Penguins cut nine players, including Tomas Galvas
The Penguins made some roster cuts today during their off day, trimming away nine players. 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 […]
On September 22, 2026, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced they were trimming their roster by nine players during their off day. The team subsequently assigned nine players to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Among those released was defenseman Tomas Galvas, the 20-year-old prospect who was originally slated to join the Penguins' major league team.
Galvas, who was a second-round pick in 2026, had been loaned back to his Czech club for the season. Only goaltender Taylor Gauthier, the fourth netminder in Pittsburgh's organization, remained on an NHL contract. After the Penguins' preseason game against the Detroit Red Wings, it was evident Galvas had struggled against a more experienced squad.
The Penguins retained him due to his strong performance in the prospect tournament. Following the game, the team will make further cuts to align with the 23-player limit for the upcoming season, which begins on a Wednesday. The Penguins' total player count for the NHL training camp is currently at 59.
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