Why, it’s getting to be a regular routine. Each year around this time, the Penguins dip into their farm system and pluck out a youthful nugget or two to spice up the mix.
In 2016, they mined a veritable bonanza of kid forwards, not to mention goalie Matt Murray. Last season? Mid-season call-up Jake Guentzel lit up scoreboards around the league. This year Dominik Simon and Zach Aston-Reese are doing the honors.
Fellow PenguinPoop writer Other Rick, who’s championed playing kids from the get-go (and provided inspiration for this article), must be pleased.