Bryan Rust RW PIT Fri 3/3/17 6:21 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust skated Friday for the first time since being placed on injured reserve on Feb. 14.
EDGE Analysis
Head coach Mike Sullivan says that while it's a sign of progress, he's still a ways away from returning to playing in game. The 24-year-old was having a solid campaign before going down--25 points in 50 games--and when he does eventually return he will be a player to keep your eye on.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Tue 2/28/17 3:05 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (arm) did not travel with the team for their two-game road trip, Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust has already missed the Pens' last seven games and is now going to be sidelined for two more. The 24-year-old was having a solid sophomore campaign playing alongside the likes of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin -- 25 points in 50 outings -- and while he wasn't providing top-end fantasy value, he was worth a look as a mid-range option. With the emergence of Jake Guentzel, it is unclear where Rusty will fit in once healthy, but it would seem unlikely coach Mike Sullivan won't try to find a spot for the speedy winger.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Tue 2/14/17 7:23 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (arm) is listed on injured reserve, per the NHL's official media site.
EDGE Analysis
With the recent news that Rust will miss a significant amount of time, the move to IR doesn't come as much of a surprise, though he does remain without a timetable for return. Despite averaging only 13:26 of ice time, including minimal time on the power play, the Michigan native has taken a respectable 89 shots on goal for an average of 1.78 per game.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Mon 2/13/17 2:03 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
According to coach Mike Sullivan, Rust (arm) will be out "longer-term", Michelle Crechiolo of Pens Inside Scoop reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust had certainly settled into his role as one of the Pens top-six wingers, as he spent time playing alongside both Evgeni Malkin (knee) and Sidney Crosby for portions of the season. Unsurprisingly given those linemates, the 24-year-old has already reached career highs in goals (12), assists (13), and shots on goal (89). The winger remains without a timeline to return to action and Jake Guentzel figures to replace him as the young, speedy winger to the Pens' top talents.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Fri 2/10/17 5:39 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (arm) will not play Saturday against the Coyotes, Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rust injured his right arm crashing into the net Thursday and missed the second half of the game. The extent of his injury is not yet known. Jake Guentzel skated in his spot at right wing next to Sidney Crosby during Friday's practice.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Fri 2/10/17 5:36 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (undisclosed) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
Rust exited Thursday's game against Colorado after being cross-checked into the Avalanche's net during a two-on-one rush in the second period. The 24-year-old winger won't be reevaluated until the Penguins return to Pittsburgh after Saturday's contest, indicating he could be looking at a long-term absence. The Penguins recalled forward Josh Archibald from the minors Friday to round out their depth up front while Rust and Carl Hagelin (concussion) remain sidelined.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Fri 1/20/17 10:18 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust collected two assists with two shots on net and a plus-2 rating during Friday's blowout win over Carolina.
EDGE Analysis
Rust has been a solid secondary scorer for Pittsburgh with 11 goals and 21 points through 42 games. However, he's also missed the scoresheet entirely in 28 games, so it's difficult to know when the offense is going to come. Still, Rust has been playing significant five-on-five minutes with Sidney Crosby, so he's worth owning in most deeper settings for that reason alone.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Sat 12/31/16 11:58 AM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust (illness) "is fine" and will play against Montreal on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
The winger missed Friday's practice but is well enough to skate against the Canadiens. Rust has scored four goals and an assist in his last nine contests. He's already totaled 16 points in 34 games, five more than he did as a rookie last year, when he compiled 11 in 41.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Fri 12/30/16 1:18 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust did not practice Friday as he is dealing with an illness.
EDGE Analysis
If Rust picked up the same bug that sidelined Olli Maatta (illness), he may not be ready to play Saturday against Montreal. The 24-year-old has been suiting up alongside Sidney Crosby on the Pens top line which boost the fantasy value of nearly any player. If the winger isn't healthy enough to play and Tom Kuhnhackl (lower body) is unavailable, the team will need to make a call-up from the minors.
Bryan Rust RW PIT Wed 12/21/16 10:04 PM
Bryan Rust
RW PIT
Rust's two-point effort Tuesday gives him six goals and nine points in his last nine games.
EDGE Analysis
He skated on the right wing with Sidney Crosby and Conor Sheary against the Rangers on Tuesday. While Rust doesn't possess the most talented hands on the team, he has become an "X" factor that coach Mike Sullivan often deploys during crucial junctures of games. Rust has totaled only 15 points in 30 contests, but his recent offensive production merits more than a modicum of fantasy consideration.