Penn Points: Malkin closer to return

Here are your pen picks for Wednesday morning... Goalkeeper Artur Siloves will represent the Latvian national team at the 2026 Olympics in Italy, it was announced on Tuesday.[Penguins] Rookie Rutger McGroarty sat out Tuesday's practice with an injury.[Trib Live] But here's some good news about the injury […]

Remaining: Owners close to return

Here are your Wednesday morning writing notes...

Arturs Silovs will represent Latvia at the 2026 Olympics in Italy, it was announced on Tuesday.[Penguins]

Rookie offensive tackle Rutger McGroarty left Tuesday's practice with a hamstring injury.[Trib Live]

But here's some good news on the injury front: Evgeni Malkin said he hopes to return to action this week after missing the last 15 games with an upper-body injury.[Penguins]

ICYMI: Longtime NHL defenseman and former Penguin Jack Johnson has retired from professional hockey, joining the Vancouver Canucks organization as a professional scout.

The time is rapidly approaching for the Penguins to make more than just a stopgap decision with defensive prospect Harrison Brunicke and his development. [PensBurgh]

Egor Zamla's long-held dream is over.Zamura has signed a one-year contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, according to his agent.[TSN]

News and articles from the NHL...

The Blue Jackets announced another front office move, naming Lawrence Gelman vice president of hockey operations, the team said Tuesday morning.[TSN]

"It's unfortunate that the fans ran (Mitch) Marner out of town. I mean, it has a big impact on their group. He's a point-per-game player — it hurts," Florida Panthers (and former Boston Bruins) forward Brad Marchand told the media before the Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs square off on Tuesday.[Sportsnet]

Muskegon Lumberjacks forward Tynan Lawrence considered the best player before 2026.draft pick, is opting to play for the NCAA's Boston University Terriers for the rest of the season, according to NHL insider Darren Dreger.[TSN]