Team: 2023-24 Pittsburgh Penguins

Initial Creation Date: Oct. 31, 2023

Published: Oct. 31, 2023

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Does Dubas shake things up soon? I think he could next month if things continue to go poorly. In this scenario, he trades Guentzel for a different style winger in Marchment. Here, Marchment can become the net front guy, especially on the PP1. Karlsson can let it rip from the point with Marchment parked in the blue paint. Give O'Connor a shot at that net front role as well but on PP2.

For the new first line, Rakell is best with Crosby and is more than capable on his off wing. Rust is back to what the team needs him to be, all will be fine. Milkshake Factory will lose out on the Jake Shake promo but oh well.

The fourth line just exists. Give White a chance at 4C which moves Acciari to RW where he can be a wrecking ball. Maybe this will spark Nieto too.

Is Guentzel really the centerpiece in a shakeup trade? Doubtful. Unfortunately, I think it ends up being Rakell if one is made. Another player I would inquire about is Tuch in Buffalo. He is off to a slow start there.

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