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September 8, 2025
The Pittsburgh Penguins Need to Make Some Moves Sooner Than Later - NHL Rumors
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 The Pittsburgh Penguins Need to Make Some Moves Sooner Than Later - NHL Rumors

Rakell, Rust and Karlsson headline Penguins trade chatter as Pittsburgh weighs a potential rebuild versus a playoff push, with sky-high asking prices slowing moves. Acciari, Graves and Jarry are also in play, while Arturs Silovs adds goalie-market intrigue. Ownership chatter looms, and multiple outlets point to a broader asset-gathering effort as the goalie market and draft leverage come into play. Flames, Canadiens, Sharks, Devils and Wild are floated as potential partners in any larger exit.

The piece stresses that market dynamics could tilt toward maximizing future draft assets, not immediate gains, even as the Penguins sit on the cusp of contention. Fantasy managers should watch for shifting roles, potential line changes, and how goaltending depth could reshape daily-roster decisions if a move triggers a goalie shuffle.

Which Penguins asset, if any, should fantasy managers monitor most closely for potential revival after a Rakell/Rust/Karlsson trade scenario?How should fantasy managers reprice Penguins players in light of possible goalie-market moves (Silovs, Jarry)?What are the most likely target outcomes for Pittsburgh if they pursue a rebuild while navigating ownership concerns?If Pittsburgh were to add a top prospect in a Rakell or Karlsson deal, who would be the most likely fit and why?
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