Kyle Dubas on Penguins' urgent trade: Pursuing youthful talent
General Manager Kyle Dubas aims to rejuvenate the Pittsburgh Penguins' roster by securing key draft picks for the 2024 NHL draft amidst an impending transition.
Dubas' Quest for Youthful Reinforcement
Dubas recently emphasized the urgency of infusing the Penguins' organization with top-tier young talent, highlighting the pivotal role of acquiring draft picks and prospects in achieving this objective.
In an interview with NHL.com, Dubas articulated the critical need to act swiftly, stating the following:
"We really have to do everything we can as urgently as possible to infuse the organization with really high-quality younger players and give ourselves a chance to add that by adding draft picks, adding prospects in any chance we can get" - GM Dubas on trading for picks/prospects
With the Penguins currently devoid of a first-round pick due to previous trades, including the Erik Karlsson deal with San Jose, Dubas faces a formidable challenge in replenishing the team's draft capital. However, armed with two second-round picks, 44th and 46th overall, the Penguins remain poised to leverage their assets strategically in pursuit of emerging talent.
In the previous draft, the Penguins selected Brayden Yager as the 14th overall pick, solidifying his status as their premier prospect. However, with fewer resources available this year, it appears that Pittsburgh and Dubas will need to employ innovative strategies to secure another standout prospect.
Source: House of Hockey
Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas is 'urgently' trying to make a trade
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