The Penguins made several moves today to whittle their active roster down to the 23-man limit. In the process, becoming cap compliant.
The black-and-gold returned defenseman Harrison Brunicke, arguably the most pleasant surprise of training camp and preseason this side of Rutger McGroarty (who made the team!), to the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League.
There was some thought the Pens might keep the 18-year-old wonder, but Erik Karlsson was given the green light to return after sitting out the preseason with a lower-body ailment.
Forwards Bryan Rust (lower-body) and Blake Lizotte (concussion) were placed on injured reserve, along with goalie Alex Nedeljkovic (lower-body).