Pinelli was placed on waivers by Los Angeles on Thursday, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.
Pinelli had 14 goals, 35 points and 50 PIM in 65 regular-season appearances with AHL Ontario in 2025-26. The 23-year-old is expected to start the upcoming campaign in the minors, but he might make his NHL debut later in the season.