VINNIE HINOSTROZA NEWS

Going through waivers Hinostroza was put on waivers Sunday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Hinostroza notched 16 goals and 35 points across 42 regular-season contests for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2023-24. He also picked up one goal and two assists in 14 regular-season outings with Pittsburgh at the NHL level last campaign. If he isn't claimed off waivers, Hinostroza will be a call-up option for the Predators in 2024-25. He has 54 goals and 151 points in 374 career NHL appearances.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Lands two-year contract Hinostroza signed a two-year, two-way deal with the Predators on Monday.

Impact Hinostroza scored three points in 14 games with Pittsburgh last season. He also totaled 16 goals and 38 points in 44 appearances with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton between the regular season and playoffs. He'll provide the Predators with organizational depth and could see some bottom-six minutes throughout the next two years.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Hinostroza was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

Impact Hinostroza didn't dress for Pittsburgh during his brief NHL stint, which started Thursday, but he does have a goal and three points in 14 outings overall with the big club. He also has 15 markers and 32 points in 39 appearances with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Hinostroza was summoned from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

Impact Hinostroza has 15 goals and 32 points in 39 outings with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2023-24. He's also contributed a goal and three points in 14 appearances with Pittsburgh.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Hinostroza was summoned from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

Impact Hinostroza has 15 goals and 32 points in 39 outings with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2023-24. He's also contributed a goal and three points over 14 appearances with Pittsburgh.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to AHL Hinostroza was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact Hinostroza was recalled prior to Pittsburgh's last game Thursday but ultimately served as a healthy scratch in a win over the Blackhawks. Overall, the 29-year-old winger has a goal and three points in 14 NHL games this season. Hinostroza will likely continue to bounce between levels as a depth option.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Hinostroza was promoted from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.

Impact Hinostroza has a goal and three points in 14 games with Pittsburgh this season. Now that he's back at the NHL level, Hinostroza might see action on the Penguins' fourth line.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Hinostroza was assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Hinostroza has one goal, two assists, 27 shots on net, seven blocked shots and eight hits in 14 outings this season. Pittsburgh appears to be making room for Bryan Rust (upper body) to come off long-term injured reserve.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club Hinostroza was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact Hinostroza was a healthy scratch against the Wild on Monday and will likely continue to serve as an emergency depth option now that Rickard Rakell has returned to the lineup. Still, the 29-year-old Hinostroza should at least push to make the occasional appearance in the lineup, especially if youngster Drew O'Connor or Radim Zohorna struggle.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to minors Hinostroza was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.

Impact The decision to demote Hinostroza could be an indication that Matt Nieto (lower body) will be ready to come off injured reserve ahead of Thursday's matchup with Carolina. In 13 games this season, the 29-year-old Hinostroza has tallied just three points while averaging 9:53 of ice time. Even with Bryan Rust (upper body) on LTIR, the Pens seem to be looking for solutions other than Hinostroza.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays with big club Hinostroza cleared waivers Saturday but will remain with the Penguins for their game versus the Maple Leafs.

Impact Hinostroza will now be able to be sent to the minors freely for 30 days or 10 games. For now, he'll continue to fill a bottom-six role at the NHL level.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On waivers Friday Hinostroza was placed on waivers by Pittsburgh on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Hinostroza has a goal and three points in 12 contests with the Penguins this season. Rickard Rakell (upper body), who is on long-term injured reserve, might return Saturday, so the decision to waive Hinostroza could be related to that.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held scoreless Hinostroza registered five shots on net during Wednesday's 4-3 win over Montreal.

Impact This was only Hinostroza's third game in December due to a lower body injury and he did not register a goal or an assist despite getting five shots in the contest. He tallied five hits over a combined 24 minutes of ice time during the past two games. Over the past three games, he is averaging under one minute of power-play time over the past three games playing on the second line. It will be hard to trust him to produce points until he gets more opportunities.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Rangers Hinostroza (lower body) is available to play versus New York on Wednesday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Impact According to Getzoff, Hinostroza will technically be a game-time decision versus the Rangers, but he'll be available if needed and all signs point to him skating on the top line and second power-play unit. Hinostroza's collected three points through six games while averaging just 7:51 of ice time through six appearances this year.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Hinostroza (lower body) won't play Sunday versus Vegas.

Impact Hinostroza was injured in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Carolina. He has generated one goal, two assists and nine shots on net in six outings this season. If he's good to go, Jeff Carter (lower body) could replace Hinostroza in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains lower-body injury Hinostroza suffered a lower-body injury and won't finish Saturday's game versus the Hurricanes.

Impact Hinostroza was hurt in the second period after a collision with the boards. He attempted briefly to play through it but couldn't keep going. If he's unavailable to play Sunday versus the Golden Knights, Jeff Carter (lower body) could be an option to enter the lineup, or the Penguins could opt to call up a forward.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Pittsburgh Hinostroza was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

Impact Hinostroza was sent down Thursday but was not in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton lineup in Friday's 4-0 win over Syracuse. Hinostroza has a goal and an assist in two games with the Penguins this season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shuffled back to minors Hinostroza was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.

Impact Hinostroza has generated two points, four shots and two blocks in his two appearances during the Penguins' current road trip. With the team in action versus the Kings on Thursday, it seems as though Jeff Carter will be reinserted into the lineup after being a healthy scratch versus Anaheim on Tuesday. Still, the move could be a temporary cap maneuver with Hinostroza likely returning to the NHL club soon.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in season debut Hinostroza scored a goal on two shots, added an assist, logged two PIM and went plus-2 in Saturday's 10-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Hinostroza drew into the lineup for Jeff Carter and made a strong first impression. While it was just against the lowly Sharks, Hinostroza had an unassisted goal in the second period and helped out on Matt Nieto's tally later in the frame. The 29-year-old Hinostroza had 36 points over 88 contests with the Sabres across the last two seasons, so there's some offense to be had here if he can stay in the lineup, though he may not perform as well against stronger opponents.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Pittsburgh Hinostroza was called up by Pittsburgh on Thursday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Hinostroza has two goals and four points in five AHL games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2023-24. Pittsburgh has shifted him between the AHL and NHL on a near daily basis for cap reasons, but he hasn't played yet at the NHL level this season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Back to minors Hinostroza was shifted back to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Hinostroza's move to the minors should be considered a temporary, cap-saving measure that will almost certainly be reversed before Saturday's clash with San Jose. The 29-year-old winger has yet to get into a game for the Penguins this season but could get a chance during the club's three-game California road trip.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NHL roster Hinostroza was summoned from AHL Wlkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Impact Hinostroza has two goals and two assists in five AHL contests this campaign. He is projected to be a healthy scratch for a third straight game Monday against Anaheim. Hinostroza, who had 11 points in 26 appearances with Buffalo last season, still hasn't had the chance to make his Pittsburgh debut.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Sunday Hinostroza was sent down to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday, per Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com.

Impact It appears to be a cap-related move, as Hinostroza is expected to rejoin the Penguins prior to Monday's game vs. Anaheim. The 29-year-old forward served as a healthy scratch in two games since being recalled Oct. 26. Hinostroza tallied two goals and 11 points in 26 games with the Sabres last season.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from minors Hinostroza was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.

Impact Hinostroza has been performing well in the minors thus far, notching two goals and two assists in five games. According to coach Mike Sullivan, Hinostroza will take the warm up ahead of Thursday's clash with Colorado but he's not expected to play. Still, Pittsburgh's bottom six has struggled to produce and Hinostroza could get a look as a result.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE