Talbot gives the Penguins flexibility

Talbot to make season debut against Ottawa While defenseman Jay McKee (out 2-4 weeks) is the newest member to go down with an injury, Pittsburgh is slowly getting healthier. Forward Max Talbot (shoulder surgery) will make his season debut against Ottawa and defenseman Sergei Gonchar will return to the lineup after missing 12 games with a broken wrist. Talbot’s last game in a Penguins uniform was a memorable one, scoring the game winning goal in the Penguins game 7 clinching Stanley Cup win. Talbot’s return to the lineup Thursday night will give the Penguins some much needed flexibility. Talbot has earned the right to get a shot as a top two line winger but his versatility is the most important

Talbot coming off of injured reserve as early as Wednesday

The Pittsburgh Penguins re-assigned forward Mark Letestu today in the wake of Max Talbot returning to the lineup. Talbot is expected to receive clearance to return to game action Wednesday morning from team doctors. Once cleared by team doctors, Talbot will be coming off of injured reserve and that could come as early as Wednesday. Talbot’s status for Thursday’s game against Ottawa will be a coaches decision. The Penguins did not practice today. With Talbot coming off of injured reserve, Pittsburgh is going to be up against the cap One option being discussed to give short-term relief is

Tuesday Practice Report: Talbot at least 6 weeks away from returning

Tuesday’s Practice Report Winger Max Talbot (shoulder) continues his rehabilitation and is skating for about 30 minutes before his teammates will take the ice. Talbot is working with strength and conditioning coach Mike Kadar. All signs indicate Talbot’s rehab is on schedule but he is at least 6 weeks away (likely more) from returning. Talbot can barely shoot the puck with any velocity and he has a ways to go. Sidney Crosby (groin) will practice this morning. more to come

Day 2 Training Camp: Kennedy opens camp with Malkin & Fedotenko

Day 2 Report The Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins went through their first on-ice session this morning at Mellon Arena. The players were split into three groups and each group went through a 60 minute session. *With Max Talbot sidelined for the first 6 weeks of the season, there’s an opening on Evgeni Malkin’s line. It appears Tyler Kennedy will get the first shot at playing with Malkin. Kennedy skated with Ruslan Fedotenko and Evgeni Malkin during the Penguins first session this morning. Kennedy, 23, had a career high 15 goals in 67 games played last season. Entering his third season, Kennedy has become much more patient in the offensive zone and people in know, feel he has the ability

Latest Penguins Buzz: Tangradi to join Penguins in 2010

Eric Tangradi maybe in a Penguins uniform at some point in the upcoming season but it won’t be in October or November. Tangradi will begin the 2009-2010 season in Wilkes Barre and any talk that Tangradi will be given an opportunity to earn a roster spot out of training camp is not true. In fact, Tangradi will likely be among the first cuts like Luca Caputi was last season. Tangradi is still recovering from hand surgery and Pittsburgh has absolutely no plans to rush his development. The original plan is for Tangradi to spend a full season in Wilkes Barre, but things could change at a later time and he will likely get a call-up to get his feet wet,

The Latest Penguins Buzz

The dates are set for when the players will have the Stanley Cup. It will start here in the States and then make it’s way over to Europe. There is word that Max Talbot may be sticking around Pittsburgh with the Cup as a close friend tells me it is set in stone that the Cup will be at Nakoma Restaurant on the South Side later this month/early July. Evgeni Malkin will be one of the last players to receive the Cup and will get it on August 17th. Players such as Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby will get the Cup for two days. The Latest Penguins Free Agent Buzz There has been little talk between the Penguins and defenseman Hal

Penguins take the Cup to Club Diesel on the South Side

Celebration Continues for the Stanley Cup Champions The Pittsburgh Penguins took the Stanley Cup to Club Diesel Lounge on the South Side Saturday night as the celebration continues for the Stanley Cup Champions. A numbers of players including Chris Kunitz, Marc Andre Fleury, Kris Letang, Mathieu Garon, Philippe Boucher, Petr Sykora, Pascal Dupuis were at Diesel with the Cup. Club Diesel is Pittsburgh’s #1 nightclub and is a common hangout for the players during the season. Click here to view a video from the players celebrating with the Stanley Cup at Diesel Talbot, Dupuis fill up the Cup with Miller Lite Click Read more to view more photos

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

Penguins face an enormous challenge in game 4/ Datsyuk out

Detroit leads series, 2-1 updated: 7:56 p.m. – Pavel Datsyuk participated in the pregame skate but will not play tonight. From Earlier ***Game 4 a must win for the Penguins*** Morning Buzz — Pittsburgh has taking the ice as the team begins their morning preparations for game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals. The focus around the room is that this game is a elimination game for the Penguins.   Of the 44 teams who have got out to a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, 41 of those teams have gone on to win the Stanley Cup. Pittsburgh knows how important this game is. “We know how big this Game 4 is now,” Penguins winger Max Talbot

Gonchar nets game winner; Penguins beat Red Wings 4-2

Detroit leads series, 2-1 Sergei Gonchar (3) scored mid way through the third period to break a 2-2 tie and Max Talbot (6) added two goals including an empty net goal as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 Tuesday night at Mellon Arena to cut the Red Wings series lead in half, (2-1). In a must win situation, Pittsburgh was led by NHL scoring champion Evgeni Malkin Tuesday night who added three assists to record his 11th multi-point game in the playoffs and push his playoff points total to 33.