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After several hours of waiting on pins and needles we finally know Matt Cooke's fate. Cooke will be suspended for a minimum of 10 games, should the Penguins fail to make the playoffs, for an elbow to the head of Rangers' defenseman Ryan McDonagh.
The agent for Sidney Crosby, Pat Brisson, talked with Joe Starkey of Seibel, Starkey and Miller on SportsRadio 93-7 The FAN and discussed Crosby's health, as well as the recent ruling at the NHL GM meetings to not ban head shots.
The NHL has made its decision regarding Matt Cooke. Cooke will be suspended for the rest of the season plus the first round of the playoffs, giving up nearly $220,000 in salary.
Former NHL player and current NHL Live contributor Bobby Holik, joined the FAN Morning Show to talk about the hit Matt Cooke placed on Rangers Ryan McDonagh.
Heading into today's game with the New York Rangers, the Pittsburgh Penguins were only six points behind the Philadelphia Flyers for the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference lead. Heading into the third period of a 1-1 hockey game, the Penguins had controlled the play, had outworked the Rangers in every way possible and two points almost seemed certain. That is, until Matt Cooke happened.
A major penalty assessed to Matt Cooke proved to be the turning point in a 5-2 loss to the New York Rangers Sunday afternoon.
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93.7 The Fan's hockey commentator believes this week is a probable turning point for the Penguins in terms of trying to climb the Eastern Conference standings.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will be looking for their third straight win when they host the New York Rangers Sunday afternoon.
Mike "Doc" Emrick, the lead play-by-play announcer for NHL national telecasts, joined the FAN Morning Show Friday to talk in depth about the Penguins as they continue to collect points in the standings despite the losses of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.
The NHL general managers finished their three day meeting in Florida with a discussion about increasing video replay and new rules for shootouts.
After the second day of NHL general manager meetings in Florida, Commissioner Gary Bettman announced the league will not ban head shots.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will be looking to notch another win against a struggling Canadian team tonight on the road.
Sidney Crosby made headlines earlier today when he took the ice for the first time since Jan. 5. While he only skated for 15 minutes, it was enough for the hockey world to explode over the news.
Chris Kunitz scored two goals, Tyler Kennedy added three assists, and the Pittsburgh Penguins moved to within three points of the Eastern Conference lead by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 on Sunday.
I was very impressed with the effort and compete level in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres. However, as well as they played on Tuesday was as poorly as they played during Saturday afternoon's 3-0 shutout loss to the Habs.
After getting shutout by the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, the Pittsburgh Penguins will get right back on the ice Sunday afternoon when they take on the Edmonton Oilers.
The fans attending the Penguins' 200th consecutive sellout didn't get much of a show from the home team as the Montreal Canadiens skated to a 3-0 shutout win at the CONSOL Energy Center Saturday afternoon.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will be back in action Saturday afternoon when they host the Montreal Canadiens.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed head coach Dan Bylsma to a three-year extension Wednesday morning.
93.7 The Fan's hockey commentator admires the way the Penguins have stayed near the top of the East, against all odds.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will be looking for a season sweep of the Buffalo Sabres Tuesday night. Tonight's game will be the first of a three-game homestand for the Penguins after going 2-1-2 on a five-game road trip.
I can't even begin to tell you how much I enjoy hockey at this time of year. The intensity, passion and desperation all indicate the playoffs are just around the corner. Last night's game against Boston had the feel of a playoff game from the opening faceoff.
Dustin Jeffrey scored his second goal of the game 1:52 into overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins snapped the Boston Bruins' winning streak at seven with a 3-2 victory on Saturday night.
