It might catch you off-guard, but there’s an explanation below. The Penguins have sent Drew O’Connor and Drake Caggiula to the AHL today. At least officially and on paper.
The Penguins have re-assigned forwards Drew O’Connor and Drake Caggiula to the @WBSPenguins. https://t.co/8lt7fq2t4i
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 3, 2023
Of course, there was a reason this was done - any player who isn’t on the AHL roster at 3:00pm today is ineligible to play in the AHL for the rest of the season.