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Ex-Penguin Defenseman Claimed by Rival Capitals
25 Oct
Summary
- Capitals claimed defenseman Jack St. Ivany off waivers from Winnipeg.
- St. Ivany previously played three seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- The defenseman adds depth to the Capitals' blue line.
The Washington Capitals have bolstered their defensive corps by claiming defenseman Jack St. Ivany off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets. This move brings St. Ivany to one of the Penguins' major division rivals.
Prior to joining the Jets, St. Ivany played his first three NHL seasons with the Penguins from 2023-24 to 2025-26. During his tenure in Pittsburgh, he appeared in 53 games, notching nine assists, 63 blocks, and 116 hits. His most productive season with the Penguins was the past campaign, where he recorded a career-high seven assists in 20 games.
St. Ivany played in four games for the Jets this season before being placed on waivers. The 27-year-old defenseman will now look to make an impact with the Capitals, aiming to impress his new team. The Penguins had traded St. Ivany to the Jets during the previous off-season.
