NHL Trade Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins exploring trade options ahead of 2026 deadline
Pittsburgh Penguins are assessing their available options before the 2026 NHL trade deadline because Evgeni Malkin and Anthony Mantha and Erik Karlsson are performing strongly to help the team maintain their playoff chances. GM Kyle Dubas can use the team's available salary cap space and their existing draft picks to make basketball team upgrades that will benefit the organization beyond this season instead of acquiring temporary players.
Pittsburgh Penguins are assessing their available options before the 2026 NHL trade deadline because Evgeni Malkin and Anthony Mantha and Erik Karlsson are performing strongly to help the team maintain their playoff chances. GM Kyle Dubas can use the team's available salary cap space and their existing draft picks to make basketball team upgrades that will benefit the organization beyond this season instead of acquiring temporary players.
