Gruden was placed on waivers by the Devils for the purpose of assignment to AHL Utica, the team announced Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Gruden will likely begin the upcoming season, his first full campaign in the Devils' organization, in the AHL with Utica. Between Utica and AHL Wilkes-Barre Scranton, where he spent the first half of 2024-25 before a midseason trade, the 25-year-old played 60 regular-season games, notching 18 points.

Gruden and Cody Glass were traded to the Devils from the Penguins on Friday in exchange for Chase Stillman, Max Graham and a 2027 third-round pick.

EDGE Analysis

Gruden has made 16 appearances for the Penguins over the past two seasons, but he didn't suit up for Pittsburgh this year. Over 42 appearances with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton during the 2024-25 campaign, he's logged seven goals, six assists, 48 PIM and a plus-4 rating, and he'll likely remain in the minors with his new club.

Gruden was waived by the Penguins on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gruden logged 13 games for Pittsburgh last season, notching one goal, nine shots and 35 hits while averaging a mere 8:40 of ice time. The 2018 fourth-round pick was significantly more productive with the Baby Pens last year, recording 24 points in 47 regular-season outings. Given the forward depth around him, Gruden faces an uphill battle to play significant minutes in the NHL this year.

Gruden (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Red Wings, but he's expected to return Sunday versus the Senators, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gruden was considered day-to-day after suffering the injury in training camp, though it appears the winger will be ready to return Sunday when the Penguins host Ottawa. The 24-year-old Gruden is competing for a bottom-six role this year after scoring one goal in 13 games in 2023-24.

Gruden has sustained an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day, per Wes Crosby of NHL.com on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Gruden had a goal in 13 games with Pittsburgh in 2023-24. He's fighting for a roster spot, but there's a good chance the 24-year-old will begin the 2024-25 campaign in the minors.

Gruden penned a two-year, two-way contract with the Penguins on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Gruden played in just 13 games at the NHL level this season in which he generated one goal on nine shots, 35 hits and five blocks while averaging 8:40 of ice time. At this point, the youngster will be hard-pressed to break into the 23-man roster full-time next season but should see his fair share of call-ups throughout the campaign.

Gruden was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

EDGE Analysis

Gruden has bounced between levels Friday with Pittsburgh seemingly dealing with an ever-evolving injury situation up front. At this point it isn't clear if he'll be back with the big club prior to Saturday's matchup with Columbus.

Gruden was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, according to Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

EDGE Analysis

Gruden was sent down earlier in the day as Jeff Carter (upper body) played Thursday, giving the Penguins 13 healthy forwards without Gruden. However, the Penguins recalled Gruden, so perhaps there may be an unknown injury up front. Gruden has one goal in 13 NHL games this season.

Gruden was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gruden's demotion comes after Jeff Carter was able to shake off an upper-body injury to play against Columbus on Thursday. In addition, defenseman Ryan Graves (upper body) picked up an injury in that game. As such, Gruden became an unnecessary extra forward on the roster.

Gruden was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Gruden has been up and down from the AHL frequently in March as the Penguins deal with injuries. He's likely up Tuesday as extra depth due to Jeff Carter (upper body) being considered day-to-day.