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Elliotte Friedman Reveals Kyle Dubas' Strategy as Deadline Looms

Published March 2, 2024 at 10:10 PM
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March 2, 2024  (10:10 PM)
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The Pittsburgh Penguins remain one of the more mysterious teams in the NHL when it comes to the trade deadline. Today NHL insider Elliotte Friedman peeled back some of the mystery and revealed part of the Penguins' plans heading into the deadline.

Friedman Reveals Dubas' Strategy as Deadline Looms



With the deadline coming in less than a week now the Pittsburgh Penguins are expected to be one of the more active teams heading into the deadline.

A new report from Elliotte Friedman confirms that the Penguins are looking to trade Jake Guentzel and want prospects back for him. He also believes they are willing to take on a contract for salary cap purposes to increase the return.




Elliotte Friedman says the Pittsburgh Penguins prefer a prospect deal over picks for Jake Guentzel. Willing to take a contract back if needed for cap reasons but are focused on getting prospects back.





With Guentzel having such a good season the price for him will likely be high including multiple top prospects. As more reports and details emerge on teams involved in negotiations or a looming trade we will provide it to you.
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