Sam Poulin is coming back.
Poulin, the Penguins' 2019 first-round pick, stepped away from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Dec. 7 for personal reasons, and had been at home with his family in Quebec for the last three months. He announced on Instagram on Wednesday that he was ready to return to Wilkes-Barre after taking some time to take care of his mental health.
"Three months ago, I made a decision to take a break from hockey, and return home to take care of myself and my mental health," Poulin wrote. "After seeking the help I needed, I am now ready to return to Wilkes-Barre to rejoin my team.