Jarome Iginla wants to re-sign in Pittsburgh:

Jarome Iginla first choice is to sign a extension with Penguins. If not possible, Kings are a strong option. #RDS

— Renaud Lavoie (@RenLavoieRDS) April 2, 2013

Kinda of a weird tweet, but Renaud is dialed in. Plus he tweets in french so he wouldn't be committed to a lie in two lanuages.

Lots of ways to go on this, but it certainly sounds like a Hossa-like offseason awaits after the playoffs.

Re-signing Iginla isn't as hard as what people say. Even though the Pens have to re-sign Malkin and Letang Iginla could no question fit inside the cap if he really wants to really stay here.

It makes you cringe to even read it.

We were wondering what this neck guard was for. Now we know.

Thanks to @tanner_harding for the link.

Via screenshot from Chuck E.  You can see Crosby's teeth flying out.

Speaking of teeth, the Pens sent out this text today:

After the jump, news from Iggy's first practice, more jaw shit, and the Flyers make a trade for a car thief.

Yeah, there isn't much going on, so here's this via Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star:

Carlyle on Crosby's broken jaw: "Is that the hockey gods sending a message?"

— Kevin McGran (@kevin_mcgran) April 1, 2013

We're not entirely sure what that means. We're also really curious as to what message the "hockey gods" were trying to send when Joffrey Lupul was injured by a shot from a teammate.

Here's this. We're only jumping on this because Pomp sent a mention to @tramp_stamp.

Via We Walk Together Forever

H/T to @baileypratt

Any time there's an injury of any kind, speculation about the severity of the injury and possible recovery time makes the rounds at 100 miles per hour. Reliable Akus took the initiative to dig into the corners of the Internet and emerged with something worthwhile.

It's a detailed writeup about jaw injuries written back in November 2011 around the time Patrick Eaves blocked a shot with his face.

The point of contact comes nowhere close to Crosby's, relatively speaking. And Eaves' injury required his jaw being wired shut, while Crosby's not facing that kind of torture.

#TribHKY update on Crosby: He is likely to miss some time after surgery, but likely to be ready for playoffs. #pens #nhl

— Rob Rossi (@RobRossi_Trib) March 31, 2013

#TribHKY >> Crosby did have surgery, it went well. No concussion symptoms. Remains oral injury. Expected ready for playoffs. #pens

— Rob Rossi (@RobRossi_Trib) March 31, 2013

Surgery will do that.