Most Recent Dustin Penner News
Looks like Penner will play with Stoll and Lewis.
Penner stays in the lineup, on the newly-formed third line. He has five goals and 13 points in 44 games.
Feb. 25, 2012, 1:17 p.m.
Penner came off with the main group while Westgarth is still skating with the extras.
Sounds like Penner could draw in tonight. The power forward has five goals and 13 points in 43 games.
Feb. 18, 2012, 1:54 p.m.
Trent Hunter, Alec Martinez and Dustin Penner were the extra skaters this morning
Penner is once again a healthy scratch for the Kings. Through 43 games, the power forward has only five goals and 13 points with 35 PIM.
Feb. 16, 2012, 2:52 p.m.
Penner-Fraser-Hunter/Westgarth
Penner practiced on the fourth line today which indicates he will either be a healthy scratch or relegated to fourth line duty. He has five goals and 13 points through 43 games.
Feb. 10, 2012, 3:23 p.m.
So, as you can see, Dustin Penner is back today (no pun intended). He was gingerly stretching a bit, early in practice, but he also took a couple friendly bumps into the boards so things seem OK.
Penner practiced on the second line and likely can play in the Kings next game. He has two goals and eight points through 30 games.
Jan. 8, 2012, 1:57 p.m.
LW dustin Penner (upper-body injury) won't play for Kings vs. CBJ
Penner continues to battle injuries this season. The power forward has two goals and eight points over 30 games. Expect Kevin Westgarth to draw back into the lineup.
Jan. 7, 2012, 3:58 p.m.
Penner-Stoll-Williams
Penner moves back down to the second line. The Winkler, Manitoba native scored four points in five games two weeks ago but has been held off the score sheet for the past three games.
Dec. 14, 2011, 3:50 p.m.
Penner-Loktionov-Moreau
Penner is demoted to the third line despite scoring the only goal in Saturday afternoon's loss. He now has three points through 15 games, making him only less of a disappointment.
Dec. 5, 2011, 3:23 p.m.
Penner "is ready to go" says Coach Murray. Praises the hard work he put in while sidelined with injury
Penner practiced on the second line and figures to play for the first time since November 10th. The power forward has only two assists on the season.
Dec. 2, 2011, 4:02 p.m.
This morning, I’m told that Penner is “not ready’’ to play yet — no further explanation yet provided — so it’s likely that the Kings won’t need to make any roster moves today.
Penner was expected to draw back into the lineup tomorrow but it appears he won't. Penner has been out since November 10th with a hand injury but should draw back in shortly. At this point he is a fringe play with only two assists in 14 games.
Nov. 30, 2011, 1:22 p.m.
Terry Murray indicated that Dustin Penner is making good progress and could be ready to play Thursday.
Penner has been out since November 10th with a hand injury but could draw back in shortly. At this point he is a fringe play with only two assists in 14 games.
Nov. 28, 2011, 3:22 p.m.
Dustin Penner has been cleared for action but isn’t expected to play tomorrow.
Penner has been out since November 10th with a hand injury and is expected to miss a few more games. At this point he is a fringe play with only two assists in 14 games.
Nov. 27, 2011, 4:38 p.m.
Dustin Penner is scheduled to evaluated by a team doctor tonight
Penner is eligible to come off of IR but likely stays there for a few more days. The power forward last played on November 10th.
Nov. 26, 2011, 2:35 p.m.
Alec Martinez is on the ice in a no-contact jersey but Dustin Penner is not on the ice. Penner and Martinez had a lengthy workout yesterday.
Doesn't sound like either player will return tomorrow against the Blackhawks.
Nov. 25, 2011, 3:04 p.m.
“(Penner is) able to get involved in part of the practice, handling the puck, shooting the puck. He’s not shooting the puck the way he can. … He’s still a ways away (from playing)."
Doesn't sound like Penner will play any time soon. Feel free to drop him in shallow mixed leagues.
Nov. 21, 2011, 6:26 p.m.
