Hugh McGing
Hugh McGing is a veteran AHL depth forward on a one-year AHL-only contract with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, with no realistic path onto the Pittsburgh Penguins' NHL roster in the near term.
Role
McGing signed a one-year AHL deal with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (Pittsburgh's AHL affiliate) on July 7, 2026, after six seasons in the St. Louis Blues organization. He attended Pittsburgh's NHL training camp but was assigned to WBS during the second wave of roster cuts, reported by Yahoo Sports and The Hockey News on approximately September 24, 2026. He is not on an NHL contract, so there is no NHL line, power-play unit, or ice time to report; his usage will be with WBS in the AHL.
He is an experienced pro who has produced at the AHL level and could earn an NHL call-up on an emergency or injury basis if Pittsburgh's forward depth is tested during the season.
He is on an AHL-only contract, meaning the Penguins have no NHL roster spot reserved for him; he was among the first cuts from NHL camp, and depth-forward AHL signings on one-way AHL deals rarely see meaningful NHL time.
Where analysts split
Broad agreement. No outlet frames McGing as an NHL fantasy consideration; coverage treats his camp assignment to WBS as a routine roster-cut transaction rather than a debated role decision.
Research confidence: thin. Outlooks are grounded in web search over current reporting and refreshed through the season.
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