Lovejoy and Strait are skating, in 2-4 week range
When Lovejoy returns, he will add some depth to a wounded Pens blue line. The Canaan, New Hampshire native has an assist through 13 games.
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Ben Lovejoy News
Ben Lovejoy likely out longer than 6 weeks w/broken wrist.
With Lovejoy out, expect to see a few players tryout for the team. The leading candidates appear to be Robert Bortuzzo and Alexandre Picard but we may see Brian Streit as well.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Lovejoy out minimum 6 weeks.
With Lovejoy out, look for Alexandre Picard to stay in the lineup.
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Picard in for Lovejoy.
Bench or drop Lovejoy if you roster him.
Lovejoy slides hard into boards. Leaves ice immediately holding face.
Lovejoy claimed to be fine after the incident, helping the Pens avoid yet another injury. He holds no fantasy hockey value as a depth defenseman with no PP time.
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Ben Lovejoy not taking warmup with #Penguins. Apparently the odd man out on defense tonight.
Look for Deryk Engelland to suit up in his place.
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"That is not set in stone, " head coach Dan Bylsma said today on his backend pairings. I wouldn't set any pairings or anything in stone on the backend. Will play itself a little bit out in camp. 5, 6, 7, and 8 aren't set in stone."
With seven players signed to a one-way contract, the Pens will hold a competitive training camp. Factor in the newly-signed Alexandre Picard and Lovejoy will need to earn his playing time.
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