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Setting up the Penguins’ top six next year will be fun

Coach Mike Sullivan chatted virtually with the media on Wednesday, mainly to discuss the hiring of his new assistant coaches. The conversation also turned to next year’s lines, and the one known big addition in Kasperi Kapanen.

“This is a guy that could fit in and really help us be a better team,” Sullivan said. “As far as where we could play him, I would foresee him playing in the top six. When we can surround Sid and Geno with some speed and some finish, that helps those guys.

“I think stylistically, I think he’ll fit in really well with our guys.