Game Day Buzz: Skinner back for Canes; Malkin skates again; Despres scratched for 2nd straight game?
GAME DAY BUZZ PENGUINS (13-7-0, 26 PTS) @ HURRICANES (9-8-1, 19 PTS) MALKIN SKATES AGAIN Things continue to move in the right direction for Evgeni Malkin who skated again this morning at Southpointe. Malkin has been symptom free since Tuesday and has now skated in consecutive days. The Penguins continue to indicate there is no
NHL: Robert Bortuzzo an in-season extension candidate?
LATEST ROBERT BORTUZZO RUMORS Is Robert Bortuzzo a prime in-season extension candidate for the Penguins?
Morning Pens Buzz: Bortuzzo making his mark; Reese earns high praise from Bylsma
MORNING PENS BUZZ In five games, Robert Bortuzzo is showing why the organization opted to keep him over the likes of Brian Strait and Ben Lovejoy. He brings elements the Penguins have lacked on their blueline and he’s a unique defenseman at 6-foot-4 who plays physical and can skate well. Bortuzzo made his mark Thursday
Morning Pens Buzz on Scouting Meetings, Open competition in goal, Bortuzzo/Strait & Knuble interest?
MORNING PENS BUZZ The Penguins pro scouting meetings are underway this week beginning yesterday and here’s some rumblings coming out of Penguin circles: — As the dust has settled a bit since the signing of Tomas Vokoun on Monday to a two year, $4 million deal, strong indications now out of the organization is that this
Bortuzzo, Tangradi added to Eastern Conference All-Star roster
The American Hockey League today announced four additions to the team rosters for the 2011 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Capital BlueCross, to take place Sunday and Monday, Jan. 30 and 31, in Hershey, Pa.
Rookie Tournament Buzz: Jeffrey getting rave reviews
Rookie Tournament Buzz Word out of Penguins circles is that Dustin Jeffrey and Geoff Walker have been the two best players on the ice in the Penguins 2010 Rookie tournament. Zach Sill has also been a standout. Jeffrey who has three goals in the tournament, is doing what he has to do as some of the
Farm Report: Penguins interested in grooming Dustin Jeffrey into a left winger
Johnson back at full health Right winger Nick Johnson (6ft2, 200lbs), is regarded by many NHL scouts as the Penguins most under-rated prospect. Johnson plays a strong two-way game and caught the eye of many members in the organization this past September, when Johnson pushed for a roster spot out of camp. Johnson likely would
Penguins prospect camp: Day 4
The Pittsburgh Penguins top prospects returned to the ice this afternoon as they went through their 4th day of conditioning. The first two ice sessions centered around drills, instruction, attention to details, while “On-ice testing” was conducted today.
Prospect Nick Johnson among top performers on day 1
Prospect Nick Johnson (2004, 3rd round pick) has the look of a player ready to build off of what was a strong playoff run to end his first professional season. Top 5 Performers from Day 1 1. RW Nick Johnson (2004, 3rd round pick) *Notes from Today’s Skate – Beaming with confidence and looked a
Defenseman Robert Bortuzzo has strong first day
Robert Bortuzzo, Age 20 Height: 6-4, Weight: 207 lbs 2007, 3rd round selection 08-09 stats: Kitchener (OHL) – 23GP – 1G – 16A – 17 pts – 24 PIM Scouting Report from Day 1