have recalled forward Jason Williams from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … Link

Pens recall forward Jason Williams Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forward Jason Williams, the team announced. Williams, 31, has appeared in seven NHL games this season, tallying one goal and one assist, while averaging 10:22 minutes per game. … See more here

Penguins Recall Forward Jason Williams from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Jason Williams from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. … Continued here

Penguins recall Williams – 01-20-12 Source: Empty Netters
The Penguins have recalled forward Jason Williams from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. … Link

Rangers’ Richards accuses Cooke of slew foot – 01-20-12 Source: Empty Netters
Today at practice in Greenburgh, N.Y., Rangers forward Brad Richards accused Penguins forward Matt Cooke of slew-footing him during Thursday’s game at Madison Square Garden . The incident occurred in the second period: OBZX68jTZJE Richards said, “He just came up beside me, from behind, and slew-footed me, Richards said. … Continued here

Video: Tonight’s Matchup 1/20/12 vs. Canadiens Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Montreal Canadiens in tonight’s match up. … Watch video here

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (1/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection plays is from Jan. 20, 2012. … See video here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (1/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 video features five questions with #6 Ben Lovejoy. … To see video click here

Video: Iron Workers (1/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Iron Workers ‘Building of a Champion’ features the recently returned Kris Letang. … Watch video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (1/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Montreal Canadiens. … To see video click here

Toronto’s Joffrey Lupul: A lot more than a comeback (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
His career was in jeopardy after back surgery, but you’d never know it the way he’s racking up points and playing a power forward game. … Follow this link

About the Canadiens – 01-20-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Canadiens. When and where: 7 p.m., EST … See the article here

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Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Montreal Canadiens. … Watch here

Video: Game Day: Josh Gorges (1/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Montral’s Josh Gorges talks to the media after practice before tonight’s game. … See video here

Video: Game Day: Hal Gill (1/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Penguin Hal Gill talks to the media after practice before tonight’s game. … To see video click here

Video: Montréal’s Interim Coach Randy Cunneyworth Source: penguins.nhl.com
Former Penguin and Montral’s Interim Head Randy Cunneyworth talks to the media after practice before tonight’s game. … See this video

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Arians Officially Out: Tomlin releases statement saying Bruce Arians is retiring Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Bruce Arians is officially out as offensive coordinator. Head coach Mike Tomlin released a statement today indicating that Arians is retiring. “Bruce Arians has informed me that he will retire from coaching, ” Tomlin said in a released statement … Read this article

Paul Martin Powerball: 01.20.12 Source: The Pensblog
Running Twitter contest for the rest of the season. We will be raising the pot every game. How to play: 1. … Read the rest here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “They’re the best, or one of the best, in the league now, so it was a big challenge for us.” – Marc-Andre Fleury on the Rangers. -The … Read the rest here

Fan Guide vs. Montreal Canadiens Source: penguins.nhl.com
7:00 PM Ticketmaster | Ticket Exchange | Student Rush Don’t have a ticket yet? It’s not too late. The Pittsburgh Penguins will battle the Montreal Canadiens on Friday, January 20 at CONSOL Energy Center. Here are some tips for f… … More here

RECAP: Ranger than fiction. PENS WIN. Source: The Pensblog
The Penguins played their best game in what seems like forever. … Visit link

Darren Dreger chirping about a Cooke "slewfoot" Source: The Pensblog
Seth from EN uploaded the video: “delivered a dangerous hit.” Man. Dreger is bizarre. Ref was right there. … Go here to read the rest


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Avalanche forward Mueller getting back on track after head injury Source: Tribune-Review
The Colorado Avalanche forward missed all of the 2010-11 season because of a head injury and then a chunk of games this season. … See the rest here

Penguins lose right winger Asham to concussion symptoms Source: Tribune-Review
Right wing Arron Asham is the sixth Penguins player to be diagnosed with a concussion or concussion symptoms this season. … Read the rest here

Malkin lifts Penguins past Rangers, fourth-straight victory Source: Tribune-Review
Evgeni Malkin scored two goals, and the Penguins put together one of their best performances of the season in beating the Rangers. … See the rest here

Thursday’s Three Stars: Predators’ Rinne posts shutout; Wild, Sabres still struggling (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
“… the other, warped / in the shape of a man, moves beyond the pale / bigger than any man, an unnatural birth /called Grendel Zdeno Chara by country people / in former days.” No. … The rest is here

Penguins topple Rangers on road, end drought vs. top clubs Source: Post Gazette
These two points don’t count for any more than their other 52. The Penguins don’t get extra credit in the standings for beating a quality opponent, even if they do it on the road. But that doesn’t mean their 4-1 victory against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden Thursday night should be confused with most of the 24 that preceded it. … Read more here

Letang’s return welcome sight for Penguins Source: Post Gazette
Kris Letang sat out 21 games while recovering from a concussion. It wasn’t easy, especially when his teammates were struggling, but Letang realized that neither he nor the Penguins would benefit if he tried to come back too quickly. “You need your head for the rest of your life,” he said Thursday. … More here

Stunned Pic Of The Night 1.19.12 Source: The Pensblog
via Brad W.: The Ranger skank stunned pic . First ever recorded. … Follow this link

Park’s late goal lifts Pens over Rangers 4-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Even though the Pittsburgh Penguins are only three points above the post-season cutoff in the Eastern Conference, they are starting to look more like the team that often settles near the top. … Link

Park’s 3rd-period goal lifts Pens over Rangers 4-1 (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Even though the Pittsburgh Penguins are only three points above the postseason cutoff in the Eastern Conference, they are starting to look more like the team that often settles near the top. Sure, they still miss injured captain Sidney Crosby and other sidelined stars, but Evgeni Malkin is doing his best to pick up the scoring slack. … More here

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Canadiens Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (23-17-4) vs. … Link

Here is the worst "Subway Sandwich of the game" ever. Source: The Pensblog
Yikes. There were probably at least 50 other hits in this game better than this one. … View post

Penguins defeat Rangers, 4-1 Source: Post Gazette
NEW YORK — The Penguins scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the New York Rangers, 4-1, at Madison Square Garden tonight. … The rest is here

Huge win, Pens cruise in MSG 4-1. Source: The Pensblog
Big time team win for the Pens. Pens got secondary support, and got two goals from Evgeni Malkin . … More

Endgame: Penguins 4, Rangers 1 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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SECOND PERIOD: It’s good to hate again Source: The Pensblog
Speaking only for ourselves, 24/7 made us respect the Rangers. … Visit link

Video: Enough is Enough Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang helps save a goal as he gets just enough of his stick on the puck to deflect it wide. … Click here to view video

Video: Malkin It Look Easy Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin intercepts the puck, dangles around the defense and then backhands a roofer to put the Penguins up 3-1. … View video

