Tuesday’s Flyers – Pens Playoff Report: Bylsma singing the praises of Bryz; Post-Practice Reactions, Tidbits & GM Brian Burke talks “The Pittsburgh Model”
TUESDAY’S PLAYOFF REPORT — Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma was singing the praises of Flyers goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov today following the Penguins workout. “I know Bryz and I have experience playing with him and coaching against him, ” Bylsma said. “Bryzâs talent is something we havenât seen a lot of, but itâs very high end. Heâs an extremely talented goalie, a big body goalie with quick legs from side to side. Thatâs what weâre going to see with Bryzgalov. I expect him to be in there for every game. Thatâs what weâre looking for.” — A week or two ahead of schedule, defenseman Ben Lovejoy is a near lock to be an option to play this week and word as of this
Hockey Olympics: Russia names roster; Injuries opening spot for Whitney on Team USA?
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin and defenseman Sergei Gonchar were named to Russia’s 2010 Hockey Olympic team on Friday for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Russia is considered a favorite to win Gold at the games. The provisional rosters of all teams in the men’s ice hockey tournament at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games will be announced between December 23 and January 1. The final Olympic rosters will be registered on February 15 at the directorate meeting one day prior to the beginning of the tournament. After that date, no replacements are possible. Goaltenders Ilya Bryzgalov – Phoenix Coyotes, NHL Evgeni Nabokov – San Jose Sharks, NHL Semyon Varlamov – Washington Capitals, NHL Defensemen Sergei Gonchar – Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL