The injury news keeps on rolling in for the Penguins. On the same day they announced star center Evgeni Malkin had a fairly minor elbow surgery, the team also announced forward Zach Aston-Reese is out for six months following a shoulder surgery. From the team:
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Zach Aston-Reese underwent successful left shoulder surgery, it was announced today by general manager and executive vice president Jim Rutherford.
The surgery was performed at UPMC Montefiore Hospital by team physician, Dr. Dharmesh Vyas.
Aston-Reese is expected to be sidelined for six months.