In the latest Fourth Period report, the Winnipeg Jets have been linked to a key defenseman of the Pittsburgh Penguins in a trade, Matt Grzelcyk. Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk has drawn interest from a number of contenders as the March 7 trade deadline approaches, <a href='https://www.thefourthperiod.com/trade-watch-list-2025-x4?fbclid=IwY2xjawIxVjNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHdAqw-ozA4XcTtyV_OiATZcKjmAlJzAC3rkpwuioJLh1lb5c0FrTWpxXFw_aem_ep2jTspLI45DdG4oQH0xtA' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>with the Winnipeg Jets, Colorado Avalanche, and Tampa Bay Lightning</a> among the interested teams. Grzelcyk is enjoying a solid season in Pittsburgh, having already hit career highs in assists and points. He's a UFA this summer and a prime candidate to be moved by a Penguins team motivated to make more moves ahead of the deadline. - The Fourth Period <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/NHLTradeRumors/status/1887131117238522132'> </a></blockquote></div> All three teams are seeking defensive depth, and Grzelcyk's added offense has made him an attractive target, 'The Fourth Period' reports. The 31-year-old signed <a href='https://puckpedia.com/player/matt-grzelcyk' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>a one-year, $2.75 million deal with Pittsburgh</a> last offseason and has a career-best 27 points in 55 games, including 10 on the power play. With the Penguins no longer in playoff contention, general manager Kyle Dubas will have to trade expiring contracts, and therefore Grzelcyk's impending unrestricted free-agent status is a likely option. Tampa Bay is one of the busier pursuers due to blue-line damage. Grzelcyk's power-play know-how and ability to move pucks would help shore up their second unit. <h3>Grzelcyk could solidify the Jets as a true Stanley Cup contender</h3> The Jets and Avalanche, respectively, are searching for a solid, experienced defenseman as well to increase their playoff hopes. He's a guy that can step in and help a contender right away, an NHL executive told The Fourth Period. Winnipeg and Colorado are believed to view Grzelcyk as a cheaper alternative to higher-profile trade targets. Grzelcyk, not Erik Karlsson or Kris Letang, is quarterbacking the Penguins' power play and making an impact offensively. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/penguins/status/1869207286335324542'> </a></blockquote></div> <a href='https://www.nhl.com/standings/2025-03-01/wildcard' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>The Jets sit at the top of the NHL standings</a> and want to ensure they remain there and do some serious damage in the playoffs. Pittsburgh may wait until the deadline to acquire maximum value, and with a third-round pick a fair return, offers from these buyers could push the price up. Unless the Jets, Avalanche, or Lightning acquire other key defensemen, Grzelcyk could be an addition worth making for a playoff push.