He’s versatile, he can play multiple positions. Given the situation that we have with some of the injuries that we have, we’re looking for someone that can jump into that first power-play (unit) and help it continue to have success. “He has good offensive instincts,” Sullivan said of Rodrigues. During Saturday’s morning skate, Rodrigues primarily worked in the left circle in a group that included forwards Jeff Carter, Jake Guentzel, Kasperi Kapanen and defenseman Kris Letang. Taking Rust’s spot on the top power-play unit was forward Evan Rodrigues. Last season, Aston-Reese appeared in 45 games and scored 15 points (nine goals, six assists). To open Saturday’s contest, Aston-Reese skated on the left wing of the team’s third line along with Teddy Blueger at center and Brock McGinn at right wing. 9 but did not play in either of the team’s first two games of the season as he reestablished his conditioning. Following a 10-day isolation period, he resumed skating with his teammates Oct. The team announced Aston-Reese had tested positive for covid-19 on Sept. With Rust absent, defenseman Kris Letang assumed that designation by appearing in his 54th consecutive contest.įorward Zach Aston-Reese was activated from the NHL’s list for covid-19 protocol and made his season debut Saturday. Rust entered Saturday as the team’s “iron man” with a team-best consecutive games streak of 104, including playoffs.
In two games this season, Rust has one assist.
Rust was replaced on the top line by forward Danton Heinen to open Saturday’s home opener against the Chicago Blackhawks at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan did not provide any specifics as to Rust’s status Saturday morning other than to say he continued to be evaluated.
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