NHL: Dupuis off the top line?
Michel Therrien switched up his lines during the Penguins last preseason game moving Ruslan Fedotenko up to the 1st line in place of Pascal Dupuis. Through two practices in Sweden, Fedotenko remains on the top line. More to come Source: Pittsburgh Penguins
Inside Look at the Pittsburgh Penguins
Will Miroslav Satan be able to replace Marian Hossa? Plus some quick hits on the rumor mill and which Penguins forward almost prevented the Penguins from acquiring Marian Hossa.
NHL: Sabres showcasing Afinogenov?
The Buffalo Sabres aggressively tried to trade right winger Maxim Afinogenov this summer. Afinogenov who played in only 56 games last season registered 10 goals and 18 assists to go along with a -16 plus/minus rating. Afinogenov enters this season playing on the Sabres first line and some speculate that the Sabres may be showcasing him for a trade Source: Buffalo News
Pirates to target OF Hermida again?
Free Preview: Inside Access The 2008 season is over for the Pirates and just like the last 16 years it is a season they would like to forget. The Pirates won their season finale today 6-1 to finish the season 67-95. Now it is time to look ahead to the off-season and some quick hits on a few players the Pirates may target.
Week 4 Recap
Cleveland 20 – Cincinnati 12 There was disarray on the Browns sidelines and Derek Anderson was not very good but he saved his job for at least one more week. The one bright spot for the Bengals is the play of 1st round pick Keith Rivers Tampa Bay 30 – Green Bay 21 Emotional game for Buccaneers kicker Matt Bryant who had to bury his infant child on Saturday. What a great performance by Bryant (3 Field Goals) under the circumstances. Hard to put this in perspective. It was great to see the Buccaneers being able to honor Bryant’s son with a Win. Kansas City 33 – Denver 19 Biggest upset of the day. Denver (3-1) has major issues on
NHL: Selanne signs 2yr -$5.25 million contract
The Anaheim Ducks have signed Teemu Selanne to a two year deal. Selanne entered training camp on a tryout contract until the Ducks could trade defenseman Mathieu Schneider to clear salary cap room. Selanne a 10 time NHL All-Star is Anaheim’s career leader in seven categories, including goals (325), points (689), and game-winning goals (54) Anaheim Ducks
MLB: Yankees to pursue Nate McLouth?
Expect to hear a lot Nate McLouth trade rumors this summer. The Pirates will listen to offers for every player on their roster including McLouth. Jon Heyman of CNNSI reports the Yankees are likely to make a big play for McLouth this winter Source: CNNSI
Ruutu and Neil a perfect match?
Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jarkko Ruutu has had a strong training camp with the Ottawa Senators. Ruutu and the Senators face-off against the Penguins Saturday afternoon in Stockholm, Sweden. What should the Penguins expect from Ruutu? Plus the Latest rumblings from Stockholm, including an update on Glen Murray.
NHL: Bruins looking to upgrade their blueline?
Bruins GM Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli remains in the market for a veteran defenseman according to the Boston Herald.The Herald speculates that the Bruins could be preparing a major deal. One would likely include forward Phil Kessel who the Bruins aggressively tried to trade over the summer. The Bruins have also inquired about a Penguins defenseman. Check our previous Insider reports to find out which defenseman they expressed interest in. Source: Boston Herald
Penguins to re-assign Richmond and James
More to come. Team to take 25 players to SwedenThe 25-man roster for the Sweden trip includes 15 forwards, seven defensemen and three goaltenders. The forwards are Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Jordan Staal, Petr Sykora, Miroslav Satan, Ruslan Fedotekno, Matt Cooke, Max Talbot, Tyler Kennedy, Pascal Dupuis, Eric Godard, Jeff Taffe, Janne Pesonen, Bill Thomas and Paul Bissonnette.   The defensemen are Brooks Orpik, Rob Scuderi, Hal Gill, Mark Eaton, Darryl Sydor, Kris Letang and Alex Goligoski.   The goaltenders are Marc-Andre Fleury, Dany Sabourin and John Curry. Updated: 2:55 p.m. The Latest on Paul Bissonnette