41 year old Sergei Gonchar's big for one more season falls short, as the Pittsburgh Penguins release him from his tryout. Prized prospect Derrick Pouliot also was among 5 assigned to the minors. Check out the whole final roster out of camp here.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have made more cuts. Included, the likely end of Sergei Gonchar 's NHL career. From the Pens:
The Pittsburgh Penguins have reduced their roster by six players, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Jim Rutherford.
Forwards Bryan Rust and Jean-Sebastien Dea and defenseman Derrick Pouliot have been assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL).