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Penguins Rebuild: Crosby, Malkin Trade Talks Loom
10/7/2025
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Story summary
- The Pittsburgh Penguins are not expected to reach the playoffs this season, despite a weak East.
- Defenseman Harrison Brunicke and goaltender Sergei Murashov show promise to form team's core.
- The Penguins are rebuilding and aim for a top-five pick in the National Hockey League (NHL) Draft.
- Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin may face trade discussions as the rebuild progresses.
