Who is the Penguins’ newest player, and what can he bring to the team?
Who is the newest Pittsburgh Penguins forward, Philip Tomasino? Here’s a more in-depth look at where Tomasino’s development in Nashville went awry and what the Penguins hope to see from him in Pittsburgh. [PensBurgh]
On the heels of the Tomasino trade, rumblings are being heard of the Columbus Blue Jackets potentially dealing the former sixth overall pick, David Jiricek. The Penguins should be very interested in acquiring the 2022 draft pick. [PensBurgh]
Tomasino spoke after practice on Tuesday, sharing his excitement after being traded for the first time in his career. “It’s been unique. I don’t even know how to describe it. Just exciting,” Tomasino said. [Penguins]
With forward Blake Lizotte nearing a return and Tomasino, as mentioned earlier, occupying an NHL roster spot, the Penguins waived Valtteri Puustinen on Tuesday. [PensBurgh]
Former Penguins forward and current broadcaster Paul Bissonnette was hospitalized after he says he was assaulted by seven men in a brawl that broke out at an Arizona restaurant over the weekend. [NBC News]
Top draft prospects from the CHL and the U.S. NTDP are ready to go head-to-head for the 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge. [NHL]
