7 Penguins stars who could be traded before the deadline if the season falls apart

Pens Labyrinth writer Ryan Pawloski suggests Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas could orchestrate massive trades before the March 1 deadline if the team struggles. With an aging core, offseason turnover, and early injury concerns, a poor campaign could trigger a franchise-altering sell-off of notable players.

Pawloski identifies seven potential trade candidates: Sidney Crosby, Erik Karlsson, Evgeni Malkin, Samuel Girard, Bryan Rust, Arturs Silovs, and Rickard Rakell. While Crosby remains an unlikely trade option, Karlsson and Malkin are highlighted as prime candidates due to their expiring contracts.