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Trade Deadline Talk with Dan Potash

noreply@blogger.com (Nicole Tracey) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:39:00 +0000

I recently got a chance to chat with FSN's Dan Potash about the Pens recent trade deadline aquisitions. Here is Mr. Potash's take.. ___________________________________________________________________ PU: How do you think Jordan Leopold, even...

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Open letter for Ted...

noreply@blogger.com (OneSmugPug) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:54:00 +0000

Dear Ted, There seems to be sour grapes regarding Brian Campbell taking an early vacation due to that little push by Alexander Ovechkin. If I were in you’re shoes, I would probably be somewhat upset given the recent happenings...

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The Baby Penguins Goaltending Controversy: A Case for Curry

noreply@blogger.com (Ali Myers) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:32:00 +0000

DISCLAIMER: Don't steal my pictures, but if you must, contact me for permission before doing so. John Curry has done a lot for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. He took the team to the 2008 Calder Cup Finals as a rookie. He has re-written...

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Anyone else miss this?

dmrvdm@gmail.com (Damian Romano) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Another remnant of last years historic Stanley Cup run, albeit a small remnant. Nevertheless, I miss Pesonen and the Pens posting this video w/ song every week or so. Those from last year understand. Good times. Yes, this song will be in your...

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Talking with Testy

noreply@blogger.com (Nicole Tracey) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Yes, another fine job from our Pens Universe readers leads to another great interview! Here is Wilkes Barre Scranton and future Penguin, Mark Letestu! Enjoy! ___________________________________________________________ PU: Did you have a favorite...

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Can we just fold the Lightning already?

noreply@blogger.com (OneSmugPug) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:05:00 +0000

Pittsburgh vs Tampa Bay First time trying to do a recap, and it’s a trap team. I hope this will be as pleasantly sleep inducing as the game was…. 40 seconds into the game, Steve Downie picked the wrong week to take a highly cheap shot...

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PREGAME - 3.14.10 - TAMPA BAY

noreply@blogger.com (Nicole Tracey) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:18:00 +0000

5:00 - St. Pete Times Forum From the mostly sunny 70 degree weather of Tampa Bay, Florida, the Pens look to take the third meeting between both organizations and rebound from a tough loss against the Devils. The last match up between the Pens and...

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WBS Penguins Gameday: Penguins vs. Phantoms

noreply@blogger.com (Ali Myers) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:06:00 +0000

Last Game Recap: The Penguins and the River Rats once again went to a shootout to decide the game, but this time; it was Albany who came out on top by a score of 5-4. Konstantin Pushkarev scored at 9:50 to put the Penguins on top, but Jacob...

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WBS Penguins Gameday: Penguins vs. River Rats

noreply@blogger.com (Ali Myers) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:58:00 +0000

Last Game Recap: Providence built up a 3-1 lead in the second period, but the “Cardiac Penguins” came back and defeated the Bruins by a score of 5-3 on Friday night. Twelve seconds after Jordan Knackstedt made the score 3-1 on a second period power...

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Pens Lose, but Marty's fat....

dmrvdm@gmail.com (Damian Romano) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:04:00 +0000

I'm tired, don't feel like doing a recap, call us lazy fans if you want. At least the Caps lost too. Devils again next week, unless Marty eats the whole team. Nom nom nom. Lighting on Sunday at 5pm. Stamkos scares me. ...

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PREGAME - 3.13.2010 - NEW JERSEY DEVILS

noreply@blogger.com (Whistler) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:17:00 +0000

7:00pm - Prudential Center Greetings from New Jersey. As your on-the spot correspondent for Pens Universe (and my own twisted mind), it's a rainy day in Newark where the Pens take on the New Jersey Devils. The Pens are recovering from the Brodeur...

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WBS Penguins Gameday: Penguins vs. Bruins

noreply@blogger.com (Ali Myers) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:15:00 +0000

Last Game Recap: Although Albany scored with 10.6 seconds remaining in regulation, the Penguins were still able to take them to the shootout and skate away with a 4-3 victory. After reigning AHL Player of the Week Jerome Samson gave Albany a 1-0...

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The Mike Lange Syndrome...

dmrvdm@gmail.com (Damian Romano) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Do you have it? I lost a few jobs and friends because of it.

