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Pittsburgh Penguins Waive Forward Philip Tomasino Amid Struggles

11/19/2025

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Summary

Tomasino Waived Again

Philip Tomasino, a 2019 first-round pick and forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins, was waived after a disappointing start to the season.
In nine games, he has one assist and a minus-2 rating and has been scratched multiple times.
The Toronto Maple Leafs could claim him.
The Penguins hope he clears waivers to provide depth in the American Hockey League (AHL).

Summary

Flames Claim Beecher

The Calgary Flames claimed forward Johnny Beecher (Boston Bruins) off waivers, per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
The Pittsburgh Penguins waived forward Philip Tomasino, a 2019 first-round pick, who has one assist in nine games this season.
The Philadelphia Flyers waived defenseman Maxence Guenette, who was recently acquired from the Ottawa Senators.
Pittsburgh stands at 10-5-4 and Philadelphia at 9-6-3 in the Metropolitan Division.

History

Historical Context

In 2013, the NHL introduced a new waiver system to improve player movement and team flexibility, replacing the previous re-entry waivers established in the 2005 Collective Bargaining Agreement. This change allows teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins and Calgary Flames to claim players, significantly influencing roster decisions. The recent waiving of Philip Tomasino and Maxence Guenette highlights ongoing strategic adjustments in the league.

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Tomasino Waived Again

Philip Tomasino, a 2019 first-round pick and forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins, was waived after a disappointing start to the season.
In nine games, he has one assist and a minus-2 rating and has been scratched multiple times.
The Toronto Maple Leafs could claim him.
The Penguins hope he clears waivers to provide depth in the American Hockey League (AHL).

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