The number 16 for the Pittsburgh Penguins is currently worn by right winger Justin Brazeau, a physically imposing, massive forward who joined the modern roster to provide essential bottom-six depth, net-front presence, and size to the lineup. Historically speaking, the number 16 has never been officially retired by the franchise, but it has been worn by several highly recognizable fan favorites and crucial role players over the decades. In recent memory, it was most notably worn by reliable two-way checking-line center Brandon Sutter during his solid tenure in Pittsburgh. Further back in franchise history, the number was dawned by the infamous, highly entertaining enforcer and agitator Matthew Barnaby, as well as by early-era star Jean Pronovost, who was one of the franchise's very first legitimate elite goal-scoring threats and a true pioneer of the team's early offensive success.