Zbynek Michalek avoids suspension and fine.
Via Puckdaddy:
Zbynek Michalek of the Pittsburgh Penguins was in a peculiar position on Monday: Arguing that his hit on Matt Hendricks of the Washington Capitals didn't warrant anything more than the elbowing minor it received on Sunday afternoon, while waiting to hear if the hit Alex Ovechkin put on Michalek would received its own punishment.
The first skate to drop...
Via The Pensblog
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20 days ago
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20 days ago
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Michalek Out a Month With Broken Finger
The Penguins took another big hit on the injury front this weekend as Zbynek Michalek broke a finger while blocking a shot and will be out at least a month. This may be as costly of an injury as Crosby or Malkin as Michalek has been an absolute monster for the Pens in the first few weeks of the season. The pairing of him and Martin have been one of the best pairings in all...
Via Bleed Black & Gold
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October 24, 2011
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October 24, 2011
Ovechkin Suspended; Michalek Receives No Discipline
Brendan Shanahan and the Department of Player Safety has suspended Alex Ovechkin for his hit on Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek for three games. The hit occurred early in the second period of Sunday afternoon’s game between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins at the CONSOL Energy Center.
Shanahan explains that Ovechkin’s hit is a violation of Rule...
Via Rant Sports
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20 days ago
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Ovechkin, Penguins' Michalek to have hearings with NHL
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek will have hearings with the NHL on Monday following their actions during Sunday's contest.
Ovechkin, who scored during the 4-3 overtime loss, left his feet to deliver a hit to the head of Michlaek at 4:05 of the second period.
For his part, Michalek received a minor elbowing penalty...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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20 days ago
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20 days ago
Alex Ovechkin Suspended Three Games for Launching Himself at Penguins' Zbynek Michalek (Video)
Alex Ovechkin has had an up-and-down season for the Capitals. Now, the talented winger will be forced to miss Washington's next three games. Ovechkin has been suspended by the NHL for launching himself at Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek during Sunday's game. The incident occurred at 4:05 of the second period, as Ovechkin left his feet to hit Michalek into the...
Via NESN.com
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20 days ago
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20 days ago
Hearings Today for Michalek, Ovechkin Hits
According to NHL.com, hearings with the Department of Player Safety are scheduled today for both Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek and Washington’s Alex Ovechkin regarding each of their questionable hits that occurred during Sunday afternoon’s game at the CONSOL Energy Center between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals.
Early in the second period (4...
Via Rant Sports
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20 days ago
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Will Ovechkin be disciplined for his leaping hit on Michalek? (Video)
In the second period of the Capitals 4-3 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday, Alexander Ovechkin added another hit to his long, long, long list of controversial hits and incidents he's been involved in during his career.With about 13 minutes left in the 2nd, Ovechkin left his feet and delivered a check on Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek. On the hit, Ovechkin...
Via Talk Hockey
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21 days ago
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21 days ago
Pittsburgh Penguins Season Grades: Zbynek Michalek
Today’s Penguins Puck’s Pittsburgh Penguins 2011 Season Grades will feature the season of free agent acquisition defenseman Zbynek Michalek.
Grading scale: The grading scale will range from A+ down through F, with half grades (+/-) included.
The players will be graded on their overall season performance, as well as how they performed compared to their potential, talent level...
Via Penguins Puck
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May 14, 2011
No Discipline For Michalek
via TSN, The NHL has decided that no suspension or fine will be handed to Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Zbynek Michalek for his hit on Washington’s Matt Hendricks on Sunday night.
Michalek was assessed a minor elbowing penalty for the hit just before the mid-way mark of the second period. Michalek made contact with Hendricks in the end boards behind the Pittsburgh net shortly...
Via Kukla's Korner
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20 days ago
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20 days ago
Penguins Notebook: Hit on Michalek sparks penalty
The NHL might direct extra attention today on two plays from the Penguins' 4-3 overtime victory Sunday against the Washington Capitals at Consol Energy Center. Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek figures to show up prominently in both -- and, from his perspective, one had a role in the other.
Via Post-Gazette
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21 days ago
Neal, Michalek Lead Pens to Victory
Z. Michalek celebrates his first goal of the season. (Photo by Getty Images)
James Neal and Zbynek Michalek both scored their first goals as Penguins – 3:17 apart early in the second period – and Marc-Andre Fleury made 29 saves to lead Pittsburgh to a 3-1 win over visiting Buffalo.
Neal set up Michalek’s eventual game-winner, and his relentless back-check led to Mark Letestu’s...
Via Pens Labryinth
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March 08, 2011
Ovechkin, Michalek Await Possible Punishment
It's not too out of the ordinary for at least one player to check into the Shanaban Hotel following a slate of NHL games over the course of a weekend. However, having one player involved on both the receiving, and delivering end of a possible punishment by the NHL's Department of Player Safety is far more rare.
That will be the case for Pittsburgh's Zbynek Michalek, as both...
