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Jordan Staal Trade Rumors: Will Penguins Trade Star Forward? - SB Nation

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Yahoo! Sports (blog)

Jordan Staal Trade Rumors: Will Penguins Trade Star Forward?
SB Nation
The Pittsburgh Penguins had a disappointing exit in the first round of the Playoffs this year, and that could lead to some questions about the roster in the offseason. They currently have three very expensive stars on their roster, and it will be up to ...
Penguins GM Ray Shero wants Jordan Staal in Pittsburgh, not on trade blockYahoo! Sports (blog)
Jordan Staal has 'absolutely not' asked for a trade, Penguins GM saysSportingNews.com
NHL notes: Pens want to keep Crosby and StaalToronto Sun
Hockeybuzz.com (blog) -Pittsburgh Post Gazette
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Jordan Staal Trade Rumors: Penguins Should Wait On Trade Talks - SB Nation

2 hours 46 min ago

SB Nation

Jordan Staal Trade Rumors: Penguins Should Wait On Trade Talks
SB Nation
Immediately after the Penguins season ended, rumors began circulating that the team would look into trading Jordan Staal. Do you want major updates to this story in your Facebook News Feed? The Pittsburgh Penguins had a disappointing exit in the first ...
Penguins GM Ray Shero wants Jordan Staal in Pittsburgh, not on trade blockYahoo! Sports (blog)
Jordan Staal has 'absolutely not' asked for a trade, Penguins GM saysSportingNews.com
NHL notes: Pens want to keep Crosby and StaalToronto Sun
Hockeybuzz.com (blog) -Pittsburgh Post Gazette
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A Season in Review: Jordan Leopold - Sabre Noise

5 hours 24 min ago

Sabre Noise

A Season in Review: Jordan Leopold
Sabre Noise
October 15, 2011; Pittsburgh,PA, USA: Buffalo Sabres defender Jordan Leopold (3) and goalie Jhonas Enroth (right) celebrate after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Sabres won 3-2.

Reid McNeill Signs Entry-Level Contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins - Rant Sports

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 22:48

CBS Local

Reid McNeill Signs Entry-Level Contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins
Rant Sports
On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed defenseman, Reid McNeill. The deal is a three-year, entry-level contract and will begin next season (2012-13) and last through 2014-15. McNeil was the Penguins sixth round draft pick in 2010 (170th overall).
Penguins Sign Defenseman Reid McNeillCBS Local
Penguins Sign Reid McNeill To Three-Year Entry-Level DealSB Nation Pittsburgh

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Brooks Orpik the Latest NHL Player to Make “If You Can Play, You Can Play” PSA - Rant Sports

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 21:58

Brooks Orpik the Latest NHL Player to Make “If You Can Play, You Can Play” PSA
Rant Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman, Brooks Orpik, is the latest NHL player to join a number of NHL players and the ”You Can Play” Project to film another If You Can Play, You Can Play public service announcement (PSA). The “You Can Play” project was ...

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On This Date in Pittsburgh Penguins History (May 17) / Penguins Trivia - Rant Sports

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 20:31

OurHometown.ca

On This Date in Pittsburgh Penguins History (May 17) / Penguins Trivia
Rant Sports
The Penguins went into these playoffs as the defending Stanley Cup Champions and #3 seed in the conference. Prior to playing the New York Rangers, Pittsburgh beat the Washington Capitals in the semifinals in seven games and then, after New York, ...
Big TV ratings create bigger expectationsPittsburgh Post Gazette
Upsets and poor officiating reason for dull NHL playoffs, not blocked shotsOurHometown.ca

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RMU to Host College Hockey Invitational - Patch.com

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 06:25

RMU to Host College Hockey Invitational
Patch.com
By Patch Staff Robert Morris University, alongside the Pittsburgh Penguins and CONSOL Energy Center, will host in December the first Pittsburgh College Hockey Invitational. The format of the event and ticketing information will be announced at a later ...
Inaugural Pittsburgh Invitational slated for CONSOL Energy CenterUSCHO
Consol Energy Center to host first Pittsburgh College Hockey InvitationalPittsburgh Post Gazette

