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Washington Capitals' David Steckel follows through on a shot trying to shoot the puck through the goal posts at Heinz Field during the promotional news conference on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 for the NHL's Winter Classic hockey game scheduled to be played outdoors at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on Jan. 1 2011. The game will be between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Capitals.
Pittsburgh Penguins July 27, 2010
PITTSBURGH - JULY 27: Sidney Crosby(notes), Pascal Dupuis(notes) and Maxime Talbot of the Pittsburgh Penguins watch highlights of past Winter Classics at the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic press conference on July 27, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Penguins July 27, 2010
PITTSBURGH - JULY 27: Pittsburgh Penguins President David Morehouse addresses the media at the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic press conference on July 27, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Penguins July 27, 2010
PITTSBURGH - JULY 27: Maxime Talbot of the Pittsburgh Penguins takes a shot through the goal post during a competition at the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic press conference on July 27, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Penguins July 27, 2010
PITTSBURGH - JULY 27: Sidney Crosby(notes) (L) of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Mike Knuble(notes) of the Washington Capitals pose for a photo at the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic press conference on July 27, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Penguins July 27, 2010
PITTSBURGH - JULY 27: (L-R) Pascal Dupuis(notes), Sidney Crosby(notes) and Maxime Talbot of the Pittsburgh Penguins pose for a photo at the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic press conference on July 27, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Penguins July 27, 2010
PITTSBURGH - JULY 27: Sidney Crosby(notes) of the Pittsburgh Penguins laughs during a shooting competition at the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic press conference on July 27, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Penguins July 27, 2010
FILE -- New Jersey Devils star forward Ilya Kovalchuk(notes) listens to a reporters question during a news conference in Newark, N.J., on July 20, 2010. The NHL Players' Association has filed a grievance over the league's rejection of the landmark US$102-million contract between Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ AP - Mel Evans
New Jersey Devils July 26, 2010
New Jersey Devils star forward Ilya Kovalchuk(notes), of Russia, smiles during a news conference in Newark, N.J., Tuesday, July 20, 2010. Kovalchuk is staying with the Devils after agreeing to a staggering 17-year, $102 million deal with the team.
New Jersey Devils July 21, 2010
NEWARK, NJ - JULY 20:(L-R) Agent Jay Grossman and Ilya Kovalchuk(notes) chat following a photo opportunity and press conference announcing his contract renewal with the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on July 20, 2010 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New Jersey Devils July 20, 2010
New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello, left, and star forward Ilya Kovalchuk(notes), right, share a laugh Tuesday, July 20, 2010, with owner Jeff Vanderbeek, during a news conference in Newark, N.J. Kovalchuk is staying with the Devils after agreeing to a staggering 17-year, $102 million deal with the team.
New Jersey Devils July 20, 2010
NEWARK, NJ - JULY 20: (L-R) New Jersey Devils players Patrik Elias(notes), Zach Parise(notes), Jamie Langenbrunner(notes), Martin Brodeur(notes) and Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond(notes) show up for a media opportunity announcing the contract renewal for Ilya Kovachukat the Prudential Center on July 20, 2010 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New Jersey Devils July 20, 2010
NEWARK, NJ - JULY 20: Fans watch as Ilya Kovalchuk(notes) of the New Jersey Devils handles a media opportunity announcing his contract renewal at the Prudential Center on July 20, 2010 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New Jersey Devils July 20, 2010
NEWARK, NJ - JULY 20: Ilya Kovalchuk(notes) of the New Jersey Devils poses for photographs following the media opportunity announcing his contract renewal at the Prudential Center on July 20, 2010 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New Jersey Devils July 20, 2010
NEWARK, NJ - JULY 20: Patrik Elias(notes) of the New Jersey Devils greets Ilya Kovalchuk(notes) following a media opportunity announcing his contract renewal at the Prudential Center on July 20, 2010 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New Jersey Devils July 20, 2010
- Penguins name Reirden assistant coach Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The Penguins have promoted Wilkes-Barre/Scranton head coach Todd Reirden to assistant coach in Pittsburgh, Executive Vice President and General Manager Ray Shero said today.
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton coach Reirden hired by Penguins Pittsburgh Tribune-Review The team announced Saturday that Todd Reirden, head coach of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Baby Penguins affiliate, has been promoted to Dan Bylsma's staff, replacing former assistant coach Mike Yeo.
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