Penguins notebook: Harrison Brunicke sent back to juniors, Rutger McGroarty placed on injured reserve

Penguins notebook: Harrison Brunicke sent back to juniors, Rutger McGroarty placed on injured reserve

Penguins defenseman Harrison Brunicke is headed back to juniors, the team announced Wednesday. Earlier this week, Brunicke wrapped up IIHF World Junior...

Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Brunicke returns to Kamloops Blazers for playoff push - Western Hockey League

Brunicke brings experience from the NHL and the 2023 Memorial Cup for Kamloops' blue line as the Blazers eye a return to the WHL postseason.

Brunicke returning to Blazers as WHL trade deadline approaches

A day-and-a-half before the WHL trade deadline, the management of the Kamloops Blazers have something else to factor into their calculations moving forward:  The return of Blazer Defenseman Harrison Brunicke. “Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Harrison Brunicke has been assigned to the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas,” stated the Penguins organiza…

Penguins place Rutger McGroarty on injured reserve with concussion - Daily Faceoff

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Wednesday morning that forward Rutger McGroarty has sustained a concussion, and the team has placed him on injured reserve with no current timetable for his return to game action. The Penguins have placed forward Rutger McGroarty on Injured Reserve. pic.twitter.com/mRTkC3Nt7G— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) January 7, 2026 McGroarty was the first-round pick at No. 14 overall of the 2022 NHL Draft by the Win…

Penguins Defenseman Harrison Brunicke Assigned to the Kamloops Blazers (WHL)

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Harrison Brunicke has been assigned to the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas. Brunicke, 19, has appeared in nine games for Pittsburgh in 2025-26, recording one goal and averaging 15:43 minutes of

McGroarty Has Concussion; Roster Spot Opens (UPDATED)

Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesCharles LeClaire-Imagn Images Without much more information, including specifying a type of injury, the Pittsburgh Penguins placed winger Rutger McGroarty on injured reserve Wednesday morning. McGroarty was scratched Sunday in the Penguins’ comeback win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Ville Koivunen played in his place and scored a first-period goal. McGroarty returned to the ice on Tuesday and practiced for a while,…