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Sullivan: Zohorna has promising future, but his present is in Wilkes-Barre

CRANBERRY, Pa. -- Radim Zohorna showed a lot during the Penguins' training camp.

Enough to earn an audition as Evgeni Malkin's temporary replacement on the No. 2 line.

Bu ultimately, not enough to secure a spot on the major-league rosters heading into the regular-season opener Tuesday in Tampa.

Zohorna, 25 and entering his second season in North America, was assigned to the Penguins' farm team in Wilkes-Barre Monday.

"We really like his game," Mike Sullivan said after the final practice of the preseason Monday. "He's a good player.