| Sept. 17, 2024 |
Ludvig (wrist) will be ready for the beginning of training camp, the team announced Tuesday. - Ludvig accounted for three goals, five points, 47 PIM, 72 hits and 33 blocked shots in 33 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. He will compete for a depth spot on the blue line of the Penguins after undergoing wrist surgery in late April. |
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| May 15, 2024 |
Ludvig underwent wrist surgery April 24, the team announced Wednesday. He's expected to need four-to-six months to recover. - Ludvig had three goals, five points, 47 PIM, 72 hits and 33 blocks in 33 contests with Pittsburgh during the 2023-24 campaign. If he ends up requiring the longer end of that timetable, then Ludvig would miss the start of 2024-25. If healthy, Ludvig might open the season as part of the Penguins' third pairing. |
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| April 18, 2024 |
Ludvig spent the final nine games of the season as a healthy scratch. - Ludvig was limited to a mere 33 games this year, notching three goals on 24 shots, two assists and 72 hits. Despite struggling to get into the lineup at the end of the campaign, the towering defenseman should continue to develop and should be a near-lock for the 23-man roster coming out of training camp in the fall. |
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| April 8, 2024 |
Ludvig (illness) will serve as a healthy scratch against the Maple Leafs on Monday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. - Ludvig has been dealing with an illness but seems to be struggling to break into the lineup even back to 100 percent. There are some questions regarding Ryan Shea's (not injury related) availability Monday, which could open the door for Ludvig to get back into the lineup. |
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| April 6, 2024 |
Ludvig (illness) will miss his fourth straight game Saturday versus Tampa Bay, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports. - Ludvig is considered day-to-day at this time. He has three goals, five points, 72 hits and 33 blocked shots this season. Ryan Shea will play in place of Ludvig on the third unit against the Lightning. |
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| April 4, 2024 |
Ludvig (illness) will miss Thursday's tilt versus Washington, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. - This will be Ludvig's third game on the shelf. The defenseman has three goals, two assists, 72 hits and 33 blocked shots in his first NHL season. Ryan Shea will once again play in Ludvig's place on the third unit. |
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| April 2, 2024 |
Ludvig (illness) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup with the Devils, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports. - Considering coach Mike Sullivan firmly ruled out Tristan Jarry, who is also dealing with an illness, there seems to be a chance Ludvig is healthy enough to play Tuesday. In 33 games this season, the 23-year-old Ludvig has generated just three goals and two assists but has delivered 72 hits and 33 blocks. If Ludvig does play, it would likely mean a return to the press box for Ryan Shea or Jack St. Ivany. |
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| April 1, 2024 |
Ludvig (illness) will not play Monday against the Rangers. - Ludvig was a late scratch after exiting warmups prior to Monday's game. The 23-year-old has five points in 33 games this season. The Penguins will be back in action Tuesday against the Devils. |
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| March 14, 2024 |
Ludvig tallied a goal and an assist in Thursday's 6-3 win over San Jose. - Ludvig scored the eventual game-winner 2:38 into the third period, beating Magnus Chrona from the point, before adding an assist on a Rickard Rakell deflection later in the frame. It's the first career multi-point contest for the rookie defenseman, who had just one goal and two points through 26 games coming into Thursday. While his performance Thursday was encouraging, Ludvig isn't typically expected to contribute much offensively in a bottom-pairing role. |
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| Feb. 6, 2024 |
Ludvig (upper body) will be available to return Tuesday against Winnipeg. - Ludvig will be available if needed Tuesday after missing the previous 11 games due to an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old has seen an average of 11:34 of ice time per game and has only recorded one assist in 19 games to go along with 37 hits and 23 blocked shots this season. Having the youngster back in the fold will give Pittsburgh some more depth on the blue line. |
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| Feb. 3, 2024 |
Ludvig (upper body) was recalled from his conditioning assignment with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday, per CapFriendly. - Ludvig didn't play in the farm team's contest Saturday. The end of his conditioning assignment suggests he may be activated from long-term injured reserve ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Jets. Even when healthy, Ludvig shouldn't be expected to see more than a third-pairing role. |
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| Jan. 28, 2024 |
Ludvig (upper body) was loaned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday for conditioning purposes. - Ludvig, who hasn't played since Dec. 31 against the Islanders, will get some playing time at the minor-league level and could be back with Pittsburgh after the All-Star break. The 23-year-old defender has one assist, 12 shots on goal, 23 blocked shots and 37 hits in 19 NHL outings this campaign. |
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| Jan. 26, 2024 |
Ludvig (upper body) is taking part in practice Friday in a regular jersey, Penguins' studio host Dan Potash reports. - Ludvig was injured Dec. 31 and is eligible to come off long-term injured reserve in time for Saturday's tilt versus Montreal. The defenseman has one assist, 37 hits and 23 blocked shots in 19 games. Should he not play Saturday, the Penguins don't play until Feb. 6 when they are home to Winnipeg. |
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| Jan. 24, 2024 |
Ludvig (upper body) has begun skating but still hasn't taken part in practice, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports Wednesday. - Ludvig is technically eligible to come off long-term injured reserve Saturday against Montreal but the fact that he isn't practicing yet doesn't bode well for his return versus the Habs. Before suffering his upper-body issue, the 23-year-old defenseman was stuck in a 14-game pointless streak and is unlikely to generate much in the way of offensive production even once cleared to play. |
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| Jan. 3, 2024 |
