The NHL trade deadline is tomorrow, but the Penguins acted on Sunday with a different type of transaction to extend the contract of Defenseman Mark Friedman for two more seasons.
At the age of 26, Friedman has only played 36 career NHL games, and has often been a healthy scratch as an extra player. This season he has 20 games with the Pens, recording one goal and four assists.
Friedman has showed some admirable qualities to make the team want him to stay, despite being a fringe level player. Friedman plays well when he has gotten the opportunity, even after long breaks in between action.