Beau Bennett Quarantined by Penguins After Showing Symptoms for Mumps

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Beau Bennett has been quarantined after it was revealed he is showing symptoms of mumps. The team confirmed Tuesday that Bennett does in fact have the mumps. 

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Tests Reveal Bennett Has Mumps

Tuesday, Dec. 16

Stephen Whyno of The Canadian Press provided an update on Bennett's status:

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Bennett Quarantined Due to Mumps Symptoms

Monday, Dec. 15 

Wes Crosby of NHL.com initially reported the news of Bennett showing symptoms of Mumps, citing Pens general manager Jim Rutherford:

Rutherford commented on the situation, via Pittsburgh's official Twitter account:

Bennett, 23, was selected in the first round of the 2010 NHL draft by the Penguins and has slowly carved out a role. In seven games played this season, Bennett has one goal and two assists. He hasn't played since Nov. 24 due to a lower-body injury.

This news regarding Bennett showing symptoms for mumps might have a farther-reaching impact, however. He recently visited a children's hospital where several of the children are being tested, via Josh Yohe of the Tribune-Review:

The outbreak has been a troubling one for the league, with Bennett's teammate Sidney Crosby also diagnosed over the weekend, per Katie Strang of ESPN.com.

Not having both players on the ice will have a huge impact for Pittsburgh, particularly on the offensive end. The primary concern at this point, though, will obviously be on their overall health.

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