Ludvig (undisclosed) was designated for injured reserve Wednesday. - Ludvig was originally deemed as "banged up" by coach Mike Sullivan but it appears the blueliner is dealing with something more severe. Since returning from a concussion, Ludvig has been a mainstay in the Penguins' lineup, appearing in 18 straight games in which he recorded one assist, 35 hits and 23 blocks. In his stead, Pierre-Olivier Joseph should get an extended look while Ryan Shea will likely serve as the seventh defenseman. |
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| Jan. 2, 2024 |
Ludvig is banged up and not available for Tuesday's game versus the Capitals, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports. - Ludvig was initially expected to maintain his place in the lineup over Pierre-Olivier Joseph for Tuesday's contest. Instead, Ludvig will sit to deal with the undisclosed injury. Head coach Mike Sullivan is expected to comment on Ludvig's status after the game -- if not, an update should be available prior to Thursday's tilt with the Bruins. |
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| Nov. 22, 2023 |
Ludvig (concussion) has been activated off IR ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Rangers. - Ludvig figures to slot into the third pairing alongside Ryan Shea with Chad Ruhwedel (lower body) sidelined. Ludvig's hold on a spot in the lineup should be considered tenuous at best considering both Ty Smith and the recently signed Dmitri Samorukov are waiting for a chance. |
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| Nov. 21, 2023 |
Ludvig (concussion) has been recalled from his conditioning assignment with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and will be on the ice for Tuesday's practice session, Dave Molinari of Pittsburgh Hockey Now reports. - Ludvig played in two games with the Baby Pens in which he recorded two PIM. Back up with the big club, the 23-year-old blueliner may be hard-pressed to break into the lineup ahead of Ryan Shea, though injuries to Chad Ruhwedel (lower body) and Pierre-Olivier Joseph (lower body) could create an opening. |
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| Nov. 16, 2023 |
Ludvig (concussion) was sent to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday for a conditioning assignment. - Ludvig, who is on the long-term injured reserve list, hasn't played since Oct. 24, which was his NHL debut, because of the injury. Once he's fully recovered, Ludvig might stay in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for an extended stint, though it's also possible he'll serve as Pittsburgh's sixth or seventh defenseman. He had three goals, 17 points and 72 PIM in 54 outings with AHL Charlotte last campaign. |
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| Nov. 13, 2023 |
Ludvig (concussion) was on the ice for Monday's practice in a non-contact jersey. Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "He's doing really well, he feels really good. He's had a number of skates on his own, this was the first team practice he joined us for. Right now, we're certainly really encouraged with the progress that he's made." per Pens Inside Scoop. - Ludvig is taking the next step in his recovery process by joining the team on the ice, though he hasn't been cleared for contact yet. Additionally, Ludvig won't be eligible to come off long-term injured reserve until Nov. 19 against Vegas. Even once given the all-clear, the young defenseman could struggle for minutes given the crowded blue line. |
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| Nov. 9, 2023 |
The Penguins have placed Ludvig (concussion) on injured reserve Thursday, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports. - Ludvig suffered the concussion versus Dallas on Oct. 24. It was his first career NHL game. Consider Ludvig out week-to-week, although he has resumed skating. |
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| Nov. 6, 2023 |
Ludvig (concussion) has begun skating in Pittsburgh. - Ludvig has missed the last four games after suffering a concussion against Dallas on Oct. 24. Head coach Mike Sullivan said the team will "see what happens after the road trip," meaning the earliest Ludvig should be expected to return is Nov. 11 against Buffalo. |
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| Oct. 25, 2023 |
Ludvig has been diagnosed with a concussion and is out indefinitely, Penguins coach Mike Sullivan told Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com on Wednesday. - Ludvig sustained the injury while trying to deliver an open-ice hit in the second period of Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Dallas. He was making his NHL debut after Pittsburgh claimed him off waivers from Florida on Monday. With Ludvig not expected to play Thursday versus Colorado, Chad Ruhwedel will probably draw back into the lineup. |
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| Oct. 24, 2023 |
Ludvig (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Stars. - Making his NHL debut, Ludvig hurt himself trying to make an open-ice hit in the second period. The Penguins have not provided further details on Ludvig's injury. If he misses time, Chad Ruhwedel will likely rejoin the lineup. |
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| Oct. 9, 2023 |
Ludvig was picked up off the waiver wire by the Penguins on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. - Ludvig has yet to appear in an NHL game after being selected by the Panthers in the third round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. The addition of the 23-year-old blueliner would seem to spell the end of Liobr Hajek's time in Pittsburgh on a professional tryout and will likely keep Mark Friedman in the minors, assuming he clears waivers. For his part, Ludvig figures to enter Opening Night against the Blackhawks as the Pens' seventh defenseman and is unlikely to suit up. |
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| Oct. 8, 2023 |
Per Chris Johnston of TSN, Ludvig was placed on waivers Sunday. - Ludvig accounted for three goals, 17 points and 72 PIM in 54 games with AHL Charlotte last season. If he goes unclaimed, he will report back to the Checkers. The 23-year-old blueliner doesn't have any NHL experience yet. |
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| July 17, 2023 |
Ludwig signed a two-year, two-way contract with Florida on Monday. - Ludwig generated three goals, 17 points and 72 PIM in 54 games with AHL Charlotte last season. The 22-year-old blueliner will probably start the 2023-24 campaign in the minors. |
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| Nov. 12, 2021 |
Ludvig (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve and reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Friday, per CBS Sports. - Ludvig began the season on injured reserve and hasn't appeared in a game at the NHL or AHL level yet. He should spend most of the year in the minors. |
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