Shelly Anderson spoke with former Penguin center Joe Vitale, whose career was ended by a concussion and his life forever changed.
Here is Part 1 of
@_ShellyAnderson
’s file:
Pittsburgh Hockey is proud announce that Shelly Anderson
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is crazy enough to join this crazy little rag tag band of misfits!
We can’t believe it either.
This summer,
@_ShellyAnderson
spoke with Joe Vitale about the darkness he went through before landing on his feet in St. Louis broadcasting.
Another concussion horror story:
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Welcome hundreds of new followers! In fact since we’ve added Shelly and Matt, we’ve added over 700! Hope you will enjoy tonight’s postgame analysis and film study (kind of our thing).
Stick around, things are just getting fun!
Pens Win. Fleury holds back tears. Matt Murray went to bat for Ian Cole.
Murray: "I think ‘Coler’ is one of the most underrated, underappreciated guys on our team,"
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has the postgame wrap & analysis from
Sidney Crosby pulled Shelly Anderson aside to speak more about Humboldt.
We will publish his words for all to read.
Our thoughts, prayers and strength remain with everyone in Humboldt.
Wow. Matt Murray laid out for Ian Cole in the postgame.
Murray isn’t one to sugar coat or spit vague generalities. The kid went to bat for his D-man. Shelly’s postgame coming up!
Shelly Anderson on Kevin Stevens:
"I took solace in his declaration that he had no intention of dying, but then I wondered who he was trying to convince."
Must read:
The Penguins clear nearly $14 million in salary but take on only about $11.1 million...
TRADE! Penguins Acquire Erik Karlsson; Petry to MTL, Granlund to Sharks
58 minutes. 4 takeaways. 1 giveaway.
No. 58 Kris Letang is having a career year (We wrote last month he was Norris worthy—but he’s just getting better)
Great Feature--- RMU's Brianne McLaughlin on her journey from the garage to the Olympics.
For every dreamer. For every kid who wants to play hockey, Read On:
"You don't leave before the priest blesses you and you don't leave before three stars," --Mayor Bill Peduto
Check out today's story about Pens fans, cash and the mayor:
Mario Lemieux and Mayor
@billpeduto
had a surprise beer summit.
It spurred agreement on the arena re-development. PHN has the story of elbows, threats and beer:
After a couple scoring chances, Ryan Reaves used all of his 225 pounds to rip one past Jonathan Quick.
Then he gave a standing ovation to the man in the stands. Get the story and postgame analysis from PPG:
This is the story we didn't want to write and never want to again.
Sidney Crosby wanted to speak further to PHN about the Humboldt bus tragedy. Here are his words from Shelly Anderson:
Guy Lafleur, Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr...Evgeni Malkin?
Malkin has been ignored in the greats conversation. Win the Art Ross and he can be ignored no more.
@TheDanKingerski
has more:
The Men Who Built the Penguins. Today is the first of PHN’s new series—
@_ShellyAnderson
talked with the man who began the Penguins transformation from loser to first class team. Former Pens GM and coach, Eddie Johnston:
Stop it. No, Kris Letang doesn’t suck. Nor stink. Nor is he struggling.
In fact, the Pens D-man is back to form. Sidney Crosby and Brian Dumoulin helped PHN with today’s piece:
PHN staff and writers wish to send our best to Jay Bouwmeester and his family tonight.
Hockey is a big community, from players to the fans. We join our positive thoughts with yours tonight and hope for the best.
Evgeni Malkin is knocking on history’s door.
Only five players have won three or more Art Ross Trophies since 1967. Malkin could join elite company and be omitted no longer:
Ryan Reaves: "First of all, I don't promise goals. I cannot promise goals if you've seen my scoring touch. I said I was going to have a good game for him,” he said. "It was pretty special. (Mr. O'Ree) is a pioneer for players like me and it was nice to get him one."
You know what happened on June 11, 2017?
Patric Hornqvist scored and the Penguins won Back-to-Back Stanley Cup championships.
A fun read today (Sponsored by Attorney Joshua R. Lamm):
It was an ambitious undertaking... Craig Patrick’s Penguins tenure. 16 years. 2 Stanley Cups. Hall of Famers and future Hall residents...
The Men Who Built the Penguins: GM Craig Patrick
Crosby ahead of Lebron James, Tom Brady and Tiger Woods...
The Golden Goal was also voted the tops sports moment of the century in a new poll
Check the Penguins News Roundup for that and--the Lightning Watch:
Enough.
@TheDanKingerski
doesn’t care what politically correct things the Penguins say. He says its time for the NHL to make Tom Wilson go away.
Just like Matt Cooke and Raffi Torres:
Hello, old friend. It's so good to see you doing well...
Dave Holcomb
@dmholcomb
looks at the Top 5 Marc-Andre Fleury moments. You'll love the videos...
We're not crying. You're crying.
There’s only one Patric Hornqvist.
The Penguins and Hornqvist will finalize a five-year contract, today.
@MattGajtka
says it’s the right call and here’s why:
It’s over but what a beautiful ride.
The Penguins Cup runs touched everyone’s lives in some way. For me, it was the last Father-Son roadtrip and some great hockey—leave your memories in the article comments:
The Penguins' Amazing Ride 2016-2018: Part 1