Pittsburgh Penguins News

Sidney Crosby(C)|PIT
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Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has yet to be cleared for contact, but he has been elevated in his line duty. With the Penguins going through their first full team practice with the reduction of players in camp, Crosby centered the third line in today’s skate, with Pascal Dupuis and Matt Cooke on his wings.

Evgeni Malkin tweeted today that Crosby skated for the first time with contact. While we await reports confirming the tweet, it seems like the team's captain will return to the lineup shortly. Feel free to draft accordingly.

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Inside Pittsburgh Sports 2011-09-29T15:53:23.000Z
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Sidney Crosby(C)|PIT
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Sidney Crosby is still wearing a white hat in Penguins practice -- not because he's ready to ride in as the team's hero, but because his helmet needs to contrast with his teammates' black ones to signify that he's not allowed to have contact.

If you were planning on taking Crosby at a discount, or already own The Kid, then this news comes as good news. Although he has yet to take a hit, the captain continues to take positive steps in his road to recovery.

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Post-Gazette.com 2011-09-26T16:02:00.000Z
Sidney Crosby
Sidney Crosby(C)|PIT
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"Everything's been really good," he said. "I haven't run into any issues so far. It's been pretty smooth. A day at a time, but it's been a lot of fun being out there and getting back to doing the things you're used to doing every day as a hockey player.

Crosby continues to make strides and might be ready for opening night at this pace. The phenom scored 31 goals and 66 points in his first 41 games of the year. Expect at least 80 points from the elite center.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gaze 2011-09-25T18:24:35.000Z
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Jeff Carter(C)|PIT
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#CBJ LW Rick Nash and C Jeff Carter will play together tonight vs. Washington.

Sticking with the plan, Carter will play tonight and probably center Rick Nash. The versatile forward has a bruised foot from blocking a shot, one that the team hopes to not re-injure during the exhibition game. Watch this situation carefully.

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Aaron Portzline 2011-09-21T12:18:49.000Z
Jeff Carter
Jeff Carter(C)|PIT
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Center Jeff Carter, one of two major acquisitions over the summer, suffered a bruised right foot when he was struck by a Rick Nash shot in Team McConnell's opening loss to Team Pizzuti. He did not play in the consolation game.

Although the injury only appears to be a bruise, Carter has surgery on both feet this past offseason. This malady could be a sign for a nagging injury, which is enough to worry fantasy owners. Regardless, Carter has missed only 10 games over the past two seasons.

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Puck-Rakers Blog 2011-09-18T18:44:04.000Z
Jeff Carter
Evgeni Malkin(C)|PIT
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If Malkin -- who has done some of his finest work when Crosby has been out of the lineup -- is completely healed and can elevate his game to the level he has reached at times in recent years, he will pick up much of the slack caused by Crosby's absence, however long it lasts.

Malkin claimed he was at 90 percent today despite training at an elevated level all summer. The talented Russian has too much talent not to step up with added ice time. As long as Crosby remains out you can expect Malkin to hold even more value.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gaze 2011-09-16T10:34:15.000Z
Evgeni Malkin
Evgeni Malkin(C)|PIT
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Malkin spent the offseason recovering from a February surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament. After a summer of skating and working out in the gym, Malkin said his knee felt "pretty good."

Reports out of Pittsburgh yesterday showed the team lineup with Sidney Crosby. Without the talented captain, most offensive pressure will fall on Malkin. Stay tuned for further updates from the team as camp breaks.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gaze 2011-09-13T08:47:30.000Z
Evgeni Malkin
Jeff Carter(C)|PIT
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Carter played mostly right wing last season in Philadelphia. But after enduring a first decade without a No.?1 center, the Blue Jackets are set on playing Carter there, with captain Rick Nash on one side, probably the left.

Despite the warning signs from Philadelphia, Carter will start his career in Columbus at center. One way or another he will play with superstar Rick Nash, which should keep his fantasy value in check.

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Puck-Rakers Blog 2011-09-12T13:41:39.000Z
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