Poulin was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Poulin has bounced between levels with frequency in recent weeks, but he hasn't played an NHL game since March 30.
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Penguins' Samuel Poulin: Back with big club
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Poulin was brought up from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday, per the NHL media site.
According to Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Poulin is slated to be a healthy scratch Monday against Toronto. The 23-year-old Poulin has been credited with two shots on goal, three blocked shots and five hits over three NHL outings this season.
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Penguins' Samuel Poulin: Back in AHL
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Poulin was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday, per CapFriendly.
Poulin was scratched in the Penguins' last three games, so it's not a surprise he's been sent back down to end his emergency loan. The forward could be an option to return to the NHL if the Penguins need forward depth again.
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Penguins' Samuel Poulin: Recalled from AHL
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Poulin was recalled from the AHL on Thursday.
Poulin has spent most of his time in the minors this season, recording 13 goals and 14 assists in 36 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The 2019 first-round pick has played in just three NHL games in his career, recording one assist, two shots and three hits while averaging just 9:58 of ice time.
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Penguins' Samuel Poulin: Sent back to minors
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Poulin was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.
Poulin needed to be sent back to the minors in order to free up the necessary cap space to bring up Joel Blomqvist in light of Tristan Jarry's (illness) potential absence. If the Pens can get either Jarry back or one of their two injured defenseman, it could clear the way for Poulin to be called back up ahead of Thursday's tilt versus Washington.
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Penguins' Samuel Poulin: Brought up from minors
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Poulin was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.
Poulin has played exclusively in the minors this season, notching 13 goals and 14 assists in 36 games with the Baby Pens. The 2019 first-round pick has played in just three NHL games in his career in which he's recorded one assist, two shots and three hits while averaging just 9:58 of ice time. The promotion of Poulin comes as Noel Acciari (lower body) was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move.
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Penguins' Samuel Poulin: Scores in minor-league game
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Poulin (lower body) scored a goal on two shots against AHL Rochester on Dec. 16.
Poulin has been limited to just six games for the Baby Pens this season due to his lower-body issue. In those contests, the 2019 first-round pick has notched two goals and one assist. With his injury concerns seemingly behind him, Poulin could be in the mix for a call-up at some point this season.
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Penguins' Samuel Poulin: Out of action with AHL club
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Poulin (lower body) is considered week-to-week for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Taylor Haase of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Poulin was in contention for a call-up prior to his injury. The 22-year-old forward will now miss some time for the Baby Pens, though he could be an option for Pittsburgh once he's healthy if the team still needs help on the fourth line.
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Penguins' Samuel Poulin: Returning to hockey
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Poulin will rejoin AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton after stepping away from hockey to focus on his mental health he announced Wednesday.
Poulin has played in three NHL games this season in which he recorded one assist, three hits and two shots while averaging 9:58 of ice time. In the minors, the 22-year-old winger recorded four goals in his 13 contests and should be in the mix for a spot on the 23-man roster heading into the 2023-24 campaign.
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Penguins' Samuel Poulin: Taking leave of absence
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Poulin will take a leave of absence from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
Poulin will return to his home in Quebec and continue to workout there. Penguins GM Ron Hextall said that Pittsburgh supports "Sam's decision to take time away from hockey to focus on himself." Poulin has an assist in three games with Pittsburgh this season. The 21-year-old was assigned to the AHL on Nov. 11.
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Penguins' Samuel Poulin: Sent back to AHL affiliate
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Poulin was loaned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, according to Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Poulin has picked up an assist through three games with the big club, but he's also sat as a healthy scratch six times since being recalled from the AHL on Oct. 23. He had one goal in four AHL appearances before his promotion.
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Penguins' Samuel Poulin: Gets first point in debut
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Poulin notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Flames.
Poulin made his NHL debut Tuesday with Jason Zucker (undisclosed) exiting the lineup. The 21-year-old Poulin only had to wait a little over one period to get his first point, helping out on Evgeni Malkin's tally in the middle frame. Poulin was selected 21st overall in the 2019 Draft, and he's logged 38 points in 76 career AHL games. As long as the Penguins have ailing forwards, there should be a spot for him in the lineup.
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Penguins' Samuel Poulin: Joins big club
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Poulin was promoted from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday.
Poulin has been limited to just one goal through four AHL contests this season. Teddy Blueger and Jake Guentzel are both dealing with upper-body issues, so Poulin could make his NHL debut during the Penguins' upcoming road trip.
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Penguins' Samuel Poulin: Heads to minors
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Poulin was assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL on Saturday.
Poulin suited up in two preseason games with the Penguins, providing two assists. He produced 16 goals and 37 points in 72 contests at the AHL level last year. Poulin will begin the 2022-23 season in the minors.
