Penguins Recall Clurman from AHL After Pettersson Injury
Penguins Recall Defenseman Nathan Clurman as Pettersson Lands on Injured Reserve
Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Penguins have bolstered their defensive ranks, recalling Nathan Clurman from Wilkes-Barre/scranton of the American Hockey League following the placement of Marcus Pettersson on injured reserve.
This move could mark clurman’s NHL debut. The 26-year-old right-handed shot has been a steady presence for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season, recording a goal and four assists in 16 games.Pettersson’s absence leaves a meaningful void on the Penguins’ blue line. The dependable defenseman had appeared in 32 games this season, contributing two goals and 11 assists while averaging a robust 21 minutes and 47 seconds of ice time per game. He sustained his injury during Saturday’s overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators.
Clurman, a sixth-round draft pick by the Colorado Avalanche in 2016, brings valuable AHL experience to the Penguins. He has logged 126 games over parts of four seasons, primarily with the Colorado Eagles. His most productive AHL campaign came in 2022-23, where he tallied three goals and 15 assists in 57 games for Colorado’s AHL affiliate.
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Nate Clurman.
A product of Notre Dame University, Clurman is a native of Boulder, Colorado.The 6-foot-2, 193-pound defenseman is signed through the 2024-25 season with a salary cap hit of $775,000.
Penguins Recall Rookie Defenseman: Can Clurman Fill Pettersson’s Shoes?
NEWS DIRECTORY 3 – The Pittsburgh Penguins are facing a defensive shake-up with news of Marcus Pettersson landing on injured reserve. Stepping up to fill the void is rookie defenseman Nathan Clurman, receiving his first NHL call-up after a solid start with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in the AHL.
Pettersson’s absence leaves a significant hole in the Penguins’ lineup. A reliable defensive anchor, he was averaging over 20 minutes per game, contributing offensively with two goals and 11 assists in 32 games this season.
Clurman, a 26-year-old right-shot, will be looking to make an immediate impact. Though lacking NHL experience, his AHL stats paint a promising picture. This season with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton he boasts a goal and four assists in 16 games. His most productive AHL campaign came in 2022-23, where he tallied three goals and 15 assists in 57 games for Colorado’s AHL affiliate.
Can Clurman provide stability and contribute offensively in Pettersson’s absence? Only time will tell, but the possibility is his for the taking.
This marks a significant moment in Clurman’s career, and Penguins fans will be eager to see what the rookie can bring to the NHL stage.