NHL Monday Rumor Roundup: Head vs. Heart on Bryan Rust?

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images At this dawn of a new week there’s only one (or two as Edmonton will hope) games left before summer. That means the time for the draft and free agency and the flurry of activity for roster movement via summer trades is drawing near. Let’s take stock of what is out there and might be of interest — or not — for the Penguins.

Pierre LeBrun: Plenty of teams are calling on Penguins forward Bryan Rust - TSN 1050

— NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) June 13, 2025 The “heart vs head” type of struggle that could play out with Bryan Rust will be a fascinating one this summer for the Penguins.

Rust wasn’t shy at the end of the season about his desire for staying in…