Bryan Rust Trade Rumors Heat Up: Sabres, Blue Jackets Potential Suitors
Pittsburgh, PA – June 28, 2025 – Pittsburgh Penguins veteran winger Bryan Rust is generating significant trade buzz as the offseason unfolds. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman on his 32 Thoughts podcast,the Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets are among the teams expressing interest in acquiring the 32-year-old forward [[SOURCE]].
This potential move comes as the Penguins appear to be entering a rebuild phase, highlighted by thier recent draft selection of Benjamin Kindel at No. 11 overall. General manager Kyle Dubas is reportedly open to fielding offers for veteran players, even those with strong recent performance. Rust enjoyed a career year in 2024-25,notching 31 goals and 65 points in 71 games,primarily alongside Rickard Rakell and Sidney Crosby [[SOURCE]].
Despite his age and injury history, Rust remains a valuable asset. His penalty-killing ability, playoff performance, and team-friendly $5.125MM AAV contract for the next three years make him an attractive target for contending teams seeking scoring depth [[SOURCE]].
Elsewhere in the Eastern Conference:
The New Jersey Devils are facing cap constraints as they attempt to re-sign restricted free agent Cody Glass. With significant financial commitments to other pending and restricted free agents – including Curtis Lazar, Brian Dumoulin, Jake Allen, and luke Hughes – Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald will need to navigate a tight $14.3 million cap space carefully [[SOURCE]].
Keywords: Bryan Rust, Pittsburgh penguins, Buffalo Sabres, Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL Trade Rumors, Hockey News, Kyle Dubas, Cody Glass, New Jersey Devils, NHL Free Agency.
CTA: Stay tuned to world-today-news.com for the latest updates on NHL offseason moves and analysis.