GM Jim Rutherford has announced that the team is recalling Joseph Blandisi from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
Check out the official press release below or read more on PittsburghPenguins.com.
PRESS RELEASE
Penguins Recall Joseph Blandisi from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Joseph Blandisi from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Jim Rutherford.
This will be the seventh trip to Pittsburgh for Blandisi as the Penguins have suffered through numerous injuries and 204 man-games lost this season.
Blandisi, 25, has played in 21 games for Pittsburgh, registering two goals, three assists and five points. His latest goal came in the Penguins' win on December 20 at Edmonton.
On January 4 in Montreal, the Markham, Ontario native passed the 100 career NHL games played mark and has totaled 31 points (10G-21A) in 101 games split between Pittsburgh, Anaheim, and New Jersey.
With WBS this season, Blandisi has four goals, four assists, and eight points in 16 games.
Pittsburgh takes on the Philadelphia Flyers, tomorrow January 21, in their final game before the All-Star Break. Puck drop is set for 7:30 PM at the Wells Fargo Center.