FAREWELL: Ben Lovejoy
This was the logical move given how well Despres and Bortuzzo have played. And, really, Lovejoy was never gonna see the ice again. With Matt Niskanen set to return in a few weeks, the Pens had to make a move. Shero has turned an undrafted fringe 6th-defenseman into a 5th-round pick. Sold.
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Ben Lovejoy, by all accounts, was a really nice dude. Even stole an episode...
Ben Lovejoy traded to Anaheim
Late Wednesday night, the Penguins traded defenseman Ben Lovejoy to the Anaheim Ducks for a 5th round pick in the 2014 NHL draft. Simultaneously, the Penguins recalled Upper St. Clair native, Dylan Reese from Wilkes-Baare.Lovejoy started the season as the seventh defenseman for the Penguins. After two games, he was given Simon Despres's starting spot. But, after Matt Niskanen...
Penguins Trade Lovejoy to Anaheim for 5th Round Pick
From the Ducks:
ANAHEIM DUCKS ACQUIRE BEN LOVEJOY FROM PITTSBURGH IN EXCHANGE FOR 2014 DRAFT PICK
ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has acquired defenseman Ben Lovejoy from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a fifth-round selection in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
Lovejoy, 28 (2/20/84), appeared in...
Colin McDonald Gets Hearing, Should See Suspension for Hit From Behind on Ben Lovejoy (Video)
New York Islanders winger Colin McDonald delivered a dirty hit on Tuesday night, which he received a penalty for. It’s likely that he’s got even more punishment on the way.
The NHL announced Wednesday that McDonald has earned himself a hearing with the league for his hit on Pittsburgh defenseman Ben Lovejoy in the second period of the Islanders’ win over the Penguins. The hit...
Video: Pittsburgh Penguins D Ben Lovejoy takes blame for outcome in loss to Philadelphia Flyers
Less than two minutes into the third period, the Philadelphia Flyers tied the game 5-5 on a Sean Couturier goal.
It was a goal Pittsburgh Penguins defender Ben Lovejoy will remember for a long time.
From the Post-Gazette:
“I feel horrible,” Lovejoy said.
“That’s a game that’s going to stick with me for a long time. … I tried to make the hard play, and hit...
Penguins D Lovejoy out 3-4 weeks following surgery
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ben Lovejoy is expected to be sidelined for three to four weeks after having surgery on his right knee Tuesday.
Lovejoy injured his knee during Sunday's 5-2 victory over the Atlantic Division rival New Jersey Devils.
The 28-year-old's absence would likely extend past the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.
Lovejoy has collected one goal...
Penguins D Lovejoy out 3-4 weeks with knee injury
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ben Lovejoy will miss 3-4 weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Tuesday. Lovejoy injured the knee in the first period of a 5-2 win over New Jersey on Sunday. The injury means Lovejoy would likely miss Pittsburgh's first-round playoff series.
Coach Dan Bylsma says defenseman Kris Letang will not play on Tuesday against...
Via AP on Fox
March 27, 2012
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Lovejoy's return quickly pays off for Pens
Ben Lovejoy will see plenty of time with with the Penguins, as most of defensemen are questionable for immediate future.
Via Pittsburghlive.com
December 22, 2011
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Penguins injury woes continue, Lovejoy out in definitely
The Penguins lost in the shoot out last night after leading 3-1 after two periods. But that isn’t all they lost last night, they also lost another defenseman for an undetermined amount of time. Ben Lovejoy has a broken wrist after a collision on the boards with Joe Pavelski and Logan Couture from San Jose. The Pens are already without Zbynek Michalek with a broken finger...
John Toperzer: Lovefest for Lovejoy via Twitter
Lovefest for Ben Lovejoy, compliments of Twitter
Fun with Twitter.
Thought Iâd paste and copy my Twitter feed at noon Tuesday. I'll leave it up to you to decide whether things sometimes have a tendency to get out of hand. What follows is a snap shot of my Twitter Feed at 12:02 pm EDT on Tuesday afternoon. Penguins defenseman, Ben Lovejoy, takes a fall during practice...
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