After a very difficult start, with a record of 8-14-3 at the beginning of December, trade rumors began to circulate involving several key Penguins players.
If Pittsburgh had chosen to go through a fire sale due to its struggles, it would have undoubtedly had a major impact on the trade market. Players such as Jake Guentzel, Erik Karlsson, Bryan Rust being available would have generated a lot of interest.
With two months to go until the March 8 trade deadline, excitement is starting to build, but the situation seems to have radically changed for the Pennsylvania organization.
Indeed, over the past three weeks, the Pens have been one of the most successful teams, posting a record of 8-2-1 in their last 11 games. They are just one point away from a playoff spot.
