Johnstone was designated for waivers Wednesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.
Johnstone recorded three goals and nine points in 41 AHL regular-season contests with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2023-24. The 28-year-old made his NHL debut Dec. 8 against the Panthers, recording no points and two hits in 7:19 of ice time, but he hasn't played at the top level since then.
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Penguins' Marc Johnstone: Sent down
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Johnstone was assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday, according to Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.
Johnstone didn't play for Pittsburgh after logging 7:19 of ice time during his NHL debut Dec. 8 against Florida. He has two goals and five points in 21 AHL outings this season. The demotions of Johnstone and Johnny Gruden could pave the way for Noel Acciari (lower body) and Rickard Rakell (upper body) to return Monday against Minnesota.
