Arron Asham did not play on Tuesday night because of an illness. He should be considered day-to-day for now. Asham has 11 points and 53 minutes in the sin bin this season.

Arron Asham (knee) expects to return to Pittsburgh's lineup on Tuesday night. He has missed the team's last two games after blocking a shot with his knee.

Arron Asham (knee) will not be back Friday. We'll wait and see if Asham is healthy enough to return on Saturday instead. He has 11 points and 46 penalty minutes in 37 games this season.

Arron Asham (knee) skated prior to the Penguins' practice on Thursday. Asham shouldn't be counted on to play in Friday's game. He has been out since December 31st.

Although he did not skate Tuesday, Arron Asham (knee) may still play Friday against the Rangers. He and Pascal Dupuis, left Saturday's contest with injuries but neither is considered serious. Asham blocked a shot with his knee Saturday but the pain seems to have subsided as the winger is no longer limping. Regard Asham as day-to-day.

Arron Asham got just 4:32 minutes of playing time on Saturday because of a lower body injury. The severity of Asham's injury was not immediately known. He has 11 points and 42 penalty minutes in 36 games this season.

Arron Asham made a celebratory gesture after knocking out Washington's Jay Beagle after a fight on Thursday. Alex Ovechkin said that Asham's actions were disrespectful and Capitals' blueliner Karl Alzner implied that it was a classless move. Even Penguins coach Dan Bylsma didn't support Asham's little post-fight celebration. "It was the heat of the moment," Bylsma said. "Emotions got the best of him. Wishes he could have it back. He stuck up for a teammate. I don't think anyone likes what ensued after that."

Arron Asham has agreed to terms with the Pittsburgh Penguins on a one-year contract worth $775,000. It's a slight raise from the $700,000 he made with the Penguins in 2010-11. Asham produced 11 points and 46 penalty minutes in 44 games last season before adding four points in seven playoff contests. His fantasy value is very limited, but he can rack up penalty minutes and chip in some points if he remains healthier next year.