BRANDON TANEV NEWS

Officially lands on IR Tanev (upper body), as expected, was designated for injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Considering Tanev was classified as week-to-week by coach Mike Sullivan on Monday, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him placed on IR. With the retroactive designation, Tanev could technically be activated as soon as Sunday's matchup with the Devils, though it certainly seems like he should be expected to miss at least a few weeks.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins’ Brandon Tanev out ‘week-to-week’ but Teddy Bleuger on cusp of return By the looks of Pittsburgh Penguins practice Monday, a valuable bottom-six forward appears on the cusp of returning to the lineup after an i...

APRIL 5, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Suffers another upper-body injury Tanev is considered week-to-week after sustaining an upper-body issue against Boston on Saturday.

Impact Tanev was just two games back from a previous six-game stint on injured reserve due to an upper-body problem. It's just the latest in a string of injury absences for Pittsburgh, who remain without Evgeni Malkin (lower body), Kasperi Kapanen (lower body) and Teddy Blueger (upper body). Without Tanev available, Pittsburgh could elevate Sam Lafferty to a third-line role until one of the aforementioned players is cleared to return. Based on his timeline, fantasy players can likely expect Tanev to wind up on injured reserve in the coming days.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'A great guy to have in our lineup': Brandon Tanev makes presence felt in his return BOSTON — On Wednesday, Penguins coach Mike Sullivan acknowledged Brandon Tanev was the type of player who couldn’t just ease back into...

APRIL 2, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Penguins end long winless drought in Boston; beat Bruins 4-1

Mike Matheson scored a highlight-reel goal after a lengthy rush, and the surging Pittsburgh Penguins ended a long winless drought in Boston with a 4-1 victory over the Bruins

APRIL 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Activated off injured reserve Tanev (upper body) was removed from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's clash with Boston.

Impact While officially designated a game-time call, Tanev's activation all but guarantees he will be in action versus the Bruins. The winger figures to retake his spot on the third line alongside Frederick Gaudreau and Zach Aston-Reese. Prior to getting hurt, the 29-year-old Tanev racked up two goals on 11 shots and six helpers in his previous eight outings while averaging 14:36 of ice time.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Tanev (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus Boston on Thursday. Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "He skated this morning and will be a game-time decision."

Impact If Tanev gets into the lineup Thursday, it would end his six-game stint on the sidelines due to his upper-body issue. Prior to getting hurt, the Toronto native tallied eight points in his last eight contests and will look to retake his spot on the third line. In order to play against the Bruins, Tanev will need to be activated off injured reserve.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Surging Penguins thriving by keeping it simple

The Pittsburgh Penguins have become the NHL's hottest team despite a slew of injuries to high-profile players

MARCH 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Completes full practice session Tanev (upper body) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Tanev appears to be trending in the right direction, including taking on a third-line role at practice. If cleared to play versus Boston on Thursday, Tanev will need to be activated off injured reserve. In eight games prior to suffering his upper-body injury, the 29-year-old winger garnered two goals and six helpers and could provide solid fantasy value.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Crosby and Pittsburgh take on Boston

The Pittsburgh Penguins will look to Sidney Crosby when they visit the Boston Bruins

MARCH 31, 2021 • Associated Press

DeSmith stars in relief, Penguins edge Islanders 2-1

Casey DeSmith made 19 saves after starter Tristan Jarry’s mysterious exit and the Pittsburgh Penguins held off the New York Islanders 2-1

MARCH 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Participates in optional skate Tanev (upper body) joined his teammates for Monday's optional game-day skate.

Impact Tanev has already missed the club's last five contests due to his lingering upper-body issue. Prior to sustaining his injury, the winger was thriving offensively with eight points in his last eight contests while averaging 14:36 of ice time. Once given the green light, Tanev should retake his spot in the bottom six. In order to get back into the lineup, Tanev will need to be activated off injured reserve.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits protocol Tanev (upper body) cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Sunday, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Tanev didn't join the team for Sunday's practice, but he skated on his own before the session. The 29-year-old winger is still rehabbing from an upper-body injury, but since he's considered day-to-day, he may return to action for Monday's matchup versus the Islanders.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Crosby and Pittsburgh take on New York

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins face off against the New York Islanders

MARCH 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Rust's hat trick leads Penguins past Islanders 6-3

Bryan Rust got his fourth career hat trick as the Pittsburgh Penguins cooled off the New York Islanders 6-3

MARCH 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Brandon Tanev, Mark Jankowski placed on NHL's COVID protocol list The Penguins depleted forward corps will be forced to weather even more adversity, this time due to the ongoing pandemic. Forwards Brandon T...

MARCH 28, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Surfaces on protocol list Tanev (upper body) was added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list Saturday, Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Tanev has already missed five games with an upper-body injury, but he'll have to clear the league's virus protocol as well before he can return. There's no clear timeline as to when he will rejoin the Penguins.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still on the shelf Tanev (upper body) remains unavailable ahead of Saturday's game against the Islanders, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

Impact Tanev skated with skills coach Ty Hennes on Saturday morning, but he has yet to join the main group for practice, so his return doesn't necessarily seem imminent. Another update on the middle-six forward should surface whenever he's deemed fit to play.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New York visits Pittsburgh following overtime victory

New York visits Pittsburgh after the Islanders beat Boston 4-3 in overtime

MARCH 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Penguins extend Sabres' winless streak to 16 straight

Jared McCann scored a pair of power-play goals, Casey DeSmith made 36 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins extended Buffalo’s winless streak to 16 straight with a 4-0 victory

MARCH 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Still out Thursday Tanev (upper body) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Sabres, Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Tanev will miss a fourth straight game. This doesn't affect fantasy too much unless you're in a league where physicality is rewarded at a premium, as the 29-year-old has recorded 15 points and 133 hits through 30 games.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo plays Pittsburgh on 8-game road skid

Buffalo comes into a matchup against Pittsburgh after losing eight straight road games

MARCH 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Sabres' winless streak hits 15 as Penguins roll to 5-2 win

Sidney Crosby picked up his 13th goal of the season and the Pittsburgh Penguins extended Buffalo’s winless streak to 15 games with a 5-2 victory

MARCH 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Goes to IR Tanev (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Tanev was already ruled out for Wednesday's game versus the Sabres, but he'll be allowed to return for Thursday's rematch, per Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The 29-year-old winger brings an unmatched physical presence to the lineup, as he has generated 133 hits through 30 games.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Sabres Tanev (upper body) won't be an option for Wednesday's clash with Buffalo, Pens Inside Scoop reports.

Impact Tanev will be on the shelf for his third straight contest due to his lingering upper-body issue. The fact that the Toronto-born winger is back on the ice is certainly a step in the right direction, though with the quick turnaround before Thursday's clash with Buffalo, Tanev may not be ready until the Pens face the Islanders on Saturday.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE