Latest Draft Buzz: Four wingers on Pittsburgh’s Radar in 1st round
With the NHL Draft less than two weeks away, the New York Islanders will select London (OHL) forward John Tavares. After weeks of going back and forth between Tavares and Modo defenseman Victor Hedman, the Islanders brass have decided on Tavares. Hedman was under serious consideration as the thought of adding a potential franchise defenseman would be the best move for the long-run ,playing in a “center” rich division and having to face Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby 6 times a year Tavares is a special player and the outcry from the Islanders fan base would be too much to handle for the Islanders organization, if they decided to pass on Tavares. There is a strong need to sell tickets and
Staal takes his game to another level in games 6 & 7
The performance of Jordan Staal in games 6 and 7, played a big factor in the Penguins upsetting the Detroit Red Wings in the Stanley Cup Final. In the final two games of the series, Staal took his game to the next level. He didn’t light up the scoresheet but he was strong in both ends of the ice and Friday night might have been the most complete game I have seen from Staal all season. He stepped in for the injured Sidney Crosby and played his heart out, winning battles in the corners and like the rest of his teammates, put it all on the line. I have been hard on Staa at times as I feel expectations should
Pittsburgh Penguins: Stanley Cup Champions
The Pittsburgh Penguins did the unthinkable, winning four of five games from the Detroit Red Wings to claim their third Stanley Cup in franchise history, beating the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 Friday night in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Determination, will and courage prevailed Pittsburgh to a 2-1 win as Max Talbot scored two goals and Marc Andre Fleury was sensational in the net, turning aside 23 of 24 shots. Losing captain Sidney Crosby in the second period with an MCL injury, Pittsburgh overcame odds all season to become the first road team to win a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final since 1971. Although Crosby would return to the ice in the third period for a
Game 7 Morning Skate Update: Satan to replace Sykora
The Pittsburgh Penguins just took the ice about 30 minutes ago as the team prepares for game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. The anticipation is sky high in the locker room and Pittsburgh is a confident team right now. The Penguins started out the skate going through some flow drills and then went into their normal power play one and power play two rotations. Dan Bylsma will not go with seven defensemen and will dress 12 forwards tonight, sources tell Inside Pittsburgh Sports. Miroslav Satan will be back in the lineup and will replace Petr Sykora. Satan skated with the 4th line and with the second power play during the morning skate Petr Sykora who is believed to have
Stanley Cup Final: Game 7 Showdown
Game 7 Detroit vs Pittsburgh (Friday 8:00 p.m. est) The anticipation for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals is sky high as the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings will meet one last time in Game 7 at Joe Louis Arena, Friday night. There couldn’t be any better storylines as Sidney Crosby (the face of the league) looks for redemption and to claim his first Stanley Cup at the young age of 21. In Crosby’s way are the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Detroit Red Wings who are looking to claim their 5th championship in 12 years. The home team in the Finals are 6-0 and home team’s are 12-2 in the history of Game 7’s in the Cup
Inside the Numbers: Pittsburgh looks to defy Odds in Game 7
For most players, tomorrow night is going to be a dream come true playing in a game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final. “All the street hockey I’ve played, you’re saying that it’s Stanley Cup final, Game 7, Penguins forward Max Talbot said.” It’s every kid’s dream to be part of that game. We’re going to have the chance to be out there and play that game for real.” As the Penguins have just arrived in Detroit, Sidney Crosby is going to be at the center of attention leading up to game 7. Crosby has been held pointless for the past two games and only has 3 points in the series. With the series shifting back to Detroit, Crosby has
Foot injury could keep Sykora out of the lineup for game 7
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Petr Sykora was getting treatment on his right foot/Ankle this morning at Mellon Arena and he is being regarded as doubtful for Friday’s game. Sykora suffered the injury in the second period of Tuesday night’s game, blocking a shot that went off of his right foot. Sykora returned to the lineup Tuesday night, after being scratched for 14 straight games. Game 6 was likely Sykora’s last game in a Penguins uniform. The impending free agent has a multi-year offer from Metallurg Magnitogorski of the KHL. Currently there isn’t much interest from both sides regarding on a possible return for next season as Sykora has struggled to play in Dan Bylsma up-tempo system. If Sykora misses Game 7
June 9th has been a special day for the Penguins organization
On the 25th anniversary of one of the biggest days in Penguins’ history: the drafting of Hall of Famer /current owner Mario Lemieux in 1984, the Penguins beat the Red Wings 2-1 on what will go down as one of the most important wins in the teams playoff history. There wasn’t a prouder person in the locker room last night than Mario Lemieux. Lemieux who has taking a more active role in the day to day operations visited the team minutes before the drop of the puck. What was most impressive about Pittsburgh’s 2-1 win was that Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby were held without a point. It was the first time that the Penguins won a playoff game when
Penguins force Game 7 in Stanley Cup Final
Series tied 3-3 Marc Andre Fleury made 25 saves and Jordan Staal, Tyler Kennedy each scored as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 Tuesday night to force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Finals. Coming off a 5-0 loss to Detroit Saturday night, the all important first goal fueled Pittsburgh’s win as Jordan Staal scored 51 seconds into the second period, Pittsburgh jumped out to a 1-0 lead. Staal had his finest game of the series, scoring the opening goal and having a strong night in the face-off circle, winning 57% of his draws. The former 2nd overall selection picked the right time to have his strongest performance of the series.
Game 6: What to Watch For
Pascal Dupuis and other members of the Penguins organization who witnessed the Detroit Red Wings celebrating a Stanley Cup Championship in Pittsburgh described the feeling of watching Detroit skate around with the Cup as “sickening”. It is do or die for Pittsburgh and they have all the motivation they need. Pittsburgh is 8-2 on home ice in the playoffs and 2-0 during the Stanley Cup Finals. The defending Champs will be looking to repeat as champions tonight and close out the series. What to Watch For