Veteran winger Andreas Johnsson signed a one-year, one-way deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins this summer to attempt to extend his NHL career. That hasn’t worked out, as he failed to make the team out of camp and hasn’t reported to the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins after clearing waivers one month ago. Now, it seems his days under contract with the Penguins are ending. … [Read more...] about Andreas Johnsson Linked To SHL’s Skellefteå AIK
Penguins Rookie John Ludvig Leaves Game
The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that defenseman John Ludvig will not return to tonight’s game against the Dallas Stars. The 23-year-old rookie left the game with an injury after laying a hit on Dallas forward Radek Faksa. The two men appeared to bump heads at high speed as Ludvig stepped up to complete a check. Faksa was able to bounce back up from the hit while Ludvig … [Read more...] about Penguins Rookie John Ludvig Leaves Game
John Ludvig Out Indefinitely With Concussion, Alex Nedeljkovic Sustains Injury
Penguins defenseman John Ludvig did indeed sustain a concussion in last night’s loss against the Stars and remains out of the lineup indefinitely, head coach Mike Sullivan told the Tribune-Review’s Seth Rorabaugh Wednesday. Ludvig, 23, had played just 5:29 in his NHL debut when he attempted to land an open-ice hit on Stars forward Radek Faksa, whose helmet collided with … [Read more...] about John Ludvig Out Indefinitely With Concussion, Alex Nedeljkovic Sustains Injury
Penguins Injury Notes: Poulin, Puustinen, Sparks
The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a rocky start to the season and were possibly eyeing some reinforcements for a fourth line that has been unable to generate anything thus far this season. Tony Androckitis of Inside AHL Hockey is reporting that the team received some unfortunate news today on the injury front as a couple of possible call-ups are hurt and will be out week to … [Read more...] about Penguins Injury Notes: Poulin, Puustinen, Sparks
Radim Zohorna And Vinnie Hinostroza Recalled Once Again
Per CapFriendly (Twitter links), the Penguins have recalled both Radim Zohorna and Vinnie Hinostroza from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The pair were papered down on Friday in a move to drop Pittsburgh out of LTIR for the day, allowing them to bank a bit of cap space. They’ve been doing these shuffles daily lately which should continue for as long as Alex Nedeljkovic is on LTIR. … [Read more...] about Radim Zohorna And Vinnie Hinostroza Recalled Once Again