Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

Rumors: Lightning, Coyotes, Penguins and Habs

On the Tampa Bay Lighting and Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Custance of ESPN: It's becoming clear that Steven Stamkos may be better suited in Tampa to play on the wing. Stamkos finds it easier to create speed for his game…

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Injuries: Canucks, Pens, Preds, Senators, Leafs and More

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Stephen Whyno: Center Brandon Sutter will be out for four to six weeks after having sports hernia surgery. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jenn Menendez of the Pittsburgh Post-Garzette: GM Jim Rutherford said that Pascal…

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NHL Injuries: Penguins, Sens, Stars, Lightning and More

A roundup of NHL injuries On the Montreal Canadiens ... Tony Marinaro: Hearing that Carey Price's injury is a meniscus tear in his right knee. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jenn Menendez: Coach Mike Johnston said that Pascal Dupuis wasn't…

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Rumors II: Flames, Bruins and Penguins

On the Calgary Flames ... Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: The Flames haven't lived up to expectations this season, but it doesn't really make sense to start trading a bunch of players. GM Brad Treliving doesn't see them doing…

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Rumors II: Six Potential Trade Targets … Crosby-Lemieux Rift?

On six players who could be traded ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: Allen looks at six players who could be traded before the trade deadline. 1. Travis Hamonic (NYI) - the Oilers appear to be a good trade partner,…

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Injuries: Pens, Isles, Lightning, Coyotes, Flyers, Sabres, Leafs and Blues

On the Penguins ... Bob McKenzie: Olli Maatta remained in hospital over night. No update on his status just yet. Dave Molinari: There is no indication that Maatta does have damage to any of his internal organs. not very good replays…

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GIFs: Malkin, Bieksa, Andersen, Doughty, Marleau and Leafs

A look at some GIFs from last night. Slick move by Evgeni Malkin ... Absolute filth from Evgeni Malkin pic.twitter.com/PtTHeAd7sd— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) November 18, 2015 ATTENTION: Evgeni Malkin is not presently in the same world as us. https://t.co/N3tzmvin6F— NHL (@NHL)…

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Rumors: Avalanche, Penguins and Oilers

On the Avalanche and Matt Duchene ... Mike Ziesberger of the Toronto Sun: Avs Matt Duchene on the trade rumors. “Did it catch me off-guard? Yeah, a little bit,” Duchene revealed Monday at the Air Canada Centre, where his Avs…

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Rumors V: Penguins, Flyers and Canucks

On the Penguins ... Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger:  "if Pitt fails, is it time that you finally break up Crosby and Malkin by throwing Malkin out there. Such a crazy league now" ...  "if Pitt doesn't achieve goals of being a…

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2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 5

The Canadiens remain at the top as they received seven of eight first place rankings. The Stars hold down second spot, with the Rangers jumping from seventh to third. The Blues and Capitals round out this weeks top five. Since…

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Injuries: Pens, Habs, Lightning, Sharks, Wild, Leafs and More

On the Penguins ... Dave Molinari: Pascal Dupuis practiced yesterday. It seems that whatever tests were performed on Dupuis when he returned to Pittsburgh detected no blood clot-related problems. Seth Rorabaugh: Coach Mike Johnston said that Pascal Dupuis has been…

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Injuries: Penguins, Wild, Wings, Stars, Canucks, Blues and Caps

On the Penguins ... Dave Molinari: Pascal Dupuis missed last night's game as he was taken to hospital as a precaution. The Penguins said that he was experiencing symptoms that "may or may not" be related to his previous blood…

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