Penguins Recall Taffe, Assign Brent To WBS

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Jeff Taffe from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and have assigned center Tim Brent to their AHL affiliate, it was announced Thursday by Executive Vice President/General Manager Ray Shero.

Taffe signed with the Penguins as a free agent on July 13, 2007. He participated in training camp with the club before being assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sept. 22.


Brent was acquired in a trade from Anaheim on June 23, 2007. He played his first NHL season with Anaheim in 2006-07 scoring one goal in 15 games played.

The Penguins have 16 forwards, nine defensemen, and two goaltenders for a total of 27 players currently in training camp.