Bortuzzo (upper-body) will not play Monday.
Bortuzzo will miss his second straight game which means Deryk Engelland will stay in the lineup.
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Robert Bortuzzo News
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The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned defenseman Robert Bortuzzo to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League on a conditioning assignment.
Bortuzzo will remain a member of the Penguins’ 23-man roster during his conditioning assignment. Bortuzzo, 24, has notched two points (1G-1A) and posted a plus-3 rating in 11 NHL games this season. He collected one goal, two assists, three points and 32 penalty minutes in 28 AHL games with WBS earlier this year.
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Robert Bortuzzo makes his debut on blueline.
Bortuzzo will make his NHL debut tonight, however he isn't fantasy relevant.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins have activated defenseman Robert Bortuzzo from injured reserve and re-assigned him to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.
The rookie had no points in six games and loses all immediate fantasy hockey value by returning to the minors.
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.
#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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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