Unfortunate news hits the Pittsburgh Penguins

"It was bothering him to the point where we've got to take further action, just with his evaluation process."

«I think it's important for us as an organization to try to sustain a certain level of success,» Sullivan said. «To have players that have some NHL experience, that have proven capabilities at this level, I think, just makes us that much deeper in the event that we go to these guys and they get the nod to play.»