Gross..apparently they also wanted to give Wilson a permanent home...****...
For Penguins, trading Derek Grant opens door for many others
"More likely, the move will give winger Garrett Wilson a little stronger hold on an NHL job. The Penguins like Wilson’s physicality and intangibles. He has no goals and two assists in 17 games this season.
“This opens the door to have him with the Penguins more than we have in the first half,” Rutherford said.
The subtraction of Grant also removes a roadblock should the Penguins decide to fill their final forward spot with a prospect now playing in Wilkes-Barre.
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There’s no way to get them in here unless we get injuries, and then it depends on what role we’re looking for, what position,” Rutherford said. “Teddy Blueger jumps out the most. He’s worked his way. He’s ready to play in Pittsburgh, but he
plays center and that opportunity has not opened up for him.”
I added the bold. They still weren't looking to get WBS guys up. The injuries are the only reason TB is here, not because Grant is gone, because GW has a permanent role in the NHL now. Plus, reading into the role/position comment, it's likely they don't really want C playing W etc.