The Pittsburgh Penguins are changing their goaltending tandem once again. The Penguins announced they’ve recalled goaltender Tristan Jarry from their AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, and have reassigned Joel Blomqvist in a corresponding transaction. Jarry has spent much of the last two months with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, managing a 6-5-1 record in 12 games with … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Tristan Jarry, Reassign Joel Blomqvist
Pierre-Olivier Joseph Leaves Game With Injury
The Columbus Blue Jackets are closing in on an extension with forward Mathieu Olivier (as per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period). The 28-year-old is in his sixth season with Columbus and has set career highs in many statistical categories, registering 12 goals and nine assists in 60 games. While he will never be an analytical darling, Olivier has made his presence known this … [Read more...] about Pierre-Olivier Joseph Leaves Game With Injury
Penguins’ Matt Nieto Clears Waivers
Feb. 27: Nieto cleared waivers and can be sent to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reports. Feb. 26: According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Matthew Nieto on waivers. Should he clear waivers over the next 24 hours, the Penguins can safely reassign him to their AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton … [Read more...] about Penguins’ Matt Nieto Clears Waivers
Penguins Recall Emil Bemstrom, Place Michael Bunting On IR
The Pittsburgh Penguins have made a flurry of roster moves in the wake of winger Michael Bunting’s appendectomy. Bunting has been moved to injured reserve and will miss at least a week of action. Pittsburgh has recalled winger Emil Bemstrom to fill the resulting roster vacancy. In a separate pair of moves, the Penguins activated enforcer Bokondji Imama off of injured reserve … [Read more...] about Penguins Recall Emil Bemstrom, Place Michael Bunting On IR
Penguins’ Michael Bunting Out Indefinitely Following Appendectomy
Penguins left-winger Michael Bunting underwent surgery to remove his appendix yesterday, head coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, including Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He doesn’t have a timeline for a return but will miss at least a few weeks. The 29-year-old Bunting had two points in his last five games, including an assist in Tuesday’s 6-1 drubbing at the … [Read more...] about Penguins’ Michael Bunting Out Indefinitely Following Appendectomy