http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/96 Recent articles about the Pittsburgh Penguins en-us Can Sidney Crosby carry the team like Evgeni Malkin did in 2008 when Sid was out with a high ankle sprain? In those 21 games, the Pens were 11-6-4 and Malkin had 14 goals and 22 assists and his game picked up considerably. I have yet to see this from Crosby playing without Malkin. Do you think he has it in him to take the team on his shoulders as Malkin did in 2008? Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Can_Sid_carry_the_Penguins_on_his_back/1535625 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Can_Sid_carry_the_Penguins_on_his_back/1535625 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Can_Sid_carry_the_Penguins_on_his_back/1535625 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/5/15aa3c39e332163b84fb7e1e77593916fa05b61d/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91654751.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0A27A080721014E72890F230E9DDEE3EEFB58D963EF034C17.jpg Ryan Whitney was Pittsburgh’s second-best puck-moving defenseman behind Sergei Gonchar last season. Rob Scuderi and Hal Gill formed the shutdown pair that saw heavy action in the Stanley Cup final against the likes of Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg, Marian Hossa, and Johan Franzen. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Penguins_redrawing_blueprint_for_success/1535848 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Penguins_redrawing_blueprint_for_success/1535848 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Penguins_redrawing_blueprint_for_success/1535848 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/2/12ea836f2e43a497ee5625daf4c110317902be4c/small/Anaheim_Ducks_v_ada9.jpg ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota Wild right wing Petr Sykora has a concussion and is out indefinitely. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:31:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Wilds_Sykora_out_indefinitely_due_to_concussion/1534489 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Wilds_Sykora_out_indefinitely_due_to_concussion/1534489 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Wilds_Sykora_out_indefinitely_due_to_concussion/1534489 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/a/da91db8238fc169422889add49c18fd494eb1bc9/small/Stanley_Cup_Finals_baa8.jpg Pittsburgh Penguins president David Morehouse is recovering from a heart attack in San Jose, Calif., where the team played its last game. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:18:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Penguins_president_David_Morehouse_recovering_after_heart_attack/1534252 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Penguins_president_David_Morehouse_recovering_after_heart_attack/1534252 Minnesota Wild right wing Petr Sykora has a concussion and is out indefinitely. Sykora took a hit to the head in Saturday's win over the Dallas Stars. In his first season with the Wild, Sykora has already missed six games because of a groin injury. He has two goals and one assist in 10 games. Also, the team says defenseman Kim Johnsson has been cleared to play again after missing the last seven games because of an unspecified upper body injury. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:23:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Minnesota_39s_Sykora_is_out_due_to_concussion/1533718 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Minnesota_39s_Sykora_is_out_due_to_concussion/1533718 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Minnesota_39s_Sykora_is_out_due_to_concussion/1533718 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/5/15113e5497890545d846d7ce1c0c6cc2d031c049/small/Philadelphia_Flyers_v_449c.jpg Minnesota Wild right wing Petr Sykora has a concussion and is out indefinitely. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:01:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Wilds_Sykora_out_indefinitely_after_hit_to_head/1533713 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Wilds_Sykora_out_indefinitely_after_hit_to_head/1533713 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Wilds_Sykora_out_indefinitely_after_hit_to_head/1533713 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/5/858eed6fc1476c2d255f6feaa0d6ff79172a3a1c/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f86050114.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193E66F6A66FD8D516E758AE33271716B42.jpg ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota Wild right wing Petr Sykora has a concussion and is out indefinitely. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:09:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Sykora_of_Wild_out_indefinitely_with_concussion/1533100 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Sykora_of_Wild_out_indefinitely_with_concussion/1533100 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Sykora_of_Wild_out_indefinitely_with_concussion/1533100 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/0/409968c4382472dc4898d0b72a7c58f64897c040/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f86012960.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193E66F6A66FD8D516EE4028DEAD840B2AD.jpg ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -Minnesota Wild right wing Petr Sykora has a concussion and is out indefinitely. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:05:01 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Minnesotas_Sykora_is_out_due_to_concussion/1533044 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Minnesotas_Sykora_is_out_due_to_concussion/1533044 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Minnesotas_Sykora_is_out_due_to_concussion/1533044 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/0/409968c4382472dc4898d0b72a7c58f64897c040/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f86012960.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193E66F6A66FD8D516EE4028DEAD840B2AD.jpg Q: What's going on with Eric Godard? I am a little confused on his ice time. He has been known as an enforcer and that's his job, but he hasn't been fighting and has recently played against some of the NHL's heavyweights. I am not saying, and do not think, he should fight every game, but my question is, do you think if that's the case that the fourth line would be better off with Craig Adams, Mike Rupp and Chris Bourque, or even other, more offensive-minded players? Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:40:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/What_aposs_going_on_with_Eric_Godard/1529167 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/What_aposs_going_on_with_Eric_Godard/1529167 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/What_aposs_going_on_with_Eric_Godard/1529167 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/1/315349f7621ab7675e84e4357d232c8143cd4f0a/small/Pittsburgh_Penguins_v_a943.jpg The Penguins webpage reported that Kris Letang will be evaluated by team doctors sometime today. After suffering an injury during the first period against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, he did not return for the rest of the game.He flew with the team from San Jose to Boston yesterday but then boarded a plane to Pittsburgh in order to get examined today.His injury has been "undisclosed" (appeared to be shoulder / arm) and his status for tomorrow's game against the Bruins is als... