Goligoski expected to be involved in trade discussions during Olympic break

Heading into the Olympic break, trade speculation surrounding the Penguins has centered around puck-moving defenseman Alex Goligoski. Goligoski who has not answered the defensive concerns that scouts had coming into the season, has the offensive ability that a number of teams covet.

With a $1.83 cap hit for the next two seasons at age 24, Pittsburgh is getting plenty of interest in Goligoski who is viewed as an asset by the organization.

There were preliminary discussions with the Dallas Stars about defensive-defenseman Mark Fistric but the Stars have not shown an interest to involve young scorer Jamie Benn in any deal for Goligoski as a number of teams have called about the young forward, including Pittsburgh.

One option that is not under any consideration is moving Goligoski for a rental player and questions remain whether there is even a long-term deal out there that would interest Pittsburgh.

Per a league source, among the four teams expressing strong interest in Goligoski include the Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning and