As the Penguins continue to fade away in the Eastern Conference, general manager Kyle Dubas could be open to trading Erik Karlsson.

Amid ongoing speculation surrounding some of the Pittsburgh Penguins stars, the franchise would be willing to trade Erik Karlsson at the deadline if they could meet three critical conditions, according to league sources quoted by The Athletic’s Josh Yohe.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly willing to trade Erik Karlsson ahead of the NHL trade deadline, with general manager Kyle Dubas open to making a deal “in a heartbeat,” according to The Athletic’s Josh Yohe.

With the NHL trade deadline a mere 10 days away, Kyle Dubas has plenty of decisions to make. How many players will he sell? At what price? Should he ask players to waive their no-movement clauses? What on earth does he do with Tristan Jarry?

The Pittsburgh Penguins are open to trading veteran defenseman Erik Karlsson, sources told The Athletic's Josh Yohe. General manager Kyle Dubas would move Karlsson "in a heartbeat," according to Yohe,

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When the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Erik Karlsson ahead of the 2023-24 season, it seemed like he would be a key piece of an organization looking for one more Stanley Cup run as multiple franchise players near retirement.