Following the conclusion of the 2026 Prospect Tournament, the Pittsburgh Penguins revealed several roster adjustments Tuesday as they gear up for the upcoming NHL training camp. The team reassigned forwards Jordan Charron, Travis Hayes, and Pierce Mbuyi, along with defensemen Benett Kelly and Peyton Kettles, as well as goaltenders Carter Casey and Xavier Wendt, back to their respective junior teams. Notably, Charron, Hayes, Mbuyi, and Kettles are Penguins draft picks, while the others participated as invitees for the tournament.
With NHL training camp set to begin on September 17—only two days away—the Penguins have yet to release a complete roster for the session. During the recent Prospect Tournament, Charron and Mbuyi made particularly strong impressions. Mbuyi, a third-round selection (86th overall in 2026), notably scored the decisive shootout goal in their first game against Columbus, while Charron displayed aggressive forechecking and scored a critical goal in Game 2 that was, unexpectedly, an own-goal by Detroit.
This year’s training camp is expected to have a sizable roster, especially given the number of prospects competing for spots. The camp is also expected to be more condensed than usual, with only three practice sessions before four pre-season games scheduled in one week—a change brought about by the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) which takes effect September 16 and shortens the camp period.
A comprehensive camp roster will likely be announced soon. Fans eager to stay updated can join the Penguins’ Roundtable Community for the latest news and insights.
Fan Take: This development is exciting because it highlights the depth of young talent within the Penguins organization, which could influence the team’s performance in the upcoming season. For hockey fans, it signals a promising future and adds anticipation to the preseason battles that could shape the roster for years to come.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
