NHL Trade Rumors: Insider believes big changes coming for Penguins ahead of deadline

With the NHL trade deadline quickly approaching, speculation is circling Kyle Dubas' Pittsburgh Penguins.

TSN's Pierre LeBrun shed light on the Pens' situation, indicating a significant roster change could be on the horizon.

The Penguins (27-24-8) are seventh in the Metropolitan Division. As playoff hopes fade, LeBrun suggested that the Pens could make significant moves before the trade deadline on March 8.

"The sense is the Penguins after that road trip have a very clear sense of what needs to be done before Friday's deadline. And charting a course accordingly.

"Exploring all options with a view to bolster the club for the future. Hearing there's 6-plus legit suitors for Guentzel, VGK and VAN among them," LeBrun tweeted.

The Penguins' recent struggles, including a dismal four-game road trip with three consecutive losses, have made it evident that changes are necessary.

With key players like Jake Guentzel emerging as trade chips, the Pens have an opportunity to capitalize on their assets and build for the future. Guentzel, in particular, presents an intriguing option for playoff-bound teams.

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas has already made his intentions clear

Kyle Dubas, the Penguins' president of hockey operations/GM, feels the team needs an injection of youth to turn around its fortunes.

"We need to get younger. We have a lot of guys in their 30s signed. Some of them are the best players in the history of the franchise. We have to have a way to continue to have those solid veteran guys but continue to get younger at the same time," Dubas told reporters.

The upcoming clash against the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday will be huge for the Penguins. They lost 6-1 to the Oilers earlier and will be gunning for revenge.