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Originally Posted by Vulcan

Yeah sure, that's why the Pens traded their first round pick and a young centre for Ryan Reeves and a second. Just because a team doesn't carry a fighter doesn't mean they don't need one.



https://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...guy/425805001/

Yes, that is exactly what it means, because no team really needs a "fighter" in today's NHL. Teams that carry them might find them useful distractions given that most of these tend to be short on talent, but Pittsburgh's acquisition of Reeves is a pointless mistake.