Penguins Recall Forward Drew O'Connor from the Taxi Squad

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Drew O'Connor from the taxi squad, it was announced today by general manager Ron Hextall.

Forwards Jordy Bellerive and Josh Currie have been re-assigned to the taxi squad from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
Kasperi Kapanen has been placed on injured reserve, retroactive to March 24.
O'Connor, 22, has skated in nine games for the Penguins this season, registering an assist in his NHL debut on January 26 at Boston. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound O'Connor has picked up three goals, two assists and five points in six games with WBS this season.
The Penguins take on the New York Islanders tonight at 7:00 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena.

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