Penguins' Roberts out with pneumonia
Today's Tribune-Review (Free subscription) | 05/15/2008
Penguins winger Gary Roberts has a mild case of pneumonia and will miss Game 4 tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Today's Tribune-Review (Free subscription) | 05/15/2008
Penguins winger Gary Roberts has a mild case of pneumonia and will miss Game 4 tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 05/15/2008
Getting some answers today from Pittsburgh Penguins’ coach Michel Therrien. Q. Can you give us an update on Gary Roberts’ status? COACH THERRIEN: He’s still sick. He’s got pneumonia. It's a mild case, so he’s listed day‑to‑day. He’s not going to play tonight. Q. Is it something you expect him back later in the playoffs? COACH THERRIEN: Yes, yes, hopefully. He’s on medication right now,...
NewsChannel 8 (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Gary Roberts did not dress for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers due to an illness.
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -Pittsburgh Penguins forward Gary Roberts sat out Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday night because he was sick.
Today's Tribune-Review (Free subscription) | 05/13/2008
An undisclosed illness could prevent left wing Gary Roberts from playing for the Penguins against the Philadelphia Flyers tonight in game 3 of the Eastern Conference final at Wachovia Center.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 05/13/2008
Q. A couple of off‑ice issues. Gary Roberts, how is he feeling? Is there a chance he might play? And Jordan Staal getting some unfortunate news. How do you keep him focused for tonight's game? COACH THERRIEN: First of all, Gary will take a decision tonight. He’s sick this morning when he came to report to the team. We’ll see how he’s going to feel before the game, and we’ll go...
Toronto Mike's Blog (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
I watched most of the Battle of Pennsylvania and it was pretty entertaining. Forget Sid the Kid, this Malkin youngster is incredible. If Pittsburgh continues to get good goaltending, they might be unstoppable. I would love to see Gary Roberts win another cup. 19 years between Stanley Cup wins might be a record. Has anyone gone longer between wins? For the rest of the story, visit http://www.torontomike.com/2008hockeypool.html...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
from Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun, Every night Gary Roberts watches, and every night he finds something else to be amazed by. It isn't just that Evgeni Malkin scores goals. It's how he scores. And when he scores. And just about everything else in between. “He is taking it to a whole new level,” the veteran Roberts said. “Both goals tonight came late in shifts. By then, most...
Today's Tribune-Review (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
"Good guy" Sidney Crosby, a team captain at 20, has won over everyone who occupies a locker-room stall - from rookie Tyler Kennedy to 20-year veteran Gary Roberts.
Today's Tribune-Review (Free subscription) | 05/07/2008
Former Philadelphia Flyers tough guy Ben Eager discovered Dec. 11 what Gary Roberts would do when an opponent went too far against the Penguins.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 05/05/2008
from Stan Fischler at Game On, The coach readily admits that changes must be made. “We need physical engagement,” he avers, perhaps realizing that the likes of Gary Roberts and the other Pitt toughies neutralized the Rangers less physical players. When all is said and done, the Rangers were eliminated because they played like a fifth place team and Pittsburgh—which surely could win the...
Today's Tribune-Review (Free subscription) | 05/02/2008
Penguins left wing Gary Roberts, who returned to the lineup for Game 4, commented on coming back from yet another injury.
Today's Tribune-Review (Free subscription) | 05/02/2008
Left wing Gary Roberts replaced forward Max Talbot in the Penguins' lineup for Game 4.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 05/01/2008
from David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail, (Gary) Roberts will take his regular spot at left wing on the fourth line. Adam Hall, who replaced Roberts when he was injured, will probably move to centre on that line to fill in for Talbot, with Georges Laraque at right wing. While he was not happy about sitting out on Tuesday, Roberts said he understood. “Obviously, the way this...
Today's Tribune-Review (Free subscription) | 04/30/2008
Do the Penguins still need Gary Roberts?