Pittsburgh Penguins Injury Update
The Pittsburgh Penguins, recently plagued with injury setbacks, received a welcome update this Monday. The franchise announced that defenseman Jack St. Ivany has been placed on a conditioning loan to their AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
Jack St. Ivany’s Recovery
Previously, St. Ivany sustained a broken hand while blocking a shot during a game against the Vancouver Canucks on January 25, necessitating surgical intervention. While his original recovery timeline indicated he would need eight weeks to heal, he has now been removed from the injured reserve list, signaling progress in his rehabilitation.
At 26 years of age, St. Ivany has struggled with injuries this season, appearing in only 17 NHL games. He faced an initial setback with a lower-body injury sustained during pre-season training camp, which delayed his start to the season. In the limited time he played, he managed to contribute seven assists and a total of five points in five games with WBS, along with one goal in the NHL. Across his brief 50-game career in the NHL, he has yet to score a goal, accruing a total of nine points.
Future Prospects
The next steps for St. Ivany remain uncertain, particularly as the Penguins currently have eight defensemen on their active roster. Should he excel in his conditioning stint with WBS, reassigning him back to the AHL will require him to pass through the waiver process, as he remains technically part of the NHL roster.
Additional Team News
In another development, forward Justin Brazeau suffered an injury, which has inadvertently created an opportunity for a new acquisition to make his Penguins debut during the upcoming game against the Boston Bruins this Sunday. Fans can stay updated with roster changes and player news by following the Penguins on Google News.
