THE BLACK-N-GOLD NEWS
PENGUINS
Our Pens returned to the ice following last weekend's All-Star break. They made some roster moves to help along the way. The Pens re-called Fs Conor Sheary and Scott Wilson from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. They also signed F Tom Sestito to a 1-year, 2-way contract.
A time-change was made for the Pens game versus Philly at Consol Energy Center for Sunday, April 3. The puck will now drop at 5pm, instead of 3pm. Make the necessary change to your schedule.
The NHL announced that Pens D Kris Letang was named 3rd Star for the month of January. Congrats to Tanger!
Another schedule change was made. The league announced that the Pens-Caps game that was postponed on January 24 is now re-scheduled for Tuesday, March 1 at 7:30.
The Pens first game back from the break was another W. They defeated the Ottawa Senators 6-5 on the strength of C Sidney Crosby's 9th career hat trick. The Pens did suffer a loss in that contest at C Eric Fehr left the game with a lower-body injury. He is expected to miss up to a month of action. Get well soon, Eric!
Another inury hit the Pens as they were preparing for a weekend swing through Florida. C Evgeni Malkin did not make the road trip due to a lower-body injury. Get well soon, Geno! In the meantime, the Pens called up C Oskar Sundqvist from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
The Pens promptly lost their meeting with Tampa Bay, 6-3. G Marc-Andre Fleury was pulled in the 2nd period.
Outdoor hockey is coming back to the 'Burgh. Word has gotten out that the Pens will host Philly in an outdoor matchup at Heinz Field in early 2017. It's speculated that this meeting will be part of the NHL's Stadium Series and not the Winter Classic.
The Pens did salvage a split on their Florida road trip, edging the Panthers on Saturday night in OT, 3-2. In that game, Sid recorded his 900th career point. Congrats on the milestone, Captain!
More honors for Sid as he was named the NHL's 1st Star of the Week. Sid recorded 5 goals and 8 total points for the week. Way to go, Sid!
#87 continued his torrid tear last night in the Pens 6-2 pasting of the Ducks. In that game, the Captain notched 4 more points to move into 5th place in the league in scoring. Also on the evening, F Carl Hagelin recorded his 1st goal for the Black-N-Gold.
Tomorrow night the Pens faceoff against their Metro division rivals, the New York Strangers, at Consol Energy Center. They're now in 3rd place with 61 points. The Strangers are in 2nd at 65. Time to move on up. Let's Go Pens!!!
PIRATES
Our Pirates continued their roster shuffling in the leadup to spring training. It's less than 2 weeks away, folks!
RH Yoervis Medina was outright to Triple A Indy. Medina didn't even have time to pack his bags as he was traded to Philly for former 1st round pick, LH Jesse Biddle. Biddle will miss the entire 2016 season as he recovers from Tommy John surgery that was peformed in October. To make room for Biddle on the 40-man roster, recently acquired RH AJ Schugel was designated for assignment. Schugel cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple A Indy. He will attend spring training as a non-roster invitee. Whew!
The Bucs recently welcomed a new man behind the mic for this season. Joe Block will replace the departed Tim Neverett who left for a gig in Boston. Block comes to Pittsburgh by way of Milwaukee. Welcome aboard, Joe!
Mrs. Black-N-Gold may be disappointed with the Bucs offseason but she's certainly looking forward to spring training and Opening Day. Hope springs eternal. Let's Go Bucs!!!!!
STEELERS
Mrs. Black-N-Gold double checked and triple checked her Black-N-Gold notes. There was no notable news from our Steelers this week. Many of the players, past and present, were busy making the media rounds this week in Santa Clara as part of the build up to Super Bowl 50.
There was some news involving some former Steelers as the NFL announced this year's inductees for the Hall of Fame. Former LB Kevin Greene will be enshrined. Also, former DB and defensive assistant Tony Dungy will be inducted. Dungy, who coached the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indy Colts, will enter as a head coach. Congrats to both gentlemen on the illustrious honor!
In the meantime, Mrs. Black-N-Gold is sure that the front office will be working feverishly in the coming weeks and months to make the necessary roster decisions as we draw closer to the draft. Make it a good one. Let's Go Steelers!!!!!!
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