Kral inked a contract with Czech club Kormet Brno on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kral spent the 2025-26 campaign playing in the minors with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. With the Baby Pens, the 25-year-old blueliner notched seven goals and 22 helpers in 61 outings. Despite solid numbers, Kral failed to make an NHL appearance for Pittsburgh. Considering Kral has logged just two NHL games in his career, he could be hard-pressed to work his way back and could finish his career abroad.

Kral was returned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Kral was a healthy scratch in both games this week with the Penguins. The 25-year-old had seven goals and 22 helpers over 59 AHL games before his recall.

Kral was promoted from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kral hasn't appeared in an NHL game since 2022-23 when he was with Toronto. In that season, he registered two hits, one blocked shot and one shot on goal in two games while averaging 9:58 of ice time. Kral's promotion could be an indication that there is another injury on the blue line ahead of Thursday's season finale versus the Capitals.

Kral was designated for waivers by the Penguins on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kral's last NHL appearance came back in 2022-23 when he logged two games for the Maple Leafs. In those outings, the blueliner managed one shot, two hits and two PIM. Given the number of blueliners ahead of him on the depth chart, including John Ludvig, who was also waived Friday, Kral faces an uphill battle for minutes this season.

Kral (leg) is set to play in Thursday's preseason game against Columbus, the team announced Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kral missed some exhibition action after being injured Sept. 24 during a preseason game against Buffalo. He'll probably start the 2024-25 campaign in the minors, but there's a chance he'll get promoted during the season. He had five goals and 37 points in 46 appearances with the Pelicans in Finland's top league in 2023-24.

Kral (leg) isn't set to play Saturday against Detroit or Sunday versus Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

Kral was helped off the ice during Tuesday's preseason contest. He'll likely start the campaign in the minors if he's healthy. Kral had five goals and 37 points in 46 games with the Pelicans in Finland's top league last season.

Kral was labeled day-to-day with a lower-body injury Wednesday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Kral had to be helped off the ice in Tuesday's preseason clash with the Sabres, the fact that he is considered day-to-day certainly seems to be good news. The 24-year-old defenseman was unlikely to make the Opening Night roster, but this injury will only serve to further cement his status as an AHL player to start the 2024-25 campaign.

Kral left Tuesday's preseason game versus the Sabres with a left leg injury, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Mike Sullivan had no update on Kral's status after the game. Kral is unlikely to make the Opening Night roster for the Penguins, but if his injury is severe, he could go on season-opening injured reserve.

Kral inked a one-year, two-way deal with Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Maple Leafs originally drafted Kral under now-Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas, so his addition to the organization shouldn't be a complete surprise. The 24-year-old defenseman had five goals and 37 points in 46 contests with the Pelicans in Finland's top league. He struggled to show that level of offensive upside in previous AHL stints, so fantasy players probably don't need to jump on Kral even in dynasty formats.

Kral is set to become an unrestricted free agent Saturday because Toronto didn't provide him with a qualifying offer, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kral had no points, two hits and a blocked shot in two contests with the Maple Leafs in 2022-23. He also recorded two goals and six points in 24 AHL outings with the Marlies.