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"Pete Dawg" fetches the Win: PENS LOSE

noreply@blogger.com (Nicole Tracey) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:59:00 +0000

Tonight the Pens matched up with the Carolina Hurricanes. The first time the Pens and Pens fans were seeing Eric Staal with the C. Tyler Kennedy would be warming the bench along with Jay McKee tonight with the rumors of an injury looming around TK. ...

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Penguins Gameday 3/11/10 - The Boss is in the Building

noreply@blogger.com (Will Eller) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:44:00 +0000

Hey PensUniverse faithful just a little late getting the pregame to you. The big news for to nights game is that our boss Damian is at the game in his back yard of North Carolina. Hopefully the black and gold with put on a show for Damian tonight....

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Sid vs. Letterman - No contest!

noreply@blogger.com (Will Eller) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:25:00 +0000

For the last several years I have maintained a subscription for Sirius Satellite radio so I can simply listen to ESPN radio without static. We all know ESPN's hockey coverage about as good as the Pittsburgh Pirates chance of winning this year....

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WBS Penguins Gameday: Penguins vs. River Rats

noreply@blogger.com (Ali Myers) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:40:00 +0000

Last Game Recap: The Penguins couldn't generate any offense against a high powered Hershey team and fell 4-0 to the Bears on Saturday night. After a scoreless first period in which the Penguins held the Bears to four shots on goal, AHL points...

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Through the looking glass...

noreply@blogger.com (OneSmugPug) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:54:00 +0000

Let me preface this whole article with this: I wish Marc Savard a speedy and full recovery and for him to get back into the Bruins lineup as soon as possible. I will freely admit, against popular opinion,...

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Matt Cooke's hit on Savard was clean...

dmrvdm@gmail.com (Damian Romano) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:58:00 +0000

At least Barry Melrose thinks so. And while I'm going to leave a lengthy response to the whole issue to fellow PensU contributor Todd Wyant (OneSmugPug), have a listen to Barry Melrose and watch the hit over again. Over time the more I thought about...

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Geno makes it look easy, Cookie in jail like Weezy.

dmrvdm@gmail.com (Damian Romano) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:31:00 +0000

As my dad might have said back in the early 80's when Larry Bird and the Celtics beat Magic and the Lakers, "hot damn!" That's right, hot damn. The Pens have now won their first four games after coming off the All Star Olympic Break. And for a team...

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Penguins Pregame 3/7/10 - Pens vs. Bruins

noreply@blogger.com (Will Eller) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:04:00 +0000

Good morning to PensUniverse, its a awesome looking day in Pittsburgh. The Penguins are coming off another March win, a great second half performance vs. the Dallas Stars. Sid the Kid dominated once again and the new guy on the block gets a PP goal...

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Fleury back on track with The Ukraine Train: PENS WIN

noreply@blogger.com (Nicole Tracey) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:47:00 +0000

The first period gets under way and right off the bat, Marc Andre Fleury is tested, many 2 quick saves. Jordan Staal decided, “Hey, I’m going to open up the scoring” and he did. A beautiful power move right up the middle, splitting the defense, one...

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WBS Penguins Gameday: Penguins vs. Bears

noreply@blogger.com (Ali Myers) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:38:00 +0000

Last Game Recap: Syracuse’s Brent Regner scored only 1:48 into the game on a power play, and the Crunch never looked back as they skated to a 5-2 victory over the Penguins on Friday night. Nick Holden added a goal at 12:01 to give the Crunch a 2-0...

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Penguins Pregame 3/6/10 - Good Afternoon

noreply@blogger.com (Will Eller) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:13:00 +0000

Wow, been looking at the schedule all week saw the one PM puck drop and still can't seem to find the mind set that they are actually playing this afternoon. The Penguins are coming off one of the best performances of the season but something was...

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WBS Penguins Gameday: Penguins vs. Crunch

noreply@blogger.com (Ali Myers) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:49:00 +0000

Last Game Recap: On Wednesday night, the Penguins got their turn to sink the Admirals by picking up a 4-2 victory at Mohegan Sun Arena. Alex Grant scored his second AHL goal in the first period at 5:50, but former Pittsburgh Penguin Adam Hall...

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