Will Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas change course with his long-term plan if the team is pushing for a playoff spot when the NHL trade deadline rolls around?

That pertinent question, sent to me by Seth W. on the hell site formerly known as Twitter, leads the latest installment of my Penguins mailbag. Our other topics today include the vibes in the dressing room and plans for a couple of Penguins prospects.

OK, time to tackle Seth’s question. More specifically, he wanted to know if Dubas might be less likely to deal vets for future assets if the Penguins are still in the hunt.

Dating back to the Jake Guentzel trade in March 2024, Dubas has repeatedly said that he aspires to build a perennial Stanley Cup contender and has little interest in sneaking into the playoffs just for the sak

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