Report: Pens Call Up Forward Chris Conner from WBS
Nov 27, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Chris Conner (23) reacts after scoring a goal past Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier (left) during the first period at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins have reportedly called up forward Chris Conner from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Monday – according to the Pens’ Twitter handle.
#Pens forward Chris Conner has been recalled from his conditioning assignment with @WBSPenguins. More: http://t.co/Ps026BSedW
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 21, 2014
Conner, whose missed the last 42 contests between the regular-season and postseason with hand and foot injuries, was originally sent down to WBS to work on his conditioning.
Conner performed in two games for WBS, and fired just one shot on goal while skating to a minus-2 rating.
There’s no indication that Conner will be suiting up for tonight’s Game 3, however, he did participate in the Pens’ morning skate on Monday.
Recalled from @WBSPenguins and present at #Pens skate in Columbus. Hello Chris Conner! http://t.co/NTYmkOgAeo
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 21, 2014
In 19 games for Pittsburgh this season, Conner has collected five points (4G, 1A) and skated to a minus-3 rating.
Conner has not played since Dec. 31.