Penguins sign McClement to tryout contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed veteran center Jay McClement to a professional tryout contract, the team announced Friday.

McClement spent the past three seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes, serving as a valuable penalty killer. He's also quite proficient in the faceoff circle and contributed 15 goals and 40 points in his past 224 games.

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The Stanley Cup champions are on the hunt for depth at center following the departures of Nick Bonino and Matt Cullen via free agency, thereby giving McClement a good shot at cracking the opening night lineup.