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With 57 players on the expanded roster, the coaching staff has quite the task ahead to dwindle that number down to the 23-man roster that will go into the regular season. And despite having so many players to evaluate, there remain several free agents on the market looking for professional try-outs (PTO’s) that the Penguins ought to take a deeper look at. " } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Sonny Milano ", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "How has no one offered this player a contract? The 26-year-old forward had a breakout campaign last season in Anaheim, where he skated next to budding superstar, Trevor Zegras. He put up 14 goals and 20 assists for 34 points over 66 regular season games last season. Analytical models adore him, as he’s a very strong chance producer in the offensive zone. Yet, he remains unsigned as training camp rapidly approaches. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Sonny Milano would bring an excellent burst of speed and offensive touch to the enigmatic bottom six of the Pittsburgh Penguins. They should absolutely offer him a chance to make the roster out of training camp and see what he can do. " } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Evan Rodrigues ", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The biggest surprise performance last season for the Pittsburgh Penguins belonged to Evan Rodrigues. Registering a career-high 43 points last season, his first half of the regular season was a sterling success. He scored, he carried the puck with confidence, and he helped the Penguins navigate early injuries to their top two centers. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "His second half of last season was anything but a success, however. He reverted back to the established player the league knew him as a hard-working, bottom-six forward that can chip in a goal here and there. 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Three Players Penguins Should Still Invite to Training Camp