It is no secret that the Pittsburgh Penguins have not found an abundance of playoff success in recent NHL seasons. The Penguins' lack of depth and compete level has cost them dearly on the grandest stage.
Most recently, the New York Rangers bounced the Pens from the 2013-14 Eastern Conference Semifinals. As a result, the house was cleared. Both head coach Dan Bylsma and general manager Ray Shero lost their jobs.
Whether these firings were warranted is largely up for debate, but one thing was apparent: The Penguins were not deep enough. This is why new acquisitions like David Perron are key to the franchise’s success in the near future.
Perron’s acquisition was largely viewed as a move to bolster the Penguins down the left wing, where they’ve been hampered by injuries thus far. Good for roughly 47 points per season thus far in his career, the 26-year-old fits that bill nicely.
Perron’s skill complements the top players in the Penguins' lineup nicely. He's currently paired with Sidney Crosby, and opponents have not read the book on the duo just yet.
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