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Penguins Add More Grit With Asham Signing

Paul — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:45:05 +0000

Categories: Features

Tags: Arron Asham, Craig Adams, Eric Godard, Jordan Staal, Matt Cooke, Max Talbot, Michael Rupp, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tyler Kennedy

The Pittsburgh Penguins added more bite to their bottom six on Friday by signing physical right wing role player Arron Asham to a one-year deal worth $700K. The move signals the redefinition of what the Penguins’ 3rd/4th lines will bring to the mix this coming season with Jordan Staal’s anticipated move to the top 6. Specifically….grit,...

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Opening Salvos

Chaiwoman — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:03:37 +0000

Categories: Analysis, Features, Highlights, News Digest, Opinion

Tags: Bill Guerin, Brooks Orpik, Cam Ward, Carolina Hurricanes, Chris Kunitz, Craig Adams, Dan Bylsma, Donald Brashear, Eric Godard, Eric Staal, Evgeni Malkin, Jay McKee, Jordan Staal, Kris Letang, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mario Lemieux, Matt Cooke, Mike Rupp, Milan Michalek, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Pascal Depuis, Pascal Leclaire, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ray Whitney, Sergei Gonchar, Sidney Crosby, Tom Barrasso, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tyler Kennedy

The Pittsburgh Penguins opened their 2009-10 season with their first back-to-back set of games, and their double-dose of New York opponents were chomping at the bit to get at the Kings of the Hill. A home-opener of cosmic proportions ensued with the raising of the Stanley Cup banner for the last time in the Igloo. It...

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Tangradi to Debut on Crosby’s Wing in Tonight’s Pre-Season Opener

Paul — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:10:25 +0000

Categories: Announcements, Features, News Digest

Tags: Brad Thiessen, Chris Connor, Chris Kunitz, Deryk Engelland, Dustin Jeffrey, Eric Godard, Eric Tangradi, Jay McKee, Joe Vitale, Jordan Staal, Line Combinations, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mark Eaton, Pascal Dupuis, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pre-Season, Robert Bortuzzo, Ruslan Fedotenko, Ryan Bayda, Sergei Gonchar, Sidney Crosby, Simon Despres, Zack Sill

Just a little over 3 months after winning the Stanley Cup in Detroit, the Pittsburgh Penguins return to the ice tonight for the pre-season opener against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Mellon Arena. The game comes after just a couple days of training camp practice, being accelerated to accomodate the upcoming G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh. ...

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TK on Malkin’s Wing for Day 1 of Practice

Paul — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:06:09 +0000

Categories: Features, Highlights, News Digest

Tags: Aaron Boogard, Alex Goligoski, Alex Grant, Ben Lovejoy, Bill Guerin, Brad Thiessen, Brent Johnson, Brian Strait, Brooks Orpik, Casey Pierro-Zabotel, Chris Connor, Chris Kunitz, Chris Lee, Craig Adams, Deryk Engelland, Dustin Jeffrey, Eric Godard, Eric Tangradi, Evgeni Malkin, Jamie Hunt, Jay McKee, Joe Vitale, Joey Haddad, John Curry, Jonathan D'Aversa, Jordan Parise, Jordan Staal, Keven Veilleux, Kris Letang, Lane Caffaro, Luca Caputi, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mark Eaton, Mark Letestu, Matt Cooke, Mike Rupp, Nathan Guenin, Nathan Moon, Nick Johnson, Nick Petersen, Pascal Dupuis, Paul Bissonnette, Pittsburgh Penguins, Robert Bortuzzo, Ruslan Fedotenko, Ryan Bayda, Sergei Gonchar, Sidney Crosby, Simon Despres, Tim Wallace, Training Camp, Tyler Kennedy, Wade Brookbank, Wyatt Smith, Zach Sill

On-ice practice began this morning at Mellon Arena for the Pittsburgh Penguins 2009/10 Training Camp. The most notable news from today is that Tyler Kennedy was the first player to be paired up with Evgeni Malkin and Ruslan Fedotenko. I am sure that this is just one of many pairings that will be evaluated on...

