SALT LAKE CITY — Many Penguins fans are excited to see Joel Blomqvist back with the NHL team, and there’s no question that the young goaltender could have a very bright future in the league. He hasn’t been spectacular, but he’s been very solid in his NHL cup of coffee. He has a mental toughness that will serve him well. He looks like a keeper.

Last week, the Pittsburgh Penguins participated in what's becoming a weekly Friday trade frenzy in the NHL. With their top trade pieces, Marcus Pettersson and Drew O'Connor traded to Vancouver and four weeks remaining until the trade deadline,