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Wednesday, 21 September 2011 02:23

Written by Seth Rorabaugh

Penguins

-Marc-Andre Fleury (above) has looked a bit rusty thus far in camp.

-Sidney Crosby has yet to see contact in practice.

-Richard Park is making the most out of his opportunity.

-Dan Bylsma speaks:

-Steve Sullivan speaks about his wonky groin:

-Crosby speaks:

-Click here for the Red Wings' lineup for tonight's game.

-Former Penguins forward Mark Johnson, the son of former coach "Badger" Bob Johnson, was named as a recipient of the Lester Patrick Trophy. (PG+)

-Happy 47th birthday to former Penguins forward and current television broadcaster Bob Errey (right). A first-round pick in 1983 (No. 15 overall), "The Bibster" spent parts of ten seasons with the Penguins as a player. As a rookie in 1983-84, Errey played in 65 games and scored 22 points. After being limited to 16 games and two assists in 1984-85, Errey rebounded a bit in 1985-86 by appearing in 37 games and scoring 17 points. Errey broke through somewhat in 1986-87 when he saw action in 72 games and netted 34 points. Injuries limited him to 17 games and nine points in 1987-88. Errey's most prolific season was in 1988-89 when he played in 76 games and established career-highs in goals (26), assists (32) and points (58). He also helped the team reach the postseason for the first time in seven years. In 11 playoff games, he contributed three points. He followed that up in the 1989-90 by scoring 20 goals and 39 points in 78 games. In 1991-92, Errey played in 79 games and once again scored 20 goals while collecting 42 points overall. In the 1991 postseason, appeared in all 24 of the team's games, scored seven points and helped the franchise capture its first Stanley Cup title. He appeared in 78 games in 1991-92 and contributed 35 points. In the postseason, he was limited to 14 games and three goals, but collected a Stanley Cup ring for the second consecutive season. After 54 games and 14 points in 1992-93, Errey was dealt to the Sabres in exchange for Mike Ramsey. In 572 regular season games with the Penguins (eighth-most in franchise history), Errey scored 272 points, 26th-most in Penguins history. In 49 postseason games, he collected 13 points. After retiring as a player in 1999, Errey returned to Pittsburgh as a radio broadcaster and eventually became a color commentator for FSN Pittsburgh in 2003.

-Happy 48th birthday to former Penguins forward Troy Loney. A third-round pick in 1982, Loney, considered one of the toughest players in franchise history, spent parts of 10 seasons with the Penguins. As a rookie in 1983-84, Loney saw action in 13 games and failed to score a point. He followed that up in 1984-85 by playing in 46 games and scoring 18 points. In 1985-86, Loney saw action in 47 games scored 12 points. Loney (right) would spent most of 1986-87 with the Penguins' AHL affiliate in Baltimore, but appeared in 23 NHL games and scored 15 points. He would break through in 1987-88 by playing in 65 games, netting 18 points and recording 151 penalty minutes. In 1988-89, he appeared in 69 games, scored 16 points and recorded 165 penalty minutes. In that spring's postseason, Loney played in 11 game and contributed four points. Loney would reach a career-high in points (26) and penalty minutes (168) after appearing in 67 games in 1989-90. Loney was limited to 44 games and 16 points in the 1990-91 regular season, but in the postseason, he appeared in all 24 games, scored four points and got his name on the Stanley Cup. He rebounded in 1991-92 as he saw action in 76 games, scored 26 points and racked up 127 penalty minutes. He once against played in every postseason game (21) and chipped in nine points as the team won the Cup for the second consecutive season. Loney would establish a career-high in 1992-93 by playing in 82 games and recorded 21 points. In 10 playoff games that spring, he recorded five points. During the 1993 offseason, he was claimed by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in the expansion draft. In 532 games with the Penguins (11th-most in franchise history), Loney scored 169 points (42nd-most) and recorded 980 penalty minutes (second-most). In 66 playoff games with the Penguins, Loney scored 22 points (24th-most).