Video: Post Game: Kris Letang (1/19/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media after defeating the New York Rangers. … See video here

Video: Post Game: Evgeni Malkin (1/19/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin talks to the media after defeating the New York Rangers. … See video here

Video: Post Game: Brooks Orpik (1/19/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media after defeating the New York Rangers. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (1/19/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the New York Rangers. … To see video click here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-17-2012

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

@pghpenguins: Geno warms up…part 2 – http://twitpic.com/88k3p7

@pghpenguins: Just a pretty great view of @jneal_18 and Paul Martin in warmups… – http://twitpic.com/88k0fd

@pghpenguins: Being a top scorer requires just the right amount of warming up… #Pens – http://twitpic.com/88jyk4

Hurricanes at Penguins – 01-17-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM Greetings from a mild mid-January day in Pittsburgh. This is more of a cruddy day in May than a decent day in January. It’s rainy, cloudy, windy but warm … Go here to read the rest

Gameday 45 – Hurricanes Source: The Pensblog
Carolina Hurricanes (16-24-7) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (23-17-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, FS-CR Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA The Pittsburgh Penguins run against the Southeast Division continues. … Go here to read the rest

Puck Headlines: Patrick Kane defends Ryan Miller; Leafs trade frenzy; more Dustin Penner whimsy (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. Mike Richards didn’t. /rimshot [Getty] Kris Letang finally returns to Continue reading … Visit link

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (1/17/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This installment of Nemacolin Big 5 features 5 questions with #71 Evgeni Malkin. … To see video click here

Video: Tonight’s Matchup 1/17/12 vs. Hurricanes Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Carolina Hurricanes in tonight’s match up (1/17/12). … View video here

Penguins’ Letang hopes to return soon Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang might rejoin the lineup later this week, he said Tuesday after skating with teammates for the first time since his November concussion. … See more here

Boylen: Feaster wants Flames to win now (TheHockeyNews.com) Source: Yahoo Sports
Amid Cowtown calls to begin the rebuild, Jay Feaster is doing the right thing by pushing to make the playoffs. … Continue reading here

Boylen: Nothing wrong with Feaster wanting Flames to make the playoffs (TheHockeyNews.com) Source: Yahoo Sports
Amid Cowtown calls to begin the rebuild, Jay Feaster is doing the right thing by pushing to make the playoffs. … Continue reading here

Penguins’ Kris Letang returns to practice (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. … The rest is here

Penguins D Kris Letang returns to practice (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang returned to practice on Tuesday for the first time since suffering a concussion in late November. Letang has been cleared to play by team doctors and is optimistic he can suit up sometime before the NHL All-Star game on Jan. … Read more

Canes @ Pens Morning Skate Buzz; Letang timetable; Vitale back in lineup; Skinner to stay at center for Canes Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Carolina Hurricanes (16-24-7, 39pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (23-17-4, 50pts) MORNING SKATE REPORT The buzz of today’s morning skate clearly centered around defenseman Kris Letang who participated in his first skate with the team since appearing in the Penguins morning skate at Madison Square Garden on Nov 29th. Letang last played on Nov 26th vs Montreal … Read more here

Letang Returns to Practice Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang returned to practice with his teammates on Tuesday for the first time in nearly two months. … See the rest here

About the Hurricanes – 01-17-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Hurricanes. When and where: 7 p.m., EST … Read the rest here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/17/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … Watch video here

Video: Game Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (1/17/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury speaks to the media before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … View video here

Video: Game Day: Kris Letang (1/17/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang speaks with the media before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: James Neal (1/17/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal speaks with the media before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … View video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (1/17/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma speaks to the media before tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. … To see video click here

Did the HBO 24/7 ‘Universe’ ruin Ilya Bryzgalov, Flyers’ confidence in him? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
By now, it’s apparent that the Philadelphia Flyers have more faith in Sergei Bobrovsky than Ilya Bryzgalov. This isn’t some feeling or notion to that effect; this is Kimmo Timonen telling CSN Philly on Monday: “He plays with confidence, you Continue reading … More here

STATS: Neal and Malkin have unrealistic chemistry Source: The Pensblog
Via DobberHockey's awesome stat system, here is a breakdown of all 40 of James Neal's points: If you break those stats down, Evgeni Malkin has been in on 85% of James Neal's points this season. … Read this article

Fan Guide vs. Carolina Hurricanes Source: penguins.nhl.com
7:00 PM Ticketmaster | Ticket Exchange | Student Rush Don’t have a ticket yet? It’s not too late. … More

Tuesdays with Stoosh 01.17.2012 Source: The Pensblog
In which that really may be a light at the end of this ridiculous, injury-ridden tunnel… *Opens door slowly.* *Peers around door slowly.* All clear? Are we sure? … Continue reading here

Wild to be without Koivu for at least a few weeks Source: Tribune-Review
Coach Mike Yeo said Mikko Koivu has an upper-body injury, declining to specify, but Koivu appeared to take a blow to his left shoulder this past weekend. … See the rest here

Defenseman Letang close to returning with Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Kris Letang, who has not played since absorbing a hit from Montreal’s Max Pacioretty on Nov. 26, could be back within the next week. … See the article here

Penguins captain Crosby will meet with chiropracter again Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby is in Florida to visit Ted Carrick, the chiropractor who he believes was influential in his return in 2011. … The rest is here

Pass or Fail: Is Forest Face the creepiest thing the NHL has ever tried to sell us? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Shop NHL has featured its share of oddities for the hockey buying public. … Link

Empty Netter Assists – 01-17-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Welcome back Kris Letang (above) … to practice . (PG+) -Welcome back Sidney Crosby… … Continued here

Penguins’ top unit has nearly half of team’s goals Source: Post Gazette
Center Evgeni Malkin and winger James Neal were scoring machines Sunday in a 6-3 victory against the Lightning in Tampa, Fla., but Penguins coach Dan Bylsma made a point of touching on diversity. … Read this article

Sidney Crosby visits concussion specialist in Atlanta Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center and captain Sidney Crosby left the team to see concussion specialist Ted Carrick in Atlanta. Top defenseman Kris Letang was medically cleared to play after a concussion and will return to the lineup soon. From general manager Ray Shero’s perspective, those are equally welcome developments … Visit link

The Pensblog Podcast – January 16, 2012 Source: The Pensblog
Your browser does not support the audio element. Podcast Powered By Podbean If you're looking to waste an hour of your life, there's this podcast. … Read more here

What To Watch For: Pens vs. ‘Canes Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (22-17-4) vs. HURRICANES (16-24-7) WHEN: Jan. … See the article here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Few Changes Needed for Successful Second Half Source: Bleacher Report
The Penguins recently endured a six-game losing streak that had pundits questioning their playoff hopes, fans questioning the players, and players ( perhaps? ) questioning the heart and status of their captain. Dark days, indeed … Read this article

