Top prospect Simon Despres to make NHL debut vs Capitals
Top prospect Simon Despres, the Penguins 2009 first round pick will make his NHL debut tomorrow night vs the Washington Capitals.
Morning Pens Buzz: On the Rangers Game Changers; Pens didn’t take advantage of off night for King Henrik; By the Numbers & more tidbits
New York 4 – Pittsburgh 3 Post-Game Buzz: Rangers have game changers unlike previous years The New York Rangers (13-5-3, 29 pts) who are trying to move into elite status in the Eastern Conference, have put together a strong stretch of wins with three straight victories against Washington, Philadelphia and now Pittsburgh. What we saw tonight from the Rangers is that they have the game changers in their lineup that can alter a game unlike previous years. Pittsburgh (14-7-4, 32 pts) jumped out to a 1-0 lead with a late first period goal from James Neal and Pittsburgh came out dominating play in the second period with great offensive zone possession, but the game suddenly turned. Ryan Callahan got New York on
Crosby has 21 multi-point games in his last 35 regular season games
Sidney Crosby continues to move up the ranks in the NHL points race. Crosby collected 2 assists in the Penguins 4-3 loss to the New York Rangers, giving him 11 points in five games. Crosby notched his 4th multiple point game of the season and for those scoring at home, Crosby is on pace for 136 points, averaging 2.2 points per game. Some staggering numbers for Crosby: He has points in 38 of his last 43 regular season games, including 24 multi-point games during that span. An even better number for Crosby is over his last 35 regular season games where has 21 multi-point games during that span, dating back to October 30, 2010.
Measuring Stick Game: Penguins @ Rangers Pre-Game Buzz, News and Notes
Pittsburgh Penguins (14 – 6 – 4 (32 pts) @ New York Rangers (12 – 5 – 3 (27 pts) When: 7:38 PM | Where: Madison Square Garden Referees: Dean Morton #36, Dan O’Halloran #13 | Linesmen Jean Morin #97, Tim Nowak #77 Pre-Game Buzz The Penguins will be down two defensemen tonight as Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek have both been ruled out. Alexandre Picard and Robert Bortuzzo have been recalled and will play. Bortuzzo will be appearing in his second career NHL game…..Marc Andre Fleury (13-3-2) will get the start in goal. Fleury is tied for the NHL lead with 13 wins and is 18-10-7 with a 2.80 GAA and .907 SV% in his career vs the Rangers.
Letang, Michalek out for tonight’s game vs Rangers
The Penguins will be down two defensemen for tonight’s game vs the New York Rangers. Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek both traveled to New York and participated in today’s morning skate, but both have been ruled out for tonight’s game and are returning to Pittsburgh to be evaluated for their respective injuries.
Tomlin encouraged by young emerging players; Latest Injury Buzz & more
Tomlin encouraged by contributions from young “emerging players” Few could find encouraging things out of the Steelers 13-9 win vs the Kansas City Chiefs but Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin sure did. Tomlin opened today’s press conference with high praise of three young emerging players. “{There} was some encouraging things, ” Tomlin said on his assessment of the game. “Guys such as Wes Saunders, Ryan Mundy, Jason Worilds and others, ” Tomlin said. Type of contributions we need from young and emerging players.” In the win, Saunders scored the teams only touchdown with a great grab, while Worilds and Mundy had excellent games on the defensive side of the ball. Mundy led the Steelers with 11 tackles and had an
James Neal fined $2,500
 Penguins winger James Neal was fined $2,500 for high sticking PK Subban in Saturday’s game. Â
Pirates intend to actively entertain trade inquiries for Hanrahan at Winter Meetings; McCutchen rumors & more
Pre-Winter Meetings Buzz Pirates GM Neal Huntington has made it known to teams that closer Joel Hanrahan is available via trade this off-season, industry sources indicate.
Max Pacioretty suspended 3 games for hit on Letang
Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty has been suspended 3 games for delivering an illegal hit to the head of Penguins defenseman Kris Letang, the NHL announced this evening The incident occurred at 16:46 of the third period. Letang suffered a broken nose as a result of the hit. No penalty was assessed on the play. Letang later returned to the game and scored in overtime prevailing the Penguins to a 4-3 win. Brendan Shanahan explained that despite the fact Kris Letang knew a hit was coming and must accept responsibility to take a hit due to the position he put himself in, Pacioretty made Letang’s head the principle target and {Letang’s head} was recklessly targeted
Post-Practice Buzz: Circle calendars for Dec 16; On Letang status for NYR; Challenging stretch Ahead & Crosby tidbits
(Credit: Ottawa Senators.com) Post-Practice Buzz