Episode
Penguins Target Young Defensemen
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- May 31, 2026
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- 96
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Summary
The Penguins are poised to shake up their aging roster by targeting young restricted free agent defensemen this summer, leveraging a rare market surplus to land talent without paying premium prices. With GM Kyle Dubas eyeing trades and their 22nd overall draft pick as potential leverage, the team aims to lower its average age—but history warns that even promising prospects can underdeliver, as seen with the Islanders’ Alex Romanov. Recent deals often demand steep costs, like first-round picks, making this a high-stakes, high-reward gamble. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/84727bf731d82894