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Dan Muse addresses Penguins' Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak immigration issues
Penguins coach Dan Muse revealed that Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak continue to face immigration issues, and they will have to take it one day at a time.
The Penguins will be without goaltender Stuart Skinner and defenseman Brett Kulak for Saturday's afternoon game against the San Jose Sharks at PPG Paints Arena. Both players have been granted non-roster status due to ongoing immigration issues.
What Dan Muse had to say about Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak's immigration issues
Coach Dan Muse revealed that Skinner and Kulak will have to take things one day at a time, and there is no word yet on when they will complete the immigration process and join the team, which is not what Penguins supporters wanted to hear.
"Day at a time. No word yet on when Brett Kulak and Stuart Skinner will get through the immigration process and join the team."
- Dan Muse
- Dan Muse
Why the Penguins recalled Sergei Murashov
To fill in for Skinner, the Penguins recalled Sergei Murashov from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on an emergency basis. Muse announced that Arturs Silovs will start in goal against the Sharks.
Murashov has appeared in four games this season, starting three, with a 1-1-1 record, 1.90 goals-against average, and .913 save percentage.
With Pittsburgh also playing Sunday, Murashov could see action in one of the two games if Skinner remains unavailable.
The Penguins acquired Skinner and Kulak in Friday's trade with the Edmonton Oilers that sent Tristan Jarry and Sam Poulin to Edmonton, along with a 2029 second-round pick heading to Pittsburgh.
Muse also confirmed that Rickard Rakell, out since October 25 with a hand injury, will return to the lineup against the Sharks.
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DECEMBRE 13 | 319 ANSWERS Dan Muse addresses Penguins' Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak immigration issues Are you concerned that Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak could miss significant time due to these immigration issues? | ||
| Yes | 156 | 48.9 % |
| No | 163 | 51.1 % |
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