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Stone and Taffe recalled; Fleury to start - 12-17-08

The Penguins recalled forwards Ryan Stone and Jeff Taffe from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL.

Taffe has one assist in four games this season with the NHL Penguins. He has recorded 29 points (14 goals, 15 goals) in 25 games in the AHL this season.

Stone has 18 points (six goals, 12 assists) and 47 penalty minutes in 28 games with the AHL Penguins this season. He recorded one assist in six games with the NHL Penguins last season.

Additionally, Michel Therrien confirmed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury will start tomorrow in Atlanta.

EN Says: We've been a pretty big champion of seeing what Ryan Stone can offer. With the team's preceived lack of toughness, Stone brings a lot of gravel and spit. While he's only been summoned to the NHL due to injuries, this has to be one of his final chances to show he has legit potential. He's been with the organization since 2003 and he's running out of time.

We all know what Taffe brings. He's a solid, responsible fourth-line type of player.

Obviously, a return of Marc-Andre Fleury is positive.


Posted Dec 17 2008, 02:32 PM by Seth Rorabaugh

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Bones wrote re: Stone and Taffe recalled; Fleury to start - 12-17-08
on Wed, Dec 17 2008 2:49 PM

Wasn't Stone pouting when he got sent down this fall? Guess he got over that...

JC65 wrote re: Stone and Taffe recalled; Fleury to start - 12-17-08
on Wed, Dec 17 2008 2:54 PM

Taffe was up for four games then sent down for one game and brought up again?

I hope they're paying mileage.

Seth Rorabaugh wrote re: Stone and Taffe recalled; Fleury to start - 12-17-08
on Wed, Dec 17 2008 3:32 PM
Disgruntled Goat wrote re: Stone and Taffe recalled; Fleury to start - 12-17-08
on Wed, Dec 17 2008 3:39 PM

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MRJpengWIN wrote re: Stone and Taffe recalled; Fleury to start - 12-17-08
on Wed, Dec 17 2008 4:17 PM

Stone can add toughness and provide a toughness spark. The Pens need to get on a roll and end these losing ways. Its only going to get tougher from here on out. Getting MAF back is a good thing, as he gets to get in a rythym for Jan and Feb games and helping them get points to climb back to the top.

Go Pens.

lilhotz56 wrote re: Stone and Taffe recalled; Fleury to start - 12-17-08
on Wed, Dec 17 2008 5:48 PM

I was at practice today and Ryan Stone looked like he was doing well with the team.  Max and Zigomanis didn't practice with the team, but I saw Max on my way out and he was at least there working out or something.