PHILADELPHIA — Barely an hour after their 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday, the Penguins assigned forwards Andrew Agozzino, Joseph Blandisi, Sam Lafferty and defenseman Kevin Czuczman to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League.
The transactions come as the Penguins embark on a nine-day break in the schedule as a result of the NHL’s All-Star Game event and their own bye.
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins will play two games over that span.
Agozzino has appeared in nine NHL games this season and has one assist.
Recalled to the NHL roster seven times this season, Blandisi has played in 16 NHL games and has five points (two goals, three assists).
Lafferty, a native of Hollidaysburg, has appeared in 36 NHL games this season and has 10 points (four goals, six assists).
Czuczman has yet to play in an NHL game this season. In 21 AHL games, he has eight points (one goal, seven assists).
The NHL Penguins return to action on Jan. 31 when they host the Flyers at PPG Paints Arena.
