Tag Sidney Crosby

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News

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…

Chris
March 6, 2012

Soap Box

Five storylines to follow in the remaining weeks of the 2011-12 NHL season

With the NHL trade deadline now several days behind us, the focus again shifts back to the race for the playoffs over the final five of the season. With the standings so tight on both sides of the NHL, teams…

Chris
March 3, 2012

NHL Photo of the Day

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…

EB
February 27, 2012

NHL Photo of the Day

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…

EB
February 20, 2012

Fantasy

Fantasy Hockey Friday: Is it time to trade Sidney Crosby?

Despite his injury woes, Sidney Crosby is still owned in 95 percent of all Yahoo Fantasy Hockey leagues. This means that most of you are in the same boat as me, with Crosby stashed on the IR, constantly checking for…

Chris
February 10, 2012
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News, Soap Box

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…

EB
January 11, 2012

Fantasy

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…

Chris
December 30, 2011
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News

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…

Chris
December 27, 2011

News

Crosby return appears imminent, doesn’t rule out Friday return

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby appears to be on the verge of returning to NHL action for the first time in over 10 months, although both Crosby and the Penguins organization remain hesitant to state an actual return date. “We…

Chris
November 9, 2011
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Season Previews

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…

Chris
September 2, 2011