Defenseman Derrick Pouliot and forwards Bryan Rust and Scott Wilson – each of whom saw NHL action last season – headline the list of 26 prospects the Penguins have invited to the rookie tournament in London, Ontario from Sept. 10-13, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Jim Rutherford.
The Penguins’ rookie tournament roster also includes reigning AHL goaltender and rookie of the year Matt Murray; forward Oskar Sundqvist, who has helped his Swedish Elite League team reach back-to-back championship series; and winger Conor Sheary, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s leading scorer in 2014-15.