Stuart Skinner is the newest goalie in town for the Penguins, but that doesn't mean Kyle Dubas is going to gift him playing time.

In June of 2023, a handful of weeks after he took over as president of hockey operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Kyle Dubas flew to Edmonton to meet with goaltender Tristan Jarry, then a pending unrestricted free agent,

The Penguins made a significant trade with Edmonton on Friday, Dec. 12. Pittsburgh acquired goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and the Oilers’ 2029 second-round draft pick in exchange for goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Sam Poulin (full details here).

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a bold move, trading Tristan Jarry to Edmonton for Stuart Skinner and future assets. This signals an urgent push for a playoff run, prioritizing playoff experience over familiarity.

From the day the Penguins hired Kyle Dubas, many Pittsburghers noticed he looked quite a bit like the new mayor-elect.

Say what you want about former Toronto Maple Leafs and current Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas, but in this case, he absolutely pulled one off.

Pittsburgh's surprising surge has ignited urgency, with the Penguins reportedly eyeing a trade with the Maple Leafs for defenseman Brandon Carlo. GM Kyle Dubas' former club could be a source for the defensive stability Pittsburgh needs to solidify leads late in games.

The standings said the Pittsburgh Penguins took a step back this season. At times, far too many, particularly early in the year, the on-ice product did, too. And while another sublime performance by the seemingly ageless Sidney Crosby couldn't stop the ...