"Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas had a big task in the offseason: bring in quality talent that would help this team stay competitive. He did just that, bringing in forwards Justin Brazeau and Anthony Mantha for additional scoring. Little did he know they would be two of the best players on the team to start the season. Pittsburgh is off to a hot start, and these two are a big reason why."
"Brazeau comes to Pittsburgh after a season with the Minnesota WIld. The 6-foot-6 and 232-pound forward signed a two-year, $3 million deal on the first day of free agency and that looks like a steal early on. It does not hurt that he is on the second line with Evgeni Malkin. He gives the Penguins secondary scoring and the undrafted Brazeau has been a tremendous addition to this team."
"Mantha is another monster at 6-foot-5 and 240 pounds. He signed a one-year deal worth $2.5 million and he has also worked out well in the early going. After a season that saw him play only 13 games with the Calgary Flames due to ACL surgery, Mantha is back to his scoring ways in PIttsburgh. The 20th pick in the 2013 NHL Draft by the Detroit Red Wings, he has had stints with the Washington Capitals, Red WIngs, Flames, and Vegas Golden Knights."
Pittsburgh acquired Justin Brazeau and Anthony Mantha in the offseason, and both have become top contributors early in the campaign. Brazeau, a 6-foot-6 undrafted forward from Minnesota, signed a two-year, $3 million deal and has 12 points in 12 games while centering the second line with Evgeni Malkin. Mantha, a 6-foot-5 power forward on a one-year, $2.5 million contract, returned from ACL surgery to record 11 points in 13 games. Both players provide size, secondary scoring and physical presence, and their health and consistency could be pivotal for Pittsburgh's postseason push.
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