The Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to add an impactful player in their late 20s
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas has said that he wants to add an impact player who is in his late 20s. Jason Robertson and Dylan Larkin are two players who have been in the rumor mill.
The Penguins have some draft picks, prospects, and veteran scoring wingers that they could use. They could also look to move up from the No. 22 pick. Doubtful that they would do both. Adding an impactful player would likely cost them the No. 22 pick.
Age is becoming a concern for the Penguins with Evgeni Malkin turning 40, and Sidney Crosby is turning 39. Erik Karlsson is 36, and Bryan Rust is 34.
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Trade talks are heating up, and it could lead to an interesting offseason
The Chris Johnston Show: Chris Johnston and Julian McKenzie on how it could be an interesting offseason as trade talks are picking up.
** NHLRumors.com transcription
McKenzie: “I’d say, the names being thrown around for potential trades, I’m starting to get a little bit.. I’m start.. I’m always excited for the offseason, getting really excited for what could potentially happen if some of these trades go down. If they happen, of course.
Johnston: “Yeah, I was talking to someone , and they were, that works for a team, and they’re saying, like, it’s starting to get interesting. Like, I think with, you know, a lot of, you know, executives and agents being at the (draft) combine.
Will the Maple Leafs and Canadiens Revisit Matthew Knies Trade Talks?
You know, we’re getting deeper and deeper into the playoffs, I mean, there’s a world Stanley Cup is over in a week or less. You know, it’s just, it’s just a reminder how close the offseason really is, and I think that the tenor of discussions around the league is starting to take on a little bit more urgency, at least bit by bit.”
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