Penguins GM Kyle Dubas is reportedly ready to snake the Maple Leafs with an offer sheet
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas has had a lot to work on in the offseason, and according to new rumors, he may be looking to target his former team, the Toronto Maple Leafs.
As it stands, the Maple Leafs are in a bit of a pickle with RFA, Nick Robertson. A deal has yet to be made, and there have been all sorts of rumors that Robertson could be an offer sheet target. Now, a new report is suggesting that Dubas would want to hit Robertson with an offer sheet. After all, they would only have to give up a third-round pick if the Leafs were to let him walk.
"Rumors indicate the Penguins are contemplating a one-year, $2.1 million offer sheet for Robertson. This strategic move could put the Leafs in a difficult position, as they are currently pressed tightly against the NHL salary cap. Matching such an offer sheet would require significant financial maneuvering for Toronto."
Overall, Robertson is an exceptional talent who can score over a point per game in the AHL. Meanwhile, he has 33 points in 81-career NHL matches. If he can stay healthy, there is no doubt that he would be a huge asset to either the Penguins or the Maple Leafs. Only time will tell what happens next.
Do you believe this would be a smart move for the Pittsburgh Penguins? Let us know in the poll down below and stay tuned to Hockey Unplugged for the latest news and updates from around the hockey world.
Source: Elite Prospects
Nick Robertson Statistics
POLL |
Would the Penguins be smart to do this? |
YES | 91 | 62.8 % |
NO | 54 | 37.2 % |
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