Day 1 Wrapup: Can soon-to-be 37 year old winger Sullivan have an impact over 82 games?

The Pittsburgh Penguins struck out in the Jaromir Jagr sweepstakes and were not players for any of the top free agent wingers on the market or even the group of midtier wingers who were getting paid handsomely.

"This is not the market to be signing players, " Shero said during today's press conference. "We'll regroup with the coaches, staff and go from there."

Due to limited cap space, the Penguins went for a veteran on the downside of his career, signing 36 year old winger Steve Sullivan to a 1 year deal worth $1.5 million.

Sullivan is a risky player who the Penguins hope comes with a high reward.

Sullivan, 36, has spent the past five seasons with the Nashville Predators.The veteran forward appeared in 44 games this past season for Nashville, collecting 10 goals, 12 assists and 22 points. He added three points (2G-1A) in nine postseason contests.

Sullivan, a Timmins, ON native, has appeared in 890 career contests with the New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks and Predators, amassing 266 goals, 416 assists and 682 points. Sullivan has added 17 points (7G-10A) in 44 postseason games.

The Penguins are getting a winger that brings skill to the table, a right handed shot on the power play and is regarded as a strong locker room guy.

However, Sullivan will be 37 years old on July 6 and has been battling groin and back issues for almost four years now.