The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently in the middle of retooling their roster. Due to this, a number of their veteran players have been discussed in the rumor mill this off-season, including Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell, and Erik Karlsson.
Although the possibility of the Penguins moving on from some of their notable players is certainly there, they also should not be against adding to their roster if a player can help them in the long term. Because of this, one player who they should seriously consider making a push for is Chicago Blackhawks forward Lukas Reichel.
Reichel, 23, has been the subject of trade speculation all off-season. It is understandable, as the young forward has had trouble finding his fit with the Blackhawks. Although this is the case, the possibility for him to tap into his potential more is still there, so he could be a solid player for the Penguins to take a gamble on.
Reichel appeared in 70 games this past season with the Blackhawks, where he posted eight goals, 14 assists, and 22 points. While these numbers do not necessarily stand out, the 2020 first-round pick also had seven goals and 15 points in just 23 games with the Blackhawks during the 2022-23 season. With this, it is fair to wonder if the 6-foot winger could blossom into a solid offensive contributor in the right situation. There is a reason why he was once considered one of the Blackhawks' top prospects.
Overall, with the Penguins needing more young, skilled players with good upside, Reichel is a player who they should seriously consider pursuing. Bringing him in would be a low-risk move for the Penguins.
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