Taylor Chorney News
Chorney has been a healthy scratch since January 26th, but will return to the lineup tonight in Philadelphia. Chorney has three points (1G / 2A) across 14 games this season and will replace Nate Schmidt in the lineup tonight.
Chorney, 28, had 19 points (4G / 15A) in 62 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton last season. Now with the Capitals organization, Chorney will make his debut tonight, replacing Nate Schmidt in the lineup.
The Penguins have played the last two games with just five defensemen because of cap issues, but they were finally able to recall Chorney, who will be in the lineup over the weekend. The 27-year-old has 19 points (4G / 15A) in 62 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season. He has appeared in two games with the Penguins earlier in the season.
Chorney was recalled as insurance for Tuesday’s game; he did not get into the lineup, so he heads back to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton where he has nine points (2G / 7A) in 34 games.
Kris Letang missed Monday’s practice, so if he is unable to go, then Chorney would play, but he is likely just being recalled as an insurance defenseman. He has two goals and seven assists in 34 games with WBS this season.
Chorney, 27, has six points (2G / 4A) in 25 games with WBS this season. He has one goals and six assists in 61 career NHL games. With Christian Ehrhoff’s status still uncertain and Olli Maatta out with mumps, the Penguins recalled Chorney and 20-year-old Derrick Pouliot.
Chorney had five goals and 20 assists (25 points) in 69 games on the Chicago (AHL) blueline last season. He has seven career points in 61 NHL games. Taylor is the son of former Penguins defenseman Marc Chorney.
Chorney gets sent back to the AHL after briefly playing for the Oilers again. He has no points in two games with the club.
Chorney will play in only his third game of the season with the Oilers. He has a goal and seven points over 60 career games.
Chorney once again rides the shuttle up to the NHL. He has no points in two games this season.
Chorney has no points through four games between the Oilers and St. Louis Blues. He holds no fantasy hockey value.
Chorney has only one assist in six games split the NHL and AHL. He likely serves as a depth defender for the Oilers.
Chorney only played two games with the Blues before going back to the Oilers. He holds no fantasy hockey value.
Chorney holds no fantasy hockey value as a 6/7th defenseman.
Chorney has some potential as he was the fastest skater last season for the Oilers. His career high of eight goals came with the University of North Dakota in his sophomore season. Don't expect too much from the speedy d-man.
No fantasy hockey value while on waivers.
Chorney practicing is an encouraging sign. Last season he scored a goal and four points through 13 games with the team. Additionally, he was ranked the fastest skater on a team that featured Taylor Hall and Andrew Cogliano. If healthy he could possibly make an impact at the NHL level.
Chorney's injury directly affects the team's defensive core. Last season he scored a goal and four points through 13 games with the team. Additionally, he was ranked the fastest skater on a team that featured Taylor Hall and Andrew Cogliano. If healthy he could possibly make an impact at the NHL level.