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Penguins Roundup - May 23rd
Published 5/23/2008 by Justin Maffei at Faceoff Factor
Penguins Roundup - May 23rd Justin Maffei | Pittsburgh Penguins May 23, 02:03 PM | Hype this story! Roberts Out for Game One TSN .ca is reporting that Gary Roberts is healthy enough to play, but will likely be a healthy scratch for Game One. Open Door Policy Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that Mellon Arena will be open for Games One and Two. The games will be shown on the Jumbotron. The cost for admission will be $5 with the proceeds going to the Mario Lemieux Foundation for cancer and neonatal research. Bandwagon Jumpers ...

Red Wing Roundup - May 25th
Published 5/25/2008 by Ashley Gallant at Faceoff Factor
... Update on the Mule TSN is reporting that doctors cleared Johan Franzen to participate in full practice with the Red Wings. He will be re-evaluated after practice on Sunday, and it is possible that he could be in the lineup on Monday. Babcock scared of the Penguins The Red Wings won the first game and completely shut down Pittsburgh’s top guns, but Mike Babcock isn’t about to get cocky. According to the ...

Red Wing Roundup - May 27th
Published 5/27/2008 by Ashley Gallant at Faceoff Factor
... and 33 seconds, and you can see why Red Wing fans were chanting “Ozzie” last night. Franzen not upset It didn’t take long for Johan Franzen to experience some good ol’ fashioned playoff hockey. In his first game back after suffering from concussion-like syndrome, Franzen became the target of a frustrated Penguins team. He was on the receiving end of a high hit by Gary Roberts in the third period, but he wasn’t about to complain.“I don’t blame him-they’re trying to take their shots,” Franzen said, smiling. “I gotta expect that and protect myself. We’re just moving the puck, ...

Penguins Roundup - May 27
Published 5/27/2008 by Justin Maffei at Faceoff Factor
... . “If you don’t play and you lose, it’s more frustrating. As long as it works and we win, I’ll be OK with it.” That being said, he must be furious that he did not play and the Penguins were handed their second straight loss. The Divers Now Become the Divees According to TSN , the Penguins feel that their two Goaltender Interference calls were caused by good acting from Chris Osgood. Michel Therrien, Petr Sykora, and Sidney Crosby all made comments regarding Osgood’s apparent dives in Game Two.

Penguins Roundup - May 28
Published 5/28/2008 by Justin Maffei at Faceoff Factor
... will return to play his first game of this year’s playoffs and first game since March 31. He will replace rookie Kris Letang on the blueline and will be paired with Ryan Whitney. With Our Powers Combined The Penguins offense has been stagnant over the past two games. They have been shutout in both games by Chris Osgood and the Detroit Red Wings. They have also failed to produce many quality scoring chances. Michel Therrien plans to counteract that by playing Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin together more often in 5-on-5 situations. Whiteouts Planned ...

Red Wing Roundup - May 29th
Published 5/29/2008 by Ashley Gallant at Faceoff Factor
... they won because Detroit made mistakes.“It was us,” defenseman Brian Rafalski said. “First goal was a turnover. Second goal was a power play. Third goal was a bad bounce.” “We’re still on top,” defenseman Andrea Lilja said. “If we can pull one out in the next game, we’ll be in good shape.” Mike Babcock was also pointing the finger at his own team. He said that Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg tried to do too much, and added that he played them too much. Holmstrom hurt? Winger Tomas Holmstrom suffered a lower body injury last night and was seen limping after the game. ...

Penguins/Red Wings notes: Holmstrom out with sports hernia ??
Published 5/30/2008 by Tony Ferrante at The Confluence of the Three Rivers
... TSN is reporting tonight that rugged winger Tomas Holmstrom may have a groin and/or sports hernia injury, not the knee injury that was first suspected, and that it could force Holmstrom out of the lineup for the reminder of the Stanley Cup Finals.  Of course, as expected, the Red Wings are not providing any details, just that they’ll know more Friday.  Obviously, it would be a major blow to the Wings’ lineup if Holmstrom is out.  And the Penguins realize that, as they targeted him repeatedly in Game Three, mainly defenseman Hal Gill. ...

