Source: Pittsburgh Tribune Review

Brandon Sutter won't speak with the local media about his trade to the Penguins until today.

His new coach did enough talking for him Saturday.

Although Dan Bylsma admitted there is "no replacing Jordan Staal," he also spoke in strikingly glowing terms of his new third-line center. This is not merely an adequate replacement for arguably the league's best third-line center, Bylsma said.

Rather, the Penguins expect Sutter — who is said to be upset about the trade — to become an impact player.

"He is going to fit in with our team and do a lot of great things," Bylsma said.

Sutter comes from a famous hockey family. His father, Brent Sutter, and uncles were known for tenacious play and their rugged physicality.

The next generation is no different.

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