Penguins Plot a Bridge-Building Run in a Shifting NHL Market
In a busy NHL offseason, the Penguins, limited by assets, aren’t chasing a single blockbuster deal and instead are building with a brick-by-brick approach to add mid-20s difference-makers. General Manager Kyle Dubas secured Hendrix Lapierre (24) from Washington and Oliver Okuliar from Florida, while aiming to add speed and depth and acknowledging they didn’t have a top-10 pick to move up for big targets. He also noted ongoing activity around development, free agency, and new owner Hoffman’s positive influence, signaling a measured path forward rather than reckless overspending.
