Penn State #3 in AP Top 25
Penn State moves up to #3 in the A.P. Top 25 The Penn State Nittany Lions did what national title contenders are suppose to do. They dominated Wisconsin Saturday night in all facets of the game. Daryl Clark is not only resembling Michael Robinson on the field but he‚Äôs showing Robinson’s leadership off the field. Clark has jump started the Lions offense from day one and through seven games they rank among the nation‚Äôs best. The Lions have won by an average of 34.3 points and rank among the top 10 nationally in at least six major statistical categories.
Inside Look at the Pittsburgh Penguins
Penguins fall to Devils 2-1 The most glaring stat of last night‚Äôs loss was the Penguins were outshot 49-15 by the New Jersey Devils. The Devils controlled the play, won loose pucks and they were the more physical team. Michel Therrien said it best last night when he said his team ‚Äúdidn‚Äôt work‚Äù. Goaltender Marc Andre Fleury was phenomenal and nearly stole two points away from the Devils if it wasn‚Äôt for a fluke goal off of Hal Gill’s skate. A concern for me was the Devils were the faster team. They showed a lot more team speed than the Penguins did Saturday night. The Penguins power play is now 2-18 on the season after going 1-4 against the Devils
Game 3: NewJersey Devils (1-0-0) at Pittsburgh Penguins (1-1-0)
The New Jersey Devils come into tonight’s game with a 1-0 record after defeating the New York Islanders Friday night. Martin Brodeur made 25 saves on 26 shots to lead the Devils to a 2-1 win in their season opener. The Penguins come into tonight’s game at 1-1 after splitting with the Ottawa Senators last weekend in Sweden. Penguins Lineup Fedotenko РCrosby РSatan Staal РMalkin РKennedy Dupuis РTalbot РCooke Bissonnette РZigomanis РGodard D-Pairings
Penguins sign Joey Haddad to three year entry-level contract
Inside Pittsburgh Sports has learned The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Joey Haddad to a three year entry-level contract and have re-assigned him to the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The 6-2, 189-pound forward attended the Penguins prospect camp and earned an invitation to main training camp. Haddad played well in the prospect camp playing on a line with prospect Casey Pierro-Zabotel. Haddad played in 70 games with Cape Breton last season, scoring 62 points (31 goals, 31 assists) along with 103 penalty minutes.
Vancouver, LA top Gaborik’s wishlist; Knuble on the trade block?
The Marian Gaborik situation has taking another turn for the worse as Gaborik has turned down a 8yr Р$80 million deal from the Minnesota Wild. $8 million per season is likely the highest the Wild will go, but it’s not really about the money for Gaborik. The Wild have begun targeting potential trade partners. If the Wild try to move Gaborik now, they are looking for an impact player plus prospects in return. If they wait until the deadline , the Wild will likely receive a deal similar to what the Atlanta Thrashers received last season for Marian Hossa. Sources indicate if Gaborik had his wish he would be traded to the Vancouver Canucks or LA Kings. He will
Source: Zigomanis to play in home opener
According to a source Mike Zigomanis will play tomorrow night in the Penguins home opener against the New Jersey Devils centering Paul Bissonnette and Eric Godard Lines in practice this morning Fedotenko – Crosby – Satan Staal – Malkin – Kennedy Dupuis – Talbot – Cooke Bissonnette – Zigomanis – Godard Bill Thomas will be a healthy scratch
Quick Hits
The Penguins acquisition of center Mike Zigomanis is clearly a depth move. Zigomanis, 27, split the 2007-08 season between the Phoenix Coyotes and the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League (AHL). The right-handed shooter appeared in 33 games for the Coyotes, recording three points (two goals, one assist) and six penalty minutes. Zigomanis was brought in because of his face-off ability and he gives the Penguins another option which is a good thing. Zigomanis has struggled to stay in the NHL. People I’ve talked to don’t expect him to be a regular. He will likely bounce in and out of the lineup and split time between WBS and Pittsburgh. Fans like to over-rate players their team acquires and
NHL: Gaborik turns down 8yr – $80 million deal
Minnesota Wild forward Marian Gaborik has turned down a 8 year deal worth $80 million according to multiple reports.
Malkin turns down $11 million offer, says he’s “No Radulov”
David Staples from the Edmonton Journal just sent me this. Metallurg Magnitogorsk offered Evgeni Malkin $11 million per season but he told them no thanks Link
NHL Opening Night on Versus
Toronto Maple Leafs (36-35-11) at Detroit Red Wings (54-21-7) 7:00 p.m. The defending Stanley Cup Champions begin their title defense tonight against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Red Wings head into this season with what some argue may be the deepest team the NHL has seen in the past decade. The Red Wings not only brought back their entire team from last spring, but they signed Marian Hossa who was the #1 player on the free agent market. Hossa will team with Pavel Datsyuk to form one of the league’s most dynamic duos. To offset Hossa and Datsyuk, the Red Wings have two of the games top five players in F Henrik Zetterberg and D Niklas Lidstrom. The Red Wings