Tag: Bryan Rust

Pucks in Depth: Brouwer Not Meeting Expactions and Another Promising Penguin

Troy Brouwer not meeting expectations and his contract just yet ... The Calgary Flames were a terrible team in 2015-16 for a number of reasons, one of which was a lack of production from their wingers. Outside of Johnny Gaudreau…

Todd Cordell

NHL Injuries: Canadiens, Pens, Rangers, Coyotes, Leafs, Blues and More

On the Montreal Canadiens ... John Lu: Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said that Carey Price worked out yesterday, but he's still day-to-day as his energy level and weight loss are issues. Renaud Lavoie: Price was on the ice for 30 minutes…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Lightning, Hawks, Isles, Rangers, Pens and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Michelle Gingras: Defenseman Victor Hedman practiced with the team yesterday in a regular jersey. Erik Erlendsson: There is a good chance that Victor Hedman returns to the lineup on Saturday. He's expected to be…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Pens, Jets, Sabres, Flames, Bruins and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Evgeni Malkin is back skating, but it doesn't mean he's close to returning. He's been out since March 11th. He was on the ice before the team practiced. It's…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Deadline Date, Penguins and Outdoor Games

On the trade deadline date ... Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) It might be a good idea to move the trade deadline back a couple weeks. More teams would be out of the playoff race, so their would be more…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Wild, Penguins, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Flyers and Flames

On the Wild ... Michael Russo: Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk has a right knee injury. Dubnyk said it's sore, but has been told that it can't get worse by playing. There are no structural issues. He is confident that it…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits and Injuries: Waivers, Penguins, Lightning and More

Renaud Lavoie: On waivers: Nikita Nikitin (EDM), Jason Akeson (BUF), Eric Tangradi (DET), Louis-Marc Aubry (DET), David Warsofsky and Kevin Porter (PIT), Marc-Andre Gragnani (NJ) and Corey Potter (ARI) Chris Hine: Bryan Bickell cleared waivers and will start the season…

Mark Easson

2015-16 Pittsburgh Penguins Top 10 Prospects

A look at the Pittsburgh Penguins top 10 prospects heading into the 2015-16 season. With the NHL core of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and M-A Fleury the Penguins have been in a win now mentality for the last decade.…

Peter Harling

Rumors and Notes: Penguins, Coyotes, and Devils

Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: The Penguins currently have nine players under contract that have a reasonable chance of claiming one of the three or four spots that could be open - Bryan Rust, Conor Sheary, Scott Wilson,…

Mark Easson

Rumors III: Penguins – Finding Wingers Who Can Score

Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford is looking for a top-six winger. The Penguins only have one pick in the first four rounds of the draft. Acquiring more draft picks may happen on day two of…

Mark Easson