The Pittsburgh Penguins have made several intriguing moves in free agency amid the uncertainty surrounding Sidney Crosby. For now, the legend appears to be staying with the team, but the rumors continue to grow.
While Crosby has been mentioned as an option to strengthen the Colorado Avalanche or the Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh continues to build around its star, amassing an impressive number of draft picks for the next three years. Coincidentally, the period that could mark the final stage of Sid’s career.
Now, new reports suggest that the Penguins’ latest trade could trigger a domino effect, leading one of the team’s stars to join forces with Brad Marchand and the Florida Panthers.
Who did the Pittsburgh Penguins sign?
The Penguins signed Matt Dumba after acquiring a 2028 second-round draft pick from the Dallas Stars in a trade that sent Vladislav Kolyachonok the other way.
According to a report from Josh Yohe, this could be a sign that Erik Karlsson may be on his way out, reinforcing recent rumors linking him to the Florida Panthers as part of a potential trade.
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“The Pittsburgh Penguins may well trade Erik Karlsson this summer. If indeed they do, they need someone to replace his ice time on the right side. Dumba can help in that regard. Dumba might not be the player he once was, but he’s still a reasonably solid NHL player. He may be on the decline, but given how bad the Penguins are on the blue line right now, his presence doesn’t figure to hurt. And if the Penguins struggle this season, he’s another asset that could be flipped.”
