How well is 87 playing?

“It’s the highest level I’ve ever seen him.” 
--Brooks Orpik
 (on today's Dejan Kovacevic radio show)

#71 Update IV

nuff said:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEvYzM2ow5A

#71 Update III

Malkin passed ImPACT test and will play tonight!

#71 Update II

Geno skated again today in Pittsburgh
—DP, Root Sports

That must mean yesterday's skate didn't bring back any symptoms. Good sign!

This video of today's skate is an even better sign!

 http://a.yfrog.com/img822/5947/skfhwajoqkxpxllbacvxof.mp4

#71 Update

Malkin skated for 30 minutes today in Pittsburgh and was symptom-free yesterday.

—DP, Root Sports

Upbeat news on 71

Malkin, as he has in the past with injuries, lobbied the Penguins to play against Tampa Bay, multiple team officials said.
 —Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 

URL:  http://triblive.com/sports/penguins/3544283-74/malkin-loss-memory#axzz2LvdHKO7a

The 2013 NHL season underway!