Marcus Pettersson, a 28-year-old defenseman for the Penguins, is considered a strong trade candidate as he approaches unrestricted free agency next July. With a cap hit of $4.025 million and an eight-team no-trade list, he has drawn interest from teams like the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks, in particular, may have an advantage due to their connections with former Penguins executives. As the March 7 NHL trade deadline nears, Pettersson is expected to attract significant attention from various teams.

Kris Letang might be open to a trade despite having a full no-movement clause and four years remaining on his contract with an average annual value of $6.1 million. However, his age, health history, and poor performance this season could make him a challenging player to move.

Rickard Rakell, a 31-year-old right winger, remains a potential trade candidate for the Penguins. He still holds value as a scorer but is signed through the 2027-28 season with an average annual value of $5 million and an eight-team no-trade list. Given his long-term contract, he is viewed as more likely to be traded in the off-season when teams may have more cap space and a greater willingness to take on contracts with term remaining.

Anthony Beauvillier is viewed as a potential trade candidate for the Penguins, as he is eligible for unrestricted free agency next July. His contract is affordable, but he is unlikely to yield a significant return in a trade.

Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are not expected to be traded, indicating their continued importance to the Penguins despite the team's struggles.