Report: Penguins actively trying to trade Ian Cole

The two-time defending Stanley Cup champions are reportedly trying to trade one of their depth defensemen.

Ian Cole is being actively shopped by the Pittsburgh Penguins, multiple sources told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Jason Mackey.

Cole was a healthy scratch for the third consecutive game Monday night against the Philadelphia Flyers. He's a pending unrestricted free agent carrying a $2.1-million cap hit.

Several teams have expressed interest in the 28-year-old blue-liner, according to the report.

Cole ranked third in the NHL last season with 194 blocked shots, behind Erik Karlsson and Kris Russell.

The Penguins could use a boost, entering into Monday's contest sitting in sixth place in the Metropolitan Division with only 12 wins in 25 games.