Jim Rutherford readily admits that Marcus Pettersson doesn't have as much potential as Daniel Sprong. In the perfect situation, the GM believes that Sprong could still someday develop into an elite goal-scorer, though it won't be in Pittsburgh.
Neither does Pettersson possess a right-handed shot. He's not a defenseman who will somehow make up for the production of Justin Schultz, who will be out until mid-February with his broken leg.
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