As the NHL 2025-26 season approaches, the Pittsburgh Penguins, positioned well in a seller’s market, may trade veterans Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell, both coming off career-high seasons and with manageable contracts. With few high-caliber players available and the Penguins’ potential strong start affecting trade dynamics, teams may be reluctant to meet asking prices for Rust and Rakell, making notable trades unlikely in the near future.
