Penguins GM Kyle Dubas prioritizes youth for long-term success despite struggles (Source: Imagn)
NHL insider Chris Johnston reports that Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas is focusing on young players. He aims to add talent that can help in both the short and long term. The Penguins are struggling, sitting last in the Metropolitan Division. They have also been involved in trades to acquire future assets.
Dubas aims to build a team with younger players who can take over once veterans like Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang retire.
"I think Dubas would still like to make more new moves in the near term, if possible, according to those in the marketplace that the Penguins have been in on a lot prioritizing young players, players that can come in and help them short term, but may also be part of a longer term solution. But certainly, they're not just sitting back and waiting for the trade deadline. They're trying to get out ahead of it," Johnston said (via TSN).
