Pens Points: Testing Defensive Depth

Injuries have now plagued the Penguins’ defense.

Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning...

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost defenseman Marcus Pettersson to an undisclosed injury during a loss to the Ottawa Senators on Dec. 14. Now, as of Saturday night, the team can add promising prospect Owen Picking to the injured list, as the 20-year-old also suffered some undisclosed ailment. With that, the Penguins’ defense, especially on the left side, is testing its depth. [Trib Live]

One of the players hoped to fill that hole on the left side, the recently re-acquired P.O Joseph, is all smiles returning to his former team. [Penguins]

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Mac Hollowell was named to Canada’s roster for the upcoming Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland. [Trib Live]

News and notes from around the NHL...

How about this one from the Department of Player Safety: New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe has been suspended for eight games for boarding and elbowing Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen during a game on Friday. [NHL]

Veteran defenseman John Klingberg is reportedly looking to make an NHL comeback. Here are three teams that could welcome the 32-year-old right-hander. [The Hockey News]

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson briefly spoke to the media following Saturday’s loss to the Ottawa Senators, saying things are ‘good’ in the team’s locker room after reports of a rift between him and J.T. Miller. [Sportsnet]