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Shutting the Doors

By J. OzVath on February 8, 2010

Shutting the Doors

People who read SLBD with any form of regularity know that over the weekend of February 6th/7th 2010 there was... [More]

Kovalchuk Traded to Devils

By J. OzVath on February 4, 2010

Kovalchuk Traded to Devils

As if the Atlantic needed more firepower: Ilya Kovalchuk traded to Devils It was confirmed Thursday that the Devils... [More]

Winter WXR May Force Pens to Take A Bus to DC

The Nation Weather Service is forecasting a major snow event for this weekend in the Washington D.C. area.  After... [More]

Whitney, Gleason Named to U.S. Roster

From Empty Netters: According to Kevin Allen of USA Today, Ducks defenseman and former Penguin Ryan Whitney and... [More]

Practice Report: Talbot Leaves After 15 Minutes

The Penguins held their off-day practice that saw every player on the ice except Eric Godard who is on IR until... [More]

Kunitz Cleared for Return

By J. OzVath on February 2, 2010

Kunitz Cleared for Return

From The Insider On Pittsburgh Sports: Pittsburgh Penguins winger Chris Kunitz (abdominal) has been cleared to... [More]

Penguins Re-Assign Johnson, Letestu

From the Official Release: The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forwards Nick Johnson and Mark Letestu and... [More]

Rangers and Flames Get it Done

By J. OzVath on February 2, 2010

Rangers and Flames Get it Done

For completeness sake from the Rangers: New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today... [More]

A Glance to the Line, Schedule, and Cap Space

As of this morning we are 29 days away from the NHL trade deadline which is March 3rd at 3pm EST.  The Penguins... [More]

Comeback City, How’s That Feel Sabres?  Pens Win 5-4

After going down 3-1 Sidney Crosby’s 2nd Period Hattrick powers the Penguins back who hold on to the 5-4... [More]

WBRE Responds to Preemption Criticism

To their credit, WBRE 28 Scranton, just responded to me regarding a phone call I had placed to them about the premption... [More]

Pittsburgh Looks to Catch 3rd Place Sabres.

Pittsburgh hosts the Buffalo Sabres for the first time this season tonight at Mellon Arena at 7p EST  in the last... [More]

Leafs on the Move Getting Phaneuf and Giggy

In case you missed NBC’s 20 seconds on it the Toronto Maple Leafs made two different moves today. The Maple... [More]

Pens Top Wings in Shootout 2-1

By J. OzVath on January 31, 2010

Pens Top Wings in Shootout 2-1

Jimmy Howard would steal a game for the Wings for 65 minutes but ultimately was bested in the Shootout as the Pens... [More]

NBC Prempting Pens for 700 Club in Some Markets

First big stick tap to Tony over at The Confluence for this find: You’re gonna be out of luck if you were looking... [More]

Penguins Recall Forwards Nick Johnson and Mark Letestu

The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forwards Nick Johnson and Mark Letestu from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the... [More]

Green Gets 3 Games for Elbow on Frolik

During Friday Nights Capitals/Panthers game Caps Dman and Team Canada reject Mike Green laid what might be the... [More]

Shake Hands and Come Out Fighting

The last time these two met the Penguins raised their third Stanley Cup on Joe Louis Arena ice.  Max Talbot had... [More]

Penguins Re-Assign Forwards Conner, Johnson

The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forwards Chris Conner and Nick Johnson to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the... [More]

Union Mandated Defensive Day Off :: Pens Lose 4-1

Malkin scored first but the the defense made travel plans and Pittsburgh drops one to the Senators 4-1.  Brian... [More]

Penguins Resign Vitale

By J. OzVath on January 28, 2010

Penguins Resign Vitale

From The Pittsburgh Penguins news feed : The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Joe Vitale to a two-year contract... [More]

Godard Out Until After Olympics

The Penguins finally shed some light on the situation with Eric Godard.  He will be out 4-6 weeks with a groin... [More]

Penguins Seek to Stop Surging Sens – N. Johnson Recalled

The Penguins host the Ottawa Senators this evening for the final meetup of the regular season between the two teams. ... [More]

Penguins Recall Conner Again

By J. OzVath on January 27, 2010

Penguins Recall Conner Again

One Day after sending him to the AHL the Penguins have recalled Chris Conner back to the NHL club according to... [More]

TK, Dad Day-to-day. Gogo Out for Sens

Honestly too many different things going on to put up an authoritative title for this entry.  Here is the Wednesday... [More]

Elliott On Fire or Benefiting from Soft Schedule?

Brian Elliott is playing just about as well as any goalie in hockey right now is the talk.  He was named first... [More]

No Word on Godard

By J. OzVath on January 27, 2010

No Word on Godard

Eric Godard hobbled off the ice during the first period of the Penguins 4-2 win over the Rangers Monday night. ... [More]

Challenges: A Bad Idea Gaining Steam

In case you haven’t noticed when I’m not dealing with something at work, doing something with my kids,... [More]