PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 05: Pittsburgh Penguins Winger Dominik Simon (12) looks on during the first period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Florida Panthers on January 5, 2020, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA.

Penguins' Simon out 6-7 months following shoulder surgery

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Pittsburgh Penguins forward Dominik Simon will be out six-to-seven months after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder on April 29, general manager Jim Rutherford announced Thursday.

Simon, 25, suffered the injury Feb. 29 during a game against the San Jose Sharks and missed the team's five contests before the season was suspended March 12.

The 5-foot-11 pivot has recorded seven goals and 22 points while logging 14:24 of average ice time through 64 games. He's set to become a restricted free agent at the end of the 2019-20 season.

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