Did the Bo Horvat trade open the flood gates for moves involving the Pittsburgh Penguins?
As one of the biggest trade pieces in the NHL finally finds a new home, it looks as if teams in the Metropolitan Division are doing all they can to bolster their lineup, will the Pittsburgh Penguins join in?
They sure need to; if the Penguins have any plans of continuing to compete against their Metro division rivals, they and general manager Ron Hextall are going to have to start making calls.
This comes from more than just Bo Horvat getting dealt to the New York Islanders, it’s the other teams in the race in the Metro having links to other key trade targets.
Future Hall of Famer Patrick Kane has long been linked to the New York Rangers, while the New Jersey Devils could be a fit for Timo Meier.
Who have the Penguins been linked to? Well, no one. It’s been radio silent on Hextall’s end.
The entire Metropolitan Division is a tight race and the Penguins have been fading as they drove towards their bye week.
There is no real reason why the Penguins should return from their break with the same exact lineup and getting players back from injuries doesn’t count.
The Penguins locker room needs new blood and a jump start of any kind to find some traction.
Hopefully the Horvat deal is the big move that sparks the trade market and the flood gates open for more moves across the NHL.
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