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Even after the Patric Hörnqvist trade, the Penguins have just over $6M in cap space. Could the LA Kings pluck Marcus Pettersson to fill their LHD needs?
The Penguins and Panthers made an interesting trade last week, swapping forward Patric Hornqvist for defenseman Mike Matheson. The trade could end up playing favorably for the LA Kings, who are in the market for a left-handed defenseman.
The Matheson trade stockpiles left-handed defensemen on the Penguins’ roster. With the organization having just over $6M in cap space this offseason and depleted draft capital, general manager Jim Rutherford could have the incentive to move a significant piece.