Sidney Crosby Heading to Chiropractic Neurologist to Address Injuries Source: Bleacher Report
In an effort to come to terms with the recurring concussion-like symptoms that have plagued Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby , he is scheduled to meet with a chiropractic neurologist this week. Crosby has not played a game since December 5th, when he began experiencing similar symptoms to those that sidelined him for more than 10 months last year. The team has announced that Crosby will meet with specialist Dr. … See the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Making Hockey’s Off-Ice Big Time? Source: Bleacher Report
When it comes to the National Hockey League, there is no franchise more storied, more accomplished, or more passionately followed than the Montreal Canadiens . The history, success and exposure the team enjoys brings both good and bad attention. For every one of their twenty-four Stanley Cup banners hanging in the rafters, there are multitudes of stories, conspiracy theories and flat-out ridiculous rumors that float around Le Bleu, Blanc et Rouge, particularly when the team is facing challenging circumstances (as evidenced by the wild controversy surrounding their choice of a non-French speaking interim coach or Mike Cammalleri’s comments and subsequent trade) … Read this article

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PensHead Daily Links 01-16-2012

Monday, January 16th, 2012

NHL roundup: Wild will be without top scorer for a month (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Winners of just two of their last 15 contests to slide down the Western Conference standings, the Minnesota Wild will also play a month or longer without their captain and leading scorer Mikko Koivu. Koivu suffered a left shoulder injury in Saturday’s shootout loss at St. … Read the rest here

Penguins GM on temporary captain with Sidney Crosby out: ‘I’m saying that would never happen’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Mark Madden’s fun. The Pittsburgh WXDX radio personality/hockey columnist interviewed Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ray Shero on Monday and gleaned some interesting information: Like the fact that Shero expects injured defenseman Kris Letang to return to full practice on Tuesday … See more here

Pens’ Crosby to see concussion specialist (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby will meet with Dr. Ted Carrick this week, the Pittsburgh Penguins reported on Monday. Carrick also treated Crosby in August and the player reported he had trouble in the areas of motion and balance after practicing Friday. … Read this article

Letang set to return to Penguins Source: Post Gazette
Penguins general manager Ray Shero said today that defenseman Kris Letang not only will join the team Tuesday for a game-day skate but also is medically cleared for contact and games after recovering from a concussion. … See the rest here

Crosby returns to neurological chiropractor (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby’s recovery is back in the hands of Canadian-born chiropractor Ted Carrick. … See the article here

Puck Headlines: Sidney Crosby back to chiropractic neurologist; KHL All-Stars revealed; life without Koivu (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. Thanks to Graham Vanderwoerd and the few dozen readers that sent Continue reading … Follow this link

Kris Letang returns to practice tomorrow. Source: The Pensblog
Some good news via Bob Pompeani : … Continued here

Campbell: Yzerman must fix Lightning’s goaltending woes (TheHockeyNews.com) Source: Yahoo Sports
Steve Yzerman made a mistake in signing Dwayne Roloson in the off-season, but is making a bigger one in sticking with him now. … Read this article

Video: Scouting Report: Carolina (1/16/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will finish up their regular season series against Carolina tomorrow night. Check out what’s in store. … Video here

Crosby leaves team to see concussion specialist Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center and captain Sidney Crosby, who said Friday that he is still experiencing some trouble with motion and balance, has left the team to be seen by Ted Carrick, a concussion specialist in chiropractice neurology. … More

Crosby to visit chiropractor Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins announced this afternoon that he will visit Ted Carrick this week, and Crosby mentioned last Friday that such a visit was possible. … Read this article

Crosby to visit Dr. Carrick for motion issues Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby did not return to Pittsburgh with the team, following their trip to Florida this week, the team announced this afternoon on their website. Crosby according to the team, stayed back in Florida so he can meet with Dr Ted Carrick this week. Carrick has offices in Florida and Georgia … Link

Anderson, Stalberg and Malkin earn honours (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson and forwards Viktor Stalberg of the Chicago Blackhawks and Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins were named the NHL’s three stars of the week Monday. … View post

Why Ovechkin, why? Source: The Pensblog
Via everyone on the Internet, A.O. … See more here

Crosby Visits Dr. Carrick Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby will meet this week with Dr. Ted Carrick, a specialist in chiropractic neurology who treated him in August. Crosby, who has not played since Dec … Excerpt from

Evgeni Malkin Named NHL ‘Third Star’ of the Week Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin was named NHL ‘Third Star’ for the week ending Jan. … Follow this link

Pens’ Malkin named No. 3 NHL star for last week Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin has been named the NHL’s No. 3 star for the week that ended Sunday. … More

The C Revolution Source: penguins.nhl.com
“Many a revolution started with the actions of a few. Only 56 men signed the Declaration Independence. A few hanging together can lead a nation to change … Follow this link

Campbell: Yzerman to blame for Tampa’s decline (TheHockeyNews.com) Source: Yahoo Sports
Steve Yzerman made a mistake in signing Roloson in the off-season, but is making a bigger one in sticking with him now … Continued here

Campbell: Yzerman largely to blame for Lightning’s woes (TheHockeyNews.com) Source: Yahoo Sports
Steve Yzerman made a mistake in signing Dwayne Roloson in the off-season, but is making a bigger one in sticking with him now. … Visit link

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 3, Red Wings 3 – 01-16-11 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the sec … … See the article here

Video: Pens Insider: Charity Auction (1/16/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV takes a look at the what’s inside the Penguins Auction Prize Bags that will be available in the Penguins Charity Auction this week. … View video

NHL: You can sucker punch people and get away with it. Source: The Pensblog
EmptyNetters nails it: If Malkin had been injured on the punch, the league might take action. That's its mindset, a crime can't be committed unless there's a victim who is suffering. In 2009, Flyers forward Daniel Carcillo knocked Capitals forward Matt Bradley to the ice with a sucker punch: The punch landed Carcillo a four-game suspesion … Go here to read the rest

What We Learned: Why the West should start being very afraid of the Los Angeles Kings (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 … Read more

TSN: No discipline for Lecavalier – 01-16-12 Source: Empty Netters
According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie , the NHL will not discipline Lightning captain Vincent Lecavalier in regards to his actions against Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin. … Read this article

RECAP: F You and F Lecavalier too. PENS WIN Source: The Pensblog
When the chips are down, great players rise to the occasion. Evgeni Malkin reminded a lot of people of how great he is. Malkin went off for a natural hat trick after the Penguins blew a 3-0 lead in the third period. A recap of Malkin's performance: For the first and second period, the Penguins carried the play. James Neal scored his 5, 000th goal of the season on a bad-angle shot, and Richard Park sniped former Penguins backup Mathieu Garon to make it 2-0 … View post

