Penguins Update: Let’s Make a Deal?

As the dust continues to settle on the 2023-24 season, it’s time to cast our eyes ahead to what’s likely to be a very interesting summer. Indeed, there shouldn’t be any shortage of business for POHO/GM Kyle Dubas to attend to.

Topping the list, negotiations are set to begin on a contract extension for franchise pillar Sidney Crosby, who at age 36 enjoyed a remarkable 94-point season.

There’s an entry draft to prepare for and after that free agency. Dubas and his staff will need to make decisions on a number of our own free agents, both UFA and RFA, including Pierre-Olivier Joseph, Alex Nedeljkovic, Valtteri Puustinen and prospects Sam Poulin and Jack St. Ivany.

Then there’s the trade market.

As Dubas looks for ways to improve the team, could four of his most prominent acquisitions/signings from last summer be trade fodder in the coming months?

Defenseman Ryan Graves, goalie Tristan Jarry and forward Reilly Smith endured seasons that could charitably be described as checkered.

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