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PHN Exclusive: Rust Could Bring Trade Haul; He’s Absolutely Against It (+)

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Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL trade deadline, Bryan Rust

Sure, Bryan Rust would be quite a trade chip as the Pittsburgh Penguins continue to retool. We’ll go over the long list of what would make him appealing in a moment. However, there are a couple major reasons the prolific winger wants no part of that.



First, Rust has a no-movement clause in his contract, giving him control over what happens to him.

Second, like so many of his teammates, he is emphatic that he does not want to play anywhere else.

Rust addressed the situation with PHN Friday after the Penguins practiced at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex — but before Friday’s late-night significant trade that shipped out defenseman Marcus Pettersson and forward Drew O’Connor.

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