Dubas's Low-Risk Trade Boosts Penguins

0:00On March 26, Kyle Dubas has been shaking up the Pittsburgh Penguins since taking over as General Manager in 2023. With stars like Sydney Crosby, Evgeny Malcolm, and Chris Latang still pushing for playoffs, the pressure is on to win right away. This season marks their 20th together, and the team looks sharper with a deeper, quicker lineup thanks to Dubas' busy trade approach. In 2025 alone, Dubas pulled off 19 trades, one of the highest totals in league history. Moves like swapping goalies and grabbing forwards have boosted the roster's speed and balance. Earlier this year, at the trade deadline, he added another piece by sending a 2026 third round pick to Detroit for 6'8 forward. Elmer Soderblom Soderblom, a 24-year-old sixth round pick from 2019, brings size and grit that Pittsburgh lacks. Fans have noticed his quick impact, scoring soon after arriving. Dubas sees him as a fit for the team's younger core, praising his forechecking and puck-winning

1:02skills while noting room to grow under team control. For years. The trade stands out as low risk with big potential. Detroit had a crowded prospect pool, making Soderblom available at a fair price. He's already blending with grinders on the roster, adding disruption up front. This move shows Dubas threading the needle, chasing playoffs now while stocking the future. If Soderblom pans out, it could pay off big for the Pingwan's next chapter. In a Joe News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on and off the field. I'm Corey with the story.