The Pittsburgh Penguins head into the All-Star Break in the final wild card spot of the Eastern Conference. How has Kris Letang Performed to this point in the season? 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 [https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/35559724/islanders-add-much-needed-offense-land-bo-horvat-canucks] 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 [https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/blackhawks/what-would-blackhawks-rangers-trade-involving-patrick-kane-look] to the New York Rangers, while the New Jersey Devils could be a fit for Timo Meier. [https://theathletic.com/4126173/2023/01/26/timo-meier-trade-sharks-devils/] 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. Make sure you bookmark Inside the Penguins [http://insidethepenguins.com/]for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more! Bryan Rust Delivering in Different Ways for Penguins [https://www.si.com/nhl/penguins/podcasts/bryan-rust-delivering-different-ways-pittsburgh-penguins] Penguins Can't Be Afraid to Trade Key Players [https://www.si.com/nhl/penguins/pens-talk/pittsburgh-penguins-cant-affraid-trade-key-players] Goaltending Trade Targets for the Penguins [https://www.si.com/nhl/penguins/podcasts/goaltending-trade-targets-pittsburgh-penguins] Penguins' Core Not at Fault for Team Struggles [https://www.si.com/nhl/penguins/pens-talk/pittsburgh-penguins-core-not-fault-team-struggles] Jeff Carter Needs Scratched from Penguins Lineup [https://www.si.com/nhl/penguins/pens-talk/jeff-carter-needs-scratched-pittsburgh-penguins-lineup] * undefined * undefined