The Penguins reassigned winger Emil Bemström to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton earlier today, per a team announcement. Pittsburgh recalled Bemström on Thursday under emergency conditions, and he entered the lineup to play 8:23 against the Devils yesterday while recording one shot on goal. If they don’t recall him tomorrow before their afternoon matchup against the Bruins, they’ll … [Read more...] about Penguins Reassign Emil Bemström
Penguins Recall Emil Bemström, Vasiliy Ponomarev, Valtteri Puustinen
The Penguins announced today they’ve recalled forwards Emil Bemström, Vasiliy Ponomarev, and Valtteri Puustinen from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on an emergency basis. Their roster size now stands at 28 ahead of tomorrow’s game against the Devils, including a remarkable 19 forwards. Recalling three players indicates they’re dealing with more new injuries on offense than just … [Read more...] about Penguins Recall Emil Bemström, Vasiliy Ponomarev, Valtteri Puustinen
Kyle Dubas Named Team Canada GM For 2025 World Championship
Hockey Canada has announced that Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas will fill their role of general manager for the upcoming World Championship. The tournament is set to take place from May 9th to May 25th in Sweden and Denmark. Dubas will be supported by former Anaheim Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf and Team Canada’s senior vice president of hockey operations Scott … [Read more...] about Kyle Dubas Named Team Canada GM For 2025 World Championship
Penguins Shut Down Five For The Final Few Games
The Penguins announced (Twitter link) that forwards Noel Acciari, Blake Lizotte, Rutger McGroarty, Matthew Nieto, and Thomas Novak are all being shut down for the final few games of the season. Those players being out provide the context for the three players Pittsburgh recalled earlier today. Of the absences, McGroarty is the most notable as he had been given a bigger role … [Read more...] about Penguins Shut Down Five For The Final Few Games
Penguins Recall Matthew Nieto Under Emergency Conditions
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Matthew Nieto from the minor leagues under emergency conditions. Pittsburgh continues to face injuries to forwards Tommy Novak, Philip Tomasino, and Bokondji Imama; as well as defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph. Nieto will rejoin the NHL ranks to help push the team through their final four games of the season. Nieto’s season began a … [Read more...] about Penguins Recall Matthew Nieto Under Emergency Conditions