Let’s Make a Deal: A Possible Answer to the Penguins’ Depth Issues on Defense

I’ve heard it said if you’re going to dream, dream big. In keeping with that old adage, it doesn’t get any bigger than the trade I’m about to propose.

But first, humor me for a moment if you will.

I think newly minted black-and-gold exec Kyle Dubas has done a fabulous job to date overhauling a shop-worn Penguins team. His deal for Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson? A stroke of genius.

To my eye, there are a couple of needs Dubas has yet to address. The first is scoring depth among the forwards. Hence, the Tomáš Tatar rumors. The second? Defensive depth, or perhaps more accurately, composition. And while we’re at it, good old-fashioned muscle.

When healthy, Karlsson and incumbent workhorse Kris…