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PensHead Daily Links 03-30-2012

Friday, March 30th, 2012

Pens-Sabres In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
6:06 PM: Coachspeak with Dan Bylsma… On when he realized Niskanen would be able to go: His practice the day we left Pittsburgh was significantly better and pain-free in a lot of areas. That’s why he came on the trip … Visit link

Pens – Sabres Pre Game Buzz: Johnson to start, Niskanen returning to lineup tonight vs Sabres Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PENGUINS (47-24-6, 100 PTS) @ SABRES (38-29-10, 86 PTS) – Defenseman Matt Niskanen will return to the lineup tonight vs Buffalo Sabres, head coach Dan Bylsma told reporters during today’s Pre game media session. Niskanen likely to replace Simon Despres in the lineup, was suppose to be held out of the lineup until the weekend … Follow this link

Penguins at Sabres – 03-30-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from the Nickel City: -They call Buffalo “The Nickel City” because nickels used to have buffalo’s on them: -Now that we’ve got the history lesson out of the way, greetings from a cold, chilly, cloudy day in Buffalo. It’s in teh 40s and has kind of a raw cold feel to it. … Read more here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (3/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (3/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. … To see video click here

Video: EJ5: Mario Lemieux Source: penguins.nhl.com
EJ Hradek looks at five topics in five minutes on NHL Live. … See this video

About the Sabres – 03-31-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Sabres. When and where: 7:30 p.m., EST. First Niagara Center … Read this article

Penguins Salute Fans For Six Days During Fan Appreciation Week April 2-7 Source: penguins.nhl.com
For many years, the Pittsburgh Penguins saluted their fans with Fan Appreciation Night. … View post

Fan Guide vs. Philadelphia Flyers Source: penguins.nhl.com
12:30 PM Ticketmaster | Ticket Exchange | Student Rush The Pittsburgh Penguins will host the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, April 1 at CONSOL Energy Center. Here are some tips for fans who plan to attend the game: Doors will open… … See the article here

Penguins Fans Invited to “Grow One for the Team” Source: penguins.nhl.com
Click here to get involved! This playoff season, the Pittsburgh Penguins are asking fans to “put down the razor” and “grow one for t… … See more here

NHL Death Watch: Predators clinch playoff berth; Sharks in trouble with loss to Coyotes (Puck Daddy) Source: Yahoo Sports
Since we’re down to the final moments of postseason life for teams in contention, Puck Daddy solemnly begins a daily countdown to annihilation. Congratulations are in order for the Nashville Predators, who weren’t in action Thursday, but still managed to clinch a playoff berth. From the Tennesseean : The Nashville Predators reached the Western Conference playoffs on Wednesday without touching the ice … Continue reading here

Video: Malkin Hits 100 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin scores his 100th point of the season off a feed from Tyler Kennedy. … View video here


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Morning Pens Buzz: Blueprint on attacking Pens offensively has emerged; Likely Playoff lines established; Post-Game Chatter Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
MORNING PENS BUZZ The Penguins dropping three of their last four games, continue to express frustrations over their struggles defensively. With the goaltending starting to take a step back in the past few games, issues defensively that have been there for the past six to seven games are starting to catch up. … Read the rest here

Flyers hope Bryzgalov will be back this weekend (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Now there are only five games left before the playoffs. The Philadelphia Flyers would love to get some of their minute-eating players a rest, but not at the expense of injury. However, both Ilya Bryzgalov and Kimmo Timonen sat at home and watched as the Flyers punished the Toronto… … See the article here

Canadiens let general manager Gauthier go Source: Tribune-Review
A string of moves by Pierre Gauthier failed to revive Montreal, which has been hit by injuries and is 29-34-14, last in the Eastern Conference. … Read the rest here

Pens’ goaltending rotation is taking shape Source: Tribune-Review
Brent Johnson, following a monthlong knee problem, has returned as Marc-Andre Fleury’s backup, and Brad Thiessen was sent back to the minors. … Read this article

Penguins stumble against Islanders again Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins have lost consecutive games to the Islanders and trail the Rangers by five points for the top spot in the East. … Link

NHL Capsules: Isles beat Pens again (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
UNIONDALE, N.Y. – Sidney Crosby left briefly in the second period after being bloodied when he was struck in the face with the puck, and the suddenly slumping Pittsburgh Penguins fell again to the New York Islanders, 5-3 on Thursday night. … See the article here

Thursday’s Three Stars: Bailey shines vs. Pens; Smith blanks Sharks for third time (Puck Daddy) Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 1 Star: Josh Bailey, New York Islanders Bailey continued his red-hot production of late with a 2-goal, 5-point night as the Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins for the second time this week 5-3. Kyle Okposo scored a pair of goals to set a career high with 20 and Al Montoya stopped 26 shots … Read more here

Islanders beat Penguins again, sweep home and home (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
UNIONDALE, N.Y. – While the Pittsburgh Penguins were trying to chase down the New York Rangers, they seem to have overlooked the New York Islanders. … View post

Rookies lead Flyers past Leafs (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Philadelphia Flyers already lead the NHL in goals by rookies, so they didn’t need the deck stacked any more in their favor. But with the disheartened Maple Leafs ripe for the picking, out of the playoffs, stuck in a long home losing streak and starting a rookie in net with… … View post

Empty Netter Assists – 03-30-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . “We didn’t do a lot of good things and paid for it again. We made some mistakes and they capitalized.” – Sidney Crosby. … See the rest here

New York 5 – Pittsburgh 3: Pens defensive woes continue, drop second straight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Islanders 5 – Pittsburgh 3 Photo – Getty Images The Pittsburgh Penguins (47-24-6, 100 pts) unable to fix their defensive woes, dropped their second straight game, losing to the New York Islanders 5-3 on Thursday night at the Nassau Coliseum. Pittsburgh which has lost three of four games, have given up 20 goals in their … More

Flyers 7. Maple Leafs 1 (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Philadelphia Flyers already lead the NHL in goals by rookies, so they didn’t need the deck stacked in their favor. But with the disheartened Maple Leafs ripe for the picking, out of the playoffs, on a long home losing streak and starting a rookie in net with just 40 minutes… … Read the rest here

Pittsburgh Penguins Power Play Is Slumping: What’s Going Wrong? Source: Bleacher Report
A power play is one of the best gifts a team can receive in the NHL —two minutes with a distinct advantage over the opponent. Two weeks before the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin, the Pittsburgh Penguins are struggling on the power play. … Read this article

Sidney Crosby Injury: Video History of Pittsburgh Penguins Star’s Bad Luck Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby can’t seem to catch a break these days. The Pittsburgh Penguins ‘ star was struck in the face by an errant puck during the second period of Thursday’s game against the New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum. … Continue reading here

Crosby hit in face with puck (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was hit in the face by a puck in the second period of Thursday’s game against the Islanders, causing a significant cut and forcing Crosby to go to the locker room. However, Crosby returned to the game soon thereafter. … Go here to read the rest

Pens’ Crosby struck by puck in face, leaves game (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby was bloodied after being struck in the face by a puck shot by New York Islanders defenseman Dylan Reese. The Pittsburgh captain, playing in the ninth game of his second comeback of the season after recovering from concussion symptoms, was hit 1:43 into the second period. Reese was trying to clear the puck out of the lower left corner in the New York end when he hit Crosby, who was… … Excerpt from

Islanders add veteran G Grahame for rest of season (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
UNIONDALE, N.Y. – The New York Islanders have agreed to terms with veteran goalie John Grahame for the rest of this season. … Read this article

Video: Marc-Andre Fleury Post Game 3/29/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury comments on the Penguins 5-3 loss to the Islanders … Click here to view video

Video: Dan Bylsma Post Game 3/29/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Dan Bylsma comments on the Penguins 5-3 loss to the Islanders … View video here

Video: Sidney Crosby Post Game 3/29/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby comments on the Penguins 5-3 loss to the Islanders … View video

Video: Jordan Staal Post Game 3/29/12 Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal comments on the Penguins 5-3 loss to the Islanders … Watch here

Video: Pens Vault: Kevin Stevens (3/30/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Vault uncovers a 2002 interview with former Penguin Kevin Stevens. … To see video click here

Video: Short Stuff Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis quickly fires a wrister past Al Montoya for a shorthanded goal to tie the game 1-1. … Click here to view video

Video: Post Game: Sidney Crosby (3/29/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to reporters following Thursday night’s loss to the NY Islanders. … See this video

