BOKONDJI IMAMA NEWS

Summoned from AHL Imama was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday.

Impact Pittsburgh brought up Rutger McGroarty from the minors ahead of Monday's matchup against Philadelphia. Both forwards could be in the lineup versus the Flyers after the Penguins assigned Tristan Broz and Danton Heinen to the AHL on Sunday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Goes on waiver wire Imama was placed on waivers Saturday.

Impact Imama underwent biceps surgery in March and was able to partake in training camp. He could be recalled during the season if the Penguins need some physical play, assuming he passes through waivers. If so, he will be sent to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers from surgery Imama (biceps) is not listed among the injured players on the Penguins' training camp roster released Wednesday.

Impact Imama underwent biceps surgery in March with a timeline of 4-6 months for his return. It appears he was able to maintain the shorter end of that timeline, which means he is not expected to be limited to begin training camp. The 29-year-old winger will compete for a fourth-line role and could make the Opening Night roster as a source of physical play after racking up 45 hits and 30 PIM over 16 NHL games last season.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees to one-year contract Imama (biceps) inked a one-year, $775,000 contract with Pittsburgh on Friday.

Impact Imama had a goal, 30 PIM and 45 hits in 16 appearances with Pittsburgh in 2024-25. He also recorded three goals, five points and 47 PIM across 24 regular-season outings with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Imama underwent biceps surgery in late March with an initial recovery timetable of 4-6 months. If everything goes as planned, Imama should be ready for the start of 2025-26, though he might miss some of training camp.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes biceps surgery Imama underwent successful biceps surgery Friday and will be out 4-6 months.

Impact Imama ends his season with 30 PIM and one goal in 16 games with the Penguins. He is due to become a UFA at the end of the season after inking a one-year, two-way deal with Pittsburgh in the offseason.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday Imama (upper body) won't play Thursday versus the Sabres.

Impact Imama joins Thomas Novak (lower body) and Evgeni Malkin (upper body) as injured Pittsburgh forwards, forcing the team to deploy seven defensemen. Imama's absence is not a noticeable one for fantasy, as he has filled a bottom-six role for much of his time with the big club. His next chance to play is Sunday versus the Senators.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, fight in win Imama scored a goal on two shots, added three hits, blocked two shots and logged seven PIM in Friday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Imama dropped the gloves with Mathieu Olivier in the first period to get the crowd fired up. In the second, Imama added a goal, which ended up being the game-winner for the Penguins. This was the second tally of his career, his previous one coming during the 2021-22 campaign with the Coyotes, which is also his only other NHL point. Imama has drawn into 14 contests this season, racking up eight shots on net, 16 PIM, 37 hits, six blocked shots and a plus-2 rating while seeing limited minutes on the fourth line.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins hand Blue Jackets sixth straight loss Alex Nedeljkovic made 44 saves to backstop the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 6-3 win over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night.Sidn...

MARCH 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Penguins hand Blue Jackets sixth straight loss Alex Nedeljkovic made 44 saves to backstop the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 6-3 win over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night.Sidn...

MARCH 22 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Crosby scores 25th goal, helps Penguins beat Blue Jackets 6-3

Sidney Crosby scored his 25th goal and added an assist and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-3

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Evgeni Malkin's overtime goal highlights a 4-point game as Penguins top Flyers 5-4

Evgeni Malkin scored his second goal at 1:03 of overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Available versus Flyers Imama (upper body) will be in contention to face Philadelphia on Thursday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact Imama has been sidelined for the Penguins' last four games due to his upper-body issue. With Michael Bunting (abdomen) out of the lineup, the 28-year-old Imama should slot into a bottom-six role, though head coach Mike Sullivan did leave open the possibility of calling a player up from the minors.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR Imama (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact The Penguins activated Bryan Rust (lower body/illness) from the IR list in a corresponding move. Imama will miss his fourth straight game against Philadelphia on Tuesday, and it's unclear when he will be ready to return. He hasn't earned a point in six NHL outings this season while posting two shots on goal, 11 hits and seven PIM.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Imama (upper body) won't suit up Tuesday in Philadelphia, according to Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

Impact Imama has missed the last three games due to his upper-body injury, which he sustained against the Rangers on Feb. 7. The 28-year-old has not recorded a point across six appearances this season. His next chance to return to game action will be in Thursday's rematch against Philadelphia.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Still unavailable Imama (upper body) won't play Sunday against the Rangers, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact It'll be the third straight game Imama's missed with the injury. The 28-year-old winger has appeared in six games with Pittsburgh this year, averaging 5:28 of ice time while failing to record a point.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Remains day-to-day Imama (upper body) remains day-to-day and will not play against Washington on Saturday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact Imama, who missed Pittsburgh's final game before the 4 Nations Face-Off break, will remain on the sidelines as the Pens face the Capitals to open the second half. Matt Nieto figures to remain in the lineup in Imama's absence.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Imama (upper body) won't play against the Flyers on Saturday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Impact Imama will miss at least one game after getting hurt in Friday's 3-2 win over the Rangers. With Imama and Bryan Rust (lower body) joining Sidney Crosby (upper body) and Evgeni Malkin (lower body) on the sidelines, Matt Nieto and Vasily Ponomarev will be in Saturday's lineup.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains upper-body injury Imama (upper body) won't return to Friday's game versus the Rangers.

Impact Imama logged just 2:28 of ice time in the contest. The forward is questionable to play Friday versus the Flyers -- if not, he'll have two weeks to heal up during the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Imama was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

Impact Pittsburgh assigned Owen Pickering to the minors in a corresponding move. Imama has three goals, two assists and 47 PIM in 24 AHL outings this season. The 28-year-old forward could play against Seattle on Saturday if Bryan Rust (lower body) and Blake Lizotte (illness) are unavailable.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers by Pittsburgh Imama was placed on waivers by the Penguins on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Imama signed a two-way contract with the Penguins at the beginning of July, and he was unable to secure a spot on the team's Opening Night roster. Assuming he clears waivers, he'll likely spend most of the year in the AHL.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs two-year pact Imama secured a one-year, two-way contract from the Penguins on Monday.

Impact Imama has featured in only 15 NHL games over the past three seasons, including six appearances with Ottawa last year in which he notched 22 hits, one block and one shot while averaging 5:35 of ice time. Considering the 27-year-old winger's AHL numbers aren't all that impressive, he tallied 10 points in 53 regular-season games for AHL Belleville, it's unlikely he will contribute any significant minutes with Pittsburgh this upcoming year.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to AHL Imama (upper body) was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Thursday.

Impact Imama left Monday's tilt versus the Rangers late in the second period with the injury and missed Tuesday's game in Boston. The 27-year-old winger had 22 hits but failed to pick up a point in six NHL games this season.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss finale Imama (upper body) will not be in action versus the Bruins on Tuesday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Impact Imama logged just six NHL games this season in which he failed to register a point while recording 22 hits, one block and seven PIM. The 27-year-old winger hasn't scored a goal since the 2021-22 campaign when he was with the Coyotes. In the minors this season, Imama hasn't been significantly more productive with just 10 points in 53 outings.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves early Monday Imama (upper body) will not return to Monday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Imama logged just 3:49 of ice time with two hits before exiting the contest. He's now been held without a point through six NHL games this season. There should be an update on his status before Tuesday's season finale against the Bruins.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from AHL Imama was recalled from AHL Belleville on Saturday.

Impact Imama is expected to be the extra forward Saturday versus New Jersey as Angus Crookshank is out with a lower-body injury. Imama has spent the entire season at the AHL level -- registering three goals, seven assists and 115 PIM in 53 appearances.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE