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Sharks down Penguins 5-0: Letang suffers injury
Original at Kuklas Korner
• 1 hour ago
By Tony And the hits just keep on coming for the Penguins. No pun intended. The Penguins gave up five goals for the second consecutive game, while they failed to garner a point in consecutive games for the first time in the Dan Bylsma era, as the Sharks dominated the Penguins in San Jose, 5-0. More ba...
Example Of Non-Traditional Market- San Jose
Original at Kuklas Korner
• 3 hours ago
By Paul from Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Fox Sports Pittsburgh Penguins analyst Bob Errey agreed with me this week when I suggested San Jose, where he served as the Sharks’ first captain, was the model for how the NHL should have viewed placing teams into nontraditional markets.
Example Of Non-Traditional Market- San Jose
Original at KK Hockey
• 3 hours ago
By Paul from Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Fox Sports Pittsburgh Penguins analyst Bob Errey agreed with me this week when I suggested San Jose, where he served as the Sharks’ first captain, was the model for how the NHL should have viewed placing teams into nontraditional markets.
Can Dan Bylsma and the Pittsburgh Penguins Slow the Snowball Effect?
Original at Bleacher Report
• 4 hours ago
By Sergey Zikov Then, the New Jersey Devils came in and set the trap, which the Penguins fell face-first into. Being suffocated out in your own building is never a pleasant feeling, but the loss was the least of their concerns. High-energy and second leading scorer Tyler Kennedy was added to the shelf with a...
Penguins make a lavish stop to Burkle home
Original at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
• 14 hours ago
Billionaire Pens co-owner Ron Burkle hosted the Cup champs at his Beverly Hills mansion during the team's trip out west.
Saturday's Three Stars: Nabokov blanks Pens in routOriginal at Yahoo! Canada Sports
• 15 hours ago
By Sean Leahy Dishonorable mention: Buffalo Sabres goaltender Jhonas Enroth(notes) didn't have a memory NHL debut allowing a goal on the first shot he saw and losing to Boston 4-2 ... Powerless power-play's tonight included Buffalo (0-for-7) and Detroit (0-for-5) ... Carolina extended their power-pla...
Michael Rupp vs Brad Staubitz Nov 7, 2009
Original at hockeyfights.com
• 15 hours ago
Michael Rupp vs Brad Staubitz from the Pittsburgh Penguins at San Jose Sharks game on Nov 7, 2009 (fight, game) Michael Rupp vs Brad Staubitz from the Pittsburgh Penguins at San Jose Sharks game on Nov 7, 2009
Penguins Vs. Sharks Preview
Original at KDKA
• Sat, Nov 7
The Pittsburgh Penguins were royally flushed against the Los Angeles Kings Thursday night, and there's no better way to erase the memory than a bounce-back win.
Brian Metzer: Penguins Recall Engelland...To Make Debut Against Sharks?
Original at HockeyBuzz.com
• Sat, Nov 7
As I twittered out earlier, the Penguins recalled defenseman, Deryk Engelland. Here is the official release... The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defenseman Deryk Engelland from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by Executive Vice President and...
Puck Headlines: Empty seats for Avs; Lil' Brooks to OlympicsOriginal at Yahoo! Canada Sports
• Fri, Nov 6
By Greg Wyshynski • Josh Sacco, a.k.a. Lil' Herb Brooks, will do the "Let's Play Hockey" intro at the Minnesota Wild's game against the New York Islanders on Nov. 20. Better yet: He's going to Vancouver for the Winter Olympics. That. Is. Awesome. [Tennessean]
Kopitar Scores Twice As Kings Hand Penguins First Road Loss
Original at Pittsburgh Channel.com
• Thu, Nov 5
• 9 related articles
Anze Kopitar scored two goals, as the Los Angeles Kings tallied four times in the third period to post a 5-2 win over the Penguins, sending Pittsburgh to its first loss in eight road games this season.
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Tuesday's Three Stars: Ozzie rules, Pens roll
Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports
• Wed, Nov 4
By Matt Romig The Penguins aren't supposed to win in California and certainly the loss of Sergei Gonchar(notes) is expected to catch up with the reigning Stanley Cup champions, but neither obstacle was a factor in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Ducks. Pittsburgh blueliners combined for six points, led by...
Pittsburgh Penguins: California Preview
Original at Bleacher Report
• Tue, Nov 3
By Eric Naughton In the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs, they nearly knocked off Detroit which would have dashed the hopes of many for a finals rematch. Since the lockout, the Ducks have made the playoffs every season and won the Stanley Cup in 2007. That brings me to the Penguins. LET'S GO PENS!!!
