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    SPORTSNET: Sonny Sachdeva lists the Vegas Golden Knights, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild as five potential trade partners for the struggling Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins haven?t suitably addressed last summer?s departure via free agency of third-line center Nick Bonino. GM Jim Rutherford is aware of the problem and seems to be inching closer toward a midseason deal.
    Sachdeva notes the Golden Knights were among three teams to recently express interest in Penguins defenseman Ian Cole. If they?re still keen, he suggests swapping Cole for Erik Haula or Cody Eakin. The Leafs were also reportedly interested in Cole and center Tyler Bozak is often mentioned by the Pittsburgh media as a player the Pens brass ?hold in high regard.?
    Derick Brassard could be an option if the Senators decide to shake up their struggling roster. While his $5 million cap hit could be difficult to absorb, Sachdeva reminds us of the Pens? earlier interest in Matt Duchene ($6 million cap hit) prior to the Colorado Avalanche shipping him to Ottawa. Center Jean-Gabriel Pageau could be another player of interest for the Pens. The Senators could seek defensive help, prompting Sachdeva to suggest Cole or Olli Maatta as possibilities.
    The Avalanche were also among the clubs with interest in Cole. Sachdeva suggests Carl Soderberg, whose offensive skills could be a good fit with the Pens. There?s also a chance the Penguins could try to bring back Matt Cullen, who departed last summer to sign with the Minnesota Wild. Cullen seems like an odd man out with the Wild and Sachdeva doubts it?ll cost the Penguins much to acquire him.

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    this should come as no surprise really... Cullen, Soderberg, Pageau the 3 names I see as most likely.... Haula, Eakins, Brassard don't make sense... Vegas in 1st, why would they sell integral pieces?
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    Ya, they've pretty much been on the hunt most of the season.
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    Just take Bozak already, put him with Kessel. Heck take JVR too and have the leafs old #1 as their #3 line.

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    Quote Originally Posted by praba View Post
    Just take Bozak already, put him with Kessel. Heck take JVR too and have the leafs old #1 as their #3 line.
    I like your thinking.

    If anything it wont be to the trade deadline though. And I dont think JVR is going anywhere.

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