JONATHAN GRUDEN NEWS

Headed for waivers Gruden was waived by the Penguins on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Gruden logged 13 games for Pittsburgh last season, notching one goal, nine shots and 35 hits while averaging a mere 8:40 of ice time. The 2018 fourth-round pick was significantly more productive with the Baby Pens last year, recording 24 points in 47 regular-season outings. Given the forward depth around him, Gruden faces an uphill battle to play significant minutes in the NHL this year.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Will return Sunday Gruden (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Red Wings though he's expected to return Sunday versus the Senators, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

Impact Gruden was considered day-to-day after suffering the injury in training camp, though it appears the winger will be ready to return Sunday when the Penguins host Ottawa. The 24-year-old Gruden is competing for a bottom-six role this year after scoring one goal in 13 games in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Has upper-body injury Gruden has sustained an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day, per Wes Crosby of NHL.com on Wednesday.

Impact Gruden had a goal in 13 games with Pittsburgh in 2023-24. He's fighting for a roster spot, but there's a good chance the 24-year-old will begin the 2024-25 campaign in the minors.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins re-sign Jack St. Ivany and Jonathan Gruden, add another young player to the mix Jack St. Ivany and Jonathan Gruden are the latest of the Penguins’ younger pro players to receive new contracts from the team, both signing...

MAY 21 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Signs two-year deal Gruden penned a two-year, $1.55 million contract with the Penguins on Tuesday.

Impact Gruden played in just 13 games at the NHL level this season in which he generated one goal on nine shots, 35 hits and five blocks while averaging 8:40 of ice time. At this point, the youngster will be hard-pressed to break into the 23-man roster full-time next season but should see his fair share of call-ups throughout the campaign.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Right back to AHL Gruden was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

Impact Gruden has bounced between levels Friday with Pittsburgh seemingly dealing with an ever-evolving injury situation up front. At this point it isn't clear if he'll be back with the big club prior to Saturday's matchup with Columbus.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Pittsburgh Gruden was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, according to Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

Impact Gruden was sent down earlier in the day as Jeff Carter (upper body) played Thursday, giving the Penguins 13 healthy forwards without Gruden. However, the Penguins recalled Gruden, so perhaps there may be an unknown injury up front. Gruden has one goal in 13 NHL games this season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to minors Gruden was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact Gruden's demotion comes after Jeff Carter was able to shake off an upper-body injury to play against Columbus on Thursday. In addition, defenseman Ryan Graves (upper body) picked up an injury in that game. As such, Gruden became an unnecessary extra forward on the roster and fantasy players can likely expect the Pens to bring up a defenseman as insurance ahead of Saturday's matchup with Columbus.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Back in NHL Gruden was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.

Impact Gruden has been up and down from the AHL frequently in March as the Penguins deal with injuries. He's likely up Tuesday as extra depth with Jeff Carter (upper body) considered day-to-day.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to AHL Gruden was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

Impact Gruden's contributed a goal in 12 games with Pittsburgh this season. He also has 13 goals and 24 points in 43 outings with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Rises to top level Gruden was promoted from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.

Impact Although he's now with the big club, at this point it isn't clear if Gruden will crack the lineup for Tuesday's game versus New Jersey. He's tallied one goal while averaging 8:49 of ice time through 11 top-level appearances this year.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on waivers Gruden was designated for waivers by the Penguins on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Gruden has appeared in just 11 NHL games this season in which he registered one goal, eight shots and 30 hits while averaging 8:49 of ice time. The decision to move the 23-year-old winger to the minors likely means that Drew O'Connor (concussion) will be available to face the Senators on Tuesday.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big club Gruden was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre Scranton on Friday, per the AHL's transaction log.

Impact Gruden was cycled between the AHL and NHL levels in a paper move Friday. He should be available for Saturday's game against Boston.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Gruden was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, according to Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

Impact Gruden scored his first NHL goal Saturday, in a 4-3 loss to Calgary. The winger has one goal in nine NHL games this season, and had 13 goals and 10 assists in 41 AHL appearances this year.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first career goal Gruden scored a goal and added four hits in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Flames.

Impact Gruden tallied his first goal and point at the NHL level at 16:42 of the first period. The 23-year-old forward hadn't even taken a shot on net in his first five appearances of this season. He's been a source of toughness with 19 hits and a minus-1 rating, and he may get a longer look in the bottom six if the Penguins start selling before Friday's trade deadline.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from minors Gruden was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.

Impact Gruden was recalled Thursday and was a healthy scratch versus Seattle before he was sent down to the minors after the game. Gruden has yet to garner a point in five NHL games this season. He had 13 goals and 23 points in 41 AHL contests before his recall.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Back down to minors Gruden was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.

Impact Gruden didn't suit up Thursday versus the Kraken after being called up from the minors. He may be back up with the Penguins ahead of Saturday's game versus the Flames.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Gruden was elevated from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.

Impact Gruden has logged five games with the Pens this season but continues to search for his first NHL point. The Michigan native is far from a lock to get into the lineup against the Kraken on Thursday but will serve as an emergency depth option for the duration of the team's four-game road trip.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to minors Gruden was assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

Impact Gruden has been credited with 15 hits in five NHL outings this season. He has 11 goals and 19 points in 38 AHL appearances this campaign. Gruden's demotion could bode well for the availability of Jansen Harkins (concussion) ahead of Sunday's contest versus the Kings.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Thursday Gruden was called up from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.

Impact Gruden has 11 goals, 19 points and 34 PIM in 38 contests with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season. He's appeared in seven career games with Pittsburgh but hasn't recorded a point in that span.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins pipeline: Hard-hitting Jonathan Gruden eager to prove game can translate to NHL Jonathan Gruden’s second NHL stint was the most significant of his young professional career. The 23-year-old forward was entrusted by coach...

JANUARY 3 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Back in AHL Gruden was returned to AHL Wilkes-Barre Scranton on Monday, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

Impact Gruden, who hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 8 against Florida, hasn't picked up a point in four outings with Pittsburgh this season. The Penguins also sent down Marc Johnstone, which could lead to the returns of Noel Acciari (lower body) and Rickard Rakell (upper body) ahead of Monday's contest against Minnesota.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from minors Gruden was recalled from AHL Ilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.

Impact Gruden will be one of three called-up players competing for two spots in the lineup against Florida on Friday. The 23-year-old Michigan native has just three games of NHL experience, all from last season, in which he registered four hits and one block while averaging a mere 5:20 of ice time.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Gruden was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.

Impact Gruden's stint in the NHL lasted less than five hours after he was called up from the minors early Tuesday. With Gruden heading back to the Baby Pens, all signs point to Jeff Carter (lower body) at least being healthy enough to serve as the emergency forward option.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned by big club Gruden was promoted from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Although he's been promoted, at this time Gruden isn't expected to draw into the lineup for Tuesday's game versus Columbus. He appeared in three games with the Penguins last season, going scoreless while averaging just 5:20 of ice time over that span.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE