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Shelly Anderson

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Veteran sports writer, freelance these days. Mostly Penguins/NHL. PHWA. Pittsburgh Hockey Now. The Hockey News. Mt. Lebanon Mag. Copy ed/proofreader. @mizzou

 Pittsburgh, PA
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There might already be as many questions as answers with the Penguins goaltending situation. pittsburghhockeynow.com/pitt…
The Rise Of Silovs & Why It Could Be A Problem

The Rise Of Silovs & Why It Could Be A Problem

The Pittsburgh Penguins have the task of balancing playing time and development with two talented young goaltenders.

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The first skater on the ice for Penguins practice (after the two goalies), bag of pucks in his hand, is Sidney Crosby.
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Injured forward Elmer Soderblom is on the ice working out an hour before Penguins practice.
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@KatieEnglesonOct 22
Cooper Black is set to make his NHL debut tonight in Pittsburgh, becoming the tallest goaltender in NHL history. The Panthers now officially list him at 6’9”, 250 pounds. For reference, I’m 5’7” 😂
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The Penguins reacted to the Ben Kindel emergency. pittsburghhockeynow.com/pitt…
Penguins Locker Room Reacts to Kindel Emergency

Penguins Locker Room Reacts to Kindel Emergency

The Pittsburgh Penguins reacted Thursday to 19-year-old forward Ben Kindel's medical emergency on the team plane.

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Updated with some not-so-great news on Bryan Rust. pittsburghhockeynow.com/pitt…
Penguins Update: Rust Out Weeks, Kindel IR; Prospects Recalled

Penguins Update: Rust Out Weeks, Kindel IR; Prospects Recalled

The Pittsburgh Penguins put forwards Bryan Rust and Ben Kindel on IR on Thursday and recalled two prospects from the AHL.

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The first of a few Penguins updates this morning. pittsburghhockeynow.com/pitt…
Penguins Update: Rust Out Weeks, Kindel IR; Prospects Recalled

Penguins Update: Rust Out Weeks, Kindel IR; Prospects Recalled

The Pittsburgh Penguins put forwards Bryan Rust and Ben Kindel on IR on Thursday and recalled two prospects from the AHL.

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Diagnosis on Ben Kindel is a vasovagal issue.
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Kyle Dubas: Ben Kindel is back in Pittsburgh after collapsing on the team plane Tuesday and being treated with oxygen. Will treat him as necessary going forward.
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Prospects are on the way.
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Forward Rutger McGroarty and defenseman Chase Pietila have been recalled from the @WBSPenguins (AHL). Forwards Ben Kindel and Bryan Rust have been placed on Injured Reserve.
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Injured Penguins players Sam Girard and Justin Brazeau are working out on the ice before the morning skate.
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A small but positive update on Ben Kindel. pittsburghhockeynow.com/pitt…
Muse Says Kindel 'Doing Better,' Could Travel Home Soon

Muse Says Kindel 'Doing Better,' Could Travel Home Soon

Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Muse said forward Ben Kindel, who had a medical emergency Tuesday, is improving.

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The Penguins have canceled their practice scheduled for today. Understandable coming off a difficult day yesterday.
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Scary news involving Penguins forward Ben Kindel. pittsburghhockeynow.com/pitt…
Kindel Has Medical Emergency on Penguins Plane

Kindel Has Medical Emergency on Penguins Plane

The Pittsburgh Penguins' team plane returned after takeoff from Salt Lake City on Tuesday after forward Ben Kindel had a medical emergency.

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With that Sid assist, Sid, Geno and Letang have now combined for 3,000 points in the 1,024 games they’ve played together, including playoffs: Sid (476-772-1,248) Geno (418-679-1,097) Letang (154-501-655) Total (1,048-1,952-3,000)
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Here is my prospect report on Owen Pickering! @WBSPenguins @_NickHart pittsburghhockeynow.com/pitt…
Penguins Prospect Report: Pickering's Final Steps, Learning to Attack

Penguins Prospect Report: Pickering's Final Steps, Learning to Attack

For those tracking Owen Pickering and his development over the last two seasons, it has now reached an important stage. […]

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Happy Thanksgiving to those from north of the border.
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The Hockey News magazine has its annual goalie issue out. If you have a subscription, be sure to look for my story on the Penguins’ starter tonight, Sergei Murashov. Think you will enjoy it.
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Great stuff from the Penguins on Alex Ovechkin's retirement announcement: pittsburghhockeynow.com/pitt…
Penguins React to Ovechkin Announcement; Malkin: Maybe it's My Last Year, Too

Penguins React to Ovechkin Announcement; Malkin: Maybe it's My Last Year, Too

Pittsburgh Penguins stars Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby, react to Washington star Alex Ovechkin's retirement announcement.

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Some updates from the Penguins morning skate, including a goalie change. pittsburghhockeynow.com/pitt…
Murashov Set for Season Debut; Koivunen Looks to be Back in

Murashov Set for Season Debut; Koivunen Looks to be Back in

Touted Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Sergei Murashov will make his season debut Monday against the Winnipeg Jets, coach Dan Muse said.

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