Pittsburgh Penguins Finalize Roster Ahead of Pre-Season
On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins took significant steps in finalizing their roster ahead of their upcoming pre-season games. The team has made a strategic decision by assigning forward Travis Hayes to the Soo Greyhounds, his junior club in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Hayes, drafted in the fourth round as the 105th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, is notably the younger sibling of Avery Hayes, a forward prospect who remains with the Penguins during training camp.
Upcoming Match Against the Columbus Blue Jackets
In today’s roster announcements, the Penguins revealed their lineup for the upcoming match against the Columbus Blue Jackets, which will mark their second pre-season encounter. This game is designed to showcase a largely different array of talent compared to their first pre-season outing, where they narrowly lost 2-1 in a shootout against the Montreal Canadiens. However, several players who participated in the opener will be returning, including forwards Tristan Broz, Ben Kindel, and Atley Calvert, along with defenseman Connor Clifton.
Penguins’ Roster for the Game
The Penguins’ roster for the game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus includes a variety of forwards:
- Aidan McDonough
- Aaron Huglen
- Filip Hallander
- Justin Brazeau
- Connor Dewar
- Nolan Renwick
- Tristan Broz
- Ville Koivunen
- Blake Lizotte
- Philip Tomasino
- Zach Gallant
- Ben Kindel
- Atley Calvert
The defensemen slated to play are:
- Jack St. Ivany
- Sebastian Aho
- Philip Kemp
- Alexander Alexeyev
- Connor Clifton
- Quinn Beauchesne
- Caleb Jones
With goaltenders Filip Larsson and Arturs Silovs defending the net.
Intrasquad Scrimmage Event
In a morning event at 9:30 a.m. ET, the Penguins have also scheduled an intrasquad scrimmage at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry, Pennsylvania. This scrimmage will give fans a chance to watch additional players on the training camp roster who aren’t participating in the evening pre-season game. Admission to this scrimmage is free and open to the public, allowing a glimpse at the team’s potential future.
Importance of Pre-Season
The pre-season is often viewed as a critical time for evaluating new talents and combinations while also serving as a confident build-up to the regular season. Fans eager to stay updated on the Penguins can follow further developments, including player features and roster changes, through their Google News bookmarks.
