{"id":20844,"date":"2025-07-24T15:42:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T15:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/20844\/"},"modified":"2025-07-24T15:42:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T15:42:09","slug":"oilers-linked-to-penguins-scorer-but-trade-hits-serious-hurdles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/20844\/","title":{"rendered":"Oilers Linked to Penguins Scorer, But Trade Hits Serious Hurdles"},"content":{"rendered":"

Speculation is swirling around Pittsburgh Penguins winger Bryan Rust, and the Edmonton Oilers are the latest team to be linked to the veteran forward. According to the Edmonton Journal\u2019s Jim Matheson<\/a>, the Oilers are indeed interested in acquiring Rust, though the trade would be complicated. <\/p>\n

Rust, 33, carries a $5.125 million cap hit through the 2026-27 season and has no trade protection, making him eligible to be dealt anywhere. That flexibility has sparked league-wide interest, including in Edmonton, where the Oilers continue their search for a top-six upgrade. The Oilers\u2019 issue is money. They really don\u2019t have any to spend, not without moving out other salary first. <\/p>\n

NHL insider David Pagnotta noted, \u201cThey are looking for another Top 6 guy.\u201d He added, \u201cBut how the hell they pull it off with their dollars \u2014 they\u2019re $300,000 within the cap.\u201d There\u2019s also the not-so-small matter of what the Penguins want in return. Here\u2019s a clue\u2026 it\u2019s not Edmonton\u2019s extra bodies.<\/p>\n

For Now, There\u2019s Nothing There With Oilers and Penguins <\/p>\n

While the Penguins are reportedly open to moving players like Rust and Rickard Rakell, the price remains high. That\u2019s a major hurdle for Edmonton, which lacks the prospect depth and cap space other teams can offer. As Bob Stauffer mentioned on Oilers Now, there\u2019s currently \u201cnothing pending,\u201d although things could change closer to the October deadline.<\/p>\n

\"\"Kyle Dubas Penguins trade rumors<\/p>\n

Even if Rust continues to score and does become available later in the season, it\u2019s far from certain the Oilers could offer more than other teams. Even if the ask is a first-round pick, Edmonton\u2019s could be the lower of the two draft choices. <\/p>\n

Kyle Dubas will have options, as the number of teams that will show interest could be staggering. <\/p>\n

Edmonton may be better off waiting for the Penguins to either struggle or Rust to go on a cold streak. Strike then. Should neither happen, he might be a player that, while a solid fit, doesn\u2019t make sense logistically for the Oilers.<\/p>\n

For now, Rust-to-Edmonton remains a long shot \u2014 intriguing on paper, but unlikely in reality.<\/p>\n

Next: Unexpected X-Factor on Opening Night Could Force Oilers\u2019 Hand<\/a><\/p>\n

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