One of the more interesting nuggets of the Penguins’ draft pick came in the moments following the selection of forward Samuel Poulin. General manager Jim Rutherford was interviewed for NBCSN on live television by Kathryn Tappen.
Tappen asked a very direct and pertinent question given all the trade whispers and reports and frankly media-driven “reports” on the Pens.
When asked about Kessel trade rumors, Rutherford said, “that’s exactly what it is, it’s rumors.”
“My comments were at the end of the season there was a lot of speculation that everyone is available.