Emil Bemstrom cleared waivers and is now eligible to be re-assigned to the AHL.
Bemstrom was one of the few players papered down and up on trade deadline day, a move required to maintain his eligibility for the remainder of the AHL season (not just playoffs, a common misconception). Because he had been on the roster for more than 30 days/played more than 10 games since last clearing, he needed to go on waivers at some point before getting returned.
The Penguins aren’t required to send Bemstrom back to the AHL immediately after clearing, and since there are fewer than 10 games and 30 days left in the season, he could conceivably be up for the remainder of the NHL season if needed. His presence wouldn’t prevent the Penguins from making further recalls if needed regardless, because there is no 23-man roster limit between the trade deadline until the end of the regular season.
Bemstrom led Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in points prior to his recall, and his 21 goals is still tied for the team lead. Whenever he ends up back in the AHL, he’ll be a huge addition for the team going into the playoffs. If he ends up back in the AHL before the regular season ends, he could be a huge boost as the Penguins look to secure a first-round bye by finishing in the top two in the division.
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6:20 pm - 04.01.2025DowntownBemstrom clears waivers
Emil Bemstrom cleared waivers and is now eligible to be re-assigned to the AHL.
Bemstrom was one of the few players papered down and up on trade deadline day, a move required to maintain his eligibility for the remainder of the AHL season (not just playoffs, a common misconception). Because he had been on the roster for more than 30 days/played more than 10 games since last clearing, he needed to go on waivers at some point before getting returned.
The Penguins aren’t required to send Bemstrom back to the AHL immediately after clearing, and since there are fewer than 10 games and 30 days left in the season, he could conceivably be up for the remainder of the NHL season if needed. His presence wouldn’t prevent the Penguins from making further recalls if needed regardless, because there is no 23-man roster limit between the trade deadline until the end of the regular season.
Bemstrom led Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in points prior to his recall, and his 21 goals is still tied for the team lead. Whenever he ends up back in the AHL, he’ll be a huge addition for the team going into the playoffs. If he ends up back in the AHL before the regular season ends, he could be a huge boost as the Penguins look to secure a first-round bye by finishing in the top two in the division.
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