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Five Things To Be Grateful For As A Penguins Fan

With Thanksgiving Day here, it is that time of year to spend time with family and friends and be thankful for everything you have. It is also important to be thankful as Pittsburgh Penguins fans, as there is a lot to be thankful for.

5. The Phil Kessel Trade

On July 1, 2015, the Penguins and the Toronto Maple Leafs made a deal sending forwards Phil Kessel and Tyler Biggs, defenseman Tim Erixon and a 2016 second-round pick to Pittsburgh. Going to Toronto was Nick Spaling, forward Kasperi Kapanen, defenceman Scott Harrington, plus first- and third-round picks from 2016.