The Pittsburgh Penguins made several roster adjustments on November 24, 2025, following a tough stretch that included a 3-2 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken and a 5-0 defeat to the Minnesota Wild. Key changes include recalling forward Tristan Broz from the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and reassigning Philip Tomasino. Coach Dan Muse emphasized the need for better results amid a 2-4-3 November record.
On November 24, 2025, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced a series of roster moves aimed at addressing depth scoring needs and managing player development after a disappointing weekend. The team recalled 23-year-old forward Tristan Broz from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (WBS) Penguins, where he has recorded eight goals and 13 points in 18 games this season, along with a +5 rating. Broz, selected 58th overall in the 2021 NHL Draft, has tallied 27 goals in the AHL since the start of last season, leading the WBS roster in that span. This recall depletes the affiliate's top offensive talent, with all four leading scorers now on the NHL roster.
In a corresponding move, forward Philip Tomasino was reassigned to WBS. The 2019 first-round pick of the Nashville Predators has struggled in Pittsburgh, posting one assist in nine games while averaging 12:10 of ice time. He cleared waivers five days prior but remained a healthy scratch until this transaction. Tomasino is expected to play in his first AHL game since the 2023-24 season, assuming he reports.
Defenseman Harrison Brunicke, a second-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, was placed on a conditioning loan to WBS for up to 14 days. The 18-year-old has appeared in nine NHL games this season, scoring one goal with 15:43 average ice time and a minus-4 rating, but has been a healthy scratch since November 3 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The move is seen as preparation for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Additionally, defenseman Jack St. Ivany was assigned to WBS on a conditioning loan following activation from injured reserve. The 26-year-old missed the start of the season due to a lower-body injury sustained in preseason and has been sidelined for seven weeks.
These adjustments come after coach Dan Muse's pointed post-game comments following the November 22 overtime loss to Seattle, where he stated, “One out of four points… is not good enough. We are past that point. We need to secure points right now.” The Penguins, now 0-5 in overtime and shootouts through 21 games, face the Buffalo Sabres on November 26. The moves signal a focus on injecting youth and shoring up depth without altering the core identity.
