Harrison Brunicke insisted that it wasn’t his place to share the details.

Penguins coach Dan Muse was more direct, explaining he really wasn’t interested in doing so.

It doesn’t matter. Nobody should need Brunicke or Muse to inform them of the most logical decision here — which involves Brunicke champing at the bit for game action.

The next step should be sending Brunicke to the American Hockey League for a 14-day conditioning loan, something that’s now possible because he’s been a healthy scratch for five games.

Brunicke, 19, has struggled at times this season — his rate of 3.53 goals against per 60 minutes of 5-on-5 ice time is worst among Penguins who’ve played at least five games — but has also been tantalizingly good during others.

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