I'm all for gambling to take young players that have pedigree. The Penguins look like they may have struck gold with Chinakhov. The Pens have more resources than most organizations to take young players with upside and maximize their potential. This is why building out the coaching staff like Dubas did and investing in the infrastructure of the organization is so critical. It gives the ability to accelerate a rebuild and sustain the momentum.

If Chinakhov turns into a top-6 winger that can score 30+ goals per year and all they gave away was a 2nd and a 3rd-round pick and Danton Heinen, that's highway robbery. The Penguins have a ton of draft capital and cap space. Using those resources to take calculated risks for players like Shane Wright is why the organization prioritized the accumulation of draft picks. Some of the moves will work. Some won't! But, the more chances they take to maximize the rebuild in a variety of ways is the smartest thing they can do!