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Penguins and Stars May Have Trade in the Works Involving Hard-Hitting Forward After New Report
There is a rumored trade that could be in the works between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Dallas Stars involving Noel Acciari after they reportedly failed in their pursuit of Mathieu Olivier.
The Dallas Stars reportedly targeted Mathieu Oliver before he decided to re-sign with the Columbus Blue Jackets, and now they must assess other options.
They remain in the market for a physical forward, and could be thinking about targeting Noel Acciari of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Could Noel Acciari Be the Answer to Dallas' Search?
Per NHL analyst Jeff Marek, the Stars were very much interested in bringing in Oliver before he signed a new deal to stay with the Blue Jackets, and that their search for a player like him is still ongoing.
"Before Mathieu Olivier re-signed with the Blue Jackets, I'm firmly of the belief that was a target for the Stars, they wanted him or someone like him, I don't think that search is over."
-Jeff Marek
-Jeff Marek
The Stars, who were beaten in the WCF for the 2nd straight year by the Edmonton Oilers, would love to add another element of toughness to their bottom 6, and Acciari could fit that bill.
He's about to enter the last year of his contract with an affordable AAV (average annual value) of $2 million. He had 12 points (5G, 7A) in 77 games for the Penguins last year, who missed the playoffs.
The Penguins aren't expected to be a playoff team this year, and could shed more assets at the Trade Deadline. Given that Acciari is in the last season of his contract, he'd be a prime candidate to be moved.
In 518 career games, he has 119 points (68G, 51A).
There are multiple options for the Stars to consider if they can't get something worked out to acquire Acciari from Pittsburgh. Names like Kiefer Sherwood, Klim Kostin or Brandon Duhaime also remain available.
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SEPTEMBRE 7 | 55 ANSWERS Penguins and Stars May Have Trade in the Works Involving Hard-Hitting Forward After New Report Should the Penguins trade Noel Acciari to the Stars? | ||
| Yes | 41 | 74.5 % |
| No | 14 | 25.5 % |
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