The Pittsburgh Penguins were behind the times. After the Penguins and owners Fenway Sports Group hired Kyle Dubas as president of hockey operations and later as general manager, Dubas immediately embarked on a modernization of the front office.

With the Penguins struggling to find their way into the playoff hunt recently, who could be on their way out ahead of the trade deadline?

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas has dismissed rumors suggesting the team is "looking for a fire sale" ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Addressing the speculation straightforwardly, Dubas ruled out such an idea and outlined the franchise's strategy for as long as the current core of veterans can produce and contend for titles.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are. The team is simply the exact sum of its components, uniquely assembled by general manager Kyle Dubas and directed by coach Mike Sullivan. Unlike past iterations, Dubas appears to understand and work with Sullivan to provide players capable of fitting in with Sullivan’s philosophy.

The Penguins have started their seven-game road trip off strong, winning two of three games thus far, most recently against a challenging opponent in the Kings. “I was very happy for the guys,” Kyle Dubas said in the latest edition of the GM Show.

Pittsburgh has lost seven of nine since the holiday break, and - with their season on the line - could use some help from young players in the AHL

The Pittsburgh Penguins entered the Christmas break as one of the hottest teams in the NHL. Riding a 9-3-1 stretch, the Penguins were briefly holding down a spot in the Eastern Conference playoff picture and seemed ready for a return to the postseason.

Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas denied speculation about a fire sale, but how many of their top players could be traded?

Another giant depth forward at 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds, Brazeau traveled the long road to the NHL and has earned a raise on his league-minimum $775,000 contract. He’s already hit the 10-goal mark for the first time in his career this season. Brazeau is a hard-working player who doesn’t hesitate to finish his checks.

Boko Imama’s hockey story is a bit more unlikely than most. Born and raised in Montreal, Imama, now 28, seemingly got into the sport in a

Welcome to a new featured series of NHL rumors on StadiumRant.com! We will cover the latest rumors around the league, according to sources. With just 41 days until the NHL trade deadline, teams are evaluating their trade options to improve their success.