Lars Eller is headed back to the Washington Capitals. The organization announced they have acquired Eller from the Pittsburgh Penguins for a third-round pick in 2027 and Chicago’s fifth-round pick in 2025. Eller spent much of his career with the Capitals from 2016-17 until being traded to the Colorado Avalanche at the 2022-23 trade deadline. He’s not well known for his … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Acquire Lars Eller From Penguins
Penguins Recall Samuel Poulin
The Penguins announced that they have recalled right-winger Samuel Poulin from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Center Kevin Hayes was transferred to injured reserve to open an active roster spot. Poulin, now 23, was Pittsburgh’s first-round selection in the 2019 draft. They selected him 21st overall, a tad higher than the consensus at the time, ahead of names like Connor … [Read more...] about Penguins Recall Samuel Poulin
East Notes: Jarry, Grebenkin, Sgarbossa, Martin
The Pittsburgh Penguins goaltending room has been thrown for a loop to start the season. A clear hierarchy set up in training camp was quickly dismantled when Tristan Jarry was sent to the minor leagues for a five-game conditioning stint. His absence gave Joel Blomqvist and Alex Nedeljkovic a chance to plant their feet in the Penguins’ starting crease – and while the former has … [Read more...] about East Notes: Jarry, Grebenkin, Sgarbossa, Martin
Penguins Recall Tristan Jarry, Assign Matt Nieto To AHL On Conditioning Loan
Two weeks ago, the Penguins opted to send goaltender Tristan Jarry to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on a conditioning loan. That loan has a two-week limit which has now expired. Accordingly, the team announced (Twitter link) that he has been recalled from the minors. Jarry remained on Pittsburgh’s active roster while in the AHL so no corresponding move was needed. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Penguins Recall Tristan Jarry, Assign Matt Nieto To AHL On Conditioning Loan
Penguins Activate Bryan Rust, Place Cody Glass On IR
The Pittsburgh Penguins will have one forward in the lineup tonight exchanged for another. The organization announced it has activated Bryan Rust off the injured reserve while placing Cody Glass on it. Rust has been dealing with a lower-body injury for the last little while, and it’s related to the injury that kept him out of the lineup at the beginning of the season. The … [Read more...] about Penguins Activate Bryan Rust, Place Cody Glass On IR