Kasperi Kapanen’s struggles are well-documented to this point. But as we get ever closer to the trade deadline, his name is inevitably going to come up in some form or fashion. So, looking at the Pittsburgh Penguins and their revolving door of players alongside Evgeni Malkin, will the addition of a winger be a priority for Ron Hextall and company? [PensBurgh]
And speaking of Kapanen and his inconsistencies, the Penguins shuffled their lines at practice yesterday, signaling that Mike Sullivan wants to see more consistency from the middle forwards, with or without Kapanen. [Trib Live]
One group of players that have played well over this last stretch of games is the fourth line.