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Penguins Director of Amateur Scouting Weighs in on 2018 Draft - June 23, 2018
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Updates throughout: Penguins pick two in the second round in Dallas - June 23, 2018
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NHL Draft — Penguins restock defensive depth during Day 2 - June 24, 2017
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Rutherford goes for toughness, acquires Reaves from St. Louis - June 23, 2017
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Thank you MAF – remembering the Flower as he moves on to Las Vegas - June 22, 2017
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Uncanny how Penguins see history repeat itself in Niskanen’s ‘hockey play’ - May 2, 2017
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Was the NHL’s Top 100 simply a popularity contest? Evgeni Malkin’s omission makes it look that way - January 29, 2017
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Conor Sheary continues to prove doubters wrong - January 24, 2017
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Penguins’ recent problems not irreparable - January 16, 2017
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Bye week had its benefits, but condensed schedule could hurt - January 10, 2017
Malkin Expected to Miss Saturday’s Game Against Flyers; Gonchar Questionable
Evgeni Malkin, Sergei Gonchar and Brent Johnson all missed the Penguins’ practice today at Southpointe.
The Penguins are again expected to be without the services of Evgeni Malkin when they meet the Philadelphia Flyers tomorrow afternoon at Mellon Arena.
Malkin attempted to take the ice with his teammates this morning, but left practice after about 15 minutes. A foot injury is tough for any athlete, but it is even worse with the pressure of an ice skate.
I have had a bruised foot and even tying your shoe can cause extreme discomfort. I fully expect the Penguins to hold Malkin out until the foot is close to 100%. They cannot afford to have the injury flaring up during the playoffs, as any run would be significantly impacted if he is unable to go.
Sergei Gonchar missed today’s practice with the same illness that held him out of Wednesday night’s game in Washington. His status for tomorrow afternoon’s game will not be known until the morning.
Penguins back-up goaltender Brent Johnson also missed practice with what Dan Bylsma termed a “food illness.” A case of food poisoning is never good, but at least it doesn’t seem to be running rampant through the team.
Johnson is expected to be available for tomorrow afternoon.