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (3/29/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to reporters following Thursday night’s loss to the NY Islanders. … Watch video here

Video: Post Game: Jordan Staal (3/29/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Jordan Staal talks to reporters following Thursday night’s loss to the NY Islanders. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (3/29/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters following Thursday night’s loss to the NY Islanders. … Watch video here

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PensHead Daily Links 03-29-2012

Thursday, March 29th, 2012

Penguins at Islanders – 03-29-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Is this do or die for the Penguins tonight? At least in terms of catching the Rangers in the race for the Eastern Conference and Atlantic Division? … Go here to read the rest

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Sabres Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (47-23-6) vs. SABRES (38-29-10) WHEN: March 30, 2012 – 7:30 pm | WHERE: First Niagara Center WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins Radio 24/7, 105.9 FM When the Penguins last played th… … Excerpt from

Montreal Canadiens & Toronto Maple Leafs: NHL’s flagship franchises must return to relevance (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
For Original Six clubs, the present does not live up to the past and the best way to recapture old glory is to build like a modern NHL team. … Read more

Brad Thiessen sent back to the minors as Johnson resumes No. 2 role Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Goaltender Brad Thiessen has been re-assigned to Wilkes Barre/Scranton this afternoon, the team announced. Brent Johnson is back healthy and will resume the No … Follow this link

Penguins Re-Assign Goaltender Brad Thiessen to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned goaltender Brad Thiessen to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Thiessen, 26, has appeared in five games… … Link

About the Islanders – 03-29-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Islanders. … Read more here

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

Malkin, Fleury Finalists to Appear on Cover of EA SPORTS NHL 13 Source: penguins.nhl.com
It’s campaign season and the Penguins are trying to get out the vote. Appearing on this year’s ticket for EA SPORTS NHL 13 cover player are Penguins center Evgeni Malkin and goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury … Read more here

Charlie Morton to begin season on DL Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Starting pitcher Charlie Morton will begin the 2012 season on the 15 day DL, GM Neal Huntington said today. Morton who was roughed up last night against Tampa Bay, needs more to get ready for the season, coming off hip surgery. Morton gave up 8 hits and 6 earned runs in 5 innings pitched against … See the article here

Pens – Isles Morning Skate Buzz: Fleury to start in goal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Penguins (47-23-6, 100 pts) @Islanders (32-33-11, 75 pts) MORNING SKATE BUZZ – Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma will go back to Marc Andre Fleury in goal tonight vs the New York Islanders. Fleury was pulled out of Tuesday night’s game, giving up 5 goals on 18 shots. The Penguins are carrying three goaltenders on the … Follow this link

Video: Scouting Report: Buffalo (3/29/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pens will take on the Buffalo Sabres tomorrow night. Michelle Crechiolo gives us the latest Scouting Report. … Video here

Video: Game Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (3/29/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury speaks with the media before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … View video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (3/29/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma speaks with the media before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … Watch here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (3/29/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the NY Islanders. … To see video click here

Penguins Report: Game Day at NY Islanders Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:35 AM: Light turnout for the Islanders morning skate. They had six skaters and two goalies participate in the practice. –Michelle Crechiolo 10:10 AM: Are you ready for a rematch? … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 03-29-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Kris Letang (above) and Matt Niskanen won’t be tagging along to Long Island or Buffalo . -The Penguins haven’t been all that sharp defensively … Link

NHL Death Watch: Flames, Avalanche see playoff hopes crumble in shutout losses (Puck Daddy) Source: Yahoo Sports
Since we’re down to the final moments of postseason life for teams in contention, Puck Daddy solemnly begins a daily countdown to annihilation. It was a quiet day in the Eastern Conference, with only one game on the schedule and very little in the way of implications for teams on the playoff bubble. The West, however, saw changes aplenty as the Dallas Stars took over top spot in the Pacific for the night with a win, the Sharks tumbled to 8th with a loss, and both the Colorado Avalanche and Calgary Flames saw their slim hopes grow ever slimmer after being shut out versus Vancouver and Los Angeles, respectively. … Continue reading here

Rangers survive trap game, move to top of NHL standings (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
It looked as if it would be a classic letdown game for the New York Rangers, after they’d posted a late victory the previous night in Minnesota to put some distance between themselves and their closest pursuers in the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division. … More here

Sabres lose defenseman Ehrhoff indefinitely to knee injury Source: Tribune-Review
Coach Lindy Ruff wouldn’t put a timetable on his defenseman’s recovery, except to say Christian Ehrhoff will ‘miss some time.’ … Continued here

Wild eager to give prospect Zucker head start on NHL career Source: Tribune-Review
The bright spot at the end of this three-month nosedive for the Minnesota Wild is a strong, deep group of prospects set to turn pro next season. … View post

Seed system rewards division champs over top teams in NHL Source: Tribune-Review
Division winners are seeded in the top three spots for the NHL’s postseason ahead of hockey teams with the whopping point totals. … View post

Penguins goalie Fleury fine after tough loss Source: Tribune-Review
Despite taking quite a beating against the Islanders, goalie Marc-Andre Fleury will be available for the rematch in Long Island … Read more here

Starkey: Pens’ seeding doesn’t matter Source: Tribune-Review
Healthy, the Penguins can win anywhere, any time but they must guard against this habit of falling in love with themselves. … Visit link

Penguins turning their attention toward defensive play Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins held a meeting before practice at Consol Energy Center, and the topic was predictable: Defense is important, too. … More here

Sidney Crosby vs. Steven Stamkos: Who Is More Valuable to Their Team? Source: Bleacher Report
As sports fans we love to debate. We can sit and spend endless hours talking who is the best at this, which team from which era could dominate today, who is the best of all time? The funny thing about these debates is that the two sides never really come to a resolution, often leaving things where they started, with some extra hurt feelings or bruised egos thrown in for good measure. In the interest of keeping the long-standing tradition of sports debates running, it’s time to explore who the most valuable player is to their team: Sidney Crosby or Steven Stamkos … More here

Race for Top Spot: Rangers move 5 points ahead of Pens Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
RANGERS MOVE 5 POINTS AHEAD OF PENS Ryan Callahan and Michael Del Zotto each had a goal and assist, and the New York Rangers rallied from two-goal deficit, defeating the Winnipeg Jets, 4-2 on Wednesday night. What the Rangers are doing this week is beating teams they should and New York got some more breathing … Link

Rangers beat Jets, 4-2, lead Penguins by five points – 03-28-12 Source: Empty Netters
Captain Ryan Callahan and Michael Del Zotto each collected a goal and an assist for the Rangers who defeated the Jets, 4-2, at the MTS Center in Winnipeg tonight. The win gives the Rangers 105 points, five more than the Penguins in the races for the Eastern Conference and Atlantic Division The Penguins still have a game in hand on the Rangers … View post

Ferris State headed to first Frozen Four (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
When it was finally over and Ferris State had held on to beat Cornell and earn a spot in the Frozen Four for the first time senior Jordie Johnston barely had enough energy to celebrate. … Read this article

Video: Radio Rewind (3/29/2012) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The shuffling of lines by Dan Bylsma is discussed this week. … See video here

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PensHead Daily Links 03-27-2012

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

Pens-Islanders In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
6:30 PM: Good evening everyone! The Pens are preparing to take on the New York Islanders at CONSOL Energy Center. Pittsburgh is not a city the Islanders tend to fare well in, as the Pens have won 13 consecutive home games against their divisi… … Continue reading here

Visits with the Pens Help Spark Improvement for Wounded Soldier Source: penguins.nhl.com
When asked what jersey he wanted to wear to the Penguins morning skate on Tuesday, lifelong Penguins fan Patrick McIlvain couldn’t say it – he had to write it. … View post

Islanders at Penguins – 03-27-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings on another beautiful spring day in Pittsburgh. … Read the rest here

Puck Headlines: Ilya Bryzgalov has fracture in foot; Ovechkin’s turnaround; Kesler and witches () 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. Via Chris Turek. Well, at least the Leafs got their name on a Cup Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov has a chip fracture in his right foot. … Read the rest here

Video: "He’s Back" Source: penguins.nhl.com
“He’s Back” A goal from #87 Sidney Crosby. … Click here to view video

Video: Penguins Insider: Patrick McIlvain (3/27/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Veteran of the War in Afghanistan Patrick Mcilvain visits the Pittsburgh Penguins during their morning skate. … See video here

Letang out tonight; Lovejoy out 3-4 weeks Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang will not play tonight against the New York Islanders. … Read the rest here

