Injuries have now plagued the Penguins’ defense.
The Pittsburgh Penguins lost defenseman Marcus Pettersson to an undisclosed injury during a loss to the Ottawa Senators on Dec. 14. Now, as of Saturday night, the team can add promising prospect Owen Picking to the injured list, as the 20-year-old also suffered some undisclosed ailment. With that, the Penguins’ defense, especially on the left side, is testing its depth. [Trib Live]
One of the players hoped to fill that hole on the left side, the recently re-acquired P.O Joseph, is all smiles returning to his former team. [Penguins]
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Mac Hollowell was named to Canada’s roster for the upcoming Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland. [Trib Live]
How about this one from the Department of Player Safety: New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe has been suspended for eight games for boarding and elbowing Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen during a game on Friday. [NHL]
Veteran defenseman John Klingberg is reportedly looking to make an NHL comeback. Here are three teams that could welcome the 32-year-old right-hander. [The Hockey News]
Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson briefly spoke to the media following Saturday’s loss to the Ottawa Senators, saying things are ‘good’ in the team’s locker room after reports of a rift between him and J.T. Miller. [Sportsnet]
