Pens Points: Next Man Up

Here are your Pens Points for this Thursday morning...

The Penguins added another body to the blue line yesterday, acquiring defenseman Mark Friedman on waivers from the Philadelphia Flyers. [PensBurgh]

While the Pens made a move to bolster their blue line, the team will also have to prepare for life without Jason Zucker. [Trib Live]

Speaking of Zucker, the injured winger has returned to Pittsburgh for further evaluation. [Penguins]

Kasperi Kapanen is not afraid to honor his family name, all the while trying to create a legacy of his own. [Post-Gazette]

News and notes from around the NHL...

Claude Julien has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. [Eyes On The Prize]

The allegation against Artemi Panarin serves as a reminder of Vladimir Putin’s effect on Russian athletes. [USA Today]

The NHL was forced to postpone yet another game due to COVID-19, this time between the San Jose Sharks and the Vegas Golden Knights. This marks the 36th NHL game this season to be postponed because of the virus. [Sportsnet]

Akim Aliu had some strong words for the NHL and says the league is not ‘fooling’ anyone with its shallow efforts to address diversity and racism in the sport. [CBC]