Penguins D Lovejoy out 3-4 weeks with knee injury (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Ben Lovejoy will miss 3-4 weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Tuesday. Lovejoy injured the knee in the first period of a 5-2 win over New Jersey on Sunday. … Go here to read the rest

Marek Vs. Wyshynski Radio: Penguins GM Ray Shero, Sabres great Rob Ray, playoff talk () Source: Yahoo Sports
It’s a Tuesday edition of Marek vs. … Go here to read the rest

Fantasy Hockey: The James Neal show; Keith Yandle’s struggles; Gustav Nyquist conundrum () Source: Yahoo Sports
Dobber checks in every week to force-feed you the latest fantasy hockey trends. The founder of DobberHockey.com and a columnist for The Hockey News website, he long ago immersed himself into this rollercoaster world and is unable to escape. Two weeks of regular season hockey to go before we break out our draft lists and start putting together a formidable playoff team for the office pool … Continued here

About the Islanders – 03-27-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Islanders. When and where: 7 p.m., EDT; Consol Energy Center … Follow this link

Video: Game Day: Steve Sullivan (3/27/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Sullivan speaks with the media before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … View video here

Video: Game Day: Simon Despres (3/27/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Simon Despres speaks with the media before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … Click here to view video

Video: Game Day: Brian Strait (3/27/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brian Strait speaks with the media before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … Video here

Video: Game Day: Sidney Crosby (3/27/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby speaks with the media before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (3/27/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma speaks with the media before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … Click here to view video

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (3/27/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … Video here

Post-Morning Skate Report: Lovejoy out 3-4 weeks; Letang day to day, won’t play Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
POST-MORNING SKATE REPORT *Defenseman Kris Letang did not participate in the morning skate and won’t play tonight vs the New York Islanders. Letang delivered a hard hit on Danius Zubrus in Sunday’s game where Letang’s face/jaw slammed into Zubrus’ face. He was shook up on the play, but Bylsma said today that Letang is day … Read this article

Ryan Miller’s emotional rescue of the Buffalo Sabres and their playoff chances () Source: Yahoo Sports
There are hippie communes that don’t have the introspection and emotional understanding that Ryan Miller has about himself. Many athletes know their bodies; Miller is hockey’s self-diagnosing psychotherapist, dissecting and deliberating over the mental aspect of the game until the factors behind his play become apparent. … Read the rest here

Morning Skate Buzz: Crosby with Dupuis; Lovejoy out; Letang not participating in skate Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
ISLANDERS (31-33-11, 73 pts) @ PENGUINS (47-22-6, 100 pts) MORNING SKATE BUZZ PITTSBURGH — Defenseman Ben Lovejoy and Kris Letang are not participating in the morning skate. Indications are Lovejoy is definitely out of tonight’s game, while Letang’s availability is unclear. … See the article here

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. NY Islanders Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sullivan returns (11:20 AM). Pens’ lines (10:35 AM). Pens’ PP units (10:45 AM). … Read more here

NHL Death Watch: Sharks take division lead; Maple Leafs face elimination () Source: Yahoo Sports
Since we’re down to the final moments of postseason life for teams in contention, Puck Daddy solemnly begins a daily countdown to annihilation. In the topsy-turvy crazy mixed-up world known as the Pacific Division, the San Jose Sharks are now the No. … See the rest here

Dave DiCello has added a photo to the pool: Copyright Dave DiCello 2012 All Rights Reserved. “Be bold, be bold, and everywhere be bold.” ~Edmund Spenser On Google+? Make sure to check me out there as well! Back to the Civic Arena we head today for another shot of the deconstruction of the Civic Arena.

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Cloudy day over the deconstruction of the Civic Arena HDR

Canucks star winger Sedin has concussion Source: Tribune-Review
Daniel Sedin was sidelined by an elbow to the head from Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith that resulted in a five-game suspension. … See the article here

NHL stars marvel at Malkin’s uniqueness Source: Tribune-Review
Evgeni Malkin has a chokehold on the Art Ross Trophy and is an overwhelming favorite to claim his first Hart Trophy as NHL MVP. … Read the rest here

Emty Netter Assists – 03-27-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Penguins recalled Simon Despres (above) and Brian Strait from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL . … Go here to read the rest

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Islanders Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (47-22-6) vs. ISLANDERS (31-33-11) WHEN: March 27, 2012 – 7:00 pm | WHERE: CONSOL Energy Center WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins Radio 24/7, 105.9 FM The New York Islanders are on… … Excerpt from

Video: Great Moments in Penguins History (3/27/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bob Grove takes us back to 2009 when the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings to win their 3rd Stanley Cup in franchise history. … View video

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PensHead Daily Links 03-25-2012

Sunday, March 25th, 2012

Pens – Devils Pre Game Buzz: Sullivan out of lineup with what Bylsma feels is short-term injury Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
GAME DAY New Jersey (42-27-6, 90 pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (46-22-6, 98 pts) When: 7:08 p.m. | Where: Consol Energy Center PRE-GAME BUZZ The Penguins look to bounce back tonight from Saturday’s defensive debacle on home ice against the New Jersey Devils. With a game in hand on the Rangers who lead the Penguins by … Read more here

Quebec City makes arena project official (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
QUEBEC – It’s official. Quebec City says it will begin construction on a new NHL-style arena this September. … Continued here

Devils at Penguins – 03-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from an overcast but mild spring day in Pittsburgh. It’s kind of gray out, but it’s pleasants as it’s in the 60s. Stuff is blooming: -Baseball is right around the corner. … The rest is here

Construction on Quebec area set for September (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Quebec City says it will begin construction on a new NHL-style arena in September. Mayor Regis Labeaume says the $400 million arena will hold about 18,000 people, saying it would be comparable to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ new building. “Today, the dream becomes a reality,” he said at a news conference Sunday. … Visit link

About the Devils – 03-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Devils. When and where: 7 p.m., EDT. Consol Energy Center. … Follow this link

Zajac set to return for Devils (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Travis Zajac was emphasizing quality over quantity as he prepared to return for the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. Zajac had played in just eight games this season due to a left Achilles tendon injury, with seven remaining. But the center, who was expected to play Sunday night against… … More here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (3/25/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma speaks with the media before tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … Click here to view video

Pens – Senators Fallout: 5 Thoughts & Tonight’s Pre-Game Buzz Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PENS – SENATORS FALLOUT 5 THOUGHTS 1. … Visit link

Video: Game Day: Travis Zajac (3/25/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Travis Zajac of the New Jersey Devils speaks with the media before tonight’s game. … View video

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (3/25/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … Watch video here


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Street pacing Baby Pens in scoring Source: Tribune-Review
This season, center Ben Street has stepped out of the shadows. Coming into this weekend, he led the Baby Pens with 25 goals and 51 points in 61 games. … The rest is here

Rangers prevail in shootout Source: Tribune-Review
Ryan Callahan’s shootout goal gave New York a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night and lifted the Rangers into a tie atop the NHL standings. … Link

Lovejoy looking for ways to contribute Source: Tribune-Review
Defenseman Ben Lovejoy and left wing Eric Tangradi are looking to make the most of the opportunities. … Visit link

Defense falters in Pens’ loss to Ottawa Source: Tribune-Review
Matt Cooke had two goals, but the Penguins did not receive a strong performance from goaltender Brad Thiessen or its defense. … Read more here

Empty Netter Assists – 03-25-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Dave Molinari’s recap from last night’s game . … Continue reading here

Saturday’s Three Stars: Chris Higgins melts Avalanche; Alfie’s 4-pointer tops Penguins () Source: Yahoo Sports
Tim Wallace doesn’t score often. But when he does, it looks like this. No … Link

Alfredsson has 4 points in Senators’ 8-4 rout (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
OTTAWA – Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson said that his team has to approach the final seven games of the regular season as a best-of-seven playoff series. … See the rest here

Sens hand Penguins 1st regulation loss in 15 games (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins are going so well, they can even find something positive in a lopsided loss. After all, before Saturday night, they hadn’t had to deal with one in over a month. Daniel Alfredsson had two goals and two assists, and the Ottawa Senators dealt Pittsburgh its first regulation loss in 15 games, beating the Penguins 8-4. … Read more here

Bethel Park Wins Seventh Penguins Cup Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bethel Park and Peters Township had a good idea beforehand how Saturday night’s PIHL Class AAA Penguins Cup championship game would play out – there would be a ton of hard hitting, scoring chances would be at a premium, goaltending wou… … Read the rest here

