Kyle Dubas Open to Trading Prospects for David Jiricek

The Pittsburgh Penguins are eyeing a bright future and have set their sights on Columbus’ David Jiricek.

After stumbling at the start of the 2024-25 season, the Penguins are thinking about making some big changes. They might not tear everything down, but snagging another top prospect would be a huge win for Kyle Dubas. They already grabbed Rutger McGroarty during the offseason and are now hunting for more top-tier talent. In an unexpected twist, it seems like McGroarty might be up for trade.

Rob Rossi from The Athletic shared that Dubas is really impressed with Jiricek’s skills in Columbus. He’s even hinted that any prospect from their team could be part of a deal with their rivals in the Metropolitan Division. “It’s my understanding,” said Rossi, “that they told (Columbus GM) Don Waddell ‘you can have any prospect you want,’ including McGroarty.”

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Fans might think this move is risky because trading away someone like McGroarty isn’t something you see every day. While some believe it’s a smart strategy to strengthen their lineup, others wonder if it’s worth it.

In unpredictable sports news, sometimes teams make bold moves that leave everyone guessing. Could this shake-up lead to success or backfire spectacularly? Only time will tell.

What do you think about these trade talks? Is it a good idea or a bad one?

Alex Thompson
Alex Thompson
Alex Thompson is a Senior Writer for HockeyMonitor. With a background in Sports Media, Alex joined the team in 2022. He focuses on providing the latest hockey news, game scores, and fresh NHL trade rumors.

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