The NHL revealed the initial eight-man rosters for the 2023 All-Star Game on Thursday, and this year’s selection format is a little different than in years past. The NHL department of hockey operations selected one player from each team, including one goalie, to make up the initial eight-man roster for each of the league’s four…… read more »
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Kirill Kaprizov named to NHL All-Star Game as one of 32 team representatives
Kirill Kaprizov is 2-for-2 in invites to the NHL All-Star Game. The Wild winger was named to his second Central Division team in as many years on Thursday when the league unveiled the initial rosters for each division. Former Wild forward Kevin Fiala was Los Angeles’ representative among the first 32 players named — one…… read more »
Sidney Crosby named to NHL All-Star Game for ninth time
For the ninth time in his 18-year NHL career, Sidney Crosby has been named to the NHL All-Star Game. With this ninth selection to the game, Crosby ties former Penguins great Jaromir Jagr for the second most selections in franchise history. Crosby was named to the All-Star Game in the following previous years: 2007 2008…… read more »
Penguins’ Bottom-6 Continues to Struggle
The Pittsburgh Penguins did not have a very good end to 2022. The Penguins lost the last four games of the year, which included three division matchups with the Carolina Hurricanes, the New York Islanders and the New Jersey Devils. There are a few different reasons to explain Pittsburgh’s performance, but perhaps the most obvious…… read more »
Bruins place Jake DeBrusk on long-term injured reserve following Winter Classic injuries
The Boston Bruins have placed forward Jake DeBrusk on long-term injured reserve after he suffered multiple injuries in the team’s Winter Classic game on Monday.… read more »
Iggy Pop Reveals He Was Once Asked To Join AC/DC
Rock icon Iggy Pop has revealed that he was once asked to join legendary hard rock band AC/DC. In a new interview with the New York Times promoting his new studio album Every Loser, Pop recalled being approached by the manager of the Australian rock band. “They had a manager many years ago, when I…… read more »
Can homecourt advantage help the Mountaineers get back-to-back Big 12 wins?
Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Good morning! This is the Shotgun Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome, By-Godders, to The Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU’s best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor, and daily distractions. The West Virginia men’s basketball team is 0-2 in Big 12 Conference play after struggling on the road at…… read more »
Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi Confirms Reissue Of I.R.S. Records-Era Albums
Legendary Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has confirmed the band’s plans to re-issue its I.R.S. Records-era albums. While celebrating what would be late drummer Cozy Powell’s 75th birthday, Iommi wrote, “Cozy Powell would have been 75 today. Looking forward to the release of the IRS albums in 2023, a tribute to his great playing.” In…… read more »
Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Vegas Golden Knights 1/5/2023
Vegas has made corresponding moves to get down to 12 forwards, so it looks like Eichel is planning on returning for tonight’s game. The Vegas roster is influx with frequent call ups and reassignments to the AHL with their bevy of injuries. On defense it’s possible the lines above aren’t going to be accurate, but…… read more »
Pens Points: Desperate in the Desert
It’s a late one tonight with puck drop scheduled for 10 PM Eastern. It’s going to be a late night so get going early with Pens Points… More troubling news for the Penguins on the injury front.… read more »