Impact Tanev has already missed five games with an upper-body injury, but he'll have to clear the league's virus protocol as well before he can return. There's no clear timeline as to when he will rejoin the Penguins.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Surfaces on protocol list Tanev (upper body) was added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list Saturday, Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
In protocol, out Saturday Jankowski won't play in Saturday's game versus the Islanders after being placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.
Impact It's uncertain whether Jankowski tested positive for the virus or simply was a close contact to an infected person. Nevertheless, he'll sit out Saturday, and Drew O'Connor will take his place in the lineup.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mark Jankowski absent from morning skate, status remains unclear for Saturday's game As if the Penguins' depth at the center position hadn’t been tested enough over recent games with Evgeni Malkin and Teddy Blueger out of the...
MARCH 27, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Up from AHL Currie was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to the taxi squad on Saturday.
Impact The Penguins are weathering a storm of injuries, so Currie will add depth for the time being. The 28-year-old has recorded five points through 22 career NHL games.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jumps to taxi squad Bellerive was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scrantonto the taxi squad Saturday.
Impact Bellerive will add depth at forward while the Penguins battle a slew of injuries. The 21-year-old Bellerive has been successful in the minors this year, recording nine points and 30 PIM through 12 appearances.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Up to active roster O'Connor was promoted to the active roster Saturday.
Impact A roster spot opened up after Kasperi Kapanen (lower body) was placed on injured reserve. The Penguins have five of their regular forwards on the shelf, so O'Connor could be an option in the short term. The 22-year-old has just one point through nine NHL games this year.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to IR Kapanen (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Impact This move was expected, as Kapanen has been deemed week-to-week. The Penguins will be without Evgeni Malkin (lower body) and Jason Zucker (lower body) for at least a few more games. Kapanen generated 21 points through 30 games before this injury.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Still on the shelf Tanev (upper body) remains unavailable ahead of Saturday's game against the Islanders, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
Impact Tanev skated with skills coach Ty Hennes on Saturday morning, but he has yet to join the main group for practice, so his return doesn't necessarily seem imminent. Another update on the middle-six forward should surface whenever he's deemed fit to play.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets starting nod Jarry will patrol the crease during Saturday's home game versus the Islanders.
Impact Jarry was solid in his last start Wednesday against the Sabres, turning aside 26 of 28 shots en route to a 5-2 victory. He'll attempt to secure a second straight win in a tough home matchup with an Islanders team that's gone 8-2-0 in its last 10 contests.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Practicing in no-contact capacity Zucker (lower body) practiced in a no-contact jersey Saturday, Dave Molinari of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Impact Zucker has been skating for over a week now, so it's encouraging that he took the next step by re-joining the team at practice, albeit in a no-contact capacity. There's still no clear timetable for Zucker's return. Zucker hasn't played since Feb. 23. He accrued seven points through 17 games before suffering this injury.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dropped to taxi squad Gaudreau was demoted to the taxi squad Friday, CapFriendly reports.
Impact Gaudreau has been in Pittsburgh's lineup for the last five games and is riding a two-game point streak. Unless the Penguins get some injured forwards back, he should be recalled for Saturday's game against the Islanders.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reassigned to taxi squad Angello was demoted to the taxi squad Friday, according to CapFriendly.
Impact Angello has appeared in 15 of the last 16 games with Pittsburgh, tallying two assists and 45 hits. Expect the 25-year-old to be back in the lineup Saturday against the Islanders.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to taxi squad Zohorna was reassigned to the taxi squad Friday, CapFriendly reports.
Impact Zohorna made his NHL debut Thursday against Buffalo and notched his first career goal. The 24-year-old could be recalled for Saturday's game against the Islanders.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reassigned to minors Almeida was sent back to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.
Impact Almeida's brief stint on the taxi squad didn't include any time on the active roster, a role he is unlikely to fill any time soon. Given the league's requirement to have at least four players on the taxi squad, Almeida's demotion without a corresponding move could be an indication Mark Friedman (upper body) or Brandon Tanev (upper body) is almost ready to come off injured reserve.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dropped to minors Lagace was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.
Impact Lagace will rejoin the Baby Pens after spending most of March on the taxi squad. The 28-year-old netminder will trade spots with Emil Larmi who was promoted to the taxi squad in a corresponding move. The Penguins don't want any of their netminders sitting idle for too long, so they'll likely continue rotating Lagace, Larmi and Alex D'Orio.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Added to taxi squad Larmi was elevated to the taxi squad Friday.
Impact Larmi will switch places with Maxime Lagace, who was sent down to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in a corresponding move. The Penguins will likely continue to shuffle around their goalies to ensure nobody sits on the taxi squad without playing for too long.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
The Latest: Sabres to have limited number of fans at 4 games
The Buffalo Sabres are welcoming a limited number of fans to attend four more games this seasonMARCH 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Like a dog who wants to play fetch': Penguins goalie Casey DeSmith goes from toiling in the AHL to the top of the NHL leaderboard Casey DeSmith is a cat guy. Actually, a hairless cat guy to be more specific, as his furless feline, Yoda, has shown often on social media....
MARCH 26, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
What's new with the New York Islanders, the Penguins' next opponent? The Penguins will face the New York Islanders in a two-game series that begins Saturday at PPG Paints Arena. Here are some things to know ab...
MARCH 26, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
New York visits Pittsburgh following overtime victory
New York visits Pittsburgh after the Islanders beat Boston 4-3 in overtimeMARCH 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rossi: Sidney Crosby can still carry Penguins on his back — if opponents aren't allowed to knock his head off Penguins captain Sidney Crosby recorded his 1,300th NHL point, but not without some unchallenged hits by Sabres.
MARCH 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Penguins hand Sabres 16th straight loss with 4-0 victory Jared McCann had two power-play goals, Casey DeSmith made 36 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins extended Buffalo’s winless streak to 16 with...
MARCH 26, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
NHL Game Highlights | Sabres vs. Penguins – Mar. 25, 2021
MARCH 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Multiple milestones and a Casey DeSmith shutout as Penguins roll over Sabres again, 4-0 When the week started, the Penguins had a growing list of concerns. They had just dropped two of three to the lowly New Jersey Devils and th...
MARCH 26, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Penguins extend Sabres' winless streak to 16 straight
Jared McCann scored a pair of power-play goals, Casey DeSmith made 36 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins extended Buffalo’s winless streak to 16 straight with a 4-0 victoryMARCH 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
