After spending most of last season in the minors, Caleb Jones was off to a nice start to his season with Pittsburgh, playing largely a regular role on their third pairing. However, that early momentum will be on hold for a while as the team announced (Twitter link) that Jones has been placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury that will keep him out of the lineup for … [Read more...] about Caleb Jones To Miss Eight Weeks
Penguins Suspend Emil Pieniniemi For Failure To Report To ECHL
The Penguins have suspended defense prospect Emil Pieniniemi indefinitely after he refused an assignment to ECHL Wheeling, the team relayed to Taylor Haase of DK Pittsburgh Sports. Pieniniemi, 20, was a third-round pick by the Pens in 2023. He was actually one of the first players from the class to sign his entry-level contract, doing so just over two weeks after the draft, but … [Read more...] about Penguins Suspend Emil Pieniniemi For Failure To Report To ECHL
Jack St. Ivany Out Six Weeks With Lower-Body Injury
Penguins defenseman Jack St. Ivany will miss six weeks with a lower-body injury, the team announced Thursday. As a player on a two-way deal who played fewer than 50 games last season, he will be eligible for season-opening injured reserve. His $775K cap hit will be prorated down to around $200K as a result, offering some relief to Pittsburgh while they’re unable to waive him … [Read more...] about Jack St. Ivany Out Six Weeks With Lower-Body Injury
Penguins Activate Bryan Rust, Assign Ville Koivunen To AHL
The Penguins have made a pair of roster moves heading into tonight’s matchup against the Rangers. The team announced (Twitter link) that they have activated winger Bryan Rust off injured reserve. To make room on the roster, forward Ville Koivunen has been assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Rust had been dealing with a lower-body injury that held him out for most of the … [Read more...] about Penguins Activate Bryan Rust, Assign Ville Koivunen To AHL
Evening Notes: Brunicke, Crozier, Hurricanes
The Penguins announced tonight that young defenseman Harrison Brunicke will not play tonight versus Anaheim. Brunicke has looked the part in his first three NHL games, notching a goal, but at just 19-years-old, the Penguins are taking it easy with their key prospect. Although fans may be disappointed, the silver lining is that Kris Letang could return. New Head Coach Dan Muse … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Brunicke, Crozier, Hurricanes