Brassard returns for Penguins; Crosby still out

Penguins forward Derick Brassard was in the lineup to face his former team, the Senators, after missing the past nine games with a lower-body injury.

The Penguins activated Brassard (lower body) off injured reserve Saturday.

about 16 hours ago | Data Provided By

Brassard (lower body) said he'll return against the Senators on Saturday, Pens Inside Scoop reports.

about 17 hours ago | Data Provided By

Penguins preview: Rankings, predictions, playoff chances, more

An uncharacteristically early playoff exit ended the 2017-18 season for Pittsburgh. Will the Pens get back on track this season?

GM Rutherford plans to upgrade Penguins' roster

While the Penguins contemplate their Stanley Cup run -- which came to an end Monday against the Capitals -- general manager Jim Rutherford is thinking ahead to the roster changes he envisions making in an attempt to get the team back to the finals.

Senators trade Brassard to Pens in 3-team deal

The Penguins acquired center Derick Brassard from the Senators on Friday night in a three-team deal that sent defenseman Ian Cole to Ottawa and forward Ryan Reaves to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Trade grades: Penguins earn high marks for Brassard deal; Vegas gets an incomplete

Last year, Derick Brassard battled the Penguins in the Eastern Conference finals. Now the center, whom Pittsburgh acquired from the Senators in a three-way deal that sent Ian Cole to Ottawa and Ryan Reaves to Vegas -- will help the Pens try to three-peat.

Elias Says: November 1, 2017

October 31

Season preview: Ottawa Senators

Standing pat in the offseason and the still-healing injury of their superstar defenseman could mean a step back for last season's Cinderella Senators.

Sens hoping Brassard back for start of season

Derick Brassard will begin rehab from labrum surgery immediately, the Senators say.

Sens GM: Brassard out 4-5 months for surgery

Senators GM Pierre Dorion says that forward Derick Brassard needs shoulder surgery, and the recovery time is four to five months.

Sens' Karlsson, Brassard, Ceci to play Game 6

The Senators will have Erik Karlsson, Derick Brassard and Cody Ceci on the ice Tuesday after each missed time in Sunday's blowout due to injuries.