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The 2019-20 prospectus: Justin Schultz

This is the 21st installment in a series of profiles of members of the Penguins' major-league roster, as listed alphabetically on the team's website. There will be one each weekday until all players have been addressed.

JUSTIN SCHULTZ

Age: 29
Size: 6 foot 2, 193 pounds
Position: Defenseman
Acquired: Trade with Edmonton, 2016
Salary-cap hit: $5.5 million, through 2019-20
2018-19 NHL stats: Two goals, 13 assists in 29 games

How he fits: Schultz should slot in on the No.