"The Pittsburgh Penguins added another top winger Thursday, acquiring Alexei Kovalev from the Ottawa Senators, sources said. The Senators get a seventh-round pick in return for Kovalev, according to sources. The trade comes days after the Penguins, who have been decimated by injuries, picked up James Neal and defenseman Matt Niskanen in exchange for defenseman Alex Goligoski (ESPN)."
You knew the Penguins were going to have to do something after losing Malkin for the year. This doesn't replace him, but it could soften the blow. Kovalev has been a disappointment this year with 14 goals and 27 points in 54 games, but that could have a lot to do with the lack of talent around him.
Even with this move I don't think the Penguins have much of a shot at winning the Cup this year.
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