Penguins' Justin Brazeau nears return from injury as team adjusts lines

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Justin Brazeau is progressing towards a return from a lower-body injury that has sidelined him since the preseason. Meanwhile, Hendrix Lapierre has taken advantage of his opportunity on a line with Ville Koivunen and Evgeni Malkin. Rickard Rakell seeks to improve his offensive production, having struggled early in the season. General manager Kyle Dubas remains confident in Rakell's potential as he plays alongside Sidney Crosby. The NHL news also includes the New York Rangers signing goaltender James Reimer and the Carolina Hurricanes concluding a contract with defenseman Alexander Nikishin.

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