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Penguins' Brunicke Decision: NHL or WHL?

The Pittsburgh Penguins face a decision on the future of defenseman Harrison Brunicke, who recently returned from helping Team Canada win bronze at the World Junior Championship. With limited NHL experience and a pending entry-level contract, the team must choose between keeping him on the roster or sending him back to the WHLs Kamloops Blazers. The CHL-NHL transfer agreement prevents him from being sent to the AHL, and his limited playtime has not yet triggered his free agency clock. The Penguins strong lineup and Brunickes limited games since mid-October suggest he may be headed back to Kamloops, potentially missing the remainder of the NHL or AHL season. Checkout Solipillow.com

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