Penguins Big Winger Suddenly Named Trade Candidate To Watch

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Justin Brazeau has emerged as a potential trade candidate after being listed on Nick Kypreos' latest trade board for Sportsnet. Kypreos reported that Pittsburgh could look to sell Brazeau based on his strong production from the first half of last season. Kypreos noted that the Penguins possess multiple prospects in their system and could utilize the pending free agent as a valuable trade asset once he fully recovers.

Brazeau is in the final year of his contract and has not yet appeared in an NHL game this season. After recently being activated from injured reserve, he was assigned to the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on a conditioning loan. Last season, the forward established career highs with Pittsburgh, recording 17 goals and 17 assists in 64 games.