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Cooke Escapes Suspension for Savard Hit

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:13:40 +0000

As a repeat offender, the Penguins’ Matt Cooke was considered a likely target for discipline for his blindside, shoulder-to-head hit Sunday that likely ended Bruin Marc Savard’s season. Precedent was on Cooke’s side this time, but such a hit could be punished by suspension next season if a new rule proposed by NHL GMs is adopted.

Penguins Notebook: Crosby defends saying no to Letterman

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0000

Responding to a topic that has grown legs on the Internet, Penguins center Sidney Crosby talked about his decision to decline an invitation last week to present the Top Ten List on the “Late Show

A Perfect Storm of Disgust

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:02:49 +0000

I’ve been quiet since Sunday’s loss at Pittsburgh. I didn’t want to come across as a whiny, footy pajama wearing, crybaby Bruin fan

NHL decides not to punish Penguins’ Matt Cooke

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:25:44 +0000

Sporting News staff reports Matt Cooke escaped punishment Wednesday, when the NHL decided against suspending the Pittsburgh Penguins forward for his hit that left Boston Bruins forward Marc Savard concussed.

Report- No Suspension For Cooke

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:52:39 +0000

via Bob McKenzie tweet, Matt Cooke is not being suspended by the NHL for his hit on Marc Savard.

Tom Mast: Penguins Practice: Cooke Speaks and More

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:27:55 +0000

The Penguins held practice Wednesday morning in Pittsburgh before embarking on a five-game road trip that will see them play Carolina, New Jersey (twice), Tampa Bay and Boston. Matt Cooke had his call-in meeting with the league following practice (no word on any suspension yet), and also spoke to the media about hits to the head in the NHL. “I think there needs to be black and white rules,”…

Alexei Ponikarovsky Inspiring Penguins: The Pony Has Left The Stable

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:04:14 +0000

The magic man Ray Shero amazed us all once again by scouting and acquiring a player the Penguins were in desperate need of: a scoring, top-six forward. This deal came in the form of Luca Caputi and Martin Skoula for Alexei Ponikarovsky…Read the full article on Bleacher Report…

Its Reunion Wednesday in our Nations Capital

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:02:15 +0000

The Carolina Hurricanes look upon one of the hardest back to back sets the league could have dealt them. Tonight they will play in Washinton before coming home to play Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins tomorrow night. The Hurricanes see a couple familiar faces tonight as it will be their first game against Joe

Pittsburgh Penguins Are Firing On All Cylinders

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:44:25 +0000

It’s all about timing when it comes to entering the playoffs on the right foot. With only 16 games left until the playoffs, the Penguins are picking a good time to elevate their game and make …Read the full article on Bleacher Report…

NHL GMs Taking Close Look at Head Hits

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:16:46 +0000

Marc Savard of the Boston Bruins lay motionless on the ice. After a slap slot, Matt Cooke of the Pittsburgh Penguins elbowed him in the side of the head. Dangerous head hits seem commonplace lately. We remember Junior hockey player Patrice Cromier’s disgusting hit that made headlines earlier this season and Florida Panthers star David Booth having to be carted off the ice after a hit by Philadelphia Flyers. These horrific injuries have become a major topic at the NHL GM meetings in Boca Raton, Florida. The Associated Press reported via Yahoo! Sports that GMs are trying to find a way to deal with these types of hits. “I think we all care about the safety of our players, first and foremost,” Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren said