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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Mar 28, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Brian Boyle (24) skates on the ice during the second period of a 3-2 win over Florida Panthers at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Brian Boyle (24) skates on the ice during the second period of a 3-2 win over Florida Panthers at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Bryan Boyle

Other than our third line centre spot, our fourth line centre may be open for the taking as well. Enter Bryan Boyle, who may be one of the most effective fourth line centres in the league.

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He is a big guy, has tremendous penalty-killing skills, and key faceoff abilities makes him a coveted forward. He is also decent at offence, putting up about 20 points each season. Boyle can be a perfect fit for the Penguins and he would only boost our defensive play even more.