An unusual pairing we have not seen a lot of is the combination of Sidney Crosby and Phil Kessel. Highlighted throughout the Penguins’ victory against the Arizona Coyotes, this new duo is showing some promise. [Trib Live]
After going on a rant proclaiming his dissatisfaction with his team, many players took notice of GM Jim Rutherford’s strong words. This lack of job security could provide a motivating factor for the Penguins moving forward. [Trib Live]
So, why exactly are the Penguins deploying Jack Johnson on the top defensive pairing?