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Ponomaryov, Vasili #11 (C)  - Pittsburgh Penguins - 2024/2025 Regular Season
Height: 5'10''
Weight: 180 lbs.
Shoots: L
Born on: March 13, 2002
Age: 22
Birthplace: Moscow, None
Salary: $0.000M
Cap Hit: $0.000M
NHL.com: Go
Draft Round: 2
Draft Pick: 53
Draft Year: 2020
Rookie Year: 2020
Draft Team: CAR

Statistics - 2024/2025 Regular Season

Split GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
Actual 3 24 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 1 0.0 0.00
Projected 9 73 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 12 3 3 0.0 0.00

Date News Advice
Nov. 23, 2024 Ponomarev was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday. - Ponomarev has no points, four shots, one hit and one block in three appearances with Pittsburgh in 2024-25. He also has an assist in five outings with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Pittsburgh activated Kevin Hayes (upper body) from injured reserve in a corresponding move. None
Nov. 14, 2024 Ponomarev was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday. - Ponomarev was sent to the minors at the end of October after being taken off the injured non-roster list, but he'll rejoin the Penguins to provide additional depth as the team deals with multiple injuries. He made two NHL appearances for Carolina last year and tallied a goal and an assist while averaging 9:41 of ice time. None
Oct. 31, 2024 Ponomarev (upper body) was taken off the injured non-roster list and reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday. - Ponomarev was a long shot to make Pittsburgh's Opening Night roster but a preseason injury all but guaranteed he would start the year in the minors. Still, the 22-year-old Russian has shown some offensive upside in the AHL and should be on the shortlist of potential call-ups throughout 2024-25. None
Oct. 7, 2024 Ponomarev (upper body) was placed on season-opening injured reserve Monday. - Ponomarev will almsot certainly be reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton once he is cleared to return to action. The 22-year-old Russian played in two NHL games last year for the Hurricanes, tallying one goal and one assist while averaging 9:41 of ice time. While he could earn a call-up from time to time, Ponomarev should see the bulk of his time in the minors this year. None
Oct. 3, 2024 Ponomarev (upper body) is expected to miss Friday's preseason game against Columbus, the team announced Thursday. - Friday's clash is Pittsburgh's final scheduled exhibition contest before the start of the regular season. When Ponomarev is healthy, he will probably be sent to the minors. He had nine goals and 30 points across 45 regular-season contests between AHL Tucson, Chicago and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2023-24. None
Oct. 2, 2024 Ponomarev is regarded as day-to-day due to his upper-body injury, per Rob Rossi of The Athletic on Wednesday. - Ponomarev had nine goals and 30 points in 45 regular-season AHL appearances between Tucson, Chicago and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2023-24. He also appeared in two regular-season games with Carolina, contributing a goal and an assist. Ponomarev has been in the mix to make Pittsburgh's Opening Night roster, though this injury might complicate that. None
Oct. 1, 2024 Ponomarev is being evaluated for an upper-body injury suffered in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Red Wings. - Ponomarev has had a strong preseason, but this injury could hinder his chances of making the Opening Night roster. The 22-year-old exited the game in the second period after a hard collision with the boards. He is day-to-day ahead of Thursday's preseason game in Columbus. None
March 7, 2024 Ponomarev, Michael Bunting, Ville Koivunen, Cruz Lucius, a conditional 2024 first-round pick and a conditional 2024 fifth-round pick were traded to the Penguins from the Hurricanes on Thursday in exchange for Jake Guentzel and Ty Smith, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports. - Ponomarev is likely the most NHL ready of the three prospects heading to the Penguins. He has two points in two games with the Hurricanes this season, and he's added 29 points over 41 contests between AHL Tucson and AHL Chicago. Ponomarev is more of a defense-first center with some sneaky playmaking -- he's unlikely to see anything more than third-line duties as long as Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Lars Eller are all on the Penguins' roster. None
Jan. 7, 2024 Ponomarev was loaned to AHL Chicago on Sunday. - Ponomarev notched one goal and one assist during his NHL debut Friday in a 6-2 win over Washington. He was held off the scoresheet in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to St. Louis. Ponomarev has racked up six goals and 20 points in 22 AHL contests this campaign. None
Jan. 6, 2024 Ponomarev produced a goal and an assist in Friday's 6-2 win over the Capitals. - Called up from AHL Chicago earlier in the day to cover for the absences of Martin Necas (upper body), Jesper Fast (upper body) and Stefan Noesen (illness), Ponomarev made an instant impact in his NHL debut. The 2020 second-round pick helped set up Seth Jarvis for a tally early in the third period that tied the game at 2-2, and Ponomarev then potted Carolina's final goal of the night on a nifty one-timer from his knee. The 21-year-old was having a big season in the AHL with six goals and 20 points in 20 games for Chicago after missing the beginning of the season due to a knee injury, and he certainly looks healthy now. There likely isn't room for Ponomarev to stick around when the Hurricanes' forward ranks are at full strength, but he appears to be ready to take the next step in his career. None
