{ "blocks": [ { "type": "video", "data": { "url": "https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/video-migration/uF2A8IMD.mp4", "streached": true, "controls": true, "caption": "Defenseman Jack St. Ivany discusses what he hopes to bring to the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup.", "image": { "url": "https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/video-migration/uF2A8IMD-poster.jpg" }, "cdn": { "service": "jwplayer", "playlistUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/uF2A8IMD.m3u8", "sources": [ { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/uF2A8IMD.m3u8", "type": "application/vnd.apple.mpegurl" }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/uF2A8IMD-PleLi0gz.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 182, "width": 320, "label": "180p", "bitrate": 366300, "filesize": 3754584, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/uF2A8IMD-TPyFHjSz.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 272, "width": 480, "label": "270p", "bitrate": 524765, "filesize": 5378843, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/uF2A8IMD-j3UGax3n.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 724, "width": 1280, "label": "720p", "bitrate": 1184614, "filesize": 12142296, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/uF2A8IMD-KwtrUhfG.m4a", "type": "audio/mp4", "label": "AAC Audio", "bitrate": 113935, "filesize": 1167835 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/uF2A8IMD-hoWDbBur.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 362, "width": 640, "label": "360p", "bitrate": 505358, "filesize": 5179922, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/uF2A8IMD-TcGp53GP.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 544, "width": 960, "label": "540p", "bitrate": 787423, "filesize": 8071090, "framerate": 30 } ] } } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "PITTSBURGH – When the Pittsburgh Penguins traded Chad Ruhwedel to the New York Rangers, a window of opportunity opened for a few key faces. Without Ruhwedel in the lineup, young Penguins blueliners like John Ludvig and Ryan Shea would likely see more playing time in the NHL." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "On top of Ludvig and Shea, Penguins’ general manager Kyle Dubas gave a lot of praise to Jack St. Ivany. The 24-year-old defenseman was given his first recall to the NHL and could be on the verge of making his NHL debut." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "“I wasn’t expecting it,” St. Ivany said. “A little bit of a whirlwind from yesterday to today. I’m just excited to be here.”" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "St. Ivany is one of very few right-shot defenders in the Penguins’ organization, giving him an edge in reaching the lineup, but nothing is set in stone. Ludvig and P.O. Joseph put together multi-point games against the San Jose Sharks, giving a valid argument they should stick for another game." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Penguins are set to face the Rangers in the first half of a back-to-back. Ludvig’s grit and physicality will likely keep him in, but it’s possible Joseph comes out for St. Ivany, who may bring a better defensive game." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Head coach Mike Sullivan also spoke highly of St. Ivany's contributions at the AHL level and noted that he may stand out in certain situations over other depth defensive options. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "“He’s been very good on the penalty kill. He’s a solid defending defenseman.” Sullivan said. “Depending on what our needs are, we can go to those guys.”" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "St. Ivany will be ready for the opportunity whenever he is called upon. The Penguins are still in the hunt for a playoff spot, and he’ll look to help out with that." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "“It’s really tight here,” St. Ivany said. “Five points out of a playoff spot. I’m going to do whatever I can to help the team win. Block a big shot, make a hit, anything. Anything to get a win.”" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "If St. Ivany makes his way to the lineup, it will be the Penguins’ fourth NHL debut of the 2023-24 season. 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