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Penguins' Kuzmenko Takes Leave of Absence After Father's Death

Pittsburgh forward Andrei Kuzmenko is stepping away from the team following the death of his father, who was killed by a bear while fishing in Russia.

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Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko is taking a leave of absence from the team after his father, Alexander, was killed by a bear while fishing in Russia on Tuesday, according to ESPN.

The Penguins organization confirmed that Kuzmenko would step away from team activities to be with his family during this time. Details surrounding the circumstances of the attack have not been fully disclosed, and the club has not said how long Kuzmenko is expected to be away from the team.

Kuzmenko, a Russian-born forward, has been part of the Penguins' roster as the team prepares for the upcoming NHL season. His absence is expected to affect the team's planning in the near term, though Pittsburgh has not indicated any change to its broader roster strategy as a result.

The Penguins said they would offer Kuzmenko their full support during this period and asked for privacy for the player and his family as they grieve. No further public statements from Kuzmenko himself had been issued as of Thursday.

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