Via Tonight's Healthy Scratches
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20 days ago
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No extra discipline for Penguins' Michalek
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek will not be fined or suspended by the NHL for a hit on Washington's Matt Hendricks Sunday.
Via Post-Gazette
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20 days ago
Players Respond To Concussion Prevention
via Sports Illustrated, Is the NHL doing enough to prevent concussions caused by hits to the head?
Just the right amount 79%
Too much 11%
Too little 9%
FAST FACTS
With Alex Ovechkin drawing a three-game charging suspension for a hit to the head of the Penguins’ Zbynek Michalek, the league’s new rules remain in the spotlight…. Percentages for each response were virtually...
Via Kukla's Korner
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11 days ago
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11 days ago
Pens' Michalek is due back against Ottawa
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek is a good bet to return from a concussion, but while he returns to the lineup, many around the league will be exiting for the same reason.
Via Pittsburghlive.com
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December 15, 2011
More Injuries: Penguins’ Zbynek Michalek Out With Broken Finger
This is beyond the ridiculous. The Pittsburgh Penguins can’t keep an above-average player in the lineup for more than a month at a time.
The team learned today that defenseman Zbynek Michalek will miss about a month with a broken finger.
Michalek suffered the injury while blocking a shot in the third period of Saturday’s 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils.
Not much news...
Via Rant Sports
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October 24, 2011
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October 24, 2011
So does the NHL suspend Ovechkin for hit on Zbynek Michalek?
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I don't like this hit one bit. Unless my eyes are playing tricks on me, it looks like Alex Ovechkin left his feet to hit Zbynek Michalek with a hit to the head. There is no logical reason to allow these types of dirty, dangerous hits.
So doe the NHL have the intestinal fortitude to suspend for...
Via Goon's World
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21 days ago
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21 days ago
Penguins defenseman Michalek pleased with NHL's decisions
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek is thankful he wasn't suspended for elbowing Washington's Matt Hendricks in a game this past weekend.
Via Pittsburghlive.com
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19 days ago
Pens' Michalek out with broken finger
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek is out 4-6 weeks after breaking his finger in right hand.
Michalek sustained the injury in the third period of a 4-1 win over New Jersey on Saturday when he dived to block a slap shot by New Jersey's Rod Pelley.
Coach Dan Bylsma says Michalek will not need surgery. The injury forces the team to shuffle its defensive pairings. Paul...
Via AP on Fox
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October 24, 2011
Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin Faces Disciplinary Hearing
Washington Capitals captain and superstar Alex Ovechkin is set to face a disciplinary hearing after his hit on Zbynek Michalek during the Capitals 4-3 OT loss on Sunday. Ovechkin laid a bone-crushing check on Michalek approximately 4 minutes and 5 seconds into the second period on Sunday. During the play, Ovechkin’s feet appeared to leave the ice prior to making contact, but...
Via Rant Sports
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20 days ago
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20 days ago
Penguins defensemen Letang, Michalek return home
Injured Penguins defensemen Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek returned home to Pittsburgh to be re-evaluated while their teammates took on the Rangers in New York.
Letang broke his nose Saturday in Montreal when he was struck by Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty, who was suspended three games for the hit. The defenseman practiced Monday and skated Tuesday morning in New York, but said...
Via AP on Fox
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November 29, 2011
Pens' D Michalek out 4-6 weeks with broken finger
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek is out 4-6 weeks after breaking his finger in right hand.
Michalek sustained the injury in the third period of a 4-1 win over New Jersey on Saturday when he dived to block a slap shot by New Jersey's Rod Pelley.
Coach Dan Bylsma says Michalek will not need surgery. The injury forces the team to shuffle its defensive pairings. Paul...
Via AP on Fox
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October 24, 2011
Evgeni Malkin Named NHL’s First Star; Zbynek Michalek, Alex Ovechkin Hearings Today
Evgeni Malkin continued his torrid scoring pace this weekend and was rewarded for it.
Malkin had a goal and two assists yesterday against the Washington Capitals and now has a three-point lead on Philadelphia’s Claude Giroux for the NHL scoring lead.
This morning, Malkin was named the NHL’s first star of the week. His 26 goals and 32 assists rank third and seventh, respectively...
Via Rant Sports
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20 days ago
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20 days ago
Penguins D Letang, Michalek to miss Thursday's game
Pittsburgh Penguins defensemen Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek will sit out Thursday's game against Washington.
Both players are dealing with concussion-like symptoms.
Letang suffered a broken nose Saturday on a hit by Montreal's Max Pacrioretty, who drew a three-game suspension for the blow.
He practiced Monday and Tuesday but was experiencing trouble breathing. He...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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November 30, 2011
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November 30, 2011
Michalek to Skate for Czech Republic at World Championships
Zbynek Michalek will join the Czech Republic national team at the 2011 IIHF World Hockey Championships, taking place April 29 to May 15 in Kosice, Slovakia.
“I take a lot of pride playing for my national team,” Michalek said. &ldquo...
Via nhl.com
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April 29, 2011
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