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ESPN's Pierre LeBrun is one of the most respected guys that covers the sport so when he writes it is usually a good idea to read.
Today in his Cross Checks blog he mentioned the Pittsburgh Penguins.
He said they are looking to add both a forward and a defenseman.
The Pittsburgh Penguins already have picked up top-line winger David Perron and fourth-line center Maxim Lapierre, but they’re likely not done.
Word is the Pens could still add both a piece up front and on the back end -- or at least one of them.
Some names you have seen on this blog before such as Daniel Winnik, Mike Santorelli, Jeff Petry, and Cody Franson. The other two names, not so much.
On defense, I think the Pens would like to add a bit more experience if they can swing it. Those on their radar include Cody Franson, Jeff Petry and, to a lesser degree, Scott Hannan and Jan Hejda.
If Marc Methot doesn’t re-sign with the Ottawa Senators, he’d be another guy to throw on the list, although the competition would be fierce for his services.
Scott Hannan would be a classic Ray Shero move. It would be Doug Murray part deux. Awful idea.
Jan Hejda is also a not so hot idea.
Marc Methot on the other hand would be worthy of inquiring about:
In the cases of Hannan and Hejda I wouldn't understand why you would trade assets to acquire guys who are playing at a worse level than the kids on your own team. Playing Derrick Pouliot is a better option than those guys. Don't fall into the same trap as the last regime. Experience is overrated. It doesn't mean a thing if you stink at actually playing hockey.
On the Daniel Winnik/Mike Santorelli front the Leafs are reportedly looking for a second-round pick. This probably means they would be willing to take a third round pick, unfortunately for the Penguins they don't have one of those.
That's all for now.
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