Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning…
Ben Kindel returned to full-contact practice Tuesday, one week after losing consciousness aboard the team plane following a vasovagal episode that forced an emergency landing in Salt Lake City. The 19-year-old forward, who has missed two games, said he feels good and is focused on moving forward. [PensBurgh]
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Ville Koivunen is showing signs of turning a corner, with improved confidence, stronger offensive contributions and promising chemistry with fellow forward Hendrix Lapierre, giving the Penguins reason for optimism that the young forward can translate his strong AHL production into consistent NHL success after signing an eight-year, $32 million contract this offseason. [PensBurgh]
Forward Elmer Soderblom has been sidelined by an undisclosed upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day. The 25-year-old missed practice Tuesday as the Penguins prepare to host the Utah Mammoth on Thursday. [Trib Live]
News and notes from around the NHL…
Former Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien’s family shared an emotional message after returning to Winnipeg for the team’s alumni game and the 2026 Heritage Classic, describing the weekend as the farewell they never got when his NHL career ended abruptly in 2020. [TSN]
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The ECHL’s Savannah Ghost Pirates, a Florida Panthers affiliate, unveiled a Halloween jersey featuring a skeleton design. The spooky look extends across the uniform, with bones printed on the sleeves, pants and socks. [NHL]
University of Michigan defenseman Landon DuPont, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2027 NHL draft, is among 28 players to receive an A rating on NHL Central Scouting’s preliminary list of prospects to watch for next summer’s draft. [NHL]
