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Pens file for arbitration with Fleury
PITTSBURGH — The Penguins made certain goalie Marc-Andre Fleury won’t become a restricted free agent July 1, choosing to offer salary arbitration to one of the key players of their Stanley Cup playoff run.
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2 comments June 16, 2008
While Detroit is settled, Pens facing change
PITTSBURGH — It seems hardly fair, but it’s the Stanley Cup runners-up that have the off-season from hell. The NHL champions are pretty much all set for next season.
The Pittsburgh Penguins face many questions as they try to keep together a core that was the class of the Eastern Conference this season.
“Yes, it’s going to be a challenge for (GM) Ray Shero to keep our team together,” said part-owner Mario Lemieux.
Star winger Marian Hossa, who had a strong Stanley Cup final, is an unrestricted free agent July 1. Will he take less money to stay on Sidney Crosby’s wing or will he cash in as the marquee name on a lukewarm free-agent market this summer?
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Add comment June 6, 2008
Pens not ready to settle for a single win
PITTSBURGH — Five years ago Mike Babcock returned home with his Anaheim Ducks after being hammered in the opening two games of the Stanley Cup final.
The series would be a short one, it was said. The New Jersey Devils were in a different league. Sound familiar?
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Add comment May 31, 2008
Malkin’s upgraded play lifts Pens
PITTSBURGH — Finally, three games into the Stanley Cup final, the Detroit Red Wings experienced what Sidney Crosby is all about and what he means to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Perhaps just as importantly to the Penguins, Detroit also saw what Evgeni Malkin can be, even if his name didn’t make it onto the scoresheet and his image didn’t show up on the post-game highlights.
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Add comment May 31, 2008
Young Pens shut down in Game 1
DETROIT — It’s one thing for Evgeni Malkin to be shut out on the scoreboard. But when the Pittsburgh Penguins star is also helping the other team score, than you know it’s been a bad night.
Malkin’s turnover right in front of his own net 2:16 into the third period led to Mikael Samuelsson’s back-breaking, 2-0 goal Saturday night and capped what was a forgettable night for the Russian centre in Detroit’s 4-0, Game 1 victory in the Stanley Cup final.
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Add comment May 26, 2008
Pens’ Roberts not happy with benching
DETROIT — Gary Roberts tried to bite his tongue on the eve of the Stanley Cup final, visibly upset after Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Michel Therrien told him he wouldn’t be in the lineup for the opening game Saturday night.
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Add comment May 25, 2008
Perfect-at-home Pens hope to wrap up
PITTSBURGH — Veteran rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd took over Mellon Arena for a concert Saturday.
On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Penguins hope it’ll once again be Sweet Home Mellon Arena.
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Add comment May 18, 2008
Crosby, Pens to face big Broadway test
PITTSBURGH — With the exception of the Stanley Cup final, this is about as big a showcase as the NHL could give Sidney Crosby so early in his playoff career.
Sid the Kid on Broadway. The league must be loving this.
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1 comment April 24, 2008
