Pittsburgh Penguins Offseason: Metro Division Under-the-Radar Impact Players

Apr 22, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center

(87) takes the ice against the New York Rangers during the first period in game four of the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

We have not seen this much talent and excitement for the Metropolitan division in a long time. Even going back to before the Metro existed, when it was called the Atlantic Division. Big name players have headed to Pittsburgh, Washington and Columbus this offseason, while the big names such as Sidney Crosby, John Tavares, Alexander Ovechkin, Rick Nash and Brandon Saad will be in the spot light for their respective teams.

I wanted to take a look at some under-the-radar players who will make a huge impact for each team in the Metro division. These players will be vital to the success of their respective teams, moving forward towards playoffs and hoping to bring Lord Stanley back to the Eastern Conference for the first time since the Boston Bruins did so in 2011.

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