Pittsburgh Penguins call-up top goalie prospect Joel Blomqvist

This afternoon the Pittsburgh Penguins have made an exciting move calling up their top goaltending prospect Joel Blomqvist to the NHL roster. Joel Blomqvist joins the NHL roster after a stellar season in the AHL.

Today the Pittsburgh Penguins announced a pair of roster moves on X. The first was the call-up of goaltending prospect Joel Blomqvist to the NHL. In a corresponding move forward prospect Sam Poulin was sent back to the AHL.






This call-up is a move that we thought could be on the horizon when we discussed Joel Blomqvist incredible AHL success. In 40 AHL games he has a 2.15 goals against average and a 0.919 save percentage. Penguins fans will get a good look at the future if and when Joel Blomqvist gets into a game.

His first opportunity could come as soon as tonight as the Penguins are set to face the New Jersey Devils.