Big news of the day was Nick Johnson being claimed on waivers by the Minnesota Wild today. Out of all the guys put on waivers by Pittsburgh yesterday, I did not forsee Johnson getting claimed based off of the fact that he is coming off of a concussion suffered last Spring playing for the Penguins.
Bombulie saw it another way. Regardless, Chirps from Center Ice would like to wish “Juice” the best in his new endeavor in the land of 10,000 Lakes. If Minnesota should happen to waive Nick, Pittsburgh could reclaim him and assign him to WBS. Like what happened with Chris Bourque two years ago.
Other business to get to…
-> Two ex-Penguin prospects are with new teams as Joey Haddad signed with the Gwinnett Gladiators and Casey Pierro-Zabotel signed with the Bakersfield Condors in the ECHL. Pittsburgh still retains Zabotel’s rights. Only Haddad can sign with any AHL team he chooses.
-> There will be some familiar faces at the Mohegan Sun Arena tomorrow.
Finally, please check out my North Division Preview one post down or just click this link. The West Division gets a lookover Monday. I’ll have recaps only of the three preseason games this weekend.
Keep chirpin’. Go Penguins!
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