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Penguins Cut Veteran Forward Before Home Opener

The Pittsburgh Penguins are back in action on Saturday evening against the Montreal Canadiens, who make their first trip of the season to PPG Paints Arena in downtown Pittsburgh.It marks the return of hockey for the Penguins in front of…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 11:13 PM
Penguins Cut Veteran Forward Before Home Opener
Key Things to Know
  • The Pittsburgh Penguins placed forward David Gustafsson on waivers ahead of their home opener.
  • Gustafsson was designated non-roster to make room for forward Ben Kindel.
  • Kindel was activated from injured reserve after recovering from a lower-body injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Pittsburgh Penguins placed forward David Gustafsson on waivers ahead of their home opener against the Montreal Canadiens. The roster move was made to clear space to activate forward Ben Kindel from injured reserve.

Gustafsson joined the Penguins in June 2026 via a trade from the Winnipeg Jets and signed a one-year, two-way deal. Kindel returns to the lineup after missing the season opener against the Philadelphia Flyers due to a lower-body injury.

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