Penguins' offseason churn and cap flexibility have reignited chatter about asset moves and top-line upgrades. With Rust, Rakell, and Karlsson remaining but tradable corners, Pittsburgh could pivot toward a longer-term rebuild or a quick midseason shakeup. Bruins, Ducks, Flames, and Leafs are all tangled in a wider market for centers and elite forwards, with Mason McTavish and Connor McDavid as marquee triggers. The rumor mill hints at Gavin McKenna-level prizes, a tighter center market, and a league-wide tilt toward premium centermen.