Ville Koivunen Faces Uphill Battle After Suffering Facial Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ville Koivunen is dealing with a day-to-day designation after taking a hit to the face, stealing away critical time during a fast-paced preseason camp. Prior to the injury, Koivunen's stock was already trending downward as he slid from practicing alongside surefire NHLers down to lines featuring fourth-liners and prospective AHL players. Missing games puts him at a major disadvantage as he attempts to secure a niche on the NHL roster before the opener.