The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to be active as the clock ticks closer to Friday’s NHL Trade Deadline. Shortly after completing a trade with the San Jose Sharks, the Penguins have completed another one with the Nashville Predators.

Mikko Rantanen could be on the move again if Carolina cannot sign him to an extension. Brock Nelson, Erik Karlsson and brothers Brayden and Luke Schenn are all in the mix. Seth Jones, Ryan Lindgren

Mikko Rantanen could be on the move again if Carolina cannot sign him to an extension. Brock Nelson, Erik Karlsson and brothers Brayden and Luke Schenn are all in the mix. Seth Jones, Ryan Lindgren and Gustav Nyquist have already changed teams.

Seth Jones, Ryan Lindgren and Gustav Nyquist have already changed teams, and there is still plenty of time for more to happen. Even after a series of deals prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off, this week should bring plenty of action before the NHL trade deadline Friday.

The NHL trade deadline arrives Friday, and experienced defensemen could be valuable trade chips. Some of the blueliners who surfaced in NHL trade speculation are shutdown players, while others are puck-movers or more on the offensive side. Each type will likely be in demand.

Brayden and Luke Schenn became the first pair of brothers in NHL history to both hit the 1,000 game milestone in the same season.

Brock Nelson, Erik Karlsson and brothers Brayden and Luke Schenn are all in the mix. Seth Jones, Ryan Lindgren and Gustav Nyquist have already changed teams. And there is still plenty of time ...