Bill Guerin is one tough sumbitch. [Tribune Review]
The new power-play has a new result: actually putting the puck in the net. [Empty Netters]
Projected roster alert: Brooks Orpik, Alex Goligoski AND Bill Guerin all make the cut for Team USA here [NHL.com]
Shooting down the latest rumor that doesn't make sense: why the Pens won't be trading Sergei Gonchar to Phoenix. Really rumor mongers, Phoenix taking on the salary? And the Pens trading such a key guy? At least make the rumors make a little sense. [Faceoff Factor]
Deadspin picks up on the almost certainly false rumors swirling around the Flyers. [Deadspin]
Flyers punching bag tough guy Riley Cote weighed in on facebook (before removing it): "i feel the need to address a terrible rumor about 2 of my teamates [sic] hartnell and carter. 100% not true. do not believe what you hear. nothing but pollution. i got both there [sic] backs. now let’s put a beating on the pens!!" [Josh Q Public]
The Penguins have the highest scoring defense in the NHL. And they also have the most diverse scoring from the blueline too. [The Peerless Prognosticator]
A fresh batch of jersey fouls for thee. [Puck Daddy]
Saturday's opponent Ryan Miller is in the groove right now. [The Hockey News]
Head trauma and the effect on pro athletes is thankfully a lot of attention these days, but the more we learn, the scarier things seem. [From the Rink]