Jan. 5, 2024 Ponomarev was summoned from AHL Chicago on Friday. - Ponomarev has six goals and 20 points in 22 AHL contests between Tucson and Chicago this season. The 21-year-old might make his NHL debut Friday versus Washington if Stefan Noesen (illness) or Martin Necas (undisclosed) is unable to play. None
Nov. 2, 2023 Ponomarev (knee) was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Thursday, according to Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal. - Ponomarev was injured early in training camp and has been on injured reserve ever since. Ponomarev has yet to see any NHL action as the 21-year-old had 24 goals and 46 points in 64 games with AHL Chicago last season. He is expected to get in playing time with Tucson and could be recalled if the Hurricanes run into injury problems. None
Nov. 1, 2023 Ponomarev (knee) is close to playing, coach Rod Brind'Amour told Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site on Wednesday. - Ponomarev sustained his knee injury in September and began the campaign on the non-roster/injured reserve list as a result. He had 24 goals and 46 points in 64 AHL contests with Chicago last year. None
Oct. 13, 2023 Ponomarev (knee) is "still a ways away" from returning according to coach Rob Brind'Amour, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports Friday. - Ponomarev likely was a long shot to make the Opening Night roster to begin with but after racking up 46 points in 64 minor-league contests last season, would at least have been in the mix to be called up at some point during the campaign. Given his long-term injury concerns, Ponomarev will almost certainly be reassigned to AHL Chicago once cleared to play in order to get his legs back under him before potentially making his NHL debut. None
Sept. 23, 2023 Ponomarev will miss some time with a knee injury, Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour told Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal on Saturday. - Brind'Amour doesn't believe Ponomarev's knee injury is serious. The 21-year-old forward had 24 goals and 46 points in 64 games with AHL Chicago in 2022-23. None
April 24, 2023 Ponomarev was recalled from AHL Chicago on Monday, per CapFriendly. - Ponomarev has yet to make his NHL debut, but he tallied 24 goals and 46 points in 64 AHL contests this season. He's likely serving as extra depth on the NHL roster. None
April 2, 2022 Ponomarev was assigned to AHL Chicago on Saturday, per CapFriendly. - Ponomarev played in his native Russia throughout the season. A part of the KHL's Spartak Moscow, the forward logged two points in 14 KHL games and 13 points in 21 games with second-division Khimik Voskresensk. The 20-year-old will head to North America, though he figures to need at least some time with the Wolves before getting a look at the NHL level. None

No Injuries found

No suspensions found
Date Opponent State Season
Dec 6 2024 19:30 EST at NYR Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Dec 7 2024 19:00 EST TOR Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Dec 10 2024 19:00 EST COL Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Dec 12 2024 19:00 EST at MTL Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Dec 14 2024 19:00 EST at OTT Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Dec 17 2024 19:00 EST LAK Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Dec 19 2024 20:00 EST at NSH Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Dec 21 2024 19:00 EST at NJD Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Dec 23 2024 19:00 EST PHI Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Dec 28 2024 19:30 EST at NYI Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Dec 29 2024 17:30 EST NYI Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Dec 31 2024 20:00 EST at DET Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Jan 3 2025 19:00 EST at FLA Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Jan 5 2025 18:00 EST at CAR Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Jan 7 2025 19:00 EST CBJ Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Jan 9 2025 19:00 EST EDM Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Jan 11 2025 16:00 EST OTT Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Jan 12 2025 17:00 EST TBL Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Jan 14 2025 19:00 EST SEA Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Jan 17 2025 19:00 EST at BUF Pre-game 2024/2025 Regular Season
Date Opponent Result State G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG Shots Hits Blks SPCT TOI
Nov 22 2024 19:00 EST WPG L 1-4 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.0 10:20
Nov 19 2024 19:00 EST TBL L 2-3 F/OT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 08:35
Nov 16 2024 19:00 EST SJS W 4-3 F/OT 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0.0 08:39

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Date Key Old Value New Value
2024-11-23 analysis Ponomarev has no points, four shots, one hit and one block in three appearances with Pittsburgh in 2024-25. He also has an assist in five outings with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Pittsburgh activated Kevin Hayes (upper body) from injured reserve in a corresponding move.
2024-11-23 update Ponomarev was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.
2024-11-16 injury_note
2024-11-16 analysis Ponomarev was sent to the minors at the end of October after being taken off the injured non-roster list, but he'll rejoin the Penguins to provide additional depth as the team deals with multiple injuries. He made two NHL appearances for Carolina last year and tallied a goal and an assist while averaging 9:41 of ice time.
