A legendary member of the Calgary Flames organization, Al MacNeil, has passed away at the age of 89 as announced by the Flames. Before starting his coaching and executive career in the National Hockey League, MacNeil spent 11 years as a player. He suited up for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, and Pittsburgh Penguins from 1955 … [Read more...] about Al MacNeil Passes Away At Age 89
Penguins Activate Kris Letang, Place Philip Tomasino On IR
The Pittsburgh Penguins are making a few roster moves before their game against the Carolina Hurricanes tonight. Pittsburgh announced they’ve placed forward Philip Tomasino on injured reserve while later adding they’ve activated defenseman Kris Letang in a corresponding move. Considering the Penguins had a full 23-man roster before tonight’s game, this transaction was expected. … [Read more...] about Penguins Activate Kris Letang, Place Philip Tomasino On IR
Lower-Body Injury For Tomasino
Penguins winger Philip Tomasino left Friday’s game against Florida early after a collision with Nate Schmidt and sustained a lower-body injury on the play. Team reporter Michelle Crechiolo relays (Twitter link) that there was no further update on his injury today with head coach Mike Sullivan indicating that he’s still being evaluated. Tomasino has been a nice addition since … [Read more...] about Lower-Body Injury For Tomasino
Pittsburgh Penguins Activate Owen Pickering
The Pittsburgh Penguins will have their top defensive prospect back in the lineup tonight. The organization announced they’ve activated defenseman Owen Pickering off the team’s injured reserve shortly before their matchup against the Florida Panthers. Pickering hasn’t played since late December after succumbing to a concussion against the New Jersey Devils. He’s missed … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Penguins Activate Owen Pickering
Clurman Sent To AHL
The Penguins announced (Twitter link) that defenseman Nathan Clurman has been sent back to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. He has been sent back and forth a few times lately but if Owen Pickering or Kris Letang are ready to return on Friday against Florida, then this assignment might be a longer-term one. Clurman has played once for Pittsburgh this season but has spent most of the … [Read more...] about Clurman Sent To AHL