Zolnierczyk was on the ice for practice, but was placed on IR, so there’s no word on what is ailing the rugged winger. Expect Vernon Fiddler to take Zolnierczyk’s spot in the lineup on Tuesday.
Zolnierczyk has 16 points (6G / 10A) in 24 games with Milwaukee this season. He failed to pick up a point in his lone NHL game this season and just nine points (5G / 4A) in 61 career NHL games.
Zolnierczyk has 14 goals and 22 assists in 47 games for Bridgeport this season. He appeared in 13 games for the Penguins last year and scored two goals.
The Penguins played their last game before the break on Friday, so they have assigned a trio of forwards to play in the AHL during the Olympic break.
Zolnierczyk, 26, is in his third stint of the season with the Penguins. He was scoreless in three regular-season contests earlier in the year. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound Zolnierczyk has scored a team-leading (tied) 10 goals in 21 games with WBS this season. He has added four helpers for a total of 14 points. He has appeared in 47 career NHL games with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, totaling seven points (3G-4A) and 71 penalty minutes.
Zolnierczyk, 26, has played in three games with WBS, helping the team post a 3-0 record by scoring a club-high (tied) three goals. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound Zolnierczyk was acquired by the Penguins from the Anaheim Ducks during the offseason. He split last season between the Anaheim Ducks and Philadelphia Flyers organizations, notching one assist in seven NHL games with the Flyers.
Zolnierczyk is not fantasy relevant.
His suspension is complete and he is eligible to play Sunday, in Pittsburgh.
Zolnierczyk was suspended four games for leaving his feet on a hit on Senators defenceman Mike Lundin. He served two games of his suspension before being reassigned to the AHL.
Zolnierczyk isn't fantasy relevant.
Zolnierczyk isn't fantasy relevant.
Zolnierczyk scored three goals and five points in his first 36 games with the Flyers.
Zolnierczyk might play tonight or serve as insurance for a banged up forward. He has three goals and five points in 36 games.
Zolnierczyk was an emergency call-up who did not play therefore he has to return to the AHL. He scored three goals and five points in his previous 36 games with the big club.
Zolnierczyk will presumably play for either Jagr or Voracek tonight. He scored three goals and five points in his previous 36 games with the big club.
