Nicolai Knyzhov Transactions

Knyzhov was released from his professional tryout agreement with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday, per Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Knyzhov will join the Pittsburgh Penguins on a professional tryout, the team announced Thursday.

Knyzhov was placed on waivers Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Knyzhov was recalled from AHL San Jose on Sunday.

Knyzhov was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Saturday,

Knyzhov was recalled from AHL San Jose on Sunday.

Knyzhov (Achilles) was activated from injured reserve and subsequently assigned to the AHL on Sunday.

Knyzhov (Achilles) was sent to AHL San Jose on Monday for a conditioning stint, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Knyzhov made the San Jose Sharks' Opening Night roster.