Pens Points: Welcoming Kings
Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning...
The NHL’s annual roster freeze is coming up on Friday, Dec. 20, but rumors are flying about what teams may be looking to do before it, the Pittsburgh Penguins included. [PensBurgh]
If you’re a hockey fan of a certain get and think of bouncy boards, your first thought may be of the Detroit Red Wings and Joe Louis Arena’s boards that those players utilized to their advantage. Do the Penguins have a similar advantage in PPG Paints Arena? [Trib Live]
Penguins defensive prospects Emil Pieniniemi and Kalle Kangas were selected for Finland’s roster in the upcoming IIHF World Junior Championship tournament. [Trib Live]
More World Junior additions: Forward prospect Tanner Howe was selected for Canada’s roster for the upcoming tournament. [Trib Live]
Former Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz announced his retirement on Friday. [Trib Live]
News and notes from around the NHL...
Who are other notable defensemen who could end up on new teams via trades? [The Hockey News]
Former Penguins goaltender Dustin Tokarski got his first NHL action in nearly 22 months to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Sunday. [Sportsnet]
Could the Calgary Flames come calling for a former No. 2 overall draft pick? [Sporting News]