Penguins cut nine players, including Tomas Galvas

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 22: Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Tomas Galvas (32) skates with the puck in the preseason NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Detroit Red Wings on September 22, 2026, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The Penguins made some roster cuts today during their off day, trimming away nine players.

The Penguins have assigned the following players to @WBSPenguins (AHL):

D – David Breazeale
D – Tyler Duke
D – Brent Johnson
D – Ryan Mast
D – Maleek McGowan
D – Broten Sabo

Goaltender Taylor Gauthier has been placed on waivers for purpose of assignment to WBS.

Forward Carter…

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— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) September 23, 2026

Besides Gauthier, the fourth goalie in the organization, only Tomas Galvas is on an NHL contract from this group. The Penguins stuck with the plan to loan the 20-year old 2026 second round pick back to his Czech team for the season – he could be recalled to Wilkes-Barre in the spring depending on how things go. Galvas shined in the prospect tournament a couple weeks ago in Detroit but then had a rocky showing in his first NHL preseason game last night against a more veteran Red Wings team.

Beyond that, not too many notable surprises. Overall, by my count the Penguins still have 59 players in their NHL training camp. Pittsburgh has another exhibition game tomorrow night, after which a lot of cuts will be made as the team starts to pare down towards the 23-player limit before the season starts next Wednesday.

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