Pickering (illness) will miss Friday's tilt against Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Pickering has an assist, one hit and two blocks in four outings in 2024-25. This will be Pittsburgh's second straight game without him in the lineup. When available, Pickering might serve on the third pairing.

Pickering (illness) missed practice Thursday and is considered questionable ahead of Friday's tilt versus Boston, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pickering was unable to play Wednesday against the Canucks with his illness. Coach Mike Sullivan stated that Pickering is still being evaluated and may not travel with the Penguins to Boston on Friday. Pickering has one assist in four games this season. If he is unable to go, look for Jack St. Ivany to remain in the lineup.

Pickering (illness) won't play Wednesday versus the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Pickering has been gaining a foothold in the lineup, playing in four straight games. The 20-year-old will sit out at least one game, and it's unclear if he'll be ready to return versus the Bruins on Friday.

Pickering logged an assist in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

While it was a fairly tame first assignment, Pickering was able to handle third-pairing duties in the absence of Kris Letang (illness). It didn't take long for Pickering to earn his first point, as he helped out on a Jesse Puljujarvi tally in the first period. Pickering won't solve all of the Penguins' defensive problems, but he has a chance to make a push to stick around after failing to make the team out of camp. The 20-year-old blueliner is unlikely to be a future fantasy stud, but he's a heady player who should be a benefit in his own zone now and in future seasons for Pittsburgh.

Pickering was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Pickering's promotion could be an indication there is an injury or illness to one of the Pens' blueliners, though it might also be an attempt to see if anything can stem the flow of opposition goals considering Pittsburgh is giving up 3.83 per game (second-worst in the league). If the 6-foot-4 Pickering does get into Friday's matchup with Columbus, it figures to be in a third-pairing role -- likely at the expense of Ryan Shea.

Pickering (undisclosed) was assigned to the WHL's Swift Current Broncos on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Pickering has evidently put the undisclosed injury he was dealing with at the start of training camp behind him. The 2022 first-round pick will likely spend the entirety of the 2023-24 campaign in the WHL.

Pickering was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday, Dave Molinari of Pittsburgh Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pickering put up nine goals and 36 points in 61 games for the Swift Current Broncos this season and will now get his first taste of professional hockey. Selected by the Pens in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft, the 19-year-old blueliner could at least challenge for a spot on the 23-man roster next season, especially if Brian Dumoulin is allowed to walk in free agency.

Pickering was reassigned to WHL Swift Current on Saturday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Pickering was limited by an upper-body injury in training camp and didn't play in a preseason game. With little chance to get up to speed, he'll instead begin the year in the junior ranks, where he'll likely spend most or all of 2022-23.

Pickering sustained an upper-body injury that will limit him during the Penguins' rookie camp, Pens Inside Scoop reports Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Pickering was selected by the Penguins with the 21st overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft and should be considered a dark-horse candidate to secure a spot on the 23-man roster for Opening Night. If his upper-body injury lingers into the start of training camp, it will certainly hurt his chances.

Pickering signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Penguins on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The Penguins selected Pickering with the 21st overall pick in this year's Entry Draft. The 18-year-old defender spent the 2021-22 season with the WHL's Swift Current Broncos, racking up nine goals and 33 points through 62 contests. Pickering is expected to remain with the Broncos for the 2022-23 campaign.