Owen Pickering - NHL News & Rumors

Nets first NHL goal Pickering scored a goal Tuesday in a 5-4 win over Florida.

Impact It was his first NHL goal in his sixth game. Pickering fired a wrist shot from the point past a screen from Michael Bunting. At 20 years and 311 days, he becomes the 11th youngest defenseman in Penguins history to score a goal. Pickering was picked 21st overall in the 2022 NHL Draft and is looking like a natural on the Pens blue line.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Pickering (illness) will play Saturday versus the Flames.

Impact Pickering missed two games but will make his return on the third pairing. Jack St. Ivany will cycle out of the lineup as a healthy scratch.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Pickering (illness) will be a game-time decision versus Calgary on Saturday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Impact Pickering has sat out the last two games. He has one assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and one hit in four appearances this season. If Pickering returns to the lineup against the Flames, Ryan Shea or Jack St. Ivany could be a healthy scratch.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Friday Pickering (illness) will miss Friday's tilt against Boston.

Impact Pickering has an assist, one hit and two blocks in four outings in 2024-25. This will be Pittsburgh's second straight game without him in the lineup. When available, Pickering might serve on the third pairing.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Pickering (illness) missed practice Thursday and is considered questionable ahead of Friday's tilt versus Boston, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact Pickering was unable to play Wednesday against the Canucks with his illness. Coach Mike Sullivan stated that Pickering is still being evaluated and may not travel with the Penguins to Boston on Friday. Pickering has one assist in four games this season. If he is unable to go, look for Jack St. Ivany to remain in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to illness Pickering (illness) won't play Wednesday versus the Canucks.

Impact Pickering has been gaining a foothold in the lineup, playing in four straight games. The 20-year-old will sit out at least one game, and it's unclear if he'll be ready to return versus the Bruins on Friday.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Earns helper in debut Pickering logged an assist in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Sharks.

Impact While it was a fairly tame first assignment, Pickering was able to handle third-pairing duties in the absence of Kris Letang (illness). It didn't take long for Pickering to earn his first point, as he helped out on a Jesse Puljujarvi tally in the first period. Pickering won't solve all of the Penguins' defensive problems, but he has a chance to make a push to stick around after failing to make the team out of camp. The 20-year-old blueliner is unlikely to be a future fantasy stud, but he's a heady player who should be a benefit in his own zone now and in future seasons for Pittsburgh.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

GAME RECAP: Penguins vs. Sharks (11.16.24) | Owen Pickering Makes NHL Debut

NOVEMBER 17 • YOUTUBE

Penguins defense prospect Owen Pickering to make NHL debut against Sharks Top Penguins defense prospect Owen Pickering will make his NHL debut Saturday against the San Jose Sharks, replacing veteran Ryan Graves in...

NOVEMBER 17 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Called up from minors Pickering was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.

Impact Pickering's promotion could be an indication there is an injury or illness to one of the Pens' blueliners, though it might also be an attempt to see if anything can stem the flow of opposition goals considering Pittsburgh is giving up 3.83 per game (second worst in the league). If the 6-foot-4 Pickering does get into Friday's matchup with Columbus it figures to be in a third-pairing role -- likely at the expense of Ryan Shea.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to WHL team Pickering (undisclosed) was assigned to the WHL's Swift Current Broncos on Monday.

Impact Pickering has evidently put the undisclosed injury he was dealing with at the start of training camp behind him. The 2022 first-round pick will likely spend the entirety of the 2023-24 campaign in the WHL.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has undisclosed injury Pickering is battling an undisclosed injury, according to Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com.

Impact The hope is Pickering will be available for the start of Pittsburgh's training camp, which begins Sept. 21. The 19-year-old defenseman had nine goals and 45 points in 61 WHL games with Swift Current last season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Rossi: Owen Pickering has been assigned to Penguins'... - The Athletic Owen Pickering has been assigned to Penguins’ AHL affiliate. He was first-round pick in 2022.

MARCH 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joining Baby Pens Pickering was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday, Dave Molinari of Pittsburgh Hockey Now reports.

Impact Pickering put up nine goals and 36 points in 61 games for the Swift Current Broncos this season and will now get his first taste of professional hockey. Selected by the Pens in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft, the 19-year-old blueliner could at least challenge for a spot on the 23-man roster next season, especially if Brian Dumoulin is allowed to walk in free agency.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins sign first-round draftee Owen Pickering to three-year deal Defenseman Owen Pickering, the Penguins’ 2022 first-round draft pick, has signed a three-year, entry-level contract, general manager Ron Hex...

JULY 16, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Newly drafted Owen Pickering has his first practice with Penquins Less than 72 hours after striding onto the stage at the Bell Centre in Montreal and pulling on a Penguins jersey for the first time, Owen Pi...

JULY 10, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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