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Penguins reassign 23-year-old forward to the AHL amid lineup adjustments
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The Penguins continue to make roster moves amid lineup adjustments, and 23-year-old forward Tristan Broz has been reassigned today to the AHL.
The Pittsburgh Penguins made quite a few roster moves over a 24-hour span, adjusting their lineup between the NHL and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL.
On Tuesday, the Penguins recalled forward Tristan Broz and defenseman Ryan Graves from their AHL affiliate. Pittsburgh also reassigned forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at that time.
Harvey-Pinard did not appear in a game for Pittsburgh during his time with the club. He has seven goals and 13 points in 32 AHL games so far this season.
Broz's recall marked another opportunity after he appeared in his first NHL game back on Nov. 26 against the Buffalo Sabres, when he logged 11:30 of ice time and recorded two shots, with no points.
What Tristan Broz has been accomplishing in the AHL this season
The 22-year-old has been productive in the AHL this season, posting 11 goals, 13 assists, and 24 points with a plus-7 rating in 33 games so far.
Graves returned to the NHL roster as Pittsburgh continued to shuffle its defensive group ahead of upcoming games under head coach Dan Muse, mostly due to the injury that Erik Karlsson suffered.
Tristan Broz's time in the NHL barely lasted 24 hours
Less than a day later, the Penguins adjusted again. On Wednesday morning, Broz was reassigned back to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, ending his brief stint in the NHL.
The series of moves reflects roster management as Pittsburgh's GM Kyle Dubas balances performance, health, and depth across both levels of play.
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JANVIER 14 | 52 ANSWERS Penguins reassign 23-year-old forward to the AHL amid lineup adjustments Will Tristan Broz get called back to the NHL this season? | ||
| Yes | 36 | 69.2 % |
| No | 16 | 30.8 % |
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