ByTomasino, 23, is a skilled offensive player who has shown flashes of brilliance in his young NHL career. In 147 career games, he has recorded 32 goals and 48 assists. He is known for his excellent puck-handling skills, vision, and ability to create scoring chances.
The Penguins are hoping that Tomasino can provide a boost to their offense, which has struggled at times this season. He is expected to play a key role in the team's top-six forward group.
Poehling, 24, has been a solid contributor for the Penguins since being acquired from the Montreal Canadiens in 2021. In 133 games with Pittsburgh, he has recorded 25 goals and 35 assists.
However, the Penguins decided to move on from Poehling in order to acquire Tomasino. Poehling's contract is set to expire at the end of the season, and the team was not able to come to an agreement on a long-term deal.
The Penguins are hoping that Tomasino can help them make a deep playoff run this season. They currently sit in fourth place in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 26-20-6.
The Predators, on the other hand, are looking to rebuild their team after missing the playoffs last season. They hope that Poehling can provide some scoring depth and leadership to their young group of forwards.
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