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Penguins Coach Dan Muse Provides Update on Noel Acciari's Injury Status
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Penguins coach Dan Muse provided an update on Noel Acciari's injury status after today's morning skate and revealed he is still listed as out indefinitely.
The Pittsburgh Penguins received a minor update on forward Noel Acciari, who is rehabbing an injury to one of the core muscles.
Acciari took part in the morning skate on Wednesday, wearing a non-contact sweater, reports Tribune-Review Sports' Seth Rorabaugh.
The veteran forward has not appeared in a game this preseason and is still on an indefinite schedule, per the latest update from head coach Dan Muse.
"Noel Acciari remains status quo (indefinite) after participating in today's morning skate."
- Dan Muse
- Dan Muse
Though optimism is that he will be ready for Opening Night on Oct. 7 against the Rangers, his job in the lineup is far from sure.
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Elsewhere in the lineup, focusing on the net, Arturs Silovs gets his turn Wednesday night, splitting duties with Filip Larsson against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Meanwhile, goaltending teammate Joel Blomqvist was less than 100 percent and has been listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
The Penguins are familiar with having early injury issues, and the health of depth pieces such as Acciari and Blomqvist might come into play as the team attempts to get its roster sorted out heading into the regular season.
For the time being, it's all about healing up and determining who can earn their way into Muse's opening-night lineup.
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