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On This Date in Pittsburgh Penguins History (May 16) / Penguins Trivia - Rant Sports

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 19:26

OurHometown.ca

On This Date in Pittsburgh Penguins History (May 16) / Penguins Trivia
Rant Sports
Since the home of the new Pittsburgh hockey team was the Civic Arena and had already been nicknamed “the Igloo,” it was decided that the team would be named the “Penguins” and the logo would feature a Penguins on top of a triangle which symbolized ...
Upsets and poor officiating reason for dull NHL playoffs, not blocked shotsOurHometown.ca

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Jordan Staal has 'absolutely not' asked for a trade, Penguins GM says - SportingNews.com

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 18:03

NBCSports.com

Jordan Staal has 'absolutely not' asked for a trade, Penguins GM says
SportingNews.com
Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ray Shero says he wants to keep his team's three-center system intact. "I'd like to do that, if possible," he told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "We're looking at hopefully getting extensions with (Sidney Crosby and Jordan Staal).
Collier: Big TV ratings create bigger expectationsPittsburgh Post Gazette
NHL notes: Pens want to keep Crosby and StaalLondon Free Press
BUFFONE: Callous Canadians Can't Criticize CrosbyThe Kittanning Paper
NBCSports.com
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How the Last 13 Stanley Cup Champions Didn't Repeat, Part 3: Fan's Take - Yahoo! Sports

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 16:22

How the Last 13 Stanley Cup Champions Didn't Repeat, Part 3: Fan's Take
Yahoo! Sports
Then in the Stanley Cup Final, Detroit opened strong, shutting out the Pittsburgh Penguins in back-to-back games. Pittsburgh replied with a 3-2 win at home, but Detroit answered by winning Game 4. Pittsburgh took Game 5 to the late-night hours, ...

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Inaugural Pittsburgh Invitational slated for CONSOL Energy Center - USCHO

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 13:07

Inaugural Pittsburgh Invitational slated for CONSOL Energy Center
USCHO
“The Pittsburgh College Hockey Invitational will be a great showcase for our sport, as well as a tremendous warm-up for the Frozen Four in April. We are grateful to both the Pittsburgh Penguins and CONSOL Energy Center and we look forward to a ...
Consol Energy Center to host first Pittsburgh College Hockey InvitationalPittsburgh Post Gazette

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Penguins GM Ray Shero wants Jordan Staal in Pittsburgh, not on trade block - Yahoo! Sports (blog)

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 12:36

Yahoo! Sports (blog)

Penguins GM Ray Shero wants Jordan Staal in Pittsburgh, not on trade block
Yahoo! Sports (blog)
Staal has one year left on his current deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and rumors are that he wants more responsibility (re: ice time, offensive chances) with the team. Rumors were also that he could join his brother Eric with the Carolina ...
Jordan Staal has 'absolutely not' asked for a trade, Penguins GM saysSportingNews.com
Penguins Monday: Summer of Risk-ContentHockeybuzz.com (blog)
To-do list for Penguins' Shero long, all decisions pendingPittsburgh Post Gazette

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5 Takeaways from Philadelphia Flyers Series vs. New Jersey Devils - Bleacher Report

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 09:16

Bleacher Report

5 Takeaways from Philadelphia Flyers Series vs. New Jersey Devils
Bleacher Report
After a stunning opening round victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Philadelphia Flyers pulled off a shocker of a different variety in round two when they were promptly dismissed in five games by the heavily unheralded New Jersey Devils.
Philadelphia Flyers Supporters Must Never Pray for the New Jersey Devils ...Yahoo! Sports

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Pennsylvania governor, lawmakers report gifts, travel - Allentown Morning Call

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 08:36

Allentown Morning Call

Pennsylvania governor, lawmakers report gifts, travel
Allentown Morning Call
1, 2011, Corbett attended the NHL's annual outdoor Winter Classic at Heinz Field, pitting the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Washington Capitals. The two tickets were valued at $472, the records show. Each May, state lawmakers and other elected ...

