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.
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Robert Bortuzzo News
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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