Kovacevic: Why Penguins will make playoffs Source: Tribune-Review
Eight reasons why the Penguins absolutely, sure-as-an-Evgeni-Malkin-backhander will be one of the eight teams that qualify in the East. … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 01-16-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Shelly Anderson’s recap from yesterday’s game . “Definitely a lot of positives that came from this trip. … Read this article

Malkin, Lecavalier mix it up in Penguins’ victory Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Evgeni Malkin simply shrugged his shoulders when asked why he was attacked by Lightning captain Vincent Lecavalier. … Follow this link

Malkin’s mastery with Penguins short-circuits Lightning Source: Tribune-Review
With the Penguins reeling after blowing a three-goal lead vs. the Lightning, Evgeni Malkin responded with a natural hat trick. … Read more

Sunday’s Three Stars: Evgeni Malkin’s 5-spot vs. Tampa Bay; Rene Bourque head shot? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins For all the reasons we listed earlier, Malkin’s 5-point game including a natural hat trick in the Penguins’ 6-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning was the performance of the day. Continue reading … See the article here

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby Resumes Skating: Fan Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby finally hit the ice on Friday for his first skate since the concussion symptoms recurrence following a game on December 5, 2011. He spent 27 minutes skating … See the article here

Malkin saves the day with 3 goals in final period Source: Post Gazette
TAMPA, Fla. … Go here to read the rest

NHL Roundup: Malkin has 5 points to lead Pens (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TAMPA, Fla. – Evgeni Malkin had three goals and two assists, James Neal added two goals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 on Sunday. … The rest is here

Penguins Notebook: Malkin tried to duck taking a penalty Source: Post Gazette
TAMPA, Fla. … Link

NHL Roundup: Win puts Capitals in a tie for division lead Source: Post Gazette
After Tomas Vokoun had made the last of his 43 saves, and the final horn had sounded, Washington Capitals fans were given yet another reason to cheer. The game entertainment crew put the standings on the giant video board and updated them instantly, moving Washington into first place in the Southeast Division. … Continued here

VIDEO: Keith Jones and Mike Milbury accuse Malkin of being dirty Source: The Pensblog
This may be the most infuriating 5 minutes of TV since the ending of Heroes season 1. … Continue reading here

Penguins at Lightning – 01-15-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Apologies for not providing a live blog for yesterday’s game. … Excerpt from

Pens – Lightning Analysis: “Superstar Player” takes over in Third; X’s & 0′s Breaking Down 6-3 win Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITTSBURGH 6 – TAMPA BAY 3 Evgeni Malkin had three goals and two assists, James Neal scored two power play goals, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins (23-17-4, 50 pts) to a 6-3 victory over the a Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday afternoon at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. It was an afternoon where a great player … Visit link

Video: Mike Lange’s Journal (01/16/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Toyota Presents: Mike Lange reflects back on the 1992 Stanley Cup run against the Chicago Blackhawks. … See video here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-13-2012

Friday, January 13th, 2012

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Puck Previews: Lightning visit Caps; Mike Richards talks instigator (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning Continue reading … View post

Sidney Crosby: The Kid’s Penguins Teammates Wrong to Question Playing Status Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is doing everything he can to make sure he’s ready to return after his latest post-concussion symptoms and struggles, but he’s not getting the support he needs from his teammates. From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review : A few, certainly not all, of Crosby’s teammates are of the mind that he’s been symptom-free for a while, though they have no medical basis for that. … Visit link


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Gameday 43 – Panthers Source: The Pensblog
Pittsburgh Penguins (21-17-4) @ Florida Panthers (21-13-8) 7:30 pm/et TV: ROOT, FS-F BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, FL The Florida Panthers are currently in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Pittsburgh Penguins are not … Go here to read the rest

Pens Fans Adopt "C" in Support of Crosby Source: penguins.nhl.com
When a local Pittsburgh newspaper reported there was a rift in the Penguins locker room between some players and Sidney Crosby, the team responded with a strong showing of solidarity with and for their captain by wearing a “C” on t… … Read more here

Crosby receives Captain’s welcome in skating return (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There were no desks on which to stand as the Pittsburgh Penguins took to the ice for their morning skate Friday and they did not offer a dramatic greeting of “Oh, Captain, my Captain” a la the movie “Dead Poets Society,” but the team made it clear they stood… … Continued here

Jersey Fouls: Getting to bottom of Penguins foul; Sabres, Oilers nickname follies; Ovechkin army (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jersey Fouls is our ongoing exploration of the rules and etiquette for proper hockey jersey creation and exhibition. If you spot what you think may be a foul in your arena, email a photo to us at puckdaddyblog@yahoo.com for inclusion Continue reading … Follow this link

Sidney Crosby: Pittsburgh Penguins Captain Addresses Rumors, Symptoms Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby skated alone for 27 minutes following the Penguins pre-game skate in Florida Friday morning ahead of an evening matchup with the surprising third-place Panthers . Crosby confirmed that he is still experiencing some light and occasional symptoms but that he is progressing slowly and will continue visiting concussion specialists Ted Carrick and Mickey Collins in his recovery. Penguins Report has the full transcript of Sid’s comments available online. … Continued here

Penguins star Crosby resumes skating (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
SUNRISE, Fla. … Visit link

About the Panthers – 01-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Panthers. When and where: 7:30 p.m., EST. BankAtlantic Center … See more here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” Our expectation is not [just] to make the playoffs; it’s bigger than that. I don’t have to tell our players that .” – Ray Shero (right). … Read the rest here

Video: Nationwide Away Trip Source: penguins.nhl.com
Want to see a penguin (fan) fly? … Watch here

Penguins respond to ‘ridiculous’ Sidney Crosby story by wearing captain’s ‘C’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
So much for the idea that athletes don’t read newspaper clippings about them or their team. The Pittsburgh Penguins, in a response to a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review story Friday morning about a locker room divide regarding their captain, Sidney Crosby, stepped Continue reading … Read more here

Penguins’ Crosby skates but symptoms persist Source: Post Gazette
SUNRISE, Fla. — Penguins center and captain Sidney Crosby is still having concussion symptoms, including headaches and trouble with motion, but said he felt good after working out on the ice today at BankAtlantic Center. … More

Here is video of Crosby’s presser Source: The Pensblog
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Crosby skates, meets with reporters Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby skated and met with reporters today. And he wasn’t the only captain on the ice. Crosby’s teammates wore symbolic “C’s” on their sweaters during today’s morning skate in support of Crosby. … Continue reading here

Pens Show Solidarity with their Captain Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins wore a Scarlett Letter at their morning skate practice jerseys at BankAtlantic Center in Florida, but it wasn’t an “A.” The team all came out wearing “C”s on their sweaters to show solidarity with … … Link

