The season is getting closer than ever. The Pittsburgh Penguins announced they’ve invited 51 players to camp that opens next week. They are:
(* denotes AHL only contract, ** is unsigned draft choice)
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No real surprises, there are no professional tryouts, at least at this time, which isn’t shocking since the Pens are pretty well-stocked and don’t have a lot of needs there.
Interesting to see the unsigned restricted free agent Pettersson invited as if nothing is out of sorts. Pettersson’s agent has indicated in interviews this summer the player won’t be coming back to America until his contract is signed and his work visa can be secured (which he needs the contract to complete).