Defenseman Robert Bortuzzo is participating in his first practice since suffering a concussion against the Philadelphia Flyers on Dec 8. Bortuzzo is expected to be sent down to Wilkes Barre/Scranton once fully healthy.
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#Pens coach Bylsma: Dupuis, Bortuzzo and Jeffrey skated before practice -SK
Bortuzzo is expected to head back to the minors when he gets healthy.
Bortuzzo and Jeffrey worked full gear and may pract this week -SK
Bortuzzo is expected to head back to the minors when he gets healthy.
Bortuzzo has concussion-like symptoms.
The Pens rookie is out indefinitely with a concussion. If Deryk Engelland doesn't draw in, expect a call-up from the AHL.
Late to the party, but Bortuzzo left game due to an undisclosed injury. Will be evaluated.
Bortuzzo is the latest Pens defender to go down as the team already has five d-men sidelined. The rookie had no points through five games before getting hurt.
Call up / Send down
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defensemen Alexandre Picard and Robert Bortuzzo from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.
Sounds like Kris Letang will not play tonight and one of Bortuzzo and Picard draws in.
Call up / Send down
NEWS ALERT: #Pens re-assign defenseman Robert Bortuzzo to @WBSPenguins. Bortuzzo, 22, made his NHL debut last night.
Bortuzzo has no fantasy hockey value while playing in the AHL.
Call up / Send down
Friday, the Penguins recalled defenseman Robert Bortuzzo from Wilkes-Barre. It's unclear if he represents insurance or if another defenseman is hurt.
The defenseman was held scoreless over two games in the AHL level.
Cold Streak
Coyotes' #KeithYandle says on scale of 1-10 he'd give himself a "3 or 4." Expecting him to revert to top form very soon.
Look for Yandle to pick up his production despite having no goals through his first six games this season. Considering he is owned in 99 percent of leagues, perhaps you can convince a current owner to sell at below market value.
Line Change
High praise, for sure, but Yandle, 25, is coming off a year in which he scored 11 goals and recorded 59 points, third among NHL defensemen. He led the team with 24:22 minutes of ice time per game. He also has shown his durability by being the only Coyotes player to appear in all 82 regular-season games the past two seasons.
Yandle is well on his way to becoming an elite defender following a season where only Lubomir Visnovsky and Nicklas Lidstrom scored more. If he continues his solid offensive production, he should put to rest any stigmas of playing in a defensive system or on the lowly Coyotes. This season should be a good test for the Boston native.
Defenseman Robert Bortuzzo (knee) are not skating, but Bortuzzo could skate soon.
Following two seasons in the AHL, Bortuzzo was expected to compete for a roster spot. Last season, the former third rounder scored four goals and 26 points over 79 games with the Wikes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins. He could see playing time later in the season should the blue line sustain injuries.
Keith Yandle becoming a very wealthy man by signing his new deal with the Phoenix Coyotes for 5 years 26.25 million. http://t.co/rwfOE87