With Penguins' center out day-to-day, the need for a trade increases

Mar 4, 2026

On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that center Blake Lizotte is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury, which is another blow to their center depth with Sidney Crosby already out.

In addition, centers Tristan Broz and Filip Hallander are both injured, and their statuses are currently unknown.

Does this latest blow spell the need for the Penguins to trade for a center by Friday's trade deadline? Let us know in the comments below!

The Pittsburgh Penguins, currently in playoff position and without Sidney Crosby, may look to add a viable center option at the NHL trade deadline.

thehockeynews.com5 Centers Penguins Should Target In Trade MarketThe Pittsburgh Penguins, currently in playoff position and without Sidney Crosby, may look to add a viable center option at the NHL trade deadline.

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