NHL Trades: Why Maxim Lapierre Won't Help the Pittsburgh Penguins — bleacherreport.com

The Pittsburgh Penguins made some noise on the trade front on Tuesday, as they dealt Marcel Goc to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Maxim Lapierre. However, with the Penguins looking to solve depth issues, this signing may not be in their best interest. When the Penguins said they needed to improve their depth, they specifically needed a checking winger and some versatility. While this was acquired in 2013 with the signing of Goc, and more recently David Perron, the latest deal has spiraled away from general manager Jim Rutherford’s mandate.

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