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Pittsburgh Penguins Weigh Trade Options for Key Players

7/12/2025

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are exploring trade options for forwards Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell, along with defenseman Erik Karlsson, who carries a hefty $10 million salary. Teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs, Anaheim Ducks, and Winnipeg Jets are eyeing these players to bolster their lineups, but the Penguins might have to absorb some salary to finalize a deal for Karlsson.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are exploring trade options for forwards Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell, along with defenseman Erik Karlsson, who carries a hefty $10 million salary. Teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs, Anaheim Ducks, and Winnipeg Jets are eyeing these players to bolster their lineups, but the Penguins might have to absorb some salary to finalize a deal for Karlsson.