Pre-season Game 4: Post-Toronto Thoughts
Toronto — Fielding a lineup that was missing Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin to name a few, Pittsburgh played an aggressive, up-tempo game against the Maple Leafs Tuesday night. A positive sign was the fact that a number players on the bubble played with a lot of determination. Cuts will be made tomorrow afternoon. *The top forward on the night for the Penguins was prospect (RW) Nick Johnson. Johnson played a complete game at both ends of the ice.
Penguins sign Ben Lovejoy, Tim Wallace
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Ben Lovejoy to a one year deal. Lovejoy, 25, recorded seven goals and 24 assists for 31 points in 76 games for the Penguins AHL affiliate Wilkes Barre/Scranton in 2008-2009. The Penguins also signed Tim Wallace to a two year (2-way) contract.
The Latest Penguins Buzz
The Stanley Cup is back in Pittsburgh today as Eddie Johnston has his day with the Cup. Johnson has been a fixture in the front office since the 1980’s and will continue to have a role in the organization for atleast one more season or until he decides to retire. A number of players, team personnel have already had their day with the Cup. Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby will have the Cup last. Malkin will have the Cup on August 17-18 and plans to throw a big party in his hometown. *** The Penguins are very pleased on how free agency has gone. With Jay McKee in the fold, the teams #1 priority is adding a veteran goaltender to battle
Penguins 5-1-1 under interim head coach Dan Bylsma
Penguins 5-1-1 under head coach Dan Bylsma
Penguins Lineup vs New Jersey
According to sources Eric Godard will be a healthy scratch against the New Jersey Devils. Dupuis – Crosby – Satan Fedotenko – Malkin – Sykora Cooke – Staal – Minard Taffe – Talbot – Wallace D-Pairs Orpik – Scuderi Eaton – Letang Goligoski – Lovejoy Dany Sabourin will start in goal Crosby, Malkin now 1-2 in All Star Voting