Sestito has decided to hang up his skates and end his professional career, Steve Jones of the Rome Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sestito was one of an increasingly rare class of NHL player whose sole role is that of an enforcer. In 154 NHL games -- split between the Blue Jackets, Flyers, Canucks and Penguins -- the winger notched 10 goals, 11 assists and 499 PIM. The veteran won't find his name in the record books and won't be attending a number retiring ceremony, but his presence of the ice will almost certainly be missed by his teammates.

Sestito (undisclosed) was placed on waivers Thursday by the Penguins, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Once the Penguins added Ryan Reaves in the offseason, Sestito was not going to make the 23-man roster. One of the few remaining enforcers in the league, the winger could certainly get called up during the year depending on who Pittsburgh is facing -- think Columbus or Philadelphia -- but will otherwise serve as a veteran leader with the Baby Pens for the rest of the season. Per NHL rules, Sestito was required to be cleared from his undisclosed injury before he could hit the waiver wire.

Sestito (undisclosed) is progressing, per Penguins coach Mike Sullivan, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The scrappy winger sustained his injury last Friday in a collision with teammate Ryan Reaves. We consider him day-to-day.

Sestito did not return to practice after colliding with teammate Ryan Reaves at training camp Friday, Michelle Crechiolo of Pens Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sestito was likely a long shot to make the 23-man roster for Opening Night, especially after the Pens brought in fellow enforcer Reaves -- who has slightly more offensive upside. Sestito figures to spent the bulk of the 2017-18 campaign with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Sestito re-signed a one-year, two-way deal with Pittsburgh on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

With the addition of Ryan Reaves, it seemed as though Sestito's time with Pittsburgh might come to an end as the organization's lone enforcer, but instead the 32-year-old will stay in the Burgh for another year. The bruising winger has played in just 17 NHL contests over the last two seasons and probably shouldn't be expected to log too many additional games during the 2017-18 campaign.

Sestito was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Sestito will link up with the Baby Pens who are kicking off their postseason against AHL Providence on Friday. With Pittsburgh having secured its spot in the next round, this move seems designed to get the veteran some much needed ice time, with a recall coming once the Penguins know when they will be back in action.

Sestito (upper body) is projected to be in the lineup against the Maple Leafs on Saturday, NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

NHL teams have mostly trended away from enforcers, but Sestito apparently didn't get that memo. He'll be on the third line protecting rookie Dominik Simon and a standout from last year's Stanley Cup run, Nick Bonino.

Sestito (upper body) is not ready to return to the lineup against the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Of the handful of injured Pens, Sestito is likely the last one fantasy owners are concerned about returning when you consider he has just two helpers in 11 games this season. When in the lineup, the winger is averaging less than five minutes of ice time per game and will likely only be utilized as an enforcer to protect Pittsburgh's stars if he suits up.

Sestito is considering day-to-day with an upper-body ailment, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

After serving out a four-game suspension, Sestito garnered just his second point of the season on St. Patrick's Day despite logging a mere 2:07 of ice time. The 32-year-old is one of the last remaining enforcers in the league -- a role he seems to relish. As such, fantasy owners certainly want to pursue other options unless drastically in need of PIM. With Sestito out, the team recalled Oskar Sundqvist from the minors to fill out the game-day lineup.

Sestito (suspension) is available to suit up against the Devils on Friday having served out his four-game ban.

EDGE Analysis

Sestito delivered a crushing blow to Winnipeg's Toby Enstrom in a matchup that is quickly turning into a rivalry based on several significant hits -- some pushing the boundaries of legal, others crossing it. The enforcer managed to compile 20 PIM against the Jets despite logging a mere 1:02 of ice time. Whether Sestito cracks the lineup Friday is likely contingent on the health of fellow winger Patric Hornqvist (concussion).