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Penguins Willing To Trade Veteran Forwards To Open Space

A teardown may finally be iminent for the Pittsburgh Penguins. After a 3-5-1 start to the 2026-27 season, Pittsburgh has shared their desire to move out veteran forwards to create space for promising youngsters, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman shared on the…

By Gabriel Foley · Pro Hockey Rumors

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 3:53 PM

Key Things to Know

The Pittsburgh Penguins are open to trading veteran forwards to clear space for developing young players.
Elliotte Friedman reported the potential shift following Pittsburgh's 3-5-1 start to the 2026-27 season.
Prospects Avery Hayes and Rutger McGroarty have both opened their minor-league seasons with nine points in six games.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly willing to trade veteran forwards to create roster spots for their young prospects, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. Following a 3-5-1 start to the 2026-27 NHL season, Pittsburgh aims to clear room after impressive minor-league performances from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton forwards Avery Hayes and Rutger McGroarty, among others.

While Friedman did not specify names, Gabriel Foley highlights Connor Dewar, Elmer Soderblom, and injured forward Justin Brazeau as potential trade candidates. Foley also suggests Pittsburgh could pursue bolder moves by trading veteran wingers Bryan Rust or Rickard Rakell to acquire future assets.

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