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Kyle Dubas Isn't Done: Penguins Could Still Make Major Trades This Offseason
The Penguins haven't made a blockbuster move yet; however, reporter Hunter Hodies believes there's a good chance that Kyle Dubas has a big move tucked up his sleeve.
The Penguins have been active this summer, continuing a low-profile rebuild, albeit one they won't explicitly acknowledge.
They continued last year's trend of inking cheap, low-risk free agents in defenseman Parker Wotherspoon, Alexander Alexeyev, Phil Kemp, and Caleb Jones, and forwards Anthony Mantha, Rafael Harvey-Pinard, and Justin Brazeau.
They also re-signed Philip Tomasino and Connor Dewar to one-year deals after initially letting their qualifying offers expire.
President and GM Kyle Dubas has been kept busy on the trade front as well, acquiring defensemen Matt Dumba and Connor Clifton, two players who need to bounce back.
With one year remaining on both of their pacts, both could be flipped at the trade deadline if they bounce back.
One of Kyle Dubas' more intriguing trades was acquiring goalie Arturs Silovs from Vancouver.
Having supported the Abbotsford Canucks to a Calder Cup championship and taking home playoff MVP, Arturs Silovs will be supporting Tristan Jarry this season.
Fans Continue to Await a Blockbuster Trade Involving Three Specific Players
While Dubas has made a series of minor deals, fans wait patiently for the big overhaul. Erik Karlsson, Bryan Rust, and Rickard Rakell remain on the roster despite consistent rumors of trades.
With training camp still over a month away, Dubas has time, and an August history of moves, on his side.
Across the league, there was great anticipation for greater summer trade activity, but a number of potential sellers maintained their assets. Nevertheless, there is a sense that the Penguins still have one massive move in them.
Whether it's Erik Karlsson, Bryan Rust, or Rickard Rakell, patience is the only thing between now and another big change in Pittsburgh.
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JUILLET 31 | 58 ANSWERS Kyle Dubas Isn't Done: Penguins Could Still Make Major Trades This Offseason Will Kyle Dubas and the Penguins make a blockbuster move over the next two months? | ||
| Yes | 36 | 62.1 % |
| No | 22 | 37.9 % |
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