Crosby Skates in Florida Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby skated following the team’s morning skate at BankAtlantic Center. It was the first time he’s hit the ice since suffering from concussion-like symptoms in early December … More

Your Requisite Sidney Crosby Update Source: The Pensblog
EDIT: There's Crosby audio from the Pens in MP3 format here via PG+ . Josh Yohe of the Trib has some Sidney Crosby updates on his Twitter account . They're obviously nothing earth-shattering. … Continue reading here

Crosby speaks – 01-13-11 Source: Empty Netters
Sidney Crosby resumed skating today at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla. … Continued here

Everyone Wears A "C" Source: The Pensblog
From the PensInsideScoop Twitter feed : The #Pens are wearing “C”s on their chest in solidarity for their captain Crosby Pics after the jump. Malkin wore a Russian “K.” … View post

Video: Pens Insider: Sea of C’s (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Captain Sidney Crosby joins the other “Captains” of the Pittsburgh Penguins at the BankAtlantic Center. … Watch video here

Video: Game Day: Sidney Crosby (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Captain Sidney Crosby talks to the media after practice at the BankAtlantic Center. … To see video click here

Video: Game Day: James Neal (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media before Friday’s game against the Florida Panthers. … Watch video here

Video: Game Day: Brooks Orpik (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media before Friday’s game against the Florida Panthers. … Video here

Video: Game Day: Zbynek Michalek (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Zbynek Michalek talks to the media before Friday’s game against the Florida Panthers. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before Friday’s game against the Florida Panthers. … Click here to view video

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/13/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Florida Panthers. … Video here

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Here is Jagr touching himself to lighten the mood Source: The Pensblog
Via WDVE : … See the article here

Penguins Report: Game Day at Florida Source: penguins.nhl.com
Latest news on Crosby (10:00 AM). GM Shero’s take on the 6-game losing streak (9:50 AM). Malkin named All-Star (9:40 AM) … Excerpt from

So who ordered the Code Red? Source: The Pensblog
Here's what we know. According to Dejan , three sources informed him that some players held a meeting to discuss a temporary captaincy of the team in Crosby's absence … See the article here

Six-game losing streak raises pressure on Penguins’ Fleury Source: Post Gazette
Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 20 of 21 shots Wednesday night in Washington. His performance was good enough to earn him recognition as the No. … Excerpt from

Kovacevic: Crosby deserves better Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins captain is someone going through the toughest time of his life, and he could use an assist, a helping hand when he’s down. … View post

Maple Leafs’ Kessel is heading back to All-Star game Source: Tribune-Review
The Toronto forward was among the final 36 players added to the event by the league’s hockey operations department, joining teammates Joffrey Lupul and Dion Phaneuf. … Read more

Malkin lone representative for Pens at All-Star Game Source: Tribune-Review
Although the Penguins were disappointed James Neal didn’t get the nod centers Sidney Crosby and Jordan Staal, and defenseman Kris Letang would have been candidates had they not been currently injured. … Read this article

Penguins GM Shero: ‘We’re making the playoffs’ Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins general manager Ray Shero doesn’t know when his team’s six-game losing streak will end, but he is certain of one thing. … View post

Mr. Kovacevic’s Opus: the column everyone will be talking about Source: The Pensblog
Really, really strong column by Dejan Kovacevic at The Trib . You can read the whole thing here . … See the article here

Penguins GM Shero insists that return of Crosby, Letang worth the wait Source: Post Gazette
While the Penguins got a day off Thursday in south Florida, general manager Ray Shero, who is not on this trip, kept busy talking about his slumping team and injured star center Sidney Crosby. The message was clear — reason trumps panic. … See the article here

Penguin killer Mike Cammalleri goes to the Flames Source: The Pensblog
So long, Mike. … Visit link

Trade Deadline Buzz: All signs point to Pens GM Ray Shero waiting for the market to develop next month Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Source: Pens intend to stay the course, expected to be in market for rental players next month Indications are nothing is cooking for the Penguins on the trade front. Despite the Penguins struggles, that should not come as a surprise. GM Ray Shero is a general manager who waits for the market to develop before … Continue reading here

What To Watch For: Pens vs. Panthers Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (21-17-4) vs. PANTHERS (21-13-8) WHEN: Jan … Read this article

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Canucks’ Sedin twins, Edler, Hodgson going to ‘always fun’ NHL All-Star Weekend (The Vancouver Sun) Source: Yahoo Sports
ST. LOUIS The Sedins twins will be returning to the National Hockey League All-Star Game, but Henrik will have a 3-2 lead over Daniel in appearances in the mid-season marketing tool when they report to Ottawa for the Jan. 29 showcase. … Excerpt from

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PensHead Daily Links 01-12-2012

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

A Great Article on Concussions Source: The Pensblog
Yes, we've all heard too much about concussions. Yes, we're all sick of Sidney Crosby updates or non-updates or not enough updates or whatever … See more here

Shane Doan, Monty Python & the Phoenix Coyotes (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Coyotes’ quest for the Holy Grail an owner who will keep them in Phoenix is far from funny, but sometimes it helps to laugh. … See the article here

Leafs’ Kessel is heading back to All-Star game (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Phil Kessel is heading back to the NHL All-Star game, and this time it’s hard to imagine him left standing until the end of the draft. … See the article here

Ray Shero Says the Pens Will Make The Playoffs Source: The Pensblog
From the Trib : “We're making the playoffs, put it that way,” Shero told the Tribune-Review on Thursday afternoon. “Anything less is unacceptable.” The Penguins, losers of six straight games, have fallen to ninth in the Eastern Conference playoff field with 40 games remaining. Only the top eight teams qualify for the postseason. … Visit link

ALL-STAR GAME: James Neal gets to stay at home Source: The Pensblog
James Neal's 21 goals weren't enough to get him into the All-Star Game. NHL was probably mad that the Penguins were getting people to vote for Sidney Crosby for some reason. Final Vote Totals Complete All-Star Game Roster The weirdest part is that only five goalies are listed on the Roster page, including only two Eastern Conference goalies. … See more here

Puck Headlines: Mike Cammalleri hearts Montreal; Teemu Selanne explains All-Star ‘snub’ (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. … Read this article

Pens Tidbits: Malkin named to All-Star game; Shero talks Crosby; McDonald, MacIntyre to WBS Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Afternoon Pens Tidbits Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will be the Penguins lone representative in the 2012 NHL All-Star game. Malkin who has re-emerged himself as one of the premier players, is 8th in the league with 45 points. He is averaging 1.29 points per game, the second best mark in the league behind Claude Giroux … Visit link