-Happy 49th birthday to former Penguins defenseman Gord Dineen. Acquired midway through the 1988-89 season along with Scott Bjugstad in a deal which sent Ville Siren and Steve Gotaas to the Minnesota North Stars, Dineen spent parts of four seasons with the Penguins. He finished 1988-89 by appearing in 38 games for the Penguins and contributing three points. In 11 postseason games that spring, Dineen recorded two assists. In 1989-90, Dineen played in 69 games and scored nine points. Injuries limited him nine games in 1990-91 and one contest in 1991-92. He failed to record a point in either season. In the 1992 offseason, he joined the expansion Ottawa Senators as a free agent. In 117 regular season games with the Penguins, Dineen scored 12 points. He currently serves as an assistant coach with the Toronto Marlies, the Maple Leafs' AHL affiliate.

Atlantic Division

-Sergei Bobrovsky made 27 saves for the Flyers in a 4-0 shutout of the Maple Leafs.

-“It’s frustrating. It’s something that I’ve never had before, so it’s frustration is probably the best word for it. But I’ve been improving over the last two, three weeks, quite a bit. I’m just hoping it keeps going in that direction.” - Rangers defenseman Marc Staal on his ongoing struggles with concussion symptoms.

-Could defenseman Mark Streit be the Islanders' next captain?

Northeast Division

-Maple Leafs forward/enforcer Colton Orr returned to the ice for the first time since suffering a concussion in a fight Jan. 20.

-The Sabres returned forwards Steven Beyers (Barrie - OHL), Dan Catenacci (Owen Sound - OHL), Cedrick Henley (Val D’Or-  QMJHL), Steven Shipley (Niagara - OHL), Kevin Sundher (Victoria - WHL), Gregg Sutch (Barrie - OHL), defenseman Jerome Gauthier-Leduc (Rimouski - QMJHL), Mark Pysyk (Edmonton - WHL), Alex Lepokowski (Barrie - OHL) and goaltender Nathan Lieuwen (Kootenay - WHL) to their junior teams. Goaltender Ryan Rondeau was returned to Laredo of the CHL.

-The Senators returned forwards Mark Stone (Brandon - WHL), Jakub Culek (Rimouski - QMJHL), Stefan Noesen (Plymouth - OHL), Matt Puempel (Peterborough - OHL) and defenseman Jordan Fransoo (Brandon, WHL) to their juniors teams and released goaltender Matej Machovsky.

Southeast Division

-Two goals and two assists from Mark Scheifele helped lead the Jets to a 6-1 defeat of the Blue Jackets during part of a slit-squad double-header.

-The game was the Jets' first in Winnipeg since making the move from Atlanta.

-Happy times in Winnipeg:

-A good look at Jets captain Andrew Ladd sporting his team's new jersey:

-And a good look at Winnipeg goaltender Ondrej Pavelec:

-Winnipeg's Shayne Wiebe had some issues here:

-Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien was formally charged with boating while intoxicated.

-Former Penguins forward Alexei Ponikarovsky is trying to get a new start in Carolina.

-The Panthers demoted defensman Adam Comrie, Michael Caruso, forwards Justin Bernhardt, Jake Hauswirth, AJ Jenks, Bill Thomas a former Penguin, Garrett Wilson and goaltender Brian Foster to San Antonio of the AHL. Forwards Vincent Trocheck (Saginaw - OHL), John McFarland (Saginaw - OHL) Josh Birkholz (Everett - WHL) were returned to their junior teams.

-Former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward David Marshall has signed with the San Antonio Rampage, the Panthers' AHL affiliate.

Central Division

-In the other part of a split-squad doubleheader, Maksim Mayorov had a goal and an assist for the Blue Jackets in a 5-1 win against the Jets.

-Mayorov alone in the dark:

-Blue Jackets goaltender Mark Dekanich left the game due to a leg injury.

-Chris Mueller had a goal and an assist for the Predators who beat the Capitals, 2-0, in Baltimore.

-Washington's Michal Neuvirth kept his eyes on this puck:

-So did captain Alex Ovechkin:

-Ovechkin > Nashville's Ryan Ellis:

-Nashville's Taylor Beck had some issues with his lid here:

-Bubblegum times for Washington's Patrick McNeill:

-The ice conditions at Baltimore's 1st Mariner Arena were considered dangerous.

