With Rakell and Rust still on the roster, the Penguins can achieve that goal while also providing Crosby with the best opportunities to have at least one more productive season in Pittsburgh.

The free agent cupboards are bare, with the likes of Jack Roslovic headlining the best available players on the market. Yet, there’s a lot of talk around the league about teams not being happy with their roster and will look to attack the trade market to fill their voids.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly very interested in dealing away forwards Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell.