I’m not the type of writer that spends my time looking for negative topics to cover. But, Jim Rutherford and the Pittsburgh Penguins are making it difficult not to do exactly that following the first round of the NHL Entry Draft.
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In the weeks leading up to the draft, there were plenty of reasons for the Pittsburgh Penguins faithful to be optimistic about Rutherford’s offseason game plan. “We need to get younger and faster” was one of the more memorable statements from the GM, as it’s exactly what Pens’ fans wanted to hear.