The Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to rebuild a bit at this time. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang are not getting any younger. However, this team is not close to contending for a Stanley Cup. As a result, Pittsburgh is the only team in the NHL willing to sell its veteran players to get younger pieces in return.

Pittsburgh has acquired young players without sending out a veteran recently. Philip Tomasino and Cody Glass came over in separate trades, though both had previously played with the Nashville Predators. Rutger McGroarty also came over in a prospect swap with the Winnipeg Jets. These moves have helped give them young NHL talent without an immediate subtraction from their roster.

However, there are examples of the more traditional form of selling. Mainly, the Pen

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