Following a lackluster weekend, the Pittsburgh Penguins have initiated a series of roster adjustments, causing increased activity on Interstate 80. These moves, announced Monday, November 24, 2025, signal a strategic effort to inject depth scoring into the lineup and manage the development of their defensive prospects.
The most notable move is the recall of forward Tristan Broz from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (WBS) Penguins, the team's AHL affiliate. Broz, a second-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, has earned this promotion through consistent performance. In 18 games with WBS this season, the 23-year-old has tallied eight goals and 13 points. Since the beginning of last season, Broz has scored 27 goals for WBS, more than any other player on the team during that time. His strong training camp performance also contributed to his consideration for the NHL roster. Broz's call-up addresses the Penguins' need for more offensive firepower. He was close to making the NHL roster out of training camp. It is possible that he will make his NHL debut this Wednesday when the Penguins host the Buffalo Sabres.
In a corresponding transaction, forward Philip Tomasino has been reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Tomasino, who has struggled to find his footing this season with one assist in nine games, will have an opportunity to regain his form in the AHL. He has been averaging 12:10 of ice time per game. This marks Tomasino's first AHL appearance since the 2023-24 season. Tomasino had cleared waivers five days prior to being sent down but had remained on the NHL roster until Monday.
Further bolstering the WBS Penguins' roster, defensemen Harrison Brunicke and Jack St. Ivany have been assigned on conditioning loans. Brunicke has been a healthy scratch for the team's last seven games and has only appeared in a few contests this season. Brunicke has played in some games this season, scoring one goal while averaging 15:43 of ice time. The conditioning stint will allow him to gain more ice time. St. Ivany, who has yet to play for Pittsburgh this season due to a lower-body injury, has been activated from injured reserve and will use this time to regain his conditioning. He has slowly been working his way back from a lower-body issue.
These moves reflect a proactive approach by Penguins management to address both immediate team needs and the long-term development of their prospects. By recalling Broz, the Penguins are hoping to add scoring depth to their NHL roster. At the same time, the conditioning loans for Brunicke and St. Ivany will provide valuable playing time for these young defensemen in the AHL.
The Penguins' next game is Wednesday at home against the Buffalo Sabres. It remains to be seen how these roster moves will impact the team's performance, but they demonstrate a commitment to making adjustments and improving the team's chances of success. With these transactions, the Pittsburgh Penguins are actively shaping their roster for the challenges ahead.
