Stuart Skinner is the newest goalie in town for the Penguins, but that doesn't mean Kyle Dubas is going to gift him playing time.

The Penguins made a significant trade with Edmonton on Friday, Dec. 12. Pittsburgh acquired goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and the Oilers’ 2029 second-round draft pick in exchange for goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Sam Poulin (full details here).

Say what you want about former Toronto Maple Leafs and current Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas, but in this case, he absolutely pulled one off.

From the day the Penguins hired Kyle Dubas, many Pittsburghers noticed he looked quite a bit like the new mayor-elect.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and the Edmonton Oilers 2029 second-round draft pick in exchange for goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Sam Poulin,

Members of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ roster weren’t terribly familiar with the two players they added to their roster on Friday. Defenseman Brett Kulak and goaltender Stuart Skinner, as well as a second-round draft pick in 2029,

Pittsburgh's surprising surge has ignited urgency, with the Penguins reportedly eyeing a trade with the Maple Leafs for defenseman Brandon Carlo. GM Kyle Dubas' former club could be a source for the defensive stability Pittsburgh needs to solidify leads late in games.