Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Scouts listed to attend the Penguins – Stars last night include Carolina Hurricanes (who sent management), Colorado Avalanche (2) Arizona Coyotes, and San Jose Sharks.
Joe Nieuwendyk is a scout/advisor for the Hurricanes and was at the game. ‘s name appeared in the rumor mill yesterday. The 25-year old Skinner has a year left on his deal at a $5.725 million cap hit.
Penguins director of pro scouting, Derek Clancy, has been actively scouting the LA Kings organization.
The Penguins also scouted the Buffalo Sabres twice in the past week, and are believed to be watching Evander Kane.