Endgame: Senators 8, Penguins 4 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Penguins, Senators endure Measha Brueggergosman’s unintentionally hilarious national anthems (VIDEO) () Source: Yahoo Sports
The following video features Measha Brueggergosman , a Canadian soprano who performed the Olympic Hymn before the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games. … Follow this link

West Allegheny Clinches Class AA Penguins Cup for the First Time in School History Source: penguins.nhl.com
The legend of the red Mohawks finally lived true Saturday night at CONSOL Enerfy Center for the West Allegheny Indians, who defeated Erie Cathedral Prep in overtime, 4-3, to win their first Class AA Penguins Cup championship in school history. … … See the rest here

Pens-Senators In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
SENATORS 8, PENGUINS 4 0:00: Horn sounds. Sens take this one 8-4. … Excerpt from

Video: Scouting Report: New Jersey (3/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Michelle Crechiolo gives us the latest Scouting Report on the NJ Devils. … Watch video here

Video: Welcome Back, Sid Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby scores his first goal since returning from injury … To see video click here

Video: Spin-ney Crosby Source: penguins.nhl.com
Crosby whirls a pass around Karlsson right to Cooke’s stick. … View video here

Video: Post Game: Sidney Crosby (3/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media after falling to the Ottawa Senators. … See this video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (3/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after falling to the Ottawa Senators. … Click here to view video

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PensHead Daily Links 03-24-2012

Saturday, March 24th, 2012

Penguins at Senators – 03-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -The table is set for the Penguins. The Rangers’ loss to the Sabres last night gives them a chance to take over first place tonight … Go here to read the rest

Quaker Valley Wins Class A Penguins Cup Source: penguins.nhl.com
It’s safe to say the Mars Planets had dominated Class A the last few years. After all, they’d won their division’s Penguins Cup championship the last three years and was looking for their fourth entering Saturday’s showd… … See more here

Will Pens’ Historical Big 4 Be Greater Than Yankees’ Big 4? Source: Bleacher Report
Imagine being a New York Yankees fan and having witnessed Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle play for the Bronx Bombers. Four of the sport’s all-time greats playing for the same team in succession over a period of time, the torch of greatness being passed from one player to the next. Well that same feeling should exist now for Pittsburgh Penguin fans having watched Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, and now Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, all who at one time could lay claim to being the best hockey player in the world. Will the Penguins ’ Fab Four be as great as the Yankees Hall of Fame Quartet? Much depends on Crosby’s long term health but the potential certainly exists, and consider the comparison to date. Lemieux was one of the three greatest players to ever play his sport, with Wayne Gretzky and Bobby Orr being the other two. Sorry, Gordie. … More here

Twenty Years Later – Red Wings 4, Penguins 3 – 03-24-12 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. … Excerpt from

About the Senators – 03-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Senators. When and where: 7 p.m., EDT. ScotiaBank Place. … View post

Pens – Senators Pre Game Buzz: On race for No. 1 & No. 8 seed; Lovejoy in; Thiessen vs Bishop tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins (46-21-6, 98 pts) @ Ottawa Senators (37-28-10, 84 pts) No. 1 seed in Reach Tonight The New York Rangers (46-21-7, 99 pts) have picked the worst time to go through a slump, losing 4-1 last night to the Buffalo Sabres on home ice, setting up a situation tonight where they could fall out … Read more here

Thiessen to start in goal vs Senators Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Goaltender Brad Thiessen will get the start tonight vs the Ottawa Senators as the Penguins embark on back to back games. Thiessen, 3-0 with a 2.68 goals against average and .897 save percentage, will be making his fourth career start and second start in three games … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 03-24-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Brent Johnson (above) will be the Penguins’ No. 2 goaltender once he’s healthy . -The Penguins … Link

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (3/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Pre Game Source: penguins.nhl.com
Geico Coach’s Corner: Head Coach Dan Bylsma before tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators. … Click here to view video

Video: Pre Game: Sidney Crosby (3/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby before tonights matchup against the Senators. … View video here

Video: Pre Game: Brad Thiessen (3/24/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brad Thiessen before tonight’s game against the Senators. … See this video

Sabres surge, Senators fade throws Eastern Conference race into chaos () Source: Yahoo Sports
With their win last night, the Buffalo Sabres tied the Washington Capitals in points. They moved to within two points of the Ottawa Senators … See the article here

Penguins Report: Game Day at Ottawa Source: penguins.nhl.com
11:00 AM: All three goalies and nine skaters are on the ice for Ottawa’s morning skate. … Continued here

NCAA Hockey Tournament: Carr, Wetmore save Lowell in OT; Michigan upset () Source: Yahoo Sports
In which we recap the day’s events in the NCAA men’s hockey tournament. Things were looking very dire indeed for the UMass Lowell River Hawks late in the third period on Friday. They had entered that last frame up three goals on the higher-seeded Miami RedHawks, and seen that lead evaporate in less than 10 minutes, including two goals just 14 seconds apart, in a flurry of odd-man rushes and overwhelming determination from a team that had been to seven straight NCAA tournaments. … Go here to read the rest

2012 NHL Playoffs: 10 Reasons the Pittsburgh Penguins Will Win the Stanley Cup Source: Bleacher Report
Following a rigid set of steps or a specific formula does not guarantee any team the Stanley Cup at season’s end. A combination of skill, team depth, determination, coaching, management and a bit of luck blend at precisely the right time can lead to a team hoisting hockey’s ultimate prize in early June. Injuries to key players hurt the Pittsburgh Penguins after winning the 2009 Stanley Cup. Sidney Crosby , Evgeni Malkin, Jordan Staal and Kris Letang all sustained serious injuries over the next two seasons and missed a combined 235 games … See the article here

Senators’ Anderson struggles in return (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Some wondered if Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson really was ready to get back into a game after just a handful of practices. It sure didn’t look like it when he flubbed a wrist shot 29 seconds into Friday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. … More here

Penguins’ backup goalie Johnson resumes practice Source: Tribune-Review
An injury stole a month from Brent Johnson’s season, but it hasn’t taken his job. … Go here to read the rest

Cole hat-trick lifts Habs 5-1 over Sens (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
MONTREAL – These are nervy times for the Ottawa Senators as they try to hold onto a playoff spot in the NHL’s Eastern Conference. … Visit link

Sabres beat Rangers, 4-1; Penguins can claim first place tomorrow – 03-23-12 Source: Empty Netters
The door is open for the Penguins. … More

Penguins clinch playoff berth, drop Predators 5-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Alexander Radulov bailed on the Nashville Predators four years ago to become the best player in his native Russia. … Read more

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PensHead Daily Links 03-22-2012

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

Pittsburgh Penguins at Ottawa Senators Highlight NHL Weekend Schedule for March 23-25 (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
It is getting to that point in the season when every game counts. … Read this article

St. Louis Blues need to make final push for first place (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
A strong finish to the regular season for the breakout Blues is exactly what St. Louis needs as the NHL playoffs approach. … Continued here

Predators at Penguins – 03-22-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from another wonderfully warm early spring day in Pittsburgh. It’s in the 80s, it’s sunny and even a little bit warm. The flowers are growing and the grass is even.. … View post

Pre-Game Buzz: Pens – Predators 5 Thoughts Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pens – Predators 5 Thoughts 1. CUP PREVIEW? … Excerpt from

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 2, Whalers 2 – 03-22-12 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 … … Visit link

Video: Hockey IQ (3/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
This installment of Hockey IQ discusses boarding (3/22/12). … See video here

Video: Tonight’s Matchup 3/22/12 vs. Predators Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins face off against the Nashville Predators for their first visit to the Consol Energy Center (3/22/12). … Watch video here

Local High School Hockey Teams Compete for Penguins Cup Championships Saturday at CONSOL Energy Center Source: penguins.nhl.com
The top high school hockey teams from western Pennsylvania will compete for Penguins Cup championships in three divisions Saturday at CONSOL Energy Center. The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League (PIHL) will crown champions in the … … Link

Alex Radulov returns for Predators vs. Penguins, but on which line? () Source: Yahoo Sports
Alex Radulov will make his second debut with the Nashville Predators against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night, giving an offense that’s eighth in the NHL in goals per game (2.81) and first in power-play conversion (21.6 percent) another toy in the chest. Where is he going to play? … See the article here

About the Predators – 03-22-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Predators. When and where: 7 p.m … View post

