Crosby relieved, anxious for season debut (PA SportsTicker) Source: Yahoo Sports
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer … Continued here
Some streams for tonight Source: The Pensblog
Here are a few links: CastAmp Firstrow sports We'll post more if we find any. … More here
Puck Previews: NHL has nerve to schedule games on Crosby Night (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 … Excerpt from
Gameday 21 – Islanders Source: The Pensblog
Finally. Do It. Go Pens. … Read more
Fantasy: Kessel on pace for 62 goals; why Dallas Stars are duds (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Dobber checks in every Monday 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. Nearing Continue reading … The rest is here
Sidney Crosby: NHL Needs Pittsburgh Penguins Star to Avoid Another Concussion Source: Bleacher Report
Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby will return to the ice on Monday night against the New York Islanders for his first NHL game in 320 days. … Read more
Islanders at Penguins – 11-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
PREGAME hH5uCnhDZHM -Guess who’s back: -And this guy too: -These signs will be distributed tonight. -Lots of media here today to talk to Sidney Crosby: -The CBC and Versus each have their own dressing rooms: … Read more here
All Eyes on Crosby: Pens – Isles Pre Game Audio, Quotes, Storylines & Tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
New York Islanders (5-9-3, 13pts) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (11-6-3, 25pts) Time: 7:08 p.m. | Where: Consol Energy Center TV: Root Sports (locally), VERSUS (HD), CBC (HD) All Eyes on Sidney Crosby Sidney Crosby returns to the lineup tonight in what will be an electric scene. … View post
Puck Headlines: Crosby, Crosby, Crosby; Myers out with broken wrist (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. In case you were wondering if every angle on Sidney Crosby’s Continue reading … Follow this link
Lines For Tonight’s Game Source: The Pensblog
Yes, there is a ridiculous amount of hype for this game. What did you expect? Empty Netters has the lines: Chris Kunitz – Sidney Crosby – Pascal Dupuis Steve Sullivan – Evgeni Malkin – James Neal Matt Cooke – Jordan Staal – Tyler Kennedy Arron Asham – Richard Park – Craig Adams Kris Letang – Brooks Orpik Zbynek Michalek – Paul Martin Mat Niskanen – Deryk Engelland Marc-Andre Fleury Matt Moulston – John Tavares – Michael Grabner Brian Rolston – Frans Nielsen – P.A … Read more here
Teammates Excited for Crosby’s Return Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Penguins knew it was coming. They could sense the impending return of their captain as he continued to work (and work and work) to progress in his recovery from a concussion that’s sidelined him from NHL game action since Jan. 5 … More here
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Islanders Live Blog: Sidney Crosby Returns Source: Bleacher Report
After 10 months and 16 days of waiting, the big day is finally here for the Pittsburgh Penguins , as team captain Sidney Crosby returns to the lineup after suffering a concussion during the 2010-11 season. He last played on January 5, 2011 against the Tampa Bay Lightning . Crosby has missed a lot of action, and the Penguins have kept up their outstanding play even in his absence. … See more here
Crosby relieved, anxious for season debut (The Canadian Press) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Sidney Crosby knows how to deal with the burden of great expectations. … Read the rest here
Pens place Dustin Jeffrey on IR Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins in need of clearing a roster spot, have placed Dustin Jeffrey on injured reserve. The team this morning activated Sidney Crosby and Zbynek Michalek off IR. The teams active roster is now at 23 … See the rest here
Sidney Crosby anxious for hits, ‘whether giving them or taking them’ (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
PITTSBURGH — In a quiet moment before Monday’s morning skate, coach Dan Bylsma stood on the ice at the door to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ bench. He looked back into the stands at all the TV cameras and reporters. … The rest is here
Pittsburgh Penguins: Return Home to Face the New York Islanders Could Be Trouble Source: Bleacher Report
The Penguins lost to the Florida Panthers on Saturday night, making the “Dads Trip” an unsuccessful 0-2. Now the return home for a three-game homestand starting with the New York Islanders … Continue reading here
Crosby, Kunitz, Dupuis Reunited Source: penguins.nhl.com
While Sidney Crosby doesn’t know what to expect when he steps on the ice tonight, at least he’ll have familiarity in his linemates. Penguins wingers Chris Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis will play with Crosby, who has missed nearly 11 mont… … More
Sidney Crosby: Penguins Star Will Be Hit Hard in Return Against Islanders Source: Bleacher Report
Sidney Crosby is making his grand return to the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup tonight, and he is going to take some hard shots courtesy of the New York Islanders . … The rest is here
Excitement building for Crosby’s return tonight Source: Post Gazette
The Penguins had realized for a while that Sidney Crosby was getting close to returning to their lineup. But even coach Dan Bylsma didn’t know until Sunday that Crosby would be in uniform when his team faces the New York Islanders tonight. … Continue reading here
Crosby and Pens to see Islanders rookie Anders Nilsson in goal tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
The New York Islanders who were considered by many pundits as a potential sleeper this season are reeling, with just 5 wins and 13 points in their first 17 games. Coming off a 6-0 loss to the Defending Cup Champions Saturday night, the Islanders get a nice consolation prize of facing the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight … Read more here
Sidney Crosby: What His Return Will Mean to the NHL Source: Bleacher Report
