Tag Sidney Crosby

Sidney Crosby cleared for contact

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby appears to be symptom free and ready to make his long-awaited return to the ice for the second time this season. Doctors gave Crosby the go-ahead to participate in contact drills with the rest of…

NHL Photo of the Day

Pittsburgh Penguins star forward Evgeni Malkin takes the spot for NHL Photo of the Day for his excellent weekend performance. The Penguins defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning Saturday, or more so, pounded the Lightning. Malkin netted 3 goals and added…

NHL Photo of the Day

A lot of stuff happened over the weekend, including a big payday for James Neal of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Neal, who has 30 goals and 57 points on the season, agreed to a six-year, $30 million extension. Neal has continued…

Pittsburgh Penguins Plagued with Injuries

The currently falling in the standings Pittsburgh Penguins look to be at a fork in the road. The team, who have gone 4-6-0 in their last 10, needs to muster up some confidence and chemistry if they wish to make…

Fantasy Friday

The Hot List: Evander Kane (forward): Kane has had a huge week with three goals, one assist and 11 shots on goal. Kane appears to have found his groove and is poised to easily surpass his career point totals and…

Three more concussions confirmed today for NHL players

Concussions continue to ravage the NHL as another three players were announced to be suffering from concussions or concussion-like symptoms today. Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber and Los Angeles Kings forward Simon Gagne will both sit after being diagnosed with…

2011-12 NHL Season Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins

Key Offseason Additions: Steve Sullivan Key Offseason Losses: Max Talbot, Michael Rupp, Alex Kovalev Last Season Ranking: 4th in the East Offense: The Penguins showed resiliency last year despite an injury-riddled season and it appears as if the team will…