Penguins acquire Philip Tomasino in a strategic trade

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sculpture by Helmut Weiss in Berlin, Germany Philip Tomasino

Canadian ice hockey player

Highlights

Kyle Dubas made a second trade in two weeks, acquiring Philip Tomasino from the Nashville Predators.
Tomasino is expected to fill a role in the Penguins' bottom six, where scoring has been difficult.
This move reflects Dubas' strategy of investing in young talent while maintaining roster flexibility.

Story

In a significant move for the struggling Penguins, general manager Kyle Dubas acquired forward Philip Tomasino from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick. This trade occurred shortly after Dubas had traded Lars Eller to Washington on November 12, 2024. The 6-foot, 179-pound Tomasino, who was Nashville's first-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, comes to Pittsburgh as a versatile player with potential to fill various roles on the team. Given the Penguins' current last place in the Metropolitan Division, Dubas is focusing on building a dynamic roster without sacrificing numerous future assets, as this trade demonstrates a low-risk investment suitable under the salary cap.

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