Morning links: USA wins big, ATL fans upset at Kovy, Max's shoulder still bothering him?

by Hooks Orpik on Jan 6, 2010 7:00 AM EST

Congrats to Team USA U-20 on beating Team Canada in Canada to earn the gold medal in the WJC's. Yes, the likely marks the first and last time Penguin fans will be happy for OT hero John Carlson (Washington Caps property). [TSN]

Given his salary demands, Atlanta fans are a little fed up with Ilya Kovalchuk's efforts on the plays of some of the Penguins goals last night [Bird Watchers Anonymous]

In the "he should be old enough to know better" file: Chris Chelios is cited for a DUI. [Chicago Breaking Sports]

How much do the Penguins miss the USS Hal Gill? [Post-Gazette]

As always, Seth gets some other-worldly pictures and analysis of the game action. [Empty Netters]

Is Max's shoulder still bothering him? [Tribune Review]

If there's injury, Jordan Staal still has some support to make Team Canada for the Olympics yet. [The Hockey News]

Is Ian Laperriere under-performing for the Flyers? [Broad Street Hockey]

In Lou We Trust talks a lot of trash about Jack Johnson making Team USA (deservedly so) but still pencils in Brooks Orpik as the #7 d-man? Riiiight. [ILWT]

Former Rangers goalie Mike Richter and the NHL are going green. [NHL.com]

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If I was 47 years old and riding buses in the AHL I’d be drinking a lot too.

by genomachine-O on Jan 6, 2010 7:59 AM EST reply actions

haha… Chelios is a legend:)

You have to see it for yourself...

by Bla Razor on Jan 6, 2010 8:13 AM EST up reply actions

We’ve seen it being mentioned at a couple of places already… I checked some stats and it does seem consideration worthy… Jordan Staal for the Selke this season? what are you thoughts? may be too early to win it but a nomination?

You have to see it for yourself...

by Bla Razor on Jan 6, 2010 8:17 AM EST reply actions

I think offensive numbers have too big of and influence on the Selke award. They shouldn’t really matter at all, but it always seems to be good defensive guys with a lot of points. At the mid season point Staal would be a Selke finalist for me though. Its hard to get a lot of attention for anything when the guys in front of you are name Crosby and Malkin. I think Staals play in the playoffs the last few years should at least put him on the radar for a lot of people.

by genomachine-O on Jan 6, 2010 8:35 AM EST up reply actions

Staal is too young

Don’t be shocked when John Madden wins it again now that he is healthy and it was a big deal that he went to the Blackhawks. It amazes me how a guy that scores a bunch of short handed goals, but gives up more due to his attempts at cherry picking, can win this award. Typically worst award ever. Plus the Pens play an offensive system which automatically excludes Staal from many voters radar.

by Ulf Murphy on Jan 6, 2010 1:13 PM EST up reply actions