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Found February 19, 2013 on Steel City Sports Report: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ray Shero,  Devin Setoguchi,  Matt Cullen,  Sidney Crosby,  Chris Kunitz,  Bill Guerin,  Jordan Leopold,  Pascal Dupuis,  James Neal,  Nikolai Kulemin,  Ryan Suter,  Zach Parise,  Jarome Iginla,  Jay Feaster
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Penguins,  Colorado Avalanche,  Minnesota Wild,  Philadelphia Flyers,  Buffalo Sabres,  Columbus Blue Jackets,  Toronto Maple Leafs,  Calgary Flames
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Last week, Pens GM Ray Shero was reportedly in attendance for the Colorado Avalanche/Minnesota Wild game.  His interest in what is otherwise seen as an uninteresting game for the Pittsburgh Penguins, is purely a sign of scouting for a possible trade.The Penguins are rumored to be interested in Devin Setoguchi, as reported by Rob Rossi a few weeks ago, as well as Matt Cullen.  Setoguchi is seen as a potential suitor for Sidney Crosby's wing while Cullen is nothing more than a 36 year old third line player, at best.If acquired, could these players be the next Chris Kunitz and Bill Guerin?  Or will they be more like the next Alex Ponikarovsky and Jordan Leopold? It shouldn't matter; at least not now.The Pittsburgh Penguins would be better off holding onto those trade proposals for later in the season, which they could do.  Currently, this team is first in the Eastern Conference, second in the East in goals scored, and tied for second highest in goal differential in the league. ...
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