"The Penguins claimed center Cal O'Reilly off waivers from Phoenix on Wednesday.

General manager Ray Shero was Nashville's assistant general manager when the Predators selected O'Reilly in the fifth round of the 2005 NHL Draft. In 107 NHL games, the 25-year-old O'Reilly has 13 goals and 40 points.

O'Reilly was not with the Penguins before Wednesday night's game but was expected to join the team later in the evening. The Penguins like the depth he could provide at center, especially with Sidney Crosby and Jordan Staal out of the lineup."