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BUFFONE: Callous Canadians Can't Criticize Crosby - The Kittanning Paper

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 03:31

The Kittanning Paper

BUFFONE: Callous Canadians Can't Criticize Crosby
The Kittanning Paper
by John Buffone Pittsburgh Penguins season is long over but center Sidney Crosby is still a big subject of attention and not necessarily for positive reasons. It seems that some Canadian hockey fans are upset about Crosby's decision last month to not ...
Ray Shero sure doesn't sound like he wants to trade Jordan StaalNBCSports.com

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Collier: Big TV ratings create bigger expectations - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 01:40

NBCSports.com

Collier: Big TV ratings create bigger expectations
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
By Gene Collier, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A crackling burst of marketing data re-illuminated your Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday, and, for an organization nursing a three-week funk over its ejectile dysfunction in the NHL playoffs, the flash of big picture ...
NHL notes: Pens want to keep Crosby and StaalLondon Free Press
BUFFONE: Callous Canadians Can't Criticize CrosbyThe Kittanning Paper
Ray Shero sure doesn't sound like he wants to trade Jordan StaalNBCSports.com

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Big TV ratings create bigger expectations - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 00:31

Big TV ratings create bigger expectations
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
By Gene Collier, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A crackling burst of marketing data re-illuminated your Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday, and, for an organization nursing a three-week funk over its ejectile dysfunction in the NHL playoffs, the flash of big picture ...
Penguins Monday: Summer of Risk-ContentHockeybuzz.com (blog)

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To-do list for Penguins' Shero long, all decisions pending - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 00:19

NBCSports.com

To-do list for Penguins' Shero long, all decisions pending
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
By Dave Molinari / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The Penguins' season ended more than three weeks ago, but general manager Ray Shero hasn't struggled to stay busy. He put in a week or so in Scandinavia, watching the US team he helped to construct compete in ...
Penguins Monday: Summer of Risk-ContentHockeybuzz.com (blog)
Ray Shero sure doesn't sound like he wants to trade Jordan StaalNBCSports.com
Evgeni Malkin, Could He Be The Best Player In The World?Pens Labyrinth

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Big TV ratings create bigger expectations - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 00:13

Big TV ratings create bigger expectations
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
By Gene Collier / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A crackling burst of marketing data re-illuminated your Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday, and, for an organization nursing a three-week funk over its ejectile dysfunction in the NHL playoffs, the flash of big ...

Penguins Sign Defenseman Reid McNeill - CBS Local

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 00:02

CBS Local

Penguins Sign Defenseman Reid McNeill
CBS Local
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins signed defenseman Reid McNeill to a three-year, entry-level deal Tuesday. McNeill, 20, was drafted by the Penguins in the sixth round of the 2010 draft and spent last season playing with the Barrie Colts of the ...
Penguins Sign Reid McNeill To Three-Year Entry-Level DealSB Nation Pittsburgh

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For the last few seasons, I have made sure that I left a few days between the draft itself and my first major reaction to it. It helps to leave a little time to digest it after the three-day marathon that is the NFL Draft.
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My 4-year-old son, Walker, has become just that -- a walker -- whether he or his preschool teachers always like it or not. Regardless of the weather, Walker and I usually return home by foot from his preschool.
Feature Two
We were trailing by three points, with less than a minute to play. It was our ball. My son Anthony, never bashful to shoot the basketball, was hitting nothing but net from beyond the arc.
Feature Three
Players bring the violence, but watching sports like hockey and football is a moral conundrum in and of itself.
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The Penguins first-round series loss to the Flyers put a dismal stamp on a season that began with so much promise. PSR takes a look at the team’s 2011-12 season leaders, including the winners of their annual team awards.
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Paul Chryst is Pitt's new head football coach, but his assistant coaches will shape the course of Chryst's Pitt program nearly as much as the man in charge. Some of the new coaches in Oakland are familiar faces, but many are not. Here's a peek at the sidelines.
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First-year Penn State head coach Bill O'Brien recently completed his first spring practice in Happy Valley. O'Brien's first staff features two members that are well known at Beaver Stadium, but many others that are not. Here's a peek.
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The Point Park Lady Pioneer basketball team has been improving for years, but their record-setting season—during which they reached the NAIA National Tournament in Sioux City, Iowa—wasn’t just due to a stroke of luck.
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