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Pittsburgh Penguins: Assessing Eric Fehr’s Fit in Pittsburgh’s Top-Nine

There’s a lot of debate among Pittsburgh Penguins fans and media about the role of Eric Fehr. Will he flank Nick Bonino on the third line? Will he occupy either the third or fourth line center position while Bonino handles the other?

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The great thing about a player like Fehr is that he’s capable of playing multiple positions. He played right-wing for the Washington Capitals until transitioning to center over the last two seasons, and he recognized success at both positions.

When Fehr returns to the lineup after recovering from elbow surgery, the Pens will have a problem that all teams would love to deal with.