Wednesday’s Practice Report
The Latest from today’s practice. Plus a update on Hal Gill, Daryl Sydor, and Matt Cooke. Blackhawks scouting a Penguins defenseman?
Inside Report: Post Game Analysis & More
Pittsburgh 2 – Boston 1 The Penguins spoiled the Bruins home opener behind a strong performance from Dany Sabourin who made 35 saves. Bruins forward Phil Kessel netted his 5th goal of the season and is developing into a top 6 winger. Would the Penguins have been better off drafting Phil Kessel or Jonathan Toews over Jordan Staal? Read more for the latest inside buzz on how close the Penguins were to selecting Kessel or Toews; plus a update on the Penguins plans for Janne Pesonen.
The Latest Penguins Buzz
Are the Penguins exploring the possibility of acquiring Marian Gaborik? Read more for the latest
The Latest Penguins Buzz
Are the Penguins listening to offers for Jordan Staal? A Eastern Conference team has interest in Paul Bissonnette and it is likely that Daryl Sydor will remain with the Penguins for the time being.
NHL: Penguins eye Elite Defenseman?
Do the Penguins have a strong interest in one of the league’s top defenseman?
The Latest Penguins Buzz
Is Pittsburgh preparing a package for a major impact player? Plus are the Islanders still interested in Daryl Sydor? Read more for the latest rumblings
Thursday’s Practice Report
DePaoli’s got the inside scoop from practice. Read more for the latest from this mornings workout and the lines Michel Therrien went with.
NHL: Wednesday’s Rumor Mill
O’Sullivan signs three year deal The LA Kings have signed forward Patrick O’Sullivan to a three year deal. O’Sullivan missed all of training camp due to his high demands but in recent days the two sides made progress in negotiations. Last season, O’Sullivan scored 22 goals and added 31 assists for 53 points. Hurricanes to pursue Brendan Shanahan? The Carolina Hurricanes have made plays for Glen Murray and Mark Parrish over the course of the summer. Thus far they have come up empty. In the market for a top 6 winger the Canes may now make a pitch for Brendan Shanahan. Shanahan who continues to wait on the Rangers has drawn interest from the Washington Capitals, St. Louis Blues, Ottawa
NHL: Bruins place Peter Schaefer on waivers
Bruins place Schaefer on waivers
The Latest Penguins Buzz
Expect a lot of different line combinations the next couple weeks. Therrien may even look into splitting up Staal and Malkin if he doesn’t find the right combination for Crosby. Pascal Dupuis could be on the verge of falling to the fourth line, according to a source. Some insiders I’ve talked to seem a bit worried about Miroslav Satan and don’t see him being much more than a 17-20 goal scorer. The biggest concern has been the lack of velocity on his shot according to a source. It is still early Last week a source told me a Penguins scout has been urging Ray Shero