Pens Points: High Flyin' Jets
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It's become one of the Pittsburgh Penguins' worst-kept secrets that defenseman Marcus Pettersson, in the last year of his current contract, is likely on his way out of Pittsburgh as the team moves further into its rebuild. And if one report is to be believed, the Penguins may have several suitors for the Swede. [PensBurgh]
Our esteemed colleague Gretz shared some random thoughts on Jesse Puljujarvi, Drew O'Connor, Tristan Jarry, and Mike Sullivan. You should read them. [PensBurgh]
"Still a lot to work on. A work in progress, for sure." Those words come from defenseman Matt Grzelcyk, whose play over the first quarter of the season has left many unimpressed. [Trib Live]
Penguins forward Kevin Hayes looks to be ramping up hockey activity as he nears his return to the lineup after suffering an undisclosed injury that has sidelined him for the past seven games. [Trib Live]
A trade! But not one that has any impact on the 2024-25 Pittsburgh Penguins. Penguins forward prospect Tanner Howe was traded within the Western Hockey League on Thursday. to the Calgary Hitmen in exchange for forward Keet Fawcett (what a name), defenseman Reese Hamilton, and draft picks in a future WHL draft. [Trib Live]
News and notes from around the NHL...
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse says it was "pretty obvious" that Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves was aiming for his head during a hit that left Reaves suspended for five games. [Sportsnet]
Alex Ovechkin will miss 4-6 weeks with a fractured left fibula, the Washington Capitals announced Thursday. [NHL]
Which teams and players have been some of the bigger surprises as the season approaches its quarter mark? [The Hockey News]
