Pittsburgh Penguins: Top Centre Free Agents to Go After

Jun 8, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz (4) celebrates his goal with center Sidney Crosby (87) and right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) against the Nashville Predators during the first period in game five of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final at PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 8, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz (4) celebrates his goal with center Sidney Crosby (87) and right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) against the Nashville Predators during the first period in game five of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final at PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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Heading into free agency, it’s easy to see that the Pittsburgh Penguins most important hole that needs filling is depth down the middle.

Obviously Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin fill in the first two centre roles for the Pittsburgh Penguins, but there is still uncertainty down the middle.

Nick Bonino is an upcoming unrestricted free agent. If he chooses not to sign with the Penguins, there is an evident hole to fill. As we count down the days to free agency, let’s see who our top options are for the centre position.