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Filip Larsson - Dropped to AHLLarsson was loaned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

ImpactLarsson earned a 19-9-0 record with a 1.93 GAA and a .920 save percentage across 28 games for Leksands IF of the SHL during the 2023-24 regular season. He will probably spend most, if not all, of the 2024-25 campaign in the minors.

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Taylor Gauthier - Heads to minorsGauthier (undisclosed) was moved to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

ImpactGauthier's reassignment suggests that he has recovered from his undisclosed injury. The 23-year-old had a 2.23 GAAA and a .923 save percentage across 42 regular-season games with ECHL Wheeling in 2023-24.

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Erik Karlsson Should Be Ready to Go for Season Opener | Pittsburgh PenguinsErik Karlsson said he should be good to go for the Pittsburgh Penguins season opener on Wednesday at home versus the New York Rangers after...

OCTOBER 5•NHL.COM

Erik Karlsson, feeling 'pretty good' now, expects to suit up for Penguins season openerErik Karlsson was upgraded to full participation before the Penguins practiced Saturday morning in Cranberry, and the former All-Star defend...

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Kevin Labanc - Signs one-year dealLabanc signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with Columbus on Saturday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

ImpactThis is a bit of a surprise as Labanc has been with the Devils on a PTO in training camp. Labanc was outstanding during preseason action, scoring six goals and adding an assist in four games. Look for Labanc to have a role as a bottom-six forward with the Blue Jackets.

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Noel Acciari - Scores twice in preseason winAcciari notched two goals (on three shots) in Friday's 7-3 preseason win over the Blue Jackets.

ImpactAcciari is expected to compete for a bottom-six role in the final days of training camp, but there's no question this two-goal performance certainly boosts his case to earn a role as a bottom-six forward. Acciari had an underwhelming season in 2023-24, though, racking up just seven points in 55 games, which represents his lowest total since 2016-17.

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Jesse Puljujarvi - Three points in preseason winPuljujarvi bagged one goal (on three shots) and added two assists in Friday's 7-3 preseason win over the Blue Jackets.

ImpactPuljujarvi had an extremely productive 11-second stint in the second period, bagging Pittsburgh's third goal and setting up Rutger McGroarty's tally. Puljujarvi would finish his day by delivering an assist in Lars Eller's second goal -- and Pittsburgh's seventh of the night. The 26-year-old right winger is expected to hold a middle-six role with the Penguins once Pittsburgh opens the season against the Rangers on Oct. 9.

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