Emil Bemstrom - NHL News & Rumors

Placed on waivers Bemstrom was designated for waivers by the Penguins on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Bemstrom played in 24 games for the Penguins last season in which he tallied three goals, two assists and 12 hits while averaging just 8:47 of ice time. Given his 228 games of NHL experience, mostly with the Blue Jackets, the 25-year-old center could be a strong candidate to be snatched off the wire, especially considering his minimal $775,000 cap hit.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Bemstrom (concussion) will be good to go for the start of training camp, the team announced Tuesday.

Impact Bemstrom registered eight goals and eight assists in 56 games between Columbus and Pittsburgh before sitting out the Penguins' regular-season finale. With a clean bill of health, he will compete for a bottom-six spot with the team during camp.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Staying put Bemstrom (concussion) signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Penguins on Monday.

Impact Bemstrom became an unrestricted free agent after Pittsburgh declined to present him with a qualifying offer, but the two sides ended up agreeing to terms anyway. The 25-year-old had eight goals and 16 points in 56 contests between the Blue Jackets and the Penguins in 2023-24. If Bemstrom's healthy, he'll likely start the season in a bottom-six capacity.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins Sign Emil Bemstrom to a One-Year Contract | Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Emil Bemstrom to a one-year contract, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations a...

JULY 1 • NHL.COM

Becomes free agent Bemstrom (concussion) is an unrestricted free agent after Pittsburgh didn't issue him a qualifying offer ahead of Sunday's deadline, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports...

Impact Bemstrom contributed eight goals and eight assists in 56 regular-season outings between the Penguins and Blue Jackets in 2023-24.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with concussion Bemstrom suffered a concussion which sidelined him for the season finale against the Islanders on Wednesday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact Bemstrom will be a restricted free agent this offseason, so he should get the opportunity to spend a full season with Pittsburgh. In his 24 appearances this year, the 24-year-old center notched three goals and two assists while averaging a career-low 8:47 of ice time.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Bemstrom will not be in the lineup against the Islanders on Wednesday with an undisclosed injury, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Impact Bemstrom's brief time with the Penguins will come to an unfortunate end as he misses the season finale versus New York. Since joining Pittsburgh at the trade deadline, the 24-year-old center recorded just three goals and two assists in 24 games while averaging 8:47 of ice time. With Bemstrom out of the lineup, either Jesse Puljujarvi or Radim Zohorna figures to suit up.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ends goal drought Bemstrom scored an unassisted goal in the third period during Monday's 4-2 win over Nashville.

Impact Bemstrom's ice time has plummeted. He's averaging just under nine minutes per game on the season, but has been at 5:35 or less for the last four games. Fantasy managers won't find much opportunity for depth production here. Still, it's nice to see the Bemstrom tally after going six games without a point and collecting just a single goal in the 22 games prior to Monday's tilt. He now has eight goals and 16 points through 56 games.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal in win Bemstrom scored a goal on one shot in Monday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact Bemstrom was back in the lineup after being a healthy scratch for the previous three contests. The 24-year-old forward's tally ended a 15-game goal drought during which he managed just two helpers to go with 25 shots, 10 blocks and seven hits.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Bemstrom Sneaks Shot Over Shoulder Of Flyers' Cal Petersen To Score In Penguins Debut

FEBRUARY 25 • YOUTUBE

New acquisition Emil Bemstrom poised for Penguins debut, prominent role against rival Flyers Based on his first workout with the team, Emil Bemstrom will quickly get a chance to demonstrate what he’s capable of in a Penguins sweater....

FEBRUARY 24 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Penguins acquire F Emil Bemstrom from Blue Jackets The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forward Emil Bemstrom from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, sending forward Alex Nylander and a condi...

FEBRUARY 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Penguins acquire F Emil Bemstrom from Blue Jackets The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forward Emil Bemstrom from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, sending forward Alex Nylander and a condi...

FEBRUARY 23 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Penguins acquire Emil Bemstrom for Alex Nylander, conditional 6th round pick President of hockey operations Kyle Dubas wasted little time after his Wednesday press conference to make a move. The Penguins acquired Emil...

FEBRUARY 23 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Dealt to Pittsburgh Bemstrom was traded from the Blue Jackets to the Penguins on Thursday in exchange for Alex Nylander and a conditional sixth-round pick in 2026.