2024-11-16 update Ponomarev was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.
2024-11-16 Injury Status
2024-11-16 Injury Text
2024-11-15 Pickable Yes No
2024-11-14 analysis Ponomarev was sent to the minors at the end of October after being taken off the injured non-roster list, but he'll rejoin the Penguins to provide additional depth as the team deals with multiple injuries. He made two NHL appearances for Carolina last year and tallied a goal and an assist while averaging 9:41 of ice time.
2024-11-14 update Ponomarev was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.
2024-10-31 analysis Ponomarev was a long shot to make Pittsburgh's Opening Night roster but a preseason injury all but guaranteed he would start the year in the minors. Still, the 22-year-old Russian has shown some offensive upside in the AHL and should be on the shortlist of potential call-ups throughout 2024-25.
2024-10-31 update Ponomarev (upper body) was taken off the injured non-roster list and reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.
2024-10-07 injury_note Ponomarev (upper body) is expected to miss Friday's preseason game against Columbus, the team announced Thursday. Ponomarev (upper body) was placed on season-opening injured reserve Monday.
2024-10-07 analysis Ponomarev will almsot certainly be reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton once he is cleared to return to action. The 22-year-old Russian played in two NHL games last year for the Hurricanes, tallying one goal and one assist while averaging 9:41 of ice time. While he could earn a call-up from time to time, Ponomarev should see the bulk of his time in the minors this year.
2024-10-07 Date Injured 2024-10-03 2024-10-07
2024-10-07 update Ponomarev (upper body) was placed on season-opening injured reserve Monday.
2024-10-07 ir No Yes
2024-10-07 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY IR-NR
2024-10-05 Injury Status OUT DAY-TO-DAY
2024-10-03 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.000M
2024-10-03 Salary $0.000M $0.000M
2024-10-03 injury_note Ponomarev (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday against Columbus. Ponomarev (upper body) is expected to miss Friday's preseason game against Columbus, the team announced Thursday.
2024-10-03 analysis Ponomarev is considered day-to-day due to an upper-body injury, and he'll be unable to suit up in the penultimate game of the regular season. He's had a strong preseason, but his injury could hinder his case for a spot on the Opening Night roster. His final chance to play during the preseason will be in a rematch against the Blue Jackets on Friday. Friday's clash is Pittsburgh's final scheduled exhibition contest before the start of the regular season. When Ponomarev is healthy, he will probably be sent to the minors. He had nine goals and 30 points across 45 regular-season contests between AHL Tucson, Chicago and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2023-24.
2024-10-03 Date Injured 2024-10-02 2024-10-03
2024-10-03 update Ponomarev (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday against Columbus. Ponomarev (upper body) is expected to miss Friday's preseason game against Columbus, the team announced Thursday.
2024-10-03 injury_note Ponomarev is regarded as day-to-day due to his upper-body injury, per Rob Rossi of The Athletic on Wednesday. Ponomarev (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday against Columbus.
2024-10-03 analysis Ponomarev had nine goals and 30 points in 45 regular-season AHL appearances between Tucson, Chicago and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2023-24. He also appeared in two regular-season games with Carolina, contributing a goal and an assist. Ponomarev has been in the mix to make Pittsburgh's Opening Night roster, though this injury might complicate that. Ponomarev is considered day-to-day due to an upper-body injury, and he'll be unable to suit up in the penultimate game of the regular season. He's had a strong preseason, but his injury could hinder his case for a spot on the Opening Night roster. His final chance to play during the preseason will be in a rematch against the Blue Jackets on Friday.
2024-10-03 update Ponomarev is regarded as day-to-day due to his upper-body injury, per Rob Rossi of The Athletic on Wednesday. Ponomarev (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday against Columbus.
2024-10-03 injury_note Ponomarev (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday against Columbus. Ponomarev is regarded as day-to-day due to his upper-body injury, per Rob Rossi of The Athletic on Wednesday.
2024-10-03 analysis Ponomarev is considered day-to-day due to an upper-body injury, and he'll be unable to suit up in the penultimate game of the regular season. He's had a strong preseason, but his injury could hinder his case for a spot on the Opening Night roster. His final chance to play during the preseason will be in a rematch against the Blue Jackets on Friday. Ponomarev had nine goals and 30 points in 45 regular-season AHL appearances between Tucson, Chicago and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2023-24. He also appeared in two regular-season games with Carolina, contributing a goal and an assist. Ponomarev has been in the mix to make Pittsburgh's Opening Night roster, though this injury might complicate that.
2024-10-03 update Ponomarev (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday against Columbus. Ponomarev is regarded as day-to-day due to his upper-body injury, per Rob Rossi of The Athletic on Wednesday.
