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Sent to minors Fernstrom (undisclosed) was removed from non-roster injured reserve and reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday, per the AHL's official site.

Impact Fernstrom had two goals and eight points in 14 regular-season appearances with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2025-26. He also had three goals and four points in 36 regular-season outings with Orebro of the Swedish Hockey League last year. Fernstrom is likely to spend most, if not all, of the 2026-27 campaign in the minors.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for non-roster list Fernstrom (undisclosed) was placed on non-roster injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Fernstrom has yet to make his NHL debut since coming over from North America last season, appearing in 14 regular-season games for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in which he generated two goals and six assists. While the 20-year-old winger's injury may set him back this year, he could earn a call-up at some point down the road.

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Starting camp injured Fernstrom was listed on the Penguins' injury report with an undisclosed injury Wednesday.

Impact Fernstrom was probably never going to make the Opening Night roster, so his injury should have minimal impact on fantasy managers. Once cleared to play, expect Fernstrom to head back to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Joining AHL club Fernstrom was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday.

Impact Fernstrom has been playing in Sweden with Orebro HL this season, notching three goals and one assist in 36 games. Selected by the Canucks in the third round of the 2024 NHL Draft, Fernstrom was acquired by the Penguins as part of the Marcus Pettersson deal. By shifting Fernstrom to the AHL, he could earn a call-up at some point this season.

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