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| Regular Season | 2 | 2 | -4 | 12:57 | 6 |
Top John Ludvig News
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Avalanche's John Ludvig: Recalled from conditioning stint
Ludvig was called up from AHL Colorado on Saturday.
Ludvig spent the entire two weeks of his conditioning stint with the Eagles after being a healthy scratch the previous 10 games with the Avalanche. Ludvig had one assist in five AHL games. He has seen action in eight NHL games this season, picking up two assists and 16 hits.
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Avalanche's John Ludvig: On conditioning assignment
Ludvig is joining AHL Colorado for a conditioning assignment, the Avalanche announced Saturday.
Ludvig has been a healthy scratch for 10 consecutive games, so this will give him an opportunity to shake off the rust. He has two assists, six PIM and 16 hits in eight outings with the Avalanche in 2024-25.
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Avalanche's John Ludvig: Struggling to make lineup
Ludvig has played just five times over 21 games since the start of November after being scratched Saturday versus the Predators.
The Avalanche have some flexibility with Keaton Middleton right now, and they have been juggling him up and down from the AHL rather than play Ludvig. Colorado claimed Ludvig off waivers from the Penguins before the start of the season, and he would need to clear waivers to be sent to AHL Colorado, so he's been hanging around with the NHL club as a healthy scratch. Ludvig has two helpers, nine shots on net, 16 hits and a minus-4 rating over eight contests this season.
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Avalanche's John Ludvig: Gathers assist
Ludvig notched an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Hurricanes.
Ludvig was in the lineup over Calvin de Haan in Saturday's contest. While he earned his second assist over five games, Ludvig also saw a season-low 9:51 of ice time in the high-scoring contest, which suggests he didn't make a great impression to earn more playing time. The 24-year-old has added three shots on net, nine hits, three blocked shots and four PIM this season while spending most of the year in the press box.
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Avalanche's John Ludvig: First point with new team
Ludvig produced an assist and three hits in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.
The helper was Ludvig's first point in three appearances with the Avalanche. The 24-year-old defenseman has battled with Oliver Kylington and Calvin de Haan for a spot in the lineup, but that battle will be a little easier while Devon Toews (lower body) is out. Ludvig has added five hits, two blocked shots and two shots on net. When Ludvig's in the lineup, he'll likely be confined to a bottom-four role, giving him little fantasy upside.
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Avalanche's John Ludvig: Claimed by Colorado
Colorado claimed Ludvig off waivers from Pittsburgh on Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Ludvig played 33 regular-season games with the Penguins in 2023-24, picking up three goals and a pair of assists. However, he spent most of his first NHL campaign in the press box as a healthy scratch. Ludvig was likely acquired to be a depth defenseman for the Avalanche in 2024-25.
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Penguins' John Ludvig: Lands on waiver wire
Ludvig was placed on waivers by the Penguins on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Ludvig featured in 33 NHL games for Pittsburgh last year and seemed to have a decent chance of making the Opening Night roster. Instead, the Czech blueliner will be headed for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, assuming he goes unclaimed. Still, even with the demotion, Ludvig should be atop the team's list of potential call-ups should the need arise.
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Penguins' John Ludvig: Good to go
Ludvig (wrist) will be ready for the beginning of training camp, the team announced Tuesday.
Ludvig accounted for three goals, five points, 47 PIM, 72 hits and 33 blocked shots in 33 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. He will compete for a depth spot on the blue line of the Penguins after undergoing wrist surgery in late April.
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Penguins' John Ludvig: Undergoes wrist surgery
Ludvig underwent wrist surgery April 24, the team announced Wednesday. He's expected to need four-to-six months to recover.
Ludvig had three goals, five points, 47 PIM, 72 hits and 33 blocks in 33 contests with Pittsburgh during the 2023-24 campaign. If he ends up requiring the longer end of that timetable, then Ludvig would miss the start of 2024-25. If healthy, Ludvig might open the season as part of the Penguins' third pairing.
