Claimed off Waivers: [PIT] Penguins claim D John Ludvig off waivers from the Panthers

[uncleben]

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[MMC]

https://x.com/friedgehnic/status/1711442057951154229?s=46

 

[Dominance]

There’s so many other D currently on waivers I would have preferred. Crazy.

 

[Your Boy Troy]

I like this. He fills a need with his physicality and defensive prowess. I always thought that he was a little bit underrated. He plays similar to another Czech, Gudas.

 

[Empoleon8771]

He seems like an interesting player, only 23 years old and brings physicality from the scouting reports.

The bigger thing I'm curious to see is how the Penguins become roster compliant before 5 PM today. Right now, they have 8 defenseman who all require waivers and they can't afford to run with a 23 man roster. Since they didn't waive anyone today, that means they'll either have to go into tomorrow with 12 F and 8 D or they have to trade one of their defensemen. With Guentzel likely playing but still not officially good to go, I can't see any way they go into tomorrow with only 12 F.

I wonder if we'll see a Chad Ruhwedel trade sometime in the new few hours.

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDo]

POJ on the move?

edit—yeah hopefully Ruh.

 

[Laus723]

Solid player, has been injured a lot the last several years which has stunted his growth in the league, surprised we waived him over Balisnkis.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Well that was random

 

[EXTRAS]

Panthers fans really liked him during training camp.

 

[seafoam]

I actually pride myself on knowing obscure minor league players who are “claimable”
and I can say with 100% comfort that I’ve never heard of Dr. Ludvig in my entire life.

Wow, Dubas is a friggen snake.

 

[Empoleon8771]

I think this claim is similar to the Harkins claim, a guy who was very good in the AHL last year and had a strong training camp. Who knows if he pans out but it's a no risk move IMO.

 

[uncleben]

For those interested, this cost Pittsburgh $56,250, paid to Florida and not counted against the cap.



Season total: $466,875
10 claims

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

This doesn't surprise me at all. Pens have a few regional scouts that were scouts in Seattle and Kamloops that played against Ludwig while he was in Portland and he was a VERY good player there and highly regarded

Same reason why they nabbed Harkins and also are drafting more WHL guys lately(Jagger/Pickering)

 

[Zirakzigil]

I like it. Now waive Ruh Dubas!

 

[iam76]

Awful... he earned a spot imo

 

[letsgrowcactus]

Hate this as a FLA fan.
Ludvig is a very late bloomer and has prpgressed well despite injuries and lack of playing time; I hope we don't end up regretting this.

 

[ShootIt]

Bummer. Don't get waiving him

 

[3074326]

Tell me how to feel

 

[The Old Master]

Tell me how to feel

like a rubbed, puppy belly.

 

[66-30-33]

like a rubbed, puppy belly.

That's good, if it was a cat I think we should waive him again.

 

[dirtydanglez]

kyle dubas getting revenge on the waiver wire

 

[BKarchitect]

He’s a pretty solid prospect. I know Florida fans have been bullish on him for a while…felt like he was on the cusp of getting some real buzz and an NHL call-up when injury basically ruined two seasons.

Sneaky good pickup for the Pens IMO…I think he can carve out a good career as a third pairing guy. This is a shrewd waiver wire move - not a “name” one…and that’s the better kind.

 

[Mase]

Upsetting

 

[Ryder71]

Seems to be a good move for the Pens. If he adds some physicality to our team which is much needed and solid on the PK it's intriguing to me.

 

[rt]

There’s so many other D currently on waivers I would have preferred. Crazy.

Of all the players put on waivers this summer, this is the one I’d be most happy about claiming.