Derrick Pouliot (shoulder) skated for AHL Wilkes-Barre on Monday but is not expected to lose his non-contact jersey for three weeks, Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Pouliot (shoulder) skated for AHL Wilkes-Barre on Monday but is not expected to lose his non-contact jersey for three weeks, Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

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As a result, it's seems as though the Pens' top defensive prospect won't be ready for game action until late October, at the earliest. Pouliot is loaded with offensive potential but it remains to be seen as to when he'll make his NHL debut. Chances are the organization will give him time in Wilkes-Barre before promoting him to the Pens.