Three games, three losses this month—yep, sounds like the Pittsburgh Penguins lately. The struggle just continues, and on March 4th, the Colorado Avalanche made sure to keep it that way. Artturi Lehkonen went off, scoring twice in a 4-1 smackdown at Ball Arena, while Casey Mittelstadt sealed the deal on a power-play dagger late in the third. Oh, and let’s not forget Nathan MacKinnon doing what he does best—racking up two sweet assists as Colorado snagged their third straight win.

Meanwhile, Penguins fans? Yeah, they’re watching their team spiral, wondering what’s next as the losses pile up. And just when you thought the Penguins’ rollercoaster couldn’t get any wilder—boom, the front office drops a trade bomb that has everyone’s head spinning. The trade deadline is creeping up, and instead of fixing the mess, the Pittsburgh Penguins pull a move that’s got fans even more confused. Some are hyped, some are furious, and the NHL community? Fully divided.

Pittsburgh Penguins drop a major trade news!

SportsNet hopped on X on March 5 to drop some trade chaos, and let’s just say Pittsburgh Penguins fans were not ready for this one. They announced, “The Penguins are trading Michael Bunting to the Predators, per @FriedgeHNIC. Luke Schenn and Tommy Novak are believed to be part of the return.” And just like that, the NHL world split in two—some fans throwing confetti, others facepalming into next week. 

One fan summed up the mood perfectly, saying, “Guentzel trade still hurts me more but I will forever miss you bunts.” And honestly? Penguins’ fans have been through it lately. Flashback to March 2024—Pittsburgh Penguins sent Jake Guentzel packing to the Carolina Hurricanes in a blockbuster deal that brought back Michael Bunting, some promising forward prospects (Vasily Ponomarev, Ville Koivunen, and the rights to Cruz Lucius), plus a couple of draft picks.

Guentzel was a powerhouse with 52 points in 50 games last season, but an upper-body injury had him sidelined since Feb. 14. That trade already left a bruise on the fanbase, and now? Losing Bunting just poured salt on the wound. Tough times in Pittsburgh, no doubt. But this was just the beginning, as many other Pittsburgh Penguins fans were left divided!

Penguins’ fans remain divided!

Penguins’ fans were already down bad, and this trade just sent them into a full-blown meltdown. One furious fan didn’t hold back, dropping, “Are you F—— KIDDING ME? Why would they trade away one of the best things this team has gotten in the past 3 years oh my god bro 😭😭”—and honestly, can you blame them? Bunting was a bright spot in Pittsburgh, stacking up 20 goals and 48 points in just 79 games since last season’s deadline.

Across his NHL career? A solid 90 goals and 210 points in 326 games. So yeah, losing him burns, and fans are feeling it deep. One even declared, “Nashville won this trade,” and, well, a lot of Pittsburgh Penguins faithful might just agree. While some Penguins fans are drowning in frustration, others are fully embracing the chaos. One optimistic believer hyped up the move, saying, “TOMMY NOVAK IS ABOUT TO SCORE 70 GOALS FOR PITTSBURGH NEXT YEAR.” And honestly? Why not dream big?

Novak, 27, brings versatility and a scoring touch, making him a sneaky-good third-line asset. Locked into a three-year deal at $3.5 million annually, he’s put up 13 goals and 22 points in 52 games this season. Last year? He stacked 18 goals and 45 points in 71 games, proving he’s got some playmaking chops. But not everyone’s buying in.

Another fan dropped a reality check, saying, “Makes zero sense for either team…they both desperately need picks 😭.” And that’s the real kicker—was this trade a masterstroke or just two teams shuffling pieces without a clear win? The debate is far from over, and Pittsburgh Penguins fans are left wondering if this gamble will pay off or just add to their season’s heartbreak.