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The Colorado Avalanche placed defenseman John Ludvig on waivers Wednesday, as confirmed by Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli. Through eight appearances with the Avalanche this season, Ludvig has registered two assists alongside six penalty minutes and a minus-four rating.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 11

Avalanche recall John Ludvig from conditioning loan

After two weeks spent in the American Hockey League with the Colorado Eagles, defenseman John Ludvig will return to the NHL.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Mile High Hockey / December 31

Eagles Takeaways: Colorado’s power play fizzles in loss to Coachella Valley

The Eagles go 0/6 on the power play against the Firebirds and into a 0/17 slump on the current road trip. The Colorado Eagles headed into New Year’s Eve against the Coachella Valley Firebirds (SEA) after a successful weekend in Tucson (UTA).

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28

Avalanche make four roster moves

It was a busy day for the Avalanche on top of their trade with Nashville earlier today. The team announced (Twitter link) that they have loaned defenseman John Ludvig to AHL Colorado on a conditioning assignment while also assigning forward Givani Smith to the Eagles.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / October 16

Avalanche Defenseman John Ludvig ‘Surprised’ Coach Jared Bednar In First Game

Newly acquired Avalanche defenseman John Ludvig played his first game in burgundy and blue on Monday night in the 6-2 loss to the New York Islanders. While the game was full of mistakes up and down the Avs lineup, Ludvig stood out in some areas in a positive way.

Colorado Avalanche News / Mile High Hockey / October 5

Avalanche claim defenseman John Ludvig off waivers

Chris Wagner and TJ Tynan were also placed on waivers. It was expected the Colorado Avalanche would be active on the waiver wire ahead of opening night but when they claimed a defenseman on Saturday afternoon it came as a surprise.

NHL News / Colorado Hockey Now / October 5

Avalanche Claim Defenseman John Ludvig Off Waivers

The Avalanche added another defenseman on Saturday, claiming John Ludvig from waivers. The former Pittsburgh Penguins blueliner played 33 games last year.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 5

Colorado Avalanche claim John Ludvig off waivers

The Colorado Avalanche have added some depth to their blueline, as the team has claimed John Ludvig off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sportnet’s Elliotte Friedman was first to report the claim.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / October 5

Sam Poulin Clears, But Ludvig Claimed off Waivers

Former Pittsburgh Penguins first-round pick Sam Poulin did not make the team’s final 23-player roster and was placed on waivers Friday. Saturday at 2 p.m., he cleared waivers and will join the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to continue his career with the Penguins organization.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / October 4

Penguins Waive 7, Including Former First-Round Pick, Defenseman

The Pittsburgh Penguins housecleaning continued Friday afternoon when the team placed 2019 first-round pick Sam Poulin on waivers. Poulin, 23, has struggled to find his footing with the Penguins organization, but this is the first year in which he must pass through waivers to be assigned to the WBS Penguins.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / August 20

PensBurgh Top 25 Under 25: #12 - John Ludvig

An early-season waiver claim last year may be relegated to the minors. The 2024 version of our PensBurgh Top 25 Under 25 countdown rolls on with a waiver-claimed defenseman who made his NHL debut with the Pittsburgh Penguins last season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / July 25

PHN’s Penguins Prospect Ranks 10+: Poulin Falling, Others Rising

For the first time in memory, the Pittsburgh Penguins are amassing prospects. Not since former general manager Craig Patrick was shoved into rebuilding with young players by virtue of the organization’s empty bank account in the early 2000s has the organization shown such a devotion to the talent pipeline.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / June 6

2023-24 Season in Review: John Ludvig

From being a waiver pickup to the IR to showcasing a physical style, it certainly was an eventful year for John Ludvig Player: John Ludvig Born: August

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / May 15

Penguins’ Letang, Ludvig, Nieto undergo surgeries, have long-term recovery timeliens

Pittsburgh Penguins President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas announced that Penguins skaters Kris Letang, John Ludvig and Matt Nieto have undergone recent surgeries.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 15

Three Penguins players undergo surgeries

Three Penguins have gone under the knife in recent weeks, general manager Kyle Dubas announced Wednesday.

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CRANBERRY — The Pittsburgh Penguins traded Jake Guentzel to Carolina on March 7. A few hours after the deal, which netted a package that included Michael Bunting, was announced, the Penguins absorbed a 6-0 loss to Washington at PPG Paints Arena, the by-product of their most dispirited effort of the season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / March 29, 2024

Let’s Get Physical: These Two Penguins Defensemen Like to Hit

CRANBERRY — John Ludvig has appeared in 32 games since the Pittsburgh Penguins claimed him off waivers from Florida last Oct. 9. During that time, he’s logged a total of 376 minutes, 34 seconds of ice time, an average of 11:46 per game.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Penguins on SI / March 16, 2024

Rookie Defenseman Set to Help Penguins Playoff Push

PITTSBURGH – When the Pittsburgh Penguins traded Chad Ruhwedel to the New York Rangers, a window of opportunity opened for a few key faces. Without Ruhwedel in the lineup, young Penguins blueliners like John Ludvig and Ryan Shea would likely see more playing time in the NHL.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / March 15, 2024

Penguins Six-Pack: ‘We Just Weren’t Thinking’; Ludvig’s Net Gain

What matters most to the Pittsburgh Penguins, of course, is how their 6-3 victory against San Jose at PPG Paints Arena Thursday night ended. This is, after all, a bottom-line business, and the Penguins finished the evening with a badly needed victory and a couple of points.