-Two goals by Evgeny Grachev helped the Blues beat the Lightning 3-1.

-A good look at Jaroslav Janus sporting the Lightning's new white jersey:

Northwest Division

-A goal and an assist from Alex Tanguay helped the Flames beat the Canucks, 5-1 in a split-squad doubleheader.

-In the other part of the split-squad doubleheader, Jordan Schroeder had a goal and an assist for the Canucks in a 4-3 defeat of the Flames.

-Calgary's Henrik Karlsson had issues with this puck:

-Calgary's Pierre-Luc Leblond had issues with Vancouver's Matt Clackson, son of former Penguins forward Kim Clackson:

-A new display in Rogers Arena pays tribute to former Canucks Rick Rypien and Pavol Demitra:

-Josh Green had two goals for the Oilers in a 4-2 defeat of the Blackhawks in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

-Chicago's Ray Emery had issues with this puck:

-If you're wondering what the Oilers "new" throwback white jerseys look like, here you go:

-Jared Spurgeon scored two goals for the Wild in a 4-3 win against the Oilers.

-Oilers defenseman Andy Sutton became a father this offseason. Here's hoping he becomes an expert parent.

-Wild coach and former Penguin Mike Yeo is promising to use an aggressive trap this season.

-Former Penguins assistant coach Troy Ward is getting a chance to coach the Abbottsford Heat, the Flames' AHL affiliate.

Pacific Division

-Mike Ribeiro and Michael Ryder each had a goal and an assist for the Stars in a 6-3 win against the Canadiens.

-If you're wondering what Erik Cole looks like in a Canadiens jersey, here you go:

-Montreal's Alexei Yemelin > Dallas' Tomas Vincour:

-Montreal's Ian Schultz had issues with Dallas' Francis Wathier:

-Two goals from Patrick O'Sullivan led the Coyotes to a 7-4 defeat of the Ducks.

-The Coyotes returned forwards Philip Lane (Brampton - OHL), Lucas Lessio (Oshawa - OHL), defensemen Harrison Ruopp (Prince Albert - WHL and Justin Weller (Red Deer - WHL) to their junior teams and released defenseman Dylan King.

-Dallas Mavericks owner and Pittsburgh native Mark Cuban withdrew his interest in purchasing the Stars.

Adams Division

-Realignment was discussed at yesterday's board of governors meetings.

-The NHL is tinkering with a green verification line inside goals to help determine if a puck fully crossed the goal line on replays.

-Former Blues/Devils forward Mike Danton, who served jail time after being found guilty of trying to arrange a murder several years ago, saved the life of a teammate while playing for Ore of Sweden's third tier league. Teammate Marcus Bengtsson hit his head off the ice and began convulsing. Danton waited for Bengtsson's jaw to unclench and placed his hand in his mouth to prevent him from swallowing his own tounge. Bengtsson survived.

(Photos: Fleury-Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images; Errey and Loney-Penguins Hockey Cards; Blue Jackets/Jets-John Grieshop/Getty Images, Marianne Helm/Getty Images and John Woods/Canadian Press; Predators/Capitals-Bruce Bennett/Getty Images; Lightning/Blues-Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images; Canucks/Flames-Jonathan Hayward/Canadian Press and Jeff McIntosh/Canadian Press; Oilers/Blackhawks-Liam Richards/Canadian Press and John Ulan/Canadian Press; Stars/Canadiens-Graham Hughes/Canadian Press and Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

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written by GenoSid, September 21, 2011 - 06:29 AM

I want Sid back as much as anyone.

But remember what the doctors said...if they think he's 100% but he's only 90% and he takes the wrong hit...he's back to 0%.

Given that reality...I say wait until he's 150%.

I watched most of that game last night on NHLN, Bobrovsky is a really good goalie.

How funny would it be (given the trading of Carter and Richards and all of the other moves to bring in and pay Bryzgalov $51 million) if Bob is the #1 in Philly by Thanksgiving?

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written by Boom Shaka, September 21, 2011 - 01:37 PM

I'll hate them soon enough, but right now, I'm really happy for the Jets and their fans. They deserved a franchise all along, and I can just imagine the atmosphere when they finally were all in one building to celebrate getting one back.

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