Friedman was placed on waivers Sunday, per Chris Johnston of TSN.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman had a goal and three points in 23 games with Pittsburgh last season while bouncing between the NHL and AHL. It appears he'll be in line for a similar role this season, as he'll likely begin the year with AHL Wilkes-Barre.

Friedman was put on waivers by Pittsburgh on Wednesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman has a goal, three points, 52 hits and 22 blocks in 23 games with Pittsburgh this season. At the AHL level, he's provided a goal and six points in 24 contests with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Friedman was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman was sent to the minors March 1 after clearing waivers. He had a goal and 27 hits in 11 games with the Penguins earlier in the season. Friedman had a goal and five assists in 24 AHL games before his recall.

Friedman (upper body) was placed on waivers by the Penguins on Tuesday, Greg Wyshynski of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman appears to have recovered from his upper-body injury and looks set to join AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, assuming he clears. Even without his injury concerns, the 27-year-old blueliner has struggled for regular minutes, playing in just 11 games this year.

Friedman (upper body) will not suit up Sunday against Tampa Bay, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman will miss his seventh straight game but he was on the ice Sunday morning. The 27-year-old could get back in the lineup as early as Tuesday in Nashville.

Friedman (upper body) won't play Saturday versus St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman, who is considered day-to-day, hasn't played since Feb. 11 against Los Angeles. He has earned one goal, 17 shots on net, 10 blocks and 27 hits in 11 games with Pittsburgh this season. The Penguins will get Jan Rutta (upper body) back in the lineup.

Friedman (upper body) won't play Thursday versus Edmonton, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman will miss a fifth straight contest Thursday, and at this point there's no telling when he might be ready to return. Once cleared to play, Friedman will almost certainly continue to serve as a rotational, bottom-pairing option, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to keep tabs on his status. He's collected just one goal through 11 top-level appearances this year.

Friedman (upper body) will not be in action against the Islanders on Monday, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman would likely have found himself watching from the press box if healthy given the recent performances of Pierre-Olivier Joseph. Given how often Friedman has served as a healthy scratch, he is unlikely to offer much in the way of fantasy value even once cleared to play.

Friedman (upper body) won't play Saturday against New Jersey, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman will miss his third straight game this week. He has supplied one goal, 17 shots on net, 10 blocks and 27 hits in 11 contests this season.

Friedman (upper body) isn't expected to play Friday against the Islanders, Penguins radio play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman also missed Tuesday's game versus San Jose because of the injury. He has a goal in 14 contests in 2022-23. With Friedman unavailable, Chad Ruhwedel might play in his second straight contest.