Trevor van Riemsdyk adapts to playing left defense for Penguins

At training camp on September 17, Trevor van Riemsdyk practiced on the left side of defense, a shift from his usual right. Signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a two-year contract during the summer, van Riemsdyk is poised to fill a gap created by an abundance of right-handed defensemen. He has experience playing on the left, having penalized killed in that position for six years with the Washington Capitals. Van Riemsdyk looks forward to partnering with veteran Kris Letang, acknowledging the challenges and opportunities such a pairing presents. The Penguins prepare for their season opener against the Washington Capitals on October 7, where the rivalry continues.

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