Elmer Soderblom Gets The Kind Of Rep That Matters In Pittsburgh

Elmer Soderblom is getting the sort of experience that coaches love to point to later when the games get heavier. For the Penguins, this is the part of development that often matters more than a stat line, because it tells you what a player can handle when the pace tightens. The right experience can mean different things in this league, but it usually starts with surviving the details that expose a young player fast.