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Penguins 3rd Jersey Debuts Tonight

Paul — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:00:25 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Alex Goligoski, Eric Godard, Kris Letang, Paul Bissonnette, Pittsburgh Penguins, Third Jersey, Tyler Kennedy, Winter Classic

The Pittsburgh Penguins will debut their new 3rd Jersey on Saturday night at Mellon Arena as they face-off against the Buffalo Sabres. The classic blue jersey became a hit after being worn at the Winter Classic in Buffalo on New Years Day, but the retro jersey’s roots date back to the late 1960s and early...

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Sabourin Hot in Net as Penguins Win 2-1 in Shootout

Paul — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:57:28 +0000

Categories: Highlights, News Digest

Tags: Boston Bruins, Brooks Orpik, Dany Sabourin, Eric Godard, Evgeni Malkin, Game Recap, Highlights, Max Talbot, Mike Zigomanis, Miroslav Satan, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby, Video

The Pittsburgh Penguins got their first North American road win of the 2008-09 season on Monday night as they beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 after an extended shootout. Backup Goaltender Dany Sabourin, playing in his first game of the season, was nothing short of outstanding as he turned aside 35 of 36 shots in regulation...

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Penguins Ground Flyers 3-2 in Overtime

Paul — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:28:47 +0000

Categories: Highlights, News Digest

Tags: Brooks Orpik, Eric Godard, Game Recap, Kris Letang, Marc-Andre Fleury, Matt Cooke, Mike Zigomanis, Overtime, Pascal Dupuis, Philadelphia Flyers, Photos, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tyler Kennedy, Video

The Pittsburgh Penguins rebounded from their late overtime loss against the Devils on Saturday to grab a late overtime win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. The Penguins used up most of the sudden death overtime before Pascal Dupuis scored the game winner with just 11-seconds left to win the game 3-2. The win...

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Penguins Announce Monday Night Lineup

Paul — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:42:33 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Aaron Boogard, Adam Heinrich, Alex Goligoski, Bill Thomas, Danny Richmond, Dany Sabourin, Deryk Engelland, Eric Godard, Hal Gill, Janne Pesonen, Jeff Taffe, John Curry, Kris Beech, Kris Letang, Mark Eaton, Max Talbot, Paul Bissonnette, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pre-Season, Ruslan Fedotenko, Ryan Stone, Tyler Kennedy

The Pittsburgh Penguins continue their pre-season play on Monday night as they play Game #2 against the Lightning in Tampa Bay. While the Pens played most of their A-List talent in Saturday night’s loss to the Lightning, they will field a much different team for Monday night’s game. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Miroslav Satan, Jordan...

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Penguins Lose Pre-Season Opener in Shootout

Paul — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 13:42:01 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Alex Goligoski, Ben Lovejoy, Eric Godard, Evgeni Malkin, Injury, Janne Pesonen, Jordan Staal, Marc-Andre Fleury, Miroslav Satan, Petr Sykora, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pre-Season, Ryan Stone, Sergei Gonchar, Sidney Crosby, Tampa Bay Lightning

The Pittsburgh Penguins battled back from a 3-1 defecit, but ultimately lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning in a shootout when #1 draft pick Steven Stamkos scored the deciding goal on Saturday night. The Lightning, under new head coach and former ESPN color analyst Barry Melrose, sat many of its veterans for the pre-season opener, including Vinny...

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Pittsburgh Penguins 2008 Training Camp Preview

Paul — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:40:38 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Alex Goligoski, Alex Grant, Ben Lovejoy, Chris Minard, Connor James, Dany Sabourin, Deryk Engelland, Eric Godard, Evgeni Malkin, Janne Pesonen, Jeff Taffe, John Curry, Jonathan Filewich, Jordan Staal, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mark Eaton, Matt Cooke, Maxime Talbot, Pascal Dupuis, Petr Sykora, Pittsburgh Penguins, Prospects, Ryan Stone, Ryan Whitney, Sidney Crosby, TJ Kemp, Training Camp, Tyler Kennedy

After a short summer break, the Pittsburgh Penguins are ready to hit the ice again as they get back to training camp this week. Over the summer, the team saw some significant complexion changes with the exodus of some key role players. Yet, despite the loss of Marian Hossa, Ryan Malone, Gary Roberts, Ty Conklin,...

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