The Pittsburgh Penguins made a bold move on Friday, acquiring Stuart Skinner from the Edmonton Oilers. Pittsburgh traded goalie Tristan Jarry and forward Sam Poulin to the Oilers for Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak,

From the day the Penguins hired Kyle Dubas, many Pittsburghers noticed he looked quite a bit like the new mayor-elect.

The Penguins made a significant trade with Edmonton on Friday, Dec. 12. Pittsburgh acquired goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and the Oilers’ 2029 second-round draft pick in exchange for goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Sam Poulin (full details here).

The Pittsburgh Penguins have now missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs three years in a row. As they struggle to find a way back to the playoffs, Erik Karlsson is supposed to be a part of the formula to increase their chances. But that didn’t work out this season.

The standings said the Pittsburgh Penguins took a step back this season. At times, far too many, particularly early in the year, the on-ice product did, too. And while another sublime performance by the seemingly ageless Sidney Crosby couldn't stop the ...

But as a recent report confirms, the Penguins will not be pursuing the superstar blueliner. Veteran insider James Murphy of RG Media confirmed that the Pens will be focusing more on a rebuild than going after Hughes. An anonymous source close to the Penguins confirmed that Hughes doesn’t fit GM Kyle Dubas’ plans at the moment. The source stated:

Pittsburgh's surprising surge has ignited urgency, with the Penguins reportedly eyeing a trade with the Maple Leafs for defenseman Brandon Carlo. GM Kyle Dubas' former club could be a source for the defensive stability Pittsburgh needs to solidify leads late in games.