Bryan Rust RW PIT Sat 10/26/19 12:43 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (hand) is listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's game against the Stars, Seth Rorabaugh of The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust worked on the second line with Nick Bjugstad (lower body) and Patric Hornqvist during Friday's practice, and it looks like he has a good shot to get back into the lineup. The 27-year-old is still on IR, so he'll need to be lifted before he gets the chance to play. If he's able to go, this would be Rust's season debut. He racked up 35 points over 72 games last season.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Fri 10/25/19 1:30 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (hand) was slotted into a second-line role at Friday's practice, Sam Kasan of Pens Inside Scoop reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust is eligible to come off long-term injured reserve ahead of Saturday's matchup with Dallas and his inclusion in line rushes could be an indication that Pittsburgh plans to do just that. If he does make his 2019-20 debut Saturday, it figures to be in a top-six role alongside Nick Bjugstad (lower body) and Patric Hornqvist. The 27-year-old Rust's late start to the season could limit his chances of reaching the 35-point mark for a third straight year.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Mon 10/21/19 11:12 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (hand) wore a non-contact jersey during Monday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Rust appears to be closing in on a return, as he was spotted using both hands on his stick, according to Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The 27-year-old still needs to practice without limitations before he re-enters the lineup, and since he's on long-term injured reserve, Rust won't be able to play until Saturday's contest against the Lightning.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Tue 10/8/19 12:52 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (hand) was spotted Tuesday on the ice going through a workout, Dave Molinari of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
As Molinari notes, Rust was skating with his stick in his right hand rather than his injured left hand, so a return to game action shouldn't be viewed as imminent. Once healthy, the 27-year-old could be called upon to serve in a second- or third-line role for Pittsburgh.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Tue 10/1/19 12:25 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (hand) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday, ruling him out for at least the first 11 games of the season, Dave Molinari of DK on Pittsburgh Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Due to the 24-day requirement, Rust will be forced to miss the first 11 games, instead of just 10. The winger likely would have started the year on the second line alongside Evgeni Malkin, but could see the spot taken over by Brandon Tanev. Given the 26-year-old Rust's versatility, he likely will play all over the Penguins' lineup this year, which makes him a risky option in season-long formats, but a potential boon for DFS players when in a top-six role.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Sat 9/28/19 6:33 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust had to go to the locker room after blocking a shot with his hand in Saturday's preseason game against the Sabres, Dave Molinari of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Penguins are experiencing a worst-case scenario in their final preseason tilt, as Sidney Crosby also had to exit this one after blocking a shot. Rust will hope to return in time for Thursday's season opener against these same Sabres.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Wed 3/20/19 9:04 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust finished Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to Carolina with two assists.
EDGE Analysis
Playing in just his second game since missing nine due to injury, Rust played a part in both Pittsburgh goals Tuesday night. The two helpers move the winger up to 33 points in 2018-19, just five back of last season's career-best, 38-point campaign.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Tue 3/19/19 3:31 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust registered three shots, two hits and one block in Sunday's defeat to Philadelphia.
EDGE Analysis
Rust was making his first appearance in the lineup since Feb. 26 against Columbus. While the winger won't replace Evgeni Malkin's scoring touch, his reintroduction to the lineup at least gives coach Mike Sullivan options and prevents the team from having to promote a player from the minors. For the time being, Rust figures to slot into the second-line with Teddy Blueger and Phil Kessel.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Sun 3/17/19 7:10 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (lower body) is expected to suit up for Sunday's game against the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
Rust missed the last nine games after suffering an injury in a Feb. 26 matchup against Columbus. The 26-year-old has a career-high 17 goals this season and will be a welcomed addition to the Penguins' deep forward group.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Sun 3/17/19 5:44 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (lower body) is a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with the Flyers, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust has missed the last nine games with this injury, but was a full participant in practice Friday for the first time since sustaining the injury. Of course, more information should become available closer to puck drop. If the 26-year-old winger is a go, he should slide back into a top-six role.