With the Penguins struggling through the first two months of the season, some have wondered if a coaching change could be on the horizon. Speaking with reporters today including Seth Rorabaugh of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, GM Kyle Dubas tried to downplay the idea that one could be coming, giving head coach Mike Sullivan a vote of confidence: Being with him every day and … [Read more...] about Penguins Notes: Sullivan, Rust, Eller, Acciari
Latest On Bryan Rust
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Seth Rorabaugh relays word from Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan who states that forward Bryan Rust is still being evaluated with an upper-body injury. Rust exited the third period of the Penguins’ December 6th loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning and has not played since. He’s scored 20 points in 22 games, so any extended absence would be … [Read more...] about Latest On Bryan Rust
Penguins Sign Jesse Puljujarvi To Try Out, Recall Pierre-Olivier Joseph
The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that they’ve signed forward Jesse Puljujarvi to a free-agent try-out. Puljujarvi was cleared for full-contact training on Saturday, opening up his availability to NHL teams. The 25-year-old winger underwent surgery on both of his hips this summer and worked his way back to NHL readiness in only six months. Puljujarvi has had a storied … [Read more...] about Penguins Sign Jesse Puljujarvi To Try Out, Recall Pierre-Olivier Joseph
Afternoon Notes: Chytil, Rust, Bogosian
New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette shared that forward Filip Chytil is, “moving in the right direction” with his upper-body injury, adding that he thinks Chytil will return this season. The 24-year-old centerman is currently on long-term injured reserve, sitting out of action since November 3rd with an upper-body injury. Chytil appeared in 10 games with the Rangers … [Read more...] about Afternoon Notes: Chytil, Rust, Bogosian
Penguins Recall Three Players, Place Noel Acciari On IR
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ bottom two lines will have a very different look tonight when they take on the Florida Panthers. The Penguins are desperate to turn things around after a very poor showing against the Tampa Bay Lightning two nights ago and are hoping a shakeup in their bottom six can fix some of their issues. Today the Penguins announced that they’ve recalled … [Read more...] about Penguins Recall Three Players, Place Noel Acciari On IR