Pittsburgh Penguins rookie forward Filip Hallander was sent to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League for a conditioning assignment on Wednesday.
Currently designated to injured reserve due to a blood clot in an unspecified leg, Hallander has not played since Nov. 3.
Since then, he has engaged in several non-contact skating sessions either by himself or with other teammates returning from injuries.
On Tuesday, he participated in a practice session in Cranberry with no limitations on contact.
“When something that’s so close to you almost gets away from you, you love it even more when you get the chance to do it again,” Hallander said following Tuesday’s practice. “You have a lot of time to think and to work on yourself. It’s weird to say, but it’s probably been the best three months after all.”
Before being sidelined, Hallander, 25, appeared in 13 games this season and recorded four points (one goal, three assists) while averaging 13:09 of ice time.
Capable of playing all three forward positions, Hallander, a left-handed shot, previously skated as a member of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins during the 2021-22 nd 2022-24 seasons.
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are scheduled to play a road contest against the Springfield Thunderbirds on Wednesday, 7:05 p.m.