Penguins activate Melvin Fernström, assign him to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

The Pittsburgh Penguins removed Melvin Fernström from injured non-roster status and assigned the forward to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Friday, Oct. 9, the NHL club announced.

Fernström had been rehabilitating a shoulder injury with the AHL team, according to TribLive. The outlet reported that the injury required surgery and that he had not played since March 22.

The move confirms a change in his NHL roster designation. Pittsburgh's announcement did not specify when he would play his next game.