Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning...
Many Penguins players, even the ones whose names have been brought up in recent trading discussions, are unfazed by the idea of the trading deadline. [Trib Live]
Rather than focusing on team-related concepts or drills, the Penguins took their Tuesday morning to focus on skills work. [Trib Live]
Tuesday’s practice also saw the return of a familiar face: Justin Schultz. [Trib Live]
Even if the Penguins are currently playing some of their best hockey at the moment, the trade deadline can always bring some built-in unease. [Post-Gazette]
Not many have mentioned this as a possibility, but is it possible that the Penguins will roll with eight defensemen? [Post-Gazette]
News and notes from around the NHL...
Seattle will begin a season-ticket drive on March 1. [Sportsnet]
The NHL needs to examine itself if it’s serious about preaching “Hockey is for everyone.” [Fear The Fin]
With no NHL participation this time around, NBC’s ratings for Olympic hockey have been, uh, not good. [CBS Sports]