The Penguins announced some roster moves on Friday, most notably electing to send youngsters in Pierre-Olivier Joseph and Drew O’Connor to the American Hockey League. From the team:
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned defenseman P.O Joseph and forward Drew O’Connor to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by general manager Ron Hextall.
Forwards Anthony Angello and Josh Currie have been re-assigned to the taxi squad.
Joseph, 21, has played 16 games for Pittsburgh in his first NHL season, tallying one goal, four assists and five points.