2024-10-03 injury_note Ponomarev is regarded as day-to-day due to his upper-body injury, per Rob Rossi of The Athletic on Wednesday. Ponomarev (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday against Columbus.
2024-10-03 analysis Ponomarev had nine goals and 30 points in 45 regular-season AHL appearances between Tucson, Chicago and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2023-24. He also appeared in two regular-season games with Carolina, contributing a goal and an assist. Ponomarev has been in the mix to make Pittsburgh's Opening Night roster, though this injury might complicate that. Ponomarev is considered day-to-day due to an upper-body injury, and he'll be unable to suit up in the penultimate game of the regular season. He's had a strong preseason, but his injury could hinder his case for a spot on the Opening Night roster. His final chance to play during the preseason will be in a rematch against the Blue Jackets on Friday.
2024-10-03 update Ponomarev is regarded as day-to-day due to his upper-body injury, per Rob Rossi of The Athletic on Wednesday. Ponomarev (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday against Columbus.
2024-10-03 injury_note Ponomarev (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday against Columbus. Ponomarev is regarded as day-to-day due to his upper-body injury, per Rob Rossi of The Athletic on Wednesday.
2024-10-03 analysis Ponomarev is considered day-to-day due to an upper-body injury, and he'll be unable to suit up in the penultimate game of the regular season. He's had a strong preseason, but his injury could hinder his case for a spot on the Opening Night roster. His final chance to play during the preseason will be in a rematch against the Blue Jackets on Friday. Ponomarev had nine goals and 30 points in 45 regular-season AHL appearances between Tucson, Chicago and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2023-24. He also appeared in two regular-season games with Carolina, contributing a goal and an assist. Ponomarev has been in the mix to make Pittsburgh's Opening Night roster, though this injury might complicate that.
2024-10-03 update Ponomarev (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday against Columbus. Ponomarev is regarded as day-to-day due to his upper-body injury, per Rob Rossi of The Athletic on Wednesday.
2024-10-02 injury_note Ponomarev is regarded as day-to-day due to his upper-body injury, per Rob Rossi of The Athletic on Wednesday. Ponomarev (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday against Columbus.
2024-10-02 analysis Ponomarev had nine goals and 30 points in 45 regular-season AHL appearances between Tucson, Chicago and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2023-24. He also appeared in two regular-season games with Carolina, contributing a goal and an assist. Ponomarev has been in the mix to make Pittsburgh's Opening Night roster, though this injury might complicate that. Ponomarev is considered day-to-day due to an upper-body injury, and he'll be unable to suit up in the penultimate game of the regular season. He's had a strong preseason, but his injury could hinder his case for a spot on the Opening Night roster. His final chance to play during the preseason will be in a rematch against the Blue Jackets on Friday.
2024-10-02 update Ponomarev is regarded as day-to-day due to his upper-body injury, per Rob Rossi of The Athletic on Wednesday. Ponomarev (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday against Columbus.
2024-10-02 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY OUT
2024-10-02 injury_note Ponomarev is being evaluated for an upper-body injury suffered in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Red Wings. Ponomarev is regarded as day-to-day due to his upper-body injury, per Rob Rossi of The Athletic on Wednesday.
2024-10-02 analysis Ponomarev has had a strong preseason, but this injury could hinder his chances of making the Opening Night roster. The 22-year-old exited the game in the second period after a hard collision with the boards. He is day-to-day ahead of Thursday's preseason game in Columbus. Ponomarev had nine goals and 30 points in 45 regular-season AHL appearances between Tucson, Chicago and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2023-24. He also appeared in two regular-season games with Carolina, contributing a goal and an assist. Ponomarev has been in the mix to make Pittsburgh's Opening Night roster, though this injury might complicate that.
2024-10-02 Date Injured 2024-10-01 2024-10-02
2024-10-02 update Ponomarev is being evaluated for an upper-body injury suffered in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Red Wings. Ponomarev is regarded as day-to-day due to his upper-body injury, per Rob Rossi of The Athletic on Wednesday.
2024-10-01 injury_note Ponomarev is being evaluated for an upper-body injury suffered in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Red Wings.
2024-10-01 analysis Ponomarev has had a strong preseason, but this injury could hinder his chances of making the Opening Night roster. The 22-year-old exited the game in the second period after a hard collision with the boards. He is day-to-day ahead of Thursday's preseason game in Columbus.
2024-10-01 Date Injured 2024-10-01
2024-10-01 update Ponomarev is being evaluated for an upper-body injury suffered in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Red Wings.
2024-10-01 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY
2024-10-01 Injury Text Upper Body
2024-10-01 Injured No Yes
2024-09-17 Jersey Number 92 11
2024-08-08 prospect No Yes
2024-07-30 Pickable No Yes
2024-07-21 Active in League No Yes
2024-07-21 Franchise 2024 2024 Pittsburgh Penguins