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Who’s Who of the Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Rumor Circus

By Nick Vucic

TAMPA, FL - APRIL 18: Mark Letestu
TAMPA, FL - APRIL 18: Mark Letestu /
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  • Evander Kane (Buffalo Sabres, Left Wing) [$5.25m, UFA] – While acquiring Kane’s scoring touch and physicality would be welcome additions to the Penguins, there’s multiple issues that could present a problem from making this a reality. They include his cap hit and that he will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of this year.
  • Max Pacioretty (Montreal Canadiens, Left Wing) [$4.5m, 1 year] – Another team looking to rebuild, the Canadiens are willing to sell off at least some pieces, including possibly Pacioretty. With 33 points this season, I’m not sure the cost and the cap hit are what the Penguins are in the market for, but that could change depending on the market.
  • Tyler Bozak (Toronto Maple Leafs, Center) [$4.2m, UFA] – Acquiring Bozak to play with Kessel on the 3rd line could pay dividends for the Penguins, but could also end unexpectedly if Bozak fails to produce much offense, especially with a cap hit north of $4 million. Unless the Leafs look to start selling, which is still up in the air, Bozak will likely remain a Leaf until the offseason.
PITTSBURGH, PA – JANUARY 14: New York Rangers Left Wing Michael Grabner (40) skates with the puck on a breakaway and scores during the first period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers on January 14, 2018, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – JANUARY 14: New York Rangers Left Wing Michael Grabner (40) skates with the puck on a breakaway and scores during the first period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers on January 14, 2018, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
  • Michael Grabner (New York Rangers, Left Wing, Right Wing) [$1.65m, UFA] – Speed is a hard thing to pass up and Grabner is one of the speediest around. With his reasonable cap hit, he could make the Penguins an even faster team. With many potential suitors, the Rangers will probably be able to price the Penguins out of the market on Grabner.
  • Mike Hoffman (Ottawa Senators, Left Wing, Center) [$5.187m, 2 years] – With 37 points in 55 games on a bad Ottawa team and a relatively attractive contract, Hoffman is one of the more attractive players available this deadline, which also makes it unlikely the Penguins can afford him or the Senator’s asking price.
  • J. G. Pageau (Ottawa Senators, Center) [$3.1m, 2 years] – The 25-year-old Pageau could slot into the Penguins 3rd line and provide more scoring upside than would be expected from Sheahan, but with term left on the contract and a less than stellar offensive year, Pageau is likely not a priority for the Penguins this year.
  • Johnny Oduya (Ottawa Senators, Defense) [$1.0m, UFA] – A cheap veteran defenseman, who wouldn’t cost much. He could provide a 6th/7th option similar to Mark Streit last year. However, at 36, there’s still some question about how much Oduya has left in the tank.
  • Luke Schenn (Arizona Coyotes, Defense) [$1.25m, UFA] – A steady bottom-pairing, low-cost defenseman that could replace the loss of someone like Matt Hunwick or Ian Cole.
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