The March 3 NHL trade deadline is rapidly approaching. While Ron Hextall's exact plans remain murky, he's made one thing clear: The Penguins aren't selling. They're looking to add and improve to this current team.
Within that, though, Hextall's also made clear he has no interest in burning futures assets for pure rentals. If high-end draft capital, or even their only prospect with much value in Owen Pickering, are heading out in a trade, the centerpiece of the return will be around beyond the end of this season.
Pierre LeBrun of TSN confirmed that, while he doesn't know where all of it leads, the Penguins have had discussions with the Coyotes.