Pens Final Two Preseason Games on TV
NHL Network will pick up the live Chicago telecast of tonight’s preseason game between the Penguins and Blackhawks at 8:30 p.m. PCNC will televise the Penguins’ preseason finale against Detroit on Sunday afternoon at 5 p.m. with Paul Steigerwald and Bob Errey having the call. Both games will be carried on local radio – on flagship station 105.9 The X, on Penguins HD radio and on pittsburghpenguins.com. Steve Mears and Phil Bourque will have the call.
Steelers honor Chuck Noll
Pittsburgh, PA, September 30, 2011 – The Pittsburgh Steelers held a press conference this morning to share plans for a new road being named in honor of former Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Chuck Noll, the only NFL coach in history to win four Super bowls. The new road will be located along the edge of Stage AE on the North Shore, running parallel between Art Rooney Way and connecting North Shore Drive and West General Robinson Street. “When the Pittsburgh Steelers hired Chuck Noll in 1969, the team had never won a playoff game,” said Art Rooney II, president of the Pittsburgh Steelers. “Coach Noll built a Steelers dynasty through the draft, and he has a legacy that includes being the
Farrior fined $15,000 for hit on Kerry Collins
The fines keep racking up for the Steelers. Mike Bires of the Beaver County Times Reports that linebacker James Farrior has been fined $15,000 for his hit on Kerry Collins in Sunday night’s game, according to Farriors agent. Collins is believed to have suffered a concussion on the hit.
Friday’s Daily Five: On PITT, Taking Page out of Bills Playbook, Sean Lee & Eric Tangradi
1. SPECTACULAR WIN FOR PITT: Todd Graham’s high-octane offense finally hit the gas and went into high gear Thursday night, routing No. 16 South Florida 44-17 in primetime. It was a spectacular win for Pittsburgh (3-2, 1-0), who desperately not only needed a win to open Big East play at home, but needed the type of dominating performance they put on playing Graham’s system. It’s a win that could get the fan excited about what to expect in the foreseeable future, regarding a brand of football that Todd Graham and his staff have been preaching. Pitt had 523 yards on offense and held the ball for 36:03, controlling the game. Running back Ray Graham was sensational, rushing for 226 yards
Penguins – Blackhawks Game Day Buzz
Pittsburgh Penguins (4-0-0) @ Chicago Blackhawks (2-2-1) When: 8:30 p.m. | Where: United Center TV: NHL Network | Radio: 105.9 X Referees: Frederick L’Ecuyer (17), Stephen Walkom (24) LINESMEN: Darren Gibbs (66), Bryan Pancich (94) Game Day Buzz *The Penguins enter tonight’s game at Chicago as one of two NHL teams to boast an undefeated record at 4-0. San Jose (5-0) is the other. Pittsburgh is attempting to finish the preseason without a loss for just the second time in club history (2008-09, 4-0-1). That year the Penguins went on to win the franchise’s third Stanley Cup in a seven-game defeat of the Detroit Red Wings. *The Penguins will finish 3-0 at home in the preseason and have not lost
Pitt routs No. 16 South Florida in spectacular fashion on prime time
Pittsburgh 44 – South Florida 17
Scott misses 2nd straight practice, not expected to play
Left Tackle Jonathan Scott missed his second straight practice due to an ankle injury. Scott is not expected to play Sunday afternoon. Trai Essex is set to start at left tackle. Elsewhere, Doug Legursky (shoulder) missed his second straight practice and is also not likely to play. Ramon Foster is preparing to start at right guard. Brett Keisel (knee), Steve McLendon (illness) and Arnaz Battle (knee) did not practice on Thursday.
Post-Practice Buzz: Decision on Morrow doesn’t have to be made until Wednesday
Cutdown Buzz Among the intriguing storylines for the Penguins going into their final cuts early next week is 1st rounder Joe Morrow who again today was used in a top pairing role with defenseman Kris Letang. What has been so impressive with Morrow is how consistent he’s been throughout camp from practices to games. For young players, they show flashes but can rarely keep up the consistency. Morrow has been able to do it and the Penguins brass is said to have been extremely impressed with his play Tuesday night as the team got a good look at him against an NHL caliber lineup with Kings dressing several regulars. Already signed to a three year entry deal this past
Bylsma expects Crosby to make road trip for start of season
The Pittsburgh Penguins are not expecting Sidney Crosby to be ready for the start of the season, but Crosby is expected to travel with the team to Vancouver next week and practice with the team. Head coach Dan Bylsma said today that he expects Crosby to make the trip and all injured played unless their rehabs dictate otherwise and are need to stay in Pittsburgh.
Crosby centers third line in practice
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has yet to be cleared for contact, but he has been elevated in his line duty. With the Penguins going through their first full team practice with the reduction of players in camp, Crosby centered the third line in today’s skate, with Pascal Dupuis and Matt Cooke on his wings.