The Pittsburgh Penguins could be busy before free agency opens on July 1st.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been somewhat quiet this offseason, signing a handful of restricted free agents to league-minimum contracts and switching out a pair of coaches. But with free agency set to open up in under two weeks, it may be time for Penguins' President and GM Kyle Dubas to kick off his summer.

According to CapFriendly, the Penguins have $13.2 million in salary cap space with nine forwards, five defensemen, and one goaltender on the NHL books.

While minimal cap space doesn't preclude the Penguins from doing business on July 1st, Dubas could create more room to operate before the market opens. Among their needs entering the busy period of the offseason are a top-six winger, a defenseman to play alongside Kris Letang, a backup goaltender, and a few bottom-six pieces. That's a lot of positions to fill with just $13.2 million.

Several Penguins have been the subject of trade speculation since the season ended, but forward Reilly Smith has received the majority. Smith struggled to find a footing in his first season with the Penguins, scoring only 13 goals in 76 games.

The Fourth Period has reported that four teams have shown interest in acquiring the veteran forward, including his former club, the Vegas Golden Knights. Dubas has been vocal about his aversion to retaining salary and buying out contracts.

If he can offload Smith's entire contract via trade, it would create $5 million in extra salary cap space for the Penguins.

A handful of Metropolitan teams kicked off their summer earlier this week. It's time the Penguins get on the board with a move of their own.

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