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Penguins Dumoulin a Pleasant Surprise

Our Pittsburgh Penguins are in a state of flux these days. The team’s up for sale. Superstars are struggling to score. Players are airing their gripes to the press. Rumors are swirling anew that coach Mike Johnston’s job may be in jeopardy.

Heck, it’s downright depressing if you’re a Pens fan.

Searching for a bright spot? How about the play of Brian Dumoulin.

Thrust into full-time duty with the offseason departures of Christian Ehrhoff and Paul Martin, the former Boston College star has quietly emerged as one of the black-and-gold’s steadiest defensemen.