J Staal, Vitale expected to be in Fri AM skate for #Penguins and game-time decisions at Ottawa, per Dan Bylsma
If Vitale is not available, expect the team to recall Jason Williams from the AHL.
Joe Vitale News
Line Change
Looks like Vitale is replacing Crosby between Dupuis and Kunitz.
The troika goes from the top line to the third line with Crosby out. Expect Vitale to play a solid, two-way game but not to effect the box score.
Line Change
go with Vitale over Park (lower body).
Vitale draws in for the day-to-day Richard Park as the fourth line center. He has no fantasy hockey value despite being a serviceable checking line center.
Line Change
#Pens Vitale is back, but still no Strait. Coach Bylsma will prob update after the game -SK
Vitale returns which helps the team's offensive depth.
#Pens Strait and Vitale missing from the bench. Hope to get updates on them
More updates to come...
Line Change
Asham-Vitale-Adams
Vitale draws into the fourth line. Last season the St. Louis native scored a goal and an assist over nine games. Lines updated.
Line Change
Forward Joe Vitale is proving that he’s an NHL player and other GM are likely taking notice. Vitale’s who’s eligible for waivers for the first time in his career, according to agent Allain Roy, could be playing in another NHL city come October.
Vitale is currently up against tough competition for an extra forward job with the Pens. Last season he managed to score nine goals and 30 points in 60 games with Wilkes-Barre Scranton and found his way into nine games with the Pens. His upside probably goes no higher than a third line.