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Penguins Close to Activating Three; Will Return Youth to WBS, Again

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. — The Pittsburgh Penguins lineup will be older Thursday when the team hosts the Utah Mammoth. While […]

By Dan Kingerski · Pittsburgh Hockey Now

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 5:17 PM

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Pittsburgh is preparing to activate three players from injury while demoting young prospects back to the AHL.
Prospects Rutger McGroarty and Avery Hayes skated before practice and are expected to return to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
Defenseman Sam Girard was a full-contact participant at practice and is nearing a return from a lower-body injury.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are preparing to activate multiple returning players ahead of Thursday's game against the Utah Mammoth, leading to roster changes. Young forwards Rutger McGroarty and Avery Hayes are expected to be sent back down to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins after skating prior to regular practice on Wednesday, according to Dan Kingerski.

Pittsburgh needs to clear roster spots as defenseman Sam Girard, forward Ben Kindel, and forward Egor Chinakhov near returns from injuries. Forward Justin Brazeau also took part as a full participant in practice, providing the Penguins with further lineup decisions as players recover.

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