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Pittsburgh Penguins: Who Could the Three Third-Line Centres Be?

ByMatthew Rodrigopulle|
PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 28: General Manager Jim Rutherford of the Pittsburgh Penguins answers questions in a press conference during Media Day for the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at PPG PAINTS Arena on May 28, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 28: General Manager Jim Rutherford of the Pittsburgh Penguins answers questions in a press conference during Media Day for the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at PPG PAINTS Arena on May 28, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - APRIL 09: Riley Sheahan #15 of the Detroit Red Wings follows the play against the New Jersey Devils during the final home game ever played at Joe Louis Arena on April 9, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. The Wings defeated the Devils 4-1. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – APRIL 09: Riley Sheahan

Riley Sheahan

I’ve mentioned him before as well and honestly, I think he makes a lot of sense.

Being only 25 and having a cap hit of only $2 million, Sheahan seems too good to be true. He can perfectly fill the third-line centre role behind Crosby and Malkin. Although he may not be the most dominant third-line centre, he definitely has time to develop into one. He can consistenly put up between 20-35 points, which is great for a third-line centre.

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The Detroit Red Wings are rebuilding and definitely need to shed some salary. A trade here could make a lot of sense for both teams and I feel like Rutherford is taking a good look at the Red Wings right now.

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