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Penguins Cut 9 Players From NHL Roster

The Pittsburgh Penguins are a week away from beginning their 2026-27 NHL season. Their first regular season game is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30 — and it’s a fun in-state showdown for the Penguins, who will travel to Philadelphia to…

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 6:03 PM
Penguins Cut 9 Players From NHL Roster
Key Things to Know
  • The Pittsburgh Penguins removed nine players from contention for the Opening Night roster.
  • Six defensemen were assigned directly to AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
  • Goaltender Taylor Gauthier was placed on waivers to be assigned to the AHL.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Pittsburgh Penguins have trimmed nine players from their training camp roster ahead of their 2026-27 season opener on September 30 against the Philadelphia Flyers. Six defensemen—David Breazeale, Tyler Duke, Brent Johnson, Ryan Mast, Maleek McGowan, and Broten Sabo—were assigned directly to the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Goaltender Taylor Gauthier was placed on waivers with the intention of assigning him to the AHL. Additionally, forward Carter Sanderson was sent to the WHL's Calgary Hitmen, and defenseman Tomas Galvas was loaned to Bili Tygri Liberec in Czechia.

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