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Who You Callin’ an Old Man?

Chaiwoman — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:47:45 +0000

Categories: Analysis, Features, News Digest, Opinion

Tags: Bill Guerin, Brian Boucher, Chris Kunitz, Evgeni Malkin, Gary Roberts, Jordan Staal, New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ray Shero, Sergei Gonchar. Philadelphia Flyers, Sidney Crosby, Stanley Cup, Tyler Kennedy

Conversation has perennially buzzed around the topic of who Ray Shero can get to play with Sidney Crosby, over and over, ad nauseum. Hockey talking heads felt semi-optimistic about the acquisitions of Chris Kunitz and Bill Guerin, but it always seemed that these guys were what could be obtained for now; after all, Guerin...

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A Date with Destiny

Chaiwoman — Sat, 30 May 2009 19:06:18 +0000

Categories: Features, News Digest, Opinion

Tags: AHL, Alex Goligoski, Alexander Ovechkin, Bill Guerin, Brooks Orpik, Chris Kunitz, Craig Adams, Dan Bylsma, Detroit Red Wings, Eric Goddard, Eric Staal, Evgeni Malkin, Gary Roberts, Hal Gill, Jordan Staal, Kris Letang, Marc-Andre Fleury, Marian Hossa, Mark Eaton, Mark Madden, Matt Cooke, Maxime Talbot, Mike Zigomanis, Miroslav Satan, Pascal Depuis, Paul Bissonnette, Petr Sykora, Philippe Boucher, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ray Shero, Rob Scuderi, Ruslan Fedotenko, Ryan Malone, Sergei Gonchar, Stanley Cup Finals 2008, Stanley Cup Finals 2009, Sudney Crosby, Tyler Kennedy

Hearken back… Stanley Cup Finals (2008)… The Pittsburgh Penguins found themselves like Cinderella at the ball, in the Stanley Cup Finals facing the storied and formidable Detroit Red Wings. For me, it might as well have been USA versus USSR in the 1980 Olympics, it was that gut-wrenching. We all felt the overwhelming crush of...

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Lucky Number 13

Chaiwoman — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:24:54 +0000

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

Tags: Bill Guerin, Chris Kunitz, Clause Giroux, Dan Bylsma, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Evgeni Malkin, Gary Roberts, Hal Gill, Jeff Carter, Kimmo Timonen, Kris Letang, Marc-Andre Fleury, Marian Hossa, Martin Biron, Maxime Talbot, Mike Knuble, Pascal Dupuis, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sergei Gonchar, Sidney Crosby

Fridays and the number 13 are traditionally viewed as a very unlucky combination, but it was a Friday night, and it was Number 13, Bill Guerin, who brought the luck to the team in game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals match-up against the Philadelphia Flyers. Game 2 had a decidedly different feel to it...

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Third “Line’s” a Charm

Chaiwoman — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:05:59 +0000

Categories: Analysis, Features, News Digest, Opinion

Tags: Bill Guerin, Dan Bylsma, Evgeni Malkin, Gary Roberts, Jordan Staal, Matt Cooke, Michel Therrien, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ray Shero, Sidney Crosby, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tyler Kennedy

It is now official. The Pittsburgh Penguins have not one mystical, magical two-headed monster, but TWO of them. It’s no secret that Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have become the two-headed monster, but in the final, intense run to the playoffs, another two-headed monster reared up in the form of Jordan Staal and Tyler Kennedy....

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Broken Foot No Problem as Talbot Scores Game Winner

Paul — Mon, 12 May 2008 03:52:06 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Evgeni Malkin, Gary Roberts, Georges Laraque, Jordan Staal, Marc-Andre Fleury, Marian Hossa, Max Talbot, Penguins Win, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Playoffs, Ryan Malone, Sidney Crosby

The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday night to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Max Talbot, playing his first game back since breaking his foot in Game 3 against the New York Rangers, scored the game winning goal midway through the 3rd period. ...

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Penguins Take 3-0 Series Lead

Paul — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:54:22 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Evgeni Malkin, Game Recap, Gary Roberts, Jordan Staal, Marc-Andre Fleury, Marian Hossa, Max Talbot, Ottawa Senators, Penguins Win, Pittsburgh Penguins, Playoffs, Sidney Crosby

The Pittsburgh Penguins continued their march through round one of the playoffs as they beat an inspired Ottawa Senators team 4-1 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the series. Despite the emotional lift of getting Daniel Alfredsson back in the lineup, putting forth their best effort of the series, and scoring first, the...

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Penguins Beat Senators 4-0

Paul — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:59:44 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Evgeni Malkin, Gary Roberts, Marc-Andre Fleury, Marian Hossa, Ottawa Senators, Penguins Win, Petr Sykora, Pittsburgh Penguins, Playoffs, Sidney Crosby

The Pittsburgh Penguins won Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoff series against Ottawa Senators decisively by shutting them out 4-0. Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was perfect in net, turning aside all 26 shots by the Senators. Wiley veteran Gary Roberts playing in just his 2nd game since returning from a 42-game hiaitus with a broken leg, scored...

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Penguins Win Shootout, Take Atlantic Lead

Paul — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 02:41:40 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Atlanta Thrashers, Evgeni Malkin, Game Recap, Gary Roberts, Kris Letang, Marc-Andre Fleury, Max Talbot, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ryan Malone, Sidney Crosby

The Pittsburgh Penguins jumped out to an early lead but ultimately needed a shootout to beat the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday afternoon, 3-2. Marc-Andre Fleury, playing in his first full start since returning from his high ankle sprain injury, turned aside all three shots in the shootout to capture the win. Kris Letang scored the...

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Penguins Face Uphill Battle as Injuries Mount

Paul — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:01:32 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Adam Hall, Gary Roberts, Injury, Marc-Andre Fleury, Mark Eaton, Max Talbot, Opinion, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby

Since the beginning of December, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been dealt their fare share of adversity. Despite injuries to key elements of their lineup, they managed to overcome the struggles and put together a 16-6-1 record since December 1st. They put together this impressive run despite losing their #1 goaltender, their #1 veteran, their #2 defenseman,...

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Roberts Breaks Leg as Pens Shutout Sabres

Paul — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 04:28:44 +0000

Categories: News Digest

Tags: Buffalo Sabres, Colby Armstrong, Evgeni Malkin, Game Recap, Gary Roberts, Injury, Penguins Win

The Pittsburgh Penguins played a very strong game and won the first leg of their indoor/outdoor back-to-back series against Buffalo Saturday night as they shut out the Sabres 2-0. Despite the win, the Penguins suffered a loss in the 2nd period. After being honored by Ray Shero at the beginning of the game for scoring 900-points...

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