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Penguins explore trade options for veteran players amid struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 2:18 PM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Penguins explore trade options for veteran players amid struggles

Summary

The Pittsburgh Penguins are actively considering trades for several veteran players, as reported on November 8, 2026. The team, currently 15th in the Eastern Conference, aims to revitalize its roster by integrating younger talent. Elliotte Friedman noted that the Penguins are assessing which veterans, including Erik Karlsson and Evgeni Malkin, might be willing to waive their trade clauses. The Penguins hope to shift from their current inconsistent performance to a more youthful lineup ahead of the NHL trade deadline on March 1st. The situation surrounding Karlsson's expiring contract could complicate any transaction while influencing team decisions moving forward.

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Market Watch

•Penguins rank 15th in the Eastern Conference as of November 8, 2026.
•Team aims to inject youth into the lineup through trades of veterans.
•Key veterans with trade clauses include Erik Karlsson and Evgeni Malkin.
•NHL trade deadline is set for March 1st, 2027.
•Penguins management is exploring options based on performance and player cooperation.

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2:18 PMYahoo Sports — NHL Trade Rumors: Penguins feeling out veterans with trade clauses

What they're saying

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It’s become an evergreen type of update on the national scene: the Penguins are open for business when it comes to trading some of their veterans. The latest Saturday night TV update came from Sportsnet Elliotte Friedman. Friedman mentioned that the situation in Detroit with the suspended Dylan Larkin and unsigned RFA Simon Edvinsson remains […]
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