Friedman has suffered an upper-body injury and won't be in the lineup against San Jose on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman has played in just 11 games for the Penguins this season in which he tallied one goal, 17 shots, and 27 hits while averaging 15:27 of ice time. Even when healthy, Friedman is far from a lock for the lineup and likely will be scratched once Jan Rutta (upper body) is cleared to play anyway.

Friedman was called up by Pittsburgh from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman has a goal and five points in 19 AHL games this season. The 27-year-old also has three goals and nine points in 45 career NHL contests on his resume.

Friedman was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman hasn't gotten into a game for the Penguins since Jan. 2, so his demotion will allow him to get onto the ice for the Baby Pens on Wednesday against AHL Hershey. Even if Pittsburgh gets back Kris Letang (personal) or Jeff Petry (upper body) ahead of a matchup with Winnipeg on Friday, the team will likely still bring Friedman back up to serve as an emergency depth option.

Friedman was recalled by the Penguins on Tuesday, Rob Rossi of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Freidman's been promoted, he isn't expected to be in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Islanders. He has yet to appear in an NHL contest this season.

Friedman was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Baree/Scranton on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman has yet to get into an NHL game for the Penguins this season, serving instead as a healthy scratch whenever elevated to the NHL roster. With the Baby Pens, the blueliner has notched five points in 19 outings and is unlikely to offer much in the way of offensive upside even if he does get into a game for Pittsburgh.

Friedman was called up from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman's rise to the NHL roster suggests Jeff Petry (upper body) may not be ready to play Thursday versus the Panthers. Friedman could still be scheduled to serve as defensive depth.

Friedman was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman was promoted as injury insurance but has yet to suit up in an NHL game this season. The 26-year-old blueliner has two assists in 10 AHL appearances.

Friedman was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman was waived and sent to the AHL before the start of the season. He's been recalled as Pittsburgh is dealing with injuries to defensemen Pierre-Olivier Joseph (lower body) and Jan Rutta (upper body), which left the team with only five healthy defensemen heading into action against the Maple Leafs on Friday.

Friedman was waived by Pittsburgh on Saturday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman earned one goal, four assists, 27 shots on net, 25 blocks and 27 hits in 26 games with Pittsburgh last season. He also played in two AHL contests during the 2021-22 campaign.

Friedman signed a two-year, $1.55 million extension with Pittsburgh on Sunday, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman has five points and 23 hits through 20 appearances this season. The 26-year-old has been in a depth role on Pittsburgh's blue line and should see similar action next season as well.