With injuries last week to Evgeni Malkin (week-to-week) and Teddy Blueger (the dreaded “longer term) the Pittsburgh Penguins suddenly went from flush at the center position to depleted in a hurry.
This roster is begging for external help. Right now the lineup is being duct taped together with players like Evan Rodrigues and Frederick Gaudreau pushed into center action in the NHL, and Mark Jankowski playing up a line.
On Sunday, a waiver move has been made that the Penguins can’t afford to ignore.
It’s not saying much, but Travis Boyd probably would be the third best available center for the Penguins right now behind Sidney Crosby and Jared McCann.