When Sidney Crosby returns to the NHL tonight after missing almost an entire year of hockey, it will significantly alter the league in many ways. … Read more
Sidney Crosby: Pittsburgh Penguins Captain’s Return Will Lead to MVP Year Source: Bleacher Report
It’s been 11 months since Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has played in a regular season game, and tonight will be the first game in his return as the NHL ’s most valuable player. Now, with Crosby back in full-time action with the Penguins, after missing the team’s first 20 games, can he win the Hart Trophy as the league’s Most Valuable Player? Before Crosby’s injury last year, he was on an amazing pace as the best player in the NHL. Through 41 games, he had 32 goals and 34 assists for a league-high 66 points … See more here
STATS: The last full regular season game that 87-71-11 were all healthy Source: The Pensblog
Winter classic doesn't count because Crosby was concussed at the end of the second period. Last game (playoffs included) would be Game 1 against Montreal. ( Staal was hurt in Game 2 ) The last regular season game Crosby, Malkin , and Staal were all healthy for by our count … See more here
Crosby Is Back Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby is back. … Go here to read the rest
Crosby and Michalek return; Islanders start rookie in net – 11-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Quite a day at the Penguins’ morning skate. First, Sidney Crosby is back … Follow this link
Penguins & Paws Charity Pet Calendar Source: penguins.nhl.com
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Animal Rescue League Shelter and Wildlife Center have teamed up to create the 2012 Penguins & Paws Charity Pet Calendar just in time for the holiday season! This 12-month calendar features the Penguins players aw… … Go here to read the rest
Video: Verizon Game Day Report (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sam Kasan breaks down tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … See video here
Video: Game-Day: Sidney Crosby (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sidney Crosby talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. This is his first game back since his injury last year. … To see video click here
Video: Game-Day: Chris Kunitz (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Chris Kunitz talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … Watch video here
Video: Game-Day: Pascal Dupuis (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pascal Dupuis talks to the media before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … Click here to view video
Video: Sidney Crosby At Practice (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Pittsburgh Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby practices before tonight’s game against the New York Islanders. … See video here
Video: Coach’s Corner: Game-Day (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head Coach Dan Bylsma talks to reporters before tonight’s game against the NY Islanders. … To see video click here
Crosby, Michalek back; Kunitz off top power play Source: Tribune-Review
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby recently came off the ice after a 35-minute workout and pronounced himself officially ready to play tonight at Consol Energy Center against the New York Islanders. … Link
Zbynek Michalek Is Back Source: The Pensblog
Sidney Crosby won't be the only return today. Via Empty Netters and a whole bunch of other people: Zbynek Michalek is back. He'll be playing with Paul Martin once again … More here
Post-Morning Skate Buzz: Michalek returning to lineup tonight Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Post-Morning Skate Buzz & Lineup News Sidney Crosby won’t be the only one returning tonight. Defenseman Zbynek Michalek who has not played since October 22nd due to a broken finger, will return to the lineup tonight, he confirmed to reporters. With Crosby and Michalek coming off injured reserve, the Penguins must make a roster move … Read the rest here
Morning Skate Buzz; On the Penguins new look No. 1 power play unit Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby was one of the first players on the ice this morning in his return to game action. Crosby who got a cheer from his teammates when they were huddled at center ice, opened the skate doing some work with the goalies, taking passes from behind the net, then worked on his … See the article here
4 Things to know about the Islanders Source: The Pensblog
Who we'll hate, who to be scared of, and more. … Go here to read the rest
MIDGET MAJOR (18U) POINTSTREAK PEAK PERFORMER-Bob Tritschler, forward, Pittsburgh Viper Stars Source: penguins.nhl.com
Tritschler, 18, has been a big reason why the Viper Stars are sitting atop of the PHL’s 18U Midget Major Division and a big reason why they have the #1 offense in the 18U division. The 5’11”, 185 lbs. forward from Lower Burrell,… … View post
Morning Pens Buzz: On Bylsma making right call, chances of Crosby leading team in scoring & more tidbits Source: Inside Pittsburgh Sports
Morning Pens Buzz — The Penguins hit the ice in less than 30 minutes for their morning skate and it will be a media circus this morning as the national media has flocked to Pittsburgh with the return of Sidney Crosby. Here are some pre-morning skate thoughts: BYLSMA MAKING THE RIGHT CALL: — Dan Bylsma’s … See the article here
Welcome Back Sidney Crosby Source: The Pensblog
On Wednesday January 5th, 2011, you were probably still a little upset. A few days earlier you'd seen Alex Ovechkin celebrate the Washington Capitals' Winter Classic victory at Heinz Field. The final episode of HBO's 24/7 was about to air and you knew that you'd end up watching Ovechkin's celebration all over again while Bruce Boudreau patted himself on the back … Link
Penguins Report: Game Day vs. NY Islanders (Crosby Returns Edition) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Sid is back (10:00 AM). … See the rest here
