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Heading to Nashville Bunting (abdomen) and a 2026 fourth-round pick were traded to the Predators from the Penguins on Wednesday in exchange for Thomas Novak and Luke Schenn, Pierre LeBrun of TSN report...

Impact Bunting is out indefinitely while recovering from an appendectomy he underwent Feb. 27. The 29-year-old will probably be able to return prior to the end of the regular season, but that's not the focus for the Predators, who get a top-six winger under contract for 2025-26. Bunting has a little grit in his game and can be a power-play force, but the Predators will need to bounce back as a team to avoid tanking his fantasy value. With the Penguins this season, Bunting put up 29 points (15 on the power play) in 58 appearances.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning acquire Gourde and Bjorkstrand and Panthers get Vanecek as NHL trade action heats up

The Tampa Bay Lightning have answered the cross-state-rival and defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers’ first couple of additions ahead of the NHL trade deadline with a bi...

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Penguins' Michael Bunting out indefinitely after appendix surgery Deadspin | Penguins' Michael Bunting out indefinitely after appendix surgery

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

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, 2025 • Associated Press

Placed on injured reserve Bunting was put on injured reserve Thursday after undergoing appendix surgery.

Impact Bunting was already regarded as being out indefinitely due to the surgery, so his placement on IR doesn't come as a surprise. He has 14 goals and 29 points in 58 appearances in 2024-25. Emil Bemstrom was recalled from the minors in a corresponding move and is a possibility to serve in a bottom-six capacity during Bunting's absence, though Bokondji Imama will compete with Bemstrom for that spot.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins' Michael Bunting out indefinitely after appendix surgery Pittsburgh Penguins forward Michael Bunting is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to remove his appendix.”He’ll be out here for the n...

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Penguins' Michael Bunting out indefinitely after surgery to remove appendix Penguins forward Michael Bunting is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to remove his appendix, coach Mike Sullivan said after Thursda...

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Undergoes appendectomy Bunting needed surgery to remove his appendix and will be sidelined indefinitely, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Thursday.

Impact Bunting is currently mired in a 10-game goal drought during which he registered 20 shots, two assists and eight hits. With Bunting on the shelf, the Penguins may not have to send Matt Nieto to the minors after placing him on waivers Wednesday. With Pittsburgh's season all but over, there will be no rush to get Bunting back into the lineup.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Battling illness Bunting (illness) missed Wednesday's practice, according to Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Impact Bunting has 14 goals and 29 points in 58 appearances in 2024-25. If he's not able to play Thursday versus Philadelphia, then Matt Nieto will probably draw back into the lineup.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts power-play assist Bunting logged a power-play assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Friday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact Bunting's last five points -- in a span of 14 games -- have all come on the power play. He snapped a five-game point drought Friday with his helper. For the season, the 29-year-old winger is at 28 points (15 on the power play), 100 shots on net, 57 hits, 48 PIM and a minus-16 rating through 54 contests. His even-strength play is likely to remain mediocre until his usual center, Evgeni Malkin (lower body), gets back in the lineup.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Flyers bring losing streak into game against the Penguins

The Philadelphia Flyers will try to end their five-game skid when they play the Pittsburgh Penguins

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Celebrini's goal and Askarov's save on penalty shot lead the Sharks to 2-1 win over the Penguins

Macklin Celebrini scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Yaroslav Askarov stopped a penalty shot and the San Jose Sharks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 to snap a...

JANUARY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Strikes on power play in loss Bunting scored a power-play goal on three shots and went minus-2 in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Bunting prevented a shutout loss when he scored in the second period. He had been limited to two assists over his last six outings. The winger is up to 14 goals, 13 assists, 90 shots on net, 51 hits, 46 PIM and a minus-15 rating through 48 appearances. If Bryan Rust (lower body) misses additional time, Bunting could be a candidate to see more ice time.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McTavish, Killorn each score twice to lead the Ducks to 5-1 win over Penguins

Mason McTavish and Alex Killorn each scored twice and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1

JANUARY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Slides power-play helper Bunting provided a power-play assist, two hits and two PIM in Friday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Bunting had been held off the scoresheet in his previous two appearances and also missed one game in that span due to an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old winger has six goals and four assists over his last 11 outings, and seven of those points have come on the power play. He's up to 26 points (13 on the power play), 84 shots on net, 50 hits, 44 PIM and a minus-15 rating through 45 contests.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Bunting (undisclosed) will return to the lineup against Seattle on Tuesday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Impact Bunting sat out Sunday's 5-2 loss to Tampa Bay after being involved in a car accident outside PPG Paints Arena. He has registered 13 goals, 25 points, 84 shots on net, 48 hits and 42 PIM through 43 appearances this season. With Bunting back and Evgeni Malkin (upper body) considered a game-time decision, Jesse Puljujarvi and Matt Nieto could be healthy scratches versus the Kraken.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins' Michael Bunting 'OK' After Suffering Car Accident Penguins’ Michael Bunting suffered a car accident that ruled him out Sunday.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Post-car accident, Penguins glad Michael Bunting is OK Some Pittsburgh Penguins fans may have noticed a significant vehicular jam near PPG Paints Arena as they made their way to the rink for Sund...

JANUARY 13, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Penguins place Malkin on IR; Bunting in car accident

The Pittsburgh Penguins placed center Evgeni Malkin on injured reserve with an upper-body injury

JANUARY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Penguins F Michael Bunting in car accident, out Sunday Penguins forward Michael Bunting emerged unscathed from a car accident outside Pittsburgh’s home arena before Sunday’s game, but did not sui...

JANUARY 12, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Not playing Sunday Bunting (undisclosed) won't play against Tampa Bay on Sunday, according to Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.

Impact On Sunday, Bunting was involved in a car accident outside PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan told the media that Bunting is doing okay, but the 29-year-old forward will miss at least one game. Bunting has 13 goals, 25 points, 84 shots on net, 48 hits and 42 PIM through 43 appearances this season. Philip Tomasino (lower body) will replace Bunting in Sunday's lineup.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning bring road losing streak into matchup with the Penguins

The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Pittsburgh Penguins looking to break a four-game road skid

JANUARY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Senators take losing streak into matchup with the Penguins

The Ottawa Senators come into the matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins as losers of four games in a row

JANUARY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Analysis: Inside Michael Bunting's power-play success for Penguins After jousting with one Blue Jackets defenseman in the corner, Michael Bunting found himself in a familiar spot on Tuesday evening. With the...

JANUARY 8, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Strikes on power play Tuesday Bunting scored a power-play goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Bunting tied the game at 1-1 early in the second period. The winger has six goals and two assists over his last seven games, and five of those eight points have come on the power play. Bunting figures to stay productive as long as he's on the top power-play unit, though a second-line role at even strength is also a good spot. The 29-year-old has 13 tallies, 24 points (11 on the power play), 81 shots on net, 46 hits, 32 PIM and a minus-11 rating through 41 appearances. He's behind last year's 55-point pace, but Bunting has momentum on his side heading into the second half of 2024-25.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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