The Pittsburgh Penguins have been heavily scrutinized for how they have handled their retool over the last two seasons. However, after their latest trade, it feels like general manager Kyle Dubas is finally getting some credit for what he is building.
Back in December, he traded Tristan Jarry to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Brett Kulak, Stuart Skinner, and a 2029 second-round draft pick. When the deal was first announced, social media tore it apart. As the season went on, though, the return started to look better. Then today, he added another layer to the trade tree. He sent Kulak to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick.
Now, the trade has Penguins fans excited and wondering what else Dubas could have planned as we inch closer to the March 6 trade deadline.
Jarry Return Continues to Grow
As mentioned, the return for Jarry keeps growing. After flipping Kulak to Girard and another second-rounder, fans are asking what the next move could be. The Penguins now hold 25 draft picks over the next three NHL drafts. Of those, 16 are in the first three rounds. Those picks could easily become pieces in another deal. If Dubas decides the time is right, he could use them to strengthen the roster further.
