Hextall Admits He'll Have to 'Get Creative' to Upgrade; Cap Could Push Friedman Into Lineup - NewsBreak

When given a chance to confirm the Pittsburgh Penguins blue line, general manager Ron Hextall deferred. Right-side defenseman Cody Ceci signed a four-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers at the outset of NHL free agency, and the Penguins salary cap crunch has otherwise limited their ability to go shopping on the NHL trade front.