The days before expansion led to several key decisions (and non-decisions) for all the NHL teams as they grapple with how they want to get through the process. Who in the Penguins’ division did good? Who did bad?
Let’s judge the trades made before the lists were due, as well as the lists themselves. This isn’t the end of the world to be at the bottom, nor does finishing at the top mean certain success next season, but it’s always fun to see where teams stack up.
8. Pittsburgh
—I think the Pens had the worst week of any team in the division, they traded Jared McCann for nothing that will help next season.