We’ve arrived on Day 10 of the NHL’s unrestricted free agency period, and it’s safe to say most of the activity is behind us. Practically every free agent of note has signed with one of the league’s 32 teams.
The Pittsburgh Penguins did their part to keep their playoff hopes alive Monday night. By the time they play the regular-season finale Wednesday on Long Island, they’ll know whether it was worth the effort they put into their 4-2 victory against Nashville at PPG Paints Arena.
PITTSBURGH – With Radim Zohorna clearing the NHL’s waiver wire, the Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned him to the American Hockey League. Zohorna will return to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins after a string of brutal games at the NHL level.
There are indelible images of certain athletes in specific uniforms. Barry Sanders wearing the Honolulu blue and silver of the Detroit Lions, for example.
CRANBERRY — Third-line left winger Radim Zohorna, who was placed on waivers Tuesday, did not participate in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ workout at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that they’ve placed forward Radim Zohorna on waivers for purposes of sending him to the minors. Zohorna has played 31 games for the Penguins this year as a bottom-six forward, scoring four goals and seven points.
PITTSBURGH – Despite a recall of Colin White from the American Hockey League, Radim Zohorna will work his way back into the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are scratching Radim Zohorna from the lineup against the New York Islanders. Zohorna has struggled quite a big his last few contests with the Penguins, and it might be hard for him to work his way back in.
CRANBERRY — Two of the Pittsburgh Penguins rehabbing forwards were on the ice to begin practice Friday in regular sweaters. Bryan Rust re-joined the team in a regular sweater after skating in a non-contact jersey last week.
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forward Radim Zohorna from the AHL on Thursday ahead of Friday's Game 6 matchup with the New York Rangers. The move by Pittsburgh casts a shadow of doubt over whether captain Sidney Crosby will be available to play on Friday.