Penguins Gm Hess Upset with Zbynek Michalek

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Z. MICHALEK PIT (SPEARING, Major, Game Misconduct)

Its all over the above information,

Gm Hess was furious, he stated, " As long as I run the Pittsburgh Penguins that type of conduct is unacceptable. I will be making Zbynek Michalek available for trade. We do not support his actions. He will not play another game for the Penguins. He will be sent to Wilkes Barre in which he can be scouted by any gm willing to show interest. I would like to send my apologies to Andy Macdonald, as well as the Gm Jaxan Prier and the team of Colorado and hopefully we will hear his opinion on this. I do hope Andy can heal up quick. Enough said!"

When we asked Hess about the loss he said, " I believe we can play better, when you lose a defenseman half way through the game and have another defenseman serve his penalty. Your down to four guys in a crazy penalty kill. Anyway we need to make adjustments to our techniques. I will talk with Ted Nolan and let him know. I have to get back to my office now and get back to work"

Hess seemed in dissaray leaving the press room. I have not followed Hess in the past and would not know if this is a scare tactic or a serious matter? Can he really take the loss of Michalek and win games seeing his short end defense problems already? I guess we shall soon find out.

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Andy McDonald spoke briefly with the Associated Press after the game and when asked how he was feeling, he replied humorously with, "I'm about 97%".

Avalanche GM Prier was unable to speak directly to the press after the game but relayed through his PR staff that he "did not see the play. He was eating nachos and had spilled guacamole onto his tie and retreated to the restroom to clean it". His PR staff continued, "He has no animosity towards Penguins GM Hess or towards Michalek, but he is very upset. He really liked that tie."

When asked after the game what Avalanche Head Coach Dan Bylsma thought about payback for the Michalek play, Bylsma replied with, "we should acquire him, I like the intensity".

No indications as of now if the Avalanche would actually trade for the banished defenseman, but Michalek was not suspended by the league, and would be able to play his next game for which ever team he happens to be on.

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Ted Nolan was spotted outside the arena this morning going in to work on some new coaching strategies that Hess brought forward to him last night. The press got to speak with him.

When asked, did you hear Dan Bylsma wants to acquire Michalek? What is your opinion on this? Ted replied, " I don't believe I have a right to comment on this subject at this time, I think Gm Hess, clarified he won't be playing for the Penguins as for playing for the Avalanche it seems kind of different seeing as Andy is there. Yet then again Mr Bylsma has coached this guy and maybe he can keep him under control. Any other questions about Michalek should be answered by Mr. Hess thank - you. "

We did ask Ted one last thing, Do you feel you are the coach to take this team some where? He stated, " Somewhere could be anywhere so I will answer yes. See you later guys. "

That was not the answer we were looking for but Mr. Nolan proceeded to his office and left us wondering.

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In an ironic twist of fate, Andy McDonald was traded to the Senators today and coming the other way was Michaleks brother, Milan. A prelude of things to come? Time will tell...