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“We knew right away this morning when we looked at their lineup that they have a lot of speed. They want to play fast. We can’t play that kind of game against them. Our game is north/south. We need to get in their zone and grind them down. We tried to play the same game [...]

Happy home opener, dear readers. The time is 10:16 a.m. on this frigid Pittsburgh morning, and several Penguins players have now joined RWs Pascal Dupuis and Tyler Kennedy on the ice. The Maples Leafs are in town for the first NHL game at Consol Energy Center since April, and the Penguins are looking to win [...]

Good Sunday morning to you, dear readers. This old machine has crashed often since Team Trib arrived in New York, so probably best to keep this short and direct. Marc-Andre Fleury passed Tom Barrasso on the Penguins’ all-time wins list, and this victory also helped him rediscover his mojo. Game Report: http://triblive.com/sports/penguins/3300922-74/fleury-penguins-flyers#axzz2IUbWjrJm And now, something [...]

Good Friday on you, dear readers. The Penguins are wrapping their final training-camp session at Consol Energy Center. There is a chill in the air. Seriously, it’s freezing in here. Some quick hits: ♦ There are 23 players left in camp. Rosters must be trimmed to 23 by 5 p.m. Friday. Draw your own conclusions. [...]

A great day for hockey will be when we realize that the NHL plays a regular season to determine its top teams and stages a tournament to declare a champion. In other words, power rankings are not necessary. That said, since everybody else is doing one, why shouldn’t the Trib get in on this power [...]

Good morning, dear readers. The Penguins, a lot of them, are taking part in their fake morning skate, which is part of their fake game, also known as the Black & Gold scrimmage. Face off is tonight at 7 p.m., and the Trib Total Media gate opens at 6 p.m. Parking and admission is free. [...]

Good morning, dear readers. OK, enough. The MVP will speak later, and (promises, promises) expect something unique from him in your friendly neighborhood tab. Could he have granted interviews Monday? Yes. Should he have? Probably. Is it fair, however, to give him a break after a day-long flight from Moscow, especially after a three-hour practice? [...]

Good morning, dear readers. OK, enough. The MVP will speak later, and (promises, promises) expect something unique from him in your friendly neighborhood tab. Could he have granted interviews Monday? Yes. Should he have? Probably. Is it fair, however, to give him a break after a day-long flight from Moscow, especially after a three-hour practice? [...]

Just after noon at Consol Energy Center, and they’ve arrived. (See above.) = Evgeni Malkin scored quite the cheer from these folks. He arrived in Pittsburgh from Moscow late Sunday and is practicing Monday. Will be targeting the MVP following this practice. = Jerseys and forwards: Whites: Eric Tangradi, Malkin, James Neal Blacks: Chris Kunitz, [...]

Well, dear readers, it is finally over. After 119 days and too many stupid things to count, the NHL lockout has ended, and the world’s finest pucks league is back. Your Penguins open camp Sunday with physicals, followed by an OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 3:10 p.m. practice at Southpointe. (Cue the #ShriekingGirls) Camp heads to [...]