ESPN PODCAST: STILLERS, PANTHERS, AND PENS
Original at Mondesishouse.com
• Mon, Nov 2
By noreply@blogger.com (mondesishouse) Finally, we closed out with some Pittsburgh Penguin talk, covering their incredible start despite numerous injuries, the depth and skill of their defensemen, and a comparison of Marc-Andre Fleury to another successful goalie from an era gone by.
Crosby's hat trick leads Pens past Habs
Original at Miami Herald
• Wed, Oct 28
• 27 related articles
Sidney Crosby had his third career hat trick and the Pittsburgh Penguins became the first NHL team to reach 10 victories this season, snapping the Montreal Canadiens' four-game winning streak with a 6-1 victory Wednesday night.
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What Sidney Crosby and Guillaume Latendresse Actually Have in Common?
Original at Bleacher Report
• Wed, Oct 28
By Miah D. The Mellon Arena will host the matchup between the Pens plus Sidney Crosby, and the Habs plus ... Guillaume Latendresse. Coming into tonight’s game, he has 83 points in 220 regular season games; a bunch of fans and a bunch of haters, but that came with the territory. Sidney Crosby has 408 points i...
Puck Headlines: Gaborik's injury; swine flu sweeping NHLOriginal at Yahoo! Sports
• Wed, Oct 28
By Greg Wyshynski • Beginning life without Paul Martin(notes) for a bit, the New Jersey Devils will have beat-up Mike Mottau(notes) and Colin White(notes) in their lineup against the Buffalo Sabres. [Fire & Ice] • The Gallofs bring their Rangers/Islanders sibling rivalry to Hockey Independent. Alw...
Puck Headlines: Gaborik's injury; swine flu sweeping NHLOriginal at Yahoo! Canada Sports
• Wed, Oct 28
By Greg Wyshynski • Beginning life without Paul Martin(notes) for a bit, the New Jersey Devils will have beat-up Mike Mottau(notes) and Colin White(notes) in their lineup against the Buffalo Sabres. [Fire & Ice] • The Gallofs bring their Rangers/Islanders sibling rivalry to Hockey Independent. Alw...
Devils end Penguins' 7-game winning streak
Original at Miami Herald
• Sat, Oct 24
• 21 related articles
Nicklas Bergfors, Travis Zajac and Zach Parise each had a goal and an assist and the New Jersey Devils snapped the Pittsburgh Penguins' winning streak at seven with a 4-1 victory Saturday night.
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Devils-Penguins Preview
Original at areyouwatchingthis.com
• Fri, Oct 23
• 3 related articles
By KATE HEDLIN STATS Writer New Jersey (5-3-0) at Pittsburgh (9-1-0), 7:30 p.m. EDT Sidney Crosby extended the Penguins' winning streak with a dominant performance. Pittsburgh's next opponent knows first-hand just how good he can be. Crosby and the Penguins look to be the league's first te...
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Opinion: Can Bruins, Penguins thrive with Savard, Gonchar injured?
Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Wed, Oct 21
By Greg Wyshynski The Pittsburgh Penguins, facing a significant injury of their own, are in much better shape. The Penguins lost defenseman Sergei Gonchar(notes) last night in their 5-1 win over the St. Louis Blues. Rob Rossi of the Tribune-Review has the scant details:
Opinion: Can Bruins, Penguins thrive with Savard, Gonchar injured?
Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports
• Wed, Oct 21
By Greg Wyshynski The Pittsburgh Penguins, facing a significant injury of their own, are in much better shape. The Penguins lost defenseman Sergei Gonchar(notes) last night in their 5-1 win over the St. Louis Blues. Rob Rossi of the Tribune-Review has the scant details:
Opinion: Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 Tampa Bay Lightning: What Powder Blue Curse?
Original at Bleacher Report
• Sat, Oct 17
By Sergey Zikov To start the new season, a number of potential potholes faced the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Stanley Cup Hangover. Who, us? Not on our watch, Smithy. The Four-Game Road Trip. Not a chance. No arch-rivals or Canadian visit is tripping this team up. The Powder Blue Jerseys. Hmm... When the Penguins ann...
Children's Lit: Review of Mr. Popper's Penguins
Original at rochellefrench (WordPress)
• Tue, Oct 6
By rochellefrench Written in 1938 by Richard and Florence Atwater and illustrated by Robert Lawson, Mr. Popper’s Penguins, a Newberry Honor Book, remains today a delightful tale, one filled with amazing feats, adventure, and the lesson that one’s dreams, no matter how impractical, can come true.
