Breaking: Multiple sources confirm Penguins are trying to trade veteran player.

We have one of the most solid trade rumors of this National Hockey League season to report. 

According to a breaking news report from Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, multiple sources have confirmed to him that the Penguins are in the process of trying to trade one of their veteran players. 

Mackey reports that while defenseman Ian Cole has been scratched for the past 3 games, it is not due to any performance or health issues he is currently experiencing. Instead the move by the Penguins has been designed to prevent Cole from getting injured while they attempt to trade him.

From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:

Cole has a salary-cap hit of $2.1 million this season. Expectations are that number will more than double on his next contract, meaning Cole will become too expensive for the Penguins.

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Moving him now would ensure they get something in return.

It's unclear at this time how close the Penguins are to trading Cole, but what is certain is that multiple teams in the NHL have considerable interest and that he will in fact be traded at some point. 

Cole has appeared in 20 games this season despite the recent scratches and has picked up 1 goal and 2 assists for 3 total points on the season thus far.