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Porter was demoted to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday.
After signing a new deal with the Penguins in the offseason, Porter managed to see the ice in only the final two games of the year. The center hasn't scored a goal in an NHL contest since he was with Buffalo during the 2012-13 campaign. A veteran presence with the Baby Pens, Porter is third in scoring on the team with 11 goals and 35 helpers. While coach Mike Sullivan seems comfortable relying on young players, bringing up an experienced player like Porter might be the preferred option, if needed, given the importance of the playoffs.
