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 /

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Mar 21, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; San Jose Sharks forward Joe Thornton (19) carries the puck into the Minnesota Wild zone during the first period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports /

Joe Thornton

Jumbo Joe would be a great addition to the Pittsburgh Penguins. He is capable of being a number one centre, but with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin already filling our #1 and #2 spots, he could be the best third line centre in the league.

The problem though is his age and his contract. Thornton is 37 years old and will surely be looking to sign a three year contract. At his age, he is only declining, and the last thing we would want on our hands is a bad contract. If we can get him for one year, he would be an ideal addition to our team.

He is still chasing his first Stanley Cup championship. We can bring that to him. Perhaps this could intrigue him to take a discount. Either way, it doesn’t look too promising that Thornton can be a Penguin.

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