This Penguins roster move could set precedent for an even bigger one

Nov 21, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Sam Poulin (22) shoots the puck as Minnesota Wild defenseman Zach Bogosian (24) defends during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesThe Pittsburgh Penguins recently gave up another third period lead and lost 4-3 in a shootout to the Anaheim Ducks. And one Penguins player that was scratched in the recent contest, Sam Poulin, was called up and then sent right back not long after the loss to the Ducks. The news here is not that Poulin was sent back.

The news is the fact that sending Poulin back down to the AHL could set up another roster…