With a strong push from the head coach, the rumor mill has been buzzing in league circles over the last 72 hours that trade talks between the Penguins and To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!

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[hide] A discussion that’s happened among a few contenders is whether a safer bet is to pay a potential premium for Bryan Rust than Jake Guentzel? Acquire Guentzel + Signing him is a significant commitment. Guentzel camp has made it known the cost is seven to eight years. Rust’ trade value if available would be near Guentzel type level, multiple league sources say. That’s how highly Rust’ all-around game is viewed by coaches throughout the league. Does Rust have more value to a true contender than a fringe playoff team for the next couple seasons, the likely position Pittsburgh will still be in and vice-versa for Jake Guentzel? Vancouver within the last week has been one of those teams that has asked about Rust. Dubas is not shopping Rust by any means who has full no trade protection through 2024/2025 season, but teams are calling and wondering if Pittsburgh is willing to go there…….. [/hide]

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Is Door still slightly Open on a Guentzel Extension?

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— The Flyers are fascinating between now and the deadline as they keep sending out signals, they don’t care about making the playoffs and will continue to make decisions towards the future. Still, GM Danny Briere owes it to that group to go find a capable backup goaltender. Cal Petersen is basically punting on any game he appears in…….

— Least Shocking Development on the trade front is Jordan Staal trying to recruit Marc Andre Fleury to Carolina. To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!

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