Brett Kulak's Addition Bolsters Penguins' Defense, Elevates Letang's Play

Brett Kulak's acquisition by the Pittsburgh Penguins in a trade with Edmonton (which also involved Stuart Skinner and a second-round pick for Tristan Jarry) is proving beneficial. Kulak has provided the Penguins with a much-needed second top-four caliber left-side defenseman, significantly improving the defensive pairing alongside Kris Letang. His presence has been credited with elevating Letang's performance, who is now playing his best in a while, thanks to Kulak's above-average defensive impact.