When the Pittsburgh Penguins drafted center Will Horcoff at the No. 24 slot at the 2025 NHL Draft, their selection came earlier than where Horcoff had been ranked by most public-facing outlets. While he was ranked No. 27 by TSN’s Bob McKenzie and No. 28 by Corey Pronman of The Athletic, many other outlets, such as the team at Elite Prospects and TSN’s Craig Button, ranked him … [Read more...] about Will Horcoff Impressing In NCAA
Afternoon Notes: Formenton, Merkulov, Penguins
The Ottawa Senators have until Monday to re-sign or trade former winger Alex Formenton. If they wait beyond then, Formenton will become an unrestricted free agent. A few days out, it appears that will be exactly what happens, per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen. Formenton was one of five players accused in the high-profile sexual assault trial that reached a verdict … [Read more...] about Afternoon Notes: Formenton, Merkulov, Penguins
Penguins Assign Tristan Broz And Danton Heinen To AHL
The Penguins have freed up a pair of spots on their active roster in advance of Monday’s game against Philadelphia. The team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve assigned forwards Tristan Broz and Danton Heinen to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Broz was recalled back on Monday to get his first taste of NHL action. He made one appearance, recording two shots on goal in 11:30 of … [Read more...] about Penguins Assign Tristan Broz And Danton Heinen To AHL
Penguins Recall Rutger McGroarty, Bokondji Imama
The Penguins have recalled top prospect Rutger McGroarty, along with winger Bokondji Imama, from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, according to a team announcement. The team cleared two roster spots Sunday when they reassigned Tristan Broz and Danton Heinen to WBS, so no other corresponding transactions are needed. McGroarty, universally lauded as Pittsburgh’s No. 1 prospect entering … [Read more...] about Penguins Recall Rutger McGroarty, Bokondji Imama
Pittsburgh Penguins Make Several Roster Moves
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced they’ve recalled forward Tristan Broz from the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and reassigned forward Philip Tomasino in a corresponding roster move. Additionally, the Penguins have assigned defensemen Harrison Brunicke and Jack St. Ivany to the AHL on conditioning loans. Broz, 23, will have the opportunity to make his NHL debut. … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Penguins Make Several Roster Moves