ZBYNEK MICHALEK RUMORS
Taylor Hall Redefines The Term ‘Slashing’
And now, Taylor Hall turning into Yojimbo to slash Zbynek Michalek in the third period of Edmonton’s 3-1 loss to the Phoenix. Just straight-up raising a hockey stick over his head and trying to cut a man open from withers to brisket. Spoiler alert: No penalty was called. Whoops!Compare and contrast:You’ve got to hand it to the folks in charge of calling stuff like this ...
Things you forgot: The Michalek salary dump
Let's just say it, Ray Shero's tenure in Pittsburgh has been as close to flawless as we've seen. He hasn't made a ton of big moves, but when he does, they usually pay off.
But his biggest failures to date were the Paul Martin, and Zbynek Michalek signings in the summer 2010. He signed them for contracts worth a grand total of 45 million.
And then, at the draft...
Zbynek Michalek Looks Forward To His Return To Phoenix
from Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic, So when a trade executed at the NHL draft on Friday paved the way for his return, Michalek was just as eager as the Coyotes to reunite.
“That team’s really close to my heart; so is the city, and I know they have great fans,” Michalek said. “I’m really happy to be back, and hopefully I can continue playing the way I was when...
Coyotes bring back Michalek in trade with Pens
Shortly after the completion of the first round of the NHL draft Friday night, the Coyotes acquired defenseman Zbynek Michalek from the Penguins in exchange for defenseman Harrison Ruopp, goaltender Marc Cheverie and the 81st selection in the draft.
The 29-year-old Michalek spent five seasons with the Coyotes from 2005-10 and is coming off a season in which he collected two goals...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
June 23, 2012
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A farewell of Zbynek Michalek
In the summer of 2010, Shero was all about the Pens' blue line. He signed Paul Martin and Zbynek Michalek to lengthy deals. And now only Paul Martin remains. Michalek is gone.
His 2010-2011 season made Shero look like a genius. From even the first preseason game, we all could see that Michalek's size alone was something the Pens' blue line needed. ...
Zbynek Michalek avoids suspension and fine.
Via Puckdaddy:
Zbynek Michalek of the Pittsburgh Penguins was in a peculiar position on Monday: Arguing that his hit on Matt Hendricks of the Washington Capitals didn't warrant anything more than the elbowing minor it received on Sunday afternoon, while waiting to hear if the hit Alex Ovechkin put on Michalek would received its own punishment.
The first...
Pens' Michalek is due back against Ottawa
Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek is a good bet to return from a concussion, but while he returns to the lineup, many around the league will be exiting for the same reason.
Via Pittsburghlive.com
December 15, 2011
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Pens' Michalek out with broken finger
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek is out 4-6 weeks after breaking his finger in right hand.
Michalek sustained the injury in the third period of a 4-1 win over New Jersey on Saturday when he dived to block a slap shot by New Jersey's Rod Pelley.
Coach Dan Bylsma says Michalek will not need surgery. The injury forces the team to shuffle its defensive pairings. Paul...
Via AP on Fox
October 24, 2011
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Pens' D Michalek out 4-6 weeks with broken finger
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek is out 4-6 weeks after breaking his finger in right hand.
Michalek sustained the injury in the third period of a 4-1 win over New Jersey on Saturday when he dived to block a slap shot by New Jersey's Rod Pelley.
Coach Dan Bylsma says Michalek will not need surgery. The injury forces the team to shuffle its defensive pairings. Paul...
Via AP on Fox
October 24, 2011
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Michalek Out a Month With Broken Finger
The Penguins took another big hit on the injury front this weekend as Zbynek Michalek broke a finger while blocking a shot and will be out at least a month. This may be as costly of an injury as Crosby or Malkin as Michalek has been an absolute monster for the Pens in the first few weeks of the season. The pairing of him and Martin have been one of the best pairings in all...
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