Friedman was held out of Wednesday's practice session after blocking a shot with his knee versus Buffalo on Tuesday, Pens Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman should be capable of making the 23-man roster coming out of training camp but may have to settle for a fringe lineup spot and could be forced to split time with Chad Ruhwedel for a third-pairing role. The 25-year-old Friedman has shown flashes of an offensive upside, including registered three points in five games last year, yet shouldn't be expected to produce more than mid-range fantasy value.

Friedman scored a goal on two shots, logged three hits and picked up a fighting major in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman tallied an empty-net goal in the third period. Prior to that, he dropped the gloves with winger Joel Farabee in the second. Friedman, a former Flyer, has made just eight NHL appearances this season. He has three points, all in four games since he joined the Penguins after the Flyers waived him.

The Penguins activated Friedman (upper body) from injured reserve Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman has not seen game action since Mar. 4, dealing with his lingering upper-body issue but appears on track for a return. The 25-year-old has played just two games this season, earning a goal and an assist to go along with a plus-3 rating. It's unclear if Friedman will return to the lineup for Sunday's game against Buffalo, but if he does, he'll likely replace Marcus Pettersson or Cody Ceci.

Friedman (upper body) was cleared for contact Thursday but won't be in the lineup against New Jersey.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman will be sidelined for the eighth consecutive contest due to his lingering upper-body issue but appears to be nearing a return to action. Even once given the green light, it's unclear where Friedman might fit into the lineup now that Brian Dumoulin is back and John Marino (upper body) is getting closer. The 23-year-old Friedman may have to settle for a spot in the press box as a healthy scratch.

Friedman (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday retroactive to March 4.

EDGE Analysis

Even by using a retroactive designation, Friedman will still miss the team's clash with the Rangers on Tuesday. With Brian Dumoulin back in the lineup, Mark Friedman was unlikely to suit up against the Rangers anyway given the club's defensive depth.

Friedman (upper body) will not be available for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman has now missed the last two games with his upper-body issue. The blueliner scored a point in each of his first two games since joining the Penguins and should be back in the lineup once he's healthy. His next chance to play will be Tuesday against the Rangers.

Head coach Mike Sullivan said Saturday that Friedman (upper body) is considered day-to-day.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman sat out Friday's practice and was unable to play in Saturday's win over the Flyers. The 25-year-old was impressive in his first two games for the Penguins, recording a goal and an assist, and he could be back in the lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Rangers.

Friedman continues to be evaluated for an upper-body injury after missing Friday's practice session, Pens Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

Since joining the Penguins, Friedman has racked up one goal on one shot, one assist and four hits while averaging just 7:40 of ice time. Even once healthy, Friendman could find himself watching from the press box once Brian Dumoulin (lower body) is cleared to play.

Friedman (upper body) was injured during the second period of Thursday's game versus the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman took a hard hit from Flyers forward Nolan Patrick and the former immediately went to the locker room. The 25-year-old Friedman did not return at the start of the third period, so the Penguins will likely have to finish the game with five defensemen. Should he miss Saturday's rematch with the Flyers, Pierre-Olivier Joseph would most likely re-enter the lineup.

The Penguins claimed Friedman off waivers Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pittsburgh's blue-line corps is still a bit banged up, so Friedman will offer some solid veteran depth on the back end. He's picked up one helper in 11 NHL appearances over the past three campaigns.