The Florida Panthers’ forward depth will take a major hit on Thursday, as both Sam Bennett (undisclosed) and Evan Rodrigues (lower-body) are set to miss the bout with the Carolina Hurricanes. This will be Rodrigues’ second straight absence after being forced out of the team’s Saturday game early – needing help off the ice after blocking a shot off of his left ankle. Bennett was … [Read more...] about Afternoon Notes: Bennett, Rodrigues, Filppula, Seguin, Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Ryan Shea
After Jonathan Gruden cleared waivers this morning, the Pittsburgh Penguins were able to recall another player to fill out their roster. With that in mind, the team has recalled defenseman Ryan Shea from their AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Suiting up in 22 games for Pittsburgh this season, Shea has received bottom-pairing minutes while producing a -2 rating … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Ryan Shea
Penguins Likely To Move Alex Nedeljkovic, Make Several Roster Moves
The Penguins moved out Jake Guentzel last night and it appears he won’t be the only rental on the move. Rob Rossi of The Athletic reports (subscription link) that they’re likely to move goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic before the 2 PM CT deadline. Nedeljkovic spent most of last year in the minors but has been a full-timer with Pittsburgh this season, faring relatively well in the … [Read more...] about Penguins Likely To Move Alex Nedeljkovic, Make Several Roster Moves
Penguins Place Jonathan Gruden On Waivers
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports that the Penguins placed forward Jonathan Gruden on waivers on Monday to assign him to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Gruden, 23, needs waivers to return to the minors after crossing the 10-game mark since last clearing waivers during training camp. He’s suited up 11 times with Pittsburgh this year in a minimal role, scoring a goal and posting … [Read more...] about Penguins Place Jonathan Gruden On Waivers
Pittsburgh Penguins Share Multiple Injury Updates
Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan has shared multiple injury updates, most notably designating top-line winger Bryan Rust as a game-time decision on Sunday. Rust has missed Pittsburgh’s last seven games with an upper-body injury that earned him a place on injured reserve. It was the second time Rust has landed on IR this season, previously missing three weeks with … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Penguins Share Multiple Injury Updates