Dustin Jeffrey News

#Pens coach Bylsma: Jeffrey had more minutes, game situations in WBS. He's still rehabbing his knee. He needs to get stronger -SK

Doesn't sound like Jeffrey will play tonight but his presence on the team is telling on how they think of him. Expect him to return to the lineup at some point over the next few games.

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Jeffrey says he is very close to playing. I would guess within next week or two he will be in lineup.

Jeffrey's return would be a welcome sign for the Pens, who are forced to use Richard Park on a scoring line. Last season he scored seven goals and 12 points through 25 games with the team, an indication he can light the lamp at the NHL level.

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The Penguins have arrived in Winnipeg, but the team reports that center Evgeni Malkin and three other injured players did not make the two-game trip, which includes a game against the Jets on Monday and a game at Minnesota on Tuesday. The others who didn't travel are Sidney Crosby (concussion), Brooks Orpik (abdomen) and Dustin Jeffrey (knee). They have not played this season.

Don't expect to see any of these four players in the lineup over the next two road games. Through the team's first six games, they boast a league-best eight points.

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Pittsburgh also placed forwards Sidney Crosby, Dustin Jeffrey on injured reserve.

Jeffrey starts the season in IR. Last season he impressed the big club, playing 25 games and finishing with seven goals and 12 points. When healthy expect him to battle for a bottom-6 role.

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#Pens Bylsma: I anticipate Dustin Jeffrey being ready 4 the start of the season. When he starts camp, we're not sure yet.

Missing time during training camp could hurt his chances of making the team, considering he was already labeled to compete for the fourth line center role. Nevertheless with Sidney Crosby expected out, Jeffrey could provide some much needed offensive depth down the middle.

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Dustin Jeffrey's deal may look like a bargain but his two way contract is likely guaranteeing him a spot on an NHL roster next season (Pittsburgh or elsewhere), assuming he's healthy, which the Penguins expect him to be.

Jeffrey showed some promise last season, scoring seven goals over 25 games. He could find himself on a scoring line with an elite center next season.

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