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Letangs_Status_Unknown/1529209 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Letangs_Status_Unknown/1529209 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Letangs_Status_Unknown/1529209 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/a/0af795f959b84d8fdd217165d9b4a6bfca9e69c0/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92305291.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D05E4D41DCF9DBCD70C2A25D34F05A505831DBE88E78A47599.jpg For the first time all season the Worcester Sharks were totally outplayed by an opponent, but some key saves by rookie netminder Alex Stalock kept the WorSharks in the game all night. Unfortunately the offense couldn't keep up with the goaltending as Worcester dropped a 2-1 decision to the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins Saturday night at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts in front of 3,597 fans. The Penguins would get all the offense they needed while Dan DaSilva served a well de... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:36:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Darryl_Hunt_WorSharks_Iced_by_Penguins_2_1/1523562 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Darryl_Hunt_WorSharks_Iced_by_Penguins_2_1/1523562 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Darryl_Hunt_WorSharks_Iced_by_Penguins_2_1/1523562 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/2/42220e9be278c5fdfd6bf8c701dd2572ecb5b6df/small/Carolina_Hurricanes_v_1781.jpg The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defenseman Deryk Engelland from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by Executive Vice President and General Manager Ray Shero. The 6-foot-2, 202-pound defenseman has two as... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Penguins_Recall_Defenseman_Deryk_Engelland/1519185 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Penguins_Recall_Defenseman_Deryk_Engelland/1519185 by Adam GretzFiled under: PenguinsThe power play unit for the Pittsburgh Penguins hasn't exactly been a model of consistency since the start of the 2008-09 season, finishing 20th in the league a year ago, and currently residing in the 22nd spot through their first 13 games of this season.Take the unit's quarterback, Sergei Gonchar, and arguably the team's best player, Evgeni Malkin, out of the lineup, and it goes from maddening inconsistency to complete disaster.Penguins Power Pla... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Penguins_Power_Play_Hasnt_Overcome_Loss_of_Gonchar_Malkin/1512770 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Penguins_Power_Play_Hasnt_Overcome_Loss_of_Gonchar_Malkin/1512770 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Penguins_Power_Play_Hasnt_Overcome_Loss_of_Gonchar_Malkin/1512770 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/4/e4c9bb53edf6ae4a8e1173d925f2cb02bb41e1ef/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f88373623.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937776ED92A93314C854BFC5A6B2D783FC.jpg Verizon Center in D.C. is considered by some to be the epicenter for fans placing photos of rival players next to men's room urinal cakes. But Staples Center in Los Angeles has experienced its own steady stream, with Anaheim Ducks players the victims in the past.The Royal Half reports that some enterprising Los Angeles Kings fan decided to once again turn the porcelain spotlight on Sidney Crosby(notes) during last night's 5-2 Kings victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins:Allusio... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:53:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Stanley_Cup_has_done_nothing_to_ebb_flow_of_Crosby_urinal_cakes/1512129 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Stanley_Cup_has_done_nothing_to_ebb_flow_of_Crosby_urinal_cakes/1512129 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Stanley_Cup_has_done_nothing_to_ebb_flow_of_Crosby_urinal_cakes/1512129 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/5/459b084daebdb05fdd7ba9e1da89abbef7c65483/small/goal.jpg by Adam GretzFiled under: Penguins, NHL InjuriesAfter losing No. 1 defenseman Sergei Gonchar to a broken a wrist over a week ago, the Pittsburgh Penguins will be without another top player as the reigning NHL scoring champion, Evgeni Malkin, will be out of the lineup for two-to-three weeks with a shoulder strain. According to head coach Dan Bylsma the injury happened roughly 10 days ago, and sitting him out is a precautionary move at this point.Malkin to Miss 'a Couple of Weeks' origi... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:26:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Malkin_to_Miss_a_Couple_of_Weeks/1458988 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Malkin_to_Miss_a_Couple_of_Weeks/1458988 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Malkin_to_Miss_a_Couple_of_Weeks/1458988 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/d/9dde1f9133ecde6a044f0b7ba51d18779b4e7357/small/New_York_Rangers_adf3.jpg NHL scoring champion Evgeni Malkin will be lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins for two to three weeks because of a strained right shoulder. Malkin has been attempting to play through the injury, but coach Dan Bylsma says the team decided to rest the center. The star Russian would miss seven games if he is out two weeks and 10 games if he is out three. Malkin is tied with Sidney Crosby for the team lead in scoring with 14 points - four goals and 10 assists in 12 games. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:45:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Pens_39_Malkin_NHL_scoring_champ_out_2_3_weeks/1458835 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Pens_39_Malkin_NHL_scoring_champ_out_2_3_weeks/1458835 It looks like the Pittsburgh Penguins are not that stressed about having a 1 point lead atop the Atlantic Division as they decided to wear masks during practice on Monday. Marc-Andre Fleury did his best Kermit the Frog while Eric Godard took to my personal favorite Care Bear. I would have liked to see someone dressed [...] Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:43:43 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/The_Penguins_celebrate_Halloween_a_little_early/1450937 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/The_Penguins_celebrate_Halloween_a_little_early/1450937 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/The_Penguins_celebrate_Halloween_a_little_early/1450937 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/1/315349f7621ab7675e84e4357d232c8143cd4f0a/small/Pittsburgh_Penguins_v_a943.jpg The Pittsburgh Penguins may be defending Stanley Cup champions, but they weren’t feeling like winners after a 4-1 drubbing by the Devils on Saturday. Pens players opted to get over the loss in a unique manner: the team had a players-only Halloween party on Sunday night. [...] Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:55:04 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/THE_PENGUINS_COSTUME_PARTY_WAS_COOLER_THAN_ICE/1442615 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/THE_PENGUINS_COSTUME_PARTY_WAS_COOLER_THAN_ICE/1442615 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/THE_PENGUINS_COSTUME_PARTY_WAS_COOLER_THAN_ICE/1442615 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/8/f897ecb2ef14c21f39b62985ef4319541c50c85a/small/St_Louis_Blues_d3e1.jpg