As the Penguins head toward next week’s Olympic break, they’ll be without one of their key defensemen. The team announced (Twitter link) that Kris Letang will miss at least the next four weeks due to a fracture in his foot. He has been placed on injured reserve as a result. The 38-year-old has bounced back a bit offensively this season, picking up 25 points in 50 games after … [Read more...] about Kris Letang Out At Least Four Weeks With Fractured Foot
Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang Miss Practice
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that veteran center Evgeni Malkin and defenseman Kris Letang both will not practice today. The club did not divulge any additional details as to why the pair will not practice, only adding that “their statuses will be updated tomorrow.” According to Seth Rorabaugh of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Malkin “has been laboring with an … [Read more...] about Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang Miss Practice
Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Rutger McGroarty
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Rutger McGroarty from their AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. In a corresponding move, the club placed defenseman Jack St. Ivany on injured reserve. This recall gives Pittsburgh head coach Dan Muse an additional forward at his disposal in the wake of Bryan Rust, who has to sit out the team’s next three games due to … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Rutger McGroarty
Penguins’ Bryan Rust Suspended Three Games
The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has imposed a three-game suspension on Penguins winger Bryan Rust for an illegal check to the head against Canucks winger Brock Boeser during the closing seconds of Sunday’s game in Vancouver. While suspended, he continues to count against Pittsburgh’s salary cap and active roster. Rust was in the defensive zone while the Penguins were … [Read more...] about Penguins’ Bryan Rust Suspended Three Games
Penguins’ Jack St. Ivany Undergoes Hand Surgery, Out Eight Weeks
Penguins defenseman Jack St. Ivany will be out through the trade deadline after undergoing left-hand surgery, the team announced. He’ll be out for up to eight weeks. It’s the second long-term injury for St. Ivany this season. He started the year on injured reserve with a lower-body issue and remained out until late November, when he started in the AHL on a conditioning stint. … [Read more...] about Penguins’ Jack St. Ivany Undergoes Hand Surgery, Out Eight Weeks