Penguins assign 12 players, including Taylor Gauthier, to AHL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 1:42 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins cut 12 players on September 24, 2026, as part of their roster reductions ahead of the regular season. Notable among the cuts is goalie Taylor Gauthier, who has been assigned to the AHL Wilkes-Barre after clearing waivers. The team has one preseason game remaining on September 30 in Buffalo, following a 4-0 loss to Columbus. The regular season opener is scheduled for October 5 against Philadelphia, at which point the Penguins must finalize their roster to 23 players.
- •Penguins cut 12 players on September 24, 2026.
- •Taylor Gauthier sent to AHL Wilkes-Barre after clearing waivers.
- •Team lost 4-0 to Columbus before upcoming preseason finale.
- •Final roster must be set to 23 players by October 5.
- 1:42 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins cut 12 more players
"The Pens made some more cuts on Thursday, sending down 12 players and formalizing the movement of goalie Taylor Gauthier to AHL Wilkes-Barre after he cleared waivers. WBS has a preseason game on Friday and they needed some more players to help fill out the team, no real surprises in the mix. All the big […]
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