The Pittsburgh Penguins have sent two forwards, including top prospect Tristan Broz, to the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton affiliate after both were placed on injured reserve at the start of the season. The move follows preseason setbacks for Broz, a highly regarded draft pick, and Oliver Okuliar, who have yet to recover. With Broz’s higher profile and earlier selection in the draft, his assignment raises questions about his readiness for NHL-level play. The team’s decision reflects ongoing adjustments as it balances roster depth with injury recovery.

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced they have assigned forwards Tristan Broz and Oliver Okuliar to the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Both players were designated as injured/non-roster at the beginning of the season after suffering preseason injuries. Broz, 23, is the more prominent prospect of the two. The River Falls, WI, native was drafted with the 58th overall […]