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Penguins' John Ludvig: Finishes season in press box
Ludvig spent the final nine games of the season as a healthy scratch.
Ludvig was limited to a mere 33 games this year, notching three goals on 24 shots, two assists and 72 hits. Despite struggling to get into the lineup at the end of the campaign, Ludvig will likely be included on Pittsburgh's Opening Night roster in 2024-25.
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Penguins' John Ludvig: Set for healthy scratch
Ludvig (illness) will serve as a healthy scratch against the Maple Leafs on Monday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Ludvig has been dealing with an illness but seems to be struggling to break into the lineup even back to 100 percent. There are some questions regarding Ryan Shea's (not injury related) availability Monday, which could open the door for Ludvig to get back into the lineup.
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Penguins' John Ludvig: Out of action Saturday
Ludvig (illness) will miss his fourth straight game Saturday versus Tampa Bay, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.
Ludvig is considered day-to-day at this time. He has three goals, five points, 72 hits and 33 blocked shots this season. Ryan Shea will play in place of Ludvig on the third unit against the Lightning.
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Penguins' John Ludvig: Not playing Thursday
Ludvig (illness) will miss Thursday's tilt versus Washington, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
This will be Ludvig's third game on the shelf. The defenseman has three goals, two assists, 72 hits and 33 blocked shots in 2023-24, his first NHL season. Ryan Shea will once again play in Ludvig's place on the third unit against the Capitals.
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Penguins' John Ludvig: Not expected to play
Ludvig (illness) is not expected to be in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Devils, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Vensel reports the Penguins are projected to use the same lineup that they had Monday versus the Rangers, which would mean a second straight absence for Ludvig. The 23-year-old defenseman was a game-time call, so it seems likely he'll be ready to play by Thursday's tilt against the Capitals, though he's no lock to be in the lineup.
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Penguins' John Ludvig: Game-time call versus New Jersey
Ludvig (illness) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup with the Devils, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.
Considering coach Mike Sullivan firmly ruled out Tristan Jarry, who is also dealing with an illness, there seems to be a chance Ludvig is healthy enough to play Tuesday. In 33 games this season, the 23-year-old Ludvig has generated just three goals and two assists but has delivered 72 hits and 33 blocks. If Ludvig does play, it would likely mean a return to the press box for Ryan Shea or Jack St. Ivany.
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Penguins' John Ludvig: Out Monday
Ludvig (illness) will not play Monday against the Rangers.
Ludvig was a late scratch after exiting warmups prior to Monday's game. The 23-year-old has five points in 33 games this season. The Penguins will be back in action Tuesday against the Devils.
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Penguins' John Ludvig: Two points vs. Sharks
Ludvig tallied a goal and an assist in Thursday's 6-3 win over San Jose.
Ludvig scored the eventual game-winner 2:38 into the third period, beating Magnus Chrona from the point, before adding an assist on a Rickard Rakell deflection later in the frame. It's the first career multi-point contest for the rookie defenseman, who had just one goal and two points through 26 games coming into Thursday. While his performance Thursday was encouraging, Ludvig isn't typically expected to contribute much offensively in a bottom-pairing role.
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Penguins' John Ludvig: Available to return Tuesday
Ludvig (upper body) will be available to return Tuesday against Winnipeg.
Ludvig will be available if needed Tuesday after missing the previous 11 games due to an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old has seen an average of 11:34 of ice time per game and has only recorded one assist in 19 games to go along with 37 hits and 23 blocked shots this season. Having the youngster back in the fold will give Pittsburgh some more depth on the blue line.
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Penguins' John Ludvig: Returns from conditioning
Ludvig (upper body) was recalled from his conditioning assignment with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday, per CapFriendly.
Ludvig didn't play in the farm team's contest Saturday. The end of his conditioning assignment suggests he may be activated from long-term injured reserve ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Jets. Even when healthy, Ludvig shouldn't be expected to see more than a third-pairing role.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 213 lbs |
| Birthplace: Kamloops, BC |
| Age: 24 |
| Experience: 1 |
| Shoots: Left |