New Hockey Training Specialists Help Players with Quest to be Great Source: penguins.nhl.com
By Tyler Urda As hockey becomes a faster and stronger game – gone are the days when a player could simply attend team practices once or twice a week and become an elite player. To be the best in today’s game takes hard work on and of… … Link

Video: Game Day: Sidney Crosby (3/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby speaks with the media before tonight’s game against the Nashville Predators. … See video here

Video: Game Day: Steve Sullivan (3/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Sullivan speaks with the media before tonight’s game against the Nashville Predators. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (3/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma speaks with the media before tonight’s game against the Nashville Predators. … Click here to view video

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (3/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Nashville Predators. … Click here to view video

Video: Game Day: Alexander Radulov (3/22/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Alexander Radulov of the Nashville Predators speaks with the media before tonight’s game. … Watch video here

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Nashville Source: penguins.nhl.com
Malkin on the ice; 7 Pens missing from optional morning skate (10:30 AM). … More here

Empty Netter Assists – 03-22-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -So far so good for Sidney Crosby’s playmaking . … Visit link

Video: AE Student Rush: Super Fans Source: penguins.nhl.com
AE Student Rush … Watch video here

Sidney Crosby Doesn’t Need Goals to Put Charge into Penguins’ Dynamic Offense Source: Bleacher Report
The early ’90s are alive and well in Pittsburgh. … Read more

Pushing 40, Devils goaltender Brodeur not talking retirement Source: Tribune-Review
No active goalie has had a better career than Martin Brodeur, and it sounds like the same thing will be said about him next season. … See the article here

Predators welcome forward Radulov back with open arms Source: Tribune-Review
Forward Alexander Radulov has rejoined the Nashville Predators after four years playing in Russia in the KHL. … View post

Penguins prepping for comeback of Predators’ Radulov Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins might welcome Alexander Radulov, he 25-year-old forward who left the league in 2008, back to the NHL. … Continued here

Starkey: Crosby Show plain insane Source: Tribune-Review
If you blink or spend even a nanosecond worrying about Sidney Crosby’s goal drought you might miss something special. … Continue reading here

No woes for Penguins’ dynamic duo of Crosby and Malkin Source: Tribune-Review
Since Sidney Crosby returned, Evgeni Malkin has five goals and four assists, including a five-point night vs. … Read this article

Callahan’s OT goal lifts Rangers over Red Wings (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – With the Pittsburgh Penguins lurking right behind him, the New York Rangers have gotten back to the winning ways that vaulted them to the top of the Eastern Conference. … The rest is here

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Predators Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (45-21-6) vs. PREDATORS (42-23-8) WHEN: March 22, 2012 – 7:00 pm | WHERE: CONSOL Energy Center WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins Radio 24/7, 105.9 FM The Nashville Predators proved… … Excerpt from

Red Wings-Rangers chat – 03-12-21 Source: Empty Netters
We apologize for arranging this at the very last minute, but we will be hosting a live chat for tonight’s Red Wings-Rangers game which begins at approximately 7:30 p.m. … Visit link

Pens Excelling Across the Board Source: penguins.nhl.com
With captain Sidney Crosby back in the lineup, the Penguins are widely considered to be a favorite to win the Stanley Cup. But they deserve that label no matter what, and here’s why. With their 8-4 win over Winnipeg Tuesday, the Pengui… … Link

Video: Cisco NHL Live: Marc-Andre Fleury Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury calls into Cisco NHL Live to talk about the Penguins recent success. … View video here

Video: Bridgestone Performance of the Night Source: penguins.nhl.com
Deb and EJ recognize Evgeni Malkin’s performance against the Jets last night. … See this video

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PensHead Daily Links 03-20-2012

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

Jets at Penguins – 03-20-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings on a marvelous first day of spring. … Visit link

Video: Tonight’s Matchup 3/20/12 vs. Jets Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Winnipeg Jets for the fourth and final meeting of these two teams this season (3/20/12). … Watch video here

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 6, Nordiques 3 – 03-19-12 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 … … Follow this link

Prospect Watch: D’agostino, Wilson among Pens rising prospects in NCAA hockey tournament Field of 16 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The NCAA hockey tournament begins this weekend and the Penguins feature three notable prospects who’s teams will take part in the 16-team tournment; Beau Bennett of Denver, Nick D’Agostino of Cornell and Scott Wilson of UMass Lowell Here are some details on tournament: In the NCAA Midwest Regional in Green Bay, Wis., No. 3 seed … See more here

About the Jets – 03-20-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Jets. When and where: 7 p.m. EDT; Consol Energy Center … See more here

Video: Game Day: Sidney Crosby (3/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby speaks with the media before tonight’s game against the Winnipeg Jets. … See video here

Video: Game Day: Brad Thiessen (3/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brad Thiessen speaks with the media before tonight’s game against the Winnipeg Jets. … Video here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (3/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma speaks with the media before tonight’s game against the Winnipeg Jets. … Click here to view video

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (3/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Winnipeg Jets. … Click here to view video

Pens – Jets Pre Game Buzz: Thiessen gets another opportunity to showcase himself; Vitale remains out Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
MORNING SKATE BUZZ Winnipeg Jets (34-30-8, 76 pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (44-21-6, 94 pts) PITTSBURGH — As the Penguins look to track down the New York Rangers (45-20-7, 97 pts) for first place in the division, the team will turn to backup Brad Thiessen in goal tonight, giving Marc Andre Fleury a night off with … Continued here

Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Winnipeg Source: penguins.nhl.com
10:52 AM: Pens spent a portion of the morning skate working on the power play. The first unit remained the same: Crosby on the point, Letang and Malkin near the halfwalls and Kunitz and Neal down low. The second unit consisted of Niskan… … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 03-20-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -” I’m excited for any opportunity that I get .” – Brad Thiessen. -Happy 27th birthday to former Penguins forward Ryan Stone . A seco … … See the rest here

Video: IN THE ROOM: Episode 7 Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins deal with the stress of trade deadline day & two important divisional games vs. the Flyers and Rangers are highlighted. … See video here

Video: IN THE ROOM: Episode 7 (s) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins deal with the stress of trade deadline day & two important divisional games vs. the Flyers and Rangers are highlighted. … To see video click here

Penguins fighting to the finish in Atlantic Division battle Source: Tribune-Review
The Atlantic Division hangs in the balance, and the Penguins, Rangers and Flyers figure to battle into the season’s final weekend. … More

NHL Capsules: Rangers clicnch playoff spot (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Brandon Dubinsky scored shortly after a fight-filled opening faceoff, and the New York Rangers became the first Eastern Conference team to earn a playoff spot by beating the New Jersey Devils 4-2 on Monday night. … Read more here

Ask Matty: Signing a free-agent blue-liner tough task for Oilers (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
The Oilers will be targeting defencemen if they go the free-agent route, but there is a difference between who could sign and who will sign. Some options are Dennis Wideman (Washington Capitals), Matt Carle (Philadelphia Flyers), Filip Kuba (Ottawa Senators), Carlo Colaiacovo (St. Louis Blues) and Joe Corvo (Boston Bruins). … Continue reading here

Video: Great Moments in Penguins History (3/20/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bob Grove takes us back to 2008 when the Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. … Click here to view video

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PensHead Daily Links 03-18-2012

Sunday, March 18th, 2012


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Hartnell’s OT goal beats the clock and the Penguins (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Flyers fans were treated Sunday to a few events they had not witnessed recently: a game-winning goal with under a second left in overtime and a Pittsburgh Penguins loss. Scott Hartnell scored two goals, including the game-winner, to lead Flyers past the Penguins 3-2 on Sunday… … More

Penguins’ 11-game winning streak ends against Flyers Source: Tribune-Review
Scott Hartnell scored in overtime with one second remaining to give Philadlephia a 3-2 overtime win, ending the Penguins’ 11-game winning streak. The Penguins led 2-0 earlier in the game. … See the rest here

Flyers snap Penguins’ streak at 11 with 3-2 OT win (AP) Source: Yahoo Sports
Scott Hartnell needed every last tick of the clock to score the timeliest of goals for the Flyers. Hartnell scored his second goal of the game with less than 1 second left in overtime to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 victory over the Penguins on Sunday, snapping Pittsburgh’s 11-game winning streak. … See the article here

