John Ludvig - Page 2 - NHL News & Rumors

Practicing in regular jersey Ludvig (upper body) is taking part in practice Friday in a regular jersey, Penguins' studio host Dan Potash reports.

Impact Ludvig was injured Dec. 31 and is eligible to come off long-term injured reserve in time for Saturday's tilt versus Montreal. The defenseman has one assist, 37 hits and 23 blocked shots in 19 games. Should he not play Saturday, the Penguins don't play until Feb. 6 when they are home to Winnipeg.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing with team Ludvig (upper body) has begun skating but still hasn't taken part in practice, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports Wednesday.

Impact Ludvig is technically eligible to come off long-term injured reserve Saturday against Montreal but the fact that he isn't practicing yet doesn't bode well for his return versus the Habs. Before suffering his upper-body issue, the 23-year-old defenseman was stuck in a 14-game pointless streak and is unlikely to generate much in the way of offensive production even once cleared to play.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On long-term injured reserve Ludvig (undisclosed) was put on long-term injured reserve Wednesday, rather than the regular IR, per Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Impact Ludvig consequently isn't eligible to return until Jan. 27 versus Montreal at the earliest, assuming this move is retroactive to Sunday, which is when he was last in the lineup. The 23-year-old defenseman has an assist in 19 contests this season. Pierre-Olivier Joseph is likely to play regularly while Ludvig is unavailable.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Ludvig (undisclosed) has been designated for injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Ludvig was originally deemed as "banged up" by coach Mike Sullivan but it appears the blueliner is dealing with something more severe. Since returning from a concussion, Ludvig has been a mainstay in the Penguins' lineup, appearing in 18 straight games in which he recorded one assist, 35 hits and 23 blocks. In his stead, Pierre-Olivier Joseph should get an extended look while Ryan Shea was recalled from the minors.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not a healthy scratch Ludvig is banged up and not available for Tuesday's game versus the Capitals, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

Impact Ludvig was initially expected to maintain his place in the lineup over Pierre-Olivier Joseph for Tuesday's contest. Instead, Ludvig will sit to deal with the undisclosed injury. Head coach Mike Sullivan is expected to comment on Ludvig's status after the game -- if not, an update should be available prior to Thursday's tilt with the Bruins.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins' John Ludvig and Islanders' Matt Martin Drop The Gloves Off The Faceoff

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Taken off injured reserve Ludvig (concussion) has been activated off IR ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Rangers.

Impact Ludvig figures to slot into the third pairing alongside Ryan Shea with Chad Ruhwedel (lower body) sidelined. Ludvig's hold on a spot in the lineup should be considered tenuous at best considering both Ty Smith and the recently signed Dmitri Samorukov are waiting for a chance.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from assignment Ludvig (concussion) has been recalled from his conditioning assignment with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and will be on the ice for Tuesday's practice session, Dave Molinari of Pittsb...

Impact Ludvig played in two games with the Baby Pens in which he recorded two PIM. Back up with the big club, the 23-year-old blueliner may be hard-pressed to break into the lineup ahead of Ryan Shea, though injuries to Chad Ruhwedel (lower body) and Pierre-Olivier Joseph (lower body) could create an opening.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent for conditioning Ludvig (concussion) was sent to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday for a conditioning assignment.

Impact Ludvig, who is on the long-term injured reserve list, hasn't played since Oct. 24, which was his NHL debut, because of the injury. Once he's fully recovered, Ludvig might stay in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for an extended stint, though it's also possible he'll serve as Pittsburgh's sixth or seventh defenseman. He had three goals, 17 points and 72 PIM in 54 outings with AHL Charlotte last campaign.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

At practice Monday Ludvig (concussion) was on the ice for Monday's practice in a non-contact jersey. Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "He's doing really well, he feels really good. He's had a numb...

Impact Ludvig is taking the next step in his recovery process by joining the team on the ice, though he hasn't been cleared for contact yet. Additionally, Ludvig won't be eligible to come off long-term injured reserve until Nov. 19 against Vegas. Even once given the all-clear, the youngster could struggle for minutes given the crowded blue line.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve The Penguins have placed Ludvig (concussion) on injured reserve Thursday, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Ludvig suffered the concussion versus Dallas on Oct. 24. It was his first career NHL game. Consider Ludvig out week-to-week, although he has resumed skating.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress Ludvig (concussion) has begun skating in Pittsburgh.

Impact Ludvig has missed the last four games after suffering a concussion against Dallas on Oct. 24. Head coach Mike Sullivan said the team will "see what happens after the road trip," meaning the earliest Ludvig should be expected to return is Nov. 11 against Buffalo.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with concussion Ludvig has been diagnosed with a concussion and is out indefinitely, Penguins coach Mike Sullivan told Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com on Wednesday.

Impact Ludvig sustained the injury while trying to deliver an open-ice hit in the second period of Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Dallas. He was making his NHL debut after Pittsburgh claimed him off waivers from Florida on Monday. With Ludvig not expected to play Thursday versus Colorado, Chad Ruhwedel will probably draw back into the lineup.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains injury in debut Ludvig (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Stars.

Impact Making his NHL debut, Ludvig hurt himself trying to make an open-ice hit in the second period. The Penguins have not provided further details on Ludvig's injury. If he misses time, Chad Ruhwedel will likely rejoin the lineup.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins Claim Defenseman John Ludvig off of Waivers | Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins have claimed defenseman John Ludvig off of waivers from the Florida Panthers, it was announced today by President of...

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • NHL.COM

Claimed off waivers Ludvig was picked up off the waiver wire by the Penguins on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Ludvig has yet to appear in an NHL game after being selected by the Panthers in the third round of the 2019 NHL Draft. The addition of the 23-year-old blueliner would seem to spell the end of Liobr Hajek's time in Pittsburgh and will likely keep Mark Friedman in the minors, assuming he clears waivers. For his part, Ludvig figures to enter Opening Night against the Blackhawks as the Pens' seventh defenseman and is unlikely to suit up.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins pick up defenseman John Ludvig off waivers; Radim Zohorna Mark Friedman go unclaimed The Penguins on Monday were awarded defenseman John Ludvig off waivers. Ludvig, 23, was a third-round pick for the Florida Panthers in 2019....

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Hits waiver wire Per Chris Johnston of TSN, Ludvig was placed on waivers Sunday.

Impact Ludvig accounted for three goals, 17 points and 72 PIM in 54 games with AHL Charlotte last season. If he goes unclaimed, he will report back to the Checkers. The 23-year-old blueliner doesn't have any NHL experience yet.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pens two-year contract Ludwig signed a two-year, two-way contract with Florida on Monday.

Impact Ludwig generated three goals, 17 points and 72 PIM in 54 games with AHL Charlotte last season. The 22-year-old blueliner will probably start the 2023-24 campaign in the minors.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

JOHN LUDVIG NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES