Tangradi Sent Down: Eric Tangradi has been sent down to AHL affiliates Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, the Penguins Official Website reports. (Updated 04/23/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/27/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Following the Penguins' first-round playoff exit against the Flyers, Eric Tangradi has been sent down to play in the remainder of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton playoff series against the Hershey Bears. Tangradi recorded two points in 24 games for the Penguins this past season. (Updated 04/23/2012).
01/19/2012 21:40 Penguins drop Rangers at MSG
Richard Park scored the go-ahead goal 2:23 into the third period, Evgeni Malkin padded the lead with two, and Marc-Andre Fleury made 25 saves to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday.
Tangradi is a big power forward that the Penguins need in the lineup, but his inability to put things together has frustrated the organization and fantasy owners alike. He's never been given an extended look in the NHL because he's simply never earned such a chance. Last year, Tangradi suffered a concussion on a sucker punch by the Islanders' Trevor Gillies and never found his game. He participated in his fourth prospect camp over the summer and realizes that 2011-12 represents a make-or-break season. Tangradi, who is still only 21, registered 18 goals and 33 points in 42 games for Wilkes-Barre and three points (1 G, 2 A) in 15 contests with Pittsburgh. A season between 25 and 35 points is within reach for the 6-foot-4 winger, provided things break his way. (Updated 10/4/11)