Malkin selected to All-Star Game; McDonald, MacIntyre demoted – 01-12-11 Source: Empty Netters
Allow the pre-arranged outrage over all-star snubs commence. Center Evgeni Malkin was selected as the the Penguins lone represntative to the NHL’s All-Star Lame Game . The additional players as selected by NHL: Forwards Corey Perry, Anaheim Ducks Tyler Seguin, Boston Bruins Jason Pominville, Buffalo Sabres Jarom … … Read this article

Video: Scouting Report: Florida (1/12/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins will head to the Sunshine state to take on the Florida Panthers. … To see video click here

Shero: Answers to End Losing Streak are in Locker Room Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins are in the midst of a six-game losing streak after falling to Washington 1-0 Wednesday night that has dropped the team to ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings. General manager Ray Shero knows that the answer to turning … … See the article here

Dejan Kovacevic chat transcript Source: Tribune-Review
View a transcript of Tribune-Review columnist Dejan Kovacevic’s weekly chat about Pittsburgh sports. … See more here

Penguins Forward Evgeni Malkin Selected to Play in the 2012 NHL All-Star Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
Forward Evgeni Malkin will be Pittsburgh’s representative at the 2012 NHL All-Star Game, which will be played on Sunday, Jan. 29 at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa. … The rest is here

Penguins’ Neal snubbed from All-Star Game; Malkin selected Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins right wing James Neal is sixth in the NHL in goals with 21, but that wasn’t enough for him to make the NHL All-Star Game. … Read this article

Who should captain the 2012 NHL All-Star teams, with roster now set (please say Kessel)? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The 2012 NHL All-Star Game rosters have been finalized for the Jan. … Visit link

Shero: Penguins will make the playoffs Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins, losers of six straight games, have fallen to ninth in the Eastern Conference playoff field with 40 games remaining. … Excerpt from

Malkin only Penguin selected for NHL All-Star Game Source: Post Gazette
Center Evgeni Malkin is the only Penguin chosen to participate in the NHL All-Star Game. … Continue reading here

Penguins Forward Steve MacIntyre Clears Waivers Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Steve MacIntyre has cleared waivers and will report to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League on Monday, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. MacIntyre, 31, has pla… … Read the rest here

Shero: Crosby is not cleared Source: The Pensblog
Via pens.com : “I’m happy he’s joining the team on the trip,” Shero said. “Sid is a hockey player and he wants to play hockey. … Visit link

Shero Talks About Crosby Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby joined the team on its current road trip and is expected to begin light skating Friday. … See the rest here

Victim of alleged Consol Energy attack speaks Source: The Pensblog
So here is what has been going on. The victims have reached out to us through @christmascrosby … Go here to read the rest

Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-Game Losing Streak by the Numbers Source: Bleacher Report
The Penguins have lost six straight. They can’t score. Players are dropping left and right. … Excerpt from

NHL: Ruutu, Whitney at top of Pens wishlist for Feb targets? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PENS RUMOR MILL Some buzz among scouts around the league: The Pittsburgh Penguins have strong interest in Carolina Hurricanes forward Tuomo Ruutu and Phoenix Coyotes winger Ray Whitney, sources say. … View post

Penguins Re-Assign Forward Colin McDonald to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
Colin McDonald Stats/Bio The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Colin McDonald to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced … … The rest is here

Five Ways to fix ROOT Sports and a Poll Source: The Pensblog
Think about it. Is there another fanbase in the NHL that complains about its flagship TV station more than Penguins fans do? The problems have festered for so long and ROOT Sports is so bad that it is actually affecting our ability to watch a game. And guess what? … Read this article

Why is fighting on the decline in the NHL during the 2011-12 season? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The last week has been a useful snapshot of the muddled fighting debate in the National Hockey League. Progressive hockey veteran Jimmy Devellano of the Detroit Red Wings wants to abolish it; fellow progressive hockey veteran Brian Bruke of the Continue reading … Excerpt from

Sens earn ‘A’ in chemistry (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
By the time this long month of road games ends on Jan. 31 in Boston, the Ottawa Senators will have a pretty good idea if they’re going to be in the playoffs. … Continued here

Empty Netter Assists – 01-12-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “I don’t think he’s anywhere close to coming back … Visit link

MacLean downplays Karlsson’s injury (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
Erik Karlsson was one of the two Ottawa Senators who didn’t practise on Wednesday, which should keep the conspiracy theorists busy. … Read the rest here

Video: Penguins Insider: Kennedy and Park Drop-in Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Kennedy and Richard Park drop-in on local youth hockey practices at Ice Castle in Castle Shannon. … See this video

RECAP: Calm as a bomb. PENS LOSE. Source: The Pensblog
more pics here. How the mighty have fallen. Over the past five years or so, Pens-Caps games always had that “big game” feel to them usually because both teams were vying for Eastern Conference supremacy in the standings and the respective fan bases wanted bragging rights. … Visit link

Crosby will practice with Penguins this weekend (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Crosby will practice with Penguins this weekend Crosby will be back at practice this weekend The Pittsburgh Penguins received some good news Wednesday even though they lost their sixth straight game, 1-0 to the Washington Capitals. … See the rest here

Out with concussion, Wild’s Bouchard practices patience Source: Tribune-Review
Minnesota Wild right wing Pierre-Marc Bouchard’s best asset has again been relegated to patience, instead of skating, passing or other on-ice skills. … See the article here

Future of NHL realignment shaky after players balk Source: Tribune-Review
So much is at stake in the next contract, from a revamped salary cap to salary minimums, that a new schedule is hardly a top priority in the long run. … Excerpt from

Penguins put enforcer MacIntyre on waivers Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins signed Steve MacIntyre to provide protection for Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin this season, but he never really made his presence felt. … Excerpt from

Penguins captain Crosby will skate this weekend Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Sidney Crosby has joined the team on its three-game road trip and is expected to skate this weekend in Florida. … Follow this link

Capitals send rival Penguins to sixth consecutive loss Source: Tribune-Review
Their six-game skid has the Penguins trapped in ninth place in the East, only a point ahead of 10th-place Winnipeg. … Continue reading here

Morning Pens Buzz: Offensively challenged Pens have game to build on; X’s & O’s; On Crosby Situation Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Pens Buzz The Pittsburgh Penguins dropped their sixth straight game, losing to the Washington Capitals 1-0 on Wednesday night at the Verizon Center. … Read more here

Losing skid reaches six Source: Post Gazette
There are no points awarded for moral victories in this league. … Link

Wednesday’s Three Stars: Vokoun blanks Pens; Parise OT hero (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. … Read this article

Rutgers 62 – Pittsburgh 39: Panthers hit new low, dropping 5th straight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Rutgers 62 – Pittsburgh 39 The Pittsburgh Panthers (11-6, 0-4) put on an embarrassing display of offensive basketball, suffering a 62-39 defeat to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (10-7, 2-2 Big East) on Wednesday night at . … Read more here

