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Pittsburgh Penguins face trade discussions for key veterans ahead of season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:18 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Pittsburgh Penguins face trade discussions for key veterans ahead of season

Summary

The Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly considering trades for several players as their roster ages. Defenseman Erik Karlsson and forwards Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell have appeared on the latest NHL Trade Board as potential candidates for movement before the upcoming season. GM Kyle Dubas may look to trade these veterans for younger talent, particularly if the team struggles for playoff contention. The Penguins returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2022 but face uncertainty regarding the futures of these key players.

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Status Watch

•Erik Karlsson, Bryan Rust, and Rickard Rakell are on the trade block.
•Karlsson's contract situation may impact his trade candidacy.
•Rust matched his career high last season; Rakell had 24 goals in 60 games.
•The Penguins reached the playoffs last season but face a roster transition.
•Kyle Dubas aims to seek younger talent as the team retools.

Latest Updates

2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Multiple Penguins Players Land On Latest NHL Trade Board

What they're saying

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It won’t be long before the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves having to face the inevitable reality of life without longtime forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, both of whom are in their late 30s.Meanwhile, the Penguins have several players on their roster who are also not getting any younger and who were also heavily involved […] The post Multiple Penguins Players Land On Latest NHL Trade Board appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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