The NHL keeps a 23-player maximum roster in place through the trade deadline. Usually the Penguins run out of cap space before players, but this year they have too many players. As such, Matt Nieto has gone on waivers according to reports.
Nieto (PIT) on waivers
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 26, 2025
Pittsburgh has utilized rotating Bryan Rust and Boko Imama on and off the injured reserve to stay under the 23-play limit but these days everyone is healthy. Something had to give, and it ended up being the veteran Nieto.