True Lies
Published 5/30/2008 by Pensblog Staff (noreply@blogger.com) at The Pensblog
... [ Tim S. ] sent that link along. Just a great way to start the day. Thats how you job. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The second-best way to start a day? Hearing rumblings that Tomas Holmstrom has a lower-body injury. A.K.A. -- Ovulation. [ TSN ] [ Dan D. ] Holmstrom is an abominable snowman that you can't knock down on the PK. But when it's 5-on-5, he goes down faster than Lee P.'s wife. It does not have to be said that the ...

Red Wing Roundup - May 30th
Published 5/30/2008 by Ashley Gallant at Faceoff Factor
... Defenceman Andreas Lilja said that the Pens used their sticks a lot more in game 3 than in games 1 and 2. He thought that the Pens put their sticks all over the Red Wings.“Yeah, you know, they’re definitely using their sticks a lot,” he said. “That’s something we have to live with. They got a few penalties …” Holmstrom update According to the ‘Ice Chips’ page on TSN .ca, winger Tomas Holmstrom will not practice with the team today, but will meet with trainers instead. Sources are saying that he does not have a groin or sports hernia problem, and the Red Wings are only ...

The Meaning of Game Four
Published 5/30/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Sean) at Sean Leahy's Going Five Hole
... , and feed off of the home crowd, they'll have the confidence to head back to Detroit and win. Tomas Holmstrom may or may not play in Game Four and if the injury is severe enough to cost him the rest of the series, then a 2-2 series might be cause for concern for the Wings. ...

Ron Cook Likes Pee
Published 5/31/2008 by Pensblog Staff (noreply@blogger.com) at The Pensblog
... these SCF by opening the Mellon for away games. You can't say that I'm all about myself when I say I don't want any piece of the spotlight. It doesn't make any sense. That rant just cost you a Tootsie Roll Colonel Sanders just called. Your mom is dead. bastard :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: [Jon M] :: Jokestrom Is in. [TSN] :: [PSI] is usually dead on, and they are saying Jokestrom is ...

Penguins Roundup - June 1
Published 6/1/2008 by Justin Maffei at Faceoff Factor
... Staal Injured Jordan Staal was seen limping after Game 4. He has a bruised foot as a result of blocking a shot while on the PK. He will likely play in Game 5 on Monday. Malkin Facing Harsh Criticism ...

Wings-Penguins Game 5 Preview
Published 6/2/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Sean Zandberg) at Waiting For Stanley- A Vancouver Canucks-NHL news site
... too young. Anything else that happens tonight would be uncivilized. I want to see Sid the Kid cry in defeat. I want to see Mario Lemieux weeping in his cushy little booth. I want the Penguins' heads on platters. And yes, I actually do want to see a European captain hoist the Stanley Cup for the first time in history, so we can all shutup about it! No need to drag this series out. Get it over with tonight Detroit....please! UPDATES From TSN: Jordan Staal has a bruised foot from blocking a shot in Game 4. He was seen ...

Wings-Penguins Game 6 Preview / Prediction
Published 6/4/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Sean Zandberg) at Waiting For Stanley- A Vancouver Canucks-NHL news site
... think they will do that. They have to be pissed after Game 5. They should have won that game. They know they are better than Pittsburgh. Chris Osgood has to be better as well. I think he will rebound. So what is my prediction? 3-1 Wings. Let's get this over with. The closer Crosby and Lemieux get to a Cup the angrier I get. - It appears TSN's Bob McKenzie shares my sentiments, somewhat about Detroit's psyche. - Ryan Malone and Sergei Gonchar will play tonight. -Said Mike Babcock today: “I think being on the road is ...