Multiple Teams Engaged In Bidding War For Penguins Star Forward

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in a tough spot as we head into the trade deadline. Recently, general manager Kyle Dubas revealed what direction the team is likely to go at that fateful day approaches.

Dubas Admits Trading Guentzel At Deadline Is A Likely Outcome

In a recent media availability, Dubas conceded that the team has not performed as he would have hoped so far. He emphasized the team's need to get younger as they try to maintain a good long-term outlook. The general manager noted that how the team plays in the final weeks heading into the deadline will determine how he approaches it, but his tone and word choice both seem to indicate that the Penguins will likely be selling at the deadline.

Several Teams Calling Dubas About Guentzel Trade Possibility

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman recently discussed the Penguins trade deadline possibilities, specifically regarding Jake Guentzel. When discussing the player, he revealed several teams that he believes have expressed interest.



According to Friedman, teams have also begun to ask about the team's goaltenders. Notably, the goaltending market this year seems to be rather thin. With scoring up across the league, playoff teams will want to ensure they have reliable goaltenders they can count on in the playoffs. Tristan Jarry has been quite good this year, posting a 2.53 goals-against-average and a 9.13 save percentage, both well above league average, despite the team's mediocre play this year.


It will certainly be an eventful trade deadline for the Penguins this year.