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Skate report: Bjorkqvist 'has ability to play' in NHL

It's still not clear whether Kasper Bjorkqvist will get into the Penguins' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Lightning, or who would come out of the lineup if he did play.

One thing is clear, though. If the Penguins were going to recall any forward from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton after Monday's practice like they did, Bjorkqvist was the forward who earned a call.

"He's been one of (Wilkes-Barre's) best forwards," Mike Sullivan said after Tuesday's optional morning skate. "That was one of the decision-makers on why Kasper get called up. It is without question merit-based.