"Penguins coach Dan Bylsma made it clear Friday that Sergei Gonchar's replacement on the top power play unit is still up for grabs. Bylsma said Alex Goligoski and Kris Letang and newcomer Paul Martin were all under consideration and will receive the opportunity to quarterback the top power unit at some point this preseason. Martin doesn't possess a booming shot from the point but did register 70 career power-play points in 400 games with New Jersey. Goligoski (25 career power-play points) and Letang (27 career power-play points) also will be in the mix, with no one emerging as a clear favorite yet.

? Speaking of the power play, Bylsma acknowledged that he and assistant Todd Reirden are sharing the responsibilities of coaching the unit this year.

? Penguins captain Sidney Crosby returned to practice Friday at Consol Energy Center after missing the third period against Detroit and Thursday's practice with a sore hip. He skated without any sign of discomfort."