Loui come home!
After being humiliated against the division rival Devils the Pens decided it was time to make a change and bring back an old face. Loui Eriksson is heading back to the team he started the season on. After putting up 27 points in 37 games Eriksson was shipped away in the deal to bring in Steven Stamkos.
Here are the highlights of the press conference announcing the trade:
Nick Kyperos (Sportsnet) - What makes you want to bring back a player after trading him once already this season?
GM Goffie: - Well Loui is a guy we never wanted to leave, he is a great all around talent and we think that he will fit into our top 6 so nicely.
Pierre Mcguire (NBC) - Loui you have lost your game in Columbus being held of the score sheet in every game; how do you expect to get your groove back here?
Loui:Well everyone loses their groove in Columbus, the team is a carousel of players moving in and out. We won a lot of games when I was there, but that doesn't appear to matter in Columbus.
Darren Dreger (TSN)- You seemed to have filled in a major hole in your lineup. Will we see any more deals in Pittsburgh before the deadline?
GM Goffie: No Comment
Darren Dreger (TSN) - Are the Pens going for it this year?
GM Goffie: The Pens go for it every year and we will do whatever it takes to first make the playoffs and then win in the playoffs. ...No further questions.
Look for Loui to debate on a line with Steven Stamkos when the Pens hit the ice tomorrow.
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