Practice? Kris Beech Doesn't Wanna Talk About Practice

Empty Netters has the scoop on the Pens' final roster cuts before the North American season opener on Saturday night against the Devils.

Jeff Taffe was placed on waivers by the Pens. Taffe logged a fair amount of time on the Pens' 4th line last season, but he is hardly irreplaceable.

Taffe about to turn the puck over, leading to a 2-on-0 breakaway ala Game 2 of EuroTrip.
Check out the douche wearing the "A" looking on in the background.

Janne Pesonen and goaltender John Curry were shipped back to WB/S of the AHL. Pesonen will be back sometime this season. Whether or not he will make an impact, well, that's up to him.

Paul Bissonnette has looked solid thus far for the Pens, playing on the fourth line opposite Eric Godard. But, hold the phone on pre-ordering your Biz jersey just yet, as Biz has changed his number from 67 to 16.

Beast

Lastly, from the Trib-Review, Kris Beech has been placed on unconditional waivers. The Trib reports that Beech hasn't reported to practice since being re-assigned to WB/S and he may be pursuing interests in Europe.

Beech's best option is Jokerit, based solely on the fact that their name implies they are a joke.

Michel Therrien also told the Trib that Petr Sykora is "doubtful" for Saturday's game against the Devils, as he is still nursing a sore groin that kept him out of action during the EuroTrip.