COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The name Evan Rodrigues most likely wouldn't ring a bell with most casual NHL fans. Afterall, Rodrigues, 28, has found the back of the net just 37 times over the course of his 240-game career with Buffalo and Pittsburgh.
Not only did Rodrigues center the Penguins' first line in their past two games against Tampa Bay and Toronto, it appears he's slated for more top line duty as Sidney Crosby's right winger.
The decision to do so, though curious, and likely temporary, has merit.
You may recall Rodrigues starting the 2020-21 season flanking Crosby.