Penguins Invite 69 Players to Training Camp, Begin preseason Push
PITTSBURGH, PA – The Pittsburgh Penguins have officially opened training camp with 69 players invited to compete for roster spots ahead of the 2024-25 NHL season. The group includes six players attending on professional tryout contracts: forwards Robby Fabbri, Cal Burke, and Brett Murray, defenseman Jake Livingstone, and veteran goaltender Marc-andre Fleury.
This year’s camp is notably crucial as the Penguins navigate a pivotal offseason following changes to the coaching staff and a continued pursuit of playoff contention. The influx of players on tryouts adds a layer of competition for limited roster spaces, with the preseason schedule offering a critical evaluation period for both established players and those vying for an opportunity. The team will ultimately trim the roster down before their regular season opener against the New York Rangers on October 7th.
Training camp commenced on Thursday, September 18th, with practices divided into three groups. Group A skated first at 8:45 AM, followed by Group B at 11:30 AM, and Group C at 2:00 PM.This rotational schedule will continue through September 20th, with September 21st designated as an off-ice recovery day.
The Penguins’ preseason schedule begins on Monday,September 22nd,with a game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre at 7:00 PM. A total of seven preseason games are scheduled, including matchups against the Columbus Blue Jackets (September 24th and 27th), the detroit Red Wings (September 26th and 29th), and the Buffalo Sabres (October 1st). All training camp practices are scheduled to take place at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex unless otherwise noted.
Training Camp Schedule – September 18-october 1:
September 18:
* 8:45-10:15 AM - Group A Practice
* 11:30 AM-1:00 PM – Group B Practice
* 2:00-3:30 PM – Group C Practice
September 19:
* 8:45-10:15 AM – Group B Practice
* 11:30 AM-1:00 PM – Group C Practice
* 2:00-3:30 PM – group A Practice
September 20:
* 8:45-10:15 AM - Group C Practice
* 11:30 AM-1:00 PM - Group A Practice
* 2:00-3:30 PM – Group B Practice
September 21:
* OFF-ICE RECOVERY DAY
September 22:
* 11:30 AM – Morning Skate
* 7:00 PM – GAME AT MONTREAL (Bell Centre)
September 23:
* 8:45-10:15 AM – Group A Practice
* 11:30 AM-1:00 PM – Group B Practice
* 2:00-3:30 PM – Group C Practice
September 24:
* 11:30 AM – Morning Skate
* 7:00 PM - GAME AT COLUMBUS
September 25:
* DAY OFF
September 26:
* 10:30 AM – Morning Skate
* 12:00 PM – Non-Game Group Practice
* 7:00 PM – GAME VS. DETROIT
September 27:
* 10:30 AM – Morning Skate
* 7:00 PM – GAME VS. COLUMBUS
September 28:
* 11:00-11:35 AM – Group A Practice
* 11:35 AM-12:20 PM – Group A and B Scrimmage
* 12:20-12:55 PM – Group B Practice
September 29:
* 11:30 – Morning Skate
* 7:00 PM –
