Bortuzzo has missed the last five games, but was on the ice for the Pens’ morning skate and could be back in the lineup tonight. He will take part in warmups and based on how his body reacts will determine if he plays tonight or not.
Bortuzzo suffered an upper-body injury in the Penguins loss to the Blue Jackets on Saturday. With Bortuzzo out, Brian Dumoulin will enter the lineup on Monday vs. the Lightning.
Bortuzzo’s hit was late and he also made contact with Jagr’s chin. Because Bortuzzo did not leave his feet on the hit, he got off with a relatively short suspension. Bortuzo is eligible to return next Monday in New York. Expect Brian Dumoulin to play in the two games in which Bortuzzo will be unavailable.
Bortuzzo served as a healthy scratch in the Penguins win over Montreal on Tuesday. He had played in the previous six games, recorded one goal and two assists with seven PIMs. Bortuzzo will be paired with Rob Scuderi.
Bortuzzo has not played this season because of an upper-body injury, but he will get into the lineup next week for sure after Olli Maatta undergoes surgery to remove a tumour from his neck.
Bortuzzo is within a few days of returning to the Penguins lineup according to head coach Mike Johnston. Bortuzzo has not played yet this season, but will likely be in the lineup full-time starting next week when Olli Maatta misses four weeks after having surgery to remove a tumour from his neck.
Bortuzzo, 25, has not played yet this season because of an upper-body injury. Bortuzzo has two goals and 12 assists (14 points) in 75 career NHL games. He will have to battle with Simon Despres for playing time on the Penguins blueline.
Bortuzzo will miss his second straight game which means Deryk Engelland will stay in the lineup.
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.
Bortuzzo will make his NHL debut tonight, however he isn't fantasy relevant.
The rookie had no points in six games and loses all immediate fantasy hockey value by returning to the minors.
Bortuzzo is expected to head back to the minors when he gets healthy.
Bortuzzo is expected to head back to the minors when he gets healthy.
The Pens rookie is out indefinitely with a concussion. If Deryk Engelland doesn't draw in, expect a call-up from the AHL.
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.
Sounds like Kris Letang will not play tonight and one of Bortuzzo and Picard draws in.
Bortuzzo has no fantasy hockey value while playing in the AHL.
The defenseman was held scoreless over two games in the AHL level.
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.
