Kyle Dubas plans major trade with former team, the Maple Leafs
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas, known for his strategic moves, is exploring a major trade involving Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner.
Pittsburgh Penguins' general manager, Kyle Dubas, is reportedly interested in acquiring Mitch Marner, Toronto Maple Leafs' star forward. Stephen Nixon of Editor in Leaf suggests Dubas may attempt a significant trade to bring his former player to Pittsburgh. This speculation has stirred the hockey world, as Dubas's strategic moves often lead to high-impact results.
Dubas's history with Toronto is well-known, and there have been recent talks that he might consider replacing current Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan with former Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe. However, it is unlikely that veteran Penguins players like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang would welcome such a change.
Crosby, Malkin, and Letang unlikely to be involved
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Captain Sidney Crosby is expected to sign an extension this summer, ensuring he, Malkin, and Letang will continue their careers in Pittsburgh. Therefore, they are not expected to be part of any deal involving Marner. However, Nixon claims this potential trade could be a blockbuster:
The one player that Toronto could be very interested in acquiring is goaltender Tristan Jarry. Alex Nedeljkovic is a pending UFA, but if he re-signs in Pittsburgh, Jarry would most likely be on the trade block and the Leafs should jump on him. With a career 2.70 GAA and .912 SV%, Jarry is an above-average goaltender and someone who would be a better option than re-signing Ilya Samsonov.
Both Toronto and Pittsburgh face salary cap challenges, complicating any straightforward trade. Nixon outlines a potential solution:
Pittsburgh has their own salary-cap issues, so trading him straight up for Marner wouldn't work, or wouldn't be fair value, so I'd expect something like this to make sense. Mitch Marner in exchange for Tristan Jarry, Marcus Pettersson, 2025 First Round Pick and 2026 First Round Pick (*if he re-signs).
The idea of trading Marner is complex. If he waives his no-movement clause, the Maple Leafs, under general manager Brad Treliving, could secure valuable assets in return, including a starting goaltender and a reliable defenseman. However, the success of such a trade depends on several factors, including Marner's willingness and the negotiation dynamics between the two franchises.
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