PHN+ Q&A: Where Karlsson Fits, Guentzel Contract, & Hornqvist Farewell

Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas has captivated the Penguins’ fanbase this summer. Readers and fans are consuming every bit of information, credible and otherwise, on a potential Penguins trade for Erik Karlsson.

That trade and how it would affect the Penguins’ lineup, built around several pillars, including defenseman Kris Letang, is a hot topic. How coach Mike Sullivan and assistant Todd Reirden would handle another top defenseman in the lineup was a popular topic.

The PHN+ subscribers teed up their questions in advance of our first subscriber-only queries, and we’ll let rip.

Jeff Carter, a Plan B if the Karlsson trade doesn’t pan out, size, Ty Smith, Jake Guentzel, and a great question about recently retired former Penguins stalwart Patric Hornqvist highlight the Q&A.

Be forewarned, since this isn’t for the general public, I may be even more blunt. (Is that possible?)

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