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Pittsburgh Penguins Activate Ryan Graves

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that defenseman Ryan Graves has been activated off of injured reserve. Graves landed on IR on Jan. 22 as the result of an upper-body injury, and ended up missing four games.

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Penguins activate Ryan Graves from injured reserve

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that defenseman Ryan Graves has been activated from injured reserve. Graves had missed the last four games with an undisclosed injury after sustaining one during their 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on January 21st, although at what point of the game he suffered the injury is not known.

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Penguins place Ryan Graves on waivers

A veteran NHL blueliner has become available. On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins placed defenseman Ryan Graves on waivers, giving the other 31 teams a chance to claim him.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 29

Penguins To Place Ryan Graves On Waivers

After acquiring Yegor Chinakhov earlier today, the Penguins needed to open up a spot on their active roster for him. They’ve determined how to do that

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Penguins announce multiple roster moves

The Penguins have shifted around their roster on Tuesday. Most notably, reigning AHL ’Goalie of the Month’ Sergei Murashov has been recalled to the NHL lineup. Pittsburgh has also recalled forward Danton Heinen and defenseman Ryan Graves.

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30-Year-Old Defenceman to Be Placed on Waivers

The Pittsburgh Penguins are making their decisions regarding how their roster looks on Opening Night. Veteran defenceman Ryan Graves is not in those plans.

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Graves, MacEwen Among 17 Players on Waivers – 10/04/25

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Penguins Make Bold Moves with AHL Assignments and Graves on Waivers

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Penguins to waive veteran defenseman

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Bruins' David Pastrnak dealing with knee tendinitis since last year

Andrew Fantucchio: Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak was back skating with the main group yesterday. Steve Conroy: Pastrnak said that all last season, he was dealing with tendinitis in his knee.

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Examining The Penguins’ Options For Ryan Graves

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Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo looking for more starts with Boston or elsewhere

Seth Rorabaugh of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Graves finished the second year of his six-year contract with a $4.5 million cap hit.

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Penguins Scratching Ryan Graves Sends Clear Trade Message

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a bold statement by scratching defenseman Ryan Graves on Saturday as the team took on and beat the San Jose Sharks. A $4.5 million 2023 offseason acquisition, he was one of the three high-profile additions made by GM Kyle Dubas.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / October 22, 2024

Penguins Defenseman Not The Issue

Last season was Pittsburgh defenceman Ryan Graves‘ first in Pittsburgh. His offensive totals were the lowest in his career in a full season, as he had 14 points.

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Ryan Graves Checklist: New & Improved, Or Problem?

Ryan Graves has assumed the unpopular role among the Pittsburgh Penguins fanbase. The big defenseman struggled in his first season with the Penguins after signing a six-year free agent deal, and everyone from president of hockey operations/GM Kyle Dubas to coach Mike Sullivan challenged the defenseman to raise his game.

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Projecting Penguins’ Defenceman Bounce-Back Season

Ryan Graves‘ first season with the Penguins was underwhelming. However, past comparable situations leave room for Ryan Graves’ bounce-back. Graves’ first season with the Pittsburgh Penguins had ups and downs.

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

Penguins Defenseman Ryan Graves Sidelined By Concussion

CRANBERRY — Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Graves has been diagnosed with a concussion. Coach Mike Sullivan, who announced Graves’ injury following the team’s practice at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex Friday, did not offer a projected timeline for his return.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / January 14, 2024

Sullivan Digging Graves, Bumps Him Back Up to No. 2 Pairing

CRANBERRY — The Pittsburgh Penguins signed Ryan Graves to a six-year, $27 million contract last July because they projected him as a solid top-four defenseman.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Penguins on SI / January 3, 2024

Penguins Reaching Breaking Point with Ryan Graves

The Ryan Graves story with the Pittsburgh Penguins continues to be a trainwreck. The 28-year-old defenseman took under half a season to become the biggest question mark on the roster.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Penguins on SI / January 3, 2024

Penguins Still Relying on Ryan Graves

With each passing game, it becomes clearer that Ryan Graves is not yet working out for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Graves was one of Kyle Dubas’ biggest free agent signings in his first summer as president and general manager of the Penguins, and this are yet to really take off.