Will the Penguins captain suit up for the international tournament?
Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning…
Hooks provided some Sunday morning thoughts about the Pittsburgh Penguins and Jesse Puljujarvi mutually agreeing to part ways, Tristan Jarry’s recall, and Sidney Crosby’s status ahead of the 4 Nations Faceoff tournament. [PensBurgh]
The Penguins claimed defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok off waivers from the Utah Hockey Club on Sunday. [Trib Live]
Boko Imama’s gritty, sandpaper style of play is a byproduct of the forward remaining true to himself. [Trib Live]
The Penguins held their annual Dads Trip heading into the 4 Nations break. Take a look behind the scenes of the trip that spanned across New York City and Philadelphia. [Penguins]
News and notes from around the NHL…
As the trade deadline inches ever closer, are the Boston Bruins entertaining the thought of trading Brad Marchand? [The Hockey News]
Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson has replaced Quinn Hughes on the Team USA roster for the 4 Nations Faceoff. [Sports Illustrated]
The Montreal Canadiens are not close to a contract extension with forward Jake Evans, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun, making him an intriguing trade candidate ahead of the deadline. [TSN]