The offseason trudges onward through September in the Metropolitan Division. However, for every best, there has to be the worst. Yesterday, we took a look at two of the better signings in the division. Therefore, today takes a turn for the worse.
When combing through the signings, this was the division that had a few head-scratchers.
Brandon Tanev — C — Signed UFA with Pittsburgh Penguins (6 years, $3.5 million AAV)
While teams like the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers improved greatly within the division, Pittsburgh flopped a bit by signing Brandon Tanev of all people to a six-year deal.