Pittsburgh Penguins rumors: Senators forward linked to struggling Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their last four games. They have all been blowout losses, with the Penguins conceding at least four goals per game. Their most recent loss came last night to the Edmonton Oilers, who scored seven goals in a 7-2 victory.

The Pittsburgh Penguins' fourth line may well need an upgrade and hence has Ottawa Senators forward Austin Watson's name written all over it.

The Pittsburgh Penguins look timid, and if they decide to make an addition, Watson might be the perfect fit for them.

According to reports, the Penguins are eyeing a move for Watson.

Watson is a hit-first-score-later forward. He has only four goals and two assists in 52 games for the Ottawa Senators. Despite having low scores, Watson has 115 hits and 63 penalty minutes this season. Safe to say he is not afraid to get his hands dirty out on the ice and is happy to make his fists work more than his stick.

Sidney Crosby thinks the Pittsburgh Penguins can still make the playoffs

After getting thrashed 7-2 by the Edmonton Oilers last night, Sidney Crosby was asked about his team's chances of making the playoffs, given their recent slump. Crosby said:

"There's lots of season left and we're fighting for a playoff spot. Ideally we'd be in a better position, but we still have a chance to make the playoffs. It's not easy to make the playoffs, but there's lots of hockey left."

When asked what it would take for the Pens to turn their luck around and make a run for the playoffs, Crosby said:

"Just a win, find a way to win a hockey game. That's how you build momentum but we gotta find a way to get one here and turn things around."

Fans at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh booed their team after their embarrassing loss on Thursday night. For the three-time Stanley Cup winners, this was a rare occasion. When asked if the fans' reaction to their recent form felt like a wake-up call for the team, Crosby said:

"I've heard boos before, it's not something that has happened very often. You don't wanna hear that. I think it was a tough night for everybody and we don't like putting on a performance like that in front of them. They can act however they want, they pay their ticket and they wanna see better."

The Pittsburgh Penguins are on a four-game losing streak and fifth in the Metropolitan Division. They face the St. Louis Blues on Feb. 25.