The Pittsburgh Penguins have made a move, seemingly, to clear up a spot on their active NHL roster.
On Monday, forward Emil Bemstrom was placed on waivers. In 13 NHL games with the Penguins this season, Bemstrom registered one point.
The 25-year-old Swedish forward was traded to Pittsburgh on Feb. 22, 2024, from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for forward Alex Nylander and a conditional draft pick. He was re-signed on a one-year deal this summer by the Penguins, and he is set to become a restricted free agent (RFA) this summer.
In 37 total games with the Penguins since last year’s deadline, he had three goals and six points.
Since Bemstrom was on the roster for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (WBS) Penguins – Pittsburgh’s AHL affiliate – on deadline day, he is able to rejoin WBS for the team’s Calder Cup run if he clears waivers on Tuesday. Waivers was required because he appeared in more than 10 NHL games.
In 43 AHL games this season, Bemstrom racked up 21 goals and 46 points in 43 games and was named an AHL All-Star.
Once Bemstrom either clears waivers or is claimed by another NHL club, the Penguins will have a roster spot opened up. With the NCAA season – aside from the Frozen Four – wrapped up, it remains to be seen whether or not the Penguins target a collegiate free agent.
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