Adding some defensive depth into the organization, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced they have signed defenseman Dmitri Samorukov to a one-year, $775K contract for the 2023-24 season. Bouncing between the Kontinental Hockey League and the American Hockey League over the last several seasons, Samorukov has played in three NHL games the last two seasons, adding zero … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Penguins Sign Dmitri Samorukov
Penguins Notes: Rust, Nieto, Samorukov
Post-Gazette Sports reporter Matt Vensel tweeted some updates this morning from Pittsburgh Penguins practice. Vensel said that Penguins forward Bryan Rust was not in attendance as he awaits results from an MRI yesterday. Rust suffered a lower-body injury recently and it is unclear what the injury is or how long he could be sidelined for. Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan told … [Read more...] about Penguins Notes: Rust, Nieto, Samorukov
Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Jansen Harkins
11/25: Harkins is back up with the big club as the team announced that he has once again been recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. 11/24: Shortly after the start of their game against the Sabres, the Penguins announced they had reassigned Harkins to the AHL. 11/23: The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Jansen Harkins from their AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Jansen Harkins
Bryan Rust Out Friday, Nearing Return
Penguins winger Bryan Rust will miss a second straight game with a lower-body injury tonight against the Sabres, head coach Mike Sullivan told Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, but it’s likely to be his last absence related to the ailment. Dan Kingerski of National Hockey Now relayed that Rust was a full participant in this morning’s skate and is nearing a return to … [Read more...] about Bryan Rust Out Friday, Nearing Return
Snapshots: Oilers, Corey Perry, Penguins Injuries
TSN’s Ryan Rishaug recently provided an inside look at the Edmonton Oilers’ trade market, reporting that the team is willing to move any prospects, roster players, or draft picks – the only untouchables are their first-round pick, Leon Draisaitl, and Connor McDavid. Rishaug adds that other teams are undoubtedly aware of Edmonton’s dire situation, giving them a disadvantage in … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Oilers, Corey Perry, Penguins Injuries