The Pittsburgh Penguins tried to get a jump on the rest of the NHL by strengthening their roster through two trades this week. With the trade deadline set for April 3rd, Penguins management made sure they set the market for their competitors instead of having it dictated to them.
With the early addition of Brenden Morrow from the Dallas Stars, the Penguins made sure they added one of the top forwards available.
Morrow's production may have slipped some, but he brings leadership, effort and experience with him every night. Though he may not fill up the stat sheet the way he used to, he can still put up valuable points and has all the intangibles needed to provide the kind of value the scoresheet does not measure.
The second addition of San Jose defenseman Douglas Murray is less heralded, but will be just as important. Adding a veteran defender who is physical and does all the little things is huge.
Murray was leading the Sharks in blocked shots and hits before the trade. He will be a valuable piece to plug into the penalty kill and his size and strength will be useful in clearing the front of the net.
Depth, experience and production were ...
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Article written by Christopher Almeras
Penguins Set the Direction of the Trade Market with Early Acquisitions
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