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Sergei Plotnikov Traded

Monday, 9:37 A.M.

The Penguins have traded Sergei Plotnikov to their opponents in tonight's contest, the Arizona Coyotes.  The return is uncertain right now, aside from the fact that it's a "conditional and minor league player."  Plotnikov, 25, had two assists in his brief time with the Penguins and had been benched for the last 20 games. 

UPDATE- 9:52 A.M.: Pens receive forward Matthias Plachta and seventh-round pick in 2017.

Penguins trade Sergei Plotnikov to Arizona for a conditional and minor league player. @CraigCustance broke this one.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) February 29, 2016

Thoughts

I'm disappointed that Plotnikov could not find his footing in Pittsburgh.  During the offseason, there was incredible--perhaps too much--hype around the incoming Russian winger.  I think he possesses good size, was beginning to find his way in the league, and has a good upside.  While I'm a little upset that he is leaving, I'm more happy for him as he'll have a chance to play out in Arizona with some good, young talent like Anthony Duclair and Max Domi, alongside fellow Russian, Viktor Tikhonov.

Good luck in Arizona, Sergei!