There’s talk in Penguins circles the team misjudged the trade market a bit with the rising cap in that some veteran targets they believed we’re going to be available are not in play. One area that played out exactly how the Penguins expected is 2025 draft picks not being coveted at all in trade talks.

“I don’t think we ever expected that the picks in the 25′ draft would see us trade for players,” Dubas said on Monday. “It’ll be future draft picks that teams are going to want as we get into these next days and throughout the summer.”

Pittsburgh currently has 8 draft picks at their disposal for the 2026 draft, including three second-rounders. League sources indicate Pittsburgh on Monday night engaged in offer sheet talks with the reps at To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!