Former NHL forward Adam Johnson has tragically passed away after suffering a major medical emergency during a game last night with the EIHL’s Nottingham Panthers. Nottingham confirmed his passing this morning after Johnson suffered a cut during a game against the Sheffield Steelers last night. The 29-year-old was attended to by medical personnel as fans were asked to leave the … [Read more...] about Adam Johnson Passes Away
Penguins Recall Vinnie Hinostroza, Radim Zohorna
The Penguins have once again recalled Vinnie Hinostroza and Radim Zohorna from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, and they participated in practice this morning, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff. The two were papered down after the Penguins’ last game, helping the team bank cap space on off days while netminder Alex Nedeljkovic remains on LTIR. Zohorna has two points … [Read more...] about Penguins Recall Vinnie Hinostroza, Radim Zohorna
SHL’s IK Oskarshamn Signs Austin Wagner
IK Oskarshamn of the Swedish Hockey League announced they’ve signed forward Austin Wagner for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. Wagner had attended NHL training camp on a PTO with the Penguins, and while he was never officially released from his tryout, he did not sign a standard contract with Pittsburgh. Wagner, 26, split last season between the Kings and Blackhawks … [Read more...] about SHL’s IK Oskarshamn Signs Austin Wagner
Penguins Recall Vinnie Hinostroza, Radim Zohorna; Reassign Corey Andonovski
The Penguins have recalled forward Vinnie Hinostroza from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, per a team announcement. In a corresponding transaction, Pittsburgh also reversed the Corey Andonovski and Radim Zohorna flip they made yesterday (as expected), bringing Zohorna back up to the NHL and returning Andonovski to the minors. The Penguins had recalled Andonovski temporarily to help … [Read more...] about Penguins Recall Vinnie Hinostroza, Radim Zohorna; Reassign Corey Andonovski
Mark Pysyk Returns To Practice
The Florida Panthers got some good news this morning. Center Sam Bennett has returned to practice for the first time this regular season, per Florida Hockey Now’s George Richards. Bennett sustained a lower-body injury during the preseason that’s kept him out through six games thus far. If he can get back into playing shape within the next 48 hours, he could make his season … [Read more...] about Mark Pysyk Returns To Practice