Before their game tomorrow night against the New York Islanders, the Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled goaltender Magnus Hellberg from their AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The move could simply be precautionary but indicates that either Alex Nedeljkovic or Tristan Jarry may not be able to suit up in tomorrow’s contest.If one of the two regular netminders is … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Magnus Hellberg
Penguins Activate Jansen Harkins, Send Down Jonathan Gruden, Vinnie Hinostroza
The Pittsburgh Penguins have activated forward Jansen Harkins off injured reserve, per a team announcement. Harkins has been out of the lineup for a little over a week, suffering a concussion in the team’s February 10th game against the Winnipeg Jets. Shortly before the first game of the regular season, Harkins was brought to Pittsburgh from the Jets organization by way of a … [Read more...] about Penguins Activate Jansen Harkins, Send Down Jonathan Gruden, Vinnie Hinostroza
Harkins (Concussion) A Full Participant In Practice
Penguins forward Jansen Harkins was a full participant in practice today after missing the last two games with a concussion, relays Seth Rorabaugh of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Twitter link). The 26-year-old has been on the waiver wire a couple of times this season but still has played in 34 games with Pittsburgh, recording four assists while averaging a little over eight … [Read more...] about Harkins (Concussion) A Full Participant In Practice
Penguins Claim Matthew Phillips Off Waivers From Capitals
The Penguins claimed forward Matthew Phillips off waivers from the Capitals on Friday, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports. Washington placed Phillips, 25, on waivers yesterday after making him a healthy scratch in 15 of their last 16 games. The undersized winger had one goal and four assists in 27 appearances with the Caps after signing a one-year, one-way deal worth $775K … [Read more...] about Penguins Claim Matthew Phillips Off Waivers From Capitals
Penguins Place Jake Guentzel On Injured Reserve, Recall Three
In an announcement coming from the Pittsburgh Penguins, the team has placed forward Jake Guentzel on injured reserve while recalling Jonathan Gruden, Vinnie Hinostroza, and Valtteri Puustinen from their AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. In a subsequent announcement, Chris Johnston of TSN reports that Guentzel is expected to be out for around a month, putting … [Read more...] about Penguins Place Jake Guentzel On Injured Reserve, Recall Three