Plotnikov didn't participate in practice Sunday, even though he's not injured.

EDGE Analysis

Pens coach Mike Sullivan characterized his absence as a procedural move. "Plots is a more of a management decision regarding flexibility around the trade deadline," Sullivan noted. "He didn't practice with us today and will not practice with us tomorrow." Plotnikov's number of days as a member of the Penguins may be coming to an end in the near future.