Scott Hartnell ends Penguins’ streak with one second left in OT, survives attempted head-crushing (VIDEO) () Source: Yahoo Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins entered Sunday’s action riding an 11-game win streak, and with all their stars finally back in the lineup and playing at a high level, one wondered who or what could possibly slow them down. It would appear we have our answer: Philadelphia’s Scott Hartnell, whose two-goal performance handed the Penguins their first loss in a month. The Penguins entered the third period with a 2-0 lead and looked well on their way to victory, but after Kimmo Timonen cut the lead in half just 30 seconds into the final frame, Hartnell went to work … View post

Endgame: Flyers 3, Penguins 2 (OT) Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Philadelphia 3 – Pittsburgh 2 OT: Hartnell buries Pens with OT winner Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Philadelphia 3 – Pittsburgh 2 (OT) The Philadelphia Flyers (42-22-8, 92 pts) rallied from a two-goal third period deficit and Scott Hartnell scored with0.9 secondsremaining in overtime, leading the Flyers to a thrilling 3-2 OT win over the Pittsburgh Penguins (44-21-6, 94 pts) on Sunday afternoon at the Wells Fargo Center. Hartnell who scored twice … Read the rest here

Flyers 3, Penguins 2 (OT) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Scott Hartnell scored two goals, including the game winner with under a second left in overtime, to lead Philadelphia Flyers past the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Sunday afternoon. Kimmo Timonen also scored and Claude Giroux added two assists for the Flyers, who extended their… … See more here

Video: Post to Post Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury reads the play perfectly and goes post to post to deny a one-timer. … View video

Video: Only Hope to Contain Him Source: penguins.nhl.com
Evgeni Malkin powers through to the front of the net and slips it under Bryzgalov’s pad to give the Penguins a 2-0 lead. … Watch here

Video: Letang Crushes Jagr Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang sends Jaromir Jagr to the ice with a heavy hit. … Watch here

Video: Crosby Intermission Interview Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby speaks with NBC during the first intermission against the Flyers. … See this video

Video: Big Hit, Big Goal Source: penguins.nhl.com
Craig Adams sends Wayne Simmonds to the ice and then heads to the net for a deflection to give the Pens a 1-0 lead. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Sidney Crosby (3/18/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media after falling to the Philadelphia Flyers. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Kris Letang (3/18/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Kris Letang talks to the media after falling to the Philadelphia Flyers. … See this video

Video: Post Game: Marc-Andre Fleury (3/18/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media after falling to the Philadelphia Flyers. … Watch video here

Video: Post Game: Brooks Orpik (3/18/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Brooks Orpik talks to the media after falling to the Philadelphia Flyers. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (3/18/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after falling to the Philadelphia Flyers. … See this video

Cooke reflects on Masterton nomination Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins left wing Matt Cooke required almost 24 hours to digest the fact that he had been nominated by the local media for the Masterton award, which goes to the NHL player who has overcome adversity while showing sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. … The rest is here

Pens – Flyers Pre Game Buzz: Bryzgalov vs Fleury in potential playoff matchup Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins (44-21-5, 93 pts) @ Philadelphia Flyers (41-22-8, 90 pts) PRE-GAME BUZZ The Philadelphia Flyers ended Pittsburgh’s 12 winning streak last December and they will look to put a halt to the Penguins 11 game winning streak today in a pivotal division matchup this afternoon in Philadelphia. In a game featuring the two highest … See more here

Penguins at Flyers – 03-18-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from a not so sunny day in Philadelphia. It’s foggy, dank and chilly. The CoreStates Center First Union Center Wachovia Center Wells Fargo Center: -A few folks, including a Mario Lemieux fan are piled up at the fence looking down on the area where the players park: … Link

About the Flyers – 03-17-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Flyers. When and where: 12:30 p.m. EDT. … Read more

Anderson closes in on net return (The Ottawa Citizen) Source: Yahoo Sports
Senators goaltender Craig Anderson could be back in action by next weekend. … More

Empty Netter Assists – 03-18-12 Source: Empty Netters
Note: On account of Internet access issues, this is a barebones version of Empty Netter Assists. … Link

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (3/18/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before today’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers. … View video

Crosby stars in win over Devils (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Another game, and more progress has been made. … Link

Slumping Rangers getting healthier Source: Tribune-Review
The slumping New York Rangers had forward Ryan Callahan, defenseman Michael Del Zotto and No. 1 goalie Henrik Lundqvist in the lineup against the visiting Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night. … The rest is here

Bruins top Flyers to end skid Source: Tribune-Review
Tim Thomas stopped Danny Briere on the final shot after the first five skaters in the shootout scored, and the Boston Bruins snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Philadelphia Flyers, 3-2, on Saturday. … Visit link

Nomination humbles Penguins’ Cooke Source: Tribune-Review
Cooke, who has a career-best 16 goals, is the Penguins nominee for the Masterton Trophy — awarded annually to the NHL player that “best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to ice hockey.” … Go here to read the rest

Undrafted college players offer different talent pool Source: Tribune-Review
Except for the teams competing in the NCAA tournament, the college hockey season is at its conclusion. That means it’s time for the undrafted college free agent signing spree to begin. … Continued here

Devils’ coach: Without Broudeur, ‘we give up 10′ Source: Tribune-Review
A future Hockey Hall of Famer and the NHL’s all-time leader in wins and shutouts played one of his best games of the season Saturday. Still, New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur was whipped for five goals. … More

NHL Capsules: Blues clinch playoff spot (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
TAMPA, Fla. … See the rest here

Saturday’s National Hockey League Capsules (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
Jaroslav Halak made 22 saves, Jaden Schwartz scored his first NHL goal, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 and became the first team to clinch a playoff spot Saturday night. … Excerpt from

Saturday’s Three Stars: Blues clinch playoff berth; Bowman leads Canes over Wild () Source: Yahoo Sports
Chad LaRose calls his friends to rescue him from prison during a game of capture the flag. … Read the rest here

Landeskog, Varlamov lift Avs over Rangers 3-1 (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. … See more here

Pittsburgh Penguins: 5 Improvements Sidney Crosby Brings to the Team Source: Bleacher Report
The Pittsburgh Penguins have won their 11th consecutive game and are 2-0 with Sidney Crosby in the lineup. Their last two victories have looked a lot different than their previous nine, though. They are absolutely annihilating opponents. … Follow this link

Twenty Years Later – Penguins 6, Oilers 5 – 03-17-12 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 … … Excerpt from

NHL Weekday TV Schedule: March 19-22, 2012 (Yahoo! Contributor Network) Source: Yahoo Sports
It is getting to that point in the season when every game counts. The red-hot Pittsburgh Penguins are mere points away from overtaking the top of the Eastern Conference while the Buffalo Sabres and Winnipeg Jets are just a few points away from playoff eligibility. … See the rest here

Callahan, Lundqvist, Del Zotto back in NYR lineup (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The slumping New York Rangers have forward Ryan Callahan, defenceman Michael Del Zotto, and No. 1 goalie Henrik Lundqvist all in the lineup against the Colorado Avalanche as they try to hold off the charging Pittsburgh Penguins. … More here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (3/18/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down today’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers. … View video

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PensHead Daily Links 03-17-2012

Saturday, March 17th, 2012


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Post-Game Analysis: Penguins peaking and scary good, extending winning streak to 11 Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Pittsburgh 5 – New Jersey 2 POST-GAME BUZZ : Sidney Crosby had three assists and the Penguins extended their winning streak to 11 games, defeating the New Jersey Devils, 5-2, in dominating fashion on Saturday afternoon at the Prudential Center. With the win, the Penguins (44-21-5, 93 pts), moved within two points of the conference … Go here to read the rest

Sidney Crosby Video: Watch Penguins Star Assist Evgeni Malkin’s Powerplay Goal Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby is back with the Pittsburgh Penguins , and he has continued to rack up points as if he never left. In the Penguins’ 5-2 demolition of the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, Crosby took a check from Devils forward Jacob Josefson and was still able to feed star center Evgeni Malkin with a perfect pass, and the Russian forward buried it past goaltender Martin Brodeur for a power-play goal. Crosby showed tremendous strength to stay with the puck and find Malkin, who finished the job with a booming slap shot to give the Penguins a 4-1 lead … Read more

Pens extend streak to 11 with win at New Jersey Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins needed no luck on St. Patricks Day, relying on scary skill and dominant depth to secure an 11th consecutive win, 5-2, over the New Jersey Devils today. … See the article here

Cooke, Crosby lead Pittsburgh to 5-2 win over NJ (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby felt more comfortable in the second game of his comeback as the Pittsburgh Penguins sent the New Jersey Devils reeling. … Read this article

