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Penguins President of Hockey Operations and GM Kyle Dubas was available to the media ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline on March 8.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 21, 2024
Dubas: "Where we're at right now is not where we aspired to be at the beginning, and where we aspire to be now." https://t.co/g3XGYT0aJt
where we're at right now is not where we aspired to be at the beginning, and where we aspire to be now.
“On that note, I think it's important for me as the person in this position to make myself available to you all and be accountable for where we're at, and answer any questions that anybody has about the team this year to date.”
Dubas on Guentzel: "He's injured now, obviously on injured reserve."
— Wes Crosby (@OtherNHLCrosby) February 21, 2024
Says how the team plays leading up to the deadline will determine the short-term answer on Guentzel's future. Understand what Guentzel has meant to PIT. But have to find a way to get younger.
The short answer from Kyle Dubas on Mike Sullivan, with Pittsburgh's President/GM reiterating his respect for the Head Coach: "I think he’s the type of coach that can help you win, and also develop people and players. I don’t think there needs to be any discussion about Mike."
— Pens Inside Scoop (@PensInsideScoop) February 21, 2024
When asked if there's a chance the Penguins could become buyers, Kyle Dubas said ultimately, at this point, he can't see them moving future draft capital to bolster the team. But nothing is off the table.
— Pens Inside Scoop (@PensInsideScoop) February 21, 2024
Kyle Dubas, on if having a player like Sidney Crosby prevents the Penguins from doing a complete rebuild:
— Pens Inside Scoop (@PensInsideScoop) February 21, 2024
"When you have players like that, they prevent you from getting there because they're too good. What they can pass onto players coming into the organization, it's…
Asked if he considers Crosby, Malkin, Letang and Karlsson to be the core, Dubas said he hopes the Penguins can add younger players to help them.
— Nick Cotsonika (@cotsonika) February 21, 2024
Kyle Dubas spoke highly of the fans here in Pittsburgh, and said his message to them is essentially that "everything we do is with the intention of delivering a championship contender without them going through years of pain to get there."
— Pens Inside Scoop (@PensInsideScoop) February 21, 2024