Penguins Roster 1st Preseason Game; Top Prospects and Tryouts
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Muse is loading up his first preseason game roster with the top prospects and a handful of genuine contenders to swipe a roster spot when the Penguins visit the Montreal Canadiens on Monday.
In a sign of the Penguins’ youth transition, the roster will be competitive, which is a departure from previous years’ preseason road games.
Also, as a little bonus, Muse is also taking former Canadiens forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard to Montreal to face his former team. PHN has graded Harvey-Pinard well in camp.
The Penguins’ top forward prospects, Ben Kindel, Tristan Broz, and Avery Hayes, will travel to Montreal. PTO signing Robby Fabbri will also play.
However, the only NHL regular in the lineup will be Tommy Novak.
On defense, Muse is taking a deep squad to Montreal, including top prospects Owen Pickering, Harrison Brunicke, and Finn Harding. Ryan Shea, Ryan Graves, Matt Dumba, and Connor Clifton will also go to Montreal.
PHN will update the story on Monday if Muse announces who will be the healthy scratches.
In goal, Muse is taking Sergei Murashov and Joel Blomqvist.
Penguins Roster
12 – Robby Fabbri
14 – Boko Imama
15 – Joona Koppanen
18 – Tommy Novak
22 – Sam Poulin
26 – Tristan Broz
39 – Anthony Mantha
43 – Danton Heinen
48 – Valtteri Puustinen
49 – Rafael Harvey-Pinard
81 – Ben Kindel
84 – Atley Calvert
85 – Avery Hayes
Defense
5 – Ryan Shea
24 – Matt Dumba
27 – Ryan Graves
38 – Owen Pickering
45 – Harrison Brunicke
50 – Finn Harding
75 – Connor Clifton
GOALIES
1 – Sergei Murashov
30 – Joel Blomqvist
How to Watch the Penguins Game
TV: Not broadcast.
Radio: Puck drop is 7:00 p.m. The game will be broadcast on the Penguins’ official flagship radio station, 105.9 ‘The X’.
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