NHL Scouts Excited About Chernyshov (+)

NHL Scouts Excited About Chernyshov (+)

It’s hard to see the San Jose Sharks sending Igor Chernyshov back to the AHL any time soon, the way he’s playing.

Morning Notes: Kulak, Chernyshov, Blue Jackets

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired veteran defenseman Brett Kulak from the Edmonton Oilers as part of the trade between the two clubs that swapped netminder Tristan Jarry for Stuart Skinner. While Kulak adds a level of experience to Pittsburgh’s back end that could be valuable, the club only recently ended an eight-game losing streak that raised significant questions about their ability to compete for a playoff spot this season. That losing streak…