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Penguins waive Phillips in first domino to fall on trade deadline week

The Matthew Phillips era in Pittsburgh appears to be over, the Penguins have placed the diminutive forward on the waiver wire today.

Placed on NHL waivers today: Joel Hanley (DAL), Aaron Dell (LA) and Matthew Phillips (PIT).

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 4, 2024

Phillips appeared in three games for the Penguins after being claimed on waivers last month from Washington, he was held without a point. He was unable to find mind room to operate and has been on the fringes of the roster serving as a healthy scratch since February 22nd.