HBK 2.0. Better offensive 2 way 3rd line center who can still win face offs. Potent pk and pp with multiple options for both after this

Need to add that 24 2nd rounder

Hell no.

Anaheim declines. No interest for any reason in either player, even off waivers.

If the Pens were able to dump 4.25 mill in forwards they wouldn't be signing a bunch 4th liners like this. They would go after someone who is a quality middle 6 guy. They have enough depth for the bottom 6, they need to get an impact guy. This is unnecessary and a waste of space.

I thought this was going to be a John Gibson trade.

I think a downside of the EK trade was losing DeSmith in the deal. I’m not buying Nedeljkovic playing 30 games and seeing the penguins making the playoffs. They need another goalie.