— The Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday claimed defenseman John Ludvig off waivers. The 23 year is on a two-way contract with a $775,000 cap hit at the NHL level. Ludvig spent the entire 2022-2023 season with the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL, appearing in 54 games, totaling 3 goals and 14 assists. Ludvig originally drafted by Florida in the third round (69th overall) in the 2019 Draft, has appeared in 70 career AHL —

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