In an out-of-the-blue trade today, the Penguins acquired forward Mike Zigomanis from the Phoenix Coyotes for future considerations.
The 6' 1" Zigomanis split time between the Coyotes and the AHL last season, putting up 3 whole points during 33 games in Phoenix. He has 33 points in 167 career NHL contests.
I'm not sure what the Penguins have planned for Zigomanis, although I can't help but speculate that they envision him in a 4th line role with the big club since they sent Jeff Taffe to Wilkes Barre 2 days ago. Taffe did clear waivers, so he'll continue to occupy a fill-in role for the big club as needed this season. Zigomanis has size, but in his upper 20's, not a lot of offensive upside.
I'm anxious to hear from Ray Shero or Cliff Fletcher about what they're hoping to get out of this signing.
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