What We Learned: Why aren’t the Maple Leafs a bigger deal? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend’s events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team. … See the rest here
About the Islanders – 11-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
A preview of the Islanders. When and where: 7 p.m., EST; Consol Energy Center. TV: Root Sports (in Pittsburgh), MSG (in New York), Versus (outside Pittsburgh and New York), CBC Record: 5-9-3, 13 points. … Go here to read the rest
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Pens to Hold Consecutive Toy Collections to Benefit Toys for Tots Source: penguins.nhl.com
Once again the Pittsburgh Penguins will work with the United States Marine Corps to provide local children with some holiday cheer. Fans can donate toys or cash for the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program before two home games this December… … More
Reader Contest: Which NY Islander dares hit Sidney Crosby first? (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
On Monday night, Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby will play in his first NHL game since Jan. 5, having completed over 10 months of rehabilitation from post-concussion symptoms … More here
Crosby’s return welcomed by hockey world Source: Tribune-Review
Sidney Crosby will return Monday night in a game against the New York Islanders at Consol Energy Center, his first action after missing 11 months to a career-threatening concussion. … See more here
RUMORS: The e-mails we got about Sidney Crosby Source: The Pensblog
We've been sitting on these for a while. We promised ourselves and anyone listening or reading over the summer that we wouldn't post these until Crosby's return date was set in stone. The time is now. This is a collection of all the e-mails we've gotten about Sidney Crosby retiring, having cancer, having a tumor, and, yes, having multiple sclerosis. These were dark times. Join us after the read more… The names have been blacked out to protect the foolish: And now.. … See the rest here
Sidney Crosby Returns: What to Expect in His First Game Back Source: Bleacher Report
One would think that a mid-November Penguins versus Islanders game would be an affordable game to go to, right? Well, not anymore because the greatest player in the game is set to return. The Pittsburgh Penguins superstar is expected to play against the New York Islanders Monday night at the CONSOL Energy Center on Versus. … Follow this link
Empty Netter Assists – 11-21-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins -Welcome back Sidney Crosby . -Scott Munroe made 20 saves for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 3-1 loss to the Worcester Sharks . -Patrick Killeen made 11 saves for the Wheeling Nailers in … Excerpt from
Bylsma: Crosby could play first game ‘on adrenaline’ Source: Tribune-Review
The biggest question isn’t whether Sidney Crosby will regain his touch this seems essentially a given but how he will respond to that first hit. … Visit link
Kovacevic: Relax, the Kid will be just fine Source: Tribune-Review
Enjoy a truly great day for hockey today, the grand return of one of the most exciting athletes in our city’s history. … More
Video: Welcome Back, Crosby Source: benstonium.com
Benstonium celebrates the return of Pens Captain, Sidney Crosby with this short video loosely based on the intro to the 70′s TV show Welcome Back, Kotter. … Video here
Penguins overcome rash of injuries, inconsistency Source: Post Gazette
The snapshot provided by game No. 20 on the Penguins’ regular-season schedule offered some legitimate cause for concern. The big picture provided by their performance through most of the first quarter of the season did anything but. … Visit link
NHL Roundup: Carolina ends scoring drought, beats Toronto Source: Post Gazette
Paul Maurice breathed a little sigh of relief after the Carolina Hurricanes played their best game of the week Sunday. … Go here to read the rest
Crosby taking ice tonight for Penguins against Islanders, ending long recuperation from a concussion Source: Post Gazette
Sidney Crosby will appear in his 413th National Hockey League game tonight at Consol Energy Center. It might not seem like it, though … See the article here
Video: Mike Lange’s Journal (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Mike Lange discusses whether or not he’s ever had any conflicts with players over the course of his career. … View video
Video: Pens Insider: Dad’s Trip (11/20/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
PensTV covers the 6th annual Dad’s trip as the team travels to sunny Florida. … Watch video here
Video: DSG Plays of the Week (11/21/11) Source: penguins.nhl.com
Take a look at the Top 5 Plays of last Week. Presented by Dicks Sporting Goods. … See this video
Dupuis, Cooke talk the end of #CrosbyWatch Source: Chipped Ice
Reaction from Penguins players on the impending return of team captain Sidney Crosby, who will play Monday night for the first time since Jan. 5: = RW PASCAL DUPUIS: ON HOW HE KNEW IT WAS TIME: Weve been, as you know, thinking it was close forever. … Read this article
Bylsma talks Sidney Crosby’s ice time, getting hit in NHL return (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Yahoo Sports
With Sidney Crosby’s return to NHL action scheduled for Monday night, it was on Pittsburgh Penguins Coach Dan Bylsma to attempt to maintain perspective and expectations. Good luck with that Bylsma, who spoke to the media hours after Crosby’s Continue reading … Continued here
Bylsma talks Crosby – 11-20-11 Source: Empty Netters
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma held a conference call earlier tonight regarding Sidney Crosby. It can be heard here . … More
Bylsma Transcript on Crosby’s Return Source: penguins.nhl.com
Head coach Dan Bylsma held a conference call with the media Sunday afternoon to discuss captain Sidney Crosby’s return to the lineup on Monday night when the Penguins host the New York Islanders at 7 p.m. at CONSOL Energy Center … More here
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