The Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton Penguins have added veteran net‑minder Cam Johnson to their roster, inking him to an AHL contract that brings a proven ECHL stalwart into the fold.
Johnson, 32, spent the last seven seasons backstopping the Florida Everblades, where his consistency earned him a reputation as a reliable starter.
His arrival coincides with the recent acquisition of the Everblades by the Hoffman Family of Companies, a move that has reshaped the developmental landscape for Pittsburgh’s prospects.
A fragile pipeline
Among those prospects, 19‑year‑old Gabriel D’Aigle has drawn particular attention. After posting a .925 save percentage in three appearances and a playoff game with the Wheeling Nailers, the youngster is expected to turn professional this season.
D’Aigle’s rights remain on Wheeling’s eight‑player qualified list, but the team’s lack of a traditional management structure — no general manager has been named — has left his trajectory uncertain.
The Penguins currently carry five goalies under contract, including Taylor Gauthier, who general manager Kyle Dubas has said will receive an AHL promotion, and the newly signed Johnson, pushing the depth chart to a full six.
With a new head coach, Nate DiCasmirro, in place after Ryan Papaioannou’s move to the Abbotsford Canucks, the organization is navigating a transitional period that could reshape how its affiliates operate.
The coming weeks will likely determine whether D’Aigle finds a path through the system or is dealt elsewhere, a decision that will ripple through the Penguins’ future planning.