Impact Bemstrom has 11 points in 32 contests for the Blue Jackets this season, giving him 69 points over 204 career appearances. The 24-year-old winger has never really managed more than a bottom-six role, but the Penguins will bring him in with the hopes he can improve their scoring depth. Bemstrom will likely remain in a bottom-six role once he links up with the Penguins.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs helper in win Bemstrom posted an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Blues.

Impact Bemstrom helped out on Adam Fantilli's go-ahead goal in the first period. Since he was recalled from AHL Cleveland earlier in the week, Bemstrom has three points over two appearances. The 24-year-old has an open trade request, but it's unlikely to be fulfilled while the Blue Jackets need him. He's produced seven points, 24 shots on net and a minus-5 rating through 14 NHL outings this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches two points Bemstrom scored a goal on three shots and earned an assist in Thursday's 7-3 defeat to the Islanders.

Impact Bemstrom broke out of a six-game goalless streak with his tally Thursday and is no doubt staking a claim to a spot on the NHL roster. If he continues to produce at a high level, he should avoid spending significant time in the minors and could top the career-best 22 points he put up last season.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Fantilli, Emil Bemstrom and Head Coach Pascal Vincent | Postgame Media (12/7/23)

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Up from AHL Bemstrom was called up by Columbus on Wednesday.

Impact Bemstrom has 10 goals and 14 points in eight contests with AHL Cleveland this season. He's also recorded three markers and four points in 12 appearances with Columbus. Cole Sillinger (upper body) was placed on the injured reserve list in a corresponding move. Between Sillinger's injury and Eric Robinson being traded from the Blue Jackets to Buffalo on Wednesday, Bemstrom will likely draw into the lineup Thursday versus the Islanders.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hot start with AHL Cleveland Bemstrom has nine goals and 11 points in six games for AHL Cleveland since clearing waivers and being sent down by the Blue Jackets.

Impact A fourth-round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, Bemstrom has never been able to make an impact with Columbus, but the 24-year-old is too skilled to be in the minors -- in 31 career games for Cleveland, he's racked up 25 goals and 44 points. He might need a fresh start with another organization, but having already cleared waivers once, interest around the league would seem to be low. Per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Bemstrom will become a restricted free agent next summer.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for waivers Bemstrom was placed on waivers by the Jackets on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Bemstrom's potential demotion to the minors, assuming he clears, comes as a bit of a surprise considering Jack Roslovic (ankle) is not expected back until mid-December. For Thursday's matchup with Arizona, Mathieu Olivier could be an option with Bemstrom in the minors or the club could bring Kent Johnson back from the minors.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp twice on power play Bemstrom scored two power-play goals in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens.

Impact He fired home a one-timer from the top of the faceoff circle in the first period before tapping home a slick pass from Jack Roslovic in the second to give his squad a 3-1 lead, but the Blue Jackets couldn't make it stick. Bemstrom was held without a point through his first four games of the season, but he's now found the back of the net three times in the last two, with all three tallies coming on the man advantage. The 24-year-old's fantasy value will be tied to his spot on the first power-play unit, which could disappear as soon as Patrik Laine (upper body) is ready to return, but Bemstrom should have some short-term appeal in deeper formats.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus takes on New York following Bemstrom's 2-goal performance

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the New York Islanders after Emil Bemstrom's two-goal game against the Montreal Canadiens in the Blue Jackets' 4-3 overtime loss

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good start to preseason Bemstrom has scored two goals, including one on the power play, and added an assist in two preseason games as he fights to secure a spot on the Blue Jackets' Opening Night roster,...

Impact The 24-year-old winger hasn't been able to develop into a consistent offensive force in the NHL since his arrival in 2019-20, although he did manage a career-high 22 points (seven goals, 15 assists) in 55 games last season. The Blue Jackets' forward ranks got even more crowded this offseason, especially with the arrival of 2023 third overall pick Adam Fantilli, and Bemstrom could be pushed off the roster as a result, especially if new head coach Pascal Vincent isn't convinced he's a good defensive fit for fourth-line duty.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Bemstrom Scores Twice but Jackets Fall to St. Louis Blues | Postgame Media (9/26/23)

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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Columbus takes on New York following Bemstrom's 2-goal performance