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Penguins Insider Identifies Top RFA Target Dubas Must Sign This Offseason
The Pittsburgh Penguins desperately need an infusion of young talent, and now, a top insider has identified an RFA that Kyle Dubas must target this summer.
While the Pittsburgh Penguins added both Rutger McGroarty and Ville Kouvinen to their roster late in the season, this is a team that certainly need to find some young talent on their blue line.
That addition could come via trade, the draft or free agency, and now, The Athletic's Josh Yohe has identified the perfect potential addition, and it would come through an RFA offer sheet.
«Ideally, I'm taking advantage of a franchise that might have its hands tied and one that isn't particularly well run.
All of which brings us to the Buffalo Sabres and one player in particular.
Bowen Byram is only 23 years old, which is hard to believe. He was part of Colorado's Cup team in 2022, and he's been in Buffalo for the past couple of seasons, where he's been fine but hasn't reached his outrageous potential.»
All of which brings us to the Buffalo Sabres and one player in particular.
Bowen Byram is only 23 years old, which is hard to believe. He was part of Colorado's Cup team in 2022, and he's been in Buffalo for the past couple of seasons, where he's been fine but hasn't reached his outrageous potential.»
At 23-years of age, Byram fits the timeline of the Penguins perfectly, as he could help the team compete in Sidney Crosby's final years, but he could also be a staple of their blue line for years to come, much like Kris Letang has done for the past 15 years.
In 2024/25, Byram skated in all 82 games for the first time in his career with Buffalo, tallying 7 goals and 38 points in the process, but with the Sabres clearly not having a plan moving forward, the right offer sheet may allow a team to pry him away from them.
Ultimately, the Penguins have plenty of draft picks, and perhaps the best way to build is through an offer sheet or two, with the likes of JJ Peterka, Mason McTavish and Marco Rossi all intriguing options as well, but if their fans and Dubas could pick anyone, Byram may just be that choice.
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