Crosby to rejoin team on trip Source: Post Gazette
Penguins center Sidney Crosby is about to get back on the ice. Coach Dan Bylsma said Crosby, who has not played since Dec. 5 because of what the team calls “concussion-like” symptoms, will accompany the Penguins on their current road trip, which includes weekend stops in Florida and Tampa, and will skate before they return home. … Excerpt from

Bouchard waits out another concussion Source: Post Gazette
Pierre-Marc Bouchard’s best asset again is patience, not skating, passing or other on-ice skills. The Minnesota Wild right winger is out of action indefinitely again after suffering another concussion, raising the question about whether his career is in jeopardy. “I’m not really thinking about this right now. … See the article here

Minus Crosby, Pens lose 6th in row, 1-0 to Caps (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
WASHINGTON – Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was in the building for his team’s latest loss, wearing a jacket and tie and far from the ice. His team sure could use him in the lineup. … Continue reading here

Endgame: Capitals 1, Penguins 0 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Capitals defeat Penguins, 1-0 Source: Post Gazette
WASHINGTON. D.C. — Washington defeated the Penguins, 1-0, at the Verizon Center tonight. … See more here

SECOND PERIOD: Caps lead 1-0, whatev Source: The Pensblog
Tons of gel in Crosby's hair. Pens made one mistake and they paid dearly for it … Read this article

Exclusive: Univ. of Michigan, NHL in advanced discussions for 2013 Winter Classic (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Michigan Stadium is known for being the biggest college football venue in the land, playing to crowds of more than 110,000 every fall. But the 84-year-old stadium, affectionately referred to as The Big House, is also no stranger to outdoor Continue reading … Visit link

Sidney Crosby to Begin Skating; Will Address Media in the Coming Days Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby came back earlier this season from a concussion only to have another setback which had sidelined him indefinitely. However, the Pittsburgh Penguins recently released a statement on Crosby’s status. Pens coach Dan Bylsma announced that center Sidney Crosby will join the team in Washington Wednesday night and will skate during a two-game road trip in Florida . “Tonight, Sidney Crosby will be joining us on the road trip,” Bylsma said. … The rest is here

FIRST PERIOD: Pens vs Caps, Live stream here Source: The Pensblog
Seems like one of the bigger games of the season. Even if it isn't a must-win … More

Puck Previews: Pens/Caps; Burke on ‘overrated’ Phaneuf (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins at Continue reading … Read more here

Video: Radio Rewind (01/12/2012) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik interview on the number of shots and opportunities the Penguins are getting this season. … View video here

Video: Post Game: James Neal (1/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal talks to the media after tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals. … View video here

Video: Post Game: Brooks Orpik (1/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media after tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Pascal Dupuis (1/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to the media after tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals. … View video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (1/11/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after tonight’s game against the Washington Capitals. … Watch video here

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PensHead Daily Links 01-10-2012

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

FIRST PERIOD: All aboard the depression train Source: The Pensblog
Ottawa isn't that even great. Maybe the Pens can get two points. Whatev … Follow this link

Pens-Sens In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
6:15 PM: Here is a quick scouting report on the Senators, who is 8-1-2 on their last 11 games. 6:00 PM: Wow, I don’t even know where to begin with a recap of this morning’s events (full recap can be found in the Pens Repor… … Read the rest here

Oilers must overcome injuries to make playoffs (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
EDMONTON – If the Oilers are going to climb back into playoff contention Edmonton will have to overcome a host of injuries as well as their opponents. … Read this article

Gameday 41 – Senators Source: The Pensblog
Ottawa Senators (22-15-6) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (21-15-4) 7:00 pm/et TV: ROOT, SNET-E , TVA Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA Game 41. … Link

Senators at Penguins – 01-10-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from another “winter” day in Pittsburgh. It’s in the high 40s and marvelous. It’s like a pleasant April day. … View post

Jaroslav Halak returns to Montreal for Price showdown, hero’s welcome (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Montreal Canadiens’ surprising run to the Eastern Conference Final in 2010 can be attributed to one man and one man only. (OK, Mike Cammalleri did help a bit.) The pair of 7-game series wins over the top-seeded Washington Capitals Continue reading … More

Penguins Recall Defenseman Simon Despres from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defenseman Simon Despres from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Despres, 20, played 13 games with Pittsburgh du… … Read the rest here

Penguins recall Despres – 01-10-12 Source: Empty Netters
With Paul Martin a game-time decision due to an illness, the Penguins recalled defenseman Simon Despres from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. Despres (6-foot-4, 205-pound) has appeared in 13 NHL games this season and has four points (one assists, three assists). In 25 AHL games, he has seven points (three goals, four assists) … See more here

Game Day Buzz: Despres recalled; On Neal’s Bone Bruise; Accountability; Surging Sens; Johnson on decline? Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
GAME DAY BUZZ DESPRES RECALLED Updated: 4:45 p.m. … View post

Twenty Years Later – Flames 7, Penguins 5 – 01-10-12 Source: Empty Netters
“Twenty Years Later” is a segment with a highly unimaginative name which will appear on Empty Netters throughout the 2011-12 season. We will examine the Penguins’ 1991-92 season which led to the second … … Follow this link

Pittsburgh Penguins: Jordan Staal Injured; What’s Next for Pens? Source: Bleacher Report
Jordan Staal is the latest member of the Pittsburgh Penguins to succumb to an injury, as he was diagnosed with a knee injury that will keep him out for four to six weeks. … See more here

Video: Nemacolin Big 5 (1/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This Nemacolin Big 5 features five questions with Joe Vitale. … Click here to view video

Video: Shearer’s Perfection Plays (1/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This collection of Shearer’s Perfection Plays is from 1/10/12. … Click here to view video

“Penguins Charity Auction on ROOT SPORTS” To Be Held Friday, Jan. 20 vs. Montreal Source: penguins.nhl.com
A chance to skate with Mario Lemieux, to be an NHL “Photographer for A Game” or to make your own Penguins commercial for ROOT SPORTS are among the silent auction items up for bid in the “Penguins Charity Auction on ROOT SPO… … Read more

Penguins Injuries: James Neal Sells Soul, Unbreaks Foot; Craig Adams Also a Go Source: Bleacher Report
The title would be misleading if black magic and bad X-rays weren’t the last phenomena on Earth capable of reversing Pittsburgh’s injury trend. As it is, James Neal ‘s initial diagnosis of recovering from a broken foot for “weeks, not days” turned out to be incorrect. A more conclusive MRI scan of the forward’s foot revealed a bone bruise or “pre-existing condition,” and Neal will be able to play as pain permits. … Read this article

Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Rumors: Three Safe Bets If Shero Wants to Make a Move Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins are banged up beyond belief. The good news is that even though in pain, James Neal and Craig Adams hope to return tonight against the Sens while Kris Letang continues to skate. This does not mean that the Pens are out of the woods, though. … Read more

