Penguins begin training camp with new line combinations and player evaluations
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins held the first day of training camp on September 17, featuring three distinct practice groups. Bryan Rust and Blake Lizotte were noted for working separately from established lines, showcasing potential adjustments in player pairings. Nick Robertson skated alongside Sidney Crosby, while Kris Letang joined Trevor van Riemsdyk, indicating shifts in defensive strategy. Observations included Declan Carlile's initial pairing with Erik Karlsson and Elmer Soderblom's late arrival leading to his placement in Team 3. The Penguins are expected to continue evaluating player performances in subsequent practices.
- •Training camp opened on September 17 in Pittsburgh.
- •Nick Robertson skated on Crosby's wing during practice.
- •Declan Carlile paired with Erik Karlsson for the first time.
- •Elmer Soderblom's late arrival affected his placement in Team 3.
- •Rust and Lizotte worked away from established line combinations.
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Training Camp Day 2: How the Penguins handled today’s practices
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Training Camp Day 1: What we learned and saw
"The Penguins opened up training camp with the following groups split out for three separate practices. Team 1 Training camp is for finding out new things and seeing players outside of norms, we saw that with Bryan Rust and Blake Lizotte (both on Team 2 today) working away from known entities that each share with […]
"Practice groups for the day, the only change is Elmer Soderblom moving up to Team 2 after spending a day with the outside Team 3. Mikhail Ilyin bumps over to that group in Soderblom’s place. Team 2 Team 2 was the first group on the ice today, with one change in placement from yesterday. Bryan […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 6:40 PMTraining Camp Day 2: How the Penguins handled today’s practices
Practice groups for the day, the only change is Elmer Soderblom moving up to Team 2 after spending a day with the outside Team 3. Mikhail Ilyin bumps over to that group in Soderblom’s place. Team 2 Team 2 was the first group on the ice today, with one change in placement from yesterday. Bryan […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 6:40 PMTraining Camp Day 1: What we learned and saw
The Penguins opened up training camp with the following groups split out for three separate practices. Team 1 Training camp is for finding out new things and seeing players outside of norms, we saw that with Bryan Rust and Blake Lizotte (both on Team 2 today) working away from known entities that each share with […]
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