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Erik Karlsson Trade Rumors Given Major Update

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matt Levine | Last updated Sep 25, 2025 1:39 PM ET

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been one of the more interesting teams across the NHL all summer. Pittsburgh is in the middle of a minor rebuild, but the big issue is that the roster still has plenty of veteran players on it.

The Penguins' front office has wanted to get younger this summer, and they have discussed different trade deals for players. With the desire of the Pittsburgh front office to somewhat rebuild, it has seen multiple players' names be thrown into trade rumors all summer.

This could have an impact on the team going forward, and to this point, Pittsburgh hasn't moved any of the veterans. But a trade could be coming down the line soon since the new season starts up soon.

Latest Update on Erik Karlsson Rumors

As the Penguins continue to look around the league for different deals of veterans, it seems that the team is still listening to multiple players. According to NHL insider David Pagnotta, the Penguins are still open to offers for players, including star defenseman Erik Karlsson.

Pagnotta appeared on the Leafs Morning Take show to discuss the latest around Pittsburgh.

David Pagnotta: Re Penguins trade rumours: We know about Erik Karlsson, Ryan Graves is out there, Noel Acciari; they'll listen on Tristan Jarry - Leafs Morning Take (9/24)
— NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) September 25, 2025

Karlsson has been one of the most talked-about players on the trade front, and he has drawn interest from multiple teams. The veteran can still play at a high level, and he could make a big difference to any team that would land him.

Last season with the Penguins, Karlsson scored 11 goals and 42 assists. Even at his age, Karlsson showed that he can still impact games.

Pittsburgh has set a high asking price for Karlsson, and this could complicate matters as well. But it does feel like a trade of Karlsson and others will happen at some point.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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