Cooke Filling the Net Source: penguins.nhl.com
NEWARK, New Jersey – Penguins forward Matt Cooke has reinvented his game for the 2011-12 season. But lately, he’s been reinvented as a goal-scoring threat. … Visit link

Sidney Crosby continues to produce, sets up Malkin for sweet powerplay goal (VIDEO) () Source: Yahoo Sports
Sidney Crosby’s second second coming continues to go well, as the Pittsburgh Penguins’ captain picked up another multi-point game, notching 3 assists in a 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils.Two of those helpers came ongoals by Matt Cooke, who has scored four times since being gifted Sidney Crosby as a centre two games ago. But the Crosby-Cooke combination isn’t the only Pittsburgh twosome that should concern other Eastern Conference teams these days. … See more here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Sidney Crosby Leads Pens Past New Jersey Source: Bleacher Report
There’s no question that the biggest story in the NHL right now is the return of Sidney Crosby . In just two games, Crosby has already racked up five assists, and his play in both the offensive and defensive zones have driven the Penguins to another level. The Penguins went into New Jersey on Saturday afternoon, where Crosby had been held without an assist for eight straight games. Just 1:59 into the first period, Penguins center Evgeni Malkin won an offensive zone faceoff back to James Neal, who ripped it behind Marty Brodeur to give the Penguins the first goal of the game. This is a play that the Pens have perfected and have scored on against Washington and Winnipeg as well. Andy Green scored his first goal of the season to even up the game going into the second period, but the Penguins would explode for three goals in just under three minutes to jump out to a 4-1 lead. Pascal Dupuis would start it off byburying a slap shot behind Brodeur. Then the Crosby show began, as Sid made a beautiful cross crease pass to Matt Cooke on the rush, and an unbelievable pass to Evgeni Malkin on the power play to give Geno 40 goals on the season. The Devils got themselves right back into the game at the beginning of the third period, with ex-Penguin Petr Sykora going to the net and putting a rebound in behind Marc-Andre Fleury. Just a few minutes later, though, Sidney Crosby would win a defensive zone puck battle along the boards and send an outlet pass to Tyler Kennedy, who later lost control of the puck in front of the net. Good offensive support by Matt Cooke would allow him to bury Kennedy’s miscue behind Brodeur for his second goal of the game, and Crosby’s third assist of the game. Matt Cooke now has two two-goal games in a row since playing with Sid. … See the rest here

Endgame: Penguins 5, Devils 2 Source: penguins.nhl.com
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Video: Power Players Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby protects the puck on the far wall, before slinging a great pass to Malkin for the goal. … Video here

Video: Rocket Pass Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby fires a hard backhand pass off the skate of Matt Cooke for a goal. … View video here

Video: Second Chance to Score Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz is stopped on a penalty shot, but James Neal puts it in off the following face off. … To see video click here

Video: Post Game: Matt Cooke (3/17/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Matt Cooke talks to the media after defeating the New Jersey Devils. … View video here

Video: Post Game: Sidney Crosby (3/17/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media after defeating the New Jersey Devils. … To see video click here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Post Game (3/17/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media after defeating the New Jersey Devils. … View video

Pens-Devils In-Game Blog Source: penguins.nhl.com
3:40: Crosby displays a burst of speed, carrying down the side of the ice and blasting a shot at Brodeur that the goalie quickly gloves. Another good chance for Sid. 4:30: Malkin has now reached the 40-goal mark for the second time in his… … Go here to read the rest

Video: Scouting Report: Philadelphia (3/17/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pens will be in the City of Brotherly Love to take on the Flyers for the last time in their home barn. … To see video click here

Penguins at Devils – 03-17-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from sunny and rather pleasant day in Newark: (Yes, such a thing exists.) -This city actually has a fairly nice skyline. It’s just when you get up close and stare at it, that’s when you see the pimples … More

About the Devils – 03-16-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Devils. … Excerpt from

Baertschi’s Flames stint nearing end (The Calgary Herald) Source: Yahoo Sports
They may be limping, but there’s nothing wrong with their ears. … Read more here

Pittsburgh Penguins: Streaking Pens Can Still Clinch Atlantic Division Title Source: Bleacher Report
With just 13 games left in the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins are finally healthy again. … The rest is here

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (3/17/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before today’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … View video

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Video: Verizon Game Day Report (3/17/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils. … See this video

Penguins listen to Shanahan presentation on illegal hits Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins’ practice in New Jersey was delayed Friday, as Brendan Shanahan, who handles NHL disciplinary punishments, met with the team to discuss the specifics between legal and illegal hits. … Continue reading here

A Devil of time in Jersey Source: Tribune-Review
The Penguins have won 10 consecutive games and, for the first time in two years, finally showcase a healthy roster. … Read more

Empty Netter Assists – 03-17-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -The Penguins tend not to do too well against New Jersey’s Martin Brodeur . … View post

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PensHead Daily Links 03-11-2012

Sunday, March 11th, 2012


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 03-09-2012

Friday, March 9th, 2012

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

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

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

Panthers at Penguins – 03-09-12 Source: Empty Netters
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NHL Playoff Predictions: Surprises Abound in the Eastern and Western Conferences Source: Bleacher Report
College basketball’s yearly foray into the sporting landscape commands the attention of a frenzied nation, with the passionate and casual fan captivated equally. … Follow this link

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 03-07-2012

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

Puck Previews: Leafs vs. Penguins; dancing Canucks kid rules; no discipline for Tootoo () 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. … See more here


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Wolfe Crafts Bronze Lemieux Source: penguins.nhl.com
For 15 months sculptor Bruce Wolfe toiled in his northern California studio to construct “Le Magnifique” – a statue depicting Penguins owner/Hall-of-Famer Mario Lemieux. Wolfe, whose sculpting career spans 40 years, crafted t… … Read the rest here

Lemieux statue unveiled in Pittsburgh (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Mario Lemieux spent his Hall-of-Fame career toying with defenders. … See the rest here

Gameday 66 – Maple Leafs Source: The Pensblog
Toronto Maple Leafs (30-29-7) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (39-21-5) 7:30 pm/et TV: NBCSN , TSN , RDSI Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA It's fitting that tonight is game #66 for the Pens. And that it's against the Leafs. Season Series: 1-2-0 Last meeting that counted: February 1, 2012. … Visit link

Maple Leafs at Penguins – 03-07-12 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Greetings from what is a pretty awesome day in Pittsburgh. It’s awesome from a weather standpoint and it’s also awesome from a hockey standpoint. … See more here

Latest Pens Buzz: Lemieux Statue unveiled; Bylsma ponders linemates for Crosby; Hart Trophy consideration unlikely for Fleury Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Lemieux Statue Unveiled (Via Pittsburgh Penguins) In front of a large crowd that included former teammates and friends of Mario Lemieux’s, the Pittsburgh Penguins unveiled a statue this afternoon forLemieux, the team’s owner and greatest athlete in Pittsburgh history who dominated a sport like no other athlete did in all of Pittsburgh sports. (via Chuck … See more here

Fans Pay Tribute to the Legendary Lemieux Source: penguins.nhl.com
Penguins fans adorned in Mario Lemieux jerseys started gathering outside of CONSOL Energy Center early this morning to stake out their spots for the unveiling of the Mario Lemieux statue, ‘Le Magnifique,’ that took place at noon on Wed… … Continue reading here

Thiessen Starting Tonight Source: The Pensblog
From the PG : Rookie goalie Brad Thiessen will get his second NHL start when Toronto visits Consol Energy Center tonight at 7:38. He was named the No. … The rest is here

She Shoots, She Scores D-1 Invitation Source: penguins.nhl.com
Compiled by Kylie Penticost, Pittsburgh Youth Hockey Network Kylie Penticost: Tell me a little bit about yourself. … More

A new statue for Pittsburgh – 03-07-12 Source: Empty Netters
A few observations from today’s unveiling of the new Mario Lemieux statue. Here’s the statue under a black tarp with the Civic Arena’s bloody carcass in the backround: -They Penguins couldn not have picked a better day to do this in terms of weather. … Continue reading here

About the Maple Leafs – 03-07-12 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Maple Leafs. … Excerpt from

The State of Pittsburgh Hockey Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tyler Urda With the Success of the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins over the last five years, the hockey fever that they have generated has spread to the local rinks that are now filled with young kids playing the game. In the late 80’s and early … … Continue reading here

Video: Tonight’s Matchup 3/7/12 vs. Maple Leafs Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Toronto Maple Leafs for tonight’s match up (3/7/12). … To see video click here

