Chaput recently signed with Barys Astana in the KHL, per Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com.
Chaput recorded 33 points (12 goals, 21 assists) in 57 games last season with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The 30-year-old Chaput has scored six goals with 16 assists in 182 career NHL contests. The move to the KHL will likely signal the end of his North American playing career.
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Penguins' Michael Chaput: Demoted to AHL
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Chaput was returned to AHL Wilkes-Barre Scranton on Friday.
Chaput was brought up by the big club ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Boston, but the 29-year-old vet didn't crack the lineup against the Bruins or the Senators on Thursday. Chaput has yet to appear in an NHL contest this season and likely won't be doing so anytime soon.
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Penguins' Michael Chaput: Brought up from minors
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Chaput was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre.Scranton on Monday.
Chaput will be in the mix for a spot in the lineup against Boston on Tuesday after Evgeni Malkin was placed in the league's COVID-19 protocols, though youngster Valtteri Puustinen, who has been tearing it up in the minors, was called up as well. Even if Chaput does get the chance to play, it figures to be in a bottom-six role and he shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value.
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Penguins' Michael Chaput: Dropped to AHL affiliate
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Chaput was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday.
Chaput will presumably remain in the minors through the NHL's All-Star break. The 29-year-old forward has yet to crack the Penguins' lineup this season.
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Penguins' Michael Chaput: Joins active roster
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Chaput was recalled to the active roster by the Penguins on Tuesday.
Chaput has yet to feature in a game for Pittsburgh this season, suiting up exclusively in the minors. In those 22 games with the Baby Pens, the 29-year-old center has generated two goals and seven helpers. Even if Danton Heinen (upper body) remains sidelined, Chaput is unlikely to earn a spot in the lineup versus the Capitals on Tuesday.
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Penguins' Michael Chaput: Placed on waivers
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Chaput was waived by Pittsburgh on Friday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.
Chaput drew into 13 games with the Coyotes last season, going scoreless while posting a minus-7 rating. The 29-year-old forward may get into a few games with the Penguins this year, but he'll almost certainly spend most of his time in the minors.
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Penguins' Michael Chaput: Grabs two-year pact
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Chaput inked a one-year, two-way contract with Pittsburgh on Thursday.
Chaput spent most of last season on the taxi squad, as he logged just 13 games last year in which he registered three shots, 10 PIM and 19 hits while averaging 9:24 of ice time. Considering Chaput hasn't scored an NHL goal since the 2016-17 season when he was with Vancouver, he figures to be a non-factor in fantasy contests.
Chaput was assigned to the taxi squad Saturday, per CapFriendly.
Chaput won't be eligible to play in Saturday's season finale versus the Sharks. The 29-year-old forward made 13 appearances for the Coyotes this season, but he failed to record a point and added only 19 hits and a minus-7 rating in limited action.
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Coyotes' Michael Chaput: Suiting up Friday
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Chaput was promoted to the active roster for Friday's game against the Sharks.
Chaput has appeared in just two games since the start of April and will be in a bottom-line role Friday. He's been held without a point in 12 games this season.
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Coyotes' Michael Chaput: Shuffles to taxi squad
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Chaput was reassigned to Arizona's taxi squad Monday.
Chaput had been moved to the active roster for Saturday's game against Vegas, but it looks like he'll be moved back into a reserve role and sit out Monday's matchup with the Kings.
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Coyotes' Michael Chaput: Will play Saturday
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Chaput will be promoted to Arizona's active roster and play Saturday versus Vegas, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.
Chaput is expected to skate on the Coyotes' fourth line against the Golden Knights. He's gone scoreless through 11 top-level appearances this season.
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Coyotes' Michael Chaput: Sent to taxi squad
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Chaput was assigned to the taxi squad Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Chaput played in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Kings, his first game since March 18. He'll continue to be in the mix for bottom-six minutes.
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Coyotes' Michael Chaput: Rises to active roster
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Chaput was promoted to the active roster Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Chaput is now available for Wednesday's road game versus the Kings. The 28-year-old hasn't played since March 18, and he has suited up in just 10 NHL games this season without a point.
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Coyotes' Michael Chaput: Moves to taxi squad
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Chaput was demoted to the taxi squad Saturday.
This guarantees that Chaput won't play in Saturday's game versus the Sharks. The 28-year-old will sit out for his fifth straight game. He typically moves between the active roster and the taxi squad frequently.
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Coyotes' Michael Chaput: Joins active roster
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Chaput was recalled from the taxi squad Friday, according to CapFriendly.
Chaput will be a healthy scratch Friday for the fourth straight game. The 28-year-old has yet to score through 10 NHL appearances this season.
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Coyotes' Michael Chaput: Reverts to taxi squad
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Chaput was designated for the taxi squad Monday.
Chaput won't play in Monday's game versus the Avalanche. When he has suited up this year, Chaput has averaged 9:34 of ice time.
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Coyotes' Michael Chaput: Up from taxi squad
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Chaput was promoted to the active roster Sunday.
Chaput has played in three of the Coyotes' last eight games, averaging just 6:46 of ice time. He should continue to float in and out of the lineup for the rest of the year.
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Coyotes' Michael Chaput: Sent to taxi squad
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Chaput was assigned to the taxi squad Saturday.
Chaput cleared waivers and will join the taxi squad for now. The 28-year-old has no points in 10 games this year. He's appeared in seven of the Coyotes' previous 11 contests, but Hudson Fasching will take his place in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Ducks.
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Coyotes' Michael Chaput: Hits waivers
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Chaput was waived by Arizona on Friday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.
This is likely just a procedural move to give the Coyotes the ability to move Chaput between their taxi squad and active roster freely. The 28-year-old forward has gone scoreless through nine NHL appearances this season.