About the Senators – 01-10-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Senators. … See the rest here

James Neal Could Play Tonight for Pittsburgh Penguins Source: Bleacher Report
James Neal participated in the morning practice with the rest of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, according the the Penguins website . It was initially believe that Neal suffered a fractured foot and would be out “weeks, not days,” as coach Dan Bylsma put it . As it turns out, the injury was nowhere near as serious as they believed, and now Neal expects to be ready for tonight’s tilt with the Ottawa Senators . … View post

Neal, Adams to play – 01-10-12 Source: Empty Netters
Another day, another… well… unique… … Continued here

Neal Gets Positive News on Injury Front Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins dodged a bullet on the injury front with forward James Neal. … Continue reading here

Video: Game Day: Craig Adams (01/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams speaks to the media before tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … Watch video here

Video: Game Day: James Neal (01/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
James Neal speaks to the media before tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (01/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … Watch here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (1/10/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … Click here to view video

James Neal will play for Penguins vs. Ottawa, has foot made of magic (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The combination of Jordan Staal’s knee injury and James Neal’s broken foot, along with the continued absence of Sidney Crosby, had people tossing around the word “devastating” for the Pittsburgh Penguins over the next few weeks. Even The Pensblog was Continue reading … See the rest here

Rehab process still in light exercise mode for Crosby Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Penguins remain pretty mum on Sidney Crosby and word at least coming from the organization today is that Crosby remains in a light exercise rehab stage. Head coach Dan Bylsma when asked about Crosby today, said Crosby is still doing light exercise. … See more here

James Neal to play tonight for Penguins Source: Tribune-Review
Right wing James Neal, the team’s leading goal scorer, does not have a broken foot and will play tonight against Ottawa. Two days earlier, coach Dan Bylsma said Neal was out “weeks, not days.” … See the article here

Rumors of James Neal’s demise have been greatly exaggerated Source: The Pensblog
So apparently James Neal is okay and will play tonight: Neal said he is playing through the pain. Apparently the X-ray was misleading … Read more

Pens’ Neal, Adams say they’re ready to play tonight Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins got some welcome and unexpected medical news today, as forwards James Neal (foot) and Craig Adams pronounced themselves ready to return to the lineup for tonight’s game against Ottawa at Consol Energy Center. … Follow this link

Updated: Morning Skate Buzz; Neal skating on top line, will play; Adams Back; Johnson in goal; Letang on upswing Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Skate Report Penguins forward James Neal is a surprise participant in today’s morning skate. Head coach Dan Bylsma announced on Sunday that Neal has a broken foot from a blocked shot and he would be out for weeks, not days. It has been revealed that Neal was misdiagnosed and after more tests, all he … Excerpt from

Evgeni Malkin: Penguins’ Russian Star Facing Biggest Challenge of His Career Source: Bleacher Report
The Penguins ‘ uphill road to the postseason is paved with broken mirrors and broken bones. Two straight seasons of serious injuries to cornerstone players can be attributed to hideously bad luck, and the Penguins will likely have to weather the next month or more with four of their seven “core” players on injured reserve. To borrow a phrase, Evgeni Malkin must feel like an armless, legless man with a hockey stick in his mouth … Read more

Puck Daddy’s 2011-12 NHL midway point awards and superlatives (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Monday night’s Washington Capitals’ loss to the Los Angeles Kings was the midpoint in the 2011-12 season for the NHL. Although not every team has played 41 games, there’s enough of a sample size to pass out some awards and Continue reading … See the rest here

Happy Michel Therrien flip out day Source: The Pensblog
The breakdown that still lives on and on everyday. January 10, 2006. … See more here

Coyotes captain Doan gets hat trick — finally Source: Tribune-Review
After years of ribbing from teammates, questions from reporters, so many near-misses, Shane Doan finally had his first NHL hat trick in his 1,161st game. … Follow this link

Last-place Blue Jackets part ways with Arniel Source: Tribune-Review
In announcing Scott 0Arniel’s dismissal and the elevation of assistant Todd Richards to interim head coach, general manager Scott Howson said the season had “gone off the rails.” … The rest is here

Injuries could open opportunity for Pens’ Tangradi Source: Tribune-Review
With Penguins’ forwards sustaining injuries in bunches, Eric Tangradi has been recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and could receive more responsibility. … More here

Penguins’ Kennedy hopes to rediscover scoring touch Source: Tribune-Review
With top scorers Jordan Staal and James Neal added to the injured list, more will be asked of Tyler Kennedy by the Penguins. … Excerpt from

Empty Netter Assists – 01-10-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -In case you haven’t heard, the Penguins are dealing with a few injuries . -Welcome back Arron Asham… and Dustin Jeffrey (above)? … Go here to read the rest

Injuries having a major impact on Penguins Source: Post Gazette
There are some impressive stats associated with the first half of the Penguins’ season. James Neal’s goal total. Evgeni Malkin’s point total … Continue reading here

Asham’s path to Penguins lineup no longer blocked Source: Post Gazette
Arron Asham of the Penguins has blocked five shots in 37 games this season. It might be a while before he chalks up No. … The rest is here

Panthers grind out victory vs. Canucks Source: Post Gazette
Marcel Goc scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the second period and the Florida Panthers beat the visiting Vancouver Canucks, 2-1. Goc also had an assist as the Panthers won for just the third time in nine games … More

Blue Jackets fire head coach Source: Post Gazette
After weeks of lopsided losses and blown leads, the Columbus Blue Jackets fired second-year coach Scott Arniel. In announcing Arniel’s dismissal and the elevation of assistant Todd Richards to interim head coach, general manager Scott Howson said the season had “gone off the rails.” Under Arniel, the Blue Jackets were just 11-25-5 this season — the worst record in the NHL. … The rest is here

PODCAST: 01.09 Source: The Pensblog
51:25 Your browser does not support the audio element. … Continued here

Fan Guide vs. Ottawa Senators Source: penguins.nhl.com
7:00 PM Ticketmaster | Ticket Exchange | Student Rush Don’t have a ticket yet? … More here

Tuesdays With Stoosh 01.10.2012 Source: The Pensblog
In which the people throwing themselves from the Penguins bandwagon are probably out 8 weeks with lower body injuries… By now you all know the deal. … More

Ex-Hab Halak in showdown with Price (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
MONTREAL – You can still find people in Montreal wearing T-shirts with Halak written on a stop sign that were the hottest item in town when the Canadiens went on a playoff roll two seasons ago. … Excerpt from

Pens Look to Snap Streak Source: penguins.nhl.com
The NHL season is a roller coaster ride. Teams experience the emotional highs of success and lows of failures. And sometimes those ebbs and flows come in bunches … More

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