![]() October 2016 – Rust, who spent time on Evgeni Malkin's right side during the Penguins' Stanley Cup drive, is out of action and in danger of losing a spot on Pittsburgh's roster, possibly to Scott Wilson. October 2016 – Returned to the lineup from a broken finger, Rust is playing RW with Evgeni Malkin and Chris Kunitz, although he went pointless and was minus-3 in his first two games. The speedy Rust has invaluable Stanley Cup experience and a ring, but it's hard for fantasy owners to project his career path with all the other fast, talented, young forwards in the organization. Off Evgeni Malkin's line, Rust found himself with Nick Bonino, although Carl Hagelin and Scott Wilson took turns as their other linemate as coach Mike Sullivan experimented. November 2016 – It took him seven games but Rust potted his first goal (and point) of the NHL season in a 5-1 win in Anaheim. ![]() The good news is that he has a good chance of getting Crosby or Malkin as his center. Although the swift-skating Rust has some skill, his output is dependant on line placement and competition from other forwards. That has bumped up Rust's production, leaving him with 25 points in 49 games. ![]() Rust has been playing regularly with Crosby since replacing Patric Hornqvist recently. Mark Allanįebruary 2017 – Injuries to fellow forwards Evgeni Malkin (LBI, day to day), Conor Sheary (UBI, early to mid-March) and Carl Hagelin (concussion, day to day) resulted in Chris Kunitz replacing Sheary on Sidney Crosby's left side. ![]() March 2017 – Rust returned after missing 20 games with an upper-body injury. Drafted: 2010 by the Pittsburgh Penguins, 80th overall ![]()
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