Video: Le Magnifique: Statue Reveal (3/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
The much-anticipated likeness of Mario Lemieux was revealed this afternoon. … To see video click here

Video: Le Magnifique: Bruce Wolfe (3/07/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sculptor Bruce Wolfe speaks to the media after the unveiling of the “Le Magnifique”. … Click here to view video

Video: Le Magnifique: Mario Lemieux (03/07/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mario Lemieux speaks to the media after the unveiling of “Le Magnifique” … View video here

Video: Le Magnifique Goal (3/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
See the goal made on December 20, 1988 that the Mario Lemieux Statue is based off of. … Video here

Some Mario Lemieux Videos Because… Why Not? Source: The Pensblog
Mario Lemieux finally got a statue today. In celebration, here are some Mario Lemieux videos. … Visit link

‘Le Magnifique’ cast in bronze: Lemieux statue unveiled Source: Post Gazette
On a gorgeous midday that at least approached 66 degrees, the Penguins today unveiled a larger-than-life statue of team owner and Hall of Fame center Mario Lemieux, dubbed “Le Magnifique,” outside Consol Energy Center along Centre Avenue. … Link

"Le Magnifique" Immortalized in Bronze Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mario Lemieux will stand forever in the hearts and memories of Penguins fans. Now he’ll stand forever in bronze outside of CONSOL Energy Center. “Le Magnifique” – a statue honoring the hockey legend and icon – was… … Read the rest here

Large crowd cheers as Lemieux statue debuts at Consol Source: Tribune-Review
Mariou Lemieux, arguably the greatest athlete in Pittsburgh history and greatest hockey player of all time, received a lengthy ovation. He spoke at length about his career, but seemed more interested in speaking of his affection for Pittsburgh. … Read the rest here

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. … Read more here

Bruce Wolfe – The Artist Source: penguins.nhl.com
Bruce Wolfe’s career in sculpture spans forty years of receiving commissions to do busts and figurative portraits of many notable personalities. … Go here to read the rest

Le Magnifique – The Statue Source: penguins.nhl.com
Le Magnifique – THE STATUE The singular image of Mario Lemieux’s greatness as a hockey player is Lemieux bursting through two defensemen en route to the goal – brilliant, determined, unstoppable. As captured in this unique scu… … Continue reading here

Mario Lemieux Statue – ‘Le Magnifique’ – Unveiled at CONSOL Energy Center Source: penguins.nhl.com
“Le Magnifique,” a spectacular statue honoring the career and achievements of Mario Lemieux, was unveiled today in a public ceremony at CONSOL Energy Center. The larger-than-life bronze statue, featuring the great Lemieux bursting t… … View post

The Winners: Puck Daddy’s Create a Cheesy 1990s-style poster reader art contest () Source: Yahoo Sports
As was first announced on the Heritage Hockey Facebook page yesterday , we’ve named our winners for the Puck Daddy Create a Cheesy 1990s-style NHL poster contest. But first here are the 110 or so entries from you maniacs … Read this article

Video: Game Day: Sidney Crosby (3/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Video here

Video: Game Day: Marc-Andre Fleury (3/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Marc-Andre Fleury talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Click here to view video

Video: Geico Coach’s Corner: Game Day (3/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to the media before tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … See this video

Video: Le Magnifique Unveiling Program (3/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
See the Live Event of the unveiling of Le Magnifique. … To see video click here

Video: Verizon Game Day Report (3/7/12) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Mears breaks down tonight’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. … Watch video here

Morning Skate Buzz: Pens look to inch closer to Rangers; Strait to see action for 2nd straight game; Thiessen in goal Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Toronto Maple Leafs (30-29-7, 67 pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (39-21-5, 83 pts) MORNING SKATE BUZZ PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight and with a win, they can move six points behind the conference leading New York Rangers. Riding a six game winning streak, the Penguins are starting to put some … See the article here

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite Girls and Steel City Selects Girls’ Hockey Celebrate Advancing Four Teams to USA Hockey National Championships Source: penguins.nhl.com
In an unprecedented fashion, the Pittsburgh Penguin Elite Girls won the Mid American District Championships and are sending 3 of their 4 Tier 1 Girls teams (u12, u14 and u19) to the USA Hockey National Championships in Boston, MA and they are join… … See more here

Massive hockey brawl sparked by Cooke/Savard-esque hit; Beastie Boys-themed goalie fight (VIDEO) (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
There are journeymen, and then there’s Frank Banham. Since 1992, the now-36-year-old winger has played for 18 teams in Sweden, Russia, Austria and North America including stints with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and the Phoenix Coyotes before Continue reading … Read more here

The Winners: Puck Daddy’s Create a Cheesy 1990s-style poster reader art contest (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
As was first announced on the Heritage Hockey Facebook page yesterday, we’ve named our winners for the Puck Daddy Create a Cheesy 1990s-style NHL poster contest. … See more here

Video: Le Magnifique: Stay Tuned to PensTV Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV will be bringing you the unveiling of Le Magnifique. Stay tuned for updates all day long. … See this video

Sidney Crosby cleared for contact; optimism met with caution (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH — Tuesday’s practice at CONSOL Energy Center wasn’t your typical daily skate. A night after the Pittsburgh Penguins won their sixth in a row with a 2-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes, eight players were missing from practice, including Continue reading … More

Monday’s Three Stars: Fleury saves Penguins; Little’s assist trio; Selanne catches Kurri (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
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Magic March 03.07.12 Source: The Pensblog
If the Caps had lost in regulation last night, this would've moved down to 19. But the Caps decided to lose in overtime, instead. … The rest is here

Wednesdays With Stoosh 03.07.2012 Source: The Pensblog
In which we force opposing fans into the harsh realization that it's time to come up with something better. … See the rest here

Penguins captain Crosby offers support to teammate Letang Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins center Sidney Crosby has answered concussion questions for months, but now he’s the one asking them. … Read more here

Kovacevic: Crosby’s return monumental Source: Tribune-Review
Let’s make this clear: Captain Sidney Crosby’s return isn’t optional if the Penguins expect to raise the Stanley Cup. … More

Penguins’ Crosby again cleared for contact Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins star Sidney Crosby cleared for contact said that he’s free of concussion symptoms and could rejoin the lineup within days. … Read the rest here

Oilers bite Sharks in shootout win (The Edmonton Journal) Source: Yahoo Sports
Give Devan Dubnyk a shootout and his eyes light up. … Read this article

Empty Netter Assists – 03-07-12 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Mario Lemieux’s statue will be unveiled at noon today. We’ll be live-Tweeting the even. Visit @emptynetters to join the fun … Read this article

Crosby cleared to take contact Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby is offering no guarantees, no promises of when he’ll be back in the Penguins lineup. He has endured enough the past 14 months or so to understand the perils of making such a prediction. … Read more here

Bylsma says Letang is ‘feeling better,’ but … Source: Post Gazette
A week after absorbing a wicked hit from Dallas winger Eric Nystrom in the Penguins 4-3 shootout victory at American Airlines Arena, Kris Letang still is suffering from symptoms often associated with one. … See more here

Devils clip Rangers, 4-1 Source: Post Gazette
David Clarkson and Ryan Carter scored 1:54 apart early in the third period, and the host New Jersey Devils’ slumbering offense broke out in a 4-1 victory against the New York Rangers. … Continue reading here

Stunned Pic Of The Night: Stunned pics everywhere Source: The Pensblog
Our friends at DailyJoust.com are offering the best NHL Hockey Daily Fantasy contests to TPB readers. Pick your team to enter a contest. It's a single-day fantasy hockey team and you can draft a new team each day and play for cash prizes! :::::::::::::: We're at the point now where stunned pics are at their finest … See more here

What to Watch For: Pens vs. Maple Leafs Source: penguins.nhl.com
PENGUINS (39-21-5) vs. MAPLE LEAFS (30-28-7) WHEN: March 7, 2012 – 7:30 pm | WHERE: CONSOL Energy Center WATCH: ROOT SPORTS | LISTEN: Penguins 24/7 Radio, 105.9 FM The Toronto Maple Leafs relieve… … Read this article

Video: UPMC Spotlight: Steve Sullivan (3/7/2011) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Steve Sullivan’s recent 7-game point streak propelled him into the UMPC Spotlight. … View video here

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PensHead Daily Links 03-05-2012

Monday, March 5th, 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 02-29-2012

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PensHead Daily Links 02-28-2012

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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