Penguins/NHL
Rumors: Penguins will monitor trade market on Right D
Penguins coaches operated and treated Mark Pysyk since the start of training camp like a player already signed and penciled into a third pairing role….. Less than a week into training camp and that has been thrown out the window.
Trying to return from a torn Achilles, Pysyk underwent imaging on To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!
“He’s out long-term with a lower-body injury, said Sullivan. “I’m not sure what that’s going to go….I haven’t had a discussion with Kyle,” Sullivan added. The coaching staff was excited about Pysyk’s defensive minded presence as the third pair and what they felt he would bring on the penalty kill. Chad Ruhwedel now immediately jumps back to being the favorite to open the season as the Right D on the third pair but for how long? There is likely going to be a desire from the front office To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!
As mentioned yesterday, PO Joseph has run away with the No. 3 Left D spot on the blueline (there is no competition). Mike Sullivan wasn’t blowing smoke today that Joseph is showing signs of being an improved player as Sullivan called Joseph “light years” ahead of where he was last season. Meanwhile, Ty Smith’s ability to play the right side keeps him in the picture, but there’s no indication the coaching staff is coming around to embracing Smith’s lack of details in the defensive end. His power play presence is moot due to the acquisition of Erik Karlsson. Management’s desire for a physical right D could give To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!
Trade Buzz: Penguins, Nurse have mutual interest as signing bonus issue looms in talks…….