Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford talked to the media on Monday afternoon as the league attempts to gear up for next season. Pittsburgh’s training camp will open on January 3rd — that’s 13 days away! The NHL regular season is scheduled for a January 13th start.
As was expected, the Pens haven’t had any player covid-related opt-outs for this season, as is the players’ right to skip the season.
GM Jim Rutherford on if any players have asked to opt-out of the upcoming season for medical reasons: "No one has asked to opt-out.