Opinion: The Pittsburgh Penguins: Questions for the New Season
Original at Bleacher Report
• Fri, Sep 18
By Tammy Fisher-Heldenbrand One: What About the Stanley Cup Hangover? Philadelphia: Two years in a row their cup run has been ended by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Philadelphia has steadily improved and they have more than one high scoring player. Read more Pittsburgh Penguins news on BleacherReport.com
Puck Headlines: Coyotes draw flies; Penguins' rings, predictionsOriginal at Yahoo! Sports
• Wed, Sep 16
By Greg Wyshynski • Mike Richards(notes) learned a thing or two about a thing or two last season when it comes to being a mature captain in the National Hockey League. The Philadelphia Flyers continue to really, really impress you the more you look at them. [Philly.com]
Puck Headlines: Coyotes draw flies; Penguins' rings, predictionsOriginal at Yahoo! Canada Sports
• Wed, Sep 16
By Greg Wyshynski • Mike Richards(notes) learned a thing or two about a thing or two last season when it comes to being a mature captain in the National Hockey League. The Philadelphia Flyers continue to really, really impress you the more you look at them. [Philly.com]
Podcast: Bryan Trottier Interview 6-5-09
Original at a1135.g.akamai.net
• Fri, Jun 5
Bryan calls in to the guys to discuss Penguins hockey and his years as a player.
Podcast: Chatting About the Finals
Original at Kuklas Korner
• Tue, Jun 2
By Alanah McGinley Last night, Papa Joe Chevalier of Las Vegas radio’s KLAV1230 spent some time chatting with Paul Kukla. Papa Joe is a long-time Penguins’ fan and he and Paul looked back at the first two games of these Stanley Cup Finals, then looked forward to tonight’s game.
Podcast: Chatting About the Finals
Original at KK Hockey
• Tue, Jun 2
By Alanah McGinley Last night, Papa Joe Chevalier of Las Vegas radio’s KLAV1230 spent some time chatting with Paul Kukla. Papa Joe is a long-time Penguins’ fan and he and Paul looked back at the first two games of these Stanley Cup Finals, then looked forward to tonight’s game.
Podcast: Mike Lange Interview 5-15-09
Original at a1135.g.akamai.net
• Fri, May 15
Hall of Fame announcer Mike Lange calls in to talk to the guys about the Penguins in the playoffs.
Crosby's 1st Game 7 will be Ovechkin's 3rd
Original at areyouwatchingthis.com
• Tue, May 12
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Va.(AP) -- When the Washington Capitals host the Pittsburgh Penguins to finish their taut, thrilling Eastern Conference semifinal Wednesday night, Alex Ovechkin's third career Game 7 in the NHL playoffs will mark Sidney Crosby's debut i...
Opinion: Puck Headlines: Ovechkin continues to endear himself to PittsburghOriginal at Yahoo! Canada Sports
• Wed, May 6
By Greg Wyshynski • NHL ratings success stories are found throughout the first round, including the highest numbers for the New York Rangers in 12 years and the Boston Bruins' highest ratings ever on NESN. But in Washington, a ratings ... decline? [Sports Media Watch]
Capitals-Penguins: Second Round, Game Three Preview
Original at Bleacher Report
• Wed, May 6
By Dave Nichols They say that a playoff series doesn't really start until a home team loses. The Washington Capitals travel to Pittsburgh for tonight's Game Three ready to test that old adage against the Penguins in Mellon Arena. RETURN OF THE DRAMA
Podcast: Coach Bylsma interview 4-29
Original at a1135.g.akamai.net
• Wed, Apr 29
Coach Dan Bylsma calls Jim and Randy the day after he was officially named "Head" coach of the Penguins.
Podcast: Pens Bill Guerin interview 4-28
Original at a1135.g.akamai.net
• Tue, Apr 28
Penguins Billy Guerin calls Jim and Randy before finding out who they will face in round 2.
Opinion: Are We Watching The End of The Flyers Organization As We Know It?
Original at Bleacher Report
• Sat, Apr 18
By Scott Brown If the Philadelphia Flyers get swept away by the Penguins in their first round series, are the Flyers as we know them finished? I look at this situation alot like the Ottawa Senators of the early 2000's. The Senators were exactly the opposite. A finesse team that scored alot of points and the...
Podcast: Bruins player wimps out after Crosby removes visor for fight
Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports
• Thu, Mar 19
By Greg Wyshynski The incident referenced above between Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby and Boston Bruins star center Marc Savard is now the stuff of hockey folklore. We've received about three dozen variations of this e-mail since the Penguins' 6-4 victory over the Bruins last Sunday.
Puck Headlines: Carrie Underwood in the house for Sens/PredsOriginal at Yahoo! Canada Sports
• Mon, Feb 16
By Greg Wyshynski • Deposed Pittsburgh Penguins Coach Michel Therrien says he didn't see his firing coming, that the conversation with GM Ray Shero took about five seconds and that the Penguins will "make the playoffs." At least one of these thoughts seems a tad hyperbolic. [Tribune-Review]
Malkin: Fans might hate Crosby because of his 'behavior'
Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Tue, Dec 16
By Greg Wyshynski But it begins with Malkin talking about losing in the Stanley Cup finals to the Detroit Red Wings. Here's the translated interview from SovSport (thanks again, Dmitry): I am getting more mature. It is time to live away from Sergei Gonchar. To start a family." And Philadelphia?
Podcast: Puck Headlines: Calling for an All-Star Game boycottOriginal at Yahoo! Sports
• Wed, Nov 26
By Greg Wyshynski • Finally, and via UniWatch, here's a rather cool video about the creation of a hand-painted bubble hockey game featuring the 1974 Broad Street Bullies against Philadelphia Flyers alumni, as well as some other bubble hockey highlights. The time-lapse photography that shows a Team USA p...
Podcast: Puck Headlines: Calling for an All-Star Game boycottOriginal at Yahoo! Canada Sports
• Wed, Nov 26
By Greg Wyshynski • Finally, and via UniWatch, here's a rather cool video about the creation of a hand-painted bubble hockey game featuring the 1974 Broad Street Bullies against Philadelphia Flyers alumni, as well as some other bubble hockey highlights. The time-lapse photography that shows a Team USA p...
Opinion: Hockey - Mario Lemieux First Nhl Goal hockeyOriginal at YouTube
• Sat, Nov 15
By rss@youtube.com (Sentinvenyyttaja) Mario Lemieux (born October 5, 1965) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 17 seasons for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL) between 1984 and 2005. He is currently the Penguins' principal owner and chairman of the board, having bought t...
Podcast: Puck Headlines: Our Milan Lucic man-crush is at critical massOriginal at Yahoo! Canada Sports
• Fri, Nov 14
By Greg Wyshynski • What killed the Edmonton Oilers' Kid Line? [CBC Sports] • Lost in all of that Pittsburgh Penguins celebration from earlier in the week: Darren McCarty scored a nice goal for the Detroit Red Wings. Now, when is he going to drop the gloves again? [Snapshots]
Podcast: Debating Sidney Crosby's wingers and the Penguins' Cup chances
Original at Yahoo! Canada Sports
• Tue, Sep 2
By Greg Wyshynski Eight of the 10 respondents referred to the Penguins as the team to beat in the East; five of them went as far as to predict the Penguins will win the Stanley Cup this season. Isn't this the most likely scenario for the Penguins this season?
Opinion: Sept 27- Sid turns 21
Original at fans.nhl.com
• Sun, Aug 3
The Trib's interview with Crosby about his 21st Birthday plans & changes. Sidney Crosby's offseason training gets serious Monday when he hits the ice. The only day he plans to take off between then and Sept. 17 -- the opening of Penguins' training camp -- is Thursday, his 21st birthday. Ye...
Fanfiction: Oh, kinkfest.
Original at mithrigil (Livejournal)
• Thu, Jul 17
By Mith, Metasexual This is one of those "I'm a horrible person" fics, I think. Doesn't help that I wrote it on the plane and bus back to Pittsburgh during that whole Penguins thing. Title: Declining Resource Author: Mithrigil Fandom: Battlestar Galactica 2004 Characters: Felix Gaeta, Gaius Baltar Rating: N...
Opinion: Pittsburgh Penguins Offseason Report: Hossa Stresses "Cup Over Cash"
Original at Bleacher Report
• Sat, Jun 7
By Eric Kuzmiak The Pittsburgh Penguins made one final visit to the Mellon Arena on Friday afternoon. It was a day which included locker cleaning and sparatic interviews with the press. Penguins' forward Marian Hossa commented on his looming off season situation for the first time on Friday.
Fanfiction: Welcome to Pittsburgh.
Original at vyvolat-hokej (Livejournal)
• Mon, Mar 10
By The Last Line of Defence. Written by: lady_lilith and lady_death. Title: Welcome to Pittsburgh. Fandom: NHL: Pittsburgh Penguins. Characters: Jaromír Jágr, Robert Lang. Word Count: 4,256 Rating: R. Summary: Jaromir meets his new teammate. Author's Notes: This is set on October 30, 1997. Jaromir's first season "le...
Patch: Penguins On Perez's Wish List: Mayor Pens Letter To Mario Lemieux ...
Original at International News Service
• Sat, Dec 23
Australia - Dec 23, 2006 Anyhow, assume that Santa is a Penguin, he owns an NHL hockey team full of Penguins, and he's looking for a new patch of ice for them all to skate on. ...