A potential trade target for the Pittsburgh Penguins is officially off the board. 

With the Penguins needing help on the left side of their defense, they stood out as a potential suitor for defenseman K'Andre Miller. However, that is no longer a possibility, as Miller has been traded to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a conditional first-round pick, a 2026 second-round pick, and defenseman Scott Morrow. 

Since the trade, Miller has also already signed an eight-year, $60 million contract with the Hurricanes. Thus, he will be in Carolina for a long time. 

With Miller being just 25 years old and a legitimate top-four defenseman, he would have been a significant addition for the retooling Penguins. When looking at Pittsburgh's roster, he easily would have become their best left-shot blueliner if acquired. In addition, he is young enough that he could have been a strong long-term part of the Penguins' roster as they try to get back to being a playoff team.

Miller appeared in 74 games this past season with the Rangers, where he posted seven goals, 27 points, 107 hits, 110 blocks, and an even plus/minus rating. 

If the Penguins want to add another top-four left-shot defenseman to their roster, Bowen Byram of the Buffalo Sabres is the top trade candidate remaining. They did recently add Parker Wotherspoon, but he is more of a bottom-pairing guy. 

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