Owen Pickering - NHL News & Rumors

"I Dropped to My Knees": A Dream Call for Broz | Pittsburgh Penguins Tristan Broz was playing cards on the bus home after Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s 1-0 win over Providence on Saturday night, and ended up missing...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • NHL.COM

Returned to AHL Pickering was assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.

Impact Pittsburgh recalled Ryan Graves from the minors in a corresponding move. Pickering hasn't earned a point in four NHL outings this season while supplying one shot on goal, two blocked shots and one hit. He has one goal and three assists in seven AHL appearances this campaign.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from minors Pickering was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.

Impact Pickering is far from a lock to get into the lineup versus the Flyers on Tuesday, but it would be a strange decision to bring him up from the minors just to have him sit in the press box when the team already has seven blueliners on the roster. If Pickering does play, it will likely be at the expense of Matt Dumba or teenager Harrison Brunicke.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minor league report: Penguins, Sergei Murashov win opener Goaltender Sergei Murashove made 23 saves on 24 shots and led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a season-opening 2-1 win against the Har...

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Penguins prospect Harrison Brunicke: 'My goal is to be here' Defensive prospects Owen Pickering and Harrison Brunicke have been roommates in their temporary residence during the Pittsburgh Penguins’ on...

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

What Will Owen Pickering's Role Be In 2025-26? Next season will present a prime opportunity for several Pittsburgh Penguins’ prospects to crack the NHL roster.

MAY 25, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Murashov Wins 10th Straight, Setting WBS Rookie Record | Pittsburgh Penguins Photo courtesy of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins When Owen Pickering learned Sergei Murashov would attend development camp last summer,...

MARCH 23, 2025 • NHL.COM

Owen Pickering named AHL All-Star for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Owen Pickering will represent the club and Atlantic Division at the 2025 American Hockey League (A...

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Penguins send defenseman Owen Pickering back to AHL and promote forward Boko Imama The Penguins on Saturday reassigned rookie defenseman Owen Pickering to the American Hockey League, freeing up a spot to promote forward Bok...

JANUARY 25, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Sent down Saturday Pickering was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.

Impact Pickering's appeared in 25 games for the Penguins this year, logging a goal, three points and a minus-5 rating. The rookie blueliner will likely focus on developing while seeing increased ice time in the AHL, though he could very well return to Pittsburgh later this season. Forward Bokondji Imama was recalled in a corresponding move.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slides helper in Monday's win Pickering provided an assist and two PIM in Monday's 5-1 win over the Kings.

Impact The helper was Pickering's first point in 10 outings since he returned from a concussion. The 20-year-old blueliner has mostly seen third-pairing minutes since his return, offering limited chances for him to make a large impact in any aspect. He has three points, 13 shots on net, 13 hits, 18 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over his first 24 NHL contests.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR Pickering was activated from injured reserve Friday.

Impact While he's officially a game-time decision for Friday's game versus the Panthers, this move clears the way for Pickering to return from a four-game absence. If he suits up, he'll likely be eased back in with bottom-four minutes. He has two points, 12 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 14 NHL appearances this season.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Considered game-time decision Pickering (concussion) is considered a game-time decision for Friday's game against the Panthers, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.

Impact Pickering fully participated in Tuesday's morning skate before being ruled out, and the Penguins' medical staff will want to see how he feels in the hours leading up to Friday's puck drop before determining his status against the Panthers. The 20-year-old made 14 appearances before sustaining his injury, racking up a goal, an assist, 12 blocked shots and six hits while averaging 15:47 of ice time.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Pickering (concussion) will remain sidelined for Tuesday's game against the Red Wings despite fully participating in the Penguins' morning skate, Penguins play-by-play announcer Jo...

Impact Pickering has been sidelined due to a concussion for the past week and a half, but his full participation in Tuesday's practice suggests that he's trending in the right direction. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to action, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him cleared for game action in early January.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Pickering (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Pittsburgh brought up Nate Clurman from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in a corresponding move. Pickering will miss at least the next two games, starting with Monday's matchup versus Philadelphia, after being injured in Saturday's 3-0 loss to New Jersey.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers upper-body injury Pickering won't return to Saturday's tilt against New Jersey because of an upper-body injury.

Impact Pickering had one block in 10:53 of ice time before he left the game. He has a goal and two points in 14 appearances in 2024-25. If Pickering can't play Monday versus Philadelphia, then Ryan Graves will probably draw back into the lineup.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first NHL goal Pickering scored a goal Tuesday in a 5-4 win over Florida.

Impact It was his first NHL goal in his sixth game. Pickering fired a wrist shot from the point past a screen from Michael Bunting. At 20 years and 311 days, he becomes the 11th youngest defenseman in Penguins history to score a goal. Pickering was picked 21st overall in the 2022 NHL Draft and is looking like a natural on the Pens blue line.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Pickering (illness) will play Saturday versus the Flames.

Impact Pickering missed two games but will make his return on the third pairing. Jack St. Ivany will cycle out of the lineup as a healthy scratch.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Pickering (illness) will be a game-time decision versus Calgary on Saturday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Impact Pickering has sat out the last two games. He has one assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and one hit in four appearances this season. If Pickering returns to the lineup against the Flames, Ryan Shea or Jack St. Ivany could be a healthy scratch.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Friday Pickering (illness) will miss Friday's tilt against Boston.

Impact Pickering has an assist, one hit and two blocks in four outings in 2024-25. This will be Pittsburgh's second straight game without him in the lineup. When available, Pickering might serve on the third pairing.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Pickering (illness) missed practice Thursday and is considered questionable ahead of Friday's tilt versus Boston, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact Pickering was unable to play Wednesday against the Canucks with his illness. Coach Mike Sullivan stated that Pickering is still being evaluated and may not travel with the Penguins to Boston on Friday. Pickering has one assist in four games this season. If he is unable to go, look for Jack St. Ivany to remain in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to illness Pickering (illness) won't play Wednesday versus the Canucks.

Impact Pickering has been gaining a foothold in the lineup, playing in four straight games. The 20-year-old will sit out at least one game, and it's unclear if he'll be ready to return versus the Bruins on Friday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns helper in debut Pickering logged an assist in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Sharks.

Impact While it was a fairly tame first assignment, Pickering was able to handle third-pairing duties in the absence of Kris Letang (illness). It didn't take long for Pickering to earn his first point, as he helped out on a Jesse Puljujarvi tally in the first period. Pickering won't solve all of the Penguins' defensive problems, but he has a chance to make a push to stick around after failing to make the team out of camp. The 20-year-old blueliner is unlikely to be a future fantasy stud, but he's a heady player who should be a benefit in his own zone now and in future seasons for Pittsburgh.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

GAME RECAP: Penguins vs. Sharks (11.16.24) | Owen Pickering Makes NHL Debut

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Penguins defense prospect Owen Pickering to make NHL debut against Sharks Top Penguins defense prospect Owen Pickering will make his NHL debut Saturday against